[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 12, 2019)]
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[FR Doc No: 2019-24498]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-87464; File No. SR-CBOE-2019-107]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Extend
the Operation of its SPXPM Pilot Program

November 5, 2019.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on November 1, 2019, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (the Exchange'' or ``Cboe
Options'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II
below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange
filed the proposal as a ``non-controversial'' proposed rule change
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ 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\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    Cboe Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``Cboe Options'') proposes
to extend the operation of its SPXPM pilot program. The text of the
proposed rule change is provided below.

    [(additions are italicized; deletions are [bracketed])
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Rules of Cboe Exchange, Inc.
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Rule 4.13. Series of Index Options

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Interpretations and Policies

    .01-.12 No change.
    .13 In addition to A.M.-settled S&P 500 Stock Index options
approved for trading on the Exchange pursuant to Rule 4.13, the
Exchange may also list options on the S&P 500 Index whose exercise
settlement value is derived from closing prices on the last trading day
prior to expiration (P.M.-settled third Friday-of-the-month SPX options
series). The Exchange may also list options on the Mini-SPX Index
(``XSP'') whose exercise settlement value is derived from closing
prices on the last trading day prior to expiration (``P.M.-settled'').
P.M.-settled third Friday-of-the-month SPX options series and P.M.-
settled XSP options will be listed for trading for a pilot period
ending [November 4, 2019]May 4, 2020.
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    The text of the proposed rule change is also available on the
Exchange's website (http://www.cboe.com/AboutCBOE/CBOELegalRegulatoryHome.aspx), at the Exchange's Office of the
Secretary, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    On February 8, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') approved a rule change that established a Pilot Program
that allows the Exchange to list options on the S&P 500 Index whose
exercise settlement value is derived from closing prices on the last
trading day prior to expiration (``SPXPM'').\5\ On July 31, 2013, the
Commission approved a rule change that amended the Pilot Program that
allows the Exchange to list options on the Mini-SPX Index (``XSP'')
whose exercise settlement value is derived from closing prices on the
last trading day prior to expiration (``P.M.-settled XSP'') \6\
(together, SPXPM and P.M.-settled XSP to be referred to herein as the
``Pilot Products'').\7\ The Exchange has extended the pilot period
numerous times, which, pursuant to Rule 4.13.13,\8\ is currently set to
expire on the earlier of November 4, 2019 or the date on which the
pilot program is approved on a permanent basis.\9\ The Exchange hereby
proposes to further extend the end date of the pilot period to May 4,
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    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 68888 (February 8,
2013), 78 FR 10668 (February 14, 2013) (SR-CBOE-2012-120) (the
``SPXPM Approval Order''). Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act
Release No. 80060 (February 17, 2017), 82 FR 11673 (February 24,
2017) (SR-CBOE-2016-091), the Exchange moved third-Friday P.M.-
settled options into the S&P 500 Index options class, and as a
result, the trading symbol for P.M.-settled S&P 500 Index options
that have standard third Friday-of-the-month expirations changed
from ``SPXPM'' to ``SPXW.'' This change went into effect on May 1,
2017, pursuant to Cboe Options Regulatory Circular RG17-054.
    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 70087 (July 31,
2013), 78 FR 47809 (August 6, 2013) (SR-CBOE-2013-055) (the ``P.M.-
settled XSP Approval Order'').
    \7\ For more information on the Pilot Products or the Pilot
Program, see the SPXPM Approval Order and the P.M.-settled XSP
Approval Order.
    \8\ The Exchange recently relocated prior Rule 24.9, containing
the provision which governs the Pilot Program, to current Rule 4.13.
See SR-CBOE-2019-092 (October 4, 2019), which did not make any
substantive changes to prior Rule 24.9 and merely relocated it to
Rule 4.13.
    \9\ See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 71424 (January 28,
2014), 79 FR 6249 (February 3, 2014) (SR-CBOE-2014-004); 73338
(October 10, 2014), 79 FR 62502 (October 17, 2014) (SR-CBOE-2014-
076); 77573 (April 8, 2016), 81 FR 22148 (April 14, 2016) (SR-CBOE-
2016-036); 80386 (April 6, 2017), 82 FR 17704 (April 12, 2017) (SR-
CBOE-2017-025); 83166 (May 3, 2018), 83 FR 21324 (May 9, 2018) (SR-
CBOE-2018-036); 84535 (November 5, 2018), 83 FR 56129 (November 9,
2018) (SR-CBOE-2018-069); and 85688 (April 18, 2019), 84 FR 17214
(April 24, 2019) (SR-CBOE-2019-023).
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    During the course of the Pilot Program and in support of the
extensions of the Pilot Program, the Exchange submits reports to the
Commission regarding the Pilot Program that detail the Exchange's
experience with the Pilot Program, pursuant to the SPXPM Approval Order
\10\ and the P.M.-settled XSP Approval Order.\11\ Specifically, the
Exchange submits annual Pilot Program reports to the Commission that
contain an analysis of volume, open interest, and trading patterns. The
analysis examines trading in Pilot Products as well as trading in the
securities that comprise the underlying index. Additionally, for series
that exceed certain minimum open interest parameters, the annual
reports provide analysis of index price volatility and share trading
activity. The Exchange also submits periodic interim reports that
contain some, but not all, of the information contained in the annual
reports. In providing the annual and periodic interim reports (the
``pilot reports'') to the Commission, the Exchange has previously
requested confidential treatment of the pilot reports under the Freedom
of Information Act (``FOIA'').\12\
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    \10\ See supra note 5.
    \11\ See supra note 6.
    \12\ 5 U.S.C. 552.
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    The pilot reports both contain the following volume and open
interest data:
    (1) Monthly volume aggregated for all trades;
    (2) monthly volume aggregated by expiration date;
    (3) monthly volume for each individual series;
    (4) month-end open interest aggregated for all series;
    (5) month-end open interest for all series aggregated by expiration
date; and
    (6) month-end open interest for each individual series.
    The annual reports also contain the information noted in Items (1)
through (6) above for Expiration Friday, A.M.-settled, S&P 500 index
options traded on Cboe Options, as well as the following analysis of
trading patterns in the Pilot Products options series in the Pilot
Program:
    (1) A time series analysis of open interest; and
    (2) an analysis of the distribution of trade sizes.
    Finally, for series that exceed certain minimum parameters, the
annual reports contain the following analysis related to index price
changes and underlying share trading volume at the close on Expiration
Fridays:
    (1) A comparison of index price changes at the close of trading on
a given Expiration Friday with comparable price changes from a control
sample. The data includes a calculation of percentage price changes for
various time intervals and compare that information to the respective
control sample. Raw percentage price change data as well as percentage
price change data normalized for prevailing market volatility, as
measured by the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), is provided; and

