[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 68 (Friday, April 8, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20847-20852]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07534]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0065, EPA-HQ-OAR-2022--0049, etc.; FRL-9695-01-OAR]

Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit
the below listed information collection requests (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public
comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as
described below. These are proposed extensions of the currently
approved ICRs. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 7, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing the Docket ID numbers
provided for each item in the text, online using https://www.regulations.gov/ (our preferred method), by email to [email protected], or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental
Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20460.
    The EPA's policy is that all relevant comments received will be
included in the public docket without change including any personal
information provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats,
information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or
other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Out of an
abundance of caution for members of the public and our staff, the EPA
Docket Center and Reading Room are closed to the public, with limited
exceptions, to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19. Our Docket
Center staff will continue to provide remote customer service via
email, phone, and webform. We encourage the public to submit comments
via https://www.regulations.gov/ or email, as there may be a delay in
processing mail and faxes. Hand deliveries and couriers may be received
by scheduled appointment only. For further information on EPA Docket
Center services and the current status, please visit us online at
https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Muntasir Ali, Sector Policies and
Programs Division, (D243-05), Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle
Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail
the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the
public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at https://www.regulations.gov/ or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West
Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The
telephone number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the EPA is soliciting
comments and information to enable it to: (i) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of
the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (iv) minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Burden
is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). The EPA will consider the comments
received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will
then be submitted to OMB for review and approval. At that time, the EPA
will issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission
of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to
OMB.
    General Abstract: For all the listed ICRs in this document, owners
and operators of affected facilities are required to comply with
reporting and record keeping requirements for the general provisions of
40 CFR part 60, subpart A, 40 CFR part 61, subpart A, or Part 63,
Subpart A, as well as the applicable specific standards. This includes
submitting initial notifications, performance tests and periodic
reports and results, and maintaining records of the occurrence and
duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of
an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system
is inoperative. These reports are used by the EPA to determine
compliance with the standards.

    (1) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0065; NESHAP for Inorganic
Arsenic Emissions from Primary Copper Smelters (40 CFR part 61, subpart
O) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1089.07; OMB Control Number 2060-0044;
Expiration date October 31, 2022.
    Respondents: Primary copper smelters.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 61,
subpart O).
    Estimated number of respondents: 3.
    Frequency of response: Annually, quarterly.
    Estimated annual burden: 2,380 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $263,000, includes $1,500 annualized capital
or operations & maintenance (O&M) costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is a projected decrease in burden due
to a decrease in the number of sources subject to the regulation.

    (2) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0049; NSPS for Pressure
Sensitive Tape and Label Surface Coating (40 CFR part 60, subpart RR)
(Renewal); EPA ICR Number 0658.14; OMB Control Number 2060-0004;
Expiration date November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Facilities with coating lines used in the manufacture
of pressure sensitive tape and label materials.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart RR).
    Estimated number of respondents: 45.
    Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 4,250 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $572,000, includes $88,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is a projected increase in burden due
to an increase in the number of sources subject to the regulation.

    (3) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0056; NSPS for Fossil-Fuel-
Fired Steam Generating Units (40 CFR part 60, subpart D) (Renewal); EPA
ICR Number 1052.13; OMB Control Number 2060-0026; Expiration date
November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Fossil fuel fired steam generating units.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart D).
    Estimated number of respondents: 660.
    Frequency of response: Semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 71,500 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $18,100,000, includes $9,900,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (4) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0056; NSPS for Steel Plants:

Electric Arc Furnaces and Argon-Oxygen Decarburization Vessels (40 CFR
part 60, subparts AA and AAa) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1060.19; OMB
Control Number 2060-0038; Expiration date November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Steel plants that produce carbon, alloy, or specialty
steels.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subparts AA and AAa).
    Estimated number of respondents: 100.
    Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 62,700 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $7,350,000, includes $207,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is a projected increase in burden due
to an increase in the number of sources subject to the regulation.

    (5) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0059; NSPS for Ammonium
Sulfate Manufacturing Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart PP) (Renewal);
EPA ICR Number 1066.10; OMB Control Number 2060-0032; Expiration date
November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Ammonium sulfate manufacturing plants.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart PP).
    Estimated number of respondents: 2.
    Frequency of response: Semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 286 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $32,600, includes no annualized capital or
O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (6) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0061; NSPS for Lead-Acid
Battery Manufacturing (40 CFR part 60, subpart KK) (Renewal); EPA ICR
Number 1072.13; OMB Control Number 2060-0081; Expiration date November
30, 2022.
    Respondents: Lead-acid battery manufacturing plants.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart KK).
    Estimated number of respondents: 52.
    Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 4,050 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $473,000, includes $11,700 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (7) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0063; NSPS for Industrial-
Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units (40 CFR part 60,
subpart Db) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1088.16; OMB Control Number 2060-
0072; Expiration date November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Industrial/commercial/institutional steam generating
units.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart Db).
    Estimated number of respondents: 1,920.
    Frequency of response: Semiannually, quarterly.
    Estimated annual burden: 1,790,000 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $243,000,000, includes $36,200,000
annualized capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is a projected increase in burden due
to an increase in the number of sources subject to the regulation.

