[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 231 (Thursday, December 1, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 74749-74753]
[FR Doc No: 2011-30952]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 35

[Docket No.: FAA-2010-0940; Notice No. 11-06]
RIN 2120-AJ88

Critical Parts for Airplane Propellers

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend
the airworthiness standards for airplane propellers. This action would
define what a propeller critical part is, require the identification of
propeller critical parts by the manufacturer, and establish
engineering, manufacture, and maintenance processes for those parts.
The intended effect of this proposal is to ensure the continued
airworthiness of propeller critical parts by requiring a system of
processes to identify and manage these parts throughout their service
life. Adopting this proposal would eliminate regulatory differences
between part 35 and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) propeller
critical parts requirements, thereby simplifying airworthiness
approvals for exports.

DATES: Send comments on or before January 30, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2010-0940
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.

     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without
change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal
information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the
docket web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all
comments received into any FAA dockets, including the name of the
individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an
association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act
Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
http://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions
for accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning
this action, contact Jay Turnberg, Engine and Propeller Directorate
Standards Staff, ANE-111, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299; telephone
(781) 238-7116; facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
For legal questions concerning this action, contact Vincent Bennett,
FAA Office of Regional Council, ANE-7, Federal Aviation Administration,
12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>, email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code. 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.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing
regulations promoting safe flight of civil aircraft commerce by
prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the
Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce, including
minimum safety standards for airplane propellers. This regulation is
within the scope of that authority because it updates the existing
regulations for airplane propellers.

Overview of Proposed Rule

    Part 35 does not specifically define the term propeller critical
part. Consequently, there are no requirements for design, manufacture,
maintenance, or management of propeller critical parts. This rule would
define and require the identification of propeller critical parts, and
establish requirements to ensure the integrity of those parts.

Statement of the Problem

    Propeller critical parts are not adequately addressed by the
current Federal Aviation Regulations. Presently, the FAA does not--
    [rtarr9] Have a specific definition for a propeller critical part,
or--
    [rtarr9] Require type certificate holders to identify propeller
critical parts.
    Consequently, propeller manufacturers are not required to provide
information concerning propeller critical part design, manufacture, or
maintenance.

Background

    On December 20, 2006, the FAA tasked the Aviation Rulemaking
Advisory Committee (ARAC) to develop recommendations that would address
the integrity of propeller critical parts, as well as be in harmony
with similar European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations. This
proposal addresses those recommendations, which can be found in the
docket of this rulemaking.

Discussion of the Proposal

    Primary failure of certain single propeller elements (for example,
blades) can result in a hazardous propeller effect. Part 35 does not
specifically identify these elements as propeller critical parts.
Consequently, there are no requirements for design, manufacture,
maintenance, or management of propeller critical parts.
    EASA, however, has regulations that identify a specific definition
for propeller critical part, and regulations to reduce the likelihood
of propeller critical part failures. These regulations, EASA
Certification Specifications for Propellers (CS-P), are CS-P 150,
Propeller Safety Analysis and CS-P 160, Propeller Critical Parts
Integrity.
    This proposal requires propeller manufacturers to identify
propeller critical parts and provide adequate information for the
design, manufacture, and maintenance of those parts to ensure their
integrity throughout their service life. This proposed action is
intended to be equivalent to the EASA regulations, thereby simplifying
airworthiness approvals for export of these parts.

Safety Analysis (Sec.  35.15)

    We are proposing to revise Sec.  35.15(c) to require the
identification of propeller critical parts, and that applicants
establish the integrity of these parts using the standards in proposed
Sec.  35.16.
    Section 35.15(c) refers to the failure of these parts as primary
failures of ``certain single elements''. We recognize that a meaningful
numerical estimate of the reliability of these parts is not possible,
since over 100 million hours of service history on a part design would
be needed to directly meet the probability requirements of the
regulation. The regulations presently accommodate this inability to
provide a meaningful estimate by stating that these failures cannot be
``sensibly'' estimated in numerical terms.

Propeller Critical Parts (New Sec.  35.16)

    Our proposed Sec.  35.16 would require the development and
execution of an engineering process, a manufacturing process, and a
service management process for propeller critical parts. These three
processes form a closed-loop system that links the design intent, as
defined by the engineering process, to how the part is manufactured and
to how the part is maintained in service. Engineering, manufacturing,
and service management function as an integrated system. This
integrated systems approach recognizes that the effects of an action in
one area would have an impact on the entire system.
    The proposed Sec.  35.16 clarifies the wording of the EASA
propeller critical parts requirement. Since the CS-P 160 use of the
term ``plan'' might infer a requirement that a ``part-specific''
document would be required, the term ``process'' is used instead of
``plan''. In this context compliance will consist of a procedures
manual that describes the manufacturer's method(s) to control propeller
critical parts.

    The engineering, manufacturing, and service management processes
should provide clear information for propeller critical part
management. ``Process'' in the context of the proposed requirement does
not mean that all the required technical information is within a single
document. When relevant information exists elsewhere, the process
documents may reference, for example, drawings, material
specifications, process specifications, as appropriate. These
references should be clear enough to sufficiently identify the
referenced document so as to allow the design history of an individual
part to be traced.

Regulatory Evaluation, Regulatory Flexibility Determination,
International Trade Impact Assessment, and Unfunded Mandates Assessment