    (2) a calculation of share volume for a sample set of the component
securities representing an upper limit on share trading that could be
attributable to expiring in-the-money series. The data includes a
comparison of the calculated share volume for securities in the sample
set to the average daily trading volumes of those securities over a
sample period.
    The minimum open interest parameters, control sample, time
intervals, method for randomly selecting the component securities, and
sample periods are determined by the Exchange and the Commission. In
proposing to extend the Pilot Program, the Exchange will continue to
abide by the reporting requirements described herein, as well as in the
SPXPM Approval Order and the P.M.-settled XSP Approval Order.\13\
Additionally, the Exchange will provide the Commission with any
additional data or analyses the Commission requests because it deems
such data or analyses necessary to determine whether the Pilot Program
is consistent with the Exchange Act. The Exchange is in the process of
making public on its website data and analyses previously submitted to
the Commission under the Pilot Program, and will make public any data
and analyses it submits to the Commission under the Pilot Program in
the future.
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    \13\ Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Release No. 75914
(September 14, 2015), 80 FR 56522 (September 18, 2015) (SR-CBOE-
2015-079), the Exchange added SPXPM and P.M.-settled XSP options to
the list of products approved for trading during Extended Trading
Hours (``ETH''). The Exchange will also include the applicable
information regarding SPXPM and P.M.-settled XSP options that trade
during ETH in its annual and interim reports.
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    The Exchange proposes the extension of the Pilot Program in order
to continue to give the Commission more time to consider the impact of
the Pilot Program. To this point, Cboe Options believes that the Pilot
Program has been well-received by its Trading Permit Holders and the
investing public, and the Exchange would like to continue to provide
investors with the ability to trade SPXPM and P.M.-settled XSP options.
All terms regarding the trading of the Pilot Products shall continue to
operate as described in the SPXPM Approval Order and the P.M.-settled
XSP Approval Order. The Exchange merely proposes herein to extend the
term of the Pilot Program to May 4, 2020.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') and the rules and
regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange and, in particular,
the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.\14\ Specifically, the
Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \15\ requirements that the rules of an exchange be
designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to
promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing,
settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest. Additionally,
the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \16\ requirement that the rules of an exchange not be
designed to permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers,
brokers, or dealers.
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    \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \15\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
    \16\ Id.
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    In particular, the Exchange believes that the proposed extension of
the Pilot Program will continue to provide greater opportunities for
investors. Further, the Exchange believes that it has not experienced
any adverse effects or meaningful regulatory concerns from the
operation of the Pilot Program. As such, the Exchange believes that the
extension of the Pilot Program does not raise any unique or prohibitive
regulatory concerns. Also, the Exchange believes that such trading has
not, and will not, adversely impact fair and orderly markets on
Expiration Fridays for the underlying stocks comprising the S&P 500
index. The extension of the Pilot Program will continue to provide
investors with the opportunity to trade the desirable products of SPXPM
and P.M.-settled XSP, while also providing the Commission further
opportunity to observe such trading of the Pilot Products.

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

    Cboe Options does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange does not
believe the continuation of the Pilot Program will impose any
unnecessary or inappropriate burden on intramarket competition because
it will continue to apply equally to all Cboe Options market
participants, and the Pilot Products will be available to all Cboe
Options market participants. The Exchange believes there is sufficient
investor interest and demand in the Pilot Program to warrant its
extension. The Exchange believes that, for the period that the Pilot
Program has been in operation, it has provided investors with desirable
products with which to trade. Furthermore, the Exchange believes that
it has not experienced any adverse market effects or regulatory
concerns with respect to the Pilot Program. The Exchange further does
not believe that the proposed extension of the Pilot Program will
impose any burden on intermarket competition that is not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act because it only
applies to trading on Cboe Options. To the extent that the continued
trading of the Pilot Products may make Cboe Options a more attractive
marketplace to market participants at other exchanges, such market
participants may elect to become Cboe Options market participants.

