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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2016-0116]

Notice of Application for Approval To Discontinue or Modify a
Railroad Signal System

    Under part 235 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that
on July 21, 2017, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) petitioned the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requesting reconsideration of a
prior FRA decision granting conditional relief from certain provisions
of 49 CFR part 236. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2016-
0116.
    In a May 30, 2017 decision, the FRA's Railroad Safety Board (Board)
conditionally approved CSXT's petition for a waiver of compliance from
49 CFR 236.60, Switch Shunting Circuit; Use Restricted. The Board
stated in its decision the single condition of this relief was that it
did not apply in Positive Train Control (PTC) territory or on tracks
leading to PTC territory. CSXT states the May 30th decision did not
provide an explanation why this condition was included.
    As CSXT explains in its request for reconsideration, under the
requirements of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-
432, Oct. 16, 2008), and the Positive Train Control Enforcement and
Implementation Act of 2015 (Pub. L. 114-73, 129 Stat. 576, 582, Oct.
29, 2015), all required PTC hardware must be installed on or before
December 31, 2018. CSXT has determined that, to date, there are
approximately 250 switches utilizing shunt only protection on
subdivisions where PTC has been installed or must be installed by
December 31, 2018. CSXT states that excluding all PTC territory and
tracks leading to PTC territory from the waiver would require it to
modify these 250 switches by adding track circuit breaks to each
location on or before December 31, 2018. CSXT asserts that while it
remains on track to meet its PTC hardware installation requirement,
also requiring these shunt-only protected switches to be modified puts
CSXT's ability to meet this deadline into serious jeopardy, because it
would add a significant amount of unplanned work to Engineering
Department employees.
    As an alternative to this requirement to modify shunt only
protected switches in PTC territory, CSXT requests that the Board
modify the waiver to allow CSXT to grandfather the current 250 shunt-
only protected switches located in PTC territory or on tracks leading
to PTC territory into this waiver.
    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications
concerning the petition, is available for review online at
www.regulatons.gov and in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation's Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE., W12-140, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Operations Facility is
open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
    Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings
by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate
scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since
the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested parties
desire an opportunity for oral comment, they should notify FRA, in
writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for
their request.
    All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the
appropriate docket number and may be submitted by any of the following
methods:
     Web site: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W12-140, Washington, DC
20590.
     Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
    Communications received by October 5, 2017 will be considered by
FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date
will be considered if practicable.
    Anyone can search the electronic form of any written communications
and comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the
individual submitting the comment (or signing the document, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better
inform its processes. 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 https://www.transportation.gov/privacy. See also https://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 14, 2017.
John Karl Alexy,
Director, Office of Safety Analysis.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting on Transport
Airplane and Engine Issues

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of rescheduled public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the rescheduling of a public meeting of
the FAA's Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) Transport
Airplane and Engine (TAE) Subcommittee to discuss TAE issues. A number
of issues have arisen that may affect the Committee's ability to have
an effective meeting on October 2, 2013, including uncertainty
regarding Federal Government shutdown and travel.

DATES: The October 2 meeting is re-scheduled to Wednesday, November 13,
2013, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The public must make
arrangements by October 30, 2013, to present oral statements at the
meeting.

ADDRESSES: The Boeing Company, 1200 Wilson Boulevard, Room 234,
Arlington, Virginia 22209.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ralen Gao, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-
209, FAA, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, Telephone
(202) 267-3168, FAX<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463; 5 U.S.C. app. 2), notice is
given of an ARAC meeting to be held November 13, 2013.
    The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
 Opening Remarks, Review Agenda and Minutes
 FAA Report
 ARAC Report
 Transport Canada Report
 EASA Report
 Flight Controls Working Group Report
 Airworthiness Assurance Working Group Report
 Engine Harmonization Working Group Report
 Flight Test Harmonization Working Group Report
 Any Other Business
 Action Items Review
    Attendance is open to the public, but will be limited to the
availability of meeting room space. Please confirm your attendance with
the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section no
later than October 30, 2013. Please provide the following information:
Full legal name, country of citizenship, and name of your industry
association, or applicable affiliation. If you are attending as a
public citizen, please indicate so.
    The FAA will arrange for teleconference service for individuals
wishing to join in by teleconference if we receive notice by October
30, 2013. For persons participating by telephone, please contact the
person listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by email or phone for
the teleconference call-in number and passcode. Anyone calling from
outside the Arlington, VA, metropolitan area will be responsible for
paying long-distance charges.
    The public must make arrangements by October 30, 2013, to present
oral statements at the meeting. Written statements may be presented to
the Subcommittee at any time by providing 25 copies to the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section or by providing
copies at the meeting. Copies of the documents to be presented to the
Subcommittee may be made available by contacting the person listed in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    If you need assistance or require a reasonable accommodation for
the meeting or meeting documents, please contact the person listed in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Sign and oral
interpretation, as well as a listening device, can be made available if
requested 10 calendar days before the meeting.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 26, 2013.
Lirio Liu,
Designated Federal Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP06-454-000]