    (8) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0066; NSPS for Grain
Elevators (40 CFR part 60, subpart DD) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number
1130.13; OMB Control Number 2060-0082; Expiration date November 30,
2022.
    Respondents: Grain elevators operating truck or railcar loading and
unloading stations, grain dryers, or grain handling facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart DD).
    Estimated number of respondents: 200.
    Frequency of response: Initially, annually.
    Estimated annual burden: 460 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $52,000, includes no annualized capital or
O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (9) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0070; NSPS for Flexible Vinyl
and Urethane Coating and Printing (40 CFR part 60, subpart FFF)
(Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1157.13; OMB Control Number 2060-0073;
Expiration date November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Flexible vinyl and urethane coating and printing
facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart FFF).
    Estimated number of respondents: 41.
    Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 1,310 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $525,000, includes $376,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is a projected increase in burden due
to an increase in the number of sources subject to the regulation.

    (10) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0072; NSPS/NESHAP for Wool
Fiberglass Insulation Manufacturing Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart PPP
and 40 CFR part 63, subpart NNN) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1160.15; OMB
Control Number 2060-0114; Expiration date November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Wool fiberglass insulation manufacturing plants.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart PPP and 40 CFR part 63, subpart NNN).
    Estimated number of respondents: 42.
    Frequency of response: Semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 8,450 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $1,590,000, includes $622,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (11) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0018; Emission Guidelines
for Large Municipal Waste Combustors Constructed on or Before September
20, 1994 (40 CFR part 60, subpart Cb) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number
1847.09; OMB Control Number 2060-0390; Expiration date November 30,
2022.
    Respondents: Municipal solid waste combustion facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart Cb).
    Estimated number of respondents: 77.
    Frequency of response: Semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 394,000 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $63,700,000, includes $1,530,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (12) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0021; NESHAP for Secondary
Aluminum Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart RRR) (Renewal); EPA ICR
Number 1894.10; OMB Control Number 2060-0433; Expiration date November
30, 2022.
    Respondents: Secondary aluminum production facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart RRR).
    Estimated number of respondents: 161.
    Frequency of response: Initially, annually, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 12,400 hours.

    Estimated annual cost: $5,520,000, includes $4,110,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (13) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0023; NSPS for Small
Municipal Waste Combustors (40 CFR part 60, subpart AAAA) (Renewal);
EPA ICR Number 1900.08; OMB Control Number 2060-0423; Expiration date
November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Municipal solid waste combustion facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart AAAA).
    Estimated number of respondents: 6.
    Frequency of response: Initially, annually, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 17,700 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $2,010,000, includes $207,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is a projected increase in burden due
to an increase in the number of sources subject to the regulation.

    (14) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0025; Emission Guidelines
for Existing Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units
(40 CFR part 60, subpart DDDD) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1927.09; OMB
Control Number 2060-0451; Expiration date November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Commercial and industrial solid waste incinerators.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart DDDD).
    Estimated number of respondents: 74.
    Frequency of response: Initially, annually, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 16,100 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $3,000,000, includes $1,130,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (15) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0028; NESHAP for
Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing (40 CFR part 63, subpart
FFFF) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1969.10; OMB Control Number 2060-0533;
Expiration date November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Miscellaneous organic chemical manufacturing
facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart FFFF).
    Estimated number of respondents: 201.
    Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 327,000 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $41,600,000, includes $4,310,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is a projected increase in burden due
to implementation of final rule requirements.

    (16) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0031; NESHAP for the Wood
Products Surface Coating Industry (40 CFR part 63, subpart QQQQ)
(Renewal); EPA ICR Number 2034.10; OMB Control Number 2060-0510;
Expiration date November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Facilities that perform surface coating of wood
building products.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart QQQQ).
    Estimated number of respondents: 57.
    Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 20,200 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $1,490,000, includes $22,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (17) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0037; NSPS for Stationary
Combustion Turbines (40 CFR part 60, subpart KKKK) (Renewal); EPA ICR
Number 2177.08; OMB Control Number 2060-0582; Expiration date November
30, 2022.
    Respondents: Stationary combustion turbine facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart KKKK).
    Estimated number of respondents: 730.
    Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 76,100 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $8,670,000, includes no annualized capital
or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is a projected increase in burden due
to an increase in the number of sources subject to the regulation.

    (18) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0039; NESHAP for Area
Sources: Primary Copper Smelting, Secondary Copper Smelting, and
Primary Nonferrous Metals-Zinc, Cadmium, and Beryllium (40 CFR part 63,
subparts EEEEEE, FFFFFF, and GGGGGG) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 2240.07;
OMB Control Number 2060-0596; Expiration date November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Primary copper smelters, secondary copper smelters,
and primary zinc, cadmium, and beryllium production facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subparts EEEEEE, FFFFFF, and GGGGGG).
    Estimated number of respondents: 5.
    Frequency of response: Initially, annually.
    Estimated annual burden: 74 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $8,380, includes no annualized capital or
O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (19) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0042; NESHAP for Area
Sources: Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing Manufacturing (40 CFR
part 63, subpart AAAAAAA) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 2352.06; OMB
Control Number 2060-0634; Expiration date November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Asphalt processing and asphalt roofing manufacturers.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart AAAAAAA).
    Estimated number of respondents: 35
    Frequency of response: Semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 1,410 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $161,000, includes $525 annualized capital
or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (20) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0046; NESHAP for Group I
Polymers and Resins (40 CFR part 63, subpart U) (Renewal); EPA ICR
Number 2410.05; OMB Control Number 2060-0665; Expiration date November
30, 2022.
    Respondents: Elastomer product process units and associated
equipment.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart U).
    Estimated number of respondents: 19.
    Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually, quarterly.
    Estimated annual burden: 56,400 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $11,200,000, includes $5,230,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (21) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0047; NSPS for Greenhouse