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

    The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the
proposed rule change.

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

    Because the proposed rule change does not: (i) Significantly affect
the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any
significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative for 30
days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the
Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \17\ and subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4
thereunder.\18\
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    \17\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \18\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along
with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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    A proposed rule change filed pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6) under the
Act \19\ normally does not become operative for 30 days after the date
of its filing. However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \20\ permits the
Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent
with the protection of investors and the

public interest. The Exchange has asked the Commission to waive the 30-
day operative delay so that the proposal may become operative
immediately upon filing. The Exchange states that waiver of the 30-day
operative delay will allow it to extend the Pilot Program prior to its
expiration on November 4, 2019, and maintain the status quo, thereby
reducing market disruption. The Commission believes that waiving the
30-day operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors
and the public interest as it will allow the pilot program to continue
uninterrupted, thereby avoiding investor confusion that could result
from a temporary interruption in the pilot program. Accordingly, the
Commission hereby waives the operative delay and designates the
proposed rule change operative upon filing.\21\
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    \19\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \20\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \21\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission also has considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
78c(f).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or
disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-CBOE-2019-107 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2019-107. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (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 website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments
received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
information from comment submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2019-107 and should be submitted on
or before December 3, 2019.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\22\
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    \22\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-OAR-2018-0711; FRL-10002-46-Region 4]

Air Plan Approval; GA; Miscellaneous Revisions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State
Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Georgia,
through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) of the
Department of Natural Resources, in letters dated September 19, 2006,
with a clarification submitted on November 6, 2006, and July 31, 2018.
EPA is approving miscellaneous changes to several Georgia rules. This
action is being finalized pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act)
and its implementing regulations.

DATES: This rule will be effective December 23, 2019.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket
Identification No. EPA-R04-OAR-2018-0711. All documents in the docket
are listed on the www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the
index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., Confidential
Business Information 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 electronically through www.regulations.gov or in
hard copy at the Air Regulatory Management Section, Air Planning and
Implementation Branch, Air and Radiation Division, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia
30303-8960. EPA requests that if at all possible, you contact the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to
schedule your inspection. The Regional Office's official hours of
business are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding
Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Lakeman, Air Regulatory
Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air and
Radiation Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61
Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960. The telephone number is
(404) 562-9043. Mr. Lakeman can also be reached via electronic mail at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    GA EPD submitted a SIP revision through a letter dated July 31,
2018, to EPA for review and approval into the Georgia SIP that contains
changes to a number of Georgia's air quality rules in Rule 391-3-1.\1\
The changes that EPA is approving into the SIP through this rulemaking
revise Rule 391-3-1-.01, ``Definitions,'' \2\ Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(c),
``Incinerators,'' Rule 391-3-1-.03(6), ``Exemptions,'' and Rule 391-3-
1-.03(11) ``Permits by Rule.''
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    \1\ EPA received the submittal on August 2, 2018. The cover
letter includes other rule changes that have been or will be
addressed in separate EPA actions.
    \2\ Consistent with Georgia's request, EPA is approving only the
changes to the following definitions: 391-3-1-.01(oo), ``Manager,''
391-3-1-.01(kkk), ``Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel,'' 391-
3-1-.01(lll), ``Small business stationary source or facility,'' and
391-3-1-.01(mmm), ``Small business stationary source technical and
environmental office.''
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    See EPA's June 29, 2017 (82 FR 29418) \3\ direct final rule (DFR)
and accompanying June 29, 2017 (82 FR 29469) notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) for further detail on the changes made in the
September 19, 2006, submittal and EPA's rationale for approving the
revision. Comments were due on July 31, 2017. EPA received adverse
comments related to other portions of the DFR, but withdrew the entire
DFR on August 22, 2017 (82 FR 39671). EPA received no comments on the
changes made to Rule 391-3-1-.03(6), ``Exemptions.'' Therefore, EPA is
finalizing approval of those changes in this action.
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    \3\ EPA published a DFR and accompanying NPRM to approve changes
to Rule 391-3-1-.03(6) and other changes on June 29, 2017 (82 FR
29418). EPA received adverse comments on the direct final rule--
though not on the portion of the rule approving changes to Rule 391-
3-1-.03(6)--and published a document withdrawing the DFR on August
22, 2017 (82 FR 39671). EPA is finalizing approval of the changes
submitted to 391-3-1-.03(6) based on the June 29, 2017 (82 FR 29469)
NPRM.
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    See also EPA's July 10, 2019 (84 FR 32851) NPRM \4\ for further
detail on the changes made in the July 31, 2018, submittal and EPA's
rationale for approving the revision. Comments were due on August 9,
2019, and EPA received no significant, adverse comments on the NPRM.
EPA is approving these SIP revisions because they are consistent with
the CAA.
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    \4\ EPA posted a memorandum of record in the Docket
Identification No EPA-R04-OAR-2018-0711, to provide non-substantive
clarification for two inadvertent errors in the NPRM, related to
characterizing the changes as non-attainment new source review
related in the summary only and incorrectly listing the state-
effective date in the incorporation by reference section. The
changes were correctly characterized in the remainder of the NPRM,
and the submittal, with the correct effective date and changes
noted, was available during the comment phase. Please see the
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II. Incorporation by Reference

