[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 201 (Tuesday, October 18, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 71602-71605]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22837]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-8132; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-127-AD;
Amendment 39-18663; AD 2016-19-14]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 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 certain
Airbus Model A318 and A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -
214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found during maintenance
inspections on certain lugs of the 10VU rack side fittings in the
cockpit. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the
lugs on the 10VU rack side fittings, and repair of any cracking. We are
issuing this AD to prevent reading difficulties of flight-critical
information displayed to the flightcrew during a critical phase of
flight, such as an approach or takeoff, which could result in loss of
airplane control at an altitude insufficient for recovery.

DATES: This AD is effective November 22, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 22,
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet
http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8132.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8132; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A318,
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on December 31, 2015 (80 FR 81792) (``the NPRM''). The
NPRM was prompted by a report of cracks found during maintenance
inspections on certain lugs of the 10VU rack side fittings in the
cockpit. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections for
cracking of the lugs on the 10VU rack side fittings, and repair of any
cracking. We are issuing this AD to prevent reading difficulties of
flight-critical information displayed to the flightcrew during a
critical phase of flight, such as an approach or takeoff, which could
result in loss of airplane control at an altitude insufficient for
recovery.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0170, dated August 18, 2015 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model
A318 and A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232,
and -233 airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During an unscheduled maintenance operation on an A330
aeroplane, the 10VU rack was removed for access and cracks were
discovered on 10VU rack side fittings on lugs 1, 3, and 4. As a
similar design is installed on A320 family aeroplanes, a sampling
review was done to determine the possible fleet impact. The result
showed that several aeroplanes had cracked or broken 10VU rack side
fittings.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to a
high vibration level on the primary flight- and navigation displays
during critical flight phases (takeoff and landing), possibly
creating reading difficulties for the crew.
    Prompted by these findings, Airbus developed mod 35869 to
reinforce the affected rack fitting lugs. For in-service aeroplanes,
Airbus published Service Bulletin (SB) A320-92-1087 to provide
inspection and repair instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive detailed inspections (DET) of the affected 10VU rack
fitting lugs and, depending on findings, accomplishment of a repair.

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8132.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Clarify the Description of the Unsafe Condition

    Airbus asked that we revise the unsafe condition by stating that
the NPRM is intended to prevent ``reading difficulties of flight-
critical information,'' and not ``loss of flight-critical
information.'' Airbus stated that this clarification would correspond
with the language specified in EASA AD 2015-0170, dated August 18,
2015.
    We agree with the commenter's request, for the reason provided. We
have clarified the unsafe condition in the SUMMARY and SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION Discussion sections in the preamble of this final rule and
in paragraph (e) of the AD.

Request To Extend Compliance Time

    Delta Airlines (DAL) asked that the compliance time specified in
the NPRM be extended from 24 to 36 months. DAL stated that the subject
cracking issue has been known for over five years; however, the FAA
just recently took regulatory action. DAL added that there have been no
in-service reports of issues related to safety of flight due to the
cracking condition. DAL noted that the unsafe condition of vibration
during a critical phase of flight is theoretical and not based on
actual testing or experience. In light of this, DAL stated that the 24-
month time limit is unwarranted, and should be extended to 36 months to
allow more time so the inspection can be accomplished during a hangar
visit.
    We do not agree with the commenter's request. In developing an
appropriate compliance time for the actions specified in this AD, we
considered the safety implications and normal maintenance schedules for
the timely accomplishment of the specified actions. We have determined
that the proposed 24-month compliance time will ensure an acceptable
level of safety and allow the actions to be done during scheduled
maintenance intervals for most affected operators. However, affected
operators may request an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) for an
extension of the compliance time under the provisions of paragraph
(i)(1) of this AD by submitting data and analysis substantiating that
the change would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Remove Reporting Requirement