Gas Emissions for New Electric Utility Generating Units (40 CFR part
60, subpart TTTT) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 2465.05; OMB Control Number
2060-0685; Expiration date November 30, 2022.
    Respondents: Electric utility generating units.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart TTTT).
    Estimated number of respondents: 32
    Frequency of response: Initially, quarterly.
    Estimated annual burden: 883 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $ 101,000, includes no annualized capital or
O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (22) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0041; NESHAP for Paints and
Allied Products Manufacturing Area Source Category (40 CFR part 63,
subpart CCCCCCC) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 2348.06; OMB Control Number
2060-0633; Expiration date December 31, 2022.
    Respondents: Paint and allied products manufacturing facilities
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart CCCCCCC).
    Estimated number of respondents: 219.
    Frequency of response: Initially, annually, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 500 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $131,000, includes no annualized capital or
O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (23) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0044; NESHAP for Chemical
Preparations Industry (40 CFR part 63, subpart BBBBBBB) (Renewal); EPA
ICR Number 2356.06; OMB Control Number 2060-0636; Expiration date
December 31, 2022.
    Respondents: Chemical preparation facilities that conduct the
mixing, milling, blending, or extruding of industrial chemicals.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart BBBBBBB).
    Estimated number of respondents: 26.
    Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 2,210 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $252,000, includes $390 annualized capital
or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (24) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0067; NSPS for Magnetic Tape
Coating Facilities (40 CFR part 60, subpart SSS) (Renewal); EPA ICR
Number 1135.14; OMB Control Number 2060-0171; Expiration date January
31, 2023.
    Respondents: Magnetic tape coating facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subpart SSS).
    Estimated number of respondents: 6.
    Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually, quarterly.
    Estimated annual burden: 2,030 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $321,000, includes $86,400 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (25) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0073; NESHAP for
Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities (40 CFR part 63, subpart M)
(Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1415.13; OMB Control Number 2060-0234;
Expiration date January 31, 2023.
    Respondents: Dry cleaning facilities that use perchloroethylene
(PCE).
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart M).
    Estimated number of respondents: 28,020.
    Frequency of response: Initially.
    Estimated annual burden: 1,590,000 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $189,000,000, includes $948,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (26) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0074; NSPS for Secondary
Brass and Bronze Production, Primary Copper Smelters, Primary Zinc
Smelters, Primary Lead Smelters, Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants, and
Ferroalloy Production Facilities (40 CFR part 60, subparts M, P, Q, R,
S, Z) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1604.13; OMB Control Number 2060-0110;
Expiration date January 31, 2023.
    Respondents: Secondary brass and bronze production facilities,
primary copper smelters, primary zinc smelters, primary lead smelters,
primary aluminum reduction plants, and ferroalloy production
facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60,
subparts M, P, Q, R, S, Z).
    Estimated number of respondents: 18.
    Frequency of response: Semiannually, annually, monthly.
    Estimated annual burden: 3,880 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $449,000, includes $127,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (27) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0076; NESHAP for Halogenated
Solvent Cleaners/Halogenated Hazardous Air Pollutants (40 CFR part 63,
subpart T) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1652.11; OMB Control Number 2060-
0273; Expiration date January 31, 2023.
    Respondents: Halogenated solvent cleaners.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart T).
    Estimated number of respondents: 931.
    Frequency of response: Annually, semiannually, quarterly.
    Estimated annual burden: 31,300 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $4,230,000, includes $660,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (28) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0078; NESHAP for Gasoline
Distribution Facilities (40 CFR part 63, subpart R) (Renewal); EPA ICR
Number 1659.11; OMB Control Number 2060-0325; Expiration date January
31, 2023.
    Respondents: Gasoline distribution facilities including bulk
gasoline terminals and pipeline breakout stations.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart R).
    Estimated number of respondents: 1,662.
    Frequency of response: Initially, annually, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 15,900 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $2,160,000, includes $305,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (29) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0079; NESHAP for Commercial
Ethylene Oxide Sterilization and Fumigation Operations (40 CFR part 63,
subpart O) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1666.12; OMB Control Number 2060-
0283; Expiration date January 31, 2023.
    Respondents: Commercial ethylene oxide sterilization and fumigation
facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart O).

    Estimated number of respondents: 128.
    Frequency of response: Initially, annually, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 9,480 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $1,800,000, includes $698,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is a projected increase in burden due
to an increase in the number of sources subject to the regulation.

    (30) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0079; NESHAP for Magnetic
Tape Manufacturing Operations (40 CFR part 63, subpart EE) (Renewal);
EPA ICR Number 1678.11; OMB Control Number 2060-0326; Expiration date
January 31, 2023.
    Respondents: Magnetic tape manufacturing facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart EE).
    Estimated number of respondents: 4.
    Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually, quarterly.
    Estimated annual burden: 2,710 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $344,000, includes $35,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (31) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0081; NESHAP for Off-Site
Waste and Recovery Operations (40 CFR part 63, subpart DD) (Renewal);
EPA ICR Number 1717.13; OMB Control Number 2060-0313; Expiration date
January 31, 2023.
    Respondents: Off-site waste and recovery facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subpart DD).
    Estimated number of respondents: 50.
    Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually.
    Estimated annual burden: 47,800 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $6,420,000, includes $892,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

    (32) Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0086; NESHAP for Phosphoric
Acid Manufacturing and Phosphate Fertilizers Production (40 CFR part
63, subparts AA and BB) (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1790.10; OMB Control
Number 2060-0361; Expiration date January 31, 2023.
    Respondents: Phosphoric acid manufacturing facilities and phosphate
fertilizer production facilities.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 63,
subparts AA and BB).
    Estimated number of respondents:13.
    Frequency of response: Initially, annually, semiannually,
quarterly.
    Estimated annual burden: 2,200 hours.
    Estimated annual cost: $441,000, includes $186,000 annualized
capital or O&M costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no projected change in burden from
the previous ICR.

