[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 145 (Friday, July 27, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35542-35544]
[FR Doc No: 2018-16013]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1083; Airspace Docket No. 17-ACE-13]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Kansas City, MO; and
Revocation of Class E Airspace; Kansas City, MO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace at Charles B. Wheeler
Downtown Airport, Kansas City, MO; removes Class E airspace designated
as an extension to Class D airspace at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown
Airport; and modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City,
MO, and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport. This action is required
due to the decommissioning of the Riverside VHF omnidirectional range
(VOR) facility, which provided navigation guidance for the instrument
procedures to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport. The VOR has been
decommissioned as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON)
Program. Additionally, the geographic coordinates and airport name are
being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This
action is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight
rules (IFR) operations at these airports.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, 2018. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
Title 1 Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11B at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would support IFR operations at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown
Airport, and Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, MO.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (83 FR 4611; February 1, 2018) for Docket No. FAA-2017-1083 to
modify Class D airspace at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, Kansas
City, MO; remove Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D
airspace at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport; and modify Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Kansas
City International Airport, Kansas City, MO, and Charles B. Wheeler
Downtown Airport. Interested parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal
to the FAA. One comment was received from the Aircraft Owners and
Pilots Association (AOPA). In their comment, AOPA stated that the NPRM
did not comply with FAA guidance in FAA Order 7400.2L, Procedures for
Handling Airspace Matters, because a graphic was not included in the
docket. Additionally, AOPA encouraged the FAA to follow their guidance
in the Order by making the action effective date coincidental to the
sectional chart publication date.
    The FAA has determined AOPA's comments raised no substantive issues
with respect to the proposed changes to the airspace addressed in the
NPRM. To the extent the FAA failed to follow its policy guidance
reference publishing graphics in the docket and establishing the Class
D airspace effective date to match the sectional chart date, we note
the following.
    With respect to AOPA's comment addressing graphics, FAA Order
7400.2L, paragraph 2-3-3.c. requires the official docket to include
available graphics. For this airspace action, no graphics were deemed
necessary or produced in the review or development of the proposed
airspace amendments noted in the NPRM; therefore, no graphics were
available to include in the docket.
    Specific to AOPA's comment regarding the FAA already creating a
graphical depiction of new or modified airspace overlaid on a Sectional
Chart for quality assurance purposes, this is not correct nor required
in all cases. During the airspace reviews, airspace graphics may be
created, if deemed necessary, to determine if there are any terrain
issues, or if cases are considered complex. However, in many cases when
developing an airspace amendment proposal, a graphic is not required.
It was unclear if the graphic AOPA argued

was already created with a sectional chart background was actually the
airspace graphic created by the Aeronautical Informational Services
office in preparation of publishing the sectional charts. However, that
graphic is normally created after the rulemaking determination is
published.
    With respect to AOPA's comment addressing effective dates, FAA
Order 7400.2L, paragraph 2-3-7.a.4. states that, to the extent
practicable, Class D airspace area and restricted area rules should
become effective on a sectional chart date and that consideration
should be given to selecting a sectional chart date that matches a 56-
day en route chart cycle date. The FAA does consider publishing Class D
airspace amendment effective dates to coincide with the publication of
sectional charts, to the extent practicable; however, this
consideration is accomplished after the NPRM comment period ends in the
final rule. Substantive comments received to NPRMs, flight safety
concerns, management of IFR operations at affected airports, and
immediacy of required proposed airspace amendments are some of the
factors that must be taken into consideration when selecting the
appropriate effective date. After considering all factors, the FAA may
determine that selecting an effective date that conforms to a 56-day en
route chart cycle date that is not coincidental to sectional chart
dates is better for the National Airspace System and its users than
awaiting the next sectional chart date.
    Class D and E airspace designations are published in paragraph
5000, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B, dated August
3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace designations
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15,
2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71:
    Amends the Class D airspace at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
by updating the header of the airspace legal description to Kansas
City, MO, (from Kansas City Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, MO) to
comply with FAA Order 7400.2L; adds an extension 1.0 mile each side of
the 012[deg] bearing from the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown RWY 19 LOC
from the 4.2-mile radius to 4.4 miles from the airport; adds an
extension 1.0 mile each side of the 013[deg] bearing from the airport
from the 4.2-mile radius to 4.3 miles north of the airport; adds an
extension 1.0 mile each side of the 215[deg] bearing from the Charles
B. Wheeler Downtown RWY 03 LOC from the 4.2-mile radius to 4.5 miles
northeast of the airport; adds an extension 1.0 mile each side of the
218[deg] bearing from the airport from the 4.2-mile radius to 5.0 miles
south of the airport; and updates the geographic coordinates of the
airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database;
    Removes the Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D
airspace at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport as the airspace is no
longer required; and
    Amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Kansas City, MO, by updating the header of the airspace
legal description to Kansas City, MO, (from Kansas City International
Airport, MO) to comply with FAA Order 7400.2L; updates the name and
geographic coordinates of Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (formerly
Kansas City Downtown Airport) and the geographic coordinates of Sherman
Army Airfield (AAF), KS, to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical
database; removes the Kansas City VORTAC, DOTTE LOM, Riverside VOR/DME
ILS RWY 19R localizer, ILS RWY 19 localizer, ILS RWY 1L localizer, and
ILS RWY 1R localizer from the airspace description; removes all current
extensions at Kansas City International Airport and Charles B. Wheeler
Downtown Airport; and adds an extension 2.0 miles each side of the
215[deg] bearing from the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown RWY 03 LOC from
the 6.7-mile radius to 8.7 miles south of Charles B. Wheeler Downtown
Airport.
    Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of
the Riverside VOR as part of the VOR MON Program and for the safety and
management of IFR operations at these airports.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (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); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter
that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

ACE MO D Kansas City, MO [Amended]

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, MO
    (Lat. 39[deg]07'23'' N, long. 94[deg]35'34'' W)
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown RWY 19 LOC
    (Lat. 39[deg]06'50'' N, long. 94[deg]35'44'' W)

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown RWY 03 LOC
    (Lat. 39[deg]07'40'' N, long. 94[deg]35'17'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,300 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Charles B. Wheeler
Downtown Airport, excluding that airspace within the Kansas City, MO
Class B airspace area; and within 1.0 mile each side of the 012[deg]
bearing from the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown RWY 19 LOC, extending
from the 4.2-mile radius to 4.4 miles north of the airport; and
within 1.0 mile each side of the 013[deg] bearing from the airport,
extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 4.3 miles north of the
airport; and within 1.0 mile each side of the 215[deg] bearing from
the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown RWY 03 LOC, extending from the 4.2-
mile radius to 4.5 miles south of the airport; and within 1.0 mile
each side of the 218[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from
the 4.2-mile radius to 5.0 miles south of the airport.