    In this document, EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes
incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR
51.5, EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of Georgia's air
quality Rules 391-3-1-.01, ``Definitions,'' 391-3-1-.02(2)(c),
``Incinerators,'' and 391-3-1-.03(11) ``Permits by Rule,'' State
effective July 23, 2018, and Rule 391-3-1-.03(6), ``Exemptions,'' State
effective August 9, 2012,\5\ which contain clarifying and
administrative edits as described in the NPRMs. EPA has made, and will
continue to make, these materials generally available through
www.regulations.gov and at the EPA Region 4 Office (please contact the
person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this preamble for more information). Therefore, these materials have
been approved by EPA for inclusion in the SIP, have been incorporated
by reference by EPA into that plan, are fully federally enforceable
under sections 110 and 113 of the CAA as of the effective date of the
final rulemaking of EPA's approval, and will be incorporated by
reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.\6\
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    \5\ In this action, EPA is approving changes to Rule 391-3-
1-.03(6), ``Exemptions'' with a State-effective date of July 13,
2006. However, for purposes of the State-effective date included at
40 CFR 52.570(c), this change to Georgia's rule is captured and
superseded by EPA's April 9, 2013 (78 FR 21065) action, which
approved changes to Rule 391-3-1-.03(6) with a State-effective date
of August 9, 2012. EPA is therefore retaining the later State-
effective date for Rule 391-3-1-.03(6) at 40 CFR 52.570(c).
    \6\ See 62 FR 27968 (May 22, 1997).
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III. Final Action

    EPA is approving the aforementioned changes to Georgia's SIP
submitted on September 19, 2006, and August 2, 2018, that make
revisions to Rule 391-3-1-.01, ``Definitions,'' Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(c),
``Incinerators,'' Rule 391-3-1-.03(6), ``Exemptions,'' and Rule 391-3-
1-.03(11) ``Permit by Rule.'' EPA views these changes as being
consistent with the CAA.

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable
Federal regulations. See 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in
reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. These actions merely
approve state law as meeting Federal requirements and does not impose
additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that
reason, these actions:
     Are not a significant regulatory action subject to review
by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58
FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011);
     Are not an Executive Order 13771 (82 FR 9339, February 2,
2017) regulatory action because SIP approvals are exempted under
Executive Order 12866;
     Do not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Are certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Do not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Do not have federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Are not an economically significant regulatory action
based on health or

safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23,
1997);
     Are not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Are not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the CAA; and
     Do not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    The SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or
in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a
tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does
not have tribal implications as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65
FR 67249, November 9, 2000), nor will it impose substantial direct
costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law.
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review
of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for
the appropriate circuit by January 21, 2020. Filing a petition for
reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect
the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor
does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may
be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or
action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to
enforce its requirements. See section 307(b)(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Ozone, Volatile organic
compounds.

    Dated: November 13, 2019.
Mary S. Walker,
Regional Administrator, Region 4.
    40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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

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

Subpart L--Georgia

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2. Section 52.570(c) is amended by:
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a. Revising the entry for ``391-3-1-.01'';
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b. Revising the entry for ``391-3-1-.02(2)(c)'' under the heading
``Emissions Standards''; and
0
c. Revising the entries for ``391-3-1-.03(6)'' and ``391-3-1-.03(11)''
under the heading ``Permits''.
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  52.570  Identification of plan.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *

                                        EPA-Approved Georgia Regulations
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                                                          State
     State citation             Title/subject        effective date   EPA approval date        Explanation
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391-3-1-.01.............  Definitions..............       7/23/2018  11/22/2019,         Except the first
                                                                      [Insert citation    paragraph, sections
                                                                      of publication].    (a)-(nn), (pp)-(ccc),
                                                                                (eee)-(jjj), (nnn)-
                                                                                (bbbb), (dddd)-(mmmm),
                                                                                (rrrr)-(ssss),
                                                                                approved on 12/4/2018
                                                                                with a State-effective
                                                                                date of 7/20/2017;
                                                                                sections (ddd) and
                                                                                (cccc) - approved on 2/
                                                                                2/1996 with a State-
                                                                                effective date of 11/
                                                                                20/1994; (nnnn),
                                                                                approved on 1/5/2017
                                                                                with a State-effective
                                                                                date of 8/14/2016; and
                                                                                sections (oooo)-
                                                                                (qqqq), which are not
                                                                                in the SIP.

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                                               Emissions Standards
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                                                  * * * * * * *
391-3-1-.02(2)(c).......  Incinerators.............       7/23/2018  11/22/2019,         .......................
                                                                      [Insert citation
                                                                      of publication].

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                                                  * * * * * * *
391-3-1-.03(6)..........  Exemptions...............        8/9/2012  4/9/2013, 78 FR     .......................
                                                                      21065.

