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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 82

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2017-0472; FRL-9975-19-OAR]
RIN 2060-AT53

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Revision to References for
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sector To Incorporate Latest Edition
of Certain Industry, Consensus-Based Standards; Withdrawal

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received adverse
comment on the direct final rule titled ``Protection of Stratospheric
Ozone: Revision to References for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Sector to Incorporate Latest Edition of Certain Industry, Consensus-
based Standards,'' published on December 11, 2017. Therefore, through
this document we are withdrawing that direct final rule.

DATES: The direct final rule published at 82 FR 58122 on December 11,
2017 is withdrawn effective March 7, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chenise Farquharson, Stratospheric
Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (Mail Code 6205T),
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EPA received adverse comment on the
direct final rule ``Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Revision to
References for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sector to Incorporate
Latest Edition of Certain Industry, Consensus-based Standards,''
published on December 11, 2017 (82 FR 58122). The direct final rule
stated that if the Agency received adverse comment by January 25, 2018,
the direct final rule would not take effect and EPA would publish a
timely withdrawal in the Federal Register. Because we received adverse
comment on that direct final rule during that comment period we are
withdrawing the direct final rule in this document. We will address all
significant comments in any subsequent final action, which would be
based on the parallel proposed rule also published on December 11, 2017
(82 FR 58154). As stated in the direct final rule and the parallel
proposed rule, there will not be a second comment period on this
action.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 82

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Recycling, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements, Stratospheric ozone layer.

    Dated: February 28, 2018.
E. Scott Pruitt,
Administrator.

    Accordingly, the amendments to appendix R to subpart G of 40 CFR
part 82 published on December 11, 2017 (82 FR 58122) are withdrawn
effective March 7, 2018.

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION IX AIR DIVISION

Technical Support Document
for
EPA's Rulemaking
for the
California State Implementation Plan

Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District Rule 2.29
Graphic Arts Printing Operations

Prepared by: Shaye Hong
Reviewed by: Doris Lo

January 2021

RULE IDENTIFICATION
Agency
Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District

SIP Approved Rule
Rule 2.29  -  Graphic Arts Printing Operations
Adopted  -  May 25, 1994
Submitted  -  November 30, 1994
EPA Approved  -  August 21, 1998 (63 FR 44792)

Subject of this TSD
Rule 2.29  -  Graphic Arts Printing Operations
Amended - July 11, 2018
Submitted  -  August 20, 2018

Completeness Finding
Determination of Completeness Letter: August 23,2018

BACKGROUND

The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District (YSAQMD) regulates a portion of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Basin, which is designated and classified as a "Severe" nonattainment area for the 2008 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)  and "Moderate" for 2015 8-hr ozone NAAQS (see 40 CFR section 81.305). For ozone nonattainment areas classified as Moderate or above, the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires that the State submit State Implementation Plan (SIP) provisions to require implementation of reasonably available control technology (RACT) (see CAA 182(b)(2) and 182(f)).
Rule 2.29 was approved into the SIP on August 20, 1998 (63 FR 44792). Minor amendments were made and submitted to CARB in 1997 and 2008. These revisions were not submitted to the EPA. On February 3, 2017, the EPA published a Finding of Failure to Submit (82 FR 9158) because the YSAQMD had not submitted a RACT SIP for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS demonstrating RACT for various Control Techniques Guidelines (CTG) categories including the graphic arts categories.  EPA Region 9 provided comments to the YSAQMD on June 23, 2014, to address the Control Technique Guidelines for Offset Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing (EPA-453/R-06-003). Comments were also provided on May 22, 2018, to update requirements for fountain solution storage to meet the CTG and record keeping time to be consistent with Title V standards. This rule submittal revises fountain solution VOC limits to meet the CTG, fountain solution storage temperature to meet the CTG, and record keeping time to be consistent with Title V standards.

RULE SUMMARY

The purpose of Rule 2.29 is to reduce VOC emissions from graphic arts operations. This includes but is not limited to the prepress and press operations, and the cleaning materials and processes associated with any digital, screen, gravure, letterpress, flexographic and lithographic printing process, including any related coating and laminating processes. Rule 2.29 establishes VOC content limits and workplace standards. It also describes related recordkeeping, reporting, and monitoring requirements. Rule 2.29 does not apply to digital printing operations, aerosol adhesives, or stripping of cured coatings, adhesives, or inks.

Before YSAQMD's amendments in July 2018, there were about a dozen facilities operating under a permit for graphic arts printing operations within Yolo-Solano.

Changes from the approved SIP rule include:

Section 100
102  -  Added applicability section which specifies that the rule applies to all graphic arts operations or any person who sells or distributes graphic arts materials.
110 - Amended small-user exemption to exempt facilities permitted to emit less than 1,200 lbs VOC per calendar quarter. Previously, the exemption exempted facilities that emitted less than 400 lbs of VOC in any month.
111-113  -  Removed exemption for laboratory and experimental operations. Added exemptions for digital printing, aerosol adhesives, and stripping or cured coatings, adhesives, and inks.

Section 200
Added definitions for Aerosol Adhesive, Digital Printer, Digital Printing Operations, Electrophotography, Emission Control System, Exempt Compounds, Ink Jet, Ionography, Magnetography, Pantone Inks, Resists, Surface Preparation, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content, and Thermography.
Amended definitions for VOC which now refers to definitions as described in Rule 1.1 Provisions and Definitions instead of listing out all exempt compounds.

Section 300
301 Combined flexographic, gravure, letterpress, and lithographic requirements into one set of standards.
302 - Lowered VOC content limit for fountain solutions to 100g/L to meet CTG requirements and added VOC limit for resists.
303  -  Increased required overall capture and control efficiency from 75% on a mass basis to 95% by weight.
304 - Added "Storage and Disposal- General" to replace the former section 305.3 and now requires that containers be non-adsorbent and non-leaking in addition to being closed at all times except while in use.
305 - Changed "Solvent Evaporative Loss Minimization" section to "Requirements for Surface Preparation and Cleanup materials" which refers to SIP approved Rule 2.31 Surface Preparation and Clean Up containing more stringent and specific requirements for solvents used for surface preparation and cleanup.
306  -  Added prohibition of sale section which prohibits the supply, sale, solicit, or offer of any material for use in graphic arts operations that does not comply with the standards in section 300 of this rule.

Section 400
         Added prohibition of specification section to state that a person shall not specify the use of inks, coatings, adhesives, or fountain solutions in graphic arts operations that do not meet the requirements of this rule. Requirements of this section applies to all written and oral contracts.