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to
a Class D or Class E Surface Area.

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ACE MO E4 Kansas City Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, MO [Removed]

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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ACE MO E5 Kansas City, MO [Amended]

Kansas City International Airport, MO
    (Lat. 39[deg]17'51'' N, long. 94[deg]42'50'' W)
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, MO
    (Lat. 39[deg]07'23'' N, long. 94[deg]35'34'' W)
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown RWY 03 LOC
    (Lat. 39[deg]07'40'' N, long. 94[deg]35'17'' W)
Sherman Army Airfield (AAF), KS
    (Lat. 39[deg]22'03'' N, long. 94[deg]54'52'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.6-mile radius of Kansas City International Airport; and
within a 6.7-mile radius of Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport; and
within 2.0 miles each side of the 215[deg] bearing from the Charles
B. Wheeler Downtown RWY 03 LOC, extending from the 6.7-mile radius
to 8.7 miles south of Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport; and
within a 6.5-mile radius of Sherman AAF.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 16, 2018.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2018-16013 Filed 7-26-18; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 182 (Thursday, September 21, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 44131]
[FR Doc No: 2017-20075]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R07-OAR-2017-0512; FRL-9967-96-Region 7]

Air Plan Promulgation and Approval; Kansas; Revisions to the
Construction Permits and Approvals Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve
revisions to the Kansas State Implementation Plan (SIP) and the 112(l)
program submitted on December 5, 2016, by the State of Kansas. In the
``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, we are
approving the State's SIP revisions as a direct final rule without a
prior proposed rule. If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take
further action on this proposed rule. The submission revises Kansas'
construction permit rules. Specifically, these revisions implement the
revised National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for fine
particulate matter; clarify and refine applicable criteria for sources
subject to the construction permitting program; update the construction
permitting program fee structure and schedule; and make minor revisions
and corrections. Approval of these revisions will not impact air
quality, ensures consistency between the State and Federally-approved
rules, and ensures Federal enforceability of the State's rules.

DATES: Comments must be received by October 23, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R07-
OAR-2017-0512, to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot
be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. The EPA may publish any
comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any
information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a
written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment
and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA
will generally not consider comments or comment contents located
outside of the primary submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or other
file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA
public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions,
and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit https://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Bredehoft, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air Planning and Development Branch, 11201 Renner
Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219 at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document proposes to take action on the
SIP and 112(l) program revisions submitted by the State of Kansas for
Kansas Air Regionations 28-19-300, ``Construction Permits and
Approvals; Applicability'', and Kansas Air Regionations 28-19-304,
``Construction Permits and Approvals; Fees''. We have published a
direct final rule approving the State's SIP revision (s) in the ``Rules
and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, because we view
this as a noncontroversial action and anticipate no relevant adverse
comment. We have explained our reasons for this action in the preamble
to the direct final rule. If we receive no adverse comment, we will not
take further action on this proposed rule. If we receive adverse
comment, we will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take
effect. We would address all public comments in any subsequent final
rule based on this proposed rule. We do not intend to institute a
second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in
commenting must do so at this time. For further information, please see
the information provided in the ADDRESSES section of this document.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: September 8, 2017.
Cathy Stepp,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 7.
[FR Doc. 2017-20075 Filed 9-20-17; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 48 (Friday, March 11, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14097-14099]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05193]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Docket No. PHMSA-2021-0085]

Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities

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

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, PHMSA
invites public comments on its intent to request Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) approval to revise and renew an information collection
currently under OMB Control Number 2137-0596 titled: ``National
Pipeline Mapping System Program.'' The information collection currently
requires operators to submit geospatial data, attributes, metadata,
public contact information, and a transmittal letter appropriate for
use in the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS). Acceptable formats
and additional information are specified in the NPMS Attribute
Standards document available at www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov. The proposed
revisions would modify one attribute approved in January 2020 that
pipeline operators must submit to PHMSA, extend the expiration date of
the information collection established by OMB, and require gas
transmission operators to submit additional attributes to the NPMS.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
May 10, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted in the following ways:
    E-Gov Website: http://www.regulations.gov. This site allows the
public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by any
agency.
    Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12-140,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    Hand Delivery: Room W12-140 on the ground level of DOT, West
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.
    Instructions: Identify the docket number, PHMSA-2021-0085 at the
beginning of your comments. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. You should know that anyone is able to
search the electronic form of all 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.). Therefore, you may want to review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477) or visit http://www.regulations.gov
before submitting any such comments.
    Docket: For access to the docket or to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or to Room W12-
140 on the ground level of DOT, West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Washington, DC, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., ET, Monday through
Friday, except federal holidays. If you wish to receive confirmation of
receipt of your written comments, please include a self-addressed,
stamped postcard with the following statement: ``Comments on: PHMSA-
2021-0085.'' The Docket Clerk will date stamp the postcard prior to
returning it to you via the U.S. mail. Please note that due to delays
in the delivery of U.S. mail to federal offices in Washington, DC, we
recommend that persons consider an alternative method (internet, fax,
or professional delivery service) of submitting comments to the docket
and ensuring their timely receipt at DOT.
    Privacy Act Statement: DOT may solicit comments from the public
regarding certain general notices. 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.
    Confidential Business Information: Confidential Business
Information (CBI) is commercial or financial information that is both
customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from
public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this notice contain
commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as
private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or
responsive to this notice, it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Pursuant to 49 CFR 190.343, you may ask
PHMSA to give confidential treatment to information you give to the
Agency by taking the following steps: (1) Mark each page of the
original document submission containing CBI as ``Confidential''; (2)
send PHMSA, along with the original document, a second copy of the
original document with the CBI deleted; and (3) explain why the
information you are submitting is CBI. Any commentary PHMSA receives
that is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public
docket for this matter.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela Hill by email at
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Section 1320.8(d), Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, requires
PHMSA to provide interested members of the public and affected entities
an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping
requests. This notice identifies the proposed changes to the
information collection under OMB Control Number 2137-0596 that PHMSA
will submit to OMB for approval.

