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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Application for
Special Permits

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.

ACTION: List of applications for special permits.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application
for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of
Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107,
Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous
Materials Safety has received the application described herein. Each
mode of transportation for which a particular special permit is
requested is indicated by a number in the ``Nature of Application''
portion of the table below as follows: 1--Motor vehicle, 2--Rail
freight, 3--Cargo vessel, 4--Cargo aircraft only, 5--Passenger-carrying
aircraft.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 13, 2009.
    Address Comments to: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, DC 20590.
    Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include
a self-addressed stamped postcard showing the special permit number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the applications are
available for inspection in the Records Center, East Building, PHH-30,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, Southeast, Washington DC or at http://fdms.gov.
    This notice of receipt of applications for special permit is
published in accordance with Part 107 of the Federal hazardous
materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 6, 2009.
Delmer F. Billings,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Special Permits and Approvals.

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                                                                   Regulation(s)       Nature of special permits
   Application  No.       Docket  No.         Applicant               affected                  thereof
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                                               NEW SPECIAL PERMITS
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14820-N...............  ..............  Department of Energy,  49 CFR 173.302.......  To authorize the one-time,
                                         Washington, DC.                               one-way transportation in
                                                                                commerce of fifty-four
                                                                                (54) neutron detector
                                                                                tubes containing boron
                                                                                trifluoride a Division
                                                                                2.3 material. (mode 1)
14827-N...............  ..............  Olin Corporation,      49 CFR 177.834         To authorize the use of
                                         Chlor Alkali           (i)(1), (2) and (3).   video cameras and
                                         Products, Cleveland,                          monitors to observe the
                                         TN.                                           loading and unloading
                                                                                operations meeting the
                                                                                definition of ''loading
                                                                                incidental to movement''
                                                                                or ''unloading incidental
                                                                                to movement'' as those
                                                                                terms are defined in Sec.
                                                                                171.8 of the Hazardous
                                                                                Materials Regulations
                                                                                from a remote control
                                                                                station in place of
                                                                                personnel remaining
                                                                                within. (mode 1)
14828-N...............  ..............  Croman Corporation,    49 CFR 172.101 Column  To authorize the
                                         White City, OR.        (9B), 172.204(c)(3),   transportation in
                                                                173.27(b)(2) and       commerce of certain
                                                                (3), 175.3, 175.30     Division 1.3 explosives
                                                                and 175.75.            which exceed quantities
                                                                                authorized for
                                                                                transportation by cargo
                                                                                aircraft only. (mode 4)
14829-N...............  ..............  Reactives Management   49 CFR 173.337.......  To authorize the
                                         Corporation,                                  transportation in
                                         Chesapeake, VA.                               commerce of nitric oxide,
                                                                                compressed in alternative
                                                                                packaging by motor
                                                                                vehicle. (mode 1)
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14830-N...............  ..............  VIH Cougar             49 CFR 172.101 HMT     To authorize the
                                         helicopters, Inc.,     Column (9B) 172.200,   transportation of certain
                                         Bellingham, WA.        172.300, 172.400.      forbidden explosives and
                                                                                other hazardous materials
                                                                                by helicopter in remote
                                                                                areas of the U.S. for
                                                                                seismic exploration
                                                                                without being subject to
                                                                                hazard communication
                                                                                requirements and quantity
                                                                                limitations. (mode 4)
14831-N...............  ..............  Gasitech Industries--  49 CFR 180.209(a) and  To authorize the
                                         Gas--Handelsgesellsc   180.209(b).            ultrasonic examination of
                                         haft mbH.                                     DOT-3A and DOT-3AA
                                                                                specification cylinders
                                                                                for use in transporting
                                                                                Division 2.1, 2.2 or 2.3
                                                                                material. (modes 2, 3, 4,
                                                                                5)
14832-N...............  ..............  Trinity Industries,    49 CFR 173.31,         To authorize the
                                         Inc., Dallas, TX.      (e)(2)(iii) 173.3      manufacture, marking,
                                                                14(c), 179.13(b) and   sale and use of DOT 105
                                                                179.100-12(c).         and DOT 112 specification
                                                                                tank cars for use in
                                                                                transportation of
                                                                                hazardous materials that
                                                                                are toxic-by-inhalation
                                                                                with a welded manway
                                                                                protective housing and an
                                                                                increase to 286,000
                                                                                pounds gross weight on
                                                                                rail. (mode 2)
14833-N...............  ..............  Takata-Petri AG......  49 CFR 173.301(a),     To authorize the
                                                                173.302a, 175.3 and    manufacture, marking,
                                                                178.65(0(2).           sale and use of non-DOT
                                                                                specification cylinders
                                                                                for use as components of
                                                                                safety systems. (modes 1,
                                                                                2, 3, 4, 5)
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14834-N...............  ..............  Composite Technology   49 CFR 173.302a and    To authorize the
                                         Corporation.           180.205.               manufacture, marking,
                                                                                sale, and use of non-DOT
                                                                                specification fully
                                                                                wrapped carbon-fiber
                                                                                reinforced aluminum lined
                                                                                cylinders. (modes 1, 2,
                                                                                3, 4, 5)
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CROMERRR Public Meeting   Dallas, Jan. 31, 2002   Participant List Page 1 Public Meeting  Electronic Record Keeping Provisions  Cross Media Electronic Reporting and Record keeping Proposed Rule Thursday, January 31, 2002; 10: 00 a. m.  5: 30 p. m. Holiday Inn Select DFX Airport South 4440 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas List of Participants First Name Last Name Organization City State Malcolm Baker Dallas Water Utilities, City of Dallas Dallas TX Paul Barnes The Pilot Group, Inc. Dallas TX Shawn Billmyre Gustafson McKinney TX Catherine Bius EPA Region6 Dallas TX Mary Blakeslee Environmental Council of States ( ECOS) Washington DC Joy Bowles Gustafson Plano TX George Britton, Ph. D. Aventis CropScience Research Triangle Park NC Jerry Cain Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Jackson MS Mark Carl Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission Oklahoma City OK Mike Chaffin Eastman Chemical Company Longview TX David Duncan TXU Business Services Dallas TX Nancy Freshour The Dow Chemical Company Freeport TX Ruth Gibson EPA Region 6 Dallas TX Mark Henninger South Coast Air Quality Mgmt. Dist. Daimond Bar CA Douglas Hines Gustafson Frisco TX Al Jones Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Dallas TX Ramana Kolluri, Ph. D. Enverdant Houston TX Danny Luong South Coast Air Quality Management District Diamond Bar CA J. Christopher Marlia South Coast Air Quality Management District Diamond Bar CA Pat McFadden Gustafson McKinney TX James McFarland, Jr. IR4 Program  Western Region Davis CA Jimmy Meeh Navajo Refining Artesia NM Micheal Mendias Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Dallas TX Kim Mireles TXU Business Services Dallas TX Melanie Morris Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Jackson MS Greg Nutt Texas Natural Resource Conservation Committee Austin TX Darrell Osterhoudt Missouri Department of Natural Resources Jefferson City MO Suzanne Pagano The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. Houston TX Vicki Perrin Gustafson Plano TX Terry Salem Texas Natural Resource Conservation Committee Austin TX Sue Chi Shen Gustafson Plano TX Janey Shih Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems Fort Worth TX Kenna Study FL D. E. P Tallahasee FL James Sweet Gustafson Plano TX Melvin Swoboda Dupont Orange TX Donald Whaley Navajo Refining Artesia NM Richard Wiard Process Data Control Corp Arlington TX William Yancey BP Naperville IL US EPA Panelists ( Washington, DC):