                                                  * * * * * * *
391-3-1-.03(11).........  Permit by Rule...........       7/23/2018  11/22/2019,         Except sections (a)-
                                                                      [Insert citation    (b)(5) and (b)(7)-
                                                                      of publication].    (b)(10), approved on 2/
                                                                                9/2010 with a State-
                                                                                effective date of 7/20/
                                                                                2005; section (b)(6),
                                                                                approved on 3/13/2000
                                                                                with a State-effective
                                                                                date of 12/25/1997;
                                                                                and the phrase ``or
                                                                                enforceable as a
                                                                                practical matter'' in
                                                                                section
                                                                                .03(11)(b)11.(i),
                                                                                which is not in the
                                                                                SIP.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PF05-10-000]

Northern Star Natural Gas LLC; Notice of an Informational Meeting
for the Proposed Northern Star LNG Project

October 12, 2005.
    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) is issuing this notice to announce the date, time, and
location of an informational meeting for Northern Star's Bradwood
Landing liquefied natural gas (LNG) Project proposed for Clatsop and
Columbia Counties, Oregon, and Cowlitz County, Washington. The purpose
of this meeting is for staff to conduct an informational workshop to
explain the public's role in the FERC's Pre-filing environmental review
process. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 26, 2005,
starting at 7 p.m. (p.s.t) (ending by 10 p.m.), at the multipurpose
room, Julius A. Wendt Elementary School, 265 S. 3rd St., Cathlamet,
Washington 98612; (telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>).
    This event is posted on the Commission's calendar located at http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx
 along with other related

information. For additional information, please contact the
Commission's Office of External Affairs at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-2843; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-003-AD;
Amendment 39-18392; AD 2016-03-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Helicopters

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

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2014-13-01 for
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK
117 C-2 helicopters with a certain Goodrich rescue hoist damper unit
(damper unit) installed. AD 2014-13-01 required repairing or replacing
the damper unit or deactivating the rescue hoist. AD 2014-13-01 was
prompted by a report of an uncommanded detachment of a damper unit from
the cable. This new AD retains the optional requirement of deactivating
the rescue hoist, expands the applicability, and requires either
replacing or modifying the damper unit with a newly developed single-
piece retainer. These actions are intended to prevent the hoist damper
unit detaching from the cable resulting in loss of an external load or
person from the helicopter hoist and injury to persons being lifted by
the hoist.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 24, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of February 24,
2016.
    We must receive comments on this AD by April 11, 2016.

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

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
2843; or in person at the Docket Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
incorporated by reference service information, the economic 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 service information identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at
http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may review the referenced
service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX
76177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Hatfield, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

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

receive and may conduct additional rulemaking based on those comments.

Discussion

    On June 13, 2014, we issued AD 2014-13-01, Amendment 39-17875 (79
FR 36635, June 30, 2014), to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus
Helicopters Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters with certain part-numbered
damper units installed. AD 2014-13-01 required either repairing the
damper unit, replacing the damper unit with a repaired damper unit, or
deactivating the rescue hoist system.
    AD 2014-13-01 was prompted by AD No. 2014-0057, dated March 6,
2014, and corrected March 7, 2014, issued by EASA, which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union. EASA
advised that a damper unit detached from the cable when the hoist
damper was lifted by hand with no load attached. According to EASA, the
retaining ring inside the damper unit was not located in the proper
position because of a maintenance error or as a result of interference
with the bonding strap unit during normal use. To address this unsafe
condition, EASA AD No. 2014-0057 required modifying the bonding strap
unit installation with an improved retaining ring and post-modification
repetitive inspection.

Actions Since AD 2014-13-01 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2014-13-01, a damper unit with the improved
retaining ring detached from its strap. Additionally, this damper unit
was approved for installation on Airbus Helicopters Model MBB-BK 117 D-
2 helicopters. EASA issued Emergency AD No. 2015-0019-E, dated February
5, 2015, which superseded EASA AD No. 2014-0057, to add Model MBB-BK117
D-2 helicopters to the applicability. Airbus subsequently introduced a
new single-piece retainer part number (P/N) B851M2060201 to strengthen
the interconnection of the damper unit and attached cable.
    EASA has revised Emergency AD No. 2015-0019-E by issuing EASA AD
No. 2015-0019R1, dated February 13, 2015, for Model MBB-BK117 C-2 and
MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopters with a Goodrich external mounted hoist. EASA
AD No. 2015-0019R1 introduces installation of single-piece retainer P/N
B851M2060201 as an option for compliance and allows installation of
damper units provided if equipped with the new single-piece retainer.

FAA's Determination

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

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin
(ASB) No. ASB MBB-BK117 C-2-85A-041, Revision 4, dated February 12,
2015, for Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters and Emergency ASB No. ASB
MBB-BK117 D-2-85A-002, Revision 1, dated February 12, 2015, for Model
MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. These Emergency ASBs specify replacing the
split retainers with a single-piece retainer and re-identifying the
damper housing.
    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.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires, before the next hoist operation, either replacing
the damper unit with a unit that has been repaired in accordance with
the service information, deactivating the rescue hoist, or replacing
each split retainer with a single-piece retainer and marking the damper
housing in accordance with the service information.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 137 helicopters of U.S. Registry.
We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order to
comply with this AD. Labor costs are estimated at $85 per work-hour. We
estimate it takes 1 work-hour to replace a damper unit and $8,715 for
the required parts for a total cost of $8,800 per helicopter. We
estimate it takes 0.5 work-hour to deactivate a rescue hoist for a
total cost of $43 per helicopter. We estimate it takes 2 work-hours to
replace the split retainer with a single-piece retainer and $171 for
the required parts for a total cost of $341 per helicopter.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    Providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adopting
these AD requirements would delay implementing the safety actions
needed to correct this known unsafe condition. Therefore, we find that
the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment
prior to the adoption of this rule because the required corrective
actions must be completed before the next hoist operation.
    Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we determined that notice and opportunity for
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and contrary to
the public interest and that good cause exists for making this
amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that
it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply
with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2014-13-01, Amendment 39-17875 (79 FR 36635, June 30, 2014), and adding
the following new AD:

2016-03-05 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH: Amendment 39-18392;
Docket No. FAA-2016-2843; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-003-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-2
helicopters with a Goodrich hoist damper unit, part number (P/N)
44307-480, 44307-480-1, or 44307-480-2 installed, certificated in
any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as uncommanded detachment
of the external hoist damper unit, which could result in loss of an
external load or person from the helicopter hoist, resulting in
injury to persons being lifted by the hoist.