    The NPMS includes a geospatial information system (GIS) dataset
that contains information about PHMSA-regulated gas transmission and
hazardous liquid pipelines. The NPMS also contains data layers for
liquefied natural gas plants and hazardous liquid breakout tanks. PHMSA
has a contract for services to perform all NPMS data submission
processing and support for pipeline operators submitting NPMS data.
This contract also includes all information technology (IT) systems and
applications designed to collect, process, and disseminate NPMS data to
stakeholders and the public.
    On January 22, 2020, OMB approved significant changes to the NPMS
information collection and established January 31, 2023, as the
expiration date of the information collection. Since OMB approval,
PHMSA has determined that implementing the significant changes approved
by OMB are not feasible within the terms and scope of the current data
submission and IT contract.
    The acquisition planning for a re-competition of the NPMS contract
has started. However, the complexities introduced by the combined
requirements of supporting the NPMS system in its current state while
at the same time implementing the significant changes to the system has
impacted the contract procurement timeline. The changes to the NPMS
system would require architecture, data, and application design
modifications. PHMSA has initiated the process of establishing a new
NPMS contract to complete this work, but will not be able to complete
that process and set up the new system in order to start collecting the
new information approved by OMB before the January 31, 2023, expiration
date.
    PHMSA also proposes that two additional data elements be added to
the information collection for gas transmission pipelines. On October
1, 2019, (84 FR 52180) PHMSA published in the Federal Register a final
rule titled: ``Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines:
MAOP Reconfirmation, Expansion of Assessment Requirements, and Other
Related Amendments'' (Docket no, PHMSA-2011-0023). In the final rule,
the term ``moderate consequence area'' was added to 49 CFR part 192.
Also, the final rule added Sec.  192.710, which requires assessments of
certain gas transmission pipelines outside of high consequence areas
(HCAs). Data elements regarding the location of moderate consequence
areas (MCAs) and assessments outside of HCAs would provide local,
state, and federal government stakeholders with important information
regarding gas pipeline segments with elevated risk.

II. Implementation Timeline

    PHMSA intends to maintain a phased implementation plan, as outlined
below, for the information collection changes approved in January 2020.
The dates shown below are the earliest possible dates PHMSA could start
collecting data for each phase. PHMSA will inform operators if we need
to revise any of the dates. Details about the contents of each phase
are included in the next sections.

Phase 0 2024 collection of CY 2023 data
Phase 1 2027 collection of CY 2026 data
Phase 2 2028 collection of CY 2027 data
Phase 3 2027 collection of CY 2026 data

    These proposed implementation dates would allow PHMSA and pipeline
operators to design and build the necessary systems to support the data
submittal process. Additional time is also necessary for developing new
submission methods and tools, explanatory and procedural materials, and
training opportunities, which will provide certainty for both PHMSA and
pipeline operators through the implementation of the changes outlined
in the NPMS information collection.

A. Phase 0 Data Elements

    In the April 11, 2019, (84 FR 14717) Federal Register notice
requesting revision to the previously approved information collection
regarding the National Pipeline Mapping System Program which led to the
January 2020 OMB approval, the data elements below became mandatory,
rather than optional, in Phase 1. PHMSA proposes making the data
elements below mandatory in a new Phase 0 since PHMSA and many
operators already have experience using these attributes. When
operators submit calendar year 2023 data in 2024, PHMSA may reject
submissions missing the following four data elements:
    (1) Pipe diameter; (2) Commodity detail; (3) Breakout tanks; and
(4) Abandoned pipeline segments.

B. Phase 1 Data Elements

    In the April 11, 2019, Federal Register notice that led to the
January 2020 OMB approval, the data elements below were included in
Phase 1. PHMSA proposes keeping these data elements in Phase 1:
     Pipe material.
     Pipe join method.
     Onshore/offshore.
     In-line inspection (yes/no).
     Class location.
     Gas HCA segment (yes/no).
     Coated (yes/no).
     Liquified Natural Gas plants (type of plant, year
constructed, and capacity, in addition to separate layers and
attributes for impoundments and exclusion zones).
    PHMSA proposes two new data elements to be submitted by gas
transmission pipeline operators in Phase 1. After PHMSA requested OMB
approval of the information collection on April 11, 2019, PHMSA
regulations were revised to include two new types of gas pipeline
segments reflecting elevated risk. PHMSA proposes adding data elements
to identify gas pipeline segments within MCAs, as defined in Sec.
192.3, and for the applicability of Sec.  192.710 to gas pipeline
segments. Access to these two data elements would be restricted to
government officials. Similar to collecting and sharing ``gas high
consequence area (HCA) segment (yes/no),'' collecting and sharing the
MCA and Sec.  192.710 data would provide government stakeholders with
location information for pipeline segments with elevated risk.
     Gas MCA (yes/no)--if the gas transmission segment is in an
MCA as defined in part 192.3, report ``Y.'' Otherwise, report ``N.''
For a segment where Gas HCA is ``Y,'' MCA must be ``N.''
     Gas 192.710 (yes/no)--if the gas transmission segment is
required to be assessed under 49 CFR 192.710, report ``Y.'' Otherwise,
report ``N.'' For a segment where Gas HCA is ``Y,'' 192.710 must be
``N.''

C. Phase 2 Data Elements

    In the April 11, 2019, Federal Register notice that led to the
January 2020 OMB approval, Phase 2 consisted of changing the Facility
Response Plan (FRP) sequence number from optional to mandatory and
adding the following new data elements:
     Facility Response Plan (FRP) sequence number becomes
mandatory.
     Seam type.
     Pipe grade.
     Wall thickness.
     Decade of installation.
     Hazardous liquid segment could affect an HCA--High
Populated, Other Populated, Commercially Navigable Waterway, and
Ecological USA.
     Assessment method and year.
    PHMSA proposes no changes to the number of elements being collected
in Phase 2 but does propose minor improvements for how one of the data
elements will be collected. The OMB-approved collection includes
collecting ``pipe grade'' in Phase 2. Stakeholders would have used this
text to infer the numeric value for specified minimum yield strength
(SMYS) of steel pipe.

PHMSA proposes replacing the collection of ``pipe grade'' with the
collection of the SMYS in pounds per square inch gauge (psig) when the
``pipe material'' is steel. Collecting ``SMYS'' allows stakeholders to
see the actual numeric value instead of inferring the value from the
``pipe grade'' text field. When ``SMYS'' is unknown, PHMSA proposes
operators report 9.999 psig which is well below any actual value for
pipeline steel.