Penny Lassiter,
Director, Sector Policies and Programs Division.
[FR Doc. 2022-07534 Filed 4-7-22; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 6 (Monday, January 10, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2010-1113]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Potomac River,
Charles County, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish special local
regulations during the ``Potomac River Sharkfest Swim'' amateur swim, a
marine event to be held on the waters of the Potomac River on May 22,
2011. These special local regulations are necessary to provide for the
safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is
intended to temporarily restrict vessel traffic in a portion of the
Potomac River during the event.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before February 9, 2011. Requests for public meetings must
be received by the Coast Guard on or before the end of the comment
period. The Coast Guard anticipates that this proposed rule will be
effective and enforced on May 22, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2010-1113 using any one of the following methods:
    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    (4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed
rule, call or e-mail Mr. Ronald Houck, U.S. Coast Guard Sector
Baltimore, MD; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket,
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking (USCG-2010-1113), indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material
online (via http://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or hand
delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a
comment online via http://www.regulations.gov, it will be considered
received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment.
If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered
as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the
Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and
a mailing address, an e-mail address, or a telephone number in the body
of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions
regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``submit a comment'' box, which will then become
highlighted in blue. In the ``Document Type'' drop down menu select
``Proposed Rule'' and insert ``USCG-2010-1113'' in the ``Keyword'' box.
Click ``Search'' then click on the balloon shape in the ``Actions''
column. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit
them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable
for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and
would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a
stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all
comments and material received during the comment period and may change
the rule based on your comments.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted
in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2010-1113'' and click
``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column.
You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on
the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an
agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket
Management Facility.

Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any
of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

Public Meeting

    We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for one on or before the end of the comment period, using one
of the four methods specified under ADDRESSES. Please explain why you
believe a public meeting would be beneficial. If we determine that one
would aid this rulemaking, we will hold one at a time and place
announced by a later notice in the Federal Register.

Basis and Purpose

    On May 22, 2011, Enviro-Sports Productions, Inc. of Stinson Beach,
California, will sponsor an amateur swim across the Potomac River
between Newburg, Maryland and King George, VA. The event consists of up
to 500 swimmers on a course located upriver and parallel to the
Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial (US-301) Bridge. The swimmers will be
supported by sponsor-provided watercraft. The start will be located
along the shore at the Aqua-Land Marina and the finish will be located
along the shore at Dahlgren Wayside Park. A portion of the swim course
will cross the Federal navigation channel. Due to the need for vessel
control during the event, the Coast Guard will temporarily restrict
vessel traffic in the event area to provide for the safety of
participants, spectators and other transiting vessels.

Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The Coast Guard proposes to establish temporary special local
regulations on specified waters of the Potomac River. The regulations
will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 22, 2011. The
regulated area, approximately 3,800 yards in length and 900 yards in
width, extends across the entire width of the Potomac River between the
Maryland and Virginia shorelines and includes all waters of the Potomac
River, within lines connecting the following positions: from latitude
38[deg]22'05'' N, longitude 076[deg]59'03''; W, thence to latitude
38[deg]21'50'' N, longitude 077[deg]00'54'' W, and from latitude
38[deg]21'29'' N, longitude 077[deg]00'54'' W to latitude
38[deg]21'45'' N, longitude 076[deg]58'59'' W. The effect of this
proposed rule will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated
area during the event. Vessels intending to transit the Potomac River
through the regulated area will only be allowed to safely transit the
regulated area when the Coast Guard Patrol Commander has deemed it safe
to do so. These regulations are needed to control vessel traffic during
the event to enhance the safety of participants, spectators and
transiting vessels.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review,
and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits
under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under that Order. We expect the economic
impact of this proposed rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory
Evaluation under the regulatory policies and procedures of DHS is
unnecessary. Although this regulation will prevent traffic from
transiting a portion of the Potomac River during the event, the effect
of this regulation will not be significant due to the limited duration
that the regulated area will be in effect and the extensive advance
notifications that will be made to the maritime community via the Local
Notice to Mariners and marine information broadcasts, so mariners can
adjust their plans accordingly. Additionally, the regulated area has
been narrowly tailored to impose the least impact on general navigation
yet provide the level of safety deemed necessary. Vessel traffic will
be able to transit safely through a portion of the regulated area, but
only after the last participant has cleared that portion of the
regulated area and when the Coast Guard Patrol Commander deems it safe
to do so.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. 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. This proposed rule would affect the following
entities, some of which might be small entities: the owners or
operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in the effected
portions of the Potomac River during the event.
    Although this regulation prevents traffic from transiting a portion
of the Potomac River near the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial (US-301)
Bridge during the event, this proposed rule will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the
following reasons. This proposed rule would be in effect for only a
limited period. Though the regulated area extends across the entire
width of the river, vessel traffic may be permitted to safely transit a
portion of the regulated area, but only after all participants have
safely cleared that portion of the regulated area and when the Coast
Guard Patrol Commander deems it safe for vessel traffic to do so. All
Coast Guard vessels enforcing this regulated area can be contacted on
marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Before the enforcement
period, we will issue maritime advisories so mariners can adjust their
plans accordingly.
    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.

Assistance for Small Entities

    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 so that they can better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. 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 Coast Guard Sector Baltimore,
MD. 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.

Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this proposed rule
under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications
for federalism.

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.

Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule would not cause a taking of private property or
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and would not
create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might
disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    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.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

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 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and
have made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a
category of actions which do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment, in accordance with
paragraph 34(h) of the Instruction. 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. 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.
We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a
significant environmental impact from this proposed rule.

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

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

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233.

    2. Add a temporary section, Sec.  100.35-T05-1113 to read as
follows:

Sec.  100.35-T05-1113  Special Local Regulations for Marine Events;
Potomac River, Charles County, MD.

    (a) Regulated area. The following location is a regulated area: All
waters of the Potomac River within lines connecting the following
positions: From latitude 38[deg]22'05'' N, longitude 076[deg]59'03'' W,
thence to latitude 38[deg]21'50'' N, longitude 077[deg]00'54'' W, and
from latitude 38[deg]21'29'' N, longitude 077[deg]00'54'' W to latitude
38[deg]21'45'' N, longitude 076[deg]58'59'' W. All coordinates
reference NAD 1983.
    (b) Definitions: (1) 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 Baltimore.
    (2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by
Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore with a commissioned, warrant,
or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
    (c) Special local regulations: (1) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander
may forbid and control the movement of all vessels and persons in the
regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, 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.
    (2) All Coast Guard vessels enforcing this regulated area can be
contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
    (3) 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-related
information.
    (d) Enforcement period: This section will be enforced from 7 a.m.
until 12:30 p.m. on May 22, 2011.

    Dated: December 17, 2010.
Mark P. O'Malley,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Baltimore, Maryland.
[FR Doc. 2011-174 Filed 1-7-11; 8:45 am]
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[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-664, OMB Control No. 3235-0740]

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC
20549-0213.

Revision:
    Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies and
Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The SEC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork
and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal
agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a revised information
collection, as required by the PRA. The SEC may not conduct or sponsor,
and a respondent is not required to respond to, an information
collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The
SEC previously received OMB approval for a voluntary information
collection in the Joint Standards. The SEC now is soliciting comments
on a revised information collection which adds a Diversity Assessment
Report as an instrument to facilitate completion of the self-assessment
described in the Joint Standards.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 27, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Please direct your written comments to Pamela Dyson, Chief
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi
Pavlik-Simon, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, or send an email
to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and include ``SEC File No. 270-664--OMWI
Diversity Assessment Report'' in the subject line of the message.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about the
information collection discussed in this revised notice, please contact
Pamela A. Gibbs, Director, Office of Minority and Women Inclusion,
(202) 551-6046, or Audrey B. Little, Senior Counsel, Office of Minority
and Women Inclusion,<PHONE_NUMBER>, Securities and Exchange
Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), certain
Federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for each collection of
information that they conduct or sponsor. ``Collection of information''
is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) (and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) of the PRA
implementing regulations) to include agency requests or requirements
that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide
information to a third party. The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) directs
these Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal
Register concerning each proposed collection of information before
submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this
requirement, the SEC

is publishing this notice of a proposed revision to the previously
approved collection of information.
    Description: The SEC previously received OMB approval for a
voluntary information collection with respect to the Joint Standards,
pursuant to which entities regulated by the SEC voluntarily self-assess
their diversity policies and practices.\1\ This proposed revision to
the previously approved collection would add a form entitled
``Diversity Assessment Report for Entities Regulated by the SEC''
(Diversity Assessment Report) to assist with collection of information
regarding regulated entities' policies and practices relating to
diversity and inclusion. The Diversity Assessment Report (1) asks for
general information about a respondent; (2) includes a checklist and
questions relating to the standards set forth in the Joint Standards;
(3) seeks data related to workforce diversity and supplier diversity;
and (4) provides an opportunity for comments. The SEC estimates that
use of the Diversity Assessment Report would reduce the average
response time for this collection per respondent from 12 hours to 10
hours. A draft of this Diversity Assessment Report can be viewed at
https://www.sec.gov/omwi/sec-entity-diversity-assessment-report-draft.pdf.
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    The SEC may use the information submitted by the entities it
regulates to monitor progress and trends in the financial services
industry with regard to diversity and inclusion in employment and
contracting activities and to identify and highlight those policies and
practices that have been successful. The SEC will continue to reach out
to the regulated entities and other interested parties to discuss
diversity and inclusion in the financial services industry and share
leading practices. The SEC may also publish information disclosed by
the entity, such as any identified leading practices, in any form that
does not identify a particular institution or disclose confidential
business information. The SEC will not publish diversity and inclusion
information that identifies any particular regulated entity unless the
regulated entity consents in writing to such use.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Burden Estimates:
    Revised Number of Respondents: 1,300.\2\
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    \2\ This number has been modified to account for the ever
changing number of entities regulated by the SEC. It still, however,
represents about 5% of regulated entities, as set forth in the
original PRA notice for the Joint Standards.
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    Revised Annual Burden Per Respondent for the Diversity Assessment
Report and Joint Standards: 10 hours.
    Revised Total Annual Burden: 13,000 hours.
    Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    Request for Comments: The comments submitted in response to this
notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval.
All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are
invited on:
    (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the SEC, including whether the
information has practical utility;
    (b) The accuracy of the SEC's estimate of the information
collection burden, including the validity of the methods and the
assumptions used;
    (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information proposed to be collected;
    (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology; and
    (e) Estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation,
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

    Dated: January 18, 2017.
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0108]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal and Revision of
an Approved Information Collection: Commercial Driver's License Drug
and Alcohol Clearinghouse

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department
of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA
announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR)
described below to the Office of Management and Budget for its review
and approval and invites public comment. The FMCSA requests to renew an
ICR titled, ``Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol
Clearinghouse.'' The Agency's final rule, published December 5, 2016,
titled ``Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse''
(81 FR 87686) (Clearinghouse) established the regulatory requirements
for the Clearinghouse. The compliance date of the final rule is January
6, 2020. Since the original ICR was approved, no data has yet been
collected. With the upcoming compliance date, this ICR is needed to
ensure that querying and reporting requirements are met to diminish the
problem of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Commercial Learner's
Permit (CLP) holders who test positive for drugs or alcohol and then
continue to perform safety sensitive functions, including driving a
commercial motor vehicle (CMV), without participating in the required
return-to-duty process.

