[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 82 (Friday, April 27, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 18580]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0364]

Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the Gunderson Marine
LLC Hull 116

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of issuance of a certificate of alternative
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces that the Thirteenth Coast Guard
District has issued a certificate of alternative compliance from the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72
COLREGS), for the Gunderson Marine LLC Hull 116. We are issuing this
notice because its publication is required by statute. Due to the
construction and placement of the mooring and anchor winches and
fittings, placement of the sidelights in this area would be a potential
hazard to the crew during vessel operations and may subject them to
potential damage during mooring. Gunderson Marine LLC Hull 116 cannot
fully comply with the light, shape, or sound signal provisions of the
72 COLREGS without interfering with the vessel's design and
construction. This notification of issuance of a certificate of
alternative compliance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety
mission.

DATES: The Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued on April
20, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information or questions about
this notice call or email LT Bert Luke Woods, Thirteenth District, U.S.
Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States is signatory to the
International Maritime Organization's International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), as amended. The
special construction or purpose of some vessels makes them unable to
comply with the light, shape, or sound signal provisions of the 72
COLREGS. Under statutory law \1\ and Coast Guard regulation,\2\ the
vessel's owner, builder, operator, or agent of those vessels may apply
for a certificate of alternative compliance (COAC).\3\ For vessels of
special construction, the cognizant Coast Guard District Office
determines whether the vessel for which the COAC is sought complies as
closely as possible with the 72 COLREGS, and decides whether to issue
the COAC which must specify the required alternative installation. If
the Coast Guard issues a COAC, under the governing statute \4\ and
regulations,\5\ the Coast Guard must publish notice of this action.
Once issued, a COAC remains valid until information supplied in the
COAC application or the COAC terms become inapplicable to the vessel.
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    \1\ 33 U.S.C. 1605(c).
    \2\ 33 CFR 81.3.
    \3\ 33 CFR 81.5.
    \4\ 33 U.S.C. 1605(c).
    \5\ 33 CFR 81.18.
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    The Chief, Prevention Division, of the Thirteenth Coast Guard
District, U.S. Coast Guard, certifies that the Gunderson Marine LLC
Hull 116 is a vessel of special construction or purpose, and that, with
respect to the position of the sidelights, it is not possible to comply
fully with the requirements of the provisions enumerated in the 72
COLREGS, without interfering with the normal operation, construction,
or design of the vessel. The Chief, Prevention Division further finds
and certifies that the sidelights, are in the closest possible
compliance with the applicable provisions of the 72 COLREGS.\6\
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    \6\ 33 U.S.C. 1605(a); 33 CFR 81.9.
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    This notice is issued under authority of 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33
CFR 81.18.

    Dated: April 20, 2018.
B.S. Gilda,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Prevention Division, Thirteenth Coast
Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-08905 Filed 4-26-18; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register: November 29, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 228)]
[Notices]
[Page 71588-71589]
[DOCID:fr29no05-114]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-52789; File No. SR-OCC-2005-14]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change
Relating to Position Sub-Accounts