D. Phase 3

    In the April 11, 2019, Federal Register notice that led to the
January 2020 OMB approval, Phase 3 consisted of implementing new
positional accuracy standards of +/- 50 or 100 feet seven years after
OMB approval. PHMSA will require NPMS data submittals to meet these
standards in 2027.

E. NPMS Attribute Standards Adjustments

    Under the current approval of this information collection, wall
thickness is collected as a number when known and text is entered when
unknown. This paradigm creates unnecessary work for both PHMSA and
pipeline operator GIS staff since sometimes the attribute would be text
and sometimes numeric. PHMSA proposes that when the wall thickness is
unknown, operators report the wall thickness as 9.999.
    The current approval of this information collection states that the
FRP sequence number is required for applicable liquid segments per 49
CFR part 194. In the NPMS Attribute Standards document, PHMSA did not
list the commodity values for which the FRP sequence number is
required. PHMSA proposes modifying the NPMS Attribute Standards
document by listing onshore crude oil and onshore refined products as
the pipeline segments requiring the FRP sequence number. In some cases,
the operator may be required to report a hazardous liquid pipeline to
the NPMS before obtaining an FRP sequence number from PHMSA. PHMSA also
proposes that operators enter 9.999 for onshore crude oil and onshore
refined products segments without an FRP sequence number. An updated
NPMS Attribute Standards document reflecting the changes proposed by
PHMSA is included in Docket No. PHMSA-2021-0085.

III. Summary of Impacted Collection

    Section 1320.8(d), Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, requires
PHMSA to provide interested members of the public and affected agencies
an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping
requests. This notice identifies an information collection request that
PHMSA will submit to OMB for revision.
    The following information is provided for this information
collection: (1) Title of the information collection; (2) OMB control
number; (3) Current expiration date; (4) Type of request; (5) Abstract
of the information collection activity; (6) Description of affected
public; (7) Estimate of total annual reporting and recordkeeping
burden; and (8) Frequency of collection.
    PHMSA will request a three-year term of approval for this
information collection. PHMSA requests comments on the following
information:
    1. Title: National Pipeline Mapping System Program.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0596.
    Expiration Date: 1/31/2023.
    Type of Request: Revision of a previously approved information
collection.
    Abstract: The Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-
355), 49 U.S.C. 60132, ``National Pipeline Mapping System,'' requires
the operator of a pipeline facility (except distribution lines and
gathering lines) to provide information to PHMSA. Each operator is
required to submit geospatial data appropriate for use in the National
Pipeline Mapping System or data in a format that can be readily
converted to geospatial data; the name and address of the person with
primary operational control (to be known as its operator); and a means
for a member of the public to contact the operator for additional
information about the pipeline facilities it operates. Operators would
submit the requested data elements once and make annual updates to the
data if necessary. These data elements strengthen the effectiveness of
PHMSA's risk rankings and evaluations, which are used as a factor in
determining pipeline inspection priority and frequency; allow for more
effective assistance to emergency responders by providing them with a
more reliable, complete data set of pipelines and facilities; and
provide better support to PHMSA's inspectors by providing more accurate
pipeline locations and additional pipeline-related geospatial data that
can be linked to tabular data in PHMSA's inspection database.
    This proposed revision would require operators to submit geospatial
data for MCAs, as defined in 49 CFR part 192, and data based on the
applicability of Sec.  192.710 assessments outside of HCAs. This
revision would also require operators to submit the data element
``SMYS'' in psig in place of submitting data on pipe grade. PHMSA does
not expect operators to incur additional burden due to the inclusion of
these new and revised elements. PHMSA believes that the annual burden
allotted for this information collection is sufficient for operators to
include the newly requested data elements. A detailed breakdown of the
estimated burden for this information collection can be found at
www.regulations.gov.
    Respondents: Operators of gas transmission, hazardous liquid, or
liquefied natural gas pipeline facilities.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:
    Estimated Number of Responses: 1,346 responses.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 162,208 hours.
    Frequency of Collection: Annually.
    Comments are invited on:
    (a) The need for the renewal and revision of this collection of
information for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (b) The accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
    (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
    (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are required to respond, including the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques.
    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter
35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 7, 2022, under authority
delegated in 49 CFR 1.97.
Alan K. Mayberry,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP21-498-000]

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Availability of the
Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Virginia
Electrification Project

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) has prepared a final environmental impact statement (EIS)
for the Virginia Electrification Project (Project), proposed by
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) in the above-referenced
docket. Columbia requests authorization to construct and operate
natural gas facilities in Virginia. The Project is designed to provide
35,000 dekatherms per day of incremental mainline capacity on
Columbia's pipeline system. The Project would address a request from
Columbia Gas of Virginia, an unaffiliated local distribution company,
for firm transportation service to meet growing energy demand in the
southeast Virginia market area off of Columbia's existing VM-107, VM-
108, and VM-109 pipelines.
    This final EIS assesses the potential environmental effects of the
construction and operation of the Project in accordance with the
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Columbia's Project facilities include: one zero emission electric motor

compressor unit at the Boswells Tavern Compressor Station located in
Louisa County; facility modifications to the Boswells Tavern point of
receipt located in Louisa County to allow for increased capacity;
replacement of all five existing gas-powered compressor units at the
Goochland Compressor Station, located in Goochland County, with new
units that will run exclusively on electric motors, but will have the
ability to run on gas in order to ensure reliability; and change the
status of an existing compressor unit from backup mode to active mode
and increase the site-rated station horsepower to 5,500 horsepower at
the Petersburg Compressor Station located in Prince George County. The
FERC staff concludes that approval of the proposed Project, with the
mitigation measures recommended in the EIS, would result in some
adverse environmental impacts; however, with the exception of climate
change impacts, those impacts would not be significant.
    The EIS is not characterizing the Project's greenhouse gas
emissions as significant or insignificant because the Commission is
conducting a generic proceeding to determine whether and how the
Commission will conduct significance determinations going forward.\1\
The EIS also concludes that no system, route, or other alternative
would meet the Project objective while providing a significant
environmental advantage over the Project as proposed.
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Infrastructure Project Reviews, 178 FERC ] 61,108 (2022); 178 FERC ]
61,197 (2022).
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    The Commission mailed a copy of the Notice of Availability of the
Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Virginia
Electrification Project to federal, state, and local government
representatives and agencies; local libraries; newspapers; elected
officials; Native American Tribes; and other interested parties. The
final EIS is only available in electronic format. It may be viewed and
downloaded from the FERC's website (www.ferc.gov), on the natural gas
environmental documents page (https://www.ferc.gov/industries-data/natural-gas/environment/environmental-documents). In addition, the
final EIS may be accessed by using the eLibrary link on the FERC's
website. Click on the eLibrary link (https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/search) select ``General Search'' and enter the docket number
in the ``Docket Number'' field (i.e., CP21-498-000). Be sure you have
selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC
Online Support at [email protected] or toll free at (866) 208-
3676, or for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    The final EIS is not a decision document. It presents Commission
staff's independent analysis of the environmental issues for the
Commission to consider when addressing the merits of all issues in this
proceeding.
    Additional information about the Project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208-FERC, or on the
FERC website (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. The eLibrary link
also provides access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the
Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission offers a free service called
eSubscription that allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and
submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you
spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to
the documents. Go to https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview to
register for eSubscription.

