[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 220 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80164-80166]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27396]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0247; FMCSA-2012-0128; FMCSA-2012-0217; FMCSA-
2012-0219; FMCSA-2014-0021]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes

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

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions of 117
individuals from its rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated
diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles
(CMVs) in interstate commerce. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt
individuals from this rule if the exemptions granted will not
compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these
exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to
or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions
for these CMV drivers.

DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions are effective from the dates
stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before
December 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0247; FMCSA-
2012-0128; FMCSA-2012-0217; FMCSA-2012-0219; FMCSA-2014-0021, using any
of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments
received without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act
heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want
acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January
17, 2008 (73 FR 3316).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 2-year period if it
finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is
equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent
such exemption.'' The statute also allows the Agency to renew
exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The 117 individuals listed
in this notice have recently become eligible for a renewed exemption
from the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), which applies to
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce. The drivers remain in good
standing with the Agency, have maintained their required medical
monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would
compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-
year exemption period.

Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 117 individuals who have requested renewal of
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. These 117 drivers
remain in good standing with the Agency, have maintained their required
medical monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would
compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-
year exemption period. Therefore, FMCSA has decided to extend each
exemption for a renewable two-year period. Each individual is
identified according to the renewal date.
    The exemptions are renewed subject to the following conditions: (1)
That each individual submit a quarterly monitoring checklist completed
by the treating endocrinologist as well as an annual checklist with a
comprehensive medical evaluation; (2) that each individual reports
within 2 business days of occurrence, all episodes of severe
hypoglycemia, significant complications, or inability to manage
diabetes; also, any involvement in an accident or any other adverse
event in a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or not it is related to an
episode of hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual submit an annual
ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report; and (4) that each individual
provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for
retention in the driver's qualification file, or keep a copy in his/her
driver's

qualification file if he/she is self-employed. The driver must also
have a copy of the certification when driving, for presentation to a
duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official.

Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon
application for additional two year periods. The following groups of
drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of October and are
discussed below.
    As of October 8, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following individual, Gary B. Bland (GA), has satisfied
the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce
(75 FR 52813; 75 FR 64394). The driver was included in Docket No.
FMCSA-2010-0247. The exemption is effective as of October 8, 2016, and
will expire on October 8, 2018.
    As of October 10, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following 8 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (77 FR 48587; 77 FR
61655).

Dominick Bravata (IL)
Barry J. Drews (MI)
Mason L. Hall (SD)
Chad E. Hasler (MT)
Norman A. Latondresse (RI)
Robert C. Lister, Jr. (OH)
Robert E. Smith (GA)
Steven A. Wilson (FL)

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0217. Their
exemptions are effective as of October 10, 2016, and will expire on
October 10, 2018.
    As of October 19, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following 14 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (75 FR 52813; 75 FR
64394).

Eric A. Anderson (ND)
Juan E. Boyd (NC)
Bradley R. Burns (OH)
Leo G. Dinero (GA)
Terry W. Ferguson (GA)
Thomas G. Flanagan (IN)
Donald K. Fraase (ND)
Jason W. Geier (MT)
Scott R. Grange (CA)
John A. Hayes (NY)
Bradley D. Heagel (IA)
Harold A. Meeker, Jr. (MA)
Ronald D. Olson (WI)
Daniel E. Velasco (MD)

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0247. Their
exemptions are effective as of October 19, 2016, and will expire on
October 19, 2018.
    As of October 21, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following 71 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 56107; 79 FR
73946):