Enbridge Offshore Pipelines (UTOS) LLC; Notice of Tariff Filing

August 3, 2006.
    Take notice that on August 1, 2006, Enbridge Offshore Pipelines
(UTOS)

LLC (UTOS) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First
Revised Volume No. 1, Fourth Revised Sheet No. 100, and Original Sheet
No. 165, to become effective September 1, 2006.
    UTOS states that it is filing these tariff sheets to reflect a Rate
Schedule IT Transportation Agreement which does not conform with its
form of service agreement.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210).
Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on
or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov.
 Persons unable to file electronically should submit an

original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, D.C.
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0955; Airspace Docket No. 22-AGL-37]
RIN 2120-AA66

Revocation of VOR Federal Airway V-456 and Mankato, MN, Low
Altitude Reporting Point; Mankato, MN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: This action revokes Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range
(VOR) Federal airway V-456 and the Mankato, MN, Low Altitude Reporting
Point. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning
of the VOR portion of the Mankato, MN (MKT), VOR/Distance Measuring
Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The Mankato VOR is being
decommissioned in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network
(MON) program.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 30, 2023. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), all
comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be
viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number.
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website.
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

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
the 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 modifies the Air Traffic Service enroute structure as
necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within
the National Airspace System.

History

    The FAA published a NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-0955 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 23593; April 18, 2023), proposing to revoke VOR
Federal airway V-456 and the Mankato, MN, low altitude reporting point
due to the planned decommissioning of the Mankato, MN, VOR. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received.

Incorporation by Reference

    VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) and Domestic
Low Altitude Reporting Points are published in paragraph 7001 of FAA
Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This
document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO
7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA
Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES
section of this document. This amendment action will be published in
the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by revoking VOR Federal airway V-
456 and the Mankato, MN, low altitude reporting point due to the
planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Mankato, MN, VOR/DME
NAVAID. The airway and low altitude reporting point actions are
described below.
    V-456: Prior to this final rule, V-456 extended between the
Mankato, MN, VOR/DME and the Flying Cloud, MN, VOR/DME. The airway is
removed in its entirety.
    Mankato, MN: The Mankato, MN, low altitude reporting point is
removed.

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.
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 of revoking VOR Federal
airway V-456 and the Mankato, MN, low altitude reporting point, due to
the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Mankato, MN, VOR/
DME NAVAID, qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing
regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order
1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-
6.5a, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact
review rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace
areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71,
Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic
Service Routes; and Reporting Points); and paragraph 5-6.5k, which
categorically excludes from further environmental impact review
publication of existing air traffic control procedures that do not
essentially change existing tracks, create new tracks, change altitude,
or change concentration of aircraft on these tracks. As such, this
action is not expected to result in any potentially significant

environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph
5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this
action for factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically
excluded action may have a significant environmental impact requiring
further analysis. The FAA has determined that no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental
assessment or environmental impact study.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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

0
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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]

0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

* * * * *

V-456 [Removed]

* * * * *

Paragraph 7001 Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Points.

* * * * *

Mankato, MN [Removed]

* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-81972; File No. SR-NASDAQ-2017-115]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To
Remove References to Nasdaq Options Services

October 27, 2017.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on October 26, 2017, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in
Items I, II, and III, below, which Items have been prepared by the
Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to remove references to Nasdaq Options
Services.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
Web site at http://nasdaq.cchwallstreet.com, at the principal office of
the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such
statements.