Evi Huffer, Co Chair, Electronic Reporting and Record keeping Workgroup, Collection Services Division, Office Environmental Information; Joe Retzer, Director, Collection Services Division, OEI; and David Schwarz ( via telephone), Co Chair, Electronic Reporting and Record keeping Workgroup, Collection Services Division OEI. CROMERRR Public Meeting   Dallas, Jan. 31, 2002   Participant List Page 2 RESOLVE Facilitation Staff ( Washington, DC):

Jeff Citrin, Mediator Robin Roberts, Mediator Sara Litke, Senior Associate


[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 11, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63692-63694]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-84723; File No. SR-NASDAQ-2018-097]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To
Delay a New Protocol ``Ouch to Trade Options'' or ``OTTO'' on The
Nasdaq Options Market LLC (``NOM'')

December 4, 2018.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on November 26, 2018, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'' or
``Exchange'') 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 a proposal to delay a new protocol ``Ouch
to Trade Options'' or ``OTTO'' on The Nasdaq Options Market LLC
(``NOM'').
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
website at http://nasdaq.cchwallstreet.com, at the principal office of
the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    Nasdaq recently filed a rule change \3\ which adopted a new
protocol ``Ouch to Trade Options'' or ``OTTO'' \4\ and renamed and
modified the current OTTO protocol as ``Quote Using Orders'' or
``QUO''.\5\ The Prior Rule Change, which is effective but not yet
operative, renamed and modified the current OTTO protocol to ``QUO.''
The Exchange subsequently filed a rule change to amend Chapter VI,
Section 6(e), titled ``Detection of Loss of Communication'' which
describes the impact to NOM protocols in the event of a loss of a
communication. The Exchange accounted for both the new OTTO and renamed
and modified QUO within this rule. Similarly, the Exchange amended
Chapter VI, Section 8, ``Nasdaq Opening and Halt Cross'' to account for
the new OTTO and renamed and modified QUO within this rule. Finally,
the Exchange amended Chapter VI, Section 19, ``Data Feeds and Trade
Information'' to amend ``OTTO DROP'' to ``QUO DROP'' and noted within
Chapter VI, Section 18(a)(1) related to Order Price Protection rule or
``OPP'' that OPP shall not apply to orders entered through QUO.\6\
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    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 83888 (August 20,
2018), 83 FR 42954 (August 24, 2018) (SR-NASDAQ-2018-069) (``Prior
Rule Change''). This rule change is immediately effective but will
not be operative until such time as the Exchange issues an Options
Trader Alert announcing the implementation date. This notification
will be issued in Q4 2018. The Exchange notes that this filing
renamed and modified the current OTTO protocol as ``QUO'' and also
proposed the adoption of a new OTTO protocol.
    \4\ New OTTO is an interface that allows Participants and their
Sponsored Customers to connect, send, and receive messages related
to orders to and from the Exchange. Features include the following:
(1) Options symbol directory messages (e.g., underlying); (2) system
event messages (e.g., start of trading hours messages and start of
opening); (3) trading action messages (e.g., halts and resumes); (4)
execution messages; (5) order messages; and (6) risk protection
triggers and cancel notifications. See NOM Rules at Chapter VI,
Section 21(a)(i)(C).
    \5\ QUO is an interface that allows NOM Market Makers to
connect, send, and receive messages related to single-sided orders
to and from the Exchange. Order Features include the following: (1)
Options symbol directory messages (e.g., underlying); (2) system
event messages (e.g., start of trading hours messages and start of
opening); (3) trading action messages (e.g., halts and resumes); (4)
execution messages; (5) order messages; and (6) risk protection
triggers and cancel notifications. Orders submitted by NOM Market
Makers over this interface are treated as quotes. See NOM Rules at
Chapter VI, Section 21(a)(i)(D).
    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 84559 (November 9,
2019), 83 FR 57774 (November 16, 2018) (SR-NASDAQ-2018-085)
(``Subsequent Rule Change'').
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    Both the Prior Rule Change and the Subsequent Rule Change indicated
the aforementioned rule changes would be implemented for QUO and OTTO
in Q4 of 2018 with the date announced via an Options Traders Alert. At
this time, the Exchange proposes to immediately implement QUO and delay
the introduction of new OTTO functionality until Q1 2019 by announcing
the date of implementation via an Options Traders Alert. The Exchange
proposes to provide for the delay of the OTTO functionality by
inserting the following rule text at the beginning of NOM Rules at
Chapter VI, Sections 6, 9 and 21 to make clear that OTTO functionality
is not yet implemented: ``OTTO functionality implementation shall be
delayed until Q1 2019. The Exchange will issue an Options Trader Alert
notifying Participants when this functionality will be available.''
    The Exchange proposes this delay to allow the Exchange additional
time to implement this functionality and for

Participants to sign-up for this new port and test with the Exchange.
Amend OTTO at Options 7
    The Exchange's current pricing at Options 7,\7\ Section 3(i)(4)
reflects an OTTO Port Fee. The Exchange proposed to rename the OTTO
Port Fee as ``QUO Port Fee'' to reflect the new name of the modified
former OTTO protocol. No changes are being made to the port fee.
Likewise, the current ``OTTO DROP Port Fee'' at Options 7, Section
3(ii)(4) is proposed to be renamed the ``QUO DROP Port Fee.''
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act,\8\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act,\9\ in particular, in that it is designed 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, and, in general to protect investors and the public interest by
delaying the OTTO functionality to allow the Exchange additional time
to implement this functionality and for Participants to sign-up for
this new port and test with the Exchange. QUO would be implemented to
avoid any confusion with the new proposed protocol.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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QUO
    The Exchange's proposal to rename the current ``OTTO Port Fee'' as
``QUO Port Fee'' and ``OTTO DROP Port Fee'' as ``QUO DROP Port Fee'' is
consistent with the Act because the amendment will reflect the name
change and modification as proposed in the Prior Rule Change.