    Proposed changes to Federal regulations must undergo several
economic analyses. First, Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct that
each Federal agency shall propose or adopt a regulation only upon a
reasoned determination that the benefits of the intended regulation
justify its costs. Second, the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub.
L. 96-354) requires agencies to analyze the economic impact of
regulatory changes on small entities. Third, the Trade Agreements Act
(Pub. L. 96-39) prohibits agencies from setting standards that create
unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States. In
developing U.S. standards, the Trade Act requires agencies to consider
international standards and, where appropriate, that they be the basis
of U.S. standards. And fourth, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
(Pub. L. 104-4) requires agencies to prepare a written assessment of
the costs, benefits, and other effects of proposed or final rules that
include a Federal mandate likely to result in the expenditure by State,
local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private
sector, of $100 million or more annually (adjusted for inflation with
base year of 1995). This portion of the preamble summarizes the FAA's
analysis of the economic impacts of this proposed rule.
    In conducting these analyses, the FAA has determined that this
proposal has benefits, but no substantial costs, and that it is not ``a
significant regulatory action'' as defined in Executive Order 12866,
nor ``significant'' as defined in DOT's Regulatory Policies and
Procedures. Further, this proposed rule would not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, would reduce
barriers to international trade, and would not impose an Unfunded
Mandate on state, local, or tribal governments, or on the private
sector.
    Department of Transportation Order DOT 2100.5 prescribes policies
and procedures for simplification, analysis, and review of regulations.
If the expected cost impact is so minimal that a proposed or final rule
does not warrant a full evaluation, this order permits a statement to
that effect, and the basis for it, be included in the preamble if a
full regulatory evaluation of the cost and benefits is not prepared.
Such a determination has been made for this proposed rule. The
reasoning for this determination follows:
    Presently, airplane propeller part manufacturers must satisfy both
the code of federal aviation regulations (CFR) and the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification requirements to market
their products in both the United States and Europe. Meeting two sets
of certification requirements raises the cost of developing new
airplane propeller parts often with no increase in safety. In the
interest of fostering international trade, lowering the cost of
airplane propeller parts development, and making the certification
process more efficient, the FAA, EASA, and airplane propeller part
manufacturers worked to create to the maximum extent possible a single
set of certification requirements accepted in both the United States
and Europe. These efforts are referred to as harmonization.
    Propellers contain critical parts whose primary failure can result
in a hazardous propeller effect. 14 CFR part 35 does not identify what
a propeller critical part is, and consequently, has no specific
requirement(s) for their design, manufacture, maintenance, or
management. EASA however, has regulations that identify what propeller
critical parts are, and regulations to reduce the likelihood of
propeller critical part failures.
    This proposed rule would revise Sec.  35.15 and add a new Sec.
35.16 to part 35 with the ``more stringent'' sections CS-P 150
Propeller Safety Analysis and CS-P 160 Propeller Critical Parts
Integrity of the EASA requirements. The difference between the FAA and
EASA regulations is that the FAA currently does not identify a means of
compliance for propeller critical parts and EASA does. The FAA has
concluded for the reasons previously discussed in the preamble that the
adoption of these EASA requirements into the CFR is the most efficient
way to harmonize these sections and in so doing, the existing level of
safety will be preserved.
    Manufacturers of airplane propeller critical parts, as well as
airplane propeller critical part modifiers potentially would be
affected by the proposed amendment.
    A review of current manufacturers of airplane propeller parts,
certificated under part 35, has revealed that all manufacturers of such
future airplane propeller parts are expected to continue their current
practice of compliance under part 35 of the CFR and the EASA
certification requirements. Since future certificated airplane
propeller parts are expected to meet the existing sections CS-P 150
Propeller Safety Analysis and CS-P 160 Propeller Critical Parts
Integrity of the EASA requirements and this proposal simply adopts the
same EASA requirement, manufacturers would incur no additional cost
resulting from this proposal. Therefore, the FAA estimates that there
are no costs associated with this proposal.
    In fact, manufacturers are expected to receive cost-savings because
they would not have to build and certificate critical propeller parts
to two different authorities' certification specifications and rules.
    The FAA, however, has not attempted to quantify the cost savings
that may accrue due to this specific proposal, beyond noting that while
they may be minimal, they contribute to a potential harmonization
savings. The agency concludes that because there is consensus among
potentially impacted airplane propeller critical parts manufacturers
that savings will result, further analysis is not required.
    The FAA requests comments with supporting documentation in regard
to the conclusions contained in this section.
    FAA has, therefore, determined that this proposed rule is not a
``significant regulatory action'' as defined in section 3(f) of
Executive Order 12866, and is not ``significant'' as defined in DOT's
Regulatory Policies and Procedures.

Regulatory Flexibility Determination

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-354) (RFA)
establishes ``as a principle of regulatory issuance that agencies shall
endeavor, consistent with the objectives of the rule and of applicable
statutes, to fit regulatory and informational requirements to the scale
of the businesses, organizations, and governmental jurisdictions
subject to regulation. To achieve this principle, agencies are required
to solicit and consider flexible regulatory proposals and to explain
the rationale for their actions to assure that such proposals are given
serious consideration.'' The RFA covers a wide-range of small entities,

including small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and small
governmental jurisdictions.
    Agencies must perform a review to determine whether a rule will
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. If the agency determines that it will, the agency must
prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis as described in the RFA.
    However, if an agency determines that a rule is not expected to
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities, section 605(b) of the RFA provides that the head of the
agency may so certify and a regulatory flexibility analysis is not
required. The certification must include a statement providing the
factual basis for this determination, and the reasoning should be
clear.
    The FAA believes that this proposed rule would not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
for the following reason. The net effect of the proposed rule is
minimum regulatory cost relief. The proposed rule requires that new
propeller manufacturers meet just the ``more stringent'' European
certification requirement, CS-P 150, Propeller Safety Analysis and CS-P
160, Propeller Critical Parts, rather than both the United States and
European standards. Propeller manufacturers already meet or expect to
meet this standard as well as the existing CFR requirement.
    Given that this proposed rule has minimal to no costs, and could be
cost-relieving, the FAA certifies that this proposed rule will not have
a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. We request comment.

International Trade Impact Assessment

    The Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as amended by the
Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub. L. 103-465), prohibits Federal
agencies from establishing standards or engaging in related activities
that create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United
States. Pursuant to these Acts, the establishment of standards is not
considered an unnecessary obstacle to the foreign commerce of the
United States, so long as the standard has a legitimate domestic
objective, such the protection of safety, and does not operate in a
manner that excludes imports that meet this objective. The statute also
requires consideration of international standards and, where
appropriate, that they be the basis for U.S. standards. The FAA has
assessed the potential effect of this proposed rule and determined that
as the rule is in accord with the Trade Agreements Act as the proposed
rule uses European standards as the basis for United States regulation.

Unfunded Mandates Assessment

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-
4) requires each Federal agency to prepare a written statement
assessing the effects of any Federal mandate in a proposed or final
agency rule that may result in an expenditure of $100 million or more
(in 1995 dollars) in any one year by State, local, and tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector; such a mandate
is deemed to be a ``significant regulatory action.'' The FAA currently
uses an inflation-adjusted value of $143.1 million in lieu of $100
million.
    This proposed rule does not contain such a mandate; therefore, the
requirements of Title II of the Act do not apply.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507(d)) requires
that the FAA consider the impact of paperwork and other information
collection burdens imposed on the public. The FAA has determined that
there would be no new requirement for information collection associated
with this proposed rule.

International Compatibility

    In keeping with U.S. obligations under the Convention on
International Civil Aviation, it is FAA policy to conform our
regulations to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Standards and Recommended Practices to the maximum extent practicable.
The FAA has determined that there are no ICAO Standards and Recommended
Practices that correspond to these proposed regulations.

Environmental Analysis

    FAA Order 1050.1E identifies FAA actions that are categorically
excluded from preparation of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy
Act in the absence of extraordinary circumstances. The FAA has
determined this rulemaking action qualifies for the categorical
exclusion identified in Chapter 3, paragraph 312f and involves no
extraordinary circumstances.

Executive Order 13132, Federalism

    The FAA has analyzed this proposed rule under the principles and
criteria of Executive Order 13132, Federalism. The agency has
determined that this action would not have a substantial direct effect
on the States, or the relationship between the Federal Government and
the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among
the various levels of government, and, therefore, would not have
Federalism implications.

