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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-76717; File No. SR-MIAX-2015-73]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Miami International Securities
Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a
Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Fee Schedule

December 21, 2015.
    Pursuant to the provisions of 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 December 14, 2015, Miami International
Securities Exchange LLC (``MIAX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule
change as described in Items I, II, and III 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 is filing a proposal to amend the MIAX Options Fee
Schedule (the ``Fee Schedule'').
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
Web site at http://www.miaxoptions.com/filter/wotitle/rule_filing, at
MIAX's principal office, 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 amend the Fee Schedule to modify the
transaction fees for Members that participate in the price improvement
auction (``PRIME Auction'' or ``PRIME'') pursuant to Rule 515A.\3\
Specifically, the Exchange proposes to: (i) Increase the fee for a
PRIME AOC Response \4\ from $0.49 per

contract to $0.50 per contract for standard options in Penny Pilot
classes; (ii) increase the fee for a PRIME AOC Response from $0.94 per
contract to $0.99 per contract for standard options in non-Penny Pilot
classes; and (iii) continue to provide for additional incentives of
$0.04 per contract for achieving certain Priority Customer Rebate
Program volume tiers. The Exchange also proposes technical clarifying
amendments to the Fee Schedule, as described below.
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    \3\ See Exchange Rule 515A. See also Securities Exchange Act
Release Nos. 75408 (July 9, 2015) 80 FR 41530 (July 15, 2015)(SR-
MIAX-2015-45); 72943 (August 28, 2014), 79 FR 52785 (September 4,
2014) (SR-MIAX-2014-45); MIAX Options Fee Schedule, Section
(1)(a)(iv).
    \4\ See Exchange Rule 515A(a)(2)(i). When the Exchange receives
a properly designated Agency Order for auction processing, a Request
for Responses (``RFR'') detailing the option, side, size, and
initiating price will be sent to all subscribers of the Exchange's
data feeds. Members may submit RFR responses consisting of an
Auction or Cancel (``AOC'') order or an AOC eQuote. Such responses
cannot cross the disseminated MIAX Best Bid or Offer (``MBBO'') on
the opposite side of the market from the response.
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    Currently, the Exchange assesses PRIME AOC Responses $0.49 per
contract for standard options in Penny Pilot classes and $0.94 per
contract in non-Penny Pilot classes. The Exchange now proposes to
modify these fees that apply to PRIME AOC Responses. Specifically, the
Exchange proposes to: (i) Increase the fee for a PRIME AOC Response
from $0.49 per contract to $0.50 per contract for standard options in
Penny Pilot classes; and (ii) increase the fee for a PRIME AOC Response
from $0.94 per contract to $0.99 per contract for standard options in
non-Penny Pilot classes. The Exchange will continue to assess the
standard transaction fees to a PRIME AOC Response if they execute
against unrelated orders.
    The Exchange currently offers Members that submit PRIME AOC
Responses the opportunity to reduce transaction fees by $0.04 per
contract in standard options if the Member or its affiliates of at
least 75% common ownership between the firms as reflected on each
firm's Form BD, Schedule A, qualifies in a given month for Priority
Customer Rebate Program volume tiers 3 or 4 in the Fee Schedule.
    Currently, any Member or its affiliates of at least 75% common
ownership between the firms as reflected on each firm's Form BD,
Schedule A, that qualifies for Priority Customer Rebate Program volume
tiers 3 or 4 are assessed a PRIME AOC Response fee of $0.45 per
contract for standard options in Penny Pilot classes. In addition, any
Member or its affiliates of at least 75% common ownership between the
firms as reflected on each firm's Form BD, Schedule A, that qualifies
for Priority Customer Rebate Program volume tiers 3 or 4 are assessed a
PRIME AOC Response fee of $0.90 per contract for standard options in
non-Penny Pilot classes.
    In order to continue to offer Members or their affiliates of at
least 75% common ownership between the firms as reflected on each
firm's Form BD, Schedule A, that qualifies for Priority Customer Rebate
Program volume tiers 3 or 4 (``qualifying Members'') the opportunity to
reduce transaction fees by $0.04 per contract in standard options, the
Exchange is proposing to modify the reduced fees to $0.46 per contract
for standard options in Penny Pilot classes, and to $.0.95 per contract
for standard options in non-Penny Pilot classes for such qualifying
Members.
    The Exchange believes that these incentives will continue to
encourage Members to transact a greater number of contracts on the
Exchange. The Exchange notes that these incentives will operate
identically to the Priority Customer Rebate Program incentives that
apply to any Member or its affiliates of at least 75% common ownership
between the firms as reflected on each firm's Form BD, Schedule A that
qualifies for Priority Customer Rebate Program volume tiers 3 or 4 in
other types of transaction fees.\5\
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    \5\ See MIAX Options Fee Schedule.
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    The Exchange is also proposing technical clarifying amendments to
the Fee Schedule. Specifically, the headings in the table in Section 1)
a) iv) of the Fee Schedule will be amended from: (i) ``PRIME Order'' to
``PRIME Order Fee,'' (ii) ``Responder to PRIME Auction'' to ``Responder
to PRIME Auction Fee,'' and (iii) ``PRIME Break-up'' to ``PRIME Break-
up Credit.'' These changes are intended to clarify and more
specifically label the various columns in the table for investors using
it.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal to amend its Fee Schedule
is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act \6\ in general, and furthers
the objectives of Section 6(b)(4) of the Act \7\ in particular, in that
it is an equitable allocation of reasonable fees and other charges
among Exchange members and issuers and other persons using its
facilities.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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    The Exchange's proposal to increase the transaction fees for
certain participants that submit PRIME AOC Responses is reasonable
because the Exchange's fees will remain competitive with fees at other
options exchanges.\8\ The Exchange's proposal to increase the
transaction fees for certain participants in the PRIME Auction is
equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because the increase applies
equally to all such participants. The Exchange believes that the
transaction fees for PRIME AOC Responses will not deter market
participants from providing price improvement.
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    \8\ See e.g., NYSE Amex Options Fee Schedule; International
Securities Exchange LLC Schedule of Fees; BOX Options Exchange Fee
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    The Exchange's proposal to offer qualifying PRIME Auction
participants the opportunity to reduce transaction fees by $0.04 per
contract in standard options, provided certain criteria are met, is
reasonable because the Exchange desires to offer all such market
participants an opportunity to lower their transaction fees. The
Exchange's proposal to offer qualifying PRIME Auction participants the
opportunity to reduce transaction fees by $0.04 per contract in
standard options, provided certain criteria are met, is equitable and
not unfairly discriminatory because the Exchange will offer all market
participants a means to reduce transaction fees by qualifying for
volume tiers in the Priority Customer Rebate Program. The Exchange
believes that continuing to offer all such market participants the
opportunity to lower transaction fees by transacting Priority Customer
order flow in turn benefits all market participants. To the extent that
there are higher transaction fees assessed on market participants
without Priority Customer order flow, the Exchange believes that this
is appropriate because the proposal creates incentives for Members to
direct additional order flow to the Exchange and thus provide
additional liquidity that enhances the quality of its markets and
increases the volume of contracts traded on MIAX. To the extent that
this purpose is achieved, all the Exchange's market participants should
benefit from the improved market liquidity. Enhanced market quality and
increased transaction volume that results from the anticipated increase
in order flow directed to the Exchange will benefit all market
participants and improve competition on the Exchange.
    The Exchange believes that the proposal to allow the aggregation of
trading activity of separate Members or its affiliates for purposes of
the fee reduction is fair, equitable and not unreasonably
discriminatory. The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is
reasonable because it would allow aggregation of the trading activity
of separate Members or its affiliates for purposes of the fee reduction
only in very narrow circumstances, namely, where the firm is an
affiliate, as defined herein. The Exchange believes that all such
market participants should have the opportunity to lower transaction
fees by transacting additional Priority Customer order flow, which in
turn benefits all market participants.
    The Exchange believes that the technical clarifying amendments to
the