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

1. Purpose
    The purpose of this filing is to remove references to ``Nasdaq
Options Services'' or ``NOS'' and in certain cases replace those
references with a reference to ``Nasdaq Execution Services'' or
``NES.'' The Exchange previously filed a proposed rule change which
replaced Nasdaq Options Services with Nasdaq Execution Services.\3\
Some references to Nasdaq Options Services were not removed from the
Exchange's Rulebook. At this time, the Exchange proposes to remove
those references to ``Nasdaq Options Services'' and ``NOS'' and were
applicable change those references to ``Nasdaq Execution Services'' or
``NES'' if the entity is not already mentioned. Also, the Exchange
proposes to make grammatical changes to the current sentence to
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    No other changes are being proposed in this filing. The Exchange
represents that these changes are concerned solely with the
administration of the Exchange and do not affect the meaning,
administration, or enforcement of any rules of the Exchange or the
rights, obligations, or privileges of Exchange members or their
associated persons in any way. Accordingly, this filing is being
submitted under Rule 19b-4(f)(3).
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act,\4\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act,\5\ in particular, in that it is designed to promote
just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and
perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market
system, and, in general to protect investors and the public interest by
avoiding confusion with the routing entity. The Exchange proposes to
remove references to ``Nasdaq Options Services'' or ``NOS'' and in
certain cases replace those references with a reference to ``Nasdaq
Execution Services'' or ``NES,'' where applicable. The Exchange
previously filed a proposed rule change which replaced Nasdaq Options
Services with Nasdaq Execution Services.\6\ This proposed change is
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The removal of references to
``Nasdaq Options Services'' or ``NOS'' and, where applicable,
replacement with ``Nasdaq Execution Services'' or ``NES'' will avoid
confusion.

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

    No written comments were either solicited or received.

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

    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \7\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(3)
thereunder,\8\ the Exchange has designated this proposal as one that is
concerned solely with the administration of the self-regulatory
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if

it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
File Number SR-NASDAQ-2017-115 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASDAQ-2017-115. This
file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change. Persons submitting
comments are cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal
identifying information from comment submissions. You should submit
only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASDAQ-2017-115 and should
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    \9\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\9\
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R10-OAR-2016-0749; FRL-9976-71--Region 10]

Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; Alaska:
Regional Haze Progress Report

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a
revision to the Alaska regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP),
submitted by the State of Alaska on March 10, 2016. Alaska submitted
its Regional Haze Progress Report (``progress report'' or ``report'')
and a negative declaration stating that further revision of the
existing regional haze SIP is not needed at this time. Alaska submitted
both the progress report and the negative declaration in the form of
implementation plan revisions as required by federal regulations. The
progress report addresses the federal Regional Haze Rule requirements
under the Clean Air Act to submit a report describing progress in
achieving reasonable progress goals established for regional haze and a
determination of the adequacy of the state's existing plan addressing
regional haze. We are also approving minor updates to the Enhanced
Smoke Management Plan, Long-Term Strategy, and Commitment to Future 308
Plan Revision sections of the regional haze SIP, submitted concurrently
with the progress report.

DATES: This final rule is effective May 14, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under
Docket ID No. EPA-R10-OAR-2016-0749. All documents in the docket are
listed on the https://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in
the index, some information may not be publicly available, i.e.,
Confidential Business Information or other information the disclosure
of which is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as
copyrighted material, is not placed on the internet and is publicly
available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials
are available at https://www.regulations.gov and at EPA Region 10,
Office of Air and Waste, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101.
The EPA requests that you contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to schedule your inspection. The Regional
Office's official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to
4:30, excluding federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Hunt, Air Planning Unit, Office
of Air and Waste (OAW-150), EPA Region 10, 1200 Sixth Ave Suite 900,
Seattle, WA 98101; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Background Information
II. Final Action
III. Statutory and Executive Orders Review

I. Background Information

    On February 16, 2018, the EPA proposed to approve Alaska's Regional
Haze Progress Report, as well as minor updates to the Enhanced Smoke
Management Plan, Long-Term Strategy, and Commitment to Future 308 Plan
Revision sections of the regional haze SIP, submitted concurrently with
the progress report (83 FR 7002). An explanation of the Clean Air Act
requirements, a detailed analysis of the submittal, and the EPA's
reasons for proposing approval were provided in the notice of proposed
rulemaking, and will not be restated here. The public comment period
for the proposal ended March 19, 2018. We received no adverse
comments.\1\
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    \1\ We received two comments in support of the proposed
approval. We also received five comments that were not germane to
the regional haze program or the Alaska submission. See ``AK RH 5
year progress_Memo to File reComment'' included in the docket for
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II. Final Action

    The EPA is approving the Alaska Regional Haze Progress Report
submitted on March 10, 2016, as meeting the applicable requirements of
the Clean Air Act and the federal Regional Haze Rule, as set forth in
40 CFR 51.308(g). The EPA has determined that the existing regional
haze SIP is adequate to meet the state's visibility goals and requires
no substantive revision at this time, as set forth in 40 CFR 51.308(h).
We have also determined that Alaska fulfilled the requirements in 40
CFR 51.308(i) regarding state coordination with Federal Land Managers.
Lastly, we are approving updates to the Enhanced Smoke Management Plan,
Long-Term Strategy, and Commitment to Future 308 Plan Revision sections
of the regional haze SIP, submitted concurrently with the Alaska
Regional Haze Progress Report.