Executive Order 13211, Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use

    The FAA analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use (May 18, 2001). The agency has determined that it
would not be a ``significant energy action'' under the executive order
and would not be likely to have a significant adverse effect on the
supply, distribution, or use of energy.

Additional Information

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. The agency
also invites comments relating to the economic, environmental, energy,
or federalism impacts that might result from adopting the proposals in
this document. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion
of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and
include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain
duplicate comments, commenters should send only one copy of written
comments, or if comments are filed electronically, commenters should
submit only one time.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The agency may change this proposal in
light of the comments it receives.
    Proprietary or Confidential Business Information: Commenters should
not file proprietary or confidential business information in the
docket. Such information must be sent or delivered directly to the
person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this document, and marked as proprietary or confidential. If submitting

information on a disk or CD-ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD-
ROM, and identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific
information that is proprietary or confidential.
    Under 14 CFR 11.35(b), if the FAA is aware of proprietary
information filed with a comment, the agency does not place it in the
docket. Any such proprietary information is held in a separate file to
which the public does not have access, and the FAA places a note in the
docket that it has received it. If the FAA receives a request to
examine or copy this information, it treats it as any other request
under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). The FAA processes
such a request under Department of Transportation procedures found in
49 CFR part 7.

Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of rulemaking documents may be obtained from the
Internet by--
    1. Searching the Federal eRulemaking Portal (http://www.regulations.gov);
    2. Visiting the FAA's Regulations and Policies web page at http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies; or
    3. Accessing the Government Printing Office's web page at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html.
    Copies may also be obtained by sending a request to the Federal
Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Commenters must identify the docket or notice number of this
rulemaking.
    All documents the FAA considered in developing this proposed rule,
including economic analyses and technical reports, may be accessed from
the Internet through the Federal eRulemaking Portal referenced in item
(1) above.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 35

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend chapter I of Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations, as follows:

PART 35--AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: PROPELLERS

    1. The authority citation for part 35 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.

    2. Amend Sec.  35.15 by revising paragraphs (c) and (d) to read as
follows:

Sec.  35.15  Safety Analysis.

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    (c) The primary failures of certain single propeller elements (for
example, blades) cannot be sensibly estimated in numerical terms. If
the failure of such elements is likely to result in hazardous propeller
effects, those elements must be identified as propeller critical parts.
    (d) For propeller critical parts, applicants must meet the
prescribed integrity specifications of Sec.  35.16. These instances
must be stated in the safety analysis.
* * * * *
    3. Add Sec.  35.16 to subpart B to read as follows:

Sec.  35.16  Propeller Critical Parts.

    The integrity of each propeller critical part identified by the
safety analysis required by Sec.  35.15 must be established by:
    (a) A defined engineering process for ensuring the integrity of the
propeller critical part throughout its service life,
    (b) A defined manufacturing process that identifies the
requirements to consistently produce the propeller critical part as
required by the engineering process, and
    (c) A defined service management process that identifies the
continued airworthiness requirements of the propeller critical part as
required by the engineering process.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 31, 2011.
Dorenda D. Baker,
Director, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-30952 Filed 11-30-11; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 28, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18877-18878]
[FR Doc No: 2012-7384]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-66644; File No. SR-EDGX-2012-09]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; EDGX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend
the Pilot Period of the Inbound Router, as Described in EDGX Rule
2.12(b)

March 22, 2012.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 \2\ thereunder, notice is hereby given
that on March 16, 2012, EDGX Exchange, Inc. (``Exchange'' or ``EDGX'')
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the
proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items
have been prepared by the Exchange. 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).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to extend the pilot period of the Exchange's
inbound router, as described in Rule 2.12(b), so that the Exchange can
receive inbound routes of equities orders through DE Route, the
Exchange's routing broker dealer, from EDGA Exchange, Inc. (``EDGA'').
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web
site at www.directedge.com, at the Exchange's principal office, and at
the Public Reference Room of the Commission.

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 self-regulatory organization has prepared summaries,
set forth in Sections A, B and C below, of the most significant aspects
of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    Currently, Direct Edge ECN, LLC d/b/a DE Route (``DE Route'') is
the approved outbound order routing facility of EDGA.\3\ The Exchange
has been approved to receive inbound routes of equities orders by DE
Route from EDGA. The Exchange's authority to receive inbound routes of
equities orders by DE Route from EDGA is subject to a pilot period of
twelve months, ending June 30, 2012.
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    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 61698 (March 12,
2010), 75 FR 13151 (March 18, 2010) (hereinafter referred to as the
``Commission's Approval Order'').
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    The pilot period initially expired on July 1, 2011 and was extended
once through June 30, 2012.\4\ The Exchange now hereby seeks to extend
the previously approved pilot period (with the attendant obligations
and conditions outlined in the Commission's Approval Order) for an
additional twelve months, through June 30, 2013. This is reflected in
the proposed amendment to EDGX Rule 2.12(b).
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    \4\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 64361 (April 28, 2011),
76 FR 25388 (May 4, 2011) (SR-EDGX-2011-12).
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2. Statutory Basis
    The statutory basis for the proposed rule change is Section 6(b)(5)
of the Act,\5\ which requires the rules of an exchange to promote just
and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect
the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system,
to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in
facilitating transactions in securities, and, in general, to protect
investors and the public interest. Specifically, the proposed rule
change will allow the Exchange to continue receiving inbound routes of
equities orders from DE Route acting in its capacity as a facility of
EDGA, in a manner consistent with prior approvals and established
protections. The Exchange believes that extending the previously
approved pilot period for an additional twelve months will permit both
the Exchange and the Commission to further assess the impact of the
Exchange's authority to receive direct inbound routes of equities
orders via DE Route, including the attendant obligations and
conditions.
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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 Act.

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

    The Exchange has neither solicited nor received written comments on
the proposed rule change.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not significantly
affect the protection of investors or the public interest, does not
impose any significant burden on competition, and, by its terms, does
not become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed,
or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \6\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\7\
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \7\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii). In addition, Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii) requires the Exchange to give the Commission written
notice of the Exchange's intent to file the proposed rule change,
along with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change,
at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the
proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the
Commission. The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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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-EDGX-2012-09 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-EDGX-2012-09. 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
a.m. and 3 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-EDGX-2012-09 and should be
submitted on or before April 18, 2012.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\8\
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55444-55445]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP23-375-000]

Elba Liquefaction Company, LLC and Southern LNG Company, LLC;
Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment
for the Proposed Elba Liquefaction Optimization Project

    On April 28, 2023, Elba Liquefaction Company, LLC and Southern LNG
Company, LLC (Companies) filed an application in Docket No. CP23-375-
000 requesting an Authorization pursuant to section 3 of the Natural
Gas Act to amend existing authorizations

under CP14-103-000, originally approved by the Commission on June 1,
2016.\1\ The proposed project is known as the Elba Liquefaction
Optimization Project (Project), and would involve new installations and
modifications to existing liquefaction facilities at Southern LNG
Company, LLC's existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Chatham
County, Georgia.
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    \1\ Elba Liquefaction Company, L.L.C., 155 FERC ] 61,219,
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    On May 10, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project.
Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal
authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and
to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization
within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's
environmental document for the Project.
    This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an
environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule
for the completion of the environmental review.\2\
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    \2\ 40 CFR 1501.10 (2020).
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Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA--March 8, 2024
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \3\--June 6, 2024
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    \3\ The Commission's deadline applies to the decisions of other
federal agencies, and state agencies acting under federally
delegated authority, that are responsible for federal
authorizations, permits, and other approvals necessary for proposed
projects under the Natural Gas Act. Per 18 CFR 157.22(a), the
Commission's deadline for other agency's decisions applies unless a
schedule is otherwise established by federal law.