Michael L. Agnitsch (NE)
Earl W. Avery (TN)
Michael A. Baker (CT)
Pablo H. Bilbao La Vieja Pozo (RI)
Todd D. Bloomfield (WA)
Charles K. Bond (PA)
Christopher R. Cook (NY)
Wygila M. Corliss (NM)
Timothy J. Cornish (OH)
Evan R. Dieken (MN)
Greg B. Duck (TX)
Richard A. Durr (IL)
George B. Ferris, Jr. (NY)
John B. Flood (MO)
Brian K. Forrest (PA)
David S. Fortune (VA)
John Galione (NJ)
Peter E. Ganss (KS)
David E. Gates (MA)
Michael Hawkins (SC)
Rodney J. Hendricks (ID)
Timothy U. Herring (NC)
Richard L. Hines (NC)
David M. Hughes (UT)
Jammie L. Hughes (OH)
Andy L. Hughes (IL)
Rodney L. Johnson (OR)
Paul D. Kimmel (IA)
Scott M. Klain (OR)
Jeffrey P. Kloeckl (SD)
John J. Kress (AZ)
Gregory L. Kuharski (MN)
Robert B. Langston, III (MS)
Mark W. Lavorini (PA)
Alan S. Lewis (NM)
William M. Linskey (MA)
Jason D. Lowder (OH)
Arnold V. Magaoay (HI)
Norman C. Mallett (AR)
Justin T. Mattice (AZ)
Leldon W. McCutcheon (AL)
William F. McQueen Jr. (MO)
Kenneth M. Miller (ID)
William F. Mitchell (CT)
Richard E. Moore (NY)
Matthew K. Morrison (UT)
Gary R. Nelson (MN)
Edward L. Norfleet (AL)
Mark P. Norwood (NV)
Kyle R. Perry (PA)
Michael L. Plinski (WA)
Christopher M. Provance (NE)
James A. Rambo (VA)
Michael E. Reck (OH)
Warren A. Richter (MN)
Richard D. Sandison (ND)
James E. Seymour (PA)
Calvin R. Smith (IL)
Wesley J. Summerville (PA)
William R. Thome (IA)
Stephen M. Thompson (GA)
Randy L. Triplett (OH)
John E. Trygstad (SD)
Steven R. Weir (MA)
Richard T. Whitney (MN)
Donald D. Willard (IA)
Gary W. Wozniak (NE)
Steven L. Yokom (ID)
Allan M. Younglas (PA)
Daniel R. Zuriff (MN)

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0021. Their
exemptions are effective as of October 21, 2016, and will expire on
October 21, 2018.
    As of October 22, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following 16 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (77 FR 52384; 77 FR
64585).

Richard T. Ewell (IL)
Patrick D. Fortier (MN)
Daniel J. Gladen (MN)
Walter V. Gruba (VA)
Marshall D. Howell (MI)
Roger P. LaFever (WI)
William R. Lawrence (MT)
Duane J. Mullins (WI)
Louis R. Noellsch (WA)
Darrin W. Pettis (WA)
Michael J. Raposa (MA)
Anthony E. Reed (MO)
Earl L. Slater (NY)
Keith J. Tavares (MA)
Phillip L. Truitt (MD)
David A. Weinbroer (KY)

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0128. Their
exemptions are effective as of October 22, 2016, and will expire on
October 22, 2018.
    As of October 31, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following 7 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (77 FR 56258; 77 FR
65929).

Edward K. Belcher (KY)
Philip C. Brooks, Jr. (VA)
Michael R. Conley (MN)
Patrick J. Connors (MA)
John C. Halabura (PA)
Paul L. Harrison III (NY)
Robert D. Marshall (PA)

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0219. Their

exemptions are effective as of October 31, 2016, and will expire on
October 31, 2018.
    Each of the 117 drivers in the aforementioned groups qualifies for
a renewal of the exemption. They have maintained their required medical
monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would
compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-
year exemption period.
    These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each
driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce.
Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each of the
117 drivers for a period of two years is likely to achieve a level of
safety equal to that existing without the exemption. The drivers were
included in docket numbers FMCSA-2010-0247; FMCSA-2012-0128; FMCSA-
2012-0217; FMCSA-2012-0219; FMCSA-2014-0021.

Request for Comments

    FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a
particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of
the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with
specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit
comments by December 15, 2016.
    FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption
under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially
granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed,
subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated
above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition
announcing its decision to exempt these 117 individuals from rule
prohibiting persons with ITDM from operating CMVs in interstate
commerce in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3). The final decision to grant an
exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each
case and made only after careful consideration of the comments received
to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in
detail the medical condition of each applicant for an exemption from
rule prohibiting persons with ITDM from operating CMVs in interstate
commerce. That information is available by consulting the above cited
Federal Register publications.
    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.

Submitting Comments

    You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail,
or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA
recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email
address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA
can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and
in the search box insert the docket numbers FMCSA-2010-0247; FMCSA-
2012-0128; FMCSA-2012-0217; FMCSA-2012-0219; FMCSA-2014-0021 and click
the search button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue
``Comment Now!'' button on the right hand side of the page. On the new
page, enter information required including the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. If you submit your comments by mail or
hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\
by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit
comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the facility,
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope.
    We will consider all comments and material received during the
comment period. FMCSA may issue a final determination at any time after
the close of the comment period.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this
preamble, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert
the docket number FMCSA-2010-0247; FMCSA-2012-0128; FMCSA-2012-0217;
FMCSA-2012-0219; FMCSA-2014-0021 and click ``Search.'' Next, click
``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments
related to this notice.