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

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange's proposal to
implement QUO and delay the adoption of new OTTO functionality does not
impose an undue burden on competition. Immediately implementing the QUO
protocol, which is the subject of an already effective rule change,
will avoid any confusion with the implementation of the new OTTO
protocol. Delaying the new OTTO functionality to allow the Exchange
additional time to implement this functionality and for Participants to
sign-up for this new port and test with the Exchange.

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

    No written comments were either solicited or received.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
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)(iii) of the Act \10\ and
subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\11\
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \11\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along
with a brief description and the 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
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \12\ normally
does not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of the
filing. However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \13\ permits the Commission to
designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has asked
the Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay so that the proposal
may become operative immediately upon filing. The Exchange states that
the waiver will allow the Exchange to immediately implement QUO and
delay the implementation of the OTTO functionality to allow the
Exchange additional time to implement this functionality and for
Participants to sign-up for this new port and test with the Exchange.
The Exchange further states that delaying the implementation of OTTO is
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest
because it permits additional time for the Exchange to ensure a
successful implementation of new OTTO. Additionally, the Exchange notes
that implementing QUO will bring greater transparency to NOM rules. The
Commission believes that waiver of the 30-day operative delay is
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest.
Accordingly, the Commission hereby waives the operative delay and
designates the proposed rule change as operative upon filing.\14\
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    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \13\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \14\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has also considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
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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: (i)
Necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the
protection of investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the
Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the
proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

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-NASDAQ-2018-097 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASDAQ-2018-097. This
file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public

Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549, on official
business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of
the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted
without change. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do
not redact or edit personal identifying information from comment
submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make
available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-
NASDAQ-2018-097 and should be submitted on or before January 2, 2019.
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    \15\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\15\
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Notices]
[Pages 17167-17168]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt
wholesale generator filings:

    Docket Numbers: EG18-74-000.
    Applicants: GenOn Holdco 10, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale
Generator Status.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5052.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

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

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2577-001.
    Applicants: York Haven Power Company, LLC.
    Description: Report Filing: Refund Report Docket No. ER17-2577-001
to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5050.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-660-001.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing: 3390 SWPA & South Central MCN Int
Agr Compliance Filing to be effective 3/31/2018.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5066.

    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1094-001.
    Applicants: Florida Power & Light Company.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: FPL Revisions to LCEC Rate Schedule
No. 317 to be effective 1/1/2016.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5120.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1095-001.
    Applicants: Florida Power & Light Company.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: FPL Revisions to FKEC Rate Schedule
No. 322 to be effective 1/1/2016.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5121.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1275-002.
    Applicants: Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission, LLC, PJM
Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: MAIT submits Supplemental Filing re:
OIA SA No. 4929 to be effective 6/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5045.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1344-000.
    Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2018-04-011 Congestion
Revenue Rights Auction Efficiency Track 1A Amendment to be effective 7/
1/2018.
    Filed Date: 4/11/18.
    Accession Number: 20180411-5167.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/2/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1345-000.
    Applicants: High Prairie Wind Farm II, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Revised MBR Tariff to be
effective 4/13/2018.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5046.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1346-000.
    Applicants: Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm I, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Revised MBR Tariff to be
effective 4/13/2018.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5065.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1347-000.
    Applicants: Rail Splitter Wind Farm, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Revised MBR Tariff to be
effective 4/13/2018.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5069.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1348-000.
    Applicants: Lone Valley Solar Park I LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Revised MBR Tariff to be
effective 4/13/2018.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5104.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1349-000.
    Applicants: Lone Valley Solar Park II LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Revised MBR Tariff to be
effective 4/13/2018.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5114.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1350-000.
    Applicants: New England Power Company.
    Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of
Reimbursement Agreement with Granite Reliable Power to be effective 11/
1/2017.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5116.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1351-000.
    Applicants: Virginia Electric and Power Company, PJM
Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: VEPCO submits revisions to
OATT, Attachment H-16A re: Depreciation Rate to be effective 6/15/2018.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5118.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1352-000.
    Applicants: Rising Tree Wind Farm LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Revised MBR Tariff to be
effective 4/13/2018.
    Filed Date: 4/12/18.
    Accession Number: 20180412-5119.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/3/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1353-000.
    Applicants: Southern California Edison Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amended IFA Between SCE and
AEPCO and Notices of Cancellation to be effective 4/13/2018.
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§ 1065.378 NO2 to NO converter check Reference Description Source We adopted the NO2 to NO converter efficiency specifications in § 86.1323 84 and ISO 8178 1 § 8.7, however we scaled performance to the level of NO2 expected during testing. We scaled this check to make it less stringent for emissions tests that are not affected by its performance and more stringent for emissions tests that are significantly affected by its performance. § 86.1323 84 ISO 8178 1 § 8.7 Draft Technical Support Document 52 § 1065.390 PM weighing process performance check Reference Description Source We adopted the PM weighing process performance check from § 86.1312 2007.( 3), however we scaled this check to the PM emissions expected at the standard. This prevents an unnecessarily stringent requirement for PM weighing. § 86.1312 2007 Subpart E   Engine selection, preparation, and maintenance.

§ 1065.405 Test engine preparation and maintenance.

Reference Description Source We required specifications for engine selection, preparation, and maintenance; however we stated that any requirements in any standard setting part take precedence over the specifications in this subpart.

We allowed a default value 125 hours of engine service accumulation for compression ignition engines without emissions measurement.