November 17, 2005.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on September 29, 2005, The
Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as
described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared
primarily by OCC. OCC filed the proposed rule change pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act,\2\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(4)
thereunder,\3\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with
the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \3\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(4).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The proposed rule change sets forth certain interpretations as to
the treatment of position sub-accounts maintained with respect to one
or more account types established by a clearing member under a
particular clearing member number \4\ in the event of the clearing
member's liquidation.\5\
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    \4\ Clearing member numbers are used to identify clearing
members within OCC's system. For a variety of reasons, a clearing
member may use more than one clearing member number. See Securities
Exchange Act Release No. 47194 (January 15, 2003), 68 FR 3923
(January 27, 2003) [File No. SR-OCC-2002-26].
    \5\ The proposed change to Article VI, Section 3, Interpretation
and Policy .02 is conforming in nature and reflects the Commission's
recent approval of the proposed rule change in Securities Exchange
Act Release No. 52030 (July 14, 2005), 70 FR 42405 (July 22, 2005)
[File No. SR-OCC-2003-04].
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II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, OCC 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. OCC has prepared summaries, set forth in sections (A),
(B), and (C) below, of the most significant aspects of such
statements.\6\
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    \6\ The Commission has modified parts of these statements.
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A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    OCC's clearing systems have historically contained functionality
that identifies the positions of each market maker participating in a
combined market makers' account.\7\ Position sub-accounting in a
combined market makers' account is accomplished by using each
participating market maker's unique acronym to identify the market
maker's trades for clearance and settlement, including position
reporting. Because of the large number of transactions effected by
market makers, reporting their positions on a sub-account basis
facilitates clearing member reconciliation and balancing processes.
Position sub-accounting also avoids the need for firms carrying a
combined market makers' account to allocate assignments to particular
market makers because OCC assigns exercise notices directly to market
maker sub-accounts.\8\
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    \7\ A combined market makers' account is confined to the
exchange transactions of the market makers for which it was
established. OCC also permits sub-accounting within a clearing
member's segregated futures professional account. All positions
carried within each of these account types are maintained on sub-
account basis.
    \8\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 46735 (October 28,
2002), 67 FR 67434 (November 5, 2002) [File No. SR-OCC-2002-19].
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    OCC's new clearing system, ENCORE, was designed to extend position
sub-accounting to other account types that a clearing member may
maintain with OCC although this functionality has not yet been offered
to clearing members. Once OCC completes a system and clearing member
readiness assessment, OCC intends to gradually roll out position sub-
accounting for these other account types to interested clearing
members. OCC expects the roll-out to commence in or about the second
quarter of 2006. OCC anticipates that

interested clearing members will initially limit their use of the new
sub-accounts to large-volume customers such as institutions and foreign
affiliates in order to further improve the efficiency of their
reconciliation processes.
    Like the process used to provide position sub-accounting for market
makers, unique identifying acronyms will be assigned for use by
clearing members in creating position sub-accounts with respect to
other accounts maintained under a given clearing member number.
Exchange transactions may be directly cleared into a sub-account by
submitting the applicable assigned acronym in the matching trade
information. Alternatively, a clearing member would be permitted to
effect a post-trade instruction in OCC's systems to transfer the
position to a sub-account. As in the case of market maker sub-accounts,
OCC will assign exercise notices directly to applicable position sub-
accounts.\9\
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    \9\ Exchange rules require member firms to establish fixed
procedures for allocating assignments to customers and to inform
their customers of the method used and how it works. See, e.g., CBOE
Rule 11.2. OCC will require clearing members that establish customer
sub-accounts to give each customer for which a sub-account is opened
a notice disclosing that OCC will assign exercises directly to the
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    The potential increase in the number of sub-accounts that may be
carried on OCC's books, coupled with the fact that sub-accounts would
now be permitted to be maintained in accounts in which positions also
are carried on an omnibus basis, has led OCC to conclude that it would
be advisable to formalize existing interpretations regarding the
treatment of position sub-accounts in the event of a clearing member
liquidation. For such purposes, market-maker sub-accounts always have
been treated as a single account. The proposed rule change codifies
this existing interpretation and extends it to the sub-accounts that
will now be permitted to be carried in other account types. In order to
provide for a controlled implementation of position sub-accounting with
respect to other account types, a further interpretation has been added
which permits OCC to limit, for systemic or operational reasons, the
overall number of sub-accounts that a clearing member may maintain with
respect to particular account types. As is the case today, OCC would
not limit the number of market professional sub-accounts a clearing
member could carry in recognition of their role in providing market
liquidity.
    OCC believes that the proposed change is consistent with Section
17A of Act because by clarifying the application of OCC's liquidation
rules to position sub-accounts carried by clearing members it better
enables OCC to safeguard the securities and funds in its possession or
for which it is responsible. The proposed rule change is not
inconsistent with the existing rules of OCC, including any other rules
proposed to be amended.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    OCC does not believe that the proposed rule change would impose any
burden on competition.

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

    Written comments were not and are not intended to be solicited with
respect to the proposed rule change, and none have been received.

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \10\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(4) \11\ promulgated
thereunder because the proposal effects a change in an existing service
of OCC that (A) does not adversely affect the safeguarding of
securities or funds in the custody or control of OCC or for which it is
responsible and (B) does not significantly affect the respective rights
or obligations of OCC or persons using the service. At any time within
sixty days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission
may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission
that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest,
for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act.
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \11\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(4).
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

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

File Number SR-OCC-2005-14 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-9303.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-OCC-2005-14. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used.
To help the Commission process and review your comments more
efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all
comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments,

all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that
are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating
to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person,
other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance
with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection
and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Section, 100 F Street,
NE., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of OCC and on OCC's
Web site at http://www.optionsclearing.com.