Fee Schedule ensure that the Fee Schedule is transparent regarding the
equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among
its members and issuers and other persons using its facilities, and are
thus consistent with the Act.

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

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
result in any burden on competition that is not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange
believes that the proposed change will enhance the competiveness of the
Exchange relative to other exchanges that offer their own electronic
price improvement mechanism.
    The Exchange believes that the proposed fees do not impact intra-
market competition notwithstanding that the proposed per contract fees
assessed to participants in the PRIME Auction that respond to an Agency
Order (for purposes of this discussion, ``responders'') are greater
than the per contract fees assessed to participants that begin the
auction process by submitting an Agency Order (for purposes of this
discussion, ``initiators''). Initiators guarantee execution of the
entire Agency Order in full, either at a single price or at multiple
prices using the ``auto-match'' option.\9\ Responders may elect not to
respond at all, or may elect to respond only at a single price, and are
not required to guarantee the execution of the entire order at any
price. Because of this guarantee, initiators are assuming greater risk
and are providing more liquidity in the Exchange's markets. The
Exchange believes therefore that it is reasonable, equitable and not
unfairly discriminatory, and consequently not a burden on competition,
to charge responders and initiators differently, as proposed. The
Exchange believes that these market participants understand that the
price-improving benefits, based on their experience with PRIME, and on
electronic price improvement mechanisms on other markets, justify the
transaction fees associated with the PRIME Auction, based upon the
disparity in risk assumed in the PRIME Auction process.
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    The Exchange notes that it operates in a highly competitive market
in which market participants can readily favor competing venues if they
deem fee levels at a particular venue to be excessive. In such an
environment, the Exchange must continually adjust its fees to remain
competitive with other exchanges and to attract order flow to the
Exchange. The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change reflects
this competitive environment because it establishes a fee structure in
a manner that encourages market participants to submit their order
flow, to provide liquidity, and to attract additional transaction
volume to the Exchange.

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

    Written comments were neither solicited nor received.

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,\10\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) \11\ thereunder.
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.
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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-MIAX-2015-73 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-MIAX-2015-73. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Section, 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 will also be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-MIAX-2015-73 and should be
submitted on or before January 19, 2016.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
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    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0172]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, Kilauea Lava Flow Ocean Entry on
Southeast Side of Island of Hawaii, HI

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
the navigable waters surrounding the entry of lava from Kilauea volcano
into the Pacific Ocean on the southeast side of the Island of Hawaii,
HI. The safety zone will encompass all waters extending 300 meters (984
feet) in all directions around all entry points of lava flow into the
ocean. The entry points of the lava vary, and the safety zone will vary
accordingly. The safety zone is needed to protect persons and vessels
from the potential hazards associated with molten lava entering the
ocean resulting in explosions of large chunks of hot rock and debris
upon impact, collapses of the sea cliff into the ocean, hot lava
arching out and falling into the ocean, and the release of toxic gases.
Entry of persons or vessels into this safety zone is prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Honolulu or
his designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from April 3, 2017,
through 8 a.m. (HST) on September 28, 2017. For purposes of
enforcement, actual notice will be used from 8 a.m. (HST) on March 28,
2017, through April 3, 2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
USCG-2017-0172 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on
Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, call or email Lieutenant Commander Nicolas Jarboe,
Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 808-541-
4359, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
TFR Temporary Federal Regulation
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    Lava has been entering the ocean at Kamokuna on K[imacr]lauea
Volcano's south coast since July of 2016. As with all ocean entries
during this long-lived K[imacr]lauea eruption, hazards to people nearby
on land and sea include: A plume of corrosive seawater laden with
hydrochloric acid and fine volcanic particles that can irritate the
skin, eyes, and lungs; explosions of debris and scalding water as hot
rock interacts with the ocean; sudden collapse of lava deltas (new land
formed as lava accumulates above sea level extending out from the base
of the existing sea cliff); waves associated with explosions,
collapses; plumes of hot water. For more information, please see:
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/.
    On New Year's Eve 2016, a large portion of the new lava delta
collapsed into the ocean producing waves and explosions of debris.
Following this collapse, portions of the adjacent sea cliff continued
to collapse into the ocean producing localized ocean waves and showers
of debris. As of late March 2017, a new delta has begun to form at the
Kamokuna ocean entry. Additionally, cracks parallel to the sea cliff in
the surrounding area persist, indicating further collapses with very
little or no warning are possible.
    Based on a review of nearly 30 years of delta collapse and ejecta
distance observations in the Hawaii Volcano Observatory records, a
radius of 300 meters was determined as a reasonable minimum high hazard
zone around a point of ocean entry.
    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) [5 U.S.C. 553(b)]. This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency, for good cause, finds those
procedures is ``impractical, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a NPRM and for making this rule
effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
The Coast Guard finds it impractical to issue an NPRM with respect to
this rule because of the emergency situation of potential hazards
associated with molten lava entering the ocean resulting in explosions
of large chunks of hot rock and debris upon impact, collapses of the
sea cliff into the ocean, hot lava arching out and falling into the
ocean, and the release of toxic gases that poses a danger to vessel
traffic and the public. Publishing an NPRM and delaying the effective
date would be contrary to the safety zone's intended objectives,
including but not limited to protection of the public and mitigation of
danger to nearby vessels from the hazards of flow entry into the ocean,
enhancing public safety. Publishing a NPRM and delaying the effective
date would also be contrary to the public interest since the occasion
would occur before a notice-and-comment rulemaking could be completed,
thereby jeopardizing the safety of the public.

