[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 213 (Monday, November 4, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59432-59435]
[FR Doc No: 2019-23976]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-87414; File No. SR-MRX-2019-22]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq MRX, LLC; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Options 3,
Section 17, the Exchange's Kill Switch Risk Protection

October 29, 2019.
    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 October 15, 2019, Nasdaq MRX, LLC (``MRX'' 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).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend Options 3, Section 17, which sets
forth the Exchange's optional Kill Switch risk protection.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
website at http://nasdaqmrx.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
    The Exchange proposes to expand the optional Kill Switch risk
protection the Exchange offers to Members today to allow cancellation
and restriction of quotes, orders, or both. This new functionality will
be offered alongside the existing port Kill Switch (as defined below),
which currently allows Members to cancel and restrict only their
orders. The Exchange also proposes to amend its rules to add more
detail on how the port Kill Switch operates today. As discussed further
below, no functional changes to the existing port Kill Switch
functionality are being contemplated by this rule change; rather, the
Exchange is providing more detailed information on the port Kill Switch
so that the rule is more aligned with the current operation of existing
functionality.
Port Kill Switch
    Today, Kill Switch provides Members with a risk management tool for
immediate control of their order activity. Specifically as set forth in
Options 3, Section 17(a), Kill Switch enables Members to initiate a
message \3\ to the System \4\ to promptly cancel orders and restrict
entry of new orders

until re-entry has been enabled. Members may submit a request to the
System to cancel orders for that Member. The System will send an
automated message to the Member when a Kill Switch request has been
processed by the Exchange's System.
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    \3\ Today, Members are able to send a message to the Exchange to
initiate the Kill Switch. A Kill Switch message may be sent through
the Exchange order entry ports FIX or OTTO (hereinafter, referred to
as ``port Kill Switch'').
    \4\ The term ``System'' means the electronic system operated by
the Exchange that receives and disseminates quotes, executes orders
and reports transactions. See Options 1, Section 1(a)(48).
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    If orders are cancelled by the Member utilizing the Kill Switch, it
will result in the removal of all orders for the Member.\5\ The Member
is unable to enter additional orders until the Member has made a verbal
request to the Exchange and Exchange staff has set a re-entry indicator
to enable re-entry.\6\ Once enabled for re-entry, the System will send
a Re-entry Notification Message to the Member. The applicable Clearing
Member for that Member will also be notified of the re-entry into the
System after orders are cancelled as a result of the Kill Switch,
provided the Clearing Member has requested to receive such
notification.
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    \5\ Members may not cancel orders by symbol. Of note, Opening
Sweeps are also cancelled. An Opening Sweep is a Market Maker order
submitted for execution against eligible interest in the system
during the Opening Process pursuant to Options 3, Section 8(b)(1).
See Options 3, Section 7(u). Consistent with current auction
functionality, PIM auction orders and responses are not cancelled.
PIM is the Exchange's price improvement mechanism. See Options 3,
Section 13. Other auctions orders and responses are cancelled.
    \6\ The Member must directly and verbally contact the Exchange
to request the re-set.
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    The Exchange now proposes to provide additional detail regarding
the port Kill Switch described above to better align the Rule with
existing system functionality. The Exchange proposes to clarify that
Members may submit a Kill Switch request to the System through FIX or
OTTO for the Member's requested identifier (i.e., badge \7\ or mnemonic
\8\) (``Identifier'') on a user level (i.e., by individual badge or
mnemonic).\9\ As such, Members using the port Kill Switch today may
elect to cancel all existing orders and restrict entry of additional
orders by individual badge/mnemonic (i.e., Identifier).\10\
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    \7\ A ``badge'' shall mean an account number, which may contain
letters and/or numbers, assigned to Market Makers. A Market Maker
account may be associated with multiple badges. See Options 1,
Section 1(a)(4).
    \8\ A ``mnemonic'' shall mean an acronym comprised of letters
and/or numbers assigned to Electronic Access Members. An Electronic
Access Member account may be associated with multiple mnemonics. See
Options 1, Section 1(a)(22).
    \9\ Using the port Kill Switch, Members are only able to cancel
and restrict their order activity at the user level (i.e., by
individual Identifier). As discussed below, the new Kill Switch
enhancement will offer Members the additional option of submitting
requests at the user level or group level--in other words, by
individual Identifier or for a group of Identifiers. See, e.g.,
Nasdaq Options Market (``NOM'') Chapter VI, Sec. 6(d), which sets
forth NOM's Kill Switch rule, for similar terminology related to
Identifier.
    \10\ Thus, for example, an Electronic Access Member that is
configured to trade on the Exchange in mnemonics ABCD1, ABCD2, and
ABCD3 would submit a separate request for each mnemonic using the
port Kill Switch, which would result in the cancellation of all
existing orders and the restriction of additional orders associated
with mnemonics ABCD1, ABCD2, and ABCD3 on the Exchange.
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    While the current rule text does not specifically provide for the
ability to cancel and restrict orders by individual Identifier(s), the
existing port Kill Switch functionality operates in this manner today.
Accordingly, the Exchange proposes to replace the existing language in
section (a)(1) with the following to make clear how the System operates
today: ``A Member may submit a request to the System through FIX or
OTTO to cancel all existing orders and restrict entry of additional
orders for the requested Identifier(s) on a user level on the
Exchange.''
    As noted above, the Exchange is not proposing any functional
modifications to the existing port Kill Switch; rather, all of the
changes proposed above are to provide additional specificity as to how
the port Kill Switch operates today for greater consistency between the
rule text and the operation of the System. Lastly, the Exchange
proposes to delete the last sentence of (a)(1), which is redundant with
the re-entry provisions already set forth in the Rule.\11\
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    \11\ See Options 3, Section 17(a)(2). As discussed below, this
section will be renumbered as section (a)(3) under this proposal.
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GUI Kill Switch
    The Exchange also proposes to add new functionality that would
enhance the current Kill Switch risk protection for orders to apply to
both orders and quotes.\12\ The Exchange will provide this enhancement
through a separate graphical user interface (hereinafter, ``GUI Kill
Switch'') as an alternative way for Members to manage their trading
activity.\13\ As discussed below, the new GUI Kill Switch will be
functionally similar to the existing port Kill Switch, with the most
notable difference being the added ability to cancel all existing
quotes and block the entry of additional quotes. For instance, similar
to the port Kill Switch today, Members will be able to use the GUI Kill
Switch for requested Identifier(s) on the Exchange. Accordingly,
Options 3, Section 17 will be amended to reflect that the Exchange will
offer the proposed GUI Kill Switch alongside the existing port Kill
Switch. In particular, paragraph (a) will provide that Kill Switch
would enable Members to initiate a message to the System to promptly
cancel and restrict their quote and order activity on the Exchange, as
further described in the Rule. The Exchange also proposes to specify
that Members may submit a Kill Switch request to the System for certain
Identifier(s) on either a user or group level. Permissible groups must
reside within a single Member firm.\14\
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    \12\ As discussed more fully later in the filing, the proposed
Kill Switch enhancement will also have additional features to allow
Members to kill quotes and/or orders for requested Identifier(s) on
either a user or group level.
    \13\ The GUI Kill Switch will be available to all Members
through a web-based interface.
    \14\ For example, a permissible group could include all badges
associated with a Market Maker. Member would be able to set up these
groups beforehand to include all or some of the Identifiers
associated with the Member firm so that a GUI Kill Switch request
could apply to this pre-defined group.
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    As discussed above, while the proposed language in section (a) on
applying Kill Switch for requested Identifier(s) on the Exchange is
new, these features exist today with respect to the port Kill Switch.
Accordingly, the proposed changes in (a) with respect to order
cancellation and restriction clarify the current manner in which the
port Kill Switch operates today, and also extends the rule to encompass
the proposed GUI Kill Switch.
    The Exchange further proposes to describe the new GUI Kill Switch
functionality in new section (a)(2).\15\ Specifically, the Exchange
proposes to add the following: ``Alternatively, a Member may submit a
request to the System through a graphical user interface to cancel all
existing, and restrict entry of additional, quotes and/or orders for
the requested Identifier(s) on either a user or group level on the
Exchange.'' \16\
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    \15\ In light of adopting this new section, current (a)(2) will
be renumbered as (a)(3).
    \16\ Members may not cancel orders and quotes by symbol using
the GUI Kill Switch, similar to how orders may not be cancelled by
symbol through the port Kill Switch today. Also similar to the port
Kill Switch, Opening Sweeps will be cancelled upon initiating the
GUI Kill Switch. Lastly, all auction orders and responses other than
PIM orders/responses will similarly be cancelled. See supra note 5.
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    The Exchange believes that the proposed enhancement to the Kill
Switch will offer Members an alternative means to control their
exposure, through a separate interface which is not dependent on the
integrity of the member's own systems, should the member experience a
failure. Because the proposed enhancement will be provided through a
separate user interface instead of one of the Exchange's order entry
ports, the Exchange believes it would promote transparency in its Rules
to separately define these alternative methods in (a)(1) and (a)(2). As
noted above, the