DATES: We must receive your comments on or before August 19, 2019.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket Number FMCSA-2019-0108 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Operations; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC, 20590-0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and
docket number. For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see
the Public Participation heading below. Note that all comments received
will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading
below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov, and follow the
online instructions for accessing the dockets, or go to the street
address listed above.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
    Public Participation: The Federal eRulemaking Portal is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You can obtain electronic
submission and retrieval help and guidelines under the ``help'' section
of the Federal eRulemaking Portal website. If you want us to notify you
that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed,
stamped envelope or postcard, or print the acknowledgement page that
appears after submitting comments online. Comments received after the
comment closing date will be included in the docket and will be
considered to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Juan Moya, Compliance Division,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of
Transportation, West Building 6th Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.

Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Agency regulations at 49 CFR part 382 apply to persons and
employers of such persons who operate CMVs in commerce in the United
States and who are subject to the CDL requirements in 49 CFR part 383
or the equivalent CDL requirements for Canadian and Mexican drivers (49
CFR 382.103(a)). Part 382 requires that employers conduct pre-
employment drug testing, post-accident testing, random drug and alcohol
testing, and reasonable suspicion testing, as well as return-to-duty
(RTD) testing and follow-up testing for those drivers who test positive
or otherwise violate DOT drug and alcohol program requirements. Motor
carrier employers are prohibited from allowing an employee to perform
safety-sensitive functions, which include operating a CMV, if the
employee tests positive on a DOT drug or alcohol test, refuses to take
a required test, or otherwise violates the DOT or FMCSA drug and
alcohol testing regulations.
    Section 32402 of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
Act (MAP-21) requires that the Secretary of Transportation establish,
operate, and maintain a national clearinghouse for records relating to
alcohol and controlled substances testing of CMV operators to improve
compliance with the Department of Transportation's (DOT) alcohol and
controlled substances testing program and to enhance the safety of our
roadways by reducing crashes and injuries involving the misuse of
alcohol or use of controlled substances by operators of CMVs. As noted
above, FMCSA published a final rule on December 5, 2016, with an
effective date of January 4, 2017, and a compliance date of January 6,
2020 to implement the requirements of the Clearinghouse. No information
is currently being collected.
    The Clearinghouse will function as a repository for records
relating to the positive test results and test refusals of CMV
operators and violations by such operators of prohibitions set forth in
part 382, subpart B, of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. An
employer will utilize the Clearinghouse to determine whether current
and prospective employees have incurred a drug or alcohol violation
that would prohibit them from performing safety-sensitive functions,
including operating a CMV.
    The Clearinghouse will provide FMCSA and employers the necessary
tools to identify drivers who are prohibited from operating a CMV and
ensure that such drivers receive the required evaluation and treatment
before resuming safety-sensitive functions. Specifically, information
maintained in the Clearinghouse will ensure that drivers who commit a
drug or alcohol violation while working for one employer and attempt to
find work with another employer, can no longer conceal their drug and
alcohol violations merely by moving on to the next job or the next
state. Drug and alcohol violation records maintained in the
Clearinghouse will follow the driver regardless of how many times he or
she changes employers, seeks employment or applies for a CDL in a
different State.
    The information in the Clearinghouse will be used by FMCSA and its
State partners for enforcement purposes:
     Ensure employers are meeting their pre-employment
investigation and reporting requirements.
     Place drivers out of service if drivers are found to be
operating a CMV without completing the RTD process.
     Ensure Medical Review Officers (MROs) and Substance Abuse
Professionals (SAPs) meet their reporting requirements.
    Only authorized users, including employers and their service
agents, and Federal Enforcement personnel and State Driver Licensing
Agencies (SDLAs) will be able to register and access the Clearinghouse
for designated purposes. State enforcement personnel will receive the
driver's eligibility status to operate a CMV, based on Clearinghouse
information, when they check Query Central or NLets for driver
information. FMCSA will share a driver's drug and alcohol violation
information with the National Transportation Safety Board when it is
investigating a crash involving that driver.
    Drivers will be able to access their own information, but not
information of other drivers. The Clearinghouse will meet all relevant
federal security standards and FMCSA will continuously monitor
compliance with applicable security regulations.
    Title: Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
    OMB Control Number: 2126-0057.
    Type of Request: Renewal and revision of a currently approved
information collection.
    Respondents: Motor carriers (employers), drivers, medical review
officers, substance abuse professionals, consortia/third-party
administrators (C/TPAs), and State Driver's Licensing Agencies.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 11,038,986.
    Estimated Time per Response: Varies; 10 to 20 minutes.
    Expiration Date: January 31, 2020.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    A user's role will determine the frequency of the response in the
Clearinghouse.
     Employers, or C/TPAs acting on behalf of an employer: At a
minimum, employers are required to query the Clearinghouse for each
driver they currently employ at least once a year. Employers must query
the Clearinghouse for all prospective employees, as needed. In
addition, employers report to the Clearinghouse alcohol confirmation
tests with a concentration of 0.04 or higher, refusal to test
(alcohol), refusal to test (drug) that is not determined by an MRO,
actual knowledge, negative RTD testing, and completion of follow-up
testing. Employer reporting must be completed by the close of the third
business day following the date they obtained the information on a
driver.
     MROs: Verified positive, adulterated or substituted drug
test result and refusals to tests (drug) must be entered to the
Clearinghouse on occasion, but no later than two business days after
making a determination or verification.
     SAPs: Must enter the initial assessment date and the date
the driver successfully complied with RTD requirements. SAPs are
required to enter this information on occasion by the close of business
day following the date of the initial assessment or completion of the
RTD process.
     SDLAs may query the Clearinghouse prior to specified
licensing transactions to determine if there are existing drug or
alcohol violations.
     Drivers must provide their specific consent to pre-
employment queries electronically through the Clearinghouse.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,864,251.
    Estimated Total Number Respondents: 11,038,986.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed
collection is necessary for the performance of FMCSA's functions; (2)
the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for FMCSA to enhance the
quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize or include your
comments in the request