    Issued on: November 1, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket ID FMCSA-2009-0206]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 27 individuals
for exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. If granted, the exemptions would enable these
individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)
in interstate commerce without meeting the Federal vision standard.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 25, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA-2009-0206 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket ID for
this Notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change
to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365
days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting
comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19476). This information is
also available at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical
Programs,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA, Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W64-224, Washington,
DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
for a 2-year period if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a
level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that
would be achieved absent such exemption.'' FMCSA can renew exemptions
at the end of each 2-year period. The 27 individuals listed in this
notice each have requested an exemption from the vision requirement in
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate
commerce. Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of
each applicant to determine whether granting the exemption will achieve
the required level of safety mandated by statute.

Qualifications of Applicants

Martin Anaya

    Mr. Anaya, age 39, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in his left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2009, his
optometrist noted, ``In my professional opinion, from a vision stand
point, Mr. Anaya can safely drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Anaya
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11 years,

accumulating 220,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 11
years, accumulating 110,000 miles. He holds a Class A Commercial
Driver's License (CDL) from New Mexico. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Gregory G. Barthell

    Mr. Barthell, 48, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50 and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my medical opinion, the patient has sufficient vision to
perform tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle. His vision
deficiency is unlikely to change over time.'' Mr. Barthell reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 7,800
miles, and buses for 2 years, accumulating 52,000 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from New Mexico. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Donald R. Beauchesne

    Mr. Beauchesne, 56, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25
and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2009, his
optometrist noted, ``I believe that Mr. Beauchesne has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Beauchesne reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 11 years, accumulating 275,000 miles, and buses for 20 years,
accumulating 1 million miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Maine. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

John E. Bell

    Mr. Bell, 47, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his left eye, hand
motion vision. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted,
``John has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle on public roads in every state in the
United States.'' Mr. Bell reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 5 years, accumulating 500,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 10 years, accumulating 1 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Arizona. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Richard J. Decker

    Mr. Decker, 54, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist
noted, ``Given Mr. Decker's current visual status, he has the proper
visual skills to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Decker reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 250,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 2.5
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Connecticut. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.

James E. Fix

    Mr. Fix, 46, had an enucleation of his left eye due to a traumatic
injury sustained in 2000. The best corrected visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted,
``I believe Mr. Fix has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Fix reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 120,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 640,000 miles. He holds
a Class D operator's license from South Carolina. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Dean A. Gary

    Mr. Gary, 44, has loss of vision in his left eye due to a retinal
detachment that occurred 15 years ago. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/15 and in his left eye, hand motion vision.
Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ``In my
opinion, this patient's vision is adequate for commercial driving.''
Mr. Gary reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years,
accumulating 1.7 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 25
years, accumulating 125,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

James P. Greene

    Mr. Greene, 44, has loss of vision in his left eye due to
congenital toxoplasmosis. The best corrected visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20 and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in
2009, his optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, his vision is adequate to
drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Greene reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 59,520 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Larry L. Harris

    Mr. Harris, 56, has loss of vision in his left eye due to a
congenital retinal lesion. The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/20 and in his left eye, count-finger vision. Following
an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion,
Mr. Harris has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Harris reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 7,000 miles. He holds
a Class B CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Roger D. Kloss

    Mr. Kloss, 46, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a
congenital defect. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ``I feel that
Mr. Kloss is well adapted to his situation and has sufficient vision to
perform the tasks necessary to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Kloss reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 23
years, accumulating 1.8 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Steven R. Lechtenberg

    Mr. Lechtenberg, 42, has bullous keratopathy in his right eye due
to a traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is count-finger vision and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ``It is my
medical opinion that Mr. Lechtenberg has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr.
Lechtenberg reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years,
accumulating 200,000 miles. He holds a Class O operator's license from
Nebraska, which allows him to drive any non-commercial vehicle except
motorcycles. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Oscar N. Lefferts

    Mr. Lefferts, 50, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The best

corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his left eye,
20/200. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ``I
feel that Mr. Lefferts vision is more than sufficient and he should
have no restrictions on his commercial driver's license and the ability
to operate a commercial vehicle is not compromised.'' Mr. Lefferts
reported that he has driven buses for 9 years, accumulating 1.1 million
miles. He holds a Class D operator's license from Alabama. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.

David C. Lyles

    Mr. Lyles, 54, has had age-related macular degeneration since 2004.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80 and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist
noted, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Lyles has sufficient visual ability
to perform the tasks necessary to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Lyles reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 3\1/
2\ years, accumulating 350,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Georgia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
one conviction for speeding in a CMV. He exceeded the speed limit by 12
mph.

Jesse R. McClary, Sr.