    DAL asked that the proposed mandatory reporting requirement in
paragraph (h) of the proposed AD be removed. DAL understands that
Airbus wants to gather necessary in-service information; however, the
airworthiness of the airplane does not depend on mandatory reporting.
DAL stated that the airplane would be airworthy and public safety would
be maintained without the mandatory reporting requirement. DAL added
that requiring reporting places an unfair burden on operators of Airbus
airplanes compared to operators of airplanes produced by other
manufacturers, particularly when there are no findings, because
reporting is mandated for the benefit of the original equipment
manufacturer. DAL concluded that the reporting should not be mandated
through this regulatory action.
    We do not agree with the commenter's request to remove the
reporting requirement in paragraph (h) of this AD. We disagree that
public safety would be maintained without the mandatory reporting
requirement. Reporting is necessary for the airframe manufacturer to
determine the extent of the cracking of the lugs on the 10VU rack side
fittings, and to ascertain any necessary follow-up actions. Therefore,
we have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Clarify Reporting Requirements

    DAL asked for clarification of the format necessary to report the
inspection results specified in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. DAL
asked if the reporting form located in the back of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 02, dated November 25, 2014, must be
used or if the report can be submitted using another format.
    While we recommend that operators use the form in Figure A-FRAAA--
Sheet 02, titled ``Inspection Report,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-92-1087, Revision 02, dated November 25, 2014, this AD does not
require use of that form. We have changed paragraph (h) of this AD to
clarify our intent.
    DAL also noted that it disagrees with having to determine and
report the supplemental type certificate (STC) status for equipment
attached to the 10VU rack, as specified in Figure A-FRAAA--Sheet 02,
titled ``Inspection Report,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087,
Revision 02, dated November 25, 2014. DAL stated that STC equipment
should be addressed in a separate regulatory action.
    We agree with the comment. As previously indicated, the referenced
form is not specifically required by this AD, and we have changed
paragraph (h) of this AD to clarify our intent.

Request for Clarification on Returning Damaged Parts

    DAL and United Airlines (UAL) asked for clarification on returning
damaged parts to Airbus. DAL stated that if the reporting form must be
used, it disagrees with sending all damaged parts to Airbus. UAL stated
that the NPRM proposes requiring reporting inspection findings to
Airbus, and Figure A-FRAAA--Sheet 02, titled ``Inspection Report'' of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 02, dated November 25,
2014, specifies that damaged lugs are to be sent to Airbus for
investigation. UAL noted that it will try to deliver damaged parts, but
added that this should not be an AD requirement since parts shipment
will increase cost and the operator cannot guarantee delivery.
    We agree that clarification is necessary. Although the note
contained in Figure A-FRAAA--Sheet 02, titled ``Inspection Report,'' of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 02, dated November 25,
2014, specifies ``If lugs have been replaced the removed part should be
sent to Airbus for investigation,'' this AD does not include that
requirement. We have included this

exception in the reporting requirement in paragraph (h) of this AD.

Request To Use a Certain Drawing

    UAL asked that we approve using the current version of the Airbus
repair drawing, as called out in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087,
Revision 02, dated November 25, 2014. UAL noted that this repair
drawing is the latest version and may be revised without revision of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 02, dated November 25,
2014.
    For clarification, we agree that the current version of the repair
drawing can be used. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Change Costs of Compliance Section

    DAL asked that we change the repair estimate in the `Costs of
Compliance' section of the NPRM, as specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 02, dated November 25, 2014. DAL stated
that the service information does not provide the cost of the parts,
and Airbus does have the price of each part listed in the COMPA01
components. DAL added that the parts cost is $9,140 per airplane to
accomplish the repair work. DAL asked that this cost be included in the
cost of the repair, for a total of $16,280 per airplane.
    We agree with the commenter's request, for the reason provided. We
have changed the repair estimate in the `Costs of Compliance' section
of this final rule accordingly.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51

    We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 02,
dated November 25, 2014. The service information describes procedures
for repetitive inspections for cracking of the lugs on the 10VU rack
side fittings, and repair of any cracking. This service information is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 959 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it takes about 2 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD, and 1 work-hour per
product to report inspection findings. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
on U.S. operators to be $244,545, or $255 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary repair takes about 84
work-hours and require parts costing $9,140, for a cost of $16,280 per
product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need these actions.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

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 that 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);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2016-19-14 Airbus: Amendment 39-18663; Docket No. FAA-2015-8132;
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-127-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 22, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category;

except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 35869 has been
embodied in production.
    (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
    (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found during
maintenance inspections on certain lugs of the 10VU rack side
fittings in the cockpit. We are issuing this AD to prevent reading
difficulties of flight-critical information displayed to the
flightcrew during a critical phase of flight, such as an approach or
takeoff, which could result in loss of airplane control at an
altitude insufficient for recovery.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repetitive Inspections and Repair