Section 500
501.1 - Expanded to specifically list out record keeping requirements including material name and manufacturer, application method, coating category and mix ratio, and actual VOC content and regulatory VOC content.
503 - Changed requirement for records to be maintained from 2 years to 5 years

Section 600
603 - "VOC Content-UV Inks" updated to call out specific method (test method D5403-93 (2013)
604 - "Exempt Compounds" updated from ASTM D4457-85 to ASTM D4457-02 (2008)
609 "Metal Content" updated from South Coast Air Quality Management District's Spectrographic Method 311 to South Coast Air Quality Management District's Method 318-95 Determination of Weight Percent Elemental Metal in Coating by X-Ray Diffraction
EVALUATION CRITERIA  -  The following criteria were used to evaluate the submitted rule.

1.Enforceability  -  CAA §110(a)(2)(A) requires SIPs to "include enforceable emission limitations and other control measures, means, or techniques . . .  as may be necessary or appropriate to meet the applicable requirements of [the CAA]." In addition, CAA §172(c)(6) requires that nonattainment area SIPs "include enforceable emission limitations, and such other control measures means or techniques . . . as well as schedules and timetables for compliance, as may be necessary or appropriate to provide for attainment of such standard in such area by the applicable attainment date . . . ." The Bluebook (Issues Relating to VOC Regulation Cutpoints, Deficiencies, and Deviations, EPA, May 25, 1988) and the Little Bluebook (Guidance Document for Correcting Common VOC & Other Rule Deficiencies, EPA Region 9, August 21, 2001) were used to help evaluate compliance with the CAA §110(a)(2)(A) requirement for enforceability.

2.Stringency  -  SIPs must require RACT for each category of sources covered by a
      Control Technique Guideline (CTG) document as well as each major source of NOx or VOCs in ozone nonattainment areas classified as Moderate or above (see sections 182(b)(2) and 182(f)). EPA's CTGs titled, "Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources- Volume VIII: Graphic Arts Rotogravure and Flexography" (EPA-450/2-78-033, December 1978), "Control Techniques Guidelines for Offset Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing" (EPA 453/R-06-002, September 2006), and other state and local rules for this category were used to help evaluate the rule for compliance with the RACT requirements of CAA §182(b)(2) and §182(f).

      3.SIP Revisions  -  CAA §110(l) prohibits EPA from approving any SIP revision that would interfere with any applicable requirement concerning attainment or reasonable further progress (RFP) or any other applicable requirement of the CAA. In addition, CAA §193 prohibits the modification of any SIP-approved control requirement in effect before November 15, 1990, in a nonattainment area, unless the modification ensures equivalent or greater emission reductions of the relevant pollutant(s).

EPA EVALUATION  -  A summary of our evaluation of the three criteria follows.

      1. Enforceability  -  To help ensure enforceability, the rule requirements and applicability are clear, and the monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and other provisions sufficiently ensure that affected sources and regulators can consistently evaluate and determine compliance with Rule 2.29.

      Section 100 of this rule clearly states the requirements for smaller use exemption. Definitions added to section 200 of this rule help to clarify what is considered graphic arts operations as well which operations and are exempt.  The updated standards and added tables in section 300 specify VOC content standards for graphic arts and screen-printing operations related products and material types. Minor updates to test methods referenced in section 600 include appropriate monitoring and test methods. The rule revisions do not negatively impact the enforceability of the rule, thus, the rule remains enforceable.

      2. Stringency  -  The submitted rule is as stringent as EPA's 1997 and 2006 CTGs: "Control Technique Guidelines for Offset Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing" and "Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources  -  Volume VII: Graphic Arts-Rotogravure and Flexography."

      In addition, rule comparison was performed against the following:
Maricopa Air Quality Department Rule 337, "Graphic Arts," revised August 17, 2011
Placer County Air Quality Management District Rule 239, "Graphic Arts Operations," amended October 11, 2012
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Rule 450, "Graphic Arts," amended August 23, 2008
South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1130, "Graphic Arts," amended May 2, 2014

      We found YSAQMD Rule 2.29 is equally stringent. As a result, we propose to determine that this rule fulfills RACT requirements.

      3. SIP Revisions  -  We propose to determine that our approval of the submittal would comply with CAA §§110(l) and 193 because (1) the proposed SIP revision would not interfere with any CAA requirements, including requirements for RFP and attainment of the NAAQS, and (2) the emission limits in the submitted rule are more stringent than the existing SIP-approved control requirements that they would replace.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE NEXT RULE REVISION  -  The following revisions are not currently the basis for rule disapproval but are recommended for the next time the rule is amended.

Correct the typographical error in section 209 to say "Electrophotography" instead of "Electophotography."
Section 501.1 refers to actual VOC content and regulatory VOC content. Add definitions for actual VOC and regulatory VOC content to distinguish between the two.

EPA ACTION - The submitted Rule 2.29 strengthens the SIP, and YSAQMD did not associate any VOC emission reductions with the rule revision. The rule meets the relevant CAA § 110 and part D requirements. Therefore, EPA staff recommends approval of Rule 2.29 pursuant to CAA §§ 110(k)(3) and 301(a).

REFERENCES

"Issues Relating to VOC Regulation Cutpoints, Deficiencies, and Deviations," (a.k.a., Bluebook) EPA OAQPS, May 25, 1988.
"Guidance Document for Correcting Common VOC & Other Rule Deficiencies," (a.k.a., Little Bluebook), EPA Region 9, August 21, 2001.
"Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Solvent Metal Cleaning," EPA-450/2-77-022, November 1977.
Control Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Package Printing," EPA 453/R-06-003, September 2006.
"Control Techniques Guidelines for Offset Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing." EPA 453/R-06-002, September 2006.
"Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources- Volume VIII: Graphic Arts-Rotogravure and Flexography," EPA-450/2-78-033, December 1, 1978.
YSAQMD Proposed Amendments to Rule 2.29 Final Staff Report, July 2, 2018.
Maricopa Air Quality Department Rule 337, "Graphic Arts", revised August 17, 2011, SIP approved February 9, 1998 (63 FR 6489).
South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1130, "Graphic Arts", amended May 2, 2014 and approved into the SIP July 14, 2015 (80 FR 40915).
Placer County Air Quality Management District Rule 239, "Graphic Arts Operations", amended October 11, 2012, SIP approved March 14, 2013 (79 FR 14178).
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Pollution Control District Rule 450, "Graphic Arts", amended August 23, 2008, SIP approved April 9, 2010 (75 FR 18068).