proposed enhancement is similar to the existing port Kill Switch that
allows Members to control their order activity but has additional
optionality, most significantly the ability to cancel and restrict
quotes, orders, or both. Furthermore, Members can set up the GUI Kill
Switch so they are able to control their quote and/or order activity
for an individual Identifier or a group of Identifiers,\17\ as compared
to the port Kill Switch which is limited to individual Identifiers
only.\18\
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    \17\ As noted above, NOM Chapter VI, Sec. 6(d) has similar
terminology in its Kill Switch rule. See supra note 9. Furthermore,
the proposed GUI Kill Switch is functionally similar to NOM's Kill
Switch in that both are offered through a separate graphical user
interface and have similar features, including the ability for
members to apply Kill Switch for certain identifiers on a user or
group level.
    \18\ As an example of the GUI Kill Switch, assume a Market Maker
is configured to trade on the Exchange in badges 123A, 123B, and
123C, with pre-defined settings that include all three badges as one
group to which the GUI Kill Switch will apply. The Market Maker
could then submit a GUI Kill Switch request to restrict their quote
activity for the pre-defined group, resulting in the cancellation of
all existing quotes and restriction of additional quotes associated
with badges 123A, 123B, and 123C on the Exchange. The same Market
Maker could instead opt to submit a GUI Kill Switch request for only
badge 123A to cancel all existing quotes and restrict entry of
additional quotes for that individual badge. The proposed
functionality therefore allows the Member to have more optionality
as compared to the existing mechanism.
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    The re-entry provisions in section (a)(3) will also be amended
throughout to reflect that the re-entry process after initiating the
GUI Kill Switch will be identical to the current process for the port
Kill Switch. Specifically, once a Member initiates either the port or
GUI Kill Switch, the Member will be unable to enter additional orders,
and/or quotes if pursuant to the GUI Kill Switch, for the affected
Identifier(s) until the Member has made a verbal request to the
Exchange and Exchange staff has set a re-entry indicator to enable re-
entry.\19\ Lastly, the Exchange proposes to make a related change in
the last sentence of section (a)(3) to delete the reference to order
cancellation, and also provide that the ``applicable Clearing Member
will be notified of such re-entry . . .'' for better readability.
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    \19\ Identical to re-entry for the port Kill Switch, Members
must directly and verbally contact the Exchange to request the re-
set if they initiate the GUI Kill Switch. See supra note 6 with
accompanying text.
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act \20\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act \21\ 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 enhancing the risk protections available to Members. The
proposal promotes policy goals of the Commission which has highlighted
the need for execution venues, exchange and non-exchange alike, to
enhance risk protection tools and other mechanisms to decrease risk and
increase stability.\22\
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    \20\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \21\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
    \22\ See, e.g., Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 69077
(March 8, 2013), 78 FR 18083 (March 25, 2013) (Proposing Release) at
18090-91; and 73639 (November 19, 2014), 79 FR 72251 (December 5,
2014) (Adopting Release) at 72253 (highlighting that quality
standards, testing and improved error response mechanisms are among
the issues needing very thoughtful and focused attention in today's
securities markets).
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    The proposed GUI Kill Switch, similar to the existing port Kill
Switch, is designed to protect Members in the event the Member
encounters a situation, like a systems issue, for which they would need
to withdraw temporarily from the market. The individual Member firm
benefits of enhanced risk protections, including Kill Switch
mechanisms, flow downstream to counter-parties both at the Exchange and
at other options exchanges, thereby increasing systemic protections as
well. Additionally, because the Exchange will continue offer this
optional risk tool to all Members, the Exchange believes that it will
encourage liquidity generally and remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and
protect investors and the public interest. To the extent the Exchange's
proposal provides Members with greater control over their quotes and
orders, and allows them to remove quotes and cancel orders in an
appropriate manner, then the proposal may encourage Members to provide
liquidity on MRX and thus contribute to fair and orderly markets in a
manner that protects the public interest and protects investors.
    As noted above, this optional risk tool will continue to be offered
to all Members. The Exchange further represents that its proposal will
continue to operate consistently with the firm quote obligations of a
broker-dealer pursuant to Rule 602 of Regulation NMS and that the
functionality is not mandatory. Specifically, any interest that is
executable against a Member's orders or quotes that are received \23\
by the Exchange, prior to the time the Kill Switch is processed by the
System, will automatically execute at the price up to the Member's
size. The Kill Switch message will be accepted by the System in the
order of receipt in the queue and will be processed in that order so
that interest that is already accepted into the System will be
processed prior to the Kill Switch message. Messages sent to the System
by the Kill Switch are processed in the order they are received by the
matching engine, through the same queuing mechanism that a quote or
order message is processed. The Exchange also notes that the latency
profile of the GUI Kill Switch is comparable to the latency profile of
killing interest through a message based Kill Switch from a Member's
order entry port.
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    \23\ The time of receipt for an order or quote is the time such
message is processed by the Exchange's order book.
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    A Market Maker's obligation to provide two-sided quotes on a daily
basis is not diminished by the removal of such quotes and/or orders by
utilizing the Kill Switch. Market Makers that utilize Kill Switch will
not be relieved of the obligation to provide intra-day quotes pursuant
to Options 2, Section 5(e), nor will it prohibit the Exchange from
taking disciplinary action against a Market Maker for failing to meet
its quoting obligations each trading day.
    The proposed changes will also permit Clearing Members that clear
transactions on a Member's behalf pursuant to a Letter of Guarantee
\24\ to receive information regarding the Member's re-entry into the
System after the Member initiates the GUI Kill Switch, and makes the
verbal request to the Exchange for re-entry pursuant to Options 3,
Section 17(a). As is the case today with the port Kill Switch, because
such Clearing Members guarantee all transactions on behalf of that
Member and therefore bear the risk associated with those transactions,
the Exchange believes that it is appropriate for the Clearing Member to
receive information regarding re-entry into the System after quotes
and/or orders are cancelled as a result of the GUI Kill Switch, should
the Clearing Member request such notification. This information may
help provide Clearing Members with greater control and flexibility in
managing the risk associated with the Member's activity.
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    \24\ A Letter of Guarantee obligates the issuing Clearing Member
to accept financial responsibilities for all Exchange transactions
made by the guaranteed Member. See Options 6, Section 4(a) and (b).
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    Lastly, the Exchange believes that the proposed changes to add
greater specificity with respect to how the port Kill Switch currently
operates (i.e., that a Kill Switch request sent through FIX or OTTO
will result in the cancellation