Subpart F   Running an emissions test in a laboratory § 1065.501 Overview Reference Description Source We summarized all of the step by step procedures for running an emissions test in a laboratory, and we reiterated that standard setting parts specify other information required to run an emissions test. We required variable speed and constant speed engines subject to steady state, ramped modal, and transient testing to be tested according to this subpart, including any cold start testing, hot start testing, and warmed up running engine testing. We adopted procedures in § 86.1327 through § 86.1337 ( 3), § 89.404 through § 89.408 and ISO 8178 1 § 11. We added requirements and options to the specifications in § 86.1327 through § 86.1337 ( 3), § 89.404 through § 89.408 and ISO 8178 1 § 11. § 86.1327 § 86.1337 § 86.1341 § 89.404 § 89.408 § 89.410 ISO 8178 1 § 11 § 1065.510 Engine mapping Reference Description Source We adopted § 86.1332 90 for variable speed engines. We added new requirements for constant speed engines, which rely on the engine's governor or simulated governor to select the engine speed during an emissions test. We required this to ensure that constant speed engines are tested in a representative way. § 86.1332 90 Technical Amendments 53 § 1065.512 Duty cycle generation.

Reference Description Source We adopted § 86.1333 90, § 89.410, ISO 8178 1 § 11.5, and ISO 8178 1 § 11.7 to combine the requirements for steady state, ramped modal, and transient test cycle generation. We allowed constant speed engines to operate at the speed selected by the engine's governor or simulated governor. § 86.1333 90, § 89.410, ISO 8178 1 § 11.5, ISO 8178 1 § 11.7 § 1065.514 Cycle validation criteria Reference Description Source We adopted the cycle validation criteria of § 86.1341 90, but we revised the point omission criteria easier to understand. We revised some of the statistics to reflect the dependence of power on speed and torque. We revised the statistics to reflect the capabilities of modern dynamometer and operator demand control systems. We required only torque validation criteria for constant speed engines because we allow constant speed engines to be governed by their governor or simulated governor during emissions testing. § 86.1341 90 § 1065.520 Pre test verification procedures and pre test data collection Reference Description Source We adopted § 86.1330 90, § 86.1334 84 and § 89.406, including the preconditioning cycle we added to § 86.1330 90 in January of 2001.( 3)

We replaced the hydrocarbon overflow zero and span procedure with a hydrocarbon sampling system contamination check. Up to a certain amount of contamination, we allowed emissions results correction by subtracting the contamination determined with an overflow zero check performed after an analyzer port zero and span. We required this to prevent excessive hydrocarbon contamination from biasing results. We allowed some contamination to be appropriately subtracted from emissions results, which is how the original overflow procedure worked, except that it had no limits on contamination. We required this procedure to improve test repeatability. § 86.1330 90 § 86.1334 84 § 89.406 § 1065.525 Engine starting, restarting and shutdown Reference Description Source We adopted § 86.1334 84, but we have simplified the requirements because § 86.1334 84 described some starting procedures with obsolete engine components. We revised § 86.1334 84 to achieve the same intent. § 86.1334 84 Draft Technical Support Document 54 § 1065.530 Emission test sequence.

Reference Description Source We adopted § 86.1337 90, § 89.407, and ISO 8178 1 § 11.7.1 and combined them to include PM sampling, continuous and batch sampling, and raw and dilute sampling. We required procedures to check for analyzer drift. We allowed collecting and correcting for background emissions in dilution air. We required procedures for cold starts, hot starts, soak periods, and hot running tests. § 86.1337 90, § 89.407, ISO 8178 1 § 11.7.1.

§ 1065.545 Validation of proportional flow control for batch sampling Reference Description Source We adopted the performance specification of § 86.1310 2007 for PM sampling systems.( 3) We incorporated additional options for validating proportional sampling based on the principles of CVS sampling. § 86.1310 2007 § 1065.550 Emissions analyzer range and drift validation.

Reference Description Source We adopted the performance specifications in § 86.1340 90, § 89.406, and ISO 8178 1 § 11.8. We allowed for correction of a limited amount of analyzer drift. We developed this procedure jointly with measurement instrument manufacturers and engine manufactures. § 86.1340 90, § 89.406, ISO 8178 1 § 11.8.

§ 1065.590 PM sample preconditioning and tare weighing Reference Description Source We adopted § 86.1312 2007.( 3) We added an option to perform substitution weighing, which has been used in ambient PM sampling successfully   especially when PM concentrations are very low. § 86.1312 2007 § 1065.595 PM sample post conditioning and total weighing.

Reference Description Source We adopted § 86.1312 2007.( 3) We added an option to perform substitution weighing, which has been used in ambient PM sampling successfully   especially when PM concentrations are very low. § 86.1312 2007 Subpart G   Calculations and data requirements § 1065.601 Applicability.

Reference Description Source Technical Amendments 55 We consolidated calculations that were specified multiple times in this part ( i. e. Part 1065). For example we consolidated statistical calculations for instrument performance, alternate system approval, and duty cycle validation in § 1065.602.

We adopted SI units for all calculations, except for one set of example calculations in § 1065.640 where we showed how to convert different reference flow meter signals to molar reference signals.

We provided completely worked out examples for every calculation, including conversion factors for various engineering units.

§ 1065.602 Statistics Reference Description Source We consolidated statistics calculations that were specified multiple times in this part ( i. e. Part 1065). For example we consolidated statistical calculations for instrument performance, alternate system approval, and duty cycle validation. We added examples on how to calculate flow weighted average concentrations at a given standard for various engines. We provided these examples because we scale many measurement instrument specifications to this value tto ensure that Part 1065 is applicable across a wide range of emissions standards and sampling techniques ( e. g. raw, dilute, continuous, and batch sampling)

§ 1065.605 Field test system overall performance check Reference Description Source We required that field test systems pass an overall check versus laboratory measurements. We provided a complete example of the specialized data reduction techniques to perform this check.