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0298; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01549-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
that proposed to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would
have applied to certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-
1A10 airplanes. The NPRM would have required an inspection of the low-
pressure distribution supply duct to determine the part number, and
replacement if necessary, as specified in a Transport Canada Civil
Aviation (TCCA) AD. Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA has determined
that the affected operator has already addressed the unsafe condition
by incorporating the proposed required actions on the affected
airplanes. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.

DATES: As of August 25, 2021, the proposed rule, which was published in

the Federal Register on April 16, 2021 (86 FR 20091), is withdrawn.

ADDRESSES:

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0298; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD action, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Siddeeq Bacchus, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued an NPRM that proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 airplanes. The NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on April 16, 2021 (86 FR 20091). The NPRM was prompted
by a report that an incorrect low-pressure distribution supply duct may
be installed in the forward cargo compartment. The NPRM proposed to
require an inspection of the low-pressure distribution supply duct to
determine the part number, and replacement if necessary, as specified
in a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD.

Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued

    Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA has verified that the proposed
actions have been done on the affected airplanes. Therefore, the FAA
has determined that AD action is not appropriate.
    Withdrawal of the NPRM constitutes only such action and does not
preclude the FAA from further rulemaking on this issue, nor does it
commit the FAA to any course of action in the future.

Comments

Support for the NPRM

    The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) expressed
support for the NPRM.

Request To Not Issue the Proposed AD

    Delta Air Lines (Delta) requested that the proposed AD not be
issued. DAL stated that replacement of the affected part as required by
the proposed AD had already been done on both of the affected
airplanes. Alternatively, Delta requested that the FAA allow use of the
high-pressure ground connection as an alternative to the auxiliary
power units because Delta's affected airplanes had been preserved in
storage and could not be started if necessary to perform a required
leak check. The FAA agrees with the commenter's requests, but because
the FAA is withdrawing the NPRM, Delta's alternative request is no
longer necessary.

FAA's Conclusions

    Upon further consideration, the FAA has determined that the NPRM is
unnecessary. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.

Regulatory Findings

    Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed
nor a final rule. This action therefore is not covered under Executive
Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979).

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Withdrawal

    Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking (Docket No. FAA-
2021-0298), which was published in the Federal Register on April 16,
2021 (86 FR 20091), is withdrawn.

    Issued on August 19, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-1085; Product Identifier 2018-SW-100-AD; Amendment
39-19541; AD 2019-01-02]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight
Display Units

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000
Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD),
EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed
on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling the Automatic Dependent
Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In function and revising the Airplane
Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS). This AD was prompted by reports of
flight displays repetitively resetting. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective February 7, 2019.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 7,
2019.
    We must receive comments on this AD by March 11, 2019.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact
Aspen Avionics, Inc., 5001 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 100,
Albuquerque, NM 87110; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or at https://aspenavionics.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on
the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2018-1085.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
1085; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, the Special Airworthiness
Information Bulletin (SAIB), any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristi Bradley, Aerospace Engineer,
COS Section, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort
Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On November 21, 2018, we issued SAIB SW-18-31 to alert owners and
operators of an airworthiness concern for aircraft with an Aspen
EFD1000 PFD, an EFD1000 MFD, an EFD1000 EBD, or an EFD500 MFD unit, as
installed by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA10822SC. SAIB
SW-18-31 was prompted by 14 reports of flight display units repeatedly
resetting, uncommanded, in flight. In installations where multiple
Aspen EFDs provide redundancy, this repeat resetting may result in loss
of all altitude, attitude, and airspeed information during the reset
period. The units reset in five- to ten-minute intervals. For each
occurrence, it may take the display up to one minute to recover. While
the cause of this issue is under investigation, preliminary information
suggests that the cause may be related to the ADS-B In (FIS-B) Weather
Interface option installed on the units with software version 2.9. SAIB
SW-18-31 recommends restricting flight to flight under Visual Flight
Rules (VFR) only and suspending night operations to allow safe
operation in the event of loss of flight display functionality.
Alternatively, SAIB SW-18-31 recommends disabling the ADS-B In (FIS-B)
option, which is not required. SAIB SW-18-31 also requests that owners
and operators notify the FAA of aircraft that experience any similar
events.
    SAIB SW-18-31 was issued to notify the public that an unsafe
condition may exist. Since we issued SAIB SW-18-31, additional analysis
of the reports of uncommanded resets and the nature of the possible
unsafe condition were evaluated, and we have determined that a more
urgent safety need requiring AD action is necessary. As a result, we
are adopting this AD for certain Aspen EFD1000 PFD, EFD1000 MFD,
EFD1000 EBD, and EFD500 MFD units installed on various airplanes. This
AD requires disabling the ADS-B In function and revising the AFMS to
reflect that the ADS-B In has been disabled on the unit. The actions
specified in this AD are intended to prevent intermittent loss of
airspeed, attitude, and altitude information during flight. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of control of the
airplane in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) or at night.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Aspen Avionics Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB2018-
01, dated November 21, 2018.

This service information contains procedures to disable the ADS-B In
function and revise the AFMS.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Other Related Service Information

    We reviewed Aspen Avionics AFMS No. 900-00008-001, Revision AD,
dated November 18, 2016, and approved December 8, 2016. This service
information contains general information, operating limitations,
emergency and normal procedures, performance information, weight and
balance information, and system description information for airplanes
with Aspen flight display units installed.

FAA's Determination

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

AD Requirements

    This AD requires disabling the ADS-B In function in each installer
menu by changing the RS-232 INPUT for the bus connected to the ADS-B In
to NONE. This AD also requires revising the AFMS to reflect each
disabled unit.