of all existing orders, and restrict entry of additional orders for the
requested Identifier(s) on a user level on the Exchange) will promote
greater transparency around the existing Kill Switch, and will serve to
better align the Exchange's rules with current System functionality, to
the benefit of investors and the public interest.

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 proposal does not impose an
undue burden on intramarket competition because all Members may avail
themselves of the Kill Switch. The Kill Switch risk protection is
optional. The proposed rule change to expand this risk protection to
encompass quote cancellation and restriction will further protect
Members in the event the Member is suffering from a systems issue or
from the occurrence of unusual or unexpected market activity that would
require them to withdraw from the market in order to protect investors.
The Exchange notes other exchanges, including the Exchange's affiliated
options markets, similarly offer Kill Switch protections for both
quotes and orders.\25\
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    \25\ The proposed GUI Kill Switch protections are similar to
those available on its affiliated options markets Nasdaq BX
(``BX''), NOM, and Nasdaq Phlx (``Phlx''). See BX Chapter VI,
Section 6(d); NOM Chapter VI, Section 6(d); and Phlx Rule 1019(b).
See also CBOE Exchange Rule 5.34(c)(7) and BOX Options Exchange Rule
7280(b) for other options exchanges that offer Kill Switch
protections for quotes and orders.
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C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    No written comments were 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 \26\ and
subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\27\
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    \26\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \27\ 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 text of the proposed rule change, at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
The Exchange has requested that the Commission waive the pre-filing
requirement. The Commission hereby waives that requirement.
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \28\ normally
does not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of the
filing. However, pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii),\29\ the Commission
may designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has
requested that the Commission waive the 30-day operative delay.
According to the Exchange, waiver of the operative delay is consistent
with the protection of investors and the public interest because it
would provide Members with greater control over their quotes and
orders, which may reduce disruptive trading events to the benefit of
all investors and the public interest. The Exchange notes that similar
kill switch protections are available on other options exchanges,\30\
and as such, the proposed rule change does not raise any new, unique or
substantive issues. The Commission believes that waiving the 30-day
operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors and the
public interest. Accordingly, the Commission waives the 30-day
operative delay and designates the proposed rule change operative upon
filing.\31\
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    \28\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \29\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \30\ See supra notes 25.
    \31\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission also has considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
78c(f).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. 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-MRX-2019-22 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-MRX-2019-22. 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-MRX-2019-22 and should be submitted on
or before November 25, 2019.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\32\
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    \32\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-23976 Filed 11-1-19; 8:45 am]
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

WASHINGTON, DC

Issued by the Department of Transportation on August 28, 2003

   NOTICE OF ACTION TAKEN -- DOCKET OST-97-3031

________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________

This serves as notice to the public of the action described below, taken
by the Department official indicated (no additional confirming order
will be issued in this matter).

Application of    Continental Airlines, Inc.    filed   5/13/2003  to:

XX Renew for two years exemption under 49 U.S.C. 40109 to provide the
following service:

Scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail
between New York/Newark and Dublin, Ireland, and to integrate this
authority with its existing exemption and certificate authority.

.

Applicant rep:   Hershel I. Kamen,<PHONE_NUMBER>   DOT Analyst:  Gerald
Caolo,<PHONE_NUMBER>

D I S P O S I T I O N

XX  Granted (subject to conditions, see below)

The above action was effective when taken:   August 28, 2003, through
August 28, 2005

Action taken by:   Paul L. Gretch, Director

		    Office of International Aviation

XX  The authority granted is consistent with the aviation agreement
between the United States and

Ireland.