§ 1065.610 Test cycle generation Reference Description Source We consolidated all of the calculations for steady state, ramped modal, and transient test cycle generation from § 86.1333 90, § 89.410, ISO 8178 1 § 11.5, and ISO 8178 1 § 11.7. We allowed constant speed engines to operate at the speed( s) selected by the engine's governor or simulated governor. § 86.1333 90, § 89.410, ISO 8178 1 § 11.5, ISO 8178 1 § 11.7 § 1065.630 1980 International gravity formula Reference Description Source Draft Technical Support Document 56 We adopted this formula to prescribe what we meant in previous regulations when we required that you account for local effects on gravity at your location, such as in § 86.1308 84( e)( 1)( i). We recommended to use this formula when conducting dynamometer torque calibration and torque linearity checks according to § 1065.308 and § 1065.310. § 86.1308 84( e)( 1)( i)

§ 1065.340 CVS calibration equations Reference Description Source We adopted CVS calibration calculations from § 86.1319 90 and especially § 86.1319 90( e)( 3), which specified calculations that assume isentropic compressible flow. We adopted molar flow reference signals for calibration to eliminate the use of standard pressure and temperature values, which have been a frequent source of confusion   especially across different regulations. We recognized that 40 CFR Part 86, 40 CFR Part 89, and ISO 8178 1 all have different standard conditions specified in different sections. § 86.1319 90 ( b) We adopted PDP calibration calculations from § 86.1319 90, but we reformulated the equations to make them easier to understand. § 86.1319 90 ( c) We adopted CFV calibration calculations from § 86.1319 90 CFV, but we reformulated the equations to take into account isentropic compressible flow. We specified the new calibration equation to extend use of the calibration data to a wider range of molar masses of an exhaust mixture. We allowed assumptions to be made in order to reduce the new equation to the equation in § 86.1319 90, but we restricted use of the § 86.1319 90 equation to a range of molar masses of flow. We provided similar guidance to this effect in the past.( 1),( 2) § 86.1319 90 ( d) We adopted the SSV equation in § 86.1319 90, but we rearranged it to use a molar reference signal. § 86.1319 90 § 1065.340 CVS flow rate equations Reference Description Source We adopted CVS flow rate calculations from § 86.1319 90 and especially § 86.1319 90( e)( 3), which specified calculations that assume isentropic compressible flow. We adopted molar flow rates to eliminate the use of standard pressure and temperature values, which have been a frequent source of confusion   especially across different regulations. We recognized that 40 CFR Part 86, 40 CFR Part 89, and ISO 8178 1 all have different standard conditions specified in different sections. § 86.1319 90 ( a) We adopted PDP flow rate calculations from § 86.1319 90, but we reformulated the equations to make them easier to understand. § 86.1319 90 Technical Amendments 57 ( b) We adopted CFV flow rate calculations from § 86.1319 90 CFV, but we reformulated the equations to take into account isentropic compressible flow. We specified the new flow rate equation to extend use of the flow meter to a wider range of molar masses of an exhaust mixture. We allowed assumptions to be made in order to reduce the new flow rate equation to the equation in § 86.1319 90, but we restricted use of the § 86.1319 90 flow rate equation to a range of molar masses of flow. We provided similar guidance to this effect in the past.( 1),( 2) § 86.1319 90 ( c) We adopted the SSV flow rate equation in § 86.1319 90, but we rearranged it to calculate a molar flow rate. § 86.1319 90 § 1065.645 Amount of water in an ideal gas.

Reference Description Source We consolidated several other sections' requirements to calculate this value, such as those sections that required an amount of water removed correction, a buoyancy correction, a background emissions correction, chemical balances of fuel, exhaust, and intake air, and flowmeter calibrations and performance checks. We specified this calculation only once in Part 1065 to ensure that this value is calculated in only one way. We adopted an internationally accepted formulation for this value from the World Meteorological Organization.

§ 1065.650 Emissions calculations Reference Description Source We adopted emissions calculations from § 86.1342 94, § 89.418, § 89.419, and ISO 8178 1 § 12 though § 16 to combine steady state, ramped modal, and transient testing calculations. We included raw, dilute, continuous, and batch sampling. We added a new way to calculate brake specific emissions based on the ratio of a value proportional to an emissions mass and another value similarly proportional to work. § 86.1342 94, § 89.418, § 89.419, ISO 8178 1 § 12 though § 16.

§ 1065.655 Chemical balances Reference Description Source We adopted the chemical balances from § 89.418 and ISO 8178 1 Annexe A. We specified how to use chemical balances to determine the amount of water in exhaust, the amount of carbon containing emissions in exhaust, and the dilution fraction of dilution air in diluted raw exhaust. § 89.418 ISO 8178 1 Annexe A Draft Technical Support Document 58 § 1065.657 Drift validation and correction.

Reference Description Source We adopted the drift performance specification from § 86.1340 90, § 89.406, and ISO 8178 1 § 11.8. We added a drift correction to account for a limited amount of analyzer drift. We developed this procedure with instrument manufacturers and engine manufactures. We added this correction to improve repeatability. § 86.1340 90, § 89.406, ISO 8178 1 § 11.8.

§ 1065.658 Noise correction.

Reference Description Source We allowed values lower than a critical noise limit to be set to zero. We specified that this noise limit is the lower of two values: the instrument noise specification that we recommend in Subpart C for lab instruments ( Subpart J for field testing instruments) and the actual noise of an instrument as determined according to Subpart D. We allowed this correction for all instruments with the expectation that it will be most beneficial for field test instruments because they are subject to more external sources of instrument noise.

§ 1065.659 Removed water correction.

Reference Description Source We adopted the corection in § 86.1342 90, § 89.418, , ISO 8178 1 A. 2.4, but we have revised it to take into account any condensation that occurs upstream of a flow meter. § 86.1342 90, § 89.418, ISO 8178 1 A. 2.4 § 1065.660 THC and NMHC determination Reference Description Source We adopted the THC and NMHC determination from § 86.1342 94, ISO 8178 § 15.4. We allowed multiplying THC by 0.98 as an approximation for NMHC. We replaced the hydrocarbon overflow zero and span procedure with a hydrocarbon sampling system contamination check. Up to a certain amount of contamination, we allowed emissions results correction by subtracting the contamination determined with an overflow zero check performed after an analyzer port zero and span. We required this to prevent excessive hydrocarbon contamination from biasing results. We allowed some contamination to be appropriately subtracted from emissions results, which is how the original overflow procedure worked, except that it had no limits on contamination. We required this procedure to improve test repeatability. § 86.1342 94, ISO 8178 § 15.4 Technical Amendments 59 § 1065.665 NMHCE determination Reference Description Source We adopted the THCE and NMHCE determination from § 86.1342 94 and ISO 8178 1 § 15.5 and § 15.6. We allowed multiplying THC by 0.98 as an approximation for NMHC. We replaced the hydrocarbon overflow zero and span procedure with a hydrocarbon sampling system contamination check. Up to a certain amount of contamination, we allowed emissions results correction by subtracting the contamination determined with an overflow zero check performed after an analyzer port zero and span. We required this to prevent excessive hydrocarbon contamination from biasing results. We allowed some contamination to be appropriately subtracted from emissions results, which is how the original overflow procedure worked, except that it had no limits on contamination. We required this procedure to improve test repeatability. § 86.1342 94, ISO 8178 1 § 15.5 and § 15.6 § 1065.667 Dilution air background correction Reference Description Source We adopted the dilution air background correction from § 86.1342 94, § 89.420, and ISO 8178 1 § 13.5. We recommend when to remove background emissions from dilution air. § 86.1342 94, § 89.420 ISO 8178 1 § 13.5 § 1065.670 NOx intake air humidity correction Reference Description Source Draft Technical Support Document 60 We adopted the NOx intake air humidity correction from § 86.1342 94, § 89.418, and ISO 8178 1 § 13.4, but we revised the equation. We used a linear fit to a recent set of comprehensive data collected for the purpose of determining a NOx humidity correction factor.( 5) We generated the equation with a least squares linear regression line of more than 300 data points generated with six different engines over a broad range of humidity conditions. We forced the correction to pass through a value of one ( 1) at 75 grains of water per pound of dry air ( 10.71 g/ kg dry air) to align it with the correction from § 86.1342 94, § 89.418, and ISO 8178 1 § 13.4. This correction is significantly more consistent with computer NOx models versus the previous correction. For example, from the range of ( 0 to 95) % relative humidity at 30