Differences Between the AD and the Service Information

    The service information specifies contacting an Aspen Avionics
dealer to disable the ADS-B In function, whereas this AD requires
contacting the FAA for approval of the procedure.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action. The design approval holder is
currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe
condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed,
approved, and available, we might consider additional rulemaking.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because intermittent loss of airspeed, attitude, and altitude
information during flight could result in loss of control of the
airplane in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) or at night. The
compliance time for the required action is shorter than the time
necessary for the public to comment and for publication of the final
rule. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reason
stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or
arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include Docket No. FAA-2018-1085
and Product Identifier 2018-SW-100-AD at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
final rule because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this final rule.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 2,000 aircraft of U.S. registry.
We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order to
comply with this AD. Labor costs are estimated at $85 per work-hour.
    Disabling the ADS-B In function and revising the AFMS would take
about 0.5 work-hour for an estimated cost of $43 per unit and up to
$258,000 for the U.S. fleet.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs''
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders,
balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and
associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation
Division.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2019-01-02 Aspen Avionics, Inc.: Amendment 39-19541; Docket No. FAA-
2018-1085; Product Identifier 2018-SW-100-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective February 7, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight
Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function
Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, or EFD500 MFD
units, that are installed on various aircraft and meet all
conditions in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), and (c)(1)(iii) of
this AD.
    (i) Software version 2.9 (SW 2.9) is installed;
    (ii) The Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) Weather
Interface option is enabled; and
    (iii) Independent airspeed, attitude, and altitude back-up
instruments are not installed.
    (2) Airplanes known to have these flight display units installed
include, but are not limited to, the following:
    (i) Aermacchi S.p.A. Model S.205--18/F, S.205--18/R, S.205--20/
F, S.205--20/R, S.205--22/R, S.208, and S.208A airplanes;
    (ii) Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. Model AL 60 (previously
designated as Model LASA 60), AL 60-B, AL 60-C5, and AL 60-F5
airplanes;
    (iii) Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Model PA-60-600 (Aerostar
600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P), and PA-
60-602P (Aerostar 602P) airplanes;
    (iv) Alexandria Aircraft, LLC (type certificate previously held
by Bellanca, Inc.), Model 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30,
17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31ATC, and 17-31TC airplanes;
    (v) American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 402, 7ECA, 7GCAA,
7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8GCBC, and 8KCAB airplanes;
    (vi) APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10 B airplanes;
    (vii) Cirrus Design Corporation Model SR20 and SR22 airplanes;
    (viii) Commander Aircraft Corporation (type certificate
previously held by CPAC, Inc.) Model 112, 112B, 112TC, 112TCA, 114,
114A, 114B, and 114TC airplanes;
    (ix) Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division,
Model V-77 (Army AT-19) airplanes;
    (x) Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc., Model DA20-A1 and DA20-C1
airplanes;
    (xi) Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc. (type certificate
previously held by Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH), Model DA 40
and DA 40F airplanes;
    (xii) Discovery Aviation, Inc. (type certificate previously held
by Liberty Aerospace Incorporated), Model XL-2 airplanes;
    (xiii) Dynac Aerospace Corporation Model Aero Commander 100,
Aero Commander 100A, Aero Commander 100-180, Volaire 10, and Volaire
10A airplanes;
    (xiv) EADS-PZL ``Warszawa-Okecie'' S.A. (type certificate
previously held by Panstwowe Zaklady Lotnicze) Model PZL-104 WILGA
80, PZL-104M WILGA 2000, PZL-104MA WILGA 2000, PZL-KOLIBER 150A, and
PZL-KOLIBER 160A airplanes;
    (xv) Extra Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH (type
certificate previously held by Extra Flugzeugbau GmbH) Model EA 300,
EA 300/L, EA 300/S, EA 300/200, and EA 400 airplanes;
    (xvi) Frakes Aviation (type design controlled by FAA, Southern
Region, for Grumman American Aviation Corporation) Model G-44 (Army
OA-14, Navy J4F-2), G-44A, and SCAN Type 30 airplanes;
    (xvii) FS 2003 Corporation (type certificate previously held by
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.) Model PA-12 and PA-12S airplanes;
    (xviii) GROB Aircraft AG (type certificate previously held by
GROB Aerospace GmbH i.l.) Model G115, G115A, G115B, G115C, G115C2,
G115D, G115D2, G115EG, and G120A airplanes;
    (xix) Helio Aircraft, LLC, Model H-250, H-295 (USAF U-10D), H-
391 (USAF UL-24), H-391B, H-395 (USAF L-28A and U-10B), H-395A, H-
700, H-800, HST-550, HST-550A (USAF AU-24A), and HT-295 airplanes;
    (xx) Interceptor Aviation, Inc. (type certificate previously
held by Interceptor Aircraft Corporation), Model 200, 200A, 200B,
200C, 200D, and 400 airplanes;
    (xxi) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 402-2 airplanes;
    (xxii) Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. (type certificate
previously held by Maule Aircraft Corporation), Model Bee Dee M-4,
M-4, M-4C, M-4S, M-4T, M-4-180C, M-4-180S, M-4-180T, M-4-210, M-4-
210C, M-4-210S, M-4-210T, M-4-220, M-4-220C, M-4-220S, M-4-220T, M-
5-180C, M-5-200, M-5-210C, M-5-210TC, M-5-220C, M-5-235C, M-6-180,
M-6-235, M-7-235, M-7-235A, M-7-235B, M-7-235C, M-7-260, M-7-260C,
M-7-420A, M-7-420AC, M-8-235, MT-7-235, MT-7-260, MT-7-420, MX-7-
160, MX-7-160C, MX-7-180, MX-7-180A, MX-7-180AC, MX-7-180B, MX-7-
180C, MX-7-235, MX-7-420, MXT-7-160, MXT-7-180, and MXT-7-180A
airplanes;
    (xxiii) Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M22 airplanes.
    (xxiv) Mooney International Corporation (type certificate
previously held by Mooney Aviation Company, Inc.) Model M20, M20A,
M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, M20R,
and M20S airplanes;
    (xxv) Pacific Aerospace, Ltd. (type certificate previously held
by Found Aircraft Canada, Inc.), Model FBA-2C, FBA-2C1, and FBA-2C2
airplanes;
    (xxvi) Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd., Model PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-
6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/
B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2
airplanes;
    (xxvii) Piper Aircraft, Inc. (type certificate previously held
by The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.), Model PA-18, PA-18 ``105''
(Special), PA-18 ``125'' (Army L-21A), PA-18 ``135'' (Army L-21B),
PA-18 ``150,'' PA-18A, PA-18A``135,'' PA-18A ``150,'' PA-18AS
``125,'' PA-18AS ``135,'' PA-18AS ``150,'' PA-18S, PA-18S ``105''
(Special), PA-18S ``125,'' PA-18S ``135,'' PA-18S ``150,'' PA-19
(Army L-18C), PA-19S, PA-20, PA-20 ``115,'' PA-20 ``135,'' PA-20S,
PA-20S ``115,'' PA-20S ``135,'' PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-
150, PA-22-160, PA-22S-135, PA-22S-150, PA-22S-160, PA-23, PA-23-
160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250, PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-24-400,
PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180,
PA-28-181, PA-28-201T, PA-28-235, PA-28-236, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200,
PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, PA-28RT-201T, PA-28S-160, PA-
28S-180, PA-30, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-
301T, PA-32-301XTC, PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301 (SP),
PA-32R-301T, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32S-300, PA-34-200, PA-
34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-39, PA-40, PA-44-180, PA-44-180T, PA-46-
310P, and PA-46-350P airplanes;
    (xxviii) Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o (type certificate
previously held by PZL MIELEC) Model PZL M26 01 airplanes;
    (xxix) Revo, Incorporated Model Colonial C-1, Colonial C-2, Lake
LA-4, Lake LA-4A, Lake LA-4P, Lake LA-4-200, and Lake Model 250
airplanes;
    (xxx) Robert E. Rust, Jr. (type certificate previously held by
Robert E. Rust), Model DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk 21, DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk 22
and DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk 22A airplanes;
    (xxxi) Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. (type certificate previously held
by Navion Aircraft, LLC), Model Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army
L-17B and L-17C), Navion B, Navion D, Navion E, Navion F, Navion G,
and Navion H airplanes;
    (xxxii) Slingsby Aviation, Ltd., Model T67M260 and T67M260-T3A
airplanes;
    (xxxiii) SOCATA (type certificate previously held by Socata
Groupe Aerospatiale) Model MS 880B, MS 885, MS 892A-150, MS 892E-
150, MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye 100S, Rallye 150ST,
Rallye 150T, Rallye 235C, Rallye 235E, TB 9, TB 10, TB 20, TB 21,
and TB 200 airplanes;
    (xxxiv) SOCATA, S.A., Socata Groupe Aerospatiale, Model GA-7
(Cougar) airplanes;
    (xxxv) Spartan Model 7W (Army UC-71) airplanes;
    (xxxvi) Swift Museum Foundation, Inc., Model GC-1A and GC-1B
airplanes;
    (xxxvii) Symphony Aircraft Industries, Inc. (type certificate
previously held by Ostmecklenburgische Flugzeugbau GmbH), Model OMF-
100-160 and SA 160 airplanes;
    (xxxviii) Textron Aviation, Inc. (type certificate previously
held by Cessna Aircraft Company), Model 120, 140, 140A, 150, 150A,
150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K, 150L, 150M,
152, 170, 170A, 170B, 172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F (USAF
T-41A), 172G, 172H (USAF T-41A), 172I, 172K, 172L, 172M, 172N, 172P,
172Q, 172R, 172RG, 172S, 175, 175A, 175B,