    If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be
provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the
Project's progress.

Project Description

    The Companies propose to amend its June 1, 2016 Order (2016 Order)
to modify certain Movable Modular Liquefaction System (MMLS)
Dehydration and Heavies Removal units that would reduce the fouling
rate in the liquefaction units, reduce the resultant flaring events
associated with cold box deriming, and therefore allow the MMLS to
operate in an optimized condition for longer periods of time without
fouling within the existing Elba Island LNG terminal in Chatham County,
Georgia. Specifically, the Companies would make modifications to ten
MMLS units; construct and operate a new condensate plant; install three
new liquid nitrogen vaporizers; and increase the total liquefaction
capacity of the MMLS units up approximately 0.4 million tonnes per
annum (MTPA) from 2.5 to 2.9 MTPA.

Background

    On June 9, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Scoping Period
Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Elba
Liquefaction Optimization Project (Notice of Scoping). The Notice of
Scoping was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local
government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public
interest groups; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and
local libraries and newspapers. In response to the Notice of Scoping,
the Commission received comments from the National Park Service and the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, citing concerns regarding impacts to
noise sensitive areas, cultural landscapes, and endangered species from
additional facility lighting and increased noise.
    All substantive comments will be addressed in the EA.

Additional Information

    In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to
keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the
Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This service
provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed dockets,
document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview to register for eSubscription.
    The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners,
environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access
publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For
public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at<PHONE_NUMBER> or [email protected].
    Additional information about the Project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs at (866) 208-FERC or on the
FERC website (www.ferc.gov). Using the ``eLibrary'' link, select
``General Search'' from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date
range and ``Docket Number'' excluding the last three digits (i.e.,
CP23-375), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to
eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at<PHONE_NUMBER>, TTY (202) 502-
8659, or at [email protected]. The eLibrary link on the FERC
website also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by
the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.

    Dated: August 9, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 201 (Thursday, October 21, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58220-58225]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R03-OAR-2020-0575; FRL-9061-02-R3]

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Pennsylvania; Reasonably Available Control Technology Determinations
for Case-by-Case Sources Under the 2008 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient
Air Quality Standards

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving
multiple state implementation plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. These revisions were submitted by the
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) to
establish and require reasonably available control technology (RACT)
for individual major sources of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and/or
nitrogen oxides (NOX) pursuant to the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania's conditionally approved RACT regulations. In this rule
action, EPA is only approving source-specific RACT determinations
(``case-by-case'' or alternative NOX emissions limits) for
sources at nine major NOX and VOC emitting facilities
located in Allegheny County. These RACT evaluations were submitted to
meet RACT requirements for the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air
quality standard (NAAQS). EPA is approving these revisions to the
Pennsylvania SIP in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air
Act (CAA) and EPA's implementing regulations.

DATES: This final rule is effective on November 22, 2021.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
Number EPA-R03-OAR-2020-0575. All documents in the docket are listed on
the https://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the index,
some information is not publicly available, e.g., confidential business
information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is
not placed on the internet and will be publicly available only in hard
copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available through
https://www.regulations.gov, or please contact

the person identified in the For Further Information Contact section
for additional availability information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Riley Burger, Permits Branch
(3AD10), Air and Radiation Division, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.
The telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Mr. Burger can also be reached
via electronic mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    On May 7, 2021, EPA published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM). 86 FR 24564. In the NPRM, EPA proposed approval of case-by-case
RACT determinations for sources at ten facilities in Allegheny County,
as EPA found that that the RACT controls for these sources met the CAA
RACT requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS. PADEP, on behalf of
Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD), initially submitted
revisions to its SIP to address case-by-case NOx and VOC RACT for these
sources on May 7, 2020 and supplemented the submittal on February 9,
2021.
    Under certain circumstances, states are required to submit SIP
revisions to address RACT requirements for both major sources of
NOX and VOC and any source covered by control technique
guidelines (CTG) for each ozone NAAQS. Which NOX and VOC
sources in Pennsylvania are considered ``major,'' and are therefore
subject to RACT, is dependent on the location of each source within the
Commonwealth. Sources located in nonattainment areas would be subject
to the ``major source'' definitions established under the CAA based on
the area's current classification(s). In Pennsylvania, sources located
in any ozone nonattainment areas outside of moderate or above are
subject to the major source threshold of 50 tons per year (tpy) because
of the Ozone Transport Region (OTR) requirements in CAA section
184(b)(2).
    On May 16, 2016, PADEP submitted a SIP revision addressing RACT for
both the 1997 and 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS in Pennsylvania. PADEP's May
16, 2016 SIP revision intended to address certain outstanding non-CTG
VOC RACT, VOC CTG RACT and major source VOC and NOX RACT
requirements for both standards. The SIP revision requested approval of
Pennsylvania's 25 Pa. Code 129.96-100, Additional RACT Requirements for
Major Sources of NOX and VOCs (the ``presumptive'' RACT II
rule). Prior to the adoption of the RACT II rule, Pennsylvania relied
on the NOX and VOC control measures in 25 Pa. Code 129.92-
95, Stationary Sources of NOX and VOCs, (the RACT I rule) to
meet RACT for non-CTG major VOC sources and major NOX
sources. The requirements of the RACT I rule remain approved into
Pennsylvania's SIP and continue to be implemented as RACT.\1\ On
September 26, 2017, PADEP submitted a letter, dated September 22, 2017,
which committed to address various deficiencies identified by EPA in
PADEP's May 16, 2016 ``presumptive'' RACT II rule SIP revision.
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    \1\ The RACT I Rule was approved by EPA into the Pennsylvania
SIP on March 23, 1998. 63 FR 13789. Through this rule, certain
source-specific RACT I requirements will be superseded by more
stringent requirements. See Section II of the preamble to this Final
Rule.
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    On May 9, 2019, EPA conditionally approved the RACT II rule based
on the commitments PADEP made in its September 22, 2017 letter.\2\ 84
FR 20274. In EPA's final conditional approval, EPA noted that PADEP
would be required to submit, for EPA's approval, SIP revisions to
address any facility-wide or system-wide NOX emissions
averaging plans approved under 25 Pa. Code 129.98 and any case-by-case
RACT determinations under 25 Pa. Code 129.99. PADEP committed to
submitting these additional SIP revisions within 12 months of EPA's
final conditional approval (i.e., by May 9, 2020). Through multiple
submissions between 2017 and 2020, PADEP has submitted to EPA for
approval various SIP submissions to implement its RACT II case-by-case
determinations and NOX averaging plan limits. This
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    \2\ On August 27, 2020, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
issued a decision vacating EPA's approval of three provisions of
Pennsylvania's presumptive RACT II rule applicable to certain coal-
fired power plants. Sierra Club v. EPA, 972 F.3d 290 (3d Cir. 2020).
None of the sources in this rule are subject to the three
presumptive RACT II provisions at issue in that Sierra Club
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    The SIP revisions in this action only establish 2008 8-hour ozone
NAAQS RACT requirements. Applicable RACT requirements under the CAA for
sources located in Allegheny County for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS
were previously satisfied. See 78 FR 34584 (June 10, 2013).