    Dated: December 16, 2022.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

[Docket Number: OST-95-950]

Notice of Request for Extension of a Previously Approved
Collection

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public
Law 104-13, (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) this notice announces that the
Information Collection Request, abstracted below, is being forwarded to
the Office of Management and Budget for renewal and comment. The ICR
describes the nature of the information collection and its expected
cost burden. The Federal Register Notice with a sixty day comment
period soliciting comments on the following collection of information
was published on October 31, 2008 [FR Vol. 73, pages 65001-65002]. No
comments were received.

DATES: Written comments on this notice should be received on or before
March 16, 2009 and submitted to the attention of the DOT/OST Desk
Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20503 with the associated OMB Approval Number 2105-
0534 and Dockets OST-95-950.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aleta Best, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, Office of the
Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE., Washington, DC 20590,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Passenger Manifest Information.
    OMB Control Number: 2105-0534.
    Expiration Date: March 31, 2009.
    Type of Review: Renewal and approval for a previously approved
collection.
    Respondents: All U.S. air carriers, foreign air carriers, computer
reservations systems (CRSs), and travel agents doing business in the
United States, and the traveling public.
    Number of Respondents: 16,000, excluding travelers.
    Number of Responses: 31,000,000.

    Total Annual Burden: 518,000 hours.
    Abstract: Public Law 101-604 (entitled the Aviation Security
Improvement Act of 1990, or ``ASIA 90,'' and later codified as 49
U.S.C. 44909) requires that certificated air carriers and large foreign
air carriers collect the full name of each U.S. citizen traveling on
flight segments to or from the United States and solicit a contact name
and telephone number. In case of an aviation disaster, airlines would
be required to provide the information to the Department of State and,
in certain circumstances, to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Each carrier would develop its own collection system. The Passenger
Manifest Information, Final Rule (14 CFR 243) was published in the
Federal Register, Vol. 63, No. 32 (February 18, 1998). The rule was
effective March 20, 1998.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether this collection of information
(third party notification) is necessary for the proper performance of
the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on the
respondents, including through the use of automated techniques or other
forms of information technology.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of
public record.

Todd M. Homan,
Director, Office of Aviation Analysis.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0366; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00080-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2020-23-13, which applies to all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes. AD 2020-23-
13 requires a one-time inspection for discrepancies of the wire bundles
between the left- and right-hand angle of attack (AOA) probes and the
crew alerting computer, and, depending on findings, applicable
corrective actions. Since the FAA issued AD 2020-23-13, a wiring
modification for the captain stick shaker has been developed, along
with an update to the aircraft flight manual (AFM). This proposed AD
would continue to require the actions in AD 2020-23-13. This proposed
AD would also require, for certain airplanes, modifying the captain
stick shaker wiring, and for all airplanes, revising the existing AFM
and applicable corresponding operational procedures to incorporate
procedures for the stick pusher/shaker, as specified in a European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is proposed for
incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 28,
2021.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For material that will be incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in
the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0366.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0366; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this NPRM, any

comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-
3220; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-0366; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-00080-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
the proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this proposed AD.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Any commentary that the FAA receives which
is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public
docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    The FAA issued AD 2020-23-13, Amendment 39-21330 (85 FR 73407,
November 18, 2020) (AD 2020-23-13), which applies to all ATR--GIE
Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320
airplanes. AD 2020-23-13 requires a one-time inspection for
discrepancies of the wire bundles between the left- and right-hand AOA
probes and the crew alerting computer, and, depending on findings,
applicable corrective actions. The FAA issued AD 2020-23-13 to address
false activation of the stall warning system, which could result in
loss of control of the airplane during take-off and landing phases.

Actions Since AD 2020-23-13 Was Issued

    Since the FAA issued AD 2020-23-13, a wiring modification for the
captain stick shaker has been developed, along with an update to the
existing systems limitations section of the AFM to incorporate
procedures for the stick pusher/shaker.
    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2021-0024, dated January 19, 2021
(EASA AD 2021-0024) (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -
300, and -320 airplanes. EASA AD 2021-0024 supersedes EASA AD 2020-
0221, dated October 13, 2020 (which corresponds to FAA AD 2020-23-13).
    This AD was prompted by false activation of the stall warning
system due to wiring damage on the wire bundle between an AOA probe and
the crew alerting computer. Such activation can lead to one or a
combination of the following events:

 Autopilot disconnection;
 Stick pusher activation;
 Stick shaker activation;
 Aural stall warning (cricket audio alert);
 Master CAUTION light flashing amber;
 STICK PUSHER green light ON;
 FLT CTL amber light on CAP;
 Stick PUSHER/SHAKER pushbutton `FAULT' amber light
illumination; and
 Whooler Audio alert.

    The FAA is proposing this AD to address false activation of the
stall warning system, which could result in loss of control of the
airplane during take-off and landing phases. See the MCAI for
additional background information.

