[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 95 (Friday, May 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28531-28532]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11403]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0316]

National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Vacancy

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the
National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). This Council advises
the Coast Guard on recreational boating safety regulations and other
major boating safety matters.

DATES: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before
June 16, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume via one
of the following methods:
     By mail: Commandant (CG-BSX-2)/NBSAC, Attn: Mr. Jeff
Ludwig, U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Ave. SE., Stop 7581,
Washington, DC 20593-7581.
     By email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, ADFO of National
Boating Safety Advisory Committee; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council
(NBSAC) is a federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix, Public Law 92-463, 86 Stat. 770 as
amended. It was established under authority of 46 U.S.C. 13110 and
advises the Coast Guard on boating safety regulations and other major
boating safety matters. NBSAC has 21 members: Seven representatives of
State officials responsible for State boating safety programs, seven
representatives of recreational boat manufacturers and associated
equipment manufacturers, and seven representatives of national
recreational boating organizations and the general public, at least
five of whom are representatives of national recreational boating
organizations. Members are appointed by the Secretary of the Department
of Homeland Security.
    The Council usually meets at least twice each year at a location
selected by the Coast Guard. It may also meet for extraordinary
purposes. Subcommittees or working groups may also meet to consider
specific problems. We will consider applications received in response
to this notice for the position that was vacated on April 2, 2014: One
representative of State officials responsible for state boating safety
programs. The appointee for this position will serve the remainder of
the previous member's term, which expires December 31, 2015.
    Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating
safety. Appointments for the 2014 vacancies remain pending. The 2014
vacancies were announced in the Federal Register on January 9, 2013 (78
FR 1865). Any applicant who applied for one of the ``State officials
responsible for state boating safety programs'' vacancies a will
automatically be considered for this additional vacancy and does not
need to submit another application. Similarly, any applicant who
applied for one of the 2015 vacancies for ``State officials responsible
for state boating safety programs'' announced in the Federal Register
on March 11, 2014 (79 FR 13664) will automatically be considered for
this additional vacancy and does not need to submit another
application. Individuals, who submitted an application for any year
prior to 2014, are asked to re-submit an application if the individual
wishes to apply for any of the vacancies announced in this notice.
    To be eligible, you should have experience in one of the categories
listed above. Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on Federal
advisory committees. Registered lobbyists are lobbyists required to
comply with provisions contained in The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
(Pub. L. 104-65; as amended by Title II of Pub. L. 110-81). Member may
be considered to serve consecutive terms. Member serves at their own
expense and receives no salary, or other compensation from the Federal
Government. The exception to this policy is when attending NBSAC
meetings; member may be reimbursed for travel expenses and provided per
diem in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not discriminate in
selection of Council members on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. DHS
strives to achieve a widely diverse candidate pool for all of its
recruitment actions.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the
Committee,

send your cover letter and resume to Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Alternate
Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) of NBSAC by email or mail according
to the instructions in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the
DATES section of this notice. Specify your area of expertise that
qualifies you to serve on NBSAC. Note that during the vetting process,
applicants may be asked to provide date of birth and social security
number. All email submittals will receive email receipt confirmation.
    To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov. Enter
the docket number for this notice (USCG-2010-0316) in the Search box,
and click ``Search.'' Please do not post your resume or OGE-450 Form on
this site.

    Dated: May 8, 2014.
Jonathan C. Burton,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2014-11403 Filed 5-15-14; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 189 (Monday, October 4, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54770-54772]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21481]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-93143; File No. SR-BX-2021-042]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq BX, Inc.; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Establish a New
Rule Requiring Members To Input Accurate Information Into BX Systems