for OMB's clearance of this information collection.

    Issued under the authority of 49 CFR 1.87 on: June 13, 2019.
Kenneth Riddle,
Director for Office of Registration and Safety Information.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL17-29-000]

American Municipal Power, Inc. v. Midcontinent Independent System
Operator, Inc.; Notice of Complaint

    Take notice that on December 19, 2016, pursuant to Rule 206 of the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Rules of Practice
and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.206 and sections 206 and 309 of the Federal
Power Act, (FPA) \1\ American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP or
Complainant) filed a formal complaint against Midcontinent Independent
System Operator, Inc. (MISO or Respondent) alleging that MISO violated
its Open Access Transmission, Energy and Operating Reserve Markets
Tariff by improperly charging AMP for certain congestion and scheduling
fees associated with the transmission of energy from its facility, as
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served on the contacts for MISO as listed on the Commission's list of
Corporate Officials.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's
answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before
the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and
protests must be served on the Complainants.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for electronic review in the
Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an
``eSubscription'' link on the Web site that enables subscribers to
receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed
docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 18, 2017.

    Dated: December 28, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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	UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

	REGION III

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	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  19103-2029

								December 31, 2007

Mr. Ali Marzakhalili, Administrator

Air Quality Management Division of Air and Waste Management

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

156 S. State Street

Dover, Delaware, 19901

Dear Mr. Marzakhalili:

On September 28, 2007, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
received a revision to the Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP) from
the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
This SIP revision consists of a new regulation, Regulation No. 1148 –
Control of Stationary Combustion Turbine Electric Generating Unit
Emissions.  The regulation will control emissions of nitrogen oxides
from existing, stationary combustion turbine electric generating units,
which are typically known as peaking units.  EPA has determined that the
submittals are administratively and technically complete, and is
reviewing them to prepare a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

If members of your staff have any questions, they may direct them to
Gerallyn Duke at<PHONE_NUMBER>.  She is the principal contact for this
rulemaking.

	Sincerely,

						/s/

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                          			         Air Protection Division

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1570; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-054-AD;
Amendment 39-18161; AD 2015-10-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously
Eurocopter France) Helicopters

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

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS365N3, EC155B, and
EC155B1 helicopters with an external life raft in the footsteps with
certain part-numbered junction units. This AD requires inspecting the
junction units of the external life raft deployment system for
corrosion, removing any corrosion, and performing certain measurements
to determine whether the junction unit must be replaced. This AD is
prompted by failure of a life raft deployment test and corrosion damage
inside the left-hand junction unit. These actions are intended to
prevent failure of an external life raft to deploy preventing
evacuation of passengers during an emergency.

DATES: This AD becomes effective June 5, 2015.

    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of June 5, 2015.
    We must receive comments on this AD by July 20, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Operations Office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, the economic evaluation, any incorporated by
reference service information, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the Docket Operations Office
(telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus
Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at
http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may review the referenced
service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas
76137. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2015-1570.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martin R. Crane, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Regulations Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham
Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to
provide your comments prior to it becoming effective. However, we
invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written
comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to the
economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that resulted
from adopting this AD. The most helpful comments reference a specific
portion of the AD, explain the reason for any recommended change, and
include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain
duplicate comments, commenters should send only one copy of written
comments, or if comments are filed electronically, commenters should
submit them only one time. We will file in the docket all comments that
we receive, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerning this rulemaking during the
comment period. We will consider all the comments we receive and may
conduct additional rulemaking based on those comments.