II. Summary of SIP Revision and EPA Analysis

A. Summary of SIP Revision

    To satisfy a requirement from EPA's May 9, 2019 conditional
approval, PADEP submitted to EPA SIP revisions addressing alternative
NOX emissions limits and/or case-by-case RACT requirements
for major sources in Pennsylvania subject to 25 Pa. Code 129.98 or
129.99. Among the submitted SIP revisions were case-by-case RACT
determinations for sources in Allegheny County, which PADEP submitted
on behalf of ACHD. PADEP's submission included SIP revisions pertaining
to case-by-case RACT determinations for the existing emissions units at
each of the major sources of NOX and/or VOC that required a
case-by-case RACT determination.
    In the case-by-case RACT determinations submitted by PADEP on
behalf of ACHD, an evaluation was completed to determine if previously
SIP-approved, case-by-case RACT emission limits or operational controls
(herein referred to as RACT I and contained in RACT I permits) were
more stringent than the new RACT II presumptive or case-by-case
requirements. If more stringent, the RACT I requirements will continue
to apply to the applicable source. If the new case-by-case RACT II
requirements are more stringent than the RACT I requirements, then the
RACT II requirements will supersede the prior RACT I requirements.\3\
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    \3\ While the prior SIP-approved RACT I permit will remain part
of the SIP, this RACT II rule will incorporate by reference the RACT
II requirements through the RACT II permit and clarify the ongoing
applicability of specific conditions in the RACT I permit.
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    Here, EPA is approving SIP revisions pertaining to case-by-case
RACT requirements for sources at nine major NOX and/or VOC
emitting facilities in Allegheny County, as summarized in Table 1 in
this document.\4\
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    \4\ In its May 7, 2021 proposed rulemaking, EPA had proposed
approval of SIP revisions pertaining to case-by-case RACT
requirements for sources at ten major NOX and/or VOC
emitting facilities in Allegheny County. At this time, EPA is only
approving such SIP revisions at nine of those facilities and is not
taking final action on the SIP revision related to the PPG
Industries Inc. Springdale Plant.

 Table 1--Nine Major NOX and/or VOC Emitting Facilities in Allegheny County Subject to Source-Specific Ract II Determinations Under the 1997 and 2008 8-
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                                        1997 8-hour ozone RACT source?    Major source pollutant  (NOX and/
            Major source                           (RACT I)                            or VOC)                     RACT II permit (effective date)
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Bellefield Boiler Plant (formerly     Yes...............................  NOX..............................  0047-I003a (11/30/20).
 Bellefield Boiler Plant--
 Pittsburgh).
Eastman Chemical Resins, Inc          Yes...............................  VOC..............................  0058-I026a (9/30/20).
 Jefferson Site (formerly Hercules,
 Inc.--West Elizabeth).
Energy Center Pittsburgh LLC North    Yes...............................  NOX..............................  0022-I003a (11/30/20).
 Shore Plant (formerly NRG Energy
 Center).
Neville Chemical Company............  Yes...............................  VOC..............................  0060d (11/10/20).
Pittsburgh Allegheny Co. Thermal,     Yes...............................  NOX..............................  0044-I001a (11/30/20).
 LTD.
Universal Stainless & Alloy           Yes...............................  NOX..............................  0027a (2/20/20).
 Products, Inc.
U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works Clairton  Yes...............................  VOC and NOX......................  0052-I020b (12/11/20).
 Plant (formerly U.S. Steel (USX
 Corporation)--Clairton Works).
U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works Edgar     Yes...............................  VOC and NOX......................  0051-I008a (12/7/20).
 Thomson Plant (formerly USX
 Corporation--Edgar Thomson Works).
U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works--Irvin    Yes...............................  VOC and NOX......................  0050-OP16c (12/7/20).
 Plant (formerly USX, Inc.--Irvin
 Works).
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    The case-by-case RACT determinations submitted by PADEP, on behalf
of ACHD, consist of an evaluation of all reasonably available controls
at the time of evaluation for each affected emissions unit, resulting
in an ACHD determination of what specific emission limit or control
measures satisfy RACT for that particular unit. The adoption of new,
additional, or revised emission limits or control measures to existing
SIP-approved RACT I requirements were specified as requirements in new
or revised Federally enforceable permits (hereafter RACT II permits)
issued by ACHD to the source. These RACT II permits have been submitted
as part of the Pennsylvania RACT SIP revisions for EPA's approval into
the Pennsylvania SIP under 40 CFR 52.2020(d)(1). The RACT II permits
submitted by PADEP are listed in the last column of Table 1 of this
preamble, along with the permit effective date, and are part of the
docket for this rule, which is available online at https://www.regulations.gov, Docket No. EPA-R03-OAR-2020-0575.\5\ EPA is
incorporating by reference in the Pennsylvania SIP, via the RACT II
permits, source-specific RACT emission limits and control measures
under the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS for certain major sources of
NOX and VOC emissions.
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redacted versions of the facilities' Federally enforceable permits.
They reflect the specific RACT requirements being approved into the
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B. EPA's Final Action

    PADEP's SIP revisions incorporate ACHD's determinations of source-
specific RACT II controls for individual emission units at major
sources of NOX and/or VOC in Allegheny County, where those
units are not covered by or cannot meet Pennsylvania's presumptive RACT
regulation. After thorough review and evaluation of the information
provided by ACHD in the SIP revision submittals for sources at nine
major NOX and/or VOC emitting facilities in Allegheny
County, EPA found that (1) ACHD's case-by-case RACT determinations and
conclusions establish limits and/or controls on individual sources that
are reasonable and appropriately considered technically and
economically feasible controls and (2) ACHD's determinations are
consistent with the CAA, EPA regulations, and applicable EPA guidance.
    ACHD, in its RACT II determinations, considered the prior source-
specific RACT requirements and, where more stringent, retained those
prior RACT requirements as part of its new RACT determinations. In the
NPRM, EPA proposed to find that all the proposed revisions to
previously SIP-approved RACT requirements would result in equivalent or
additional reductions of NOX and/or VOC emissions. The
proposed revisions should not interfere with any applicable
requirements concerning attainment of the NAAQS, reasonable further
progress, or other applicable requirements under section 110(l) of the
CAA.
    Other specific requirements of the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS case-by-
case RACT determinations and the rationale for EPA's proposed action
are explained more thoroughly in the NPRM, and its associated technical
support document (TSD), and will not be restated here.