    All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission
does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You
should submit only information that you wish to make available
publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-OCC-2005-14
and should be submitted on or before December 20, 2005.
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    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-6623 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am]

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 19, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 46371]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15294]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2011-0071]

Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance

    Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this
document provides the public notice that by letter dated August 29,
2022, Canadian National Railway Company (CN) petitioned the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of a waiver of
compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety
regulations contained at 49 CFR part 236 (Rules, Standards, and
Instructions Governing the Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and
Repair of Signal and Train Control Systems, Devices, and Appliances).
The relevant Docket Number is FRA-2011-0071.
    Specifically, CN requested an extension of relief from Sec.
236.377, Approach locking; Sec.  236.378, Time locking; Sec.  236.379,
Route locking; Sec.  236.380, Indication locking; and Sec.  236.281,
Traffic locking, to extend the periodic testing schedules from ``at
least once every 2 years'' to ``at least once every 4 years'' after
initial testing has been performed. The relief would apply at
interlocking control points and other signal locations controlled by
solid-state microprocessor-based equipment, all future purchases of
microprocessor-controlled interlocking locations, and all interlocking
sites upgraded to microprocessor control.
    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications
concerning the petition, is available for review online at
www.regulations.gov.
    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 party
desires an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, 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 at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
    Communications received by September 18, 2023 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), the U.S.
Department of Transportation (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/privacy-notice for the
privacy notice of regulations.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-15294 Filed 7-18-23; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 199 (Friday, October 14, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 63936]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Notice of Adjustment of Statewide Per Capita Impact Indicator

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: FEMA gives notice that the statewide per capita impact
indicator under the Public Assistance program for disasters declared on
or after October 1, 2011, will be increased.

DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 2011, and applies to major disasters
declared on or after October 1, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Roche, Recovery Directorate,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC
20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 44 CFR 206.48 provides that FEMA will adjust
the statewide per capita impact indicator under the Public Assistance
program to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban
Consumers published by the Department of Labor.
    FEMA gives notice that the statewide per capita impact indicator
will be increased to $1.35 for all disasters declared on or after
October 1, 2011.
    FEMA bases the adjustment on an increase in the Consumer Price
Index for All Urban Consumers of 3.8 percent for the 12-month period
ended in August 2011. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S.
Department of Labor released the information on September 15, 2011.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.036, Public
Assistance Grants.)

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2011-26611 Filed 10-13-11; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 36 (Friday, February 22, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12417-12418]
[FR Doc No: 2013-03783]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

List of Special Permit Applications Delayed 180 Days

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

ACTION: List of applications delayed more than 180 days.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5117(c),
PHMSA is publishing the following list of special permit applications
that have been in process for 180 days or more. The reason(s) for delay
and the expected completion date for action on each application is
provided in association with each identified application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Paquet, Director, Office of
Hazardous Materials Special Permits and Approvals, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation, East Building, PHH-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
Southeast, Washington, DC 20590-0001,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Key to ``Reason for Delay''

1. Awaiting additional information from applicant
2. Extensive public comment under review
3. Application is technically complex and is of significant impact or
precedent-setting and requires extensive analysis
4. Staff review delayed by other priority issues or volume of special
permit applications

Meaning of Application Number Suffixes

N--New application
M--Modification request
R--Renewal Request
P--Party To Exemption Request

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2013.
Donald Burger,
Chief, General Approvals and Permits.

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                                                                                Reason for    Estimated date
                Application No.                             Applicant                  delay       of completion
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14562-M.......................................  The Lite Cylinder Company                      3      05-31-2013
                                                 Franklin, TN.
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15650-N.......................................  JL Shepherd & Associates San                   3      05-31-2013
                                                 Fernando, CA.
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                                      RENEWAL SPECIAL PERMITS APPLICATIONS
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14455-R.......................................  EnergySolutions, LLC Oak Ridge,                3      03-31-2013
                                                 TN.
15228-R.......................................  FedEx Express Memphis, TN.......               3      03-31-2013
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[FR Doc. 2013-03783 Filed 2-21-13; 8:45 am]
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