The COTP Honolulu finds this temporary safety zone must be effective
immediately to ensure the safety of the public during Kilauea's active
lava flow entry into the Pacific Ocean on the southeast side of the
Island of Hawaii, HI.
    The Coast Guard is publishing an NPRM elsewhere in this issue of
the Federal Register that proposes to establish a permanent safety zone
for the navigable waters surrounding the entry of lava from Kilauea
volcano into the Pacific Ocean on the southeast side of the Island of
Hawaii, HI.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231. The COTP Honolulu has determined that potential hazards
associated with Kilauea's active lava flow entry into the Pacific Ocean
on the southeast side of the Island of Hawaii, HI is safety concern for
anyone within 300 meters (984 feet) in all directions around the entry
of lava flow. The purpose of this rule is to ensure safety of public,
vessels, and the navigable waters covered by the safety zone.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    This temporary final rule establishes a safety zone from 8 a.m.
(HST) on March 28, 2017, through 8 a.m. (HST) on September 28, 2017.
The entry point of the lava does change based on flow, however the
safety zone will encompass all waters extending 300 meters (984 feet)
in all directions around the entry point of lava flow into the ocean
associated with the lava flow at the Kamokuna lava delta. The safety
zone is needed to protect persons and vessels from potential hazards
associated with molten lava entering the ocean resulting in explosions
of large chunks of hot rock and debris upon impact, hot lava arching
out and falling into the ocean, and the release of toxic gases. No
persons or vessels will be permitted to enter the safety zone without
express authorization from the COTP Honolulu or his designated
representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866.
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and
Budget.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. Vessel traffic
will be able to safely transit around this safety zone which will only
impacts a small designated area on the southeast side of the Island of
Hawaii, HI. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notice to
Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the safety zone and the
rule allows vessels to seek permission to enter the safety zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities for reasons stated in section V. A. above.
    Some owners or operators of vessels, which may be small entities,
conduct tours in the vicinity of the safety zone where lava flow enters
the ocean. Some of these owners or operators reportedly navigate closer
than 300 meters from the lava entry into the ocean. This rule may
affect their operations. The safety zone does not prohibit ocean tours;
however the safety zone simply requires operators and vessel owners to
navigate at a safe distance. It also allows vessels to seek permission
of the COTP Honolulu to get closer.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule

will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of
this rule elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this
action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule involves a temporary safety zone lasting 6 months that will
prohibit persons and vessels from entry into the 300 meters (984 feet)
safety zone extending in all directions around the entry of lava flow
into the Pacific Ocean. This safety zone is categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant
Instruction. An environmental analysis checklist supporting this
determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are available
in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or
information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T14-0172 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T14-0172  Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, Kilauea Lava Flow Ocean
Entry on Southeast Side of Island of Hawaii, HI.

    (a) Location. The safety zone area is located within the COTP Zone
(See 33 CFR 3.70-10) and encompasses one primary area from the surface
of the water to the ocean floor at the Kilauea active lava flow entry
into the Pacific Ocean on the southeast side of the Island of Hawaii,
HI. The entry point of the lava does change based on flow, however the
safety zone will encompass all waters extending 300 meters (984 feet)
in all directions around the entry point of lava flow into the ocean
associated with the lava flow at the Kamokuna lava delta.
    (b) Effective period. This rule is effective from 8 a.m. (HST) on
March 07, 2017, through 8 a.m. (HST) on September 22, 2017.
    (c) Regulations. The general regulations governing safety zones
contained in Sec.  165.23 apply to the safety zone created by this
temporary final rule.
    (1) All persons and vessels are required to comply with the general
regulations governing safety zones found in this part.
    (2) Entry into or remaining in this safety zone is prohibited
unless authorized by the COTP Honolulu or his designated
representative.
    (3) Persons or vessels desiring to transit the safety zone
identified in paragraph (a) of this section may contact the COTP of
Honolulu through his designated representatives at the Command Center
via telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER> and<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to request permission to transit the
safety zone. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must
comply with the instructions of the COTP Honolulu or his designated
representative and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a
safe course while in the safety zone.
    (4) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and
enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and local agencies.
    (d) Notice of enforcement. The COTP Honolulu will provide notice of
enforcement of the safety zone described in this section by verbal
radio broadcasts and written notice to mariners.
    (e) Definitions. As used in this section, ``designated
representative'' means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty
officer who has been authorized by the COTP to assist in enforcing the
safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section.