    At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and
(g)(2) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection for cracking of the lugs
on the 10VU rack side fittings in the cockpit, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-
1087, Revision 02, dated November 25, 2014. If any crack is found,
before further flight, repair in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 02,
dated November 25, 2014. Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 20,000 flight cycles or 40,000 flight hours,
whichever occurs first. Repair of the 10VU rack lugs does not
terminate the repetitive inspections required by this paragraph.
    (1) Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles or
60,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first since the
airplane's first flight.
    (2) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.

(h) Reporting Requirement

    Submit a report of any findings (positive and negative) of any
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Airbus Service
Bulletin Reporting Online Application on Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/), at the applicable time specified in paragraph
(h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. Where Figure A-FRAAA--Sheet 02, titled
``Inspection Report,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087,
Revision 02, dated November 25, 2014, specifies sending removed lugs
to Airbus for investigation, this AD does not include that
requirement. The form contained in Figure A-FRAAA--Sheet 02, titled
``Inspection Report,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087,
Revision 02, dated November 25, 2014, may be used to meet this
reporting requirement.
    (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the inspection.
    (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    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. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Information may be
emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
    (4) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(j) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2015-
0170, dated August 18, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may
be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2015-8132.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 02, dated
November 25, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 44 51; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 14, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-22837 Filed 10-17-16; 8:45 am]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R09-OAR-2022-0926; FRL-10482-02-R9]

Clean Air Plans; 2015 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area
Requirements; Clean Fuels or Advanced Control Technology for Boilers;
San Joaquin Valley and Los Angeles--South Coast Air Basin, California

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final
action to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan
(SIP) concerning the provisions for clean fuels or advanced control
technology for boilers for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality
standards (``2015 ozone NAAQS'') in the San Joaquin Valley and Los
Angeles--South Coast Air Basin, California (``South Coast'') ozone
nonattainment areas. The SIP revisions include the ``Certification that
the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District's Current
Rules Address the Clean Air Act's Clean Fuels for Boilers Requirements
for the 2015 8-hour Ozone Standard'' for San Joaquin Valley (``2021 San
Joaquin Valley Certification'') and the ``Clean Fuels for Boilers
Compliance Demonstration for the South Coast Air Basin'' for South
Coast (``2021 South Coast Certification''), both submitted on August 3,
2021. We are approving these revisions under the Clean Air Act (CAA or
``the Act''), which establishes clean fuels or advanced control
technology for boilers requirements for ``Extreme'' ozone nonattainment
areas.

DATES: This rule is effective June 7, 2023.

ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under
Docket ID No. EPA-R09-OAR-2022-0926. All documents in the docket are
listed on the https://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in
the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g.,
confidential business information (CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as
copyrighted material, is not placed on the internet and will be
publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket
materials are available through https://www.regulations.gov, or please
contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section for additional availability information. If you need assistance
in a language other than English or if you are a person with a
disability who needs a reasonable accommodation at no cost to you,
please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Khoi Nguyen, EPA Region IX, 75
Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. By phone:<PHONE_NUMBER> or
by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, ``we,'' ``us,''
and ``our'' refer to the EPA.

Table of Contents

I. Proposed Action
II. Public Comments and EPA Responses
III. EPA Action
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Proposed Action

    On January 30, 2023, the EPA proposed to approve as a revision to
the California SIP the provisions in the San Joaquin Valley and South
Coast for clean fuels or advanced control technology for boilers as
meeting the requirements of CAA section 182(e)(3) and 40 CFR
51.1302.\1\ Our proposed approval was based on our evaluation of the
2021 San Joaquin Valley Certification and the 2021 South Coast
Certification. In our proposed rulemaking, we provided background
information on the 2015 ozone standards, area designations in
California, and related clean fuels for boilers SIP revision
requirements. Table 1 of this document lists the certifications
addressed by our proposed action.
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    \1\ 88 FR 5835 (January 30, 2023).