175C, 177, 177A, 177B, 177RG, 180, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E,
180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, 180K, 182, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D, 182E,
182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R,
182S, 182T, 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, 206, 206H, 207, 207A,
210, 210A, 210B, 210C, 210D, 210E, 210F, 210G, 210H, 210J, 210K,
210L, 210M, 210N, 210R, 210-5 (205), 210-5A (205A), 310, 310A (USAF
U-3A), 310B, 310C, 310D, 310E (USAF U-3B), 310F, 310G, 310H, 310I,
310J, 310J-1, 310K, 310L, 310N, 310P, 310Q, 310R, 320, 320A, 320B,
320C, 320D, 320E, 320F, 320-1, 335, 336, 337, 337A, 337B, 340, 340A,
A150K, A150L, A150M, A152, A185E, A185F, E310H, E310J, LC40-550FG,
LC41-550FG, LC42-550FG, P172D, P206, P206A, P206B, P206C, P206D,
P206E, P210N, P210R, R172E (USAF T-41B, USAF T-41C or D), R172F
(USAF T-41D), R172G (USAF T-41C or D), R172H (USAF T-41D), R172J,
R172K, R182, T182, T182T, T206H, T207, T207A, T210F, T210G, T210H,
T210J, T210K, T210L, T210M, T210N, T210R, T-303, T310P, T310Q,
T310R, TP206A, TP206B, TP206C, TP206D, TP206E, TR182, TU206A,
TU206B, TU206C, TU206D, TU206E, TU206F, TU206G, U206, U206A, U206B,
U206C, U206D, U206E, U206F, and U206G airplanes;
    (xxxix) Textron Aviation, Inc. (type certificate previously held
by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation and Beechcraft Corporation), Model
19A, 23, 35, 35R, 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-C33, 35-C33A, 36, 45
(YT-34), 50 (L-23A), 56TC, 58, 58A, 58P, 58PA, 58TC, 58TCA, 76, 95,
95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B (T-42), 95-C55, 95-C55A,
A23, A23A, A23-19, A23-24, A24, A24R, A35, A36, A36TC, A45 (T-34A,
B-45), A56TC, B19, B23, B24R, B35, B36TC, B50 (L-23B), B95, B95A,
C23, C24R, C35, C50, D35, D45 (T-34B), D50 (L-23E), D50A, D50B,
D50C, D50E, D50E-5990, D55, D55A, D95A, E33, E33A, E33C, E35, E50
(L-23D, RL-23D), E55, E55A, E95, F33, F33A, F33C, F35, F50, G33,
G35, G50, H35, H50, J35, J50, K35, M19A, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35,
V35A, and V35B airplanes;
    (xl) The Boeing Company (type certificate previously held by
Rockwell International) Model AT-6 (SNJ-2), AT-6A (SNJ-3), AT-6B,
AT-6C (SNJ-4), AT-6D (SNJ-5), AT-6F (SNJ-6), BC-1A, SNJ-7, and T-6G
airplanes;
    (xli) The King's Engineering Fellowship (TKEF) Model 44
airplanes;
    (xlii) The Waco Aircraft Company (type certificate transferred
to the public domain) Model YMF airplanes;
    (xliii) Topcub Aircraft, Inc. (type certificate previously held
by Cub Crafters, Inc.), Model CC18-180 and CC18-180A airplanes;
    (xliv) True Flight Holdings, LLC (type certificate previously
held by Tiger Aircraft, LLC), Model AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B, AA-1C, AA-5,
AA-5A, AA-5B, and AG-5B airplanes;
    (xlv) Twin Commander Aircraft, LLC, Model 500, 520, 560, and
560A airplanes;
    (xlvi) Univair Aircraft Corporation Model 108, 108-1, 108-2,
108-3, and 108-5 airplanes;
    (xlvii) Viking Air Limited (type certificate previously held by
Bombardier, Inc., and deHavilland, Inc.) Model DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2
Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes;
    (xlviii) Vulcanair S.p.A. (type certificate previously held by
Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A.) Model AP68TP-300
``Spartacus,'' AP68TP-600 ``Viator,'' P.68, P.68 ``Observer,'' P.68
``Observer 2,'' P.68B, P.68C, P.68C-TC, and P.68TC ``Observer''
airplanes;
    (xlix) WSK PZL Mielec and OBR SK Mielec Model PZL M20 03
airplanes;
    (l) W.Z.D. Enterprises, Inc. (type certificate previously held
by JGS Properties, LLC, and Quartz Mountain Aerospace, Inc.), Model
11A and 11E airplanes;
    (li) Zenair, Ltd., Model CH2000 airplanes; and
    (lii) Zlin Aircraft a.s. (type certificate previously held by
Moravan a.s.) Model Z-143L and Z-242L airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC): 3410, Flight Environment
Data; and 3420, Attitude and Direction Data System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of repetitive uncommanded
resetting of the flight display units. We are issuing this AD to
prevent intermittent loss of airspeed, attitude, and altitude
information during flight. The unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could result in loss of control of the airplane in Instrument
Meteorological Conditions (IMC) or at night.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Before the next flight in IMC or at night, or within 25 hours'
time-in-service, whichever occurs first:
    (1) Disable the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-
B) In function in each unit by following the Procedure, paragraphs
5.2.a. and b., of Aspen Avionics Mandatory Service Bulletin No.
SB2018-01, dated November 21, 2018 (SB2018-01); except, where
SB2018-01 specifies contacting an Aspen Avionics dealer to disable
the ADS-B In function, this AD requires disabling the ADS-B IN
function using a method approved in accordance with paragraph (h) of
this AD.
    (2) Revise the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement in accordance
with paragraph 5.2.c of SB2018-01.
    Note 1 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: The AFM for the aircraft
affected by this AD is required to be furnished with the aircraft,
per 14 CFR 23.1581. Further, operators of the aircraft affected by
this AD must operate in accordance with the limitations specified in
the AFM, per 14 CFR 91.9.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority
to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(i) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Kristi Bradley,
Aerospace Engineer, COS Section, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Aspen Avionics Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB2018-01,
dated November 21, 2018 (the date is printed only on the first
page).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Aspen
Avionics, Inc., 5001 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque,
NM 87110; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or at https://aspenavionics.com/.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-
321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 16, 2019.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation Division, AIR-601, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-00104 Filed 1-22-19; 8:45 am]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-52640; File No. SR-NYSE-2004-51]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange, Inc.;
Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule and Amendment No. 1 Thereto Relating
to a Proposed Interpretation to Rule 342 (Offices--Approval,
Supervision, and Control)