Explanation of Retained Requirements

    Although this proposed AD does not explicitly restate the
requirements of AD 2020-23-13, this proposed AD would retain all of the
requirements of AD 2020-23-13. Those requirements are referenced in
EASA AD 2021-0024, which, in turn, is referenced in paragraph (g) of
this proposed AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2021-0024 describes procedures for a one-time detailed
visual inspection of the wire bundles between the left- and right-hand
AOA probes and the crew alerting computer for discrepancies (including,
but not limited to, wire damage, missing or damaged conduits, and
incorrect routing of wiring and conduits), and, depending on findings,
applicable corrective actions. EASA AD 2021-0024 also describes
procedures for modifying the captain stick shaker wiring, and amending
the systems limitations section of the applicable AFM to incorporate
procedures for the stick pusher/shaker. This material 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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD because the FAA
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in EASA AD 2021-0024 described previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD. This proposed AD would also require

sending the inspection results to ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional.
    EASA AD 2021-0024 requires operators to ``inform all flight crews''
of revisions to the AFM, and thereafter to ``operate the aeroplane
accordingly.'' However, this AD would not specifically require those
actions as those actions are already required by FAA regulations. FAA
regulations require operators furnish to pilots any changes to the AFM
(for example, 14 CFR 121.137), and to ensure the pilots are familiar
with the AFM (for example, 14 CFR 91.505). As with any other flightcrew
training requirement, training on the updated AFM content is tracked by
the operators and recorded in each pilot's training record, which is
available for the FAA to review. FAA regulations also require pilots to
follow the procedures in the existing AFM including all updates. 14 CFR
91.9 requires that any person operating a civil aircraft must comply
with the operating limitations specified in the AFM. Therefore,
including a requirement in this AD to operate the airplane according to
the revised AFM would be redundant and unnecessary. Further, compliance
with such a requirement in an AD would be impracticable to demonstrate
or track on an ongoing basis; therefore, a requirement to operate the
airplane in such a manner would be unenforceable.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a
process to use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information
for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has
since coordinated with other manufacturers and civil aviation
authorities (CAAs) to use this process. As a result, EASA AD 2021-0024
will be incorporated by reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed
AD would, therefore, require compliance with EASA AD 2021-0024 in its
entirety, through that incorporation, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular
section in the EASA AD does not mean that operators need comply only
with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to
``all required actions and compliance times,'' compliance with this AD
requirement is not limited to the section titled ``Required Action(s)
and Compliance Time(s)'' in the EASA AD. Service information specified
in EASA AD 2021-0024 that is required for compliance with EASA AD 2021-
0024 will be available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0366 after the FAA
final rule is published.

Interim Action

    The FAA considers this proposed AD interim action. If final action
is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking then.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 26 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:

                                     Estimated Costs for Required Actions *
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            Action                  Labor cost       Parts cost       Cost per  product          operators
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Retained actions from AD        Up to 10                       $0  Up to $850............  Up to $22,100.
 2020[dash]23[dash]13.           work[dash]hours
                                 x $85 per hour =
                                 Up to $850.
New proposed actions..........  4 work-hours x                100  $440..................  $11,440.
                                 $85 per hour =
                                 $340.
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* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.

    The FAA estimates that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the proposed reporting requirement in this proposed AD.
The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the cost of reporting the inspection results on U.S.
operators to be $2,210, or $85 per product.
    The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD.

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 proposed AD
is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed 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 proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the
accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal
Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-
1524.

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.
    The FAA is 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

    The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:

    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would 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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-23-13, Amendment 39-21330
(85 FR 73407, November 18, 2020), and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Docket No. FAA-2021-
0366; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00080-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by June 28, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2020-23-13, Amendment 39-21330 (85 FR 73407,
November 18, 2020) (AD 2020-23-13).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes,
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 31, Instruments.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by false activation of the stall warning
system due to wiring damage on the wire bundle between an angle of
attack (AOA) probe and the crew alerting computer, and the
development of a wiring modification and aircraft flight manual
(AFM) update to address the unsafe condition. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address this condition, which could result in loss of
control of the airplane during take-off and landing phases.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2021-0024, dated January 19, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0024).

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0024

    (1) Where EASA AD 2021-0024 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where EASA AD 2021-0024 refers to ``the effective date of
EASA AD 2020-0221,'' this AD requires using December 3, 2020 (the
effective date of AD 2020-23-13).
    (3) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0024 does not apply
to this AD.
    (4) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0024 specifies to report
inspection results to ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional
within a certain compliance time. For this AD, report inspection
results at the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(4)(i) or
(ii) of this AD.
    (i) If the inspection was done on or after December 3, 2020 (the
effective date of AD 2020-23-13): Submit the report within 30 days
after the inspection.
    (ii) If the inspection was done before December 3, 2020 (the
effective date of AD 2020-23-13): Submit the report within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD.
    (5) Paragraphs (5) and (6) of EASA AD 2021-0024 specify amending
``the applicable AFM [aircraft flight manual] of that aeroplane by
inserting the AFM change provided in Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD,''
but this AD requires amending ``the existing AFM and applicable
corresponding operational procedures to incorporate the limitations
and procedures specified in Appendix 1 of EASA AD 2021-0024.''
    (6) Where paragraphs (5) and (6) of EASA AD 2021-0024 specify to
``inform all flight crews, and, thereafter, operate the aeroplane
accordingly,'' this AD does not require those actions as those
actions are already required by existing FAA operating regulations.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of
this AD. 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
responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or ATR--GIE
Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For information about EASA AD 2021-0024, contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You
may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. This material may be
found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2021-0366.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Issued on May 7, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-80329; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2017-17]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Order Approving
Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 6.37B Regarding Market Maker
Quotations, Including To Adopt a Market Maker Light Only Quotation

March 29, 2017.

I. Introduction

    On February 10, 2017, NYSE Arca, Inc. (the ``Exchange'') filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') pursuant to
Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\
and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend Rule
6.37B regarding Market Maker Quotations, including to adopt a Market
Maker Light Only Quotation. The proposed rule change was published for
comment in the Federal Register on February 27, 2017.\3\ The Commission
received no comment letters on the proposed rule change. This order
approves the proposed rule change.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80072 (February 21,
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II. Description of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 6.37B(a), which provides that a
Market Maker may enter quotes in the option issues included in its
appointment, to define a Market Maker ``quote,'' add a new quote type,
and specify how such quotes would be processed when a series is open
for trading.
    First, the Exchange proposes to define a Market Maker quote to
provide that ``[t]he term `quote' or `quotation' means a bid or offer
entered by a Market Maker