          Table 1--Clean Fuels for Boilers Certifications Submitted as Revisions to the California SIP
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             District                 Nonattainment area        Date adopted                   Title
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San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution    San Joaquin Valley...  June 17, 2021........  Certification that the San
 Control District.                                                                 Joaquin Valley Unified Air
                                                                                Pollution Control District's
                                                                                Current Rules Address the
                                                                                Clean Air Act's Clean Fuels
                                                                                for Boilers Requirements for
                                                                                the 2015 8-Hour Ozone
                                                                                Standard.
South Coast Air Quality Management  South Coast Air Basin  June 4, 2021.........  Clean Fuels for Boilers
 District.                                                                         Compliance Demonstration for
                                                                                the South Coast Air Basin.\a\
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\a\ The ``Clean Fuels for Boilers Compliance Demonstration for the South Coast Air Basin'' is part of the
  document titled ``Final Certification of Nonattainment New Source Review and Clean Fuels for Boilers
  Compliance Demonstration for 2015 8-hour Ozone Standard.'' The latter document consists of two demonstrations:
  (1) Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR) Compliance Demonstration for the South Coast Air Basin and the
  Coachella Valley and (2) Clean Fuels for Boilers Compliance Demonstration for the South Coast Air Basin. In
  the proposed action, we were evaluating and proposing action on the ``Clean Fuels for Boilers Compliance
  Demonstration for the South Coast Air Basin.''

    In this rulemaking, we are taking final action to approve the 2021
San Joaquin Valley Certification and the 2021 South Coast
Certification. Please refer to our proposed rule for more information
concerning the background for this action and for a more detailed
discussion of the rationale for approval.

II. Public Comments and EPA Responses

    The EPA's proposed action provided a 30-day public comment period.
During this period, the EPA received one anonymous comment unrelated to
the rulemaking. The EPA has determined that the comment fails to raise
issues germane to our proposed finding that the two submitted
certifications satisfy the requirements of CAA section 182(e)(3) and 40
CFR 51.1302. Therefore, we have determined that this comment does not
necessitate a response, and the EPA will not provide a specific
response to the comment in this document. The full text of the comment
is available in the docket for this rulemaking.

III. EPA Action

    No comments were submitted that change our assessment of the two
certifications as described in our proposed action. Therefore, as
authorized in section 110(k)(3) of the CAA, the EPA is taking final
action to approve as a revision to the California SIP the 2021 San
Joaquin Valley Certification and the 2021 South Coast Certification,
both submitted on August 3, 2021. Specifically, the elements we are
approving are:
     Provisions in the San Joaquin Valley for clean fuels or
advanced control technology for boilers as meeting the requirements of
CAA section 182(e)(3) and 40 CFR 51.1302 based on the 2021 San Joaquin
Valley Certification; and
     Provisions in the South Coast for clean fuels or advanced
control technology for boilers as meeting the requirements of CAA
section 182(e)(3) and 40 CFR 51.1302 based on the 2021 South Coast
Certification.

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a
SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and
applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, the EPA's role is to approve state
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.
Accordingly, this action merely approves the certifications as meeting
Federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond
those imposed by state law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review
by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58
FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); and
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the Clean Air Act.
    In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian
reservation land or in any other area where the EPA or an Indian tribe
has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of
Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not
impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal
law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9,
2000).
    Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions To Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, 59 FR 7629,
February 16, 1994) directs Federal agencies to identify and address
``disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental
effects'' of their actions on minority populations and low-income
populations to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law.
The EPA defines environmental justice (EJ) as ``the fair treatment and
meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color,
national origin, or income with respect to the development,
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies.'' The EPA further defines the term fair treatment to mean
that ``no group of people should bear a disproportionate burden of
environmental harms and risks, including those resulting from the
negative environmental consequences of industrial, governmental, and
commercial operations or programs and policies.''
    The State did not evaluate environmental justice considerations as
part of its SIP submittal; the CAA and applicable implementing
regulations neither prohibit nor require such an evaluation. The EPA
did not perform an EJ analysis and did not consider EJ in this action.
Due to the nature of the action being taken here, this action is
expected to have a neutral to positive

impact on the air quality of the affected area. Consideration of EJ is
not required as part of this action, and there is no information in the
record inconsistent with the stated goal of E.O. 12898 of achieving
environmental justice for people of color, low-income populations, and
Indigenous peoples.
    This action is subject to the Congressional Review Act, and the EPA
will submit a rule report to each House of the Congress and to the
Comptroller General of the United States. This action is not a ``major
rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by July 7, 2023. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of
judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for
judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness
of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in
proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Ozone, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