III. Statutory and Executive Orders Review

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a
SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Clean Air Act
and applicable federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, the EPA's role is to approve state
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly,
this action merely approves state law as meeting federal requirements
and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by
state law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21,
2011);
     is not an Executive Order 13771 (82 FR 9339, February 2,
2017) regulatory action because actions such as SIP approvals are
exempted under Executive Order 12866;
     does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because this action does not involve technical standards; and
     does not provide the EPA with the discretionary authority
to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or
environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible
methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    The SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land and
is also not approved to apply in any other area where the EPA or an
Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those
areas of Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. The EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by June 11, 2018. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of
judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for
judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness
of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in
proceedings to enforce its requirements (See section 307(b)(2)).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

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

    Dated: April 3, 2018.
Chris Hladick,
Regional Administrator, Region 10.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 40 CFR part 52 is
amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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

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

Subpart C--Alaska

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2. In Sec.  52.70, the table in paragraph (e) is amended by revising
the entries for ``II.III.K. Area Wide Pollutant Control Program for
Regional Haze'' and ``III.III.K. Area Wide Pollutant Control Program
for Regional Haze'' to read as follows:

Sec.  52.70  Identification of plan.

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    (e) * * *

                   EPA-Approved Alaska Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures
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     Name of SIP provision          geographic or         State       EPA approval date        Explanations
                                 nonattainment area  submittal date
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II.III.K. Area Wide Pollutant    Statewide.........       3/10/2016  4/12/2018,........  .......................
 Control Program for Regional                                        [Insert Federal
 Haze.                                                                Register
                                                                      citation].

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III.III.K. Area Wide Pollutant   Statewide.........       3/10/2016  4/12/2018,........  .......................
 Control Program for Regional                                        [Insert Federal
 Haze.                                                                Register
                                                                      citation].

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Appendix A

Appendix A.	Assumptions for Developing Burden and Cost Estimates

Table 1 provides a list of the key data inputs used to determine burden
hours and costs for the National Pretreatment Program ICR.  This
appendix provides a description of the source of these data elements.
In addition, the ICR relied on several assumptions regarding the
relative percentages of respondents performing various tasks.  The
appendix also summarizes these key assumptions.

Some of the assumptions described in this section are carried forward
from the Pretreatment Streamlining ICR (Revision of the Information
Collection Request for the National Pretreatment Program of September
22, 2005 [EPA ICR No: 0002.12, OMB Control No. 2040-0009,]). The
September 2005 ICR recalculated the entire pretreatment program,
including activities resulting from provisions not modified by the
Streamlining Rule. All burden assumptions were subject to public review,
and EPA did not receive any comments related to them.

Table 1  Data and Assumptions Used in Pretreatment ICR

	Pretreatment Program Data	Numbers

1.	Total Number of SIUs	23,193

2.	Number of CIUs	11,010

3.	Number of noncategorical-SIUs	12,183

4.	Number of Zero-Discharge NSCIUs	633

5.	Number of CIUs that Discharge > 0 and < 100 gpd	1,019

6.	Number of Non-Zero-Discharge NSCIUs	296

7.	Number of NSCIUs	928

8.	Number of Middle Tier CIUs	3,303

9. 	Number of Middle Tier CIUs that reduce monitoring	958

10.	Number of State Run POTW Pretreatment Programs in 40 CFR §403.10(e)
States 	51

11.	Total Number of Approved Programs	1,512

12.	Number of 40 CFR §403.10(e) States	5

13.	Number of States eligible for Excellence Awards submissions	30

14.	Number of States with approved Pretreatment Programs	35

15.	Number of SIUs with POTWs as Control Authority	22,370

16.	Percentage of SIUs with POTWs as Control Authority	96.5%

17.	Number of SIUs with State/EPA as Control Authority	823

18.	Percentage of SIUs with State/EPA as Control Authority	3.5%

19.	Percentage of SIUs Resampling (for violations)	10%

20.	Hourly Rate for Federal employees (50% Overhead (OH))	39.06

21.	Hourly Rate for State employees (50% OH)	38.21

22.	Hourly Rate for POTW employees (50% OH)	25.68

23.	Hourly Rate for Private Industry employees (100% OH)	66.48

24.	Number of New Source CIUs	225

25.	Number of POTWs with EPA as Approval Authority	397

26.	Percentage of POTWs with EPA as Approval Authority	26.26%

27.	Number of POTWs with State as Approval Authority	1,115

28.	Percentage of POTWs with State as Approval Authority	73.74%

29.	Number of POTWs projected to develop a pretreatment program during
the three-year ICR period	64

30.	Removal Credit Approval Requests	3

ICR Input Data

Total Number of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) - This number is
derived from Permit Compliance System (PCS) data, as obtained from a
February 2007 query, GPRA data from December 2006, and input from EPA
headquarters and regional staff responsible for overseeing the
pretreatment program.