Except to the extent exempted or waived, this authority is subject to
the terms, conditions, and limitations indicated:  XX Holder’s
certificates of public convenience and necessity

	   XX  Standard exemption conditions (attached)

________________________________________________________________________
_____________

Conditions:  The route integration authority granted is subject to the
condition that any service provided

under this exemption shall be consistent with all applicable agreements
between the United States and the foreign countries involved.
Furthermore, (a) nothing in award of the route integration authority
requested should be construed as conferring upon Continental rights
(including fifth-freedom intermediate and/or beyond rights) to serve
markets where U.S. carrier entry is limited unless Continental notifies
the Department of its intent to serve such a market and unless and until
the Department has completed any necessary carrier selection procedures
to determine which carrier(s) should be authorized to exercise such
rights; and (b) should there be a request by any carrier to use the
limited-entry route rights that are included in Continental’s
authority by virtue of the route integration exemption granted here, but
that are not then being used by Continental, the holding of such
authority by route integration will not be considered as providing any
preference for Continental in a competitive carrier selection proceeding
to determine which carrier(s) should be entitled to use the authority at
issue.

Remarks:  The authority for which Continental requested renewal expired
August 13, 2003, but had been kept in force pursuant to the provisions
of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), as implemented by
14 CFR Part 377, pending action on its timely-filed renewal application.

________________________________________________________________________
______________

On the basis of data officially noticeable under Rule 24(g) of the
Department's regulations, we found the applicant qualified to provide
the services authorized.

Under authority assigned by the Department in its regulations, 14 CFR
Part 385, we found that

(1) our action was consistent with Department policy; (2) grant of the
exemption authority was consistent with the public interest; and (3)
grant of the authority would not constitute a major regulatory action
under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.  To the extent not
granted, we denied all requests in the referenced Docket.  We may amend,
modify, or revoke the authority granted in this Notice at any time
without hearing at our discretion.

Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of the action set
forth in this Notice under the Department’s regulations, 14 CFR
§385.30, may file their petitions within seven (7) days after the date
of issuance of this Notice.  This action was effective when taken, and
the filing of a petition for review will not alter such effectiveness.

An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide
Web at:

http://dms.dot.gov//reports/reports_aviation.asp

U.S. Carrier Exemption Conditions

In the conduct of the operations authorized, the U.S. carrier
applicant(s) shall:

(1) Hold at all times effective operating authority from the government
of each country served;

(2) Comply with applicable requirements concerning oversales contained
in 14 CFR 250 (for scheduled operations, if authorized);

(3) Comply with the requirements for reporting data contained in 14 CFR
241;

(4) Comply with requirements for minimum insurance coverage, and for
certifying that coverage to the Department, contained in 14 CFR 205;

(5) Except as specifically exempted or otherwise provided for in a
Department Order, comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 203, concerning
waiver of Warsaw Convention liability limits and defenses;

(6) Comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation
Administration and with all applicable U.S. Government requirements
concerning security.  To assure compliance with all applicable U.S.
Government requirements concerning security, the holder shall, before
commencing any new service (including charter flights) to or from a
foreign airport, contact its Principal Security Inspector (PSI) to
advise the PSI of its plans and to find out whether the Transportation
Security Administration has determined that security is adequate to
allow such airport(s) to be served; and

(7) Comply with such other reasonable terms, conditions, and limitations
required by the public interest as may be prescribed by the Department
of Transportation, with all applicable orders and regulations of other
U.S. agencies and courts, and with all applicable laws of the United
States.

The authority granted shall be effective only during the period when the
holder is in compliance with the conditions imposed above.

08/2003

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004; FRL-8352-7]

Access to Confidential Business Information by Abt Associates,
Inc.

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has authorized its contractor, Abt Associates, Inc. (Abt)
of Bethesda, MD and its subcontractors Eastern Research Group (ERG) of
Chantilly, VA and Lexington, MA; and Syracuse Research Corporation
(SRC) of Arlington, VA and North Syracuse, NY, to access information
which has been submitted to EPA under all section(s) of the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of the information may be claimed
or determined to be Confidential Business Information (CBI).

Dates:  Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than March
5, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatoryr, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office
of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     For technical information contact: Scott Sherlock, Environmental
Assistance Division (7408M), Office Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

     You may be potentially affected by this action if you are or may
be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA). Since other entities may also be
interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific
entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity,
consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004. All documents
in the docket are listed in the docket's index available at http://
www.regulations.gov. Although, listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain
other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly
available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are
available electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only
available in hard copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located
in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301
Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room
hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding Federal holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public
Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for the OPPT
Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Docket visitors are required to show
photographic identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign
the EPA visitor log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray
machine and subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC
badge that must be visible at all times in the building and returned
upon departure.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register''
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

     Under Contract Number EP-W-08-010, Abt of 4800 Montgomery Lane,
Bethesda, MD and 55 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, MA; ERG of Avion
Lakeside Drive D, 14555 Avion Parkway, Chantilly, VA and 110 Hartwell
Avenue, Lexington, MA; and SRC of 2451 Crystal Dr., Suite 804,
Arlington, VA and 7502 Round Pond, Road, North Syracuse, NY, will
assist the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) in
performing economic and market analysis related to new and existing
chemicals. These analyses will largely be of the costs, economic
impacts, benefits, and regulatory impacts of actual or potential EPA
actions taken under TSCA. They will also support the voluntary Design
for the Environment and Green Chemistry programs.
     In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under
Contract Number EP-W-08-010, Abt and its subcontractors will require
access to CBI submitted to EPA under all section(s) of TSCA to perform
successfully the duties specified under the contract. Abt and its
subcontractors will be given access to information submitted to EPA
under all section(s) of TSCA. Some of the information may be claimed or
determined to be CBI.
     EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information
under all section(s) of TSCA that EPA may provide Abt and its
subcontractors access to these CBI materials on a need-to-know basis
only. All access to TSCA CBI under this contract will take place at EPA
Headquarters; Abt sites in Bethesda, MD and Cambridge, MA; ERG sites in
Chantilly, VA and Lexington, MA; and SRC sites in Arlington, VA and
North Syracuse, NY.
     Abt and its subcontractors will be authorized access to TSCA CBI
at EPA Headquarters and their sites under the EPA TSCA CBI Protection
Manual.

    Access to TSCA data, including CBI, will continue until March 30,
2014. If the contract is extended, this access will continue without
further notice.
    Abt and its subcontractors will be required to sign nondisclosure
agreements and will be briefed on appropriate security procedures
before they are permitted access to TSCA CBI.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Confidential Business Information.