    Mr. McClary, 48, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist
noted, ``I see no reason why Mr. McClary cannot safely operate a
commercial vehicle and it is my understanding that he has been doing it
for many years.'' Mr. McClary reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 30 years, accumulating 6 million miles, tractor-trailer
combinations for 4 years, accumulating 220,000 miles, and buses for 25
years, accumulating 500,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Ignar L. Meyer

    Mr. Meyer, 54, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70 and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist
noted, ``He has no visual condition that would impair his driving
skill, there should be no restrictions other than glasses required on
his driver's license, commercial or otherwise.'' Mr. Meyer reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 3\1/2\ years, accumulating
56,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.

James C. Miller

    Mr. Miller, 66, has retinal vein occlusion in his left eye since
2006. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in
his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist
noted, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Miller has sufficient vision to
perform the tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Miller reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 29
years, accumulating 324,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North
Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Norman V. Myers

    Mr. Myers, 53, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a cataract and retinal detachment as a child. The best corrected visual
acuity in his left eye is 20/15. Following an examination in 2009, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my professional opinion, Norman Myers has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Myers reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 3\1/2\ years, accumulating 157,500 miles. He holds an
operator's license from Washington. His driving record for the last 3
years shows one crash for which he was not cited, and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

Steven D. O'Donnell

    Mr. O'Donnell, 35, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic
injury sustained as a child. The visual acuity in his left eye is 20/
20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ``These
tests during our examination show that Mr. O'Donnell has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. O'Donnell reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 10 years, accumulating 500,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 8 years, accumulating 640,000 miles. He holds a Class
D operator's license from New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Ben R. Sauder

    Mr. Sauder, 48, has loss of vision in his left eye due to a macular
scar. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in
his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist
noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Sauder's vision is sufficient to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle''. Mr.
Sauder reported that he has driven straight trucks for 32 years,
accumulating 1.4 million miles, tractor trailers for 4 years,
accumulating 16,800 miles, and buses for 16 years, accumulating 32,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Mark L. Simmons

    Mr. Simmons, 45, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his left eye, 20/70.
Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ``I believe
that Mr. Simmons has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Simmons reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating 66,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years, accumulating 38,500
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Don W. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 59, has had a traumatic cataract in his right eye caused
by an injury sustained in 1954. The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is light perception and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion,
Mr. Don Smith has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 324,000 miles. He
holds a Class B CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Robert E. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 46, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50 and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted,
``Mr. Smith has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven

straight trucks for 23 years, accumulating 345,000 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Robert E. Soto

    Mr. Soto, 45, has had myopic degeneration in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in his left eye, count-finger vision. Following an examination in
2009, his ophthalmologist noted, ``Vision sufficient for commercial
driving.'' Mr. Soto reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 9 years, accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jerry W. Stanfill

    Mr. Stanfill, 67, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due
to optic nerve damage sustained in 1990. The best corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his
optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Jerry has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Stanfill reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years,
accumulating 2.2 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 17
years, accumulating 1.6 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Charles M. Thomas

    Mr. Thomas, 61, has had diabetic retinopathy in both eyes since
1996. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25 and in
his left eye, 20/80. Following an examination in 2009, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``As an Ophthalmologist, I certify that Mr.
Thomas has sufficient vision and field of vision, to more than
adequately perform the driving tasks that are required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Thomas reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 32 years, accumulating 3.2 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a
CMV, failure to obey a traffic sign.

Roger L. Unser

    Mr. Unser, 60, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained in 1957. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is
20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his ophthalmologist noted,
``In my medical opinion, Mr. Unser's vision is acceptable to drive a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Unser reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 8 years, accumulating 320,000 miles, tractor-trailer
combinations for 8 years, accumulating 440,000 miles, and buses for 6
years, accumulating 105,000. He holds a Class B CDL from Oregon. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

Virgil E. Walker

    Mr. Walker, 61, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100 and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist
noted, ``The patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Walker reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 36 years, accumulating 342,000 miles. He
holds a Class B CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. The Agency will consider all comments
received before the close of business September 25, 2009. Comments will
be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under
the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Agency will file comments
received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will
consider them to the extent practicable.
    In addition to late comments, FMCSA will also continue to file, in
the public docket, relevant information that becomes available after
the comment closing date. Interested persons should monitor the public
docket for new material.