Number of Categorical Industrial Users (CIU) - This number is derived
from Permit Compliance System (PCS) data, as obtained from a February
2007 query and input from EPA headquarters and regional staff
responsible for overseeing the pretreatment program.

Number of Non-Categorical SIUs - The mathematical difference between 1
and 2 above.

Number of Zero-Discharge NSCIUs - The percentage of zero-discharge
NSCIUs (5.75% is derived from data from annual Pretreatment Program
Reports, Pretreatment Excellence Awards applications, and public
comments on the proposed Streamlining Rule. This estimate is carried
forward from the assumptions in the recalculation of the entire
pretreatment program, which was done as part of the Streamlining Rule
ICR (EPA ICR No. 0002.12) and is explained at the beginning of this
section. The percentage is applied to the number of CIUs.  All
zero-discharge CIUs are assumed to be NSCIUs.

Number of CIUs that Discharge > 0 and < 100 gpd - The percentage of CIUs
with flows of less than 100 gpd but greater than zero (9.26%) is derived
from data from annual Pretreatment Program Reports, Pretreatment
Excellence Awards applications, and public comments on the proposed
Streamlining Rule.  This estimate is carried forward from the
assumptions in the recalculation of the entire pretreatment program,
which was done as part of the Streamlining Rule ICR (EPA ICR No.
0002.12) and is explained at the beginning of this section. The
percentage is applied to the number of CIUs.

Number of Non-Zero Discharge NSCIUs - The percentage of dischargers with
flows of less than 100 gpd but greater than zero that will be deemed
non-significant is based on data carried forward from the assumptions in
the recalculation of the entire pretreatment program, which was done as
part of the Streamlining Rule ICR (EPA ICR No. 0002.12) and is explained
at the beginning of this section. on compliance reporting requirements
in eight POTW programs.  These data showed that 71% of small CIUs were
required to monitor more than twice per year.  It was assumed that
compliance reporting requirements continued for these 71%.  Twenty-nine
percent (1 – 71%) were assumed to be NSCIUs.  The percentage is
applied to the number derived in Item 5.

Number of NSCIUs - This number was calculated by adding the number of
zero discharging CIUs to the number of CIUs that discharge between 0 and
100 gallons per day that will be deemed NSCIUs.

Number of Middle-Tier CIUs - The percentage of Middle-Tier CIUs
(approximately 30%) is derived from data from annual Pretreatment
Program Reports combined with data from the Metal Products and Machinery
Database.  This estimate is carried forward from the assumptions in the
recalculation of the entire pretreatment program, which was done as part
of the Streamlining Rule ICR (EPA ICR No. 0002.12) and is explained at
the beginning of this section. The percentage is applied to the number
of CIUs.

Number of Middle-Tier CIUs With Reduced Monitoring - The percentage of
Middle-Tier CIUs that will become subject to reduced compliance
reporting requirements is based on data carried forward from the
assumptions in the recalculation of the entire pretreatment program,
which was done as part of the Streamlining Rule ICR (EPA ICR No.
0002.12) and is explained at the beginning of this section. on
compliance reporting requirements in eight POTW programs.  These data
showed that 71% of small CIUs were required to monitor more than twice
per year.  It was assumed that compliance reporting requirements
continued for these 71%.  Twenty-nine percent (1 – 71%) were assumed
reduce monitoring frequency to once per year.  The percentage is applied
to the number derived in Item 8.

Number of State-Run POTW Pretreatment Programs in 40 CFR 403.10(e)
States - This number was estimated by dividing the total number of SIUs
regulated by States/EPA (and not by approved POTW Pretreatment Programs)
by the average number of SIUs per approved pretreatment program. The
methodology for estimating this number was carried forward from the
Streamlining Rule ICR (EPA ICR No. 0002.12).

Total Number of Approved Programs - This number is derived from Permit
Compliance System (PCS) data, as obtained from a February 2007 query,
GPRA data from December 2006, and input from EPA headquarters and
regional staff responsible for overseeing the pretreatment program.

Number of 40 CFR 403.10(e) States - Five: Alabama, Connecticut,
Mississippi, Nebraska, and Vermont.