    Dated: February 12, 2008.
Brion Cook,
Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER13-1104-000]

Just Energy Illinois Corp.; 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 Just Energy Illinois Corp.'s application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate schedule, 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 April 10, 2013.
    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 should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding(s) are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification
when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with
any FERC Online service, please email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: March 21, 2013.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-79719; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2016-143]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Order Approving
Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1 Thereto,
Introducing NYSE OptX

January 3, 2017.

I. Introduction

    On November 3, 2016, NYSE Arca, Inc. (the ``Exchange'') filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') pursuant to
Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\
and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to introduce NYSE
OptX, an order entry platform that will allow for the submission of
Qualified Contingent Cross orders (``QCC Orders'') by OTP Holders and
OTP Firms. On November 15, 2016, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to
the proposal.\3\ The proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No.
1, was published for comment in the Federal Register on November 22,
2016.\4\ The Commission received no comment letters on the proposed
rule change. This order approves the proposed rule change, as modified
by Amendment No. 1.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ In Amendment No. 1, the Exchange clarified that QCC Orders
sent through NYSE OptX to the Exchange for execution will comply
with the order format and EOC entry requirements established by the
Exchange, which are set forth in Exchange Rule 6.67.
    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 79327 (November 16,
2016), 81 FR 83890 (``Notice'').
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II. Description of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to introduce NYSE OptX, an order entry
platform that will allow OTP Holders \5\ and OTP Firms \6\
(collectively, ``OTPs'') to submit QCC Orders to the Exchange.
According to the Exchange, OTPs currently send QCC Orders to the
Exchange through the use of third-party front end order management
systems or by calling Floor Brokers and relaying their orders by
telephone.\7\
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    \5\ The term ``OTP Holder'' refers to a natural person, in good
standing, who has been issued an OTP, or has been named as a
Nominee. An OTP Holder must be a registered broker or dealer
pursuant to Section 15 of the Act, or a nominee or an associated
person of a registered broker or dealer that has been approved by
the Exchange to conduct business on the Exchange's Trading
Facilities. See Exchange Rule 1.1(q).
    \6\ The term ``OTP Firm'' refers to a sole proprietorship,
partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other
organization in good standing that holds an OTP or upon which an
individual OTP Holder has conferred trading privileges on the
Exchange's Trading Facilities pursuant to and in compliance with
Exchange Rules. An OTP Firm must be a registered broker or dealer
pursuant to Section 15 of the Act. See Exchange Rule 1.1(r).
    \7\ See Notice, supra note 4, at 83891.
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    According to the Exchange, NYSE OptX is an order entry platform
that will utilize a combination of Instant Messaging (``IM'') and
browser-based technology to allow OTPs to submit QCC Orders for
execution on the Exchange's trading system.\8\ To execute a QCC Order
through NYSE OptX, an OTP will send the order in plain text to NYSE
OptX,\9\ which will then translate the message into a pre-populated
order ticket with details of the order and return the order ticket to
the OTP in a browser-based URL. The OTP will then confirm the order
ticket and submit the order to the Exchange for execution, or send the
order to a Floor Broker for execution. After an order is executed on
the Exchange, NYSE OptX will remit details of the execution back to the
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    \8\ See id. The Exchange represents that NYSE OptX will not
require any changes to the Exchange's communication or surveillance
rules. Id. at 83891, n.9.
    \9\ The Exchange states that OTPs will be required to provide
all the essential information regarding the QCC Order when sending
it to NYSE OptX, including the price of the option and the stock,
the size and side of the order, and delta. The Exchange further
represents that QCC Orders sent to the Exchange for execution will
comply with the order format and EOC entry requirements established
by the Exchange. See Notice, supra note 4, at 83891, n.11. See also
Exchange Rule 6.67--Order Format and System Entry Requirements.
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    According to the Exchange, NYSE OptX is designed as an alternative
to front end order management systems and the use of telephones for the
sending of QCC Orders to the Exchange.\10\ The Exchange notes that NYSE
OptX will not provide OTPs with the capability to send any other type
of orders or the capability to send QCC Orders for execution to other
options markets.\11\ Further, OTPs will continue to be able to submit
QCC Orders through the use of a third-party front end order management
system, or by telephone, as they currently do.\12\ The Exchange notes
that use of OptX to send QCC Orders to the Exchange is optional and
voluntary.\13\
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    \10\ See Notice, supra note 4, at 83891.
    \11\ See id.
    \12\ See id.
    \13\ See id.
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    The Exchange stated that it will announce the effective date of
NYSE OptX in a Trader Update to be published no later than 90 days
following approval of this proposal, and that such effective date will
be no later than 270 days following publication of the Trader
Update.\14\
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III. Discussion and Commission Findings

    After careful review, the Commission finds that the proposed rule
change is consistent with the requirements of Section 6 of the Act \15\
and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national
securities exchange.\16\ In particular, the Commission finds that the
proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\17\
which requires, among other things, that the rules of a national
securities exchange be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative
acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade,
to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in
regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect to,
and facilitating transactions in securities, 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 and that the rules not be designed to permit unfair
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    \15\ 15 U.S.C. 78f.
    \16\ In approving this proposed rule change, the Commission has
considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition,
and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \17\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    In particular, the Commission notes that, according to the
Exchange, NYSE OptX will provide OTPs an alternative to third-party
front end order management systems and the use of telephones to send
QCC Orders to the Exchange.\18\ Such an alternative may help protect
the interests of investors by

offering OTPs an additional way to send QCC Orders to the Exchange for
execution. The Commission notes that the use of OptX will be entirely
voluntary and OTPs will still be able to submit QCC Orders as they do
today, either through the use of third-party front end order management
systems or by telephone. For these reasons, the Commission finds that
the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, is consistent
with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange.
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    \18\ See Notice, supra note 4, at 83891. As stated above, the
Exchange represented that OTPs will be required to provide all the
essential information regarding the QCC Order when sending the order
to NYSE OptX and QCC Orders sent to the Exchange for execution will
comply with the order format and EOC entry requirements established
by the Exchange. Id. at 83891, n.11.
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IV. Conclusion

    IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\19\ that the proposed rule change (SR-NYSEArca-2016-143), as
modified by Amendment No. 1, be, and hereby is, approved.
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    \19\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\20\
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    \20\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0483; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-006-AD;
Amendment 39-15716; AD 2008-22-19]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 Airplanes, and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -
145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

    It has been found the occurrence of smoke in the flight deck
originated from Pitot \1/2\ and TAT \1/2\ current sensor relays and
[their]respective sockets, caused by poor electrical contacts
between those relays and their sockets.