(c) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2014-13-01, Amendment 39-17875 (79 FR
36635, June 30, 2014).

(d) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective February 24, 2016.

(e) Compliance

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

(f) Required Actions

    Before the next hoist operation, comply with paragraph (f)(1),
(f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD:
    (1) Replace the split retainers and re-identify each hoist
damper unit in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraph 3.B.1, of Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) No. ASB MBB-BK117 C-2-85A-041, Revision 4, dated
February 12, 2015, or Emergency ASB No. ASB MBB-BK117 D-2-85A-002,
Revision 1, dated February 12, 2015, as applicable to your model
helicopter; or
    (2) Replace each hoist damper unit with a unit that has been
repaired as required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD; or
    (3) Deactivate the rescue hoist system.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Send your proposal to: David N. Hatfield, Aviation
Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate,
FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-
5110; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(h) Additional Information

    The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015-0019R1, dated February 13, 2015. You may
view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2016-2843.

(i) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2500, Cabin
Equipment/Furnishings.

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (ASB)
No. ASB MBB-BK117 C-2-85A-041, Revision 4, dated February 12, 2015.
    (ii) Airbus Helicopters Emergency ASB No. ASB MBB-BK117 D-2-85A-
002, Revision 1, dated February 12, 2015.
    (3) For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in
this final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive,
Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-
321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 29, 2016.
Lance T. Gant,
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Release No. 34-83722; File No. SR-FINRA-2018-023]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Inc.; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for
Commission Action on a Proposed Rule Change Relating to ATS Reporting
of Transactions to TRACE in U.S. Treasury Securities

July 26, 2018.
    On June 5, 2018, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
(``FINRA'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a
proposed rule change to amend FINRA Rule 6730 to require certain
alternative trading systems (``ATSs'') that report transactions in U.S.
Treasury Securities to the Transaction Reporting and Compliance Engine
(``TRACE'') to identify non-FINRA-member subscribers on those
transaction reports. The proposed rule change was published for comment
in the Federal Register on June 13, 2018.\3\ The Commission received
three comments regarding the proposed rule change.\4\
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C.78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 83393 (June 7,
2018), 83 FR 27643 (``Notice'').
    \4\ See letter to Secretary, Commission, from Stephen John
Berger, Managing Director, Government and Regulatory Policy,
Citadel, dated July 5, 2018; letter to Robert W. Errett, Deputy
Secretary, Commission, from Theodore Bragg, Chief Executive Officer,
Execution Access, LLC, dated July 3, 2018; letter to Brent J.
Fields, Secretary, Commission, from Tyler Gellasch, Executive
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \5\ provides that, within 45 days of
the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or
within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate
if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its
reasons for so finding or as to which the self-regulatory organization
consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change,
disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The
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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
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    The Commission notes that Section 19(b)(5) of the Act requires the
Commission to ``consult with and consider the views of the Secretary of

the Treasury prior to approving a proposed rule filed by a registered
securities association that primarily concerns conduct related to
transactions in government securities.'' \6\ The Commission finds that
it is appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take
action on the proposed rule change in order to consider fully the
comments received on the proposal and to complete the consultation
process required under Section 19(b)(5). Accordingly, pursuant to
Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,\7\ the Commission designates September 11,
2018, as the date by which the Commission shall either approve or
disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(5).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[File No. 500-1]

Channel America Television Network, Inc., EquiMed, Inc., Kore
Holdings, Inc., Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (n/k/a Acuity Cimatrix,
Inc.), Security Investments Group, Inc., Shared Technologies Cellular,
Inc., Shimoda Resources Holdings, Inc., Tri Star Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a
Silver Star Foods, Inc.), and V-One Corp.; Order of Suspension of
Trading

June 23, 2010.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Channel America Television Network, Inc. because it has not filed any
periodic reports since the period ended December 31, 1994.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
EquiMed, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the
period ended September 30, 1997.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Kore Holdings, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since
the period ended September 30, 2005.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (n/k/a Acuity Cimatrix, Inc.) because it
has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended June 30,
2004.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Security Investments Group, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic
reports since the period ended September 30, 1995.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Shared Technologies Cellular, Inc. because it has not filed any
periodic reports since the period ended September 30, 2001.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Shimoda Resources Holdings, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic
reports since the period ended August 31, 2003.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Tri Star Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Silver Star Foods, Inc.) because it has
not filed any periodic reports since the period ended December 31,
2003.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
V-One Corp. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the
period ended September 30, 2004.
    The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the
protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the
securities of the above-listed companies. Therefore, it is ordered,
pursuant to Section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that
trading in the securities of the above-listed companies is suspended
for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT on June 23, 2010, through 11:59 p.m.
EDT on July 7, 2010.