Number of States with POTWs that are Eligible to Receive Excellence
Award - 30, which is the total number of approved, authorized state with
pretreatment programs (35) minus the five 40 CFR 403.10(e) states.

Number of States with Approved Pretreatment Programs - 35, per EPA
Headquarters.

15.-16	Number and Percentage of SIUs with POTWs as Control Authority –
These numbers are derived from Permit Compliance System (PCS) data, as
obtained from a February 2007 query, GPRA data from December 2006, and
input from EPA headquarters and regional staff responsible for
overseeing the pretreatment program.

17.-18 	Number and Percent of SIUs with State/EPA as Control Authority -
These number are derived from Permit Compliance System (PCS) data, as
obtained from a February 2007 query, GPRA data from December 2006, and
input from EPA headquarters and regional staff responsible for
overseeing the pretreatment program. It includes SIUs in 40 CFR
403.10(e) States, as well as SIUs regulated by States/EPA in
non-pretreatment cities.

19. 	Percentage of SIUs Resampling - This assumption is carried forward
from the recalculation of the entire pretreatment program, which was
done as part of the Streamlining Rule ICR (EPA ICR No. 0002.12) and is
explained at the beginning of this section.

20. 	Hourly Rate for Federal Employees - The hourly employment cost of
federal employees was determined using methodology established in
previous ICRs. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management,
January 2007 General Schedule (2007-GS), the average annual salary of a
government employee at the GS-9, Step 10 level is $54,155. At 2,080
hours per year, the hourly wage would be $26.04. Assuming overhead costs
of 50 percent, or $13.02 per hour, the fully loaded cost of employment
for a federal employee would be $39.06.

21. 	Hourly Rate for State Employees - The average hourly rate for
municipal employees as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in
the Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, Table 3- Employer costs
per hour worked for employee compensation and costs as a percent of
total compensation: state and local government, by selected
characteristics (September 2006), adjusted to a December 2006 dollars
using the December 2006 Employment Cost Index (ECI). A 50 percent
overhead rate was added to this rate to arrive at an hourly rate of
$38.21.

22. 	Hourly Rate for POTW Employees - The average hourly rate for
municipal employees, which account for all POTW costs, as determined by
the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, is $25.68
(including overhead). Updated rates are derived from the U.S. Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, in a table entitled May 2005
National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
and adjusted to December 2006 dollars using the December 2006 ECI.

23. 	Hourly Rate for Private Sector Employees - This average hourly rate
for private sector employees is consistent with rates used in other
recent OWM ICR submittals and represents the labor rate for IUs. Labor
Rate was updated to 2006 dollars.

24. 	Number of New Source CIUs - Assumed a 2 percent annual increase in
the number of operational CIUs. This assumption is based on US Census
Bureau data and is carried forward from the recalculation of the entire
pretreatment program, which was done as part of the Streamlining Rule
ICR (EPA ICR No. 0002.12) and is explained at the beginning of this
section.

25-26.	Number and Percentage of POTWs with EPA as Approval Authority -
These numbers are derived from Permit Compliance System (PCS) data, as
obtained from a February 2007 query, GPRA data from December 2006, and
input from EPA headquarters and regional staff responsible for
overseeing the pretreatment program. This is based on the number of
POTWs in non-approved states.

27-28.	Number and Percentage of POTWs with State as Approval Authority -
These numbers are derived from Permit Compliance System (PCS) data, as
obtained from a February 2007 query, GPRA data from December 2006, and
input from EPA headquarters and regional staff responsible for
overseeing the pretreatment program. This is the based on the number of
POTWs in approved states.

29. 	Number of POTWs projected to develop a Pretreatment Program during
the life of this ICR – Based on projections from EPA regional offices.

30. 	Removal Credit Approval Requests – EPA estimates four respondents
per year.  Based on projections from EPA regional offices.

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[FRL OP-OFA-061]

Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

    Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General
Information<PHONE_NUMBER> or https://www.epa.gov/nepa.

Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Filed March 7,
2023 10 a.m. EST Through March 13, 2023 10 a.m. EST Pursuant to 40 CFR
1506.9.

    Notice: Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make
public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's
comment letters on EISs are available at: https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search.

EIS No. 20230040, Final, FERC, MN, Northern Lights 2023 Expansion
Project, Review Period Ends: 04/17/2023, Contact: Office of External
Affairs<PHONE_NUMBER>

Amended Notice

EIS No. 20220143, Draft, USACE, NY, Draft Integrated Feasibility Report
and Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement, New York-New Jersey Harbor
and Tributaries Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study,
Comment Period Ends: 03/31/2023, Contact: Cheryl Alkemeyer<PHONE_NUMBER>

    Revision to FR Notice Published 12/16/2022; Extending the Comment
Period from 03/07/2023 to 03/31/2023.