    Issued on: August 20, 2009.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. E9-20622 Filed 8-25-09; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0544]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office
of Management and Budget Approval; Application for Participation in the
Medical Device Fellowship Program

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a
collection of information entitled ``Application for Participation in
the Medical Device Fellowship Program'' has been approved by the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Gittleson, Office of
Information Management, Food and Drug Administration, 1350 Piccard Dr.,
PI50-400B, Rockville, MD 20850,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of January 27, 2011
(76 FR 4913), the Agency announced that the proposed information
collection had been submitted to OMB for review and clearance under 44
U.S.C. 3507. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. OMB has now approved the
information collection and has assigned OMB control number 0910-0551.
The approval expires on March 31, 2014. A copy of the supporting
statement for this information collection is available on the Internet
at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

    Dated: April 4, 2011.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER22-799-000]

Lancaster Area Battery Storage, LLC; Supplemental Notice That
Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section
204 Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Lancaster Area Battery Storage, LLC's application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such
application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is January 31, 2022.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://www.ferc.gov) using
the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at [email protected] or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: January 11, 2022.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-0461; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-159-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD
was prompted by a report that a main landing gear (MLG) door could not
be closed due to rupture of the actuator fitting. Later reports
indicated that the forward monoblock fitting of the MLG door actuator
(referred to as the nerve area) could be damaged after rupture of the
actuator fitting. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections
of the MLG door actuator fitting and its components for cracking, and
corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would also require
eventual replacement of all affected MLG door actuator fittings with
new monoblock fittings, which would terminate the repetitive
inspections. We are proposing this AD to prevent rupture of the door
actuator fittings, which could result in detachment of an MLG door and
subsequent exterior damage and consequent reduced structural integrity
of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 14, 2016.

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 http://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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
0461; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-0461;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-159-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0166, dated July 16, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    On one A320 aeroplane, it was reported that one of the main
landing gear (MLG) doors could not be closed. Investigations
revealed the rupture of the actuator fitting at the actuator
attachment area on the door side. The MLG door is attached to the
aeroplane by 2 hinge fittings.
    This condition, if not corrected, could, under certain
circumstances, lead to detachment of a MLG door from the aeroplane,
possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane, and/or injury to
persons on the ground.
    Prompted by these findings, [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de
l'Aviation Civile] France issued * * * [an AD] * * *, to require a
MLG door actuator fitting inspection for cracks and to check the
grain direction on a batch of aeroplanes.
    Subsequently, DGAC France issued * * * [an AD], retaining the
requirements of DGAC France AD * * *, which was superseded, to
require an inspection of the lower part of the MLG door actuator
fitting.
    After that [DGAC] AD was issued, additional investigations
revealed that damage could also appear on the nerve area [of the
forward monoblock fitting], in the upper part of the MLG door
actuator fitting in the area of the hinge.
    Consequently, DGAC France issued F2003-434, dated December 10,
2003 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/F-2003-454] (EASA approval 2003-
1436), retaining the requirements of [a] DGAC France AD * * *, which
was superseded, to require additional repetitive inspections. That
[DGAC] AD also included an optional terminating action, by replacing
the MLG door actuator fittings in accordance with the instructions
of Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A320-52-1073.
    Since that [DGAC] AD was issued, in the framework of the
extended service goal campaign, it has been decided to make
replacement of the MLG door actuator fittings a required
modification.
    For the reasons described above, this AD retains the
requirements of DGAC France AD F-2003-434, which is superseded, and
requires replacement of the MLG door actuator fittings with new
monoblock fittings, which constitutes terminating action for the
repetitive inspections.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
0461.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletins A320-52-1073, Revision 05,
dated September 28, 2006; A320-52A1086, Revision 01, dated September
10, 1999; and A320-52-1096, Revision 02, dated July 12, 2006. This
service information describes procedures for inspections of

the MLG door actuator fitting and its components for cracking, and
corrective actions if necessary. This service information also
describes procedures for replacement of all affected MLG door actuator
fittings with new monoblock fittings. This service information is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
the ADDRESSES section.

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 our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these
same type designs.

Difference Between Proposed AD and Service Information

    Unlike the procedures described in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-
1096, Revision 02, dated July 12, 2006, this proposed AD would not
permit further flight if cracks are detected in the MLG door actuator
fittings. We have determined that, because of the safety implications
and consequences associated with that cracking, any cracked MLG door
actuator fittings must be repaired or modified before further flight.
This difference has been coordinated with the EASA.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 71 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 38 work-hours per product
to comply with the inspection requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost for the inspection specified in this proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $229,330, or $3,230 per product.
    We estimate that it would take about 98 work-hours per product to
comply with the MLG actuator replacement requirements of this proposed
AD. Required parts would cost about $6,258 per product. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost for the actuator replacement specified in this proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $1,035,748, or $14,588 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-0461; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-
159-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 14, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of
this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133
airplanes.
    (2) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes.
    (3) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232
airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that a main landing gear (MLG)
door could not be closed due to rupture of the actuator fitting.
Later reports indicated that the forward monoblock fitting of the
MLG door actuator (referred to as the nerve area) could be damaged
after rupture of the actuator fitting. We are issuing this AD to
prevent rupture of the door actuator fittings, which could result in
detachment of an MLG door and subsequent exterior damage and
consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repetitive Inspections of MLG Door Actuator Fittings

    For airplanes equipped with MLG door actuator fittings having
part number (P/N) D52880224 000/001 that were installed before the
first flight of the airplane on MLG doors identified in paragraphs
(g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Within 500 flight hours
since the most recent high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection
done as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52A1086, Revision
01, dated September 10, 1999, or within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform an HFEC inspection
for cracking of the MLG door fittings, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52A1086,
Revision 01, dated September 10, 1999. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 flight hours, except as
provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
    (1) Left-hand MLG doors with S/Ns 1206 through 1237 inclusive,
1239 through 1247 inclusive, and 1249 through 1251 inclusive.