    By the Commission.
Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-15586 Filed 6-23-10; 4:15 pm]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 64

[Docket ID FEMA-2020-0005; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-8643]

Suspension of Community Eligibility

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood
insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates
listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the floodplain
management requirements of the program. If the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) receives documentation that the community has
adopted the required floodplain management measures prior to the
effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension will not
occur and a notice of this will be provided by publication in the
Federal Register on a subsequent date. Also, information identifying
the current participation status of a community can be obtained from
FEMA's Community Status Book (CSB). The CSB is available at https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program-community-status-book.

DATES: The effective date of each community's scheduled suspension is
the third date (``Susp.'') listed in the third column of the following
tables.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you want to determine whether a
particular community was suspended on the suspension date or for
further information, contact Adrienne L. Sheldon, PE, CFM, Federal
Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NFIP enables property owners to purchase
Federal flood insurance that is not otherwise generally available from
private insurers. In return, communities agree to adopt and administer
local floodplain management measures aimed at protecting lives and new
construction from future flooding. Section 1315 of the National Flood
Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4022, prohibits the sale
of NFIP flood insurance unless an appropriate public body adopts
adequate floodplain management measures with effective enforcement
measures. The communities listed in this document no longer meet that
statutory requirement for compliance with program regulations, 44 CFR
part 59. Accordingly, the communities will be suspended on the
effective date in the third column. As of that date, flood insurance
will no longer be available in the community. We recognize that some of
these communities may adopt and submit the required documentation of
legally enforceable floodplain management measures after this rule is
published but prior to the actual suspension date. These communities
will not be suspended and will continue to be eligible for the sale of
NFIP flood insurance. A notice withdrawing the suspension of such
communities will be published in the Federal Register.
    In addition, FEMA publishes a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) that
identifies the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) in these communities.
The date of the FIRM, if one has been published, is indicated in the
fourth column of the table. No direct Federal financial assistance
(except assistance pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act not in connection with a flood) may be
provided for construction or acquisition of buildings in identified
SFHAs for communities not participating in the NFIP and identified for
more than a year on FEMA's initial FIRM for the community as having
flood-prone areas (section 202(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act
of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4106(a), as amended). This prohibition against
certain types of Federal assistance becomes effective for the
communities listed on the date shown in the last column. The
Administrator finds that notice and public comment procedures under 5
U.S.C. 553(b), are impracticable and unnecessary because communities
listed in this final rule have been adequately notified.
    Each community receives 6-month, 90-day, and 30-day notification
letters addressed to the Chief Executive Officer stating that the
community will be suspended unless the required floodplain management
measures are met prior to the effective suspension date. Since these
notifications were made, this final rule may take effect within less
than 30 days.
    National Environmental Policy Act. FEMA has determined that the
community suspension(s) included in this rule is a non-discretionary
action and therefore the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) does not apply.
    Regulatory Flexibility Act. The Administrator has determined that
this rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility
Act because the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended,
Section 1315, 42 U.S.C. 4022, prohibits flood insurance coverage unless
an appropriate public body adopts adequate floodplain management
measures with effective enforcement measures. The communities listed no
longer comply with the statutory requirements, and after the effective
date, flood insurance will no longer be available in the communities
unless remedial action takes place.

    Regulatory Classification. This final rule is not a significant
regulatory action under the criteria of section 3(f) of Executive Order
12866 of September 30, 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR
51735.
    Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This rule involves no policies
that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
    Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule meets the
applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.
    Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule does not involve any collection
of information for purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 64

    Flood insurance, Floodplains.

    Accordingly, 44 CFR part 64 is amended as follows:

PART 64--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 64 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of
1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp.; p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR,
1979 Comp.; p. 376.

Sec.  64.6  [Amended]

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2. The tables published under the authority of Sec.  64.6 are amended
as follows:

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                                               Effective date
                                               authorization/
                                 Community    cancellation of   Current effective map     Date certain federal
      State and location            No.        sale of flood             date             assistance no longer
                                                insurance in                               available in SFHAs
                                                 community
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                                                   Region VIII

Colorado:
    Columbine Valley, Town           080014  May 18, 1973,      September 4, 2020....  September 4, 2020.
     of, Arapahoe County.                     Emerg; June 15,
                                              1978, Reg;
                                              September 4,
                                              2020, Susp.
    Glendale, City of,               080247  N/A, Emerg;        ......do.............   Do.
     Arapahoe County.                         December 5,
                                              2005, Reg;
                                              September 4,
                                              2020, Susp.
    Greenwood Village, City          080195  March 16, 1976,    ......do.............   Do.
     of, Arapahoe County.                     Emerg; January
                                              5, 1978, Reg;
                                              September 4,
                                              2020, Susp.
    Lone Tree, City of,              080319  N/A, Emerg; April  ......do.............   Do.
     Douglas County.                          8, 2005, Reg;
                                              September 4,
                                              2020, Susp.
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......do = Ditto.
Code for reading third column: Emerg.--Emergency; Reg.--Regular; Susp.--Suspension.