The unsafe condition is that smoke in the flight deck may interfere
with the flightcrew's ability to operate the

airplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 19, 2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 19,
2008.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1405; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 29, 2008 (73
FR 23134). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    It has been found the occurrence of smoke in the flight deck
originated from Pitot \1/2\ and TAT \1/2\ current sensor relays and
[their]respective sockets, caused by poor electrical contacts
between those relays and their sockets.

    The unsafe condition is that smoke in the flight deck may interfere
with the flightcrew's ability to operate the airplane. Corrective
actions include inspecting for damage of the Pitot 1 and 2 and TAT 1
and 2 current sensor relays and sockets; and, as applicable, replacing
the A1 and C1 electrical contacts of the sockets and reidentifying the
sockets, replacing the sockets, and replacing current sensor relays.
Damage may include melted points or stuck material of the silicone
gasket, incorrect shape of the current sensor relay/sockets,
discoloration of contacts, loose pin-type contacts, cracking or loose
material of the polish and sealant of the bases, contaminants of the
current sensor relays/sockets, and stuck material or roughness of the
surface of the current sensor relay/pin-type contact. You may obtain
further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comment[s]received.

Request To Clarify the Requirements of This AD

    ExpressJet Airlines requests that we clarify the requirements for
the inspection proposed by the NPRM. Embraer Service Bulletin 145-30-
0052, dated August 2, 2007 (specified in the NPRM), calls for doing a
general visual inspection, reporting damage that was found, and
reporting service bulletin compliance. ExpressJet states that the NPRM
calls for a detailed inspection and does not omit the reporting
requirements. ExpressJet notes that it is not clear if inspections
accomplished before the effective date of the AD according to the
service bulletin would be acceptable for compliance or if an additional
inspection would need to be accomplished. ExpressJet also notes it is
not clear if reporting is required.
    We agree that clarification is needed. Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de
Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which issued the Brazilian
Airworthiness Directive referenced in the NPRM, determined that a
detailed inspection is necessary, instead of the general visual
inspection specified in the referenced service bulletin, to adequately
detect possible damage. We concurred with that determination. Wherever
the requirements of an AD and the referenced service information
differ, the AD takes precedence. Therefore, an inspection for possible
damage that is accomplished before the effective date of this AD must
be a detailed inspection to be acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of this AD.
    After we published the NPRM, we received Revision 01 to Embraer
Service Bulletin 145-30-0052, dated January 23, 2008; and Revision 01
to Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-30-0019, dated January 25, 2008 (the
original issue was referred to in the NPRM). Revision 01 of each
service bulletin specifies a detailed inspection. We have revised
paragraph (f) of this AD to reference Revision 01 of each service
bulletin and provide credit for accomplishing the original issue of the
service bulletin, as long as a detailed inspection technique is used.
    Additionally, although the service bulletin specifies reporting
damage and service bulletin compliance, this AD does not require
reporting. Our intent is to match the actions specified in the
Brazilian Airworthiness Directive, which does not require the
reporting. However, an operator may elect to submit such information,
although not required to do so by this AD. We have not changed the AD
in this regard.

Request To Shorten Compliance Time

    Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), supports the
intent of the AD, but considers the proposed 2,500-flight-hours or 24-
months (whichever is first) compliance time to be excessive. ALPA
recommends a shorter compliance time.
    We disagree with the commenter's request. While the service
bulletins recommend a compliance time of 6,000 flight hours or 48
months, ANAC specified a compliance time of 2,500 flight hours or 24
months based on its engineering analysis. We concur with ANAC's
engineering analysis and have determined that the compliance time, as
proposed, represents an appropriate interval of time in which the
required actions can be performed and provides an acceptable level of
safety. We have not changed the AD in this regard.

Explanation of Change to Applicability

    We have revised the model designations in the applicability of this
AD to match the designations as published in the most recent type
certificate data sheet for the affected models.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described previously. We determined that these
changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or
increase the scope of the AD.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 704 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 8 work-

hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $450,560, or
$640 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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 this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2008-22-19 Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER):
Amendment 39-15716. Docket No. FAA-2008-0483; Directorate Identifier
2008-NM-006-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December
19, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to EMBRAER Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE,
-135KL, and -135LR airplanes and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -
145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes; certificated in any
category; having serial numbers 145002 through 145362, 145364
through 145590, and 145592 through 14500987.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30: Ice and
Rain Protection.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:

    It has been found the occurrence of smoke in the flight deck
originated from Pitot 1/2 and TAT 1/2 current sensor relays and
[their]respective sockets, caused by poor electrical contacts
between those relays and their sockets.

The unsafe condition is that smoke in the flight deck may interfere
with the flightcrew's ability to operate the airplane. Corrective
actions include inspecting for damage of the Pitot 1 and 2 and TAT 1
and 2 current sensor relays and sockets; and, as applicable,
replacing the A1 and C1 electrical contacts of the sockets and
reidentifying the sockets, replacing the sockets, and replacing
current sensor relays. Damage may include melted points or stuck
material of the silicone gasket, incorrect shape of the current
sensor relay/sockets, discoloration of contacts, loose pin-type
contacts, cracking or loose material of the polish and sealant of
the bases, contaminants of the current sensor relays/sockets, and
stuck material or roughness of the surface of the current sensor
relay/pin-type contact.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done: Within 2,500 flight hours or 24 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do the
following actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Embraer Service Bulletin 145-30-0052, Revision 01, dated January
23, 2008; or 145LEG-30-0019, Revision 01, dated January 25, 2008; as
applicable. Do all applicable replacements and re-identification
before further flight.
    (1) Perform a detailed inspection of the Pitot 1 (K0053), Pitot
2 (K0054), TAT 1 (K0064), and TAT 2 (K0494) current sensor relays
for possible damage caused by overheating in their contacts,
enclosure, and finishing material.
    (i) If no damage is found on a current sensor relay, that relay
may be reinstalled.
    (ii) If any damage is found on a current sensor relay, replace
the relay with a new relay having the same part number (P/N), CS500-
060-D4A.
    (2) Perform a detailed inspection on the Pitot 1 (XK0053), Pitot
2 (XK0054), TAT 1 (XK0064), and TAT 2 (XK0494) relay sockets for
possible damage caused by overheating in their contacts, enclosure,
and finishing material.
    (i) If no damage is found on a socket, replace electrical
contacts A1 and C1 of the socket with new contacts having P/N
M39029/92-536; re-identify the socket from P/N S500-9140 to S500-
9140-A; and re-identify the socket electrical code from XK0053,
XK0054, XK0064, and XK0494, to XK1243, XK1242, XK1245, and XK1244,
respectively.
    (ii) If any damage is found on a socket, replace the socket with
a new socket having P/N S500-9140-A or S500-9216.
    (3) Actions accomplished in accordance with Embraer Service
Bulletin 145-30-0052, dated August 2, 2007; or 145LEG-30-0019, dated
August 28, 2007; as applicable; are acceptable for compliance with
this AD, provided that a detailed inspection is accomplished in
place of the general visual inspection specified in the service
bulletins.