    (2) Right-hand MLG doors with S/Ns 1208 through 1239 inclusive,
1241 through 1249 inclusive, and 1251.

(h) Repetitive Inspections of MLG Hinge and Nerve Areas

    For airplanes equipped with MLG door actuator fittings having P/
N D52880224 000/001 or D52880235 000/001: Within 400 flight cycles
after the effective date of this AD, or before the accumulation of
9,000 total flight cycles since first flight of the airplane,
whichever occurs later, perform an HFEC inspection of both hinge and
nerve areas of the MLG doors for cracking, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1096,
Revision 02, dated July 12, 2006. Repeat the inspection thereafter
at intervals not to exceed 800 flight cycles.

(i) Inspections/Corrective Actions

    (1) If any cracking is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD: Before further flight, replace the
affected MLG door actuator fittings with new monoblock fittings, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 05, dated September 28, 2006.
Accomplishing this replacement terminates the repetitive inspections
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
    (2) If, during any HFEC inspection required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, no cracking is found: At the time specified in paragraph
(g) of this AD, perform a low frequency eddy current (LFEC)
inspection to determine the grain direction of the raw material of
each MLG actuator fitting, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52A1086, Revision 01,
dated September 10, 1999.
    (i) If the grain direction of the raw material is correct, the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be
terminated.
    (ii) If the grain direction of the raw material is incorrect,
repeat the HFEC inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD at
the time specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. Replacement of the
MLG door actuator fittings with new monoblock fittings as specified
in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, terminates the repetitive
inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD.

(j) MLG Door Actuator Fitting Replacement

    For airplanes equipped with any MLG door actuator fitting having
P/N D52880102000 and P/N D52880102001, or P/N D52880220000 and P/N
D52880220001, or P/N D52880224000 and P/N D52880224001, or P/N
D52880235000 and P/N D52880235001: At the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD, replace the
MLG door actuator fittings with new monoblock fittings, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 05, dated September 28, 2006.
Accomplishing this replacement terminates the repetitive inspections
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
    (1) Before the accumulation of 48,000 total flight cycles or
96,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs later since the first
flight of the airplane; or
    (2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.

(k) Optional Terminating Action

    Replacement of the MLG door actuator fittings with new monoblock
fittings, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 05, dated September
28, 2006, terminates the repetitive inspections required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.

(l) Airplanes Excluded From AD Requirements

    For airplanes on which Airbus Modification 24903, 25372, or
36979 has been embodied in production, no action is required by this
AD, provided that no MLG door actuator fitting having any part
number identified in paragraph (j) of this AD has been reinstalled
on the airplane since first flight.

(m) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a MLG
door actuator fitting having any part number identified in paragraph
(j) of this AD on any airplane.

(n) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Information may be
emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(o) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2014-
0166, dated July 16, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-0461.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 44 51; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 20, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-01580 Filed 1-27-16; 8:45 am]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0202; FRL-8066-6]

Pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB) Reregistration Eligibility
Decision; Notice of Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration
Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide PCNB, and opens a public
comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and
other related documents also are available in the PCNB Docket. PCNB is
an organochlorine fungicide used to control plant diseases on
vegetables (predominantly green beans and cole crops), field crops
(cotton, potatoes, and peanuts), and seeds (seed treatments of barley,
beans, corn, cotton, oats, peas, peanut, rice, safflower, sorghum,
soybean, sugar beet, and wheat). EPA has reviewed PCNB through the
public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public
in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment
decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides
meet current health and safety standards.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 2, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0202, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.

Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South
Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The
Docket telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-
2004-0202. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information

provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-
mail. The Federal regulations.gov website is an ``anonymous access''
system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact
information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you
send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through
regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and
included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made
available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA
recommends that you include your name and other contact information in
the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA
cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot
contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your
comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters,
any form of

encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index.
Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly
available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted
material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available
only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are
available either in the electronic docket at http://www.regulations.gov
, or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP

Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South
Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. The hours of operation
of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket telephone number is (703)
305-5805.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jill Bloom, Special Review and
Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human
health, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide
users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution,
or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency
has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be
affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the
applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments,
remember to:
    i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
     ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and
substitute language for your requested changes.
    iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information
and/or data that you used.
    v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced.
    vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and
suggest alternatives.
    vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of
profanity or personal threats.
    viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.