September 28, 2021.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on September 22, 2021, Nasdaq BX, Inc. (``BX'' or ``Exchange'') filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the
proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items
have been prepared by the Exchange. 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.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to establish a new rule applicable to the
Nasdaq BX Equities Market (the ``Equities Market'') that explicitly
requires members to input accurate information into BX systems.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
website at https://listingcenter.nasdaq.com/rulebook/bx/rules, at the
principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public
Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    In 2009, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') adopted
provisions that required its members to input accurate information into
the Nasdaq Market Center and Nasdaq Options Market.\3\ The Exchange
proposes to adopt a rule identical to Nasdaq Equity 2, Section 3(a)(6)
\4\ that makes clear its members' responsibility to input accurate
quotation and order information into the Equities Market.\5\ The
Equities Market requires entry of certain information to post a quote
or to enter an order. Such information, among other things, identifies
the member, the size and price of the order or quote, and the member's
capacity in placing an order. Accurate trade and quote information is
fundamental to the operation of an efficient and fair market.
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    \3\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 59547 (March 10, 2009),
74 FR 11386 (March 17, 2009) (SR-NASDAQ-2009-014).
    \4\ Nasdaq Equity 2, Section 3 was previously numbered Nasdaq
Rule 4611; however, the rule was renumbered and relocated in 2020.
See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-90577 (December 7, 2020),
85 FR 80202 (December 11, 2020) (SR-NASDAQ-2020-079).
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    Moreover, the information input by members when posting a quote or
placing an order is used for purposes of policing the Equities Market.
For instance, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
(``FINRA'') conducts trade abuse surveillances of the Equities Market
on the Exchange's behalf. The trade abuse surveillances use capacity
information input by members. A member's capacity in a trade concerns
whether the member is acting as an agent, principal, or ``riskless''
principal in the transaction. Accordingly, accurate input of capacity
information is of fundamental regulatory importance. BX does not have a
rule that makes an explicit statement regarding a member's obligation
to input accurate information into the Equities Market. (That said, BX
believes that disciplinary cases against members entering inaccurate or
incomplete information may be brought appropriately under BX General 9,
Section 1(a), which requires members to observe high standards of
commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. BX General
9, Section 1(a) also protects the investing public and the securities
industry from dishonest practices that are unfair to investors or
hinder the functioning of a free and open market, even though those
practices may not be illegal or violate a specific rule or regulation.)
Because of the regulatory importance of accurate information input into
the Equities Market, the Exchange believes rules that directly address
members' obligation to provide accurate information are appropriate.
The proposed rule makes clear the members' obligation to input accurate
information into the Equities Market, and that failure to do so would
be considered a violation of BX rules.
    The Exchange notes that FINRA has rules that require the accurate
entry of certain trade information into its systems. For example, FINRA
Rule 7330(d) requires FINRA members to report to the OTC Reporting
Facility certain specific trade-related information. A failure to
provide such information represents a violation of FINRA rules, and may
result in disciplinary action. FINRA has substantially similar
requirements for other trade reporting systems it operates.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act,\6\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act,\7\ in particular, in that the proposal is 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. The proposed amendments will
serve to promote the accuracy of information input into the Equities
Market. Accurate information is necessary for the efficient and fair
operation of the Equities Market, and will assist the Exchange in
surveilling the markets for fraudulent activity.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    The Exchange also believes that the creation of this rule will
bring greater transparency and will harmonize its rules with those of
its affiliated exchange, Nasdaq, by giving its members the ability to
compare the rules in their respective rulebooks.

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

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange believes that the
proposed amendments do not impose an undue burden on competition
because the proposed rule will make clear the members' obligation to
input accurate quotation and order information into the Equities
Market. Moreover, the proposed rule will align the rules of the
Exchange closer to the rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market, which
previously adopted an identical provision.

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

    No written comments were either solicited or received.