C ambient temperature, the NOx correction from § 86.1342 94, § 89.418, and ISO 8178 1 § 13.4 was 1.70 while the linear correction we adopted was 1.48. A computer NOx model, ALAMO,( 6) predicted a correction of 1.42 for an engine at rated conditions across the same humidity. For this example the linear correction is 4 % higher than the model, but the correction from § 86.1342 94, § 89.418, and ISO 8178 1 § 13.4 is 20 % high. We based this revised equation on data and verified it with a computer model to improve test repeatability. Below is an illustration of the uncorrected data( 5), the data corrected according to § 86.1342 94, § 89.418, and ISO 8178 1 § 13.4,( 5) the data corrected to the equation we adopted in Part 1065, and lines depicting the corresponding correction factors. § 86.1342 94, § 89.418, ISO 8178 1 § 13.4. Technical Amendments 61 § 1065.672 CLD quench check calculations.

Reference Description Source We adopted the chemiluminescent detector Nox analyzer quench check performance specification from § 86.1323 2007.( 3) § 86.1323 2007 § 1065.690 PM sample media buoyancy correction.

Reference Description Source We adopted the bu § 86.1312 2007,( 3) but we eliminated the temperature and humidity portions of the correction because we specified tight humidity and temperature control in the PM weighing environment. We determined that making corrections based on small changes in temperature and humidity might induce error due to the measurement error associated with them. We revised the correction so that it only accounts for changes in barometric pressure, which is the dominant parameter that causes a change in PM sample media buoyancy. § 86.1312 2007. Normalized Brake specific NOx versus Amount of Water in Intake Air Uncorrected NOx, Corrected NOx, and Correction Factors 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 Amount of water in intake air, x H2O ( mol/ mol) Normalized NOx, eNOx ( g/ hp hr)

Uncorrected NOx Part 86 correction ( overcorrection)

Part 1065 correction Draft Technical Support Document 62 § 1065.695 Required data.

Reference Description Source We adopted the data requirements from § 86.1344 94, and we combied these with required data from various standard setting parts and our most recent application formats for certification. § 86.1344 94 EPA's most recent application formats for certification.

Subpart H   Engine fluids, test fuels, analytical gases, and other calibration standards § 1065.701 General requirements for test fuels Reference Description Source We adopted the general requirements for test fuels that was originally in Part 1065.

§ 1065.703 Distillate diesel fuel Reference Description Source We deleted specific ranges of fuel parameters for diesel service accumulation fuel, which is different from § 86.1313 2007. We adopted a 10 mg/ kg minimum limit for aromatics, which is the same as the nonroad diesel engine Tier IV rule,( 7) instead of 25 mg/ kg, which was in § 86.1313 2007. We eliminated the specification for Cetane Index because it is obsolete and because we require Cetane Number, which is a more accurate determination of Cetane. § 86.1313 2007 § 1065.705 Residual fuel [ reserved]

Reference Description Source We reserved this section for a future marine residual fuel specification.

§ 1065.710 Gasoline.

Reference Description Source We adopted the test fuels that were originally in Part 1065. Current Part 1065 § 1065.715 Natural gas.

Reference Description Source We adopted the test fuels that were originally in Part 1065. Current Part 1065 Technical Amendments 63 § 1065.720 Liquefied propane gas Reference Description Source We adopted the test fuels that were originally in Part 1065. Current Part 1065 § 1065.740 Lubricants.

Reference Description Source We adopted the lubricant specification in § 89.330. § 89.330 § 1065.745 Coolants.

Reference Description Source We adopted the coolant specification in § 86.1327 98 § 86.1327 98 § 1065.750 Analytical gases.

Reference Description Source We adopted the analytical gas specifications in § 86.1314 94 and § 89.312, however, we allowed zero gas contamination to scale with the concentration expected at the standard. In some cases this will be a decrease in stringency, however, we significantly increased the stringency on the level of contaminants when very low levels of emissions are expected at the standard. We adopted these changes to improve test repeatability. § 86.1314 94, § 89.312 § 1065.790 Mass standards Reference Description Source We adopted the dynamometer calibration weight specifications in § 86.1308 84 and § 89.305. We specified new requirements for calibration weights for PM balances. § 86.1308 84 § 89.305 Subpart I   Testing with oxygenated fuels.

§ 1065.801 Applicability.

Reference Description Source We applied this subpart to engines tested with a fuel that has a 25 % or greater concentration of oxygenate.

§ 1065.805 Sampling systems.

Reference Description Source Draft Technical Support Document 64 We allowed a photo acoustic analyzer to be used to measure methanol and ethanol in exhaust. We provided similar guidance in the past,( 8)

which is consistent with regulations published by the California Air Resources Board.( 9)

§ 1065.660 Calculations.

Reference Description Source We relocated the calculations to § 1065.665.

Subpart J   Field Testing § 1065.901 Applicability Reference Description Source We applied this subpart to engines with field testing requirements, including manufacturer run on vehicle testing requirements. Refer to the standard setting part for applicability.

We superceded the current field testing subpart in Part 1065 with a new subpart.

§ 1065.905 General provisions.