III. Public Comments and EPA Responses

    EPA received comments from three commenters on the May 7, 2021
NPRM. 86 FR 24564. A summary of the comments and EPA's responses are
discussed in this section. A copy of the comments can be found in the
docket for this rule action.
    Comment 1: Two commenters indicated that the permit for U.S Steel
Mon Valley Works--Clairton listed in the table of the document should
be Permit No. 0052-I020b effective, December 11, 2021 rather than
Permit No., 0052-I020a effective, December 7, 2021.
    Response 1: EPA agrees with commenters and has corrected the permit
number and effective date indicated in the tables of this preamble.
    Comment 2: One commenter identified that there is an appeal of the
RACT II permit for the PPG Springdale facility pending before ACHD's
Hearing Officer and, therefore, requested EPA not take final action on
the SIP revision.
    Response 2: EPA is not taking final action on the PPG Springdale
RACT determination at this time and will act on this SIP revision in a
later rulemaking. EPA will respond to the comment at that time.

IV. Final Action

    EPA is approving case-by-case RACT determinations for sources at
nine major NOX and VOC emitting facilities in Allegheny
County, as required to meet obligations pursuant to the 2008 8-hour
ozone NAAQS, as revisions to the Pennsylvania SIP.

V. Incorporation by Reference

    In this document, EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes

incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR
51.5, EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of source-
specific RACT determinations and NOx averaging plan limits under the
1997 and 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS for certain major sources of VOC and
NOX in Allegheny County. EPA has made, and will continue to
make, these materials generally available through https://www.regulations.gov and at the EPA Region III Office (please contact
the person identified in the For Further Information Contact section of
this preamble for more information). Therefore, these materials have
been approved by EPA for inclusion in the SIP, have been incorporated
by reference by EPA into that plan, are fully Federally enforceable
under sections 110 and 113 of the CAA as of the effective date of the
final rule of EPA's approval, and will be incorporated by reference in
the next update to the SIP compilation.\6\
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VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

A. General Requirements

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA 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 CAA. 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 CAA; 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, this rule does not have tribal implications as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000),
because the SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in
the State, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct
costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law.

B. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General

    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. Section 804, however, exempts from section 801 the
following types of rules: Rules of particular applicability; rules
relating to agency management or personnel; and rules of agency
organization, procedure, or practice that do not substantially affect
the rights or obligations of non-agency parties. 5 U.S.C. 804(3).
Because this is a rule of particular applicability, EPA is not required
to submit a rule report regarding this action under section 801.

C. Petitions for Judicial Review

    Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review
of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for
the appropriate circuit by December 20, 2021. 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.
    This action approving Pennsylvania's NOX and VOC RACT
requirements for nine facilities for the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS 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, Incorporation by
reference, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: October 8, 2021.
Diana Esher,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region III.
    40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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

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

Subpart NN--Pennsylvania

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2. In Sec.  52.2020, the table in paragraph (d)(1) is amended by:
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a. Revising the entries for ``Hercules, Inc.--West Elizabeth'' (Permit
No. E.O.-216); ``Hercules, Inc.--West Elizabeth'' (Permit No. CO-257);
``Neville Chemical Company''; ``Universal Stainless & Alloy Products,
Inc''; ``U.S. Steel (USX Corporation.)--Clairton Works)''; ``USX
Corporation--Edgar Thomson Works''; ``USX, Inc.--Irvin Works'';
``Bellefield Boiler Plant--Pittsburgh''; and ``Pittsburgh Allegheny
County Thermal, Ltd''; ``NRG Energy Center (formerly Pittsburgh Thermal
Limited Partnership)'';
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b. Adding entries, in the following order, at the end of the table for
``Bellefield Boiler Plant (formerly referenced as Bellefield Boiler
Plant--Pittsburgh) ''; ``Eastman Chemical Resins, Inc. Jefferson Site
(formerly referenced as Hercules, Inc.--West Elizabeth)''; ``Energy
Center Pittsburgh LLC North Shore Plant (formerly referenced as NRG
Energy Center)''; ``U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works Clairton Plant
(formerly referenced as U.S. Steel (USX Corporation)--Clairton
Works)''; ``U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works Edgar Thomson Plant (formerly
referenced as USX Corporation--Edgar Thomson Works)''; and ``U.S. Steel
Mon Valley Works--Irvin Plant (formerly referenced as USX, Inc.--Irvin
Works)''; ``Neville Chemical Company''; ``Pittsburgh Allegheny Co.
Thermal, LTD''; and

``Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc.''.
    The revisions and additions read as follows:

Sec.  52.2020   Identification of plan.

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (1) * * *

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                                                                                Additional
                                                                                explanations/Sec.
          Name of source                   Permit No.                  County            State effective date    EPA approval date    Sec.   52.2063 and
                                                                                52.2064 citations
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Hercules, Inc.--West Elizabeth...  EO-216...................  Allegheny...............  3/8/96................  10/16/01, 66 FR      See also
                                                                                52506.               52.2064(e)(2).
Hercules, Inc.--West Elizabeth...  CO-257...................  Allegheny...............  1/14/97 11/1/99.......  10/16/01, 66 FR      See also
                                                                                52506.               52.2064(e)(2).
Neville Chemical Company.........  CO-230...................  Allegheny...............  12/13/96..............  10/16/01, 66 FR      See also
                                                                                52506.               52.2064(e)(4).

                                                                      * * * * * * *
Universal Stainless & Alloy        CO-241...................  Allegheny...............  12/19/96..............  10/16/01, 66 FR      See also
 Products, Inc.                                                                                52511.               52.2064(e)(6).

                                                                      * * * * * * *
U.S. Steel (USX Corporation.)--    CO-234...................  Allegheny...............  12/30/96..............  10/16/01, 66 FR      See also
 Clairton Works.                                                                                52511.               52.2064(e)(7).
USX Corporation--Edgar Thomson     CO-235...................  Allegheny...............  12/30/96..............  10/16/01, 66 FR      See also
 Works.                                                                                52511.               52.2064(e)(8).
USX, Inc.--Irvin Works...........  CO-258...................  Allegheny...............  12/30/96..............  10/16/01, 66 FR      See also
                                                                                52511.               52.2064(e)(9).

                                                                      * * * * * * *
Bellefield Boiler Plant--          EO-248...................  Allegheny...............  12/19/96..............  10/12/01, 66 FR      See also
 Pittsburgh.                                                                                52044.               52.2064(e)(1).