Discussion

    We are adopting a new AD for Airbus Helicopters (previously
Eurocopter France) Model AS365N3, EC155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with
an external life raft in the footsteps with a junction unit,
manufacturer part number (P/N) 200197 or P/N 200188 (Airbus Helicopters
P/N 704A341302.48 or P/N 704A341302.30), installed. This AD requires
inspecting the external life raft deployment system junction unit for
corrosion, removing any corrosion, and measuring the clearance between
the internal and external pulleys and the junction unit cover. If the
clearance exceeds a certain threshold, this AD requires replacing the
junction unit. This AD is prompted by failure of the external life raft
deployment test and corrosion damage inside the left-hand junction
unit, which blocked the deployment handle. These actions are intended
to prevent corrosion damage inside a junction unit, which can prevent a
deployment handle from functioning correctly and cause failure of an
external life raft to deploy, preventing evacuation of passengers
during an emergency.
    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued AD No. 2014-0214, dated September 24, 2014,
to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters Model AS365N3,
EC155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with external life rafts in the
footsteps with certain part-numbered junction units installed. EASA
advises that failure of the external life raft deployment test was
reported by a Model AS365 helicopter operator when the affected
external life raft underwent a scheduled maintenance. The failure
occurred during an attempt to release the life raft by pulling the
left-hand internal deployment handle. Subsequent investigations
revealed corrosion damage inside the left-hand junction unit, which
blocked the deployment handle. The EASA AD requires an inspection of
the tensile loads during a functional test of the life-raft system, the
junction unit cover for drainage holes, and the junction unit cover for
corrosion. The EASA AD also requires measuring operational clearance of
the right-hand and the left-hand junction units of the external life
raft deployment system and, depending on the findings, corrective
action and reporting the results to Airbus.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
France and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
our bilateral agreement with France, EASA, its technical
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in
the EASA AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all
information provided by the EASA and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these
same type designs.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus Helicopters issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. EC155-
05A027 for the Model EC155B and B1 helicopter and ASB No. AS365-
05.00.67 for the Model AS365N3 helicopter. Both ASBs are Revision 1 and
dated September 1, 2014. The ASBs specify checking the tensile load
during a functional test of the life-raft system, checking that the
drainage hole blank is correctly positioned, inspecting the junction
units for corrosion, and measuring the operational clearance between
the junction unit pulleys and the cover. If necessary, the ASBs call
for removing the corrosion from the cover surface or pulleys and
replacing the junction unit.
    The ASBs state that the life raft deployment test on a Model AS365
helicopter failed when the left-hand internal deployment handle did not
function correctly because the handle was blocked by corrosion inside
the junction unit. ASB No. EC155-05A027 further states that Model
EC155B and B1 helicopters are equipped with similar junction units.
    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 of this AD.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires, before further flight:
     Inspecting each external life raft deployment system unit
for corrosion, and if there is corrosion, either removing the corrosion
and applying a protective coating, primer, and paint to the surface or
replacing the junction unit with an airworthy junction unit.
     Measuring the diameter of the junction unit cover and of
each (internal and external) junction unit pulley for operational
clearance. If the clearance is greater than 0.029 inch (0.75 mm),
replacing the junction unit with an airworthy junction unit.
     Inspecting the drainage holes on the upper face and the
lower surface of the junction unit cover to determine whether they are
plugged. This AD requires plugging the drainage hole on the upper face
if it is not plugged and removing the plug in the drainage hole on the
lower surface if it is plugged.

Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD

    The EASA AD requires a tensile load inspection and, depending on
the results of the inspection, may allow a longer compliance time for
the remaining required actions. This AD does not require the tensile
load inspection and requires all required actions before further
flight. The EASA AD allows the operational clearance measurements to be
taken before any corrosion is removed, while this AD requires removing
any corrosion before taking measurements. The EASA AD requires
reporting the inspection results to the manufacturer; this AD does not.

Costs of Compliance

    There are no costs of compliance with this AD because there are no
helicopters equipped with the life raft deployment system that is the
subject of this AD.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    There are no helicopters with the affected life raft deployment
system; therefore, we believe it is unlikely that we will receive any
adverse comments or useful information about this AD from U.S.
Operators.
    Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we determined that notice and opportunity for
public comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary because there are
no helicopters with the affected life raft deployment system and that
good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30
days.

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, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that
it justifies making a regulatory distinction; 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

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2015-10-05 Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France):
Amendment 39-18161; Docket No. FAA-2015-1570; Directorate Identifier
2014-SW-054-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model AS365N3, EC155B, and EC155B1
helicopters with an external life raft in the footstep installed
with a junction unit, manufacturer part number (P/N) 200197 or P/N
200188 (Airbus Helicopters P/N 704A341302.48 or 704A341302.30),
certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as corrosion damage inside
a junction unit, which can prevent a deployment handle from
functioning correctly. This condition could result in failure of an
external life raft to deploy, preventing evacuation of passengers
during an emergency.

(c) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective June 5, 2015.

(d) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.

(e) Required Actions

    Before further flight:
    (1) Inspect each external life raft deployment system left-hand
and right-hand junction unit for corrosion in the areas shown in
Figure 3 of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
EC155-05A027, Revision 1, dated September 1, 2014 (ASB No. EC155-
05A027), or ASB No. AS365-05.00.67, Revision 1, dated September 1,
2014, (ASB No. AS365-05.00.67), as applicable to your helicopter
model.
    (2) If there is corrosion, either remove the corrosion and apply
a protective coating, primer, and paint to the surface or replace
the junction unit with an airworthy junction unit.
    (3) Measure the diameter of the junction unit cover and of each
(internal and external) junction unit pulley for operational
clearance. If the clearance is greater than 0.029 inch (0.75 mm) as
depicted in Figure 4 of ASB No. EC155-05A027 or Figure 5 of ASB No.
AS365-05.00.67, as applicable to your helicopter model, replace the
junction unit with an airworthy junction unit.
    (4) Inspect the drainage hole on the upper face of the junction
unit cover, and if it is unplugged, plug it.
    (5) Inspect the drainage hole on the lower surface of the
junction unit cover, and if it is plugged, remove the plug.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Send your proposal to: Martin R. Crane, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Regulations Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(g) Additional Information

    The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2014-0214, dated September 24, 2014. You may
view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in
Docket No. FAA-2015-1570.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2564 Equipment/
Furnishing.

 (i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. EC155-
05A027, Revision 1, dated September 1, 2014.
    (ii) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS365-05.00.67, Revision 1,
dated September 1, 2014.
    (3) For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive,
Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663,
Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 11, 2015.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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