Reference Description Source We provided a list of information needed from standard setting parts to conduct field testing according to this part. We indicated that much of this subpart relies on specifications in other subparts of Part 1065.

§ 1065.910 Field testing equipment Reference Description Source We specified the equipment we require for field testing. We included equipment for routing exhaust for sampling and flow measurement, mounting hardware, and power supplies.

§ 1065.915 Measurement instruments.

Reference Description Source We specified the measurement instruments we require for field testing by referring to Subpart C. We explained how to use signals from an engine's electronic control module. We specified how to use redundant measurements. We specified how to address the effects of ambient conditions on field test measurement systems. We specified how to estimate torque in the field. Technical Amendments 65 § 1065.920 Calibrations and performance checks Reference Description Source We referred to Subpart D for performance checks. We specified an overall field test system performance check against a laboratory that meets Part 1065.

§ 1065.925 Measurement instrument and equipment preparation Reference Description Source We specified a step by step set of instructions for preparing a field test measurement system for use. We based the instructions on a generic field test system by drawing on our own field testing experience and reports outlining similar instructions.( 10), ( 11)

§ 1065.930 Engine starting, restarting, and shutdown Reference Description Source We specified a step by step set of instructions for engine starting, restarting and shutdown based on lab testing, except that an engine may be shut down and restarted any number of times during a field test.

§ 1065.935 Emission test sequence.

Reference Description Source We specified a step by step set of instructions for running a field test. We based the instructions on a generic field test system by drawing on our own field testing experience and reports outlining similar instructions.( 10), ( 11)

§ 1065.940 Emission calculations.

Reference Description Source We specified the same emissions calculations as used in a laboratory according to § 1065.650. We noted that information from the standard setting parts are required to define individual test intervals within a field test.

Subpart K   Definitions and other reference information § 1065.1001 Definitions.

Reference Description Source Draft Technical Support Document 66 We defined terms that we use in Part 1065. We revised definitions from 40 CFR Part 86 and 40 CFR Part 89. We revised definitions to reflect the use of Part 1065 test procedures and the application of modern emissions control technology such as aftertreatment systems.

§ 1065.1005 Symbols, abbreviations, acronyms, and units of measure.

Reference Description Source We defined the symbols, abbreviations, acronyms, and units of measure that we use in Part 1065. We minimized repeating symbols for different quantities. We used symbols consistent with ISO 31. We revised symbols, abbreviations, acronyms, and units of measure to reflect the use of Part 1065 test procedures and the application of SI units, and molar flow rates.

§ 1065.1010 Reference materials.

Reference Description Source We revised Part 1065 reference materials to include new ISO and NIST publications. Technical Amendments 67 References for Chapter 8 ( 1) Letter from EPA to EMA, " Guidance Regarding Test Procedures for Heavy Duty On Highway and Non Road Engines", Gregory Green, Division Director, Certification and Compliance Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, United States Environmental Protection Agency, December 3, 2002.

( 2) " Supporting Document for Letter to EMA Regarding Acceptable Interpretations and Alternatives to the Rules and Regulations published in the Federal Register, Vol. 66, No. 12, Thursday, January 18, 2001", Matthew Spears, Assessment and Standards Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, United States Environmental Protection Agency, December 3, 2002.

( 3) " Description of Changes to the Test Procedures Specified in 40 CFR Part 86 for Model Year 2007 and Later Heavy Duty Engines", Air Docket A 99 06, IV B 11, Matthew Spears, Assessment and Standards Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, United States Environmental Protection Agency, December 6, 2000.

( 4) " Performance of Partial Flow Sampling Systems Relative to Full Flow Cvs for Determination of Particulate Emissions Under Steady State and Transient Diesel Engine Operation", Khalek Imad A., et al., Southwest Research Institute, Society of Automotive Engineers Technical Paper 2002 01 1718, May 2002.

( 5) " Heavy Duty Diesel Engine NO x and PM Correction Factors", Project 08 2597, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX, July 27, 1999.

( 6) " A PC Based Model for Predicting Nox Reductions in Diesel Engines", Dodge, Lee G., Leone, Douglas M., Naegeli, David W., Dickey Daniel, W., Swenson, Kendall R., Southwest Research Institute Society of Automotive Engineers Technical paper 962060, 1996.

( 7) Nonroad Diesel Tier IV Rule, EPA420 F 04 037, May 2004.

( 8)" Approval of the Request to Use the Innova 1312 Photoacoustic Multi gas Monitor in the Measurement of Ethanol in Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions", Gregory Green, Division Director, Certification and Compliance Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, United States Environmental Protection Agency, January 25, 2002.

( 9) Use of Innova Photoacoustic Multi gas Monitor to Measure Ethanol Exhaust and Evaporative Vehicle Emissions", Mail Out # MSO 2000 08, Summerfield, R. B, Mobile Source Operations Division, California Air Resources Board, June 29,2000.

( 10) " On vehicle, In use, Heavy Duty Diesel Engine ( HDDE) Protocol", Czachura Barry S. J., Analytical Engineering Incorporated, September 2, 2003. Draft Technical Support Document 68 ( 11) " Protocol for Measurement of Air Pollutant Emissions from Ferry Boats", Culnane Mary, San Francisco Water Transit Authority, August 19, 2002.


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approaches currently being taken by four water utilities in the United
States to assess their vulnerability to climate change. The report is
not intended to be a comprehensive listing of assessment approaches or
utilities conducting vulnerability assessments. Rather, its purpose is
to illustrate a range of issues and current approaches taken by
selected utilities that are leaders in climate adaptation to understand
and respond to climate risk. The approaches taken by the different
utilities to assess their vulnerability to climate change range from
sophisticated environmental modeling and scenario analysis to
qualitative methods based on reviews of available literature. The case
studies illustrate different approaches that reflect specific local
needs and conditions, existing vulnerabilities, local partnerships, and
available information about climate change. Information from these case
studies will be of use to water utilities and other members of the
water resources community to inform the development of strategies for
understanding and responding to climate change. The issue of climate
change is complex and will require ongoing attention and study.