October 19, 2005.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Exchange Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is
hereby given that on September 3, 2004, the New York Stock Exchange,
Inc. (``NYSE'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or the ``Commission'') the proposed rule
change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have
been prepared by the Exchange. On September 28, 2005, the Exchange
filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change, replacing the
original filing in its entirety. The Commission is publishing this
notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested
persons.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The NYSE is filing with the Commission a proposed Interpretation of
Exchange Rule 342 (Offices--Approval, Supervision, and Control) to
permit the waiver of the qualified resident branch office manager
requirement for ``limited purpose offices'' with more than three
registered representatives. The text of the proposed rule change is
available on the NYSE Web site (http://www.nyse.com/pdfs/NYSE-2004-51_A-1.pdf
), at the principal office of the NYSE, and in 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

Synopsis

    The Exchange proposes amendments to NYSE Rule 342 that would permit
members and member organizations to seek a waiver of the qualified
(Series 9/10--General Sales Supervisor, Options/General or Series 24--
General Securities Principal (after July 1, 2001) examinations)
resident branch office manager requirement for ``Limited Purpose
Offices'' with more than three registered representatives (``RRs'').
``Limited Purpose Office'' is a proposed new category that would
include branch office locations with RRs that conduct limited business
activities, or that have limited registration qualifications (e.g.,
Series 6--Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products
Representative or Series 52--Municipal Securities Representative). The
proposed rule change sets forth a process by which members and member
organizations may seek a waiver from the Exchange of the on-site branch
office manager requirement on a case-by-case basis, following
prescribed criteria as set forth in the proposed Interpretation.

Background

    Currently, except for ``small offices,'' all member and member
organization branch offices are required to have an on-site qualified
manager. The Interpretation of NYSE Rule 342.15 limits a small office
to a total of three RRs. If an office has three or fewer RRs, the
office is not required to have a qualified branch office manager on-
site. Instead, the small office must be under the close supervision and
control of the main office or other designated branch office that has a
qualified branch office manager on-site. In addition, supervision and
control procedures must be made part of the member's or member
organization's written plan of supervision. Recently, member
organizations with branch offices that have a limited scope of
activities, but that don't meet the definition of ``small office''
under the Interpretation, have approached the Exchange seeking relief
from the requirement that such offices have a qualified branch office
manager on-site.
    As members and member organizations have been faced with ever
changing demographics of their workforce, as well as with evolving
regulatory and market environments, many have responded by
fundamentally altering the ways in which their business is conducted.
For example, there has been a large increase in the number of small,
multi-function offices that offer a combination of services related not
only to securities brokerage, but also to banking and insurance
products. Concurrently, advances in technology have resulted in
increasingly sophisticated surveillance capabilities that enable
members and member organizations to more effectively supervise and
control the business activities of their associated persons in such
offices from remote locations, such as another branch office or a
firm's main office.
    Given these surveillance and monitoring capabilities, and the
often-limited scope of securities-related business activities conducted
in many offices, the requirement to have an on-site qualified branch
office manager may often be neither practical nor necessary.
Consequently, the Exchange has re-examined its ``four-or-more''
standard for requiring on-site supervision, and considered whether
alternate criteria, such as limited securities sales activity coupled
with proper risk-based supervisory controls and follow-up, should be
determining factors for granting regulatory relief currently available
only to small offices.\3\
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    \3\ See SR-NYSE-2002-34 (Definition of Branch Office). The
Exchange has taken a similar risk-based approach in its definition
of branch office and the exceptions to that definition for remote
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    Prior to the adoption of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the
``GLBA''),\4\ banks were completely exempted from the definition of the
terms ``broker'' and ``dealer'' under the Exchange Act.\5\ The GLBA
amended the definition of these terms and replaced the full exception
with functional exceptions. Thus, under the current terms of the
Exchange Act, banks must either limit their securities activities to
those that fit within the functional exceptions, or conduct those
activities through a registered broker-dealer. As a result, many banks
with affiliated broker-dealers have entered