    Dated: March 28, 2017.
M.C. Long,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Honolulu.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[File No. 500-1]

In the Matter of Cadema Corp. and Caredata.com, Inc.; Order of
Suspension of Trading

September 16, 2008.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Cadema Corp. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the
period ended September 30, 2002.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Caredata.com, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since
the period ended September 30, 2000.
    The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the
protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the
securities of the above-listed companies.
    Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the securities of
Cadema Corp. and Caredata.com, Inc. is suspended for the period from
9:30 a.m. EDT on September 16, 2008, through 11:59 p.m. EDT on
September 29, 2008.

    By the Commission.
Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2017-1054]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulation; Chesapeake Bay, between Sandy Point and
Kent Island, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish special local
regulations for certain waters of the Chesapeake Bay. This action is
necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters
located between Sandy Point, Anne Arundel County, MD and Kent Island,
Queen Anne's County, MD, during a paddling event on June 2, 2018. In
the case of inclement weather, the paddling event is scheduled for June
3, 2018. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels
from being in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or Coast Guard Patrol
Commander. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before February 12, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2017-1054 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Mr. Ronald Houck, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Maryland-National Capital Region; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
E.O. Executive order
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Pub. L. Public Law
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    On October 16, 2017, ABC Events, Inc. of Arnold, MD notified the
Coast Guard that it will be conducting the Bay Bridge Paddle from 8
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 2, 2018. The third annual kayak and stand up
paddle board event for intermediate and elite paddlers includes up to
500 paddlers in two classes operating on two race courses in the
Chesapeake Bay. The first course is under and between the north and
south bridges that consist of the William P. Lane, Jr. (US-50/301)
Memorial Bridges, located between Sandy Point, Anne Arundel County, MD
and Kent Island, Queen Anne's County, MD, and the second course is
adjacent to Sandy Point State Park at Annapolis, MD. Elite paddlers
will operate on a 9-statute mile/14.5-kilometer race course that starts
at the east beach area of Sandy Point State Park, proceeds southerly
along the shoreline to a point on the course located between north
bridge piers 13 and 13A, then easterly along and between the bridges
toward the eastern shore at Kent Island and turns around upon reaching
a point near Kent Island, then proceeds westerly along and between the
bridges toward the western shore, turns upon reaching a point on the
course located between north bridge piers 24 and 25, proceeds northerly
to the Sandy Point Shoal Lighthouse, and proceeds westerly to a finish
at the east beach area of Sandy Point State Park. Intermediate paddlers
will operate on a 3.1-statute mile/5-kilometer course that starts at
the east beach area of Sandy Point State Park and follows the elite
paddlers to the north bridge, then easterly along and between the
bridges toward the eastern shore at Kent Island and turns northerly
upon reaching a point on the course located between north bridge piers
24 and 25, and proceeds to a finish at the north beach area of Sandy
Point State Park. In the case of inclement weather, the event is
scheduled from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 3, 2018. Hazards from the
paddle race include numerous event participants crossing designated
shipping channels and interfering with vessels intending to operate
within those channels. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region has
determined that potential hazards associated with the paddle race would
be a safety concern for anyone intending to operate within certain
waters of the Chesapeake Bay between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to protect event participants,
spectators and transiting vessels on certain waters of the Chesapeake
Bay before, during, and after the scheduled event. The Coast Guard
proposes this rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233, which
authorize the Coast Guard to establish and define special local
regulations.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region proposes to establish
special local regulations from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on June 2, 2018,
and, if necessary due to inclement weather, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on
June 3, 2018. The regulated area would cover all navigable waters of
the Chesapeake Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at Sandy Point State Park
and between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr.
Memorial Bridges, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by
a line drawn from the western shoreline at latitude 39[deg]01'05.23''
N., longitude 076[deg]23'47.93'' W.; thence eastward to latitude
39[deg]01'02.08'' N., longitude 076[deg]22'58.38'' W.; thence southward
to latitude 38[deg]59'57.02'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'02.79'' W.;
thence eastward and parallel and 500 yards north of the north bridge
span to eastern shoreline at latitude 38[deg]59'13.70'' N., longitude
076[deg]19'58.40'' W.; and bounded to the south by a line drawn
parallel and 500 yards south of the south bridge span that originates
from the western shoreline at latitude 39[deg]00'17.08'' N., longitude
076[deg]24'28.36'' W.; thence southward to latitude 38[deg]59'38.36''
N., longitude 076[deg]23'59.67'' W.; thence eastward to latitude
38[deg]59'26.93'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'25.53'' W.; thence eastward
to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38[deg]58'40.32'' N., longitude
076[deg]20'10.45'' W, located between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD.
The duration of the regulated area is intended to ensure the safety of
vessels and these navigable waters before, during, and after the
scheduled 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. paddle race event. Except for Bay
Bridge Paddle participants, no vessel or person would be permitted to
enter the regulated area without obtaining permission from the COTP
Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative. The
regulatory text we are proposing appears at the end of this document.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and E.O.s related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based
on a number of these statutes and Executive orders and we discuss First
Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    E.O.s 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and
benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits.
E.O. 13771 directs agencies to control regulatory costs through a
budgeting process. This NPRM has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under E.O. 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not
been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and
pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt from the requirements of E.O.
13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size and
duration of the regulated area, which would impact a small designated
area of the Chesapeake Bay for six hours. The Coast Guard would issue a
Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the
status of the regulated area. Moreover, the rule would allow vessels to
seek permission to enter the regulated area, and vessel traffic would
be able to safely transit the regulated area once the COTP Coast Guard
Patrol Commander deems it safe to do so.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
regulated area may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
IV.A above this proposed rule would not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the rule would affect
your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that
question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under E.O. 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that Order and
have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in E.O. 13132.
    Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made
a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of
actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. This proposed rule involves
implementation of regulations within 33 CFR part 100 applicable to
organized marine events on the navigable waters of the United States
that could negatively impact the safety of waterway users and shore
side activities in the event area lasting for 6 hours. The category of
water activities includes but is not limited to sail boat regattas,
boat parades, power boat racing, swimming events, crew racing, canoe
and sail board racing. Normally such actions are categorically excluded
from further review under paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2-1 of Commandant
Instruction M16475.lD. A preliminary Record of Environmental
Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket
where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information
that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact
from this proposed rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT section of this document for alternate instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, visit http://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that website's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a
final rule is published.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233.