                                                                      * * * * * * *
Pittsburgh Allegheny County        CO-265...................  Allegheny...............  11/9/98...............  10/12/01, 66 FR      See also
 Thermal, Ltd.                                                                                52044.               52.2064(e)(5).

                                                                      * * * * * * *
NRG Energy Center (formerly        CO220....................  Allegheny...............  3/4/96................  05/11/06, 71 FR      See also
 Pittsburgh Thermal Limited                                                                                27394.               52.2064(e)(3).
 Partnership).

                                                                      * * * * * * *
Bellefield Boiler Plant (formerly  0047-I003a...............  Allegheny...............  11/30/20..............  10/21/21, [insert    52.2064(e)(1).
 referenced as Bellefield Boiler                                                                                Federal Register
 Plant--Pittsburgh).                                                                                citation].
Eastman Chemical Resins, Inc.      0058-I026a...............  Allegheny...............  9/30/20...............  10/21/21, [insert    52.2064(e)(2).
 Jefferson Site (formerly                                                                                Federal Register
 referenced as Hercules, Inc.--                                                                                citation].
 West Elizabeth).
Energy Center Pittsburgh LLC       0022-I003a...............  Allegheny...............  11/30/20..............  10/21/21, [insert    52.2064(e)(3).
 North Shore Plant (formerly                                                                                Federal Register
 referenced as NRG Energy Center).                                                                               citation].
U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works        0052-I020b...............  Allegheny...............  12/11/20..............  10/21/21, [insert    52.2064(e)(7).
 Clairton Plant (formerly                                                                                Federal Register
 referenced as U.S. Steel (USX                                                                                citation].
 Corporation)--Clairton Works).
U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works Edgar  0051-I008a...............  Allegheny...............  12/7/20...............  10/21/21, [insert    52.2064(e)(8).
 Thomson Plant (formerly                                                                                Federal Register
 referenced as USX Corporation--                                                                                citation].
 Edgar Thomson Works).
U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works--      0050-OP16c...............  Allegheny...............  12/7/20...............  10/21/21, [insert    52.2064(e)(9).
 Irvin Plant (formerly referenced                                                                                Federal Register
 as USX, Inc.--Irvin Works).                                                                                citation].
Neville Chemical Company.........  0060d....................  Allegheny...............  11/10/20..............  10/21/21, [insert    52.2064(e)(4).
                                                                                Federal Register
                                                                                citation].
Pittsburgh Allegheny Co. Thermal,  0044-I001a...............  Allegheny...............  11/30/20..............  10/21/21, [insert    52.2064(e)(5).
 LTD.                                                                                Federal Register
                                                                                citation].

Universal Stainless & Alloy        0027a....................  Allegheny...............  2/20/20...............  10/21/21, [insert    52.2064(e)(6).
 Products, Inc..                                                                                Federal Register
                                                                                citation].
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\1\ The cross-references that are not Sec.   52.2064 are to material that pre-date the notebook format. For more information, see Sec.   52.2063.

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0
3. Amend Sec.  52.2064 by adding paragraph (e) to read as follows:

Sec.  52.2064   EPA-approved Source-Specific Reasonably Available
Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX).

* * * * *
    (e) Approval of source-specific RACT requirements for 2008 8-hour
ozone national ambient air quality standards for the facilities listed
in this paragraph are incorporated as specified. (Rulemaking Docket No.
EPA-OAR-2020-0575).
    (1) Bellefield Boiler Plant--Incorporating by reference
Installation Permit No. 0047-I003a, issued on April 14, 2020 and
amended on November 30, 2020 as redacted by ACHD, which supersedes RACT
Enforcement Order No. 248, effective December 19, 1996, except for
Conditions 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.7A through E, which remain as RACT
requirements. See also Sec.  52.2063(c)(177)(i)(B)(3) for prior RACT
approval.
    (2) Eastman Chemical Resins, Inc. Jefferson Site--Installation
Permit No. 0058-I026 issued April 21, 2020, as redacted by ACHD, which
supersedes Consent Order No. 257, issued on January 14, 1997, except
for Conditions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, and 1.7, which remain as RACT
requirements. The requirements of Enforcement Order No. 216, issued
March 8, 1996, also continue to apply to identified sources that
continue to operate. See also Sec. Sec.  52.2063(c)(166)(i)(B)(2) and
52.2063(c)(166)(i)(B)(3), respectively, for prior RACT approval.
    (3) Energy Center Pittsburgh LLC, North Shore Plant-- Incorporating
by reference Installation Permit No. 0022-I003a, issued on March 18,
2020 and amended on November 30, 2020, as redacted by ACHD. All permit
conditions in the prior RACT Permit, CO No. 220, effective March 4,
1996, remain as RACT requirements. See also Sec.  52.2063(d)(1)(o) for
prior RACT approval.
    (4) Neville Chemical Company--Incorporating by reference
Installation Permit No. 00060d issued September 28, 2015 and amended on
November 10, 2020, as redacted by ACHD, which supersedes Consent Order
No. 230, issued on December 13, 1996, except for Conditions 1.1, 1.3,
1.5, 1.6, 1.7. 1.9, and 1.10, which remain as RACT requirements. See
also Sec.  52.2063(c)(166)(i)(B)(4) for prior RACT approval.
    (5) Pittsburgh Allegheny County Thermal, Ltd--Incorporating by
reference Permit No. 0044-I001a, issued on March 25, 2020 and amended
on November 30, 2020, as redacted by ACHD. All permit conditions in the
prior RACT Permit, CO No. 265, effective November 9, 1998, remain as
RACT requirements. See also Sec.  52.2063(c)(177)(i)(B)(8) for prior
RACT approval.
    (6) Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc.--Incorporating by
reference Title V Operating Permit No. 0027a, issued on November 21,
2017 and amended on February 20, 2020, as redacted by ACHD, which
supersedes Consent Order No. 241 issued on December 19, 1996, except
for Conditions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3, which remain as RACT requirements.
See also Sec.  52.2063(c)(172)(i)(B)(2) for prior RACT approval.
    (7) U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works Clairton Plant--Incorporating by
reference Installation Permit No. 0052-I020b, revised and issued
December 11, 2020, as redacted by ACHD, which supersedes RACT Consent
Order No. 234, issued December 30, 1996, except for Conditions 1.1,
1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6, which remain as RACT requirements. See also
Sec.  52.2063(c)(172)(i)(B)(5) for prior RACT approval.
    (8) U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works Edgar Thompson Plant--Incorporating
by reference Installation Permit 0051-I008a, revised and effective on
(December 7, 2020), which supersedes the RACT Consent Order No. 235,
issued December 30, 1996, except for Conditions 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5,
1.6, and 1.7, which remain as RACT requirements. See also Sec.
52.2063(c)(172)(i)(B)(6) for prior RACT approval.
    (9) U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works--Irvin Plant--Incorporating by
reference Title V Operating Permit No. 0050-OP16c, issued on December
7, 2020, as redacted by ACHD, which supersedes RACT Consent Order No.
258, issued December 30, 1996, except for Conditions 1.1 and 1.2 and
for Source ID P008 (No. 3 Five Stand Cold Reduction Mill) Condition
1.3, which remain as RACT requirements. See also Sec.
52.2063(c)(172)(i)(B)(7) for prior RACT approval.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0968]

Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee: Intercessional
Meeting

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Working Group Meeting.