Katherine B. Fox,
Assistant Administrator for Mitigation, Federal Insurance and
Mitigation Administration--FEMA Resilience, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2020-18925 Filed 9-3-20; 8:45 am]
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39475-39476]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2019-1023; Airspace Docket No. 19-ANM-94]
RIN 2120-AA66

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Port Angeles, WA; Port
Angeles, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes a Class E surface area, Class E
airspace as an extension to the surface area and Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Port Angeles CGAS,
Port Angeles, WA. Following a review of the airspace serving Port
Angeles CGAS and William R Fairchild International Airport, the FAA
found it necessary to provide Port Angeles CGAS with airspace
independent of the airspace for William R Fairchild Airport. A
microclimate at Port Angeles CGAS causes weather patterns to vary from
the weather at William R Fairchild Airport. The difference in weather
between the two locations can negatively impact operations at Port
Angeles CGAS, impeding training and mission accomplishment. This action
will establish new airspace for the safety and management of Instrument
Flight Rules (IFR) operations at Port Angeles CGAS, Port Angeles, WA.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 10, 2020. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
Title 1 Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200
S 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it establishes new Class E surface airspace, Class E airspace as an
extension to the Class E surface area and Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet at Port Angeles CGAS, Port Angeles, WA, in support
of IFR operations at the airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (85 FR 10626; February 25, 2020) for Docket No. FAA-2019-1023
to establish Class E airspace at Port Angeles CGAS, Port Angeles, WA,
in support of IFR operations at the airport. Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
    After publication of the NPRM, the FAA realized that it had
inadvertently used AWP in the description headings instead of ANM. This
is corrected in the final rule.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002, 6004
and 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11D, dated August 8, 2019, and effective
September 15, 2019, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on
September 15.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15,
2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by establishing a Class E surface area, Class E airspace as an
extension to the surface area and Class E airspace extending upward
from 700 feet above ground level at Port Angeles CGAS, Port Angeles,
WA.
    This action is being submitted coincidental with FAA proposal,
Docket No. FAA-2019-1022; 19-ANM-81 to modify Class E airspace for
William R Fairchild International Airport, Port Angeles, WA. That
action will modify the airspace at William R Fairchild International
Airport, Port Angeles, WA, to only that needed for their operations and
remove the airspace that was previously used to support operations at
Port Angeles CGAS. This action will provide the airspace needed for
Port Angeles CGAS operations to facilitate training and mission
accomplishment.
    The Class E surface area will be established to within 1.5 miles of
the airport. A Class E extension to the surface area will be
established 2.1 miles both sides of the 80[deg] bearing from the Port
Angeles CGAS, extending from William R Fairchild surface area 4.1-mile
radius to 5.6 miles east of the Port Angeles CGAS. This area will
provide airspace for the Copter NDB 242 approach, as aircraft descend
through 1000 feet AGL.
    The Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet AGL will be
established to 3 miles south and 7.5 miles north of the 80[deg] bearing
from the Port Angeles CGAS Airport to 11 miles east, excluding that
portion in Canadian airspace. This area will provide airspace for the
Copter 242 approach, as aircraft descend through 1,500 feet. This
airspace will support IFR operations at Port Angeles CGAS, Port
Angeles, WA.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter
that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

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

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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

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

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

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

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and
effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

* * * * *

ANM WA E2 Port Angeles, WA [NEW]

Port Angeles CGAS
    (Lat. 48[deg]08'29'' N, long. 123[deg]24'50'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2500 feet within a 1.5-mile radius of Port Angeles CGAS, Port
Angeles, WA.

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

* * * * *

ANM WA E4 Port Angeles, WA [NEW]

Port Angeles CGAS, WA
    (Lat. 48[deg]08'29'' N, long. 123[deg]24'50'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.1 miles
both sides of the Port Angeles CGAS 80[deg] bearing extending from
William R Fairchild surface area 4.1-mile radius to 5.6 miles east
of the Port Angeles CGAS airport.

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

* * * * *

ANM WA E5 Port Angeles, WA [NEW]

Port Angeles CGAS, WA
    (Lat. 48[deg]08'29'' N, long. 123[deg]24'50'' W)

    The Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface 3 miles south and 7.5 miles north of the Port Angeles CGAS
Airport 80[deg] bearing extending from the William R Fairchild 4.1-
mile radius to 11 miles east, excluding that portion in Canadian
airspace.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on June 25, 2020.
Shawn M. Kozica,
Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2020-14056 Filed 6-30-20; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2010-0084]

Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Long Island, New York Inland
Waterway from East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, NY, Maintenance

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
Wreck Lead Railroad Bridge across Reynolds Channel, mile 4.4, New York.
This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position for
six hours to facilitate bridge maintenance. Vessels that can pass under
the draw without a bridge opening may do so at all times.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. on March
20, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0084 and are available online
at http://www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection
or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule
call Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, at
(212) 668-7165. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee
V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Wreck Lead Railroad Bridge across
Reynolds Channel at mile 4.4, New York, has a vertical clearance in the
closed position of 3 feet at mean high water and 7 feet at mean low
water. The bridge opens on signal as required by 33 CFR 117.799.
    The bridge owner, the Long Island Rail Road (MTA), requested a
temporary deviation to replace the motor locks at the bridge. The
bridge can not open during the installation of the motor locks.
    Under this deviation the Wreck Lead Railroad Bridge may remain
closed from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. on March 20, 2010. Vessels able to
pass under the closed draw may do so at all times.
    The waterway is used by recreational and commercial vessels. All
known waterway users were advised of the requested bridge closure
period and offered no objection. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
the bridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at
the end of the designated time period. This deviation from the
operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: March 2, 2010.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-5762 Filed 3-16-10; 8:45 am]
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