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2. Add Sec.  100.501T05-1054 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.501T05-1054   Special Local Regulation; Chesapeake Bay,
between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD.

    (a) Regulated area. The following location is a regulated area: All
navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at
Sandy Point State Park and between and adjacent to the spans of the
William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges, from shoreline to shoreline,
bounded to the north by a line drawn from the western shoreline at
latitude 39[deg]01'05.23'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'47.93'' W.; thence
eastward to latitude 39[deg]01'02.08'' N., longitude 076[deg]22'58.38''
W.; thence southward to latitude 38[deg]59'57.02'' N., longitude
076[deg]23'02.79'' W.; thence eastward and parallel and 500 yards north
of the north bridge span to eastern shoreline at latitude
38[deg]59'13.70'' N., longitude 076[deg]19'58.40'' W.; and bounded to
the south by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards south of the south
bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude
39[deg]00'17.08'' N., longitude 076[deg]24'28.36'' W.; thence southward
to latitude 38[deg]59'38.36'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'59.67'' W.;
thence eastward to latitude 38[deg]59'26.93'' N., longitude
076[deg]23'25.53'' W.; thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at
latitude 38[deg]58'40.32'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'10.45'' W, located
between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD. All coordinates reference
North American Datum 83 (NAD 1983).
    (b) Definitions--(1) Captain of the Port (COTP) Maryland-National
Capital Region means the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-
National Capital Region or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or
petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act
on his behalf.
    (2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or
petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the
Commander, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region.
    (3) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by
Commander, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region with a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast
Guard ensign.
    (4) Participant means all persons and vessels participating in the
Bay Bridge Paddle event under the auspices of the Marine Event Permit
issued to the event sponsor and approved by Commander, Coast Guard
Sector Maryland-National Capital Region.
    (c) Special local regulations. (1) The COTP or Coast Guard Patrol
Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels and
persons, including event participants, in the regulated area. When
hailed or signaled by an official patrol, a vessel or person in the
regulated area shall immediately comply with the directions given.
Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for
failure to comply, or both. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may
terminate the event, or the operation of any support vessel
participating in the event, at any time it is deemed necessary for the
protection of life or property.
    (2) Except for participants and vessels already at berth, all
persons and vessels within the regulated area at the time it is
implemented are to depart the regulated area.
    (3) Persons and vessels desiring to transit, moor, or anchor within
the regulated area must first obtain authorization from the COTP
Maryland-National Capital Region or Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Prior
to the enforcement period, vessels or persons seeking permission to
transit, moor, or anchor within the area may contact the COTP Maryland-
National Capital Region at telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER> or on Marine
Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). During the enforcement
period, vessels or persons seeking permission to transit, moor, or
anchor within the area may contact the Coast Guard Patrol Commander on
Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) for direction.
    (4) The Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement
of the regulated area by other Federal, State, and local agencies. The
Coast Guard Patrol Commander and official patrol vessels enforcing this
regulated area can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16
(156.8 MHz) and channel 22A (157.1 MHz).
    (5) The Coast Guard will publish a notice in the Fifth Coast Guard
District Local Notice to Mariners and issue a marine information
broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio announcing specific event date
and times.
    (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 7 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. on June 2, 2018, and, if necessary due to inclement
weather, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on June 3, 2018.

    Dated: January 5, 2018.
Lonnie P. Harrison, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12693-001]

Sutton Hydroelectric Company, LLC

Notice of Site Visit

    On February 6, 2008, Sutton Hydroelectric Company, LLC (Sutton
Hydroelectric) filed a notice of intent and a preliminary application
document to license its proposed Sutton Hydroelectric Project No.
12693. The project would be located at the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers' (Corps) Sutton Dam on the Elk River, in Braxton County, West
Virginia. The project would occupy federal lands administered by the
Corps.
    On April 7, 2008, the Commission issued a Scoping Document
containing a description of the proposed project and mode of operation,
a preliminary list of issues to be addressed in the Commission's
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental document, and a
request for information and written comments.
    On October 12, 2011, at 9 a.m. (E.D.T.), as part of the NEPA
scoping process, Commission staff will hold a site visit at the Sutton
Dam. All participants interested in attending the site visit should
meet at the upstream recreation parking lot next to the dam. All
participants attending the site visit should be prepared to provide
their own transportation. If you have any questions please contact Tim
Konnert at<PHONE_NUMBER> or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: September 28, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Availability of the Federal Aviation Administration's
Record of Decision for the Establishment and Modification of Oregon
Military Training Special Use Airspace Identified as Warning Area 570,
Eel Military Operation Area Complex, Redhawk Military Operation Area
Complex, and Juniper/Hart Military Operation Area Complex and the
Federal Aviation Administration's Adoption of the Final Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) Prepared by the Oregon Air National Guard/
National Guard Bureau for the Proposed Establishment and Modification
of Oregon Military Training Airspace (EIS No. 20170197)

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Availability of a September 29, 2017 Record of
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SUMMARY: On September 29, 2017, the FAA signed its Adoption/Record of
Decision (ROD) for its aeronautical action--the modification and
establishment of Military Operation Areas (MOAs), Air Traffic
Controlled Assigned Airspace (AATCAs) and Warning Areas for the Oregon
Military Training Airspace. The Adoption/ROD identifies the
aeronautical action and states the FAA decision to modify existing
airspace and establish new airspace to support the Oregon Air National
Guard's F-15 training operations. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,
paragraphs 9-2, Adoption of Other Agencies' National Environmental
Policy Act Documents, and 7400.2L, paragraph 32-2-3, the FAA has
conducted an independent review and evaluation of the Air National
Guard, National Guard Bureau and U.S. Air Force's Final Environmental
Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Establishment and Modification
of Military Operation Areas (MOAs) and Warning Area. Based on its
independent review, the FAA has determined that the EIS and its
supporting documentation, as incorporated by reference, adequately
assess and disclose the environmental impacts of the FAA's proposed
aeronautical action and that the adoption of the FEIS by the FAA is
authorized.
    Accordingly, the FAA adopts the FEIS, Appendices and all
information identified therein, incorporated by reference and made
publicly available. Further, the FAA's September 29, 2017 Adoption/
Record of Decision (ROD) is based on its adoption of the FEIS and the
FEIS' identification, analysis and conclusions regarding resources, and
environmental effects of the ANG/NGB's Proposed Action.