into business arrangements with those broker-dealers to ensure that
non-excepted ``broker'' or ``dealer'' activities are properly
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    \4\ Pub. L. 106-102, 113 Stat. 1338 (1999). The GLBA lowered
barriers between the banking and securities industries erected by
the Banking Act of 1933 (known as the Glass-Steagall Act) Pub. L.
73-66, ch. 89, 48 Stat. 162 (1933) (codified in various sections of
12 U.S.C.).
    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. (Before the GLBA, Exchange Act Section
3(a)(4) defined the term ``broker'' as ``any person engaged in the
business of effecting transactions in securities for the account of
others, but does not include a bank. Before the GLBA, Exchange Act
Section 3(a)(5) defined the term ``dealer'' as ``any person engaged
in the business of buying and selling securities for his own
account, through a broker or otherwise, but does not include a bank
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    One common practice is for the two entities to ``dually employ''
those bank personnel acting in a broker or dealer capacity with both
the bank and the registered broker-dealer. This enables banking
personnel to register and qualify for securities license exam
qualifications, such as the Series 6 (Investment Company and Variable
Contracts Products Representative), the Series 7 (General Securities
Registered Representative) and the Series 66 (Uniform Combined State
Law), in order to conduct broker and dealer activities on behalf of the
registered broker-dealer affiliate. Other broker-dealer alliances,
primarily with insurance companies and investment companies, have also
engaged in similar business arrangements involving dual employment and
referrals among various registered entities.
    Because the dually employed persons often primarily conduct
business (e.g., banking, insurance, mutual funds) other than broker or
dealer activities, they typically physically remain on bank, insurance
company, or investment company premises. However, because they are
employees of the registered broker-dealer as well, the office is
considered a branch office pursuant to NYSE Rule 342. If it is a branch
office with more than three RRs, it is required to have a qualified
branch office manager on-site. As noted above, the Interpretation of
NYSE Rule 342 currently exempts only small offices--defined as offices
with three or fewer RRs--from the on-site qualified branch office
manager requirement.
    This does not offer much flexibility to shared, multi-function
broker-dealer offices that have more than three RRs but don't offer a
full line of securities products and services. Often, offering a
limited selection of securities products is an accommodation to the
bank's, insurance company's or investment company's customers, and
these products are complementary to such entities' traditional
activities. In fact, many broker-dealer business models are becoming
more reliant on offices of more than three RRs servicing geographically
isolated locations with an abbreviated securities product/services
menu. Because of the limited scope of securities-related business
conducted in these offices, members and member organizations often have
the technological capability to adequately supervise and control them
without having a qualified branch office manager on-site.

Supervision

    Pursuant to NYSE Rule 342, all offices of members and member
organizations must be subject to an effective system of supervision and
control. As broker-dealers have incorporated technological advancements
into their business activities, they have been able to make greater use
of electronic means to enhance overall supervision and control. For
instance, firms have enacted policies and procedures that require their
RRs to communicate through internal e-mail systems, which are used by
supervisors and firms for monitoring and surveillance purposes.
Centralized communication networks are likewise used to monitor the
trading and handling of funds in customer accounts serviced in branch
offices. All such activities are generally transacted through a broker-
dealer's internal order management system, which feeds surveillance
systems and exception reports.
    The reports these systems can provide monitor activities as diverse
as registration and continuing education status; daily trade review;
new accounts review and approval; errors and corrections; employee
trade and monthly statement review; outside business activity; selling
away; customer address changes; customer complaints; blue sky
monitoring; cancel and rebills; fund switch exceptions; missing
documentation; various risk and product limits; and correspondence
review and approval. With regard to correspondence, broker-dealers have
utilized a variety of systems to organize electronic correspondence,
such as e-mail, so that it can be monitored and reviewed in a timely
manner. In addition, these systems have enabled firms to index, store
and search e-mails for investigative and surveillance purposes.

Proposal

    Given that the development of technologically sophisticated systems
has automated and enhanced so many aspects of the supervisory process
and expanded the range of supervisory functions that can be conducted
remotely, the Exchange believes more flexibility and discretion is
needed to determine whether a qualified on-site branch office manager
is necessary for offices with more than three RRs if only a limited
range of securities-related services is offered, or if a limited level
of such activity is conducted. The proposed Interpretation would
address this need. Further, it would give increased flexibility to
member organizations that acquire new offices through merger,
acquisition or regulatory change, to structure their business
activities in compliance with Exchange supervisory requirements.
    Under the proposed Interpretation, members and member organizations
seeking a waiver of the on-site qualified branch office manager
requirement for limited purpose offices would be required to provide a
written plan of risk-based supervision and control acceptable to the
Exchange. Notwithstanding the grant of a waiver, all limited purpose
offices would be required to be under the close supervision and control
of a qualified person, as defined under NYSE Rule 342.13, at the main
office or other designated branch office.
    The Exchange believes that allowing a risk-based approach to
supervision for limited purpose offices would benefit members' and
member organizations' diverse business models while maintaining the
integrity of their supervision and control systems. The proposed
Interpretation sets forth factors to be used in determining whether a
location qualifies as a limited purpose office and the supervisory
requirements for each such office, including:
    (i) The number of registered persons in the office (the RR to
offsite Branch Office Manager ratio), their registration category, and
the functions they perform (the nature and level of the RRs'
responsibilities would be taken into account);
    (ii) The scope and types of business activities conducted (in
general, the nature of business should not pose special risks or
otherwise warrant on-site supervision);
    (iii) The nature and complexity of products and services offered
(likewise, the products and services offered should not pose special
risks or otherwise warrant on-site supervision);
    (iv) The volume of business done (e.g., annual revenues, number of
transactions, number of customers, etc. Locations with high activity
levels would generally be deemed more likely to require an on-site
manager);
    (v) The adequacy of procedures to supervise the limited purpose
office activities; and
    (vi) The adequacy and independence of systems and supervisory
persons for regular and ``for cause'' internal and third party
inspections and audits.\6\
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    With respect to factors (v) and (vi) above, the Exchange expects
members and member organizations to present a system of supervision and
control