    Note 1: For the purpose of this AD, a detailed inspection (DET)
is: ``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation or
assembly to detect damage, failure or irregularity. Available
lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as
mirrors, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning
and elaborate access procedures may be required.''

FAA AD Differences

    Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2007-11-
04R1, effective December 21, 2007; Embraer Service Bulletin 145-30-
0052, Revision 01, dated January 23, 2008; and Embraer Service
Bulletin 145LEG-30-0019, Revision 01, dated January 25, 2008; for
related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Embraer Service Bulletin 145-30-0052, Revision
01, dated January 23, 2008; or Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-30-
0019, Revision 01, dated January 25, 2008; as applicable; to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), Technical
Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170--
Putim--12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos Campos--SP--BRASIL; telephone:
+55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax: +55 12 3927-7546; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: http://www.flyembraer.com.
    (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or 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 Renton, Washington, on October 20, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP09-418-000]

Perryville Gas Storage, LLC; Notice of Application

June 9, 2009.
    Take notice that on May 26, 2009, Perryville Gas Storage, LLC
(Perryville), Three Riverway, Suite 1350, Houston, Texas 77056, filed
in the above referenced docket an application pursuant to section 7(c)
of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), for an order granting a certificate of
public convenience to construct, own, and operate a new salt dome
natural gas storage facility in two caverns and related facilities to
be located in Franklin and Richland Parishes, Louisiana. Perryville is
requesting blanket certificates under Part 284, Subpart G and Part 157,
Subpart F of the Commission's regulations. Perryville also seeks for
authorization of market based rates, approval of the pro forma tariff,
and waivers of some of the Commission's regulations, all as more fully
set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and
open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the web at
http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket
number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support
at FERCOnlineSupport @ferc.gov or toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or TTY,
contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Perryville's new storage project has been designed to provide
approximately 15 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of working gas capacity with
a maximum injection rate of up to 226 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/
d) and a maximum withdrawal rate of 600 MMcf/d. Additionally,
Perryville intends to construct a total of 14.4 miles of 24- and 36-
inch diameter pipeline to deliver the natural gas to CenterPoint Energy
Gas Transmission Company and Columbia Gulf Transmission, as well as one
9,500 horsepower compressor station, leaching facilities, and raw water
wells.
    Any questions concerning this application may be directed to David
Hayden, Sr. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Perryville Gas
Storage, LLC, Three Riverway, Suite 1350, Houston, Texas 77056, at
(713) 350-2500.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in

determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a
comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the
proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments
in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to
the party or parties directly involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link
at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should
submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on June 30, 2009.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2017-N-2769]

Development of New Tuberculosis Treatment Regimens--Scientific
and Clinical Trial Design Considerations; Public Workshop; Request for
Comments

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public workshop; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is/
are announcing a public workshop regarding scientific and clinical
trial design considerations for the development of new tuberculosis
(TB) treatment regimens. This public workshop is intended to provide
information for and gain perspective from health care providers, other
U.S. Government Agencies, academic experts, industry, and other
stakeholders regarding scientific and clinical trial design
considerations related to the development of new TB regimens.

DATES: The public workshop will be held on July 19, 2017, from 8:30
a.m. to 5 p.m. Submit either electronic or written comments on this
public workshop by August 1, 2017. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section for registration date and information. The workshop draft
agenda will be made available at https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/NewsEvents/ucm548365.htm prior to the meeting.

ADDRESSES: The public workshop will be held at FDA's White Oak Campus,
10903 New Hampshire Ave., Building 31 Conference Center, the Great Room
(Rm. 1503), Silver Spring, MD 20993. Entrance for the public workshop
participants (non-FDA employees) is through Building 1 where routine
security check procedures will be performed. For parking and security
information, please refer to https://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/BuildingsandFacilities/WhiteOakCampusInformation/ucm241740.htm.
    You may submit comments as follows. Please note that late, untimely
filed comments will not be considered. Electronic comments must be
submitted on or before August 1, 2017. The https://www.regulations.gov
electronic filing system will accept comments until midnight eastern
time on August 1, 2017. Comments received by mail/hand delivery/courier
(for written/paper submissions) will be considered timely if they are
postmarked or the delivery service acceptance receipt is on or before
that date.

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted
electronically, including attachments, to https://www.regulations.gov
will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be
made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment
does not include any confidential information that you or a third party
may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone
else's Social Security number, or confidential business information,
such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your
name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in
the body of your comments, that information will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
     If you want to submit a comment with confidential
information that you do not wish to be made available to the public,
submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the manner
detailed (see ``Written/Paper Submissions'' and ``Instructions'').

Written/Paper Submissions

    Submit written/paper submissions as follows:
     Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for written/paper
submissions): Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
     For written/paper comments submitted to the Dockets
Management Staff, FDA will post your comment, as well as any
attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified,
as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ``Instructions.''
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No.
FDA-2017-N-2769 for ``Development of New Tuberculosis Treatment
Regimens--Scientific and Clinical Trial Design Considerations; Public
Workshop; Request for Comments.'' Received comments, those filed in a
timely manner (see ADDRESSES), will be placed in the docket and, except
for those submitted as ``Confidential Submissions,'' publicly viewable
at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Dockets Management Staff
between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
     Confidential Submissions--To submit a comment with
confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly
available, submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You
should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information
you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states
``THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.'' The Agency will
review this copy, including the claimed confidential information, in
its consideration of comments. The second copy, which will have the
claimed confidential information redacted/blacked out, will be
available for public viewing and posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
Submit both copies to the Dockets Management Staff. If you do not wish
your name and contact information to be made publicly available, you
can provide this information on the cover sheet and not in the body of
your comments and you must identify this information as
``confidential.'' Any information marked as ``confidential'' will not
be disclosed except in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 and other
applicable disclosure law. For more information about FDA's posting of
comments to public dockets, see 80 FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or
access the information at: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-09-18/pdf/2015-23389.pdf.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
the electronic and written/paper comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in
the heading of this document, into the ``Search'' box and follow the
prompts and/or go to the Dockets Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane,
Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Benner and/or Jessica Barnes,
Center for

Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 22, Rm. 6221, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-
796-1300.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FDA is announcing a public workshop regarding scientific and
clinical trial design considerations for the development of new TB drug
regimens. As such, discussions will focus on drug development programs
and studies intended to evaluate shorter and better tolerated TB drug
regimens and new regimens that have efficacy for treatment of sensitive
and drug-resistant TB.