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SUMMARY: A working group of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory
Committee (MERPAC) will meet to discuss Task Statement 80, ``Natural
Gas-Fueled Vessels Other Than LNG Carriers.'' This meeting will be open
to the public.

DATES: A MERPAC working group will meet on November 15 and November 16,
2012, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Please note that the meeting may adjourn
early if all business is finished. Written comments to be distributed
to working

group members and placed on MERPAC's Web site are due by November 8,
2012.

ADDRESSES: The working group will meet at the STAR Center, 2 West Dixie
Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004-4312. For further information about the
STAR Center hotel facilities or services for individuals with
disabilities or to request special assistance, contact Mr. Graeme
Holman at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment
on the issues to be considered by the work group, which are listed in
the ``Agenda'' section below. Written comments must be identified by
Docket No. USCG-2012-0968 and may be submitted by one of the following
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments (preferred method to
avoid delays in processing).
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department
of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. The
telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number for this
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You
may review a Privacy Act notice regarding our public dockets in the
January 17, 2008, issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
    Docket: For access to the docket to read documents or comments
related to this notice, go to http://www.regulations.gov.
    This notice may be viewed in our online docket, USCG-2012-0968, at
http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Rogers Henderson, Alternate
Designated Federal Officer of MERPAC, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>. If you
have any questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket,
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463).
    MERPAC is an advisory committee established under the Secretary's
authority in section 871 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Title 6,
United States Code, section 451, and chartered under the provisions of
the FACA. The Committee acts solely in an advisory capacity to the
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the
Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Director of Commercial
Regulations and Standards on matters relating to personnel in the U.S.
merchant marine, including but not limited to training, qualifications,
certification, documentation, and fitness standards. The Committee
advises, consults with, and makes recommendations reflecting its
independent judgment to the Secretary.

Agenda

Day 1

    The agenda for the November 15, 2012, working group meeting is as
follows:
    (1) Develop recommended experience requirements and national
knowledge, understanding and proficiency (KUP) guidelines for mariners
serving on vessels using natural gas as fuel;
    (2) Public comment period;
    (3) Discuss and prepare proposed recommendations for the full
committee to consider with regards to Task Statement 80, concerning the
development of national KUP guidelines for mariners serving on vessels
using natural gas as fuel; and
    (4) Adjournment of meeting.

Day 2

    The agenda for the November 16, 2012, working group meeting is as
follows:
    (1) Continue discussion on proposed recommendations;
    (2) Public comment period;
    (3) Discuss and prepare final recommendations for the full
committee to consider with regards to Task Statement 80, concerning the
development of national KUP guidelines for mariners serving on vessels
using natural gas as fuel; and
    (4) Adjournment of meeting.
    Procedural: A copy of all meeting documentation, including the Task
Statement, is available at https://homeport.uscg.mil by using these key
strokes: Missions; Port and Waterways Safety; Advisory Committees;
MERPAC; and then use the event key. Alternatively, you may contact Mr.
Henderson as noted in the ADDRESSES section above.
    Public oral comment periods will be held during the working group
meeting. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 3 minutes.
Please note that public oral comment periods may end before the
prescribed ending time indicated following the last call for comments.
    Contact Rogers Henderson as indicated above to register as a
speaker.

    Dated: October 23, 2012.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
corporate filings:

    Docket Numbers: EC16-173-000.
    Applicants: The Dayton Power and Light Company, AES Ohio
Generation, LLC.
    Description: Response of The Dayton Power and Light Company and AES
Ohio Generation, LLC to Deficiency Letter of Nov. 8, 2016.
    Filed Date: 12/1/16.
    Accession Number: 20161201-5241.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/22/16.

    Docket Numbers: EC17-41-000.
    Applicants: American Falls Solar, LLC, American Falls Solar II,
LLC.
    Description: Application of American Falls Solar, LLC and American
Falls Solar, II LLC, for Authorization under Section 203 of the Federal
Power Act and Requests for Confidential Treatment, Expedited
Consideration, and Waivers.
    Filed Date: 12/1/16.
    Accession Number: 20161201-5423.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/22/16.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER16-1213-002.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing: Amendment to BTM:NG compliance
filing to be effective 12/13/2016.
    Filed Date: 12/1/16.
    Accession Number: 20161201-5404.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/22/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-213-001.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: 2016-12-01_Amendment to Module D
Clean-up filing to be effective 12/28/2016.
    Filed Date: 12/1/16.
    Accession Number: 20161201-5350.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/22/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-246-001.
    Applicants: Dynegy Oakland, LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Deferral of Commission Action to
Permit Ongoing Settlement Discussions to be effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 12/2/16.
    Accession Number: 20161202-5126.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/23/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-428-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Offer of Settlement of Southwest Power Pool, Inc., on
behalf of Missouri River Energy Services and member Vermillion Light &
Power.
    Filed Date: 12/1/16.
    Accession Number: 20161201-5430.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/21/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-436-001; ER17-437-001; ER11-4634-002.
    Applicants: Marcus Hook Energy, L.P., Marcus Hook 50, L.P.,
Hazleton Generation LLC.
    Description: Notice of Change in Status of Marcus Hook Energy,
L.P., et al.
    Filed Date: 12/1/16.
    Accession Number: 20161201-5437.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/22/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-466-000.
    Applicants: Louisville Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: EKPC NITSA Amendments to be
effective 12/1/2016.
    Filed Date: 12/1/16.
    Accession Number: 20161201-5364.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/22/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-467-000.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.,
Consolidated Edison Company of New York.

    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 205 filing re: LGIA (SA
2310) among the NYISO, Con Edison, and Cricket Valley to be effective
11/16/2016.
    Filed Date: 12/1/16.
    Accession Number: 20161201-5365.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/22/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-468-000.
    Applicants: Ohio Valley Electric Corporation.
    Description: Compliance filing: Amendment to Attachments J, K and P
Tariff Records to be effective 10/14/2016.
    Filed Date: 12/1/16.
    Accession Number: 20161201-5389.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/22/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-469-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Midwest Energy Formula Rate
Revisions to be effective 1/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 12/1/16.
    Accession Number: 20161201-5402.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/22/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-470-000.
    Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
    Description: Fourth Annual Informational Filing [Cycle 4] of Fourth
Transmission Owner Rate Formula rate mechanism of San Diego Gas &
Electric Company.
    Filed Date: 12/1/16.
    Accession Number: 20161201-5434.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/22/16.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    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 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings 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<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: December 2, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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