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

    Because the foregoing 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 \8\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\9\
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \9\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-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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    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-BX-2021-042 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-BX-2021-042. 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-BX-2021-042 and should be submitted on
or before October 25, 2021.
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    \10\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\10\
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-21481 Filed 10-1-21; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 182 (Monday, September 21, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 56976]
[FR Doc No: 2015-23578]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER15-2615-000]

Goodwell Wind Project, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial
Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Goodwell Wind Project, LLC's application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such
application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is October 5, 2015.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for electronic review in the
Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an
eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive
email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s).
For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: September 15, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 (Friday, May 25, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31167-31169]
[FR Doc No: 2012-12087]

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Rules and Regulations
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.

The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents.
Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each
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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 102 / Friday, May 25, 2012 / Rules
and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-1259; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-181-AD;
Amendment 39-17059; AD 2012-10-10]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports
of corrosion damage on the outer diameter chrome surface of the
horizontal stabilizer pivot pins. Micro-cracks in the chrome plating of
the pivot pin, some of which extended into the base metal, were also
reported. This condition, if not corrected, could result in a fractured
horizontal stabilizer pivot pin. This AD requires replacing the
existing horizontal stabilizer pivot pins with new or reworked pivot
pins having improved corrosion resistance, doing repetitive inspections
after installing the pivot pins, and doing corrective actions if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent a fractured horizontal
stabilizer pivot pin, which may cause excessive horizontal stabilizer
freeplay and structural damage significant enough to result in loss of
control of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective June 29, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of June 29,
2012.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 206-
544-5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Sutherland, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6533; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 6, 2011 (76 FR
76066). That NPRM proposed to replace the existing horizontal
stabilizer pivot pins with new or reworked pivot pins having improved
corrosion resistance, doing repetitive inspections after installing the
pivot pins, and doing corrective actions if necessary.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
(76 FR 76066, December 6, 2011) and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Delay Rule Due to Pending Service Information

    FedEx and All Nippon Airways (ANA) requested that the release date
of the AD be postponed until Revision 1 of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-55A0018 is issued. FedEx stated that the horizontal
stabilizer jacking tool used for the pivot pin removal/installation
procedure, as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-55A0018,
dated July 27, 2011, is being re-designed, and suggested that the
release date of the AD be postponed until re-design of the tool is
completed and Revision 1 is issued. ANA noted that Boeing does not
recommend accomplishing Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-55A0018,
dated July 27, 2011, until the anti-rotation plates and jacking tool
are available.
    We do not agree to postpone issuing the final rule, because Boeing
has issued Alert Service Bulletin 777-55A0018, Revision 1, dated March
6, 2012. That service bulletin includes the new anti-rotation plates,
and, as an alternative to having the new anti-rotation plates, a
procedure for reworking the existing anti-rotation plates. The pin
removal tool is an optional tool allowing operators an alternate method
to remove the horizontal stabilizer pivot pins without the jacking
tool. The existing tool is applicable to line numbers 1 through 40, and
Boeing has issued rework instructions for the operators to modify
existing tools for all Model 777 airplanes. The scope of this AD has
not been expanded. We have updated the references in paragraphs (c),
(g), (h), and (i) of this AD accordingly. In paragraph (j) of this AD,
we are giving credit for actions done using Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-55A0018, dated July 27, 2011.

Other Changes to NPRM (76 FR 76066, December 6, 2011)

    The Repeat Interval columns of tables 2 and 3 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-55A0018, Revision
1, dated March 6, 2012, are corrected to include the phrase ``after the
most recent inspection.'' Therefore, we have removed the exception
stated in paragraph (i)(1) of the NPRM (76 FR 76066, December 6, 2011).

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
     [Agr]re consistent with the intent that was proposed in
the NPRM (76 FR 76066, December 6, 2011) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 76066, December 6, 2011).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 155 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                    Labor cost        Parts cost      Cost per product        operators
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Replacement of horizontal          16 work-hours x $85         $11,452  $12,812............  $1,985,860
 stabilizer pivot pins.             per hour = $1,360.
Repetitive inspections...........  22 work-hours x $85               0  $1,870 per           $289,850 per
                                    per hour = $1,870                    inspection cycle.    inspection cycle.
                                    per inspection
                                    cycle.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the inspections. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
replacements.