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

    Dated: April 25, 2023.
Martha Guzman Aceves,
Regional Administrator, Region IX.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, the EPA amends 40 CFR part
52 as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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

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

Subpart F--California

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2. Section 52.220 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(591)
introductory text and adding paragraph (c)(591)(ii) to read as follows:

Sec.  52.220  Identification of plan--in part.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (591) The following rules and certifications were submitted on
August 3, 2021, by the Governor's designee, as an attachment to a
letter dated August 3, 2021.
* * * * *
    (ii) Additional materials. (A) San Joaquin Valley Unified Air
Pollution Control District.
    (1) ``Certification that the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air
Pollution Control District's Current Rules Address the Clean Air Act's
Clean Fuels for Boilers Requirements for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone
Standard,'' adopted on June 17, 2021.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (B) South Coast Air Quality Management District.
    (1) ``Final Certification of Nonattainment New Source Review and
Clean Fuels for Boilers Compliance Demonstration for 2015 8-hour Ozone
Standard,'' excluding the ``Nonattainment New Source Review Compliance
Demonstration,'' adopted on June 4, 2021.
    (2) [Reserved]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-54728; File No. SR-NASD-2006-114]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
Rule Change To Adopt an Automated Process for Opening Quotations of
ITS/CAES Market Makers

November 8, 2006.
    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 September 29, 2006, the National Association of Securities Dealers,
Inc. (``NASD''), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
(``Nasdaq''), 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 Nasdaq. Nasdaq filed the
proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing
with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    Nasdaq proposes to establish an automatic process for opening
quotes in non-Nasdaq securities through the ITS/CAES System. Nasdaq
implemented the proposed rule change on October 9, 2006.\5\ The text of
the proposed rule change is available on the Nasdaq's Web site at
http://www.nasdaq.com, at Nasdaq's Office of the Secretary and at the

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    \5\ Telephone conversation between John Yetter, Senior Associate
General Counsel, Nasdaq, and Natasha Cowen, Special Counsel,
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II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, Nasdaq 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. Nasdaq has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A,
B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    Nasdaq is proposing to establish a procedure for automated initial
display of quotations by ITS/CAES Market Makers. The procedure would be
substantially the same as the existing procedure of The NASDAQ Stock
Market LLC (the ``Nasdaq Exchange'') for automated opening quotes by
market makers in Nasdaq-listed stocks under Nasdaq Exchange Rule
4704(b). Specifically, the ITS/CAES System will display initial quotes
of ITS/CAES Market Makers in one of three ways, at the option of the
market maker: (i) At the last price and size (either including or
excluding reserve size) entered by the market maker on the preceding
trading day; (ii) at a price and size entered by the market maker prior
to 9:25 a.m., or (iii) at a system-generated price of $0.01 (bid) and
$200,001 (ask) and a size of 100 shares.\6\ Firms choosing the first
two options will have their quotes displayed at such time as they
specify, or if no time is specified, then at 9:25 a.m. Firms choosing
the third option will have their quotes displayed at 9:25 a.m. Any
quotes generated through this process will be replaced as soon as a
market maker submits a quote update. The automated process will ensure
that market makers do not inadvertently fail to maintain a two-sided
quote at market open. The quotes displayed through this process will
not be available for execution until 9:30 a.m.
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    \6\ Nasdaq notes that the default settings are different for
ITS/CAES than for the Nasdaq Exchange to reflect the extremely high
share prices of a small number of stocks listed on the New York
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2. Statutory Basis
    Nasdaq believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with
Section 15A of the Act,\7\ in general, and furthers the objectives of
Section 15A(b)(5) of the Act,\8\ in particular, in that it is designed
to facilitate transactions in securities, to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, to enhance competition, and to protect investors
and the public interest. The proposed rule change assists ITS/CAES
market makers in maintaining a two-sided quote at market open and
replicates functionality currently in use by the Nasdaq Exchange with
respect to Nasdaq-listed stocks.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    Nasdaq does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose
any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