II. Background

A. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    Under section 4 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is reevaluating existing pesticides to
ensure that they meet current scientific and regulatory standards. EPA
has completed a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the
pesticide, PCNB under section 4(g)(2)(A) of FIFRA. PCNB is an
organochlorine fungicide used to control plant diseases on vegetables
(predominantly green beans and cole crops), field crops (cotton,
potatoes, and peanuts), and seeds (seed treatments of barley, beans,
corn, cotton, oats, peas, peanut, rice, safflower, sorghum, soybean,
sugar beet, and wheat). EPA has determined that the data base to
support reregistration is substantially complete and that products
containing PCNB are eligible or not eligible for reregistration
depending on their specific uses. Most uses of PCNB have been found to
be ineligible for reregistration. These uses are: turf, residential
ornamentals, cole crops (unless registered for control of clubroot
only), green beans, cotton, potatoes, dry beans and peas, garlic,
peanuts, tomatoes, peppers, and ornamentals in commercial production
(except for flowering bulbs). The following uses of PCNB are eligible
for reregistration provided the risk mitigation measures noted in the
RED are implemented and product labels are amended accordingly: cole
crops (registered for control of clubroot only), ornamental bulbs for
commercial production, and seed treatments of PCNB. Upon submission of
any required product specific data under section 4(g)(2)(B) and any
necessary changes to the registration and labeling (either to address
concerns identified in the RED or as a result of product specific
data), EPA will make a final reregistration decision under section
4(g)(2)(C) for products containing PCNB.
    EPA must review tolerances and tolerance exemptions that were in
effect when the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) was enacted in
August 1996, to ensure that these existing pesticide residue limits for
food and feed commodities meet the safety standard established by the
new law. Tolerances are considered reassessed once the safety finding
has been made or a revocation occurs. EPA has reviewed and made the
requisite safety finding for the PCNB tolerances included in this
notice.
    EPA is applying the principles of public participation to all
pesticides undergoing reregistration and tolerance reassessment. The
Agency's Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment and Reregistration; Public
Participation Process, published in the Federal Register on May 14,
2004, (69 FR 26819)(FRL-7357-9) explains that in conducting these
programs, EPA is tailoring its public participation process to be
commensurate with the level of risk, extent of use, complexity of
issues, and degree of public concern associated with each pesticide.
Due to its uses, risks, and other factors, PCNB was reviewed through
the full 6-Phase process. Through this process, EPA worked extensively
with stakeholders and the public to reach the regulatory decisions for
PCNB.
    The reregistration program is being conducted under Congressionally
mandated time frames, and EPA recognizes the need both to make timely
decisions and to involve the public. The Agency is issuing the PCNB RED
for public comment. This comment period is intended to provide an
additional opportunity for public input and a mechanism for initiating
any necessary amendments to the RED. All comments

should be submitted using the methods in ADDRESSES, and must be
received by EPA on or before the closing date. These comments will
become part of the Agency Docket for PCNB. Comments received after the
close of the comment period will be marked ``late.'' EPA is not
required to consider these late comments.In particular, during the 60-
day comment period following the publication of this Notice, the Agency
is soliciting comments on the benefits associated with several minor
uses of PCNB. The Agency has based its reregistration eligibility
decision for most uses of PCNB on an evaluation of the risk-benefit
relationships for those uses. The Agency is soliciting information on
benefits for specific minor uses of PCNB in order to confirm that the
Agency's reregistration decisions for these uses are supported by an
accurate understanding of their risk-benefit relationships, and to
determine if amendments should be made to this eligibility decision
based on comments which inform these risk-benefit evaluations. The
specific kinds of benefits information that the Agency believes will be
helpful in this regard and the specific uses for which the Agency is
soliciting such information are discussed below.The use sites of PCNB
for which the Agency is soliciting information on benefits at this time
are: dry beans and peas, peanuts, tomatoes, peppers (all types), and
ornamentals in commercial production (all types except for flowering
bulbs). The types of information that the Agency believes could be
useful in informing the risk-benefit evaluations for these uses include
data from comparative efficacy trials for different pesticides used to
control diseases on these sites, information about the relative costs
of using PCNB and potential alternatives, production cost data,
information on why registered alternatives are not appropriate for
specific diseases in a particular State or under particular climatic
conditions, and documentation of the lack of alternatives for
controlling a particular disease.
    The Agency will carefully consider all comments received by the
closing date and will provide a Response to Comments Memorandum in the
Docket and regulations.gov. If any comment significantly affects the
document, EPA also will publish an amendment to the RED in the Federal
Register. In the absence of substantive comments requiring changes, the
PCNB RED will be implemented as it is now presented.

B. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

    Section 4(g)(2) of FIFRA as amended directs that, after submission
of all data concerning a pesticide active ingredient, the Administrator
shall determine whether pesticides containing such active ingredient
are eligible for reregistration, before calling in product specific
data on individual end-use products and either reregistering products
or taking other appropriate regulatory action.
    Section 408(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
21 U.S.C. 346a(q), requires EPA to review tolerances and exemptions for
pesticide residues in effect as of August 2, 1996, to determine whether
the tolerance or exemption meets the requirements of section 408(b)(2)
or (c)(2) of FFDCA. This review is to be completed by August 3, 2006.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: July 26, 2006.
Debra Edwards,
Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022]

Technical Mapping Advisory Council

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee
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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Technical
Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) will meet via conference call on April
14 and 15, 2016. The meeting will be open to the public.

DATES: The TMAC will meet via conference call on Thursday, April 14,
2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (E.D.T), and on
Friday, April 15, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. Please note
that the meeting will close early if the TMAC has completed its
business.

ADDRESSES: For information on how to access to the conference call,
information on services for individuals with disabilities, or to
request special assistance for the meeting, contact the person listed
in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below as soon as possible. Members
of the public who wish to dial in for the meeting must register in
advance by sending an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(attention
Kathleen Boyer) by 11 a.m. E.D.T. on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
    To facilitate public participation, members of the public are
invited to provide written comments on the issues to be considered by
the TMAC, as listed in the ``Supplementary Information'' section below.
The Agenda and other associated material will be available for review
at www.fema.gov/TMAC by Friday, April 8, 2016. Written comments to be
considered by the committee at the time of the meeting must be received
by Tuesday, April 12, 2016, identified by Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022, and
submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

     Email: Address the email TO<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and
CC<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Include the docket number in the subject
line of the message. Include name and contact detail in the body of the
email.
     Mail: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of Chief
Counsel, FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Room 8NE, Washington, DC 20472-3100.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words
``Federal Emergency Management Agency'' and the docket number for this
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
Docket: For docket access to read background documents or comments
received by the TMAC, go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for
the Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022.
    A public comment period will be held on April 14, 2016, from 11:00-
11:20 a.m. and April 15, 2016 from 11:00-11:20 a.m. E.D.T. Speakers are
requested to limit their comments to no more than two minutes. Each
public comment period will not exceed 20 minutes. Please note that the
public comment periods may end before the time indicated, following the
last call for comments. Contact the individual listed below to register
as a speaker by close of business on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Boyer, Designated Federal
Officer for the TMAC, FEMA, 1800 South Bell Street Arlington, VA 22202,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, and email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The
TMAC Web site is: http://www.fema.gov/TMAC.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix.
    As required by the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of
2012, the TMAC makes recommendations to the FEMA Administrator on: (1)
How to improve, in a cost-effective manner, the (a) accuracy, general
quality, ease of use, and distribution and dissemination of flood
insurance rate maps and risk data; and (b) performance metrics and
milestones required to effectively and efficiently map flood risk areas
in the United States; (2) mapping standards and guidelines for (a)
flood insurance rate maps, and (b) data accuracy, data quality, data
currency, and data eligibility; (3) how to maintain, on an ongoing
basis, flood insurance rate maps and flood risk identification; (4)
procedures for delegating mapping activities to State and local mapping
partners; and (5) (a) methods for improving interagency and
intergovernmental coordination on flood mapping and flood risk
determination, and (b) a funding strategy to leverage and coordinate
budgets and expenditures across Federal agencies. Furthermore, the TMAC
is required to submit an Annual Report to the FEMA Administrator that
contains: (1) A description of the activities of the Council; (2) an
evaluation of the status and performance of flood insurance rate maps
and mapping activities to revise and update Flood Insurance Rate Maps;
and (3) a summary of recommendations made by the Council to the FEMA
Administrator.
    Further, in accordance with the Homeowner Flood Insurance
Affordability Act of 2014, the TMAC must develop a review report
related to flood mapping in support of the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP).
    Agenda: On April 14 and 15, 2016, the TMAC will review draft
recommendations for the 2016 Technical Review Report to evaluate the
FEMA Flood Mapping Program. The TMAC will also continue to discuss
potential recommendations and will review draft recommendations to be
included in the required 2016 TMAC annual report. A brief public
comment period will take place at the beginning of the meeting each
day. A more detailed agenda will be posted by April 8, 2016, at http://www.fema.gov/TMAC.

    Dated: March 15, 2016.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator, for Insurance and Mitigation, Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
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