that updates the Market Maker's previous bid or offer, if any.'' \4\
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    \4\ See proposed Rule 6.37B(a)(1). The Exchange notes that its
proposed definition is identical or substantially similar to related
definitions on other options exchanges. See, e.g., International
Securities Exchange, LLC Rule 100(a)(42); BOX Options Exchange LLC
Rule 100(a)(55). The Exchange also proposes to modify the current
definition of ``Quote with Size'' to include a cross reference to
the proposed definition of ``quotation.'' See proposed Rule
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    Second, the Exchange proposes to add a Market Maker Light Only
Quotation (``MMLO'') to provide Market Makers the option to designate
incoming quotes to trade solely with displayed interest on the
Consolidated Book.\5\ This proposed change would allow Market Makers to
designate quotes as MMLO to prevent such quotes from trading with
undisplayed liquidity upon arrival. Once an MMLO is added to the
Consolidated Book, the MMLO designation would no longer apply and any
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    \5\ See proposed Rule 6.37B(a)(2). The Exchange noted that this
proposed functionality for Market Maker quotations is comparable to
functionality Market Makers may currently employ for orders. See
Notice, supra note 3, at 11964-65, 11964 n.9. See also Rule 6.62(v)
(defining Post No Preference Light Orders as non-routable orders
that are only eligible to execute against displayed liquidity). The
Exchange further noted that it previously offered, and later
eliminated, a Post No Preference Light Only Quotation (``PNPLO''),
which, like the MMLO, allowed Market Makers to designate certain
quotations to only interact with displayed liquidity. See Notice,
supra note 3, at 11965 n.10. See also Securities Exchange Act
Release Nos. 67252 (June 25, 2012), 77 FR 38879 (June 29, 2012) (SR-
NYSEArca-2012-05) (order approving adoption of PNPLO for Penny Pilot
issues only); 68339 (December 3, 2012), 77 FR 73109 (December 7,
2012) (SR-NYSEArca-2012-130) (extending the PNPLO to non-Penny Pilot
issues); 69641 (May 28, 2013), 78 FR 33134 (June 3, 2013) (SR-
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    Finally, the Exchange proposes to modify the processing of Market
Maker quotations, including MMLOs, in a manner that aligns with the
Options Order Protection And Locked/Crossed Market Plan (``Plan''), to
which the Exchange is a party.\6\ Specifically, as proposed, an
incoming quotation would only trade against contra-side interest in the
Consolidated Book at prices that would not trade through interest on
another Market Center.\7\ Any untraded size of an incoming quote would
be added to the Consolidated Book, unless it locks or crosses interest
on another Market Center or if the quote is an MMLO and locks or
crosses undisplayed interest.\8\ The proposed rule would further state
that when such quantity of an incoming quote is cancelled (as opposed
to being rejected outright), the Exchange would also cancel the Market
Maker's current quote on the opposite side of the market. According to
the Exchange, this would allow the Market Maker to refresh both its bid
and offer simultaneously, as both sides of the Market Maker's quote
residing on the Consolidated Book would be cancelled.\9\ Additionally,
the Exchange would reject an incoming quotation if it locks or crosses
interest on another Market Center and if it cannot trade with interest
in the Consolidated Book at prices that do not trade through another
Market Center.\10\ The Exchange also proposes to reject an incoming
MMLO if it locks or crosses undisplayed interest and cannot trade with
displayed interest in the Consolidated Book at prices that do not trade
through another Market Center.\11\ The proposed rule would further
state that when an incoming quote is rejected outright (as opposed to
being cancelled after a partial fill), the Exchange would also cancel
the Market Maker's current quote on the same side of the market.\12\
According to the Exchange, this treatment recognizes that the Market
Maker unsuccessfully attempted to update its bid or offer price, and
the cancellation would allow the Market Maker to refresh that side of
its quote.\13\ The Exchange also proposes to specify that, when a
series is open for trading, a quote will trade only against interest in
the Consolidated Book and will not route.\14\
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    \6\ See Plan, dated April 14, 2009, available at, http://www.optionsclearing.com/components/docs/clearing/services/options_order_protection_plan.pdf. See also Securities Exchange Act
Release No. 60405 (July 30, 2009), 74 FR 39362 (August 6, 2009)
(File No. 4-546) (order approving the Plan). The Plan establishes
various obligations for participating exchanges, including that
Market Makers should ``reasonably avoid displaying, and shall not
engage in a pattern or practice of displaying, any quotations that
lock or cross'' the best bid or offer on another Market Center. See
Plan, supra, at Section 6(c).
    \7\ See proposed Rule 6.37B(a)(3)(A). See also Rule 6.1A(6)
(defining Market Center as ``a national securities exchange that has
qualified for participation in the Options Clearing Corporation
pursuant to the provisions of the rules of the Options Clearing
Corporation'').
    \8\ See proposed Rule 6.37B(a)(3)(B)(i).
    \9\ See Notice, supra note 3, at 11965.
    \10\ See proposed Rule 6.37B(a)(3)(C)(i).
    \11\ See proposed Rule 6.37B(a)(3)(C)(ii).
    \12\ See proposed Rule 6.37B(a)(3)(C).
    \13\ See Notice, supra note 3, at 11965.
    \14\ See proposed Rule 6.37B(a)(3)(D).
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    According to the Exchange, the implementation of the proposed rule
change will be no later than 30 days after its approval, and will be
announced by Trader Update.\15\
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    \15\ See Notice, supra note 3, at 11965.
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III. Discussion and Commission Findings

    After careful review, the Commission finds that the proposed rule
change is consistent with the requirements of Section 6 of the Act \16\
and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national
securities exchange.\17\ In particular, the Commission finds that the
proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\18\
which requires, among other things, that the rules of a national
securities exchange be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative
acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade,
to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in
regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect to,
and facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to
and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national
market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public
interest and that the rules not be designed to permit unfair
discrimination between customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers.
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    \16\ 15 U.S.C. 78f.
    \17\ In approving this proposed rule change, the Commission has
considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition,
and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \18\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    The Exchange noted that its proposal to add the definition of
Market Maker quotes will provide additional clarity and transparency to
Exchange rules.\19\ The Exchange further stated that it is difficult
for Market Makers to account for undisplayed liquidity in their quoting
models. The Exchange believes that its proposal to adopt the MMLO
functionality would therefore provide Market Makers with increased
control over their exposure, and thus may encourage more aggressive
liquidity provision, resulting in more trading opportunities and
tighter spreads.\20\ According to the Exchange, this would improve
overall market quality and improve competition on the Exchange to the
benefit of all market participants.\21\ Finally, the Exchange stated
that its proposal to amend the treatment of Market Maker quotations
would assist Market Makers in maintaining a fair and orderly market,
would encourage increased liquidity provision on the Exchange, and is
consistent with Exchange's obligations under the Plan in that it avoids
trading through better prices on other exchanges and is designed to
avoid locking and crossing

markets.\22\ In particular, the Exchange noted that the proposed rules
with respect to the treatment of Market Maker quotations would enable
Market Makers to simultaneously update both sides of their resting
quote when one side of the quote received a partial fill but was
subsequently cancelled, and to leave undisturbed valid opposite-side
interest where one side of a quote is rejected and not booked.\23\ This
proposal does not relieve a Market Maker of its continuous quoting, or
firm quote, obligations pursuant to Rules 6.37B and 6.86, respectively.
For these reasons, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change
is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act and the rules and
regulations thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange.
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    \19\ See Notice, supra note 3, at 11966.
    \20\ See id.
    \21\ See id.
    \22\ See id.
    \23\ See id.
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IV. Conclusion