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

    Nasdaq has neither solicited nor received comments on the proposed
rule change.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not:
    (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, if
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, it
has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \9\ and
Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\10\

As required under Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) under the Act,\11\ Nasdaq
provided the Commission with 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
the filing of the proposed rule change.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \11\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
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    A proposed rule change filed under 19b-4(f)(6) normally may not
become operative prior to 30 days after the date of filing.\12\
However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \13\ permits the Commission to designate
a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of
investors and the public interest. Nasdaq has requested that the
Commission waive the 30-day operative delay and render the proposed
rule change operative immediately. The Commission believes that waiving
the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the protection of
investors and the public interest. Waiver of the 30-day operative delay
would enable ITS/CAES market makers to maintain a two-sided quote at
market open and would replicate functionality currently in use by the
Nasdaq Exchange with respect to Nasdaq-listed stocks. For the reasons
stated above, the Commission therefore designated the proposal to
become operative upon filing.\14\
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    \12\ Id.
    \13\ Id.
    \14\ For purposes of waiving the operative date of this proposal
only, the Commission has considered the impact of the proposed rule
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it
appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate
in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml.
); or     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-NASD-2006-114 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASD-2006-114. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all

written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and
copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such
filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
principal offices of Nasdaq. 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-NASD-2006-114 and should be submitted on or before
December 7, 2006.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\15\
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Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Membership in the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group
Aviation Rulemaking Committee

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation.

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SUMMARY: By Federal Register notice (See 81 FR 290, January 5, 2016)
the National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) invited interested persons to apply to fill two upcoming openings
on the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (NPOAG) Aviation
Rulemaking Committee (ARC). The notice invited interested persons to
apply to fill future openings to represent air tour operator concerns
and environmental interests. This notice informs the public of the
person selected to fill the air tour operator future vacancy. No
selection has been made for the vacancy representing environmental
interests so this notice also invites persons interested in serving on
the ARC to apply for the upcoming opening for this seat.

DATES: Persons interested in applying for the one upcoming NPOAG
opening representing environmental interests need to apply by June 10,
2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Lusk, Special Programs Staff,
Federal Aviation Administration, Western-Pacific Region Headquarters,
P.O. Box 92007, Los Angeles, CA 90009-2007, telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 (the Act) was
enacted on April 5, 2000, as Public Law 106-181, and subsequently
amended in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. The Act
required the establishment of the advisory group within one year after
its enactment. The NPOAG was established in March 2001. The advisory
group is comprised of a balanced group of representatives of general
aviation, commercial air tour operations, environmental concerns, and
Native American tribes. The Administrator of the FAA and the Director
of NPS (or their designees) serve as ex officio members of the group.
Representatives of the Administrator and Director serve alternating 1-
year terms as chairman of the advisory group.
    In accordance with the Act, the advisory group provides ``advice,
information, and recommendations to the Administrator and the
Director--
    (1) On the implementation of this title [the Act] and the
amendments made by this title;
    (2) On commonly accepted quiet aircraft technology for use in
commercial air tour operations over a national park or tribal lands,
which will receive preferential treatment in a given air tour
management plan;
    (3) On other measures that might be taken to accommodate the
interests of visitors to national parks; and
    (4) At the request of the Administrator and the Director, safety,
environmental, and other issues related to commercial air tour
operations over a national park or tribal lands.''

Membership

    The current NPOAG ARC is made up of one member representing general
aviation, three members representing the commercial air tour industry,
four members representing environmental concerns, and two members
representing Native American tribes. Current members of the NPOAG ARC
are as follows:
    Melissa Rudinger representing general aviation; Alan Stephen, Matt
Zuccaro, and Mark Francis representing commercial air tour operators;
Mark Belles, Nicholas Miller, Michael Sutton, and Dick Hingson
representing environmental concerns; and Leigh Kuwanwisiwma and Martin
Begaye representing Native American tribes. The 3-year membership terms
of Mr. Francis, and Mr. Sutton expire on May 19, 2016.