reasonably designed to detect and prevent regulatory violations and
which otherwise meets the requirements of NYSE Rule 342. Such a system
should include, but is not limited to, the following elements, where
applicable: (1) Clearly articulated policies and procedures, and
sufficient resources to implement them; (2) systematic monitoring of
activity using routine and exception reporting criteria; (3) an
appropriate system of follow-up and review if ``red flags'' are
detected, and mechanisms for verifying that deficiencies are corrected;
(4) routine and ``for cause'' inspections, including possible use of
unannounced surprise inspections; (5) offsite monitoring of trading,
handling of funds, and use of personal computers; (6) adequate
designation of supervisors and clearly delineated supervisory
responsibilities, including a system of review and follow-up to ensure
that such supervision is sufficiently independent and is diligently
exercised; (7) monitoring of outside business activities and outside
accounts; (8) monitoring and surveillance of internal and external
communications; and (9) the education and training of RRs and their
supervisors to ensure they understand their responsibilities under the
firm's procedures and all applicable securities laws.
    In addition to the elements enumerated above, members and member
organizations should also take into consideration relevant guidance
provided by the Exchange and other regulatory bodies when developing
their supervisory plan for a proposed limited purpose office.\7\
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    \7\ See, e.g., NYSE Info Memo 04-38 (Amendments to Rules 342,
401, 408 and 410 Relating to Supervision and Internal Controls)
(July 26, 2004); SEC Division of Market Regulation Staff Legal
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    All of the above factors will be considered as a whole to determine
whether an application for limited purpose office status should be
granted. However, any one factor could cause an application to be
delayed or rejected by the Exchange if it raises a substantive issue
with respect to the appropriateness or advisability of a remote
supervisory arrangement. If an application for limited purpose office
status encompasses more than one office, pursuant to a categorical
description or plan, the member organization must submit the proposed
list of prospective offices so as to disclose the scope of the request.
    Members and member organizations will be responsible for
maintaining a readily available, current and accurate list of all
locations either specifically approved and designated by the Exchange
as a limited purpose office, or otherwise designated as such pursuant
to a general categorical description or plan approved by the Exchange.
Further, any material change with respect to the representations made
by any member or member organization pursuant to this Interpretation
with respect to any location so approved and designated must be
promptly brought to the attention of the Exchange for reconsideration.
2. Statutory Basis
    The basis for the proposed rule change is the requirement under
Section 6(b)(5) \8\ of the Exchange Act that the rules of the Exchange
be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices,
to promote just and equitable principles of trade, and, in general to
protect investors and the public interest.
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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 not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Exchange 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

    Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may
designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to
be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding, or (ii) as to
which the Exchange consents, the Commission will:
    (a) By order approve such proposed rule change, or
    (b) Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be 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, as amended, 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 e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-NYSE-2004-51 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-9303.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSE-2004-51. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail 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 inspection
and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street,
NE., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such 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-NYSE-2004-51 and should be
submitted on or before November 15, 2005.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\9\
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Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary.
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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
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER12-1401-001.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Motion to Withdraw Rate Schedule No. 11 in ER12-1401
to be effective 12/19/2013.
    Filed Date: 1/31/14.
    Accession Number: 20140131-5416.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/21/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-1779-001.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Motion to Withdraw Rate Schedule No. 11 in ER12-1779
to be effective 12/19/2013.
    Filed Date: 1/31/14.
    Accession Number: 20140131-5438.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/21/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-1697-000.
    Applicants: Kiwi Energy Inc.
    Description: Refund Report to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 1/31/14.
    Accession Number: 20140131-5501.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/21/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1212-001.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: 2014-01-31--Schedule 43C Illinois Power Edwards SSR
Amendment to be effective 1/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/31/14.
    Accession Number: 20140131-5239.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/21/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1225-001.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Lea County Stated Rate Amendment Filing to be
effective 4/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/31/14.
    Accession Number: 20140131-5486.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/21/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1239-000.
    Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
    Description: SDGE TO4 Formula Settlement Filing to be effective 9/
1/2013.
    Filed Date: 1/31/14.
    Accession Number: 20140131-5487.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/21/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1240-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: 1276R6 KCP&L NITSA NOA to be effective 1/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/31/14.
    Accession Number: 20140131-5490.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/21/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1241-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: 2028R6 Sunflower Electric Power Corporation NITSA NOA
to be effective 1/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/31/14.
    Accession Number: 20140131-5495.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/21/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1242-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: 2014-01-31--SA 6506 Presque Isle SSR Agreement to be
effective 2/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/31/14.
    Accession Number: 20140131-5503.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/21/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1243-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: 2014-01-31--Schedule 43G Presque Isle SSR to be
effective 2/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/31/14.
    Accession Number: 20140131-5506.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/21/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1244-000.
    Applicants: New England Power Pool Participants Committee.
    Description: February 2014 Membership Filing to be effective 1/1/
2014.
    Filed Date: 1/31/14.
    Accession Number: 20140131-5508.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/21/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1245-000.
    Applicants: FirstEnergy Solutions Corp.
    Description: Application of FirstEnergy Solutions Corp. for
authorization to sell electricity to The Potomac Edison Company, an
affiliate.
    Filed Date: 1/31/14.
    Accession Number: 20140131-5537.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/21/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1246-000.
    Applicants: MATL LLP.
    Description: Revise Schedule 7 for Auction to be effective 4/4/
2014.
    Filed Date: 2/3/14.
    Accession Number: 20140203-5139.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/24/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1247-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: 2014-02-03--SGIP Order 792 Compliance Filing to be
effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 2/3/14.
    Accession Number: 20140203-5153.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 2/24/14

    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: February 3, 2014.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD21-11-000]

Reliability Technical Conference; Notice of Technical Conference

    Take notice that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission) will convene its annual Commissioner-led Reliability
Technical Conference in the above-referenced proceeding on Thursday,
September 30, 2021 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern
time. The conference will be held either in-person--at the Commission's
headquarters at 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426 in the
Commission Meeting Room (with a WebEx option available)--or
electronically.
    The purpose of this conference is to discuss policy issues related
to the reliability of the Bulk-Power System.
    The conference will be open for the public to attend, and there is
no fee for attendance. Supplemental notices will be issued prior to the
conference with further details regarding the agenda, how to register
to participate, and the format (including whether the technical
conference will be held in-person or electronically). Information on
this technical conference will also be posted on the Calendar of Events
on the Commission's website, www.ferc.gov, prior to the event.
    The conference will also be transcribed. Transcripts will be
available for a fee from Ace Reporting,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please
send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>call toll-free<PHONE_NUMBER>
(voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a fax to<PHONE_NUMBER> with
the required accommodations.
    For more information about this technical conference, please
contact Lodie White at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER>. For
information related to logistics, please contact Sarah McKinley at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: March 5, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER20-1800-000]

Techren Solar IV LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-
Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Techren Solar IV LLC's application for market-based rate authority,
with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes
a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is June 1, 2020.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://ferc.gov) using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: May 12, 2020.
 Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
 Deputy Secretary.
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