    Dated: March 13, 2023.
Cindy S. Barger,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3751; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-20]

Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Salem, OR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace, Class E surface area
airspace, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at McNary Field, Salem, OR. After further review, the FAA found
some airspace unnecessary for Standard Instrument Approach Procedures
during Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This
action brings the controlled airspace into compliance with current FAA
requirements, and adds to the safety and management of IFR operations
at the airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 26, 2016. 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 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, 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:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of
FAA Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Haga, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; 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 amends Class D and Class E airspace at McNary Field, Salem, OR.

History

    On September 21, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Class D airspace, Class
E surface area airspace, Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at McNary Field, Salem, OR, (80 FR 56935).
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. A
total of 71 commenters responded to the NPRM. All comments received
were considered before making a determination on this final rule.

Discussion of Comments

    Of the 71 responses received, 19 concerned the potential economic
impact to Christmas tree farms in the area. The FAA concurs that
approximately two thirds of the Christmas tree farming acreage could be
adversely affected. To mitigate the concerns for the agricultural
areas, the FAA is creating shelves in the Class D, where feasible,
between 4 and 5 miles southeast and southwest of the airport.
    Many commenters made reference to the current airspace
configuration. As the comments do not pertain to this proposal, no
changes were required nor made. Twenty-four commenters requested the
airspace to be changed to a configuration that existed prior to Aug 20,
2015. The FAA does not agree; the airspace that existed prior to Aug
20, 2015 did not protect the Instrument Flight Rule arrivals and
departures or account for rising terrain.
    Many commenters referenced the lack of adherence to airspace design
criteria and Safety Risk Management directives during the previous
airspace development process. The FAA does not concur. A review of the
design process and the results was completed for both the current and
previous proposals. The FAA found that all criteria contained in FAA
Order JO 7400.2, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters; FAA Order JO
8000.369, Safety Management System and the Administrative Procedures
Act (5 U.S.C. 501 et seq.) were followed.
    Nineteen commenters referenced a lack of public input. The FAA
conducted a review of the process and found that all public
coordination was completed consistent with the process outlined in JO
7400.2.
    Three commenters were concerned that users would not be aware of
airspace changes. They recommended that future airspace changes occur
congruently with VFR Sectional chart publication and that a Notice to
Airman

(NOTAM) be used to identify pending changes. The FAA does not concur
with publishing airspace changes congruent with the charting cycles;
this could unnecessarily delay airspace changes six months to a year.
Changes that become effective outside of the chart publication cycles
are reflected in the Airport/Facilities Directory (A/FD), in the
Aeronautical Chart Bulletin section. Pilots are required to consult the
AF/D, prior to flying in a specific area, for information related to
airspace changes that are pending. This publication is reviewed to
ensure the potential airspace changes are published and accurate. For
this proposal the FAA agrees to coordinate congruent effective and
charting dates. Additionally, the FAA has modified its policies to
allow a facility to post a Pointer NOTAM indicating the location of
additional information for expanding airspace, to advise the aviation
community of an airspace increase or altitude change that occurs
outside of a sectional chart cycle.
    Several commenters stated that Salem air traffic control tower was
not aware of the changes. The FAA does not agree with these comments,
as the facility was directly involved in and concurred with, the
previous and current proposals.

Changes From the NPRM

    The description of the Class D airspace area has been modified from
that proposed in the NPRM. In light of public input, the FAA
reevaluated the Class D design for McNary Field and incorporated
shelves to facilitate access, into and out of the impacted Christmas
Tree Farms, by commercial operators.
    Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in
paragraph 5000, 6002, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Z,
dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace
designation 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 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15,
2015. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.9Z 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 modifies Class D airspace, Class E surface area airspace, and
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at
McNary Field, Salem, OR. After further review, the FAA found some
airspace unnecessary when implementing Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
Class D airspace is extended upward from the surface to and including
2,700 feet within a 4-mile radius of McNary Field Airport, extending to
5 miles from the east clockwise to the north, excluding segments below
1,500 feet beyond 4 miles east and southwest of the airport. Class E
surface area airspace extends upward from the surface within a 4-mile
radius of McNary Field Airport, extending to 5 miles from the east
clockwise to the north of the airport. Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface is modified to within a 6.2-mile
radius south to the northwest of McNary Field, with segments extending
to 6.7 miles to the northeast, and 8.2 miles to the southeast of the
airport.