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Pivot pin or spacer replacement..............  16 work-hours x $85 per hour =          $11,452          $12,812
                                                $1,360.
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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

    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 above, 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, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2012-10-10 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17059; Docket No. FAA-
2011-1259; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-181-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective June 29, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -
300, -300ER, and 777F series airplanes, certificated in any
category; as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-
55A0018, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2012.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 55, Stabilizers.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of corrosion damage on the outer
diameter chrome surface of the horizontal stabilizer pivot pins.
Micro-cracks in the chrome plating of the pivot pins, some of which
extended into the base metal, were also reported. We are issuing
this AD to prevent a fractured horizontal stabilizer pivot pin,
which may cause excessive horizontal stabilizer freeplay and
structural damage significant enough to result in loss of control of
the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Pivot Pin Replacement

    At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-55A0018,
Revision 1, dated March 6, 2012, except as required by paragraph (i)
of this AD: Replace the pivot pins of the horizontal stabilizer with
new or reworked pivot pins, including replacing the spacer with a
new spacer or with one that has been determined to be without
corrosion damage or other irregularities; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-
55A0018, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2012.

(h) Repetitive Inspections

    At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-55A0018,
Revision 1, dated March 6, 2012: Do detailed inspections for cracks,
corrosion damage, or other irregularity of the outer and inner pivot
pins; and an ultrasonic inspection for cracking of the outer pivot
pins; and do all applicable corrective actions; in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
777-55A0018, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2012. Corrective actions
must be done before further flight. Repeat the inspections at the
applicable interval specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-55A0018, Revision 1, dated March
6, 2012.

(i) Exception

    Where paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-55A0018, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2012, specifies a
compliance time ``after the Revision 1 date of this service
bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified
compliance time ``after the effective date of this AD.''

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-55A0018, dated July 27, 2011.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.

(l) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact James Sutherland,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington
98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    You must use the following service information to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the following service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and
1 CFR part 51:
    (1) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-55A0018, Revision 1, dated
March 6, 2012.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone
206-544-5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) You may also review copies of the 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 Renton, Washington, on May 11, 2012.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings No. 2

September 20, 2010.
    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

    Docket Numbers: RP10-1257-001.
    Applicants: Empire Pipeline, Inc.
    Description: Empire Pipeline, Inc. submits tariff filing per
154.203: Correction to NAESB Filing (RP10-1257) to be effective 11/1/
2010.
    Filed Date: 09/16/2010.
    Accession Number: 20100916-5112.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP10-1267-001.
    Applicants: Energy West Development, Inc.
    Description: Energy West Development, Inc submits supplemental
filing clarifying the extensions of time.
    Filed Date: 09/16/2010.
    Accession Number: 20100917-0002.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP10-1024-001.
    Applicants: Blue Lake Gas Storage Company.
    Description: Blue Lake Gas Storage Company submits tariff filing
per 154.203: Compliance RP10-1024 to be effective 8/30/2010.
    Filed Date: 09/17/2010.
    Accession Number: 20100917-5169.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 29, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP10-1195-001.
    Applicants: El Paso Natural Gas Company.
    Description: El Paso Natural Gas Company submits tariff filing per
154.203: Order No. 587-U Compliance Errata to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 09/17/2010.
    Accession Number: 20100917-5168.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 29, 2010.

    Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance
with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18
CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the
Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will
not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests
must be filed on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all
the parties to the proceeding.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu
of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons
unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies
of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2778-062]

Idaho Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of
License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Land Management Plan Update.
    b. Project No.: 2778-062.
    c. Date Filed: March 29, 2012.
    d. Applicant: Idaho Power Company
    e. Name of Project: Shoshone Falls Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located in south-central Idaho on the
Snake River from river mile 612.5 to river mile 617.1 in Twin Falls and
Jerome counties.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a--825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: L