II. Topics for Discussion at the Public Workshop

    The FDA is conducting this workshop to focus on scientific
considerations needed to advance the development of new TB treatment
regimens. FDA is particularly interested in discussing pre-clinical and
clinical considerations relevant to the development of new TB treatment
regimens. Discussions are planned around the following topics:
     Current landscape and challenges in TB drug development.
     In vitro and in vivo nonclinical models that may help
select or deselect new investigational TB drug regimens to enter into
clinical development.
     Biomarkers that may help predict responses to therapy at a
time earlier than standard liquid or solid culture results would allow.
     Surrogate endpoints that may be used to predict clinical
benefit.
     An update on TB diagnostics.
     Options for assessing the contribution of individual drugs
in a new TB treatment regimen.
     Clinical trial design challenges in pediatric and special
populations.
    The Agency encourages health care providers, other U.S. Government
Agencies, academic experts, industry, and other stakeholders to attend
this public workshop.

III. Participating in the Public Workshop

    Registration: Registration is free and based on space availability,
with priority given to early registrants. Persons interested in
attending this public workshop must register by July 14, 2017, midnight
eastern standard time. To register, please provide complete contact
information for each attendee, including name, title, affiliation,
address, email, and telephone to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Early registration is recommended because seating is limited;
therefore, FDA may limit the number of participants from each
organization. Registrants will receive confirmation when they have been
accepted. If time and space permit, onsite registration on the day of
the public workshop will be provided beginning at 7:30 a.m. We will let
registrants know if registration closes before the day of the public
workshop.
    If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please
contact Jessica Barnes or Lori Benner (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT) no later than July 14, 2017.
    Requests for Oral Presentations: During online registration you may
indicate if you wish to present during a public comment session and
which topic(s) you wish to address. We will do our best to accommodate
requests to make public comments. Individuals and organizations with
common interests are urged to consolidate or coordinate their
presentations, and request time for a joint presentation, or submit
requests for designated representatives to participate in the focused
sessions. Following the close of registration, we will determine the
amount of time allotted to each presenter and the approximate time each
oral presentation is to begin, and will select and notify participants
by July 11, 2017. All requests to make oral presentations must be
received by July 10, 2017. If selected for presentation, any
presentation materials must be emailed to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>no later than July 13, 2017. No
commercial or promotional material will be permitted to be presented or
distributed at the public workshop.
    Streaming Webcast of the Public Workshop: This public workshop will
also be Webcast at the following site at https://collaboration.fda.gov/tbdd071917.
    If you have never attended a Connect Pro event before, please test
your connection at https://collaboration.fda.gov/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm. To get a quick overview of the Connect Pro
program, visit https://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overview. FDA has
verified the Web site addresses in this document, as of the date this
document publishes in the Federal Register, but Web sites are subject
to change over time.
    Transcripts: Please be advised that as soon as a transcript of the
public workshop is available, it will be accessible at https://www.regulations.gov. It may be viewed at the Dockets Management Staff
(see ADDRESSES). A link to the transcript will also be available on the
Internet at http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/NewsEvents/ucm548365.htm
approximately 45 days after the workshop.

    Dated: June 15, 2017.
Anna K. Abram,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Planning, Legislation, and Analysis.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP17-9-000]

ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review
of the Wisconsin South Expansion Project

    On November 3, 2016, ANR Pipeline Company (ANR), filed an
application in Docket No. CP17-9-000 requesting a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) and 7(b) of the
Natural Gas Act to modify five existing facilities on ANR's Pipeline
System. The proposed project is known as the Wisconsin South Expansion
Project (Project), and consists of modifying and abandoning facilities
in Illinois and Wisconsin to enable ANR to expand delivery by 230,950
dekatherms per day (Dth/d) into the Northern Illinois and Wisconsin
market areas.
    On November 16, 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project.
Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal
authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and
to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization
within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's
Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Project. This instant notice
identifies the FERC staff's planned schedule for the completion of the
EA for the Project.

Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA: April 27, 2017
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline: July 26, 2017

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

Project Description

    The Project would add an additional capacity of 230,950 Dth/d on
ANR's system and consist of the modification of the following
facilities: Install one new 6,130-horsepower (HP) Solar Centaur 50
compressor unit at the existing Sandwich Compressor Station in Kendall
County, Illinois; increase capacity of the existing Hampshire Meter
Station in Kane County, Illinois from the current 304,475 Dth/d to
approximately 507,458 Dth/d; replace the existing 0.54-mile-long Line
332 Lateral located in Kane County, Illinois; increase capacity of the
existing Tiffany East Meter Station in Rock County, Wisconsin from the
current 119,760 Dth/d to approximately 240,535 Dth/d; and re-stage an
existing Saturn 10 turbine compressor unit at the Kewaskum Compressor
Station in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

Background

    On November 29, 2016, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Wisconsin South
Expansion Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues
(NOI). The NOI was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and
local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public
interest groups; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and
local libraries and newspapers. In response to the NOI, the Commission
received three comments from citizens supporting the Project. We also
received comments from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency, indicating that they do not object to the
Project. Finally, we received a comment letter from the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service stating that the EA should fully disclose the
impacts on federally listed species, migratory birds, and wildlife
habitat.

Additional Information

    In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to
keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets,
the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This can
reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by
automatically providing you with notification of these filings,
document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.
    Additional information about the Project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs at (866) 208-FERC or on the
FERC Web site (www.ferc.gov). Using the ``eLibrary'' link, select
``General Search'' from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date
range and ``Docket Number'' excluding the last three digits (i.e.,
CP17-9-000), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to
eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at<PHONE_NUMBER>, TTY (202) 502-
8659, or at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The eLibrary link on the FERC
Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued
by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.

    Dated: February 2, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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