    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\24\ that the proposed rule change (SR-NYSEArca-2017-17) be, and
hereby is, approved.
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    \24\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\25\
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    \25\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2010-0070]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request, OMB No. 1660-0057; Chemical Stockpile Emergency
Preparedness Program (CSEPP) Evaluation and Customer Satisfaction
Survey

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments: revision of a
currently approved information collection; OMB No. 1660-0057; Chemical
Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) Evaluation and
Customer Satisfaction Survey; FEMA Form 008-0-3, Pueblo EPZ Residential
Survey; FEMA Form 008-0-4, Pueblo City Residential Survey; FEMA Form
008-0-5, Pueblo EPZ Business Survey; FEMA Form 008-0-6, Umatilla EPZ
Residential Survey; FEMA Form 008-0-7, Blue Grass EPZ Residential
Survey; FEMA Form 008-0-8, Deseret EPZ Residential Survey.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, 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 proposed revision of a currently approved information
collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
this Notice seeks comments concerning the collection of data from
citizens living in the Immediate Response Zones and Protection Action
Zones surrounding stockpile sites.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 1, 2011.

ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use
only one of the following means to submit comments:
    (1) Online. Submit comments at http://www.regulations.gov under
Docket ID FEMA-2010-0070. Follow the instructions for submitting
comments.
    (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Legislation, Regulations &
Policy Division, Office of Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street, SW.,
Room 835, Washington, DC 20472-3100.
    (3) Facsimile. Submit comments to<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) E-mail. Submit comments to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Include Docket
ID FEMA-2010-0070 in the subject line.
    All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket
ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material,
all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov, and will include any
personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this
information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act
notice that is available via the link in the footer of http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Warnock, Program Specialist,
Technological Hazards Division, National Preparedness Directorate, 703-
605-1207 for additional information. You may contact the Records
Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of
information at facsimile number<PHONE_NUMBER> or e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Chemical Stockpile Emergency
Preparedness Program (CSEPP) is one facet of the multi-hazard readiness
program in eight States that deal with hazardous material spills or
releases. The program's goal is to improve preparedness to protect the
people of these communities in the unlikely event of an accident.
CSEPP, a cooperative effort between FEMA and the U.S. Army, provides
funding (grants), training, community outreach, guidance, technical
support and expertise to State, local, and Tribal governments to
improve their capabilities to prepare for and respond to this type of
disaster. Since no preparedness program can be successful without the
public's understanding and cooperation, input from the residents and
businesses of immediate and/or surrounding areas is vital for program
managers' ability to design custom-tailored strategies to educate and
communicate risks and action plans at the local level. This survey,
which was initiated six years ago, will continue as the assessment
mechanism to document and quantify program achievements. There are two
authorities supporting this information collection: (1) The Government
Performance Results Act of 1993, which mandates Federal agencies to
provide valid and reliable quantification of program achievements, and
(2) Executive Order 12862, which requires agencies to survey customers
to determine their level of satisfaction with existing services.

Collection of Information

    Title: Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP)
Evaluation and Customer Satisfaction Survey.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0057.
    Form Titles and Numbers: FEMA Form 008-0-3, Pueblo EPZ Residential
Survey; FEMA Form 008-0-4, Pueblo City Residential Survey; FEMA Form
008-0-5, Pueblo EPZ Business Survey; FEMA Form 008-0-6, Umatilla EPZ
Residential Survey; FEMA Form 008-0-7, Blue Grass EPZ Residential
Survey; FEMA Form 008-0-8, Deseret EPZ Residential Survey.
    Abstract: To support the development of public outreach and
education efforts that will improve the emergency preparedness, DHS/
FEMA's Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) will
collect data from the citizens living in the Immediate Response Zones
(IRZ) and Protective Action Zones (PAZ) surrounding stockpile sites.
Program managers use survey data findings to evaluate public awareness
of protective actions at CSEPP sites, and identify outreach

weaknesses and strengths to develop effective outreach and education
campaigns. Results from this information collection are shared with
State, local, Tribal, and other FEMA officials for subsequent action
plans addressing program-wide and stockpile site-specific issues.
Results are also shared with other Federal agencies that lend expertise
in specific areas of the program.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 898.11 hours.

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                                                                                Number of                              Average burden   Total annual
          Type of respondent             Form name/form number      Number of     responses per       Total number of       per response     burden (in
                                                                   respondents     respondent            responses           (in hours)        hours)
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Individuals or households............  Pueblo EPZ Residential               737               1  737.....................        0.25 (15         184.25
                                        Survey/FEMA Form 008-0-                                                                  minutes)
                                        3.
Individuals or households............  Pueblo EPZ Residential                50               1  50......................         .25 (15          12.5
                                        Survey/FEMA Form 008-0-                                                                  minutes)
                                        3INT (Pilot web-based).
Individuals or households............  Pueblo City Residential              383               1  383.....................        0.17 (10          65.11
                                        Survey/FEMA Form 008-0-                                                                  minutes)
                                        4.
Business or other for-profit.........  Pueblo EPZ Business                   86               1  86......................        0.25 (15          21.5
                                        Survey/FEMA Form 008-0-                                                                  minutes)
                                        5.
Individuals or households............  Umatilla EPZ Residential             814               1  814.....................        0.25 (15         203.5
                                        Survey/FEMA Form 008-0-                                                                  minutes)
                                        6.
Individuals or households............  Blue Grass EPZ                       822               1  822.....................        0.25 (15         205.5
                                        Residential Survey/FEMA                                                                  minutes)
                                        Form 008-0-7.
Individuals or households............  Deseret EPZ Residential              823               1  823.....................        0.25 (15         205.75
                                        Survey/FEMA Form 008-0-                                                                  minutes)
                                        8.
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Total................................  ........................           3,715  ..............  3,715...................  ..............         898.11
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    Estimated Cost: None.

Comments

    Comments may be submitted as indicated in the addresses caption
above. Comments are solicited to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed
data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency,
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b)
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; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) 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.

    Dated: January 24, 2011.
Lesia M. Banks,
Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support Bureau, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
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