Selection

    The person selected to fill the upcoming open seat representing air
tour operator concerns is Mark Francis. Mr. Francis is a current member
and will serve another term. His 3-year term will begin on May 20,
2016. No persons expressed interest in filling the other upcoming
opening to represent environmental concerns. Therefor the FAA and NPS,
through this notice, are soliciting interest for the environmental
opening.
    The FAA and NPS invite persons interested in serving on the ARC to
contact Mr. Keith Lusk (contact information is written above in FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Requests to serve on the ARC must be made
to Mr. Lusk in writing and postmarked or emailed on or before June 10,
2016. The request should indicate whether or not you are a member of an
association or group related to environmental concerns or have another
affiliation with issues relating to aircraft flights over national
parks. The request should also state what expertise you would bring to
the NPOAG ARC as related to issues and concerns with aircraft flights
over national parks. The term of service for NPOAG ARC members is 3
years. Current members may re-apply for another term.
    On June 18, 2010, President Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum
directing agencies in the Executive Branch not to appoint or re-appoint
federally registered lobbyists to advisory committees and other boards
and commissions. Therefore, before appointing an applicant to serve on
the NPOAG, the FAA and NPS will require the prospective candidate to
certify that they are not a federally registered lobbyist.

    Issued in Hawthorne, CA on April 20, 2016.
Keith Lusk
Program Manager, Special Programs Staff, Western-Pacific Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD15-4-000]

Technical Conference on Environmental Regulations and Electric
Reliability, Wholesale Electricity Markets, and Energy Infrastructure;
Supplemental Notice of Technical Conferences

    As announced in the Notices issued on December 9, 2014 \1\ and
January 6, 2015,\2\ the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission) will hold a series of technical conferences to discuss
implications of compliance approaches to the Clean Power Plan proposed
rule, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on June 2,
2014.\3\ The technical conferences will focus on issues related to
electric reliability, wholesale electric markets and operations, and
energy infrastructure. The Commission will hold a National Overview
technical conference on February 19, 2015, from approximately 10:00
a.m. to 5:45 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. This
conference is free of charge and open to the public. The agenda and
list of speakers for the National Overview technical conference is
attached to this Supplemental Notice of Technical Conferences.
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    \1\ Technical Conference on Environmental Regulations and
Electric Reliability, Wholesale Electricity Markets, and Energy
Infrastructure, Docket No. AD15-4-000, (Dec. 9, 2014) (Notice of
Technical Conferences), available at http://www.ferc.gov/CalendarFiles/20141209165657-AD15-4-000TC.pdf.
    \2\ Technical Conference on Environmental Regulations and
Electric Reliability, Wholesale Electricity Markets, and Energy
Infrastructure, Docket No. AD15-4-000, (Jan. 6, 2014) (Supplemental
Notice of Technical Conferences), available at http://www.ferc.gov/CalendarFiles/20150106170115-AD15-4-000TC1.pdf.
    \3\ Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary
Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units, 79 FR 34,830 (2014)
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    If you have not already done so, registration for the National
Overview technical conference is available at https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/02-19-15-form.asp. Those interested in attending
the National Overview conference are encouraged to register by close of
business on February 13, 2015. The Commission will provide details on
registration for the regional technical conferences in subsequent
notices.
    The Commission will post information on the technical conferences
on the Calendar of Events on the Commission's Web site, http://www.ferc.gov, prior to the conferences. The National Overview technical
conference will also be webcast and transcribed. The webcast of the
National Overview technical conference will be available through a link
on the Commission's Calendar of Events available at http://www.ferc.gov. The event within the Calendar of Events will contain a
link to the webcast. The Capitol Connection provides technical support
for webcasts and offers the option of listening to the meeting via
phone-bridge for a fee. If you have any questions, visit http://www.CapitolConnection.org or call<PHONE_NUMBER>. Transcripts of the
technical conference will be available for a fee from Ace-Federal
Reporters, Inc. ((202) 347-3700 or<PHONE_NUMBER>).
    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please
send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll free (866) 208-
3372 (voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a Fax to<PHONE_NUMBER>
with the required accommodations.

    For more information about the technical conferences, please
contact:
    Logistical Information, Sarah McKinley, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Legal Information, Alan Rukin, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Technical Information, Matthew Jentgen, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Technical Information, Michael Gildea, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
     Dated: February 2, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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