DATES: Applicable date: December 6, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Miller, Airspace Policy Group,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
7378.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The FAA adopts the Oregon Air National Guard/
National Guard Bureau's Final EIS for the Proposed Establishment and
Modification of Oregon Military Training Airspace. The FEIS analyzed
the potential environmental impacts from the establishment of new
military training airspace and modifications to existing military
training airspace located over coastal, central, and eastern Oregon,
the Pacific Ocean, a small area of northwestern Nevada, and the
southwestern-most corner of Washington.
    The proposed action would modify existing Air Traffic Control
Assigned Airspaces (ATCAAs) and Military Operations Areas (MOAs), and
establish new MOAs and ATCAAs to provide properly configured and
located military airspace supporting efficient, realistic, mission-
oriented training. Specifically, the proposed Action will achieve the
purpose of providing properly configured and located military airspace
to enable efficient, realistic mission-oriented training with adequate
size and within reasonably close proximity to support the advanced 21st
century air-to-air tactical fighter technologies. The Proposed Action
will also enable, achieve and provide the military airspace necessary
for the current and evolving training mission requirements of the
Oregon ANG in an era of increased operational complexity. Recent
improvements to the F-15's radar, along with other avionics upgrades
and the growing reliance on stand-off tactics, techniques, and
procedures (TTP) require a larger volume of training airspace than
currently exists in the airspace managed by both the 142d Fighter Wing
(142 FW) and 173d Fighter Wing (173 FW). Other factors contributing to
the need for the airspace modifications are the travel distance and
time required to access existing training airspace areas, and the
frequency of weather conditions that limit the availability of coastal
airspace areas for operational training. The adoption of the FEIS by
the FAA is consistent with and authorized pursuant to NEPA implementing
regulations at 40 CFR 1506.3.
    On August 29, 2017, the USAF signed the Record of Decision (ROD)
for the Establishment and Modification of Oregon Military Training
Airspace. The Air National Guard Bureau, Department of the Air Force's
Notice of Availability (NOA) of the USAF's ROD was published in the
Federal Register on September 12, 2017. (82 FR 42803). The NOA states
that the ROD is the USAF decision to modify existing airspace and
establish new airspace to support the Oregon Air National Guard's F-15
training operations and to implement practicable mitigations. Further,
the NOA states the USAF's decision was ``based on matters addressed in
the FEIS for the Proposed Modification of Oregon Military Training
Airspace; contributions from the public, tribes, regulatory agencies;
and other relevant factors''. The FEIS was made available to the public
on May 19, 2017 through a NOA in the Federal Register (82 FR 22997)
with a 30-day wait period that ended on June 19, 2017. (82 FR 42803).
    An agency need not prepare a new or supplemental environmental
document if there are no substantial changes in the proposed action
that are relevant to environmental concerns, and that data and analyses
contained in the EIS are still substantially valid that there are no
significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental
concerns and bearing on the proposed action or its impacts.
    The FAA conducted an independent evaluation and determined that the
above referenced FEIS adequately addresses the relevant FAA actions and
meets the applicable standards under NEPA and its implementing
regulations at 40 CFR 1500-1508, and FAA Order 1050.1F. The FAA's
September 29, 2017 Adoption/Record of Decision (ROD) for the
Establishment and Modification of Oregon Military Training Special Use
Airspace--as described in its ROD--is based on its independent review,
evaluation and subsequent adoption of the FEIS prepared by the Oregon
Air National Guard/National Guard Bureau.

Decision and Approval

    After careful consideration of the FAA's statutory mandate under 49
U.S.C. 40103 to ensure the safe and efficient use of the national
airspace system as well as the other aeronautical goals and objectives
discussed in the FEIS, the FAA concurs with the military that the
Proposed Action--as defined in the FAA's September 29, 2017 Adoption/
Record of Decision (ROD)--provides the best airspace combination for
meeting the needs stipulated in the FEIS, and that all practical means
to avoid or minimize environmental harm from that alternative have been
adopted.
    Accordingly, under the authority delegated by the Administrator of
the Federal Aviation Administration, the FAA's September 29, 2017
Adoption/Record of Decision (ROD) approves and authorizes all agency
action to modify and to establish the new Special Use Airspace, as
described.
    The FAA's September 29, 2017 adoption/final decision signifies that
applicable Federal environmental requirements relating to the Proposed
Action have been met. The September 29, 2017 Adoption/Record of
Decision (ROD) enabled the FAA to complete its non-rulemaking actions
to establish and modify the Military Operation Areas and Warning Area.
The September 29, 2017 Adoption/Record of Decision (ROD) is available
at the FAA's Web site

and can be viewed at: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/environmental_issues/.