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 5-6.5a. 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 7400.9Z,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and
effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

ANM OR D Salem, OR [Modified]

Salem, McNary Field, OR
    (Lat. 44[deg]54'34'' N., long. 123[deg]00'09'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,700 feet within a 4-mile radius of McNary Field from the 330[deg]
bearing from the airport clockwise to the 74[deg] bearing, extending
to a 5-mile radius from the 74[deg] bearing clockwise to the
330[deg] bearing from the airport, excluding that airspace below
1,500 feet beyond 4 miles from the airport from the 74[deg] bearing
clockwise to the 133[deg] bearing, and that airspace below 1,500
feet beyond 4 miles from the airport from the 164[deg] bearing
clockwise to the 254[deg] bearing from the airport. This Class D
airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

* * * * *

ANM OR E2 Salem, OR [Modified]

Salem, McNary Field, OR
    (Lat. 44[deg]54'34'' N., long. 123[deg]00'09'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4-mile
radius of McNary Field from the 330[deg] bearing from the airport
clockwise to the 074[deg] bearing, and that airspace within a 5-mile
radius of McNary Field from the 074[deg] bearing from the airport
clockwise to the 330[deg] bearing.

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

* * * * *

ANM OR E5 Salem, OR [Modified]

Salem, McNary Field, OR
    (Lat. 44[deg]54'34'' N., long. 123[deg]00'09'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.2-mile radius of McNary Field from the 164[deg] bearing
from the airport clockwise to the 315[deg] bearing, and that
airspace within a 6.7-mile radius of McNary Field from the 315[deg]
bearing from the airport clockwise to the 074[deg] bearing, and that
airspace within a 8.2-mile radius of McNary Field from the 074[deg]
bearing from the airport clockwise to the 164[deg] bearing of the
airport.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February 26, 2016.
Tracey Johnson,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2016-05060 Filed 3-7-16; 8:45 am]
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[Notices]
[Page 57020]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Sunshine Act Meetings

TIME AND DATE: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of
the Government in Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the Securities
and Exchange Commission Investor Advisory Committee will hold a meeting
on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. (ET).

PLACE: The meeting will be held in Multi-Purpose Room LL-006 at the
Commission's headquarters, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549.

STATUS: This meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. (ET) and will be open to
the public. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors
will open at 9:00 a.m. Visitors will be subject to security checks. The
meeting will be webcast on the Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:  On November 9, 2017, the Commission issued
notice of the Committee meeting (Release No. 33-10435), indicating that
the meeting is open to the public (except during that portion of the
meeting reserved for an administrative work session during lunch), and
inviting the public to submit written comments to the Committee. This
Sunshine Act notice is being issued because a quorum of the Commission
may attend the meeting.
    The agenda for the meeting includes: Remarks from Commissioners; a
discussion of a recommendation of the Investor as Purchaser
Subcommittee regarding electronic delivery of information to retail
investors; a discussion regarding retail investor protections and
transparency in municipal and corporate bond markets; a discussion
regarding cybersecurity risk disclosures (which may include a
recommendation of the Investor as Owner Subcommittee); a discussion
regarding dual-class share structures (which may include a
recommendation of the Investor as Owner Subcommittee); a discussion
regarding retail investor disclosure: What works, what doesn't, and
best practices; subcommittee reports; and a nonpublic administrative
work session during lunch.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: For further information and to
ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed;
please contact Brent J. Fields from the Office of the Secretary at
(202) 551-5400.

    Dated: November 29, 2017.
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-26102 Filed 11-29-17; 4:15 pm]
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 21710-21711]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0392]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the Tower Drawbridge across the
Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, CA. The deviation is
necessary to allow participants from the AMGEN Tour of California to
cross the drawspan safely and without interruption. This deviation
allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during
the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. on May
19, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0392, is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Carl T. Hausner, Chief, Bridge
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The California Department of Transportation
has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Tower
Drawbridge over the Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, CA. The
drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 30 feet
above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw
operates as required by 33 CFR 117.189(a). Navigation on the waterway
is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position
from 10 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. through 2 p.m. on May
19, 2018, to allow the participants from the AMGEN Tour of California
to cross the drawspan safely and without interruption. This temporary
deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. No objections
to the proposed temporary deviation were raised. Vessels able to pass
through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. In the
event of an emergency, the draw can open on signal if at least one-hour
notice is given to the bridge operator. There are no immediate
alternate routes for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will also inform
the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to
Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that
vessel operators can arrange their transits to minimize any impact
caused by the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: May 3, 2018.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-09938 Filed 5-9-18; 8:45 am]
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