II. How To Submit Technical Comments to the Docket at http://
www.regulations.gov

    Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD 2010-
0701, by one of the following methods:
     http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Office of Environmental Information (OEI) Docket
(Mail Code: 2822T), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. The phone number is 202-
566-1752.
     Hand Delivery: The OEI Docket is located in the EPA
Headquarters Docket Center, Room 3334 EPA West Building, 1301
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center's Public
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public
Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Such deliveries are only accepted during
the docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should
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    If you provide comments by mail or hand delivery, please submit
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and three copies.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-
2010-0701. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the
specified comment period. Comments received after the closing date will
be marked ``late,'' and may only be considered if time permits. It is
EPA's policy to include all comments it receives in the public docket
without change and to

make the comments available online at http://www.regulations.gov,
including any personal information provided, unless a comment includes
information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or
other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not
submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected
through http://www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The http://
www.regulations.gov Web site is an ``anonymous access'' system, which
means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you
provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment
directly to EPA without going through http:// www.regulations.gov, your
e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of
the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on
the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that
you include your name and other contact information in the body of your
comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic
files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of
encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional
information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center
homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
    Docket: Documents in the docket are listed in the http://
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information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other materials,
such as copyrighted material, are publicly available only in hard copy.
Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically
in http://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the OEI Docket in the
EPA Headquarters Docket Center.

    Dated: August 13, 2010.
David Bussard,
Acting Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0153; Notice 1]

Continental Tire North America, Inc., Receipt of Petition for
Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

    Continental Tire North America, Inc., (Continental),\1\ has
determined that certain passenger car replacement tires manufactured in
2009 do not fully comply with paragraph S5.5(b) of Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for
Light Vehicles. Continental has filed an appropriate report pursuant to
49 CFR Part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports,
dated August 10, 2010.
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    \1\ Continental Tire North America, Inc. (Continental) is a
replacement equipment manufacturer and importer that is incorporated
in the State of Ohio.
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    Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) (see implementing rule
at 49 CFR part 556), Continental has petitioned for an exemption from
the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on
the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle
safety.
    This notice of receipt of Continental's petition is published under
49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or
other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition.
    Affected are approximately 17,121 size 235/45ZR17 94W Continental
brand Extremecontact DWS model passenger car tires manufactured from
March 2009

to October 2009 at Continental's plant located in Cama[ccedil]ari- BA,
Brasil. A total of approximately 16,325 of these tires have been
delivered to Continental's customers in the United States and Canada.
    NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a
determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers
only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively,
to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a defect or noncompliance
and to remedy the defect or noncompliance. Therefore, these provisions
only apply to the 16,325 \2\ tires that have already passed from the
manufacturer to an owner, purchaser, or dealer.
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    \2\ Continental's petition, which was filed under 49 CFR Part
556, requests an agency decision to exempt Continental as a
replacement equipment manufacturer from the notification and recall
responsibilities of 49 CFR Part 573 for the 16,325 tires that were
delivered to its customers in the United States. However, the agency
cannot relieve Continental distributors of the prohibitions on the
sale, offer for sale, or introduction or delivery for introduction
into interstate commerce of the noncompliant tires under their
control after Continental recognized that the subject noncompliance
existed. Those tires must be brought into conformance, exported, or
destroyed. In addition, any of the affected tires that Continental
has not delivered to its customers must be brought into compliance,
exported or destroyed.
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    Paragraph S5.5(b) of FMVSS No. 139 requires in pertinent part:

    S5.5 Tire markings. Except as specified in paragraphs (a)
through (i) of S5.5, each tire must be marked on each sidewall with
the information specified in S5.5(a) through (d) and on one sidewall
with the information specified in S5.5(e) through (i) according to
the phase-in schedule specified in S7 of this standard. The markings
must be placed between the maximum section width and the bead on at
least one sidewall, unless the maximum section width of the tire is
located in an area that is not more than one-fourth of the distance
from the bead to the shoulder of the tire. If the maximum section
width falls within that area, those markings must appear between the
bead and a point one-half the distance from the bead to the shoulder
of the tire, on at least one sidewall. The markings must be in
letters and numerals not less than 0.078 inches high and raised
above or sunk below the tire surface not less than 0.015 inches* * *
    (b) The tire size designation as listed in the documents and
publications specified in S4.1.1 of this standard;

    Continental explains that the noncompliance is that, due to a mold
labeling error, the sidewall marking on the reference side of the tires
incorrectly identifies the tire size code as ``658R 3VR'' when in fact
it should be identified as ``658P 3VR'' in the tread area of the tires
as required by paragraph S5.5(b).
    Continental also explains that while the non-compliant tires are
mislabeled, all of the tires included in this petition meet or exceed
the performance requirements of FMVSS No. 139.
    Continental argues that this noncompliance is inconsequential to
motor vehicle safety because the noncompliant sidewall marking does not
create an unsafe condition and all other labeling requirements have
been met.
    Continental points out that NHTSA has previously granted similar
petitions for non-compliances in sidewall marking.
    Continental additionally states that it has corrected the affected
tire molds and all future production will have the correct material
shown on the sidewall.
    In summation, Continental believes that the described noncompliance
of its tires to meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 139 is
inconsequential to motor vehicle safety, and that its petition, to
exempt from providing recall notification of noncompliance as required
by 49 U.S.C. 30118 and remedying the recall noncompliance as required
by 49 U.S.C. 30120, should be granted.
    NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a
determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers
only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively,
to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a defect or noncompliance
and to remedy the defect or noncompliance.
    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments on this petition. Comments must refer to the docket and
notice number cited at the beginning of this notice and be submitted by
any of the following methods:
    a. By mail addressed to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    b. By hand delivery to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Section is open on
weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Federal Holidays.
    c. Electronically: By logging onto the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Web site at http://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the
online instructions for submitting comments. Comments may also be faxed
to 1-202-493-2251.
    Comments must be written in the English language, and be no greater
than 15 pages in length, although there is no limit to the length of
necessary attachments to the comments. If comments are submitted in
hard copy form, please ensure that two copies are provided. If you wish
to receive confirmation that your comments were received, please
enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard with the comments. Note that
all comments received will be posted without change to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Documents submitted to a docket may be viewed by anyone at the
address and times given above. The documents may also be viewed on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by following the online
instructions for accessing the dockets. DOT's complete Privacy Act
Statement is available for review in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477-78).
    The petition, supporting materials, and all comments received
before the close of business on the closing date indicated below will
be filed and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials
received after the closing date will also be filed and will be
considered to the extent possible. When the petition is granted or
denied, notice of the decision will be published in the Federal
Register pursuant to the authority indicated below.
    Comment closing date: December 29, 2010.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at
CFR 1.50 and 501.8.

    Issued on: November 19, 2010.
Claude H. Harris,
Acting Associate Administrator for Enforcement.
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