Right of Appeal

    The FAA's September 29, 2017 Adoption/Record of Decision (ROD) for
the Establishment and Modification of Oregon Military Training Special
Use Airspace constitutes a final order of the FAA Administrator and is
subject to exclusive judicial review under 49 U.S.C. 46110 by the U.S.
Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia or the U.S.
Circuit Court of Appeals for the circuit in which the person contesting
the decision resides or has its principal place of business. Any party
having substantial interest in this order may apply for review of the
decision by filing a petition for review in the appropriate U.S. Court
of Appeals no later than 60 days after the date of this notice in
accordance with the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 46110. Any party seeking to
stay implementation of the action as stated in the ROD must file an
application with the FAA prior to seeking judicial relief as provided
in Rule 18(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 29, 2017.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
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[Notices]
[Pages 58864-58865]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Special Permit Applications

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

ACTION: Notice of actions on Special Permit Applications.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application
for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of
Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107,
Subpart B), notice is hereby given of the actions on special permits
applications in (August to August 2014). The mode of transportation
involved are identified by a number in the ``Nature of Application''
portion of the table below as follows: 1--Motor vehicle, 2--Rail
freight, 3--Cargo vessel, 4--Cargo aircraft only, 5--Passenger-carrying
aircraft Application numbers prefixed by the letters EE represent
applications for Emergency Special Permits. It should be noted that
some of the sections cited were those in effect at the time certain
special permits were issued.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 5, 2014.
Donald Burger,
Chief, Special Permits and Approvals Branch.

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                                                                                Nature of special permit
              S.P No.                       Applicant             Regulation(s)                thereof
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                                       MODIFICATION SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED
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15854-M............................  Colmac Coil             49 CFR 173.222, IMDG    To modify the special
                                      Manufacturing, Inc.,    Code, Special           permit originally issued
                                      Colville, WA.           Provision 301.          on an emergency basis to
                                                                                routine with a two year
                                                                                renewal as well as to
                                                                                increase the size of
                                                                                authorized units.
11826-M............................  Linde Gas North         49 CFR 173.302(a)(5)..  To modify the special
                                      America, LLC., Murray                           permit to authorize the
                                      Hill, NJ.                                       requalification of
                                                                                cylinders manufactured in
                                                                                accordance with DOT-SP
                                                                                12399 and 14546, and the
                                                                                use of ultrasonic
                                                                                requalification.
11536-M............................  Boeing Company, The,    49 CFR 173.102 Spec.    To modify the special
                                      Los Angeles, CA.        Prov. 101, 173.24(g),   permit to authorize new
                                                              173.62, 173.185,        shipping and storage
                                                              173.202; 173.211, and   containers.
                                                              173.304.
11650-M............................  Autoliv ASP, Inc.,      49 CFR 173.301(a)(1),   To modify the special
                                      Ogden, UT.              and 173.302a(a).        permit to authorize an
                                                                                increase to the maximum
                                                                                service pressure.
15860-M............................  Apple Inc., Cupertino,  49 CFR 173.185(a).....  To modify the special
                                      CA.                                             permit to authorize cargo
                                                                                aircraft as a mode of
                                                                                transportation.
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                                           NEW SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED
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16115-N............................  Advanced Cooling        49 CFR 173.301(f),      To authorize the
                                      Technologies, Inc.,     137.302(a)(1),          transportation of
                                      Lancaster, PA.          173.304(a)(2).          anhydrous ammonia in
                                                                                alternative packaging
                                                                                (heat pipes). (modes 1, 3,
                                                                                4)
16102-N............................  Brenntag Mid-South,     49 CFR 173.3(e)(2)....  To authorize the
                                      Inc., Henderson, KY.                            transportation in commerce
                                                                                of a DOT 106A500 multi-
                                                                                unit tank car tank
                                                                                containing chlorine or
                                                                                sulfur dioxide that has
                                                                                developed a leak in the
                                                                                valve or fusible plug that
                                                                                has been temporarily
                                                                                repaired using a Chlorine
                                                                                Institute ``B'' Kit,
                                                                                Edition 11. (mode 1)
16122-N............................  ATK LAUNCH SYSTEMS      49 CFR 172.320,         To authorize the
                                      INC., Corinne, UT.      173.54(a), 173.56(b),   transportation in commerce
                                                              175.57, 173.58 and      of not more than 25 grams
                                                              173.60.                 of Division 1.4 materials
                                                                                and pyrotechnic materials
                                                                                in a special shipping
                                                                                container. (modes 1, 3, 4)
16166-N............................  Sparkle International,  49 CFR 173.6(a)(1)(ii)  To authorize the
                                      Inc., Bedford, OH.                              transportation in commerce
                                                                                of a Class 8, PG II
                                                                                material in a custom
                                                                                designed packaging as a
                                                                                material of trade when the
                                                                                mass or capacity limits
                                                                                are exceeded. (mode 1)
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16209-M............................  Atlas Air, Inc.,        49 CFR 172.101 Column   To modify the special
                                      Purchase, NY.           (9B), 172.204(c)(3),    permit to increase the net
                                                              173.27, and             explosive weight to 1778
                                                              175.30(a)(1).           pounds. (modes 1, 4)
16067-N............................  E.I. duPont de Nemours  49 CFR 171.25(c)......  To authorize the
                                      and Company,                                    transportation in commerce
                                      Wilmington, DE.                                 of a Division 2.2
                                                                                compressed gas in non-DOT
                                                                                specification bulk
                                                                                packaging. (modes 1, 3)
16171-N............................  Ozark Automotive        49 CFR 173.159........  To authorize the
                                      Distributors,                                   transportation in commerce
                                      Springfield, MO.                                of batteries in
                                                                                alternative packaging by
                                                                                motor vehicle. (mode 1)
16209-N............................  Atlas Air, Inc.,        49 CFR 172.101 Column   To authorize the
                                      Washington, DC.         (9B), 172.204(c)(3),    transportation in commerce
                                                              173.27, and             of forbidden explosives by
                                                              175.30(a)(1).           cargo aircraft. (modes 1,
                                                                                4)
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                                          NEW SPECIAL PERMIT WITHDRAWN
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16206-N............................  Demex International     49 CFR 176.116(e).....  To authorize the
                                      Inc., Picayune, MS.                             transportation in commerce
                                                                                of certain Class 1
                                                                                materials by vessel in an
                                                                                alternative stowage
                                                                                configuration. (mode 3)
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[Notices]
[Page 56286]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Drone Advisory Committee (DAC); Notice of Public Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Drone Advisory
Committee.

DATES: The meeting will be held on October 22, 2020, between 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
    Requests for reasonable accommodations must be received by October
8, 2020.
    Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during the
meeting must be received no later than October 15, 2020.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually. Members of the public
who wish to observe the virtual meeting can access the livestream from
either of the following FAA social media platforms on the day of the
event, https://www.facebook.com/FAA or https://www.youtube.com/FAAnews.
For copies of meeting minutes along with all other information please
visit the DAC internet website at https://www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/drone_advisory_committee/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Kolb, UAS Stakeholder & Committee
Liaison, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation, at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER>. Any committee
related request or request for reasonable accommodations should be sent
to the person listed in this section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The DAC was created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), in accordance with Title 5 of the United States Code (5 U.S.C.
App. 2) to provide the FAA with advice on key UAS integration issues by
helping to identify challenges and prioritize improvements.

II. Agenda

    At the meeting, the agenda will cover the following topics:

 Official Statement of the Designated Federal Officer
 Approval of the Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes
 Opening Remarks
 FAA Update
 Industry-Led Technical Topics
 New Business/Agenda Topics
 Closing Remarks
 Adjourn

    Additional details will be posted on the DAC internet website
address listed in the ADDRESSES section at least 15 days in advance of
the meeting.

III. Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public and livestreamed. Members of
the public who wish to observe the virtual meeting can access the
livestream from either of the following FAA social media platforms on
the day of the event, https://www.facebook.com/FAA or https://www.youtube.com/FAAnews. The U.S. Department of Transportation is
committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all
participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a
disability, such as sign language, interpretation, or other ancillary
aids, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section by October 8, 2020.
    The FAA is not accepting oral presentations at this meeting due to
time constraints. Written statements submitted by the deadline will be
provided to the DAC members before the meeting. Any member of the
public may submit a written statement to the committee at any time.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Erik W. Amend,
Manager, Executive Office, AUS-10, Federal Aviation Administration.
[FR Doc. 2020-20082 Filed 9-10-20; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 128 (Thursday, July 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43112-43113]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 15287-000]

HGE Energy Storage 3 LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit
Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To
Intervene, and Competing Applications

    On September 27, 2022, HGE Energy Storage LLC, filed an application
for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power
Act (FPA), proposing to study the feasibility of the Fort Ross Pumped
Storage Project to be located in Sonoma County, California, adjacent to
the Pacific Ocean, approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Fort Ross State
Historic Park. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit is to grant the
permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit
term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to
perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or
waters owned by others without the owners' express permission.
    The pumped storage hydropower project will consist of: (1) a new
upper reservoir with a surface area of 23 acres and a storage volume of
5,600 acre-feet at a maximum water-surface elevation of 1,500 feet mean
sea level; (2) a 12,000 foot-long, 10-foot-diameter steel-lined conduit
that connects the reservoir to the powerhouse; (3) a 250-foot-long, 30-
foot-wide, 100-foot-high, steel-reinforced concrete powerhouse
constructed 100 feet below ground level, with five 250-megawatt (MW)
reversible variable-speed pump-turbines, with a combined installed
capacity of 1,250-MW that discharge into the Pacific Ocean; (4) a 100-
foot-high, 30-foot-wide

vertical access tunnel from ground level to the powerhouse; (5) a
vertical intake structure and breakwater of undetermined size and
design to lead from the tailrace to the powerhouse and to dissipate
discharge energy; (6) a 500-foot-long, 250-foot-wide concrete-lined
tailrace; and (7) a 0.5-mile-long, 69-kilovolt line extending from the
powerhouse to a planned AC-DC converter station. The estimated annual
energy production of the project would be approximately 3,714,406
megawatt-hours.
    Applicant Contact: Mr. Wayne Krouse, HGE Energy Storage 3 LLC, 2901
4th Avenue South, #B 253, Birmingham, AL 35233; email:
[email protected]; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER> X 709.
    FERC Contact: Shannon Archuleta; email; [email protected];
phone<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners,
environmental justice communities, Tribal members, and others, access
publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For
public inquiries and assistance with filings such as interventions,
comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to
contact OPP at<PHONE_NUMBER> or [email protected]. Comments, motions to
intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or
notices of intent to file competing applications should be submitted
within 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications
and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing
applications using the Commission's eFiling system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx. Commenters can submit brief
comments up to 6,000 characters without prior registration using the
eComment system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/QuickComment.aspx. You
must include your name and contact information at the end of your
comments. For assistance, please get in touch with FERC Online Support
at [email protected],<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll-free), or (202)
502-8659 (TTY). Instead of electronic filing, you may submit a paper
copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed
to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent
via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue,
Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include
docket number P-15287-000.
    More information about this project, including a copy of the
application, can be viewed on the Commission's website (http://www.ferc.gov) using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number (P-
15287) in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, do not hesitate to get in touch with FERC Online Support.

    Dated: June 29, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-14258 Filed 7-5-23; 8:45 am]
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[Notices]
[Page 77678]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Sunshine Act Meeting

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the
Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the Securities
and Exchange Commission will hold a Closed Meeting on Thursday,
December 17, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.
    Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the
Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting.
Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters also may be
present.
    The General Counsel of the Commission, or her designee, has
certified that, in her opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth
in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR
200.402(a)(3), (a)(5), (a)(7), (a)(9)(ii) and (a)(10), permit
consideration of the scheduled matter at the Closed Meeting.
    Commissioner Piwowar, as duty officer, voted to consider the items
listed for the Closed Meeting in closed session.
    The subject matter of the Closed Meeting will be:
    Institution and settlement of injunctive actions;
    Institution and settlement of administrative proceedings; and
    Other matters relating to enforcement proceedings.
    At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in
the scheduling of meeting items.
    For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have
been added, deleted or postponed, please contact the Office of the
Secretary at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

     Dated: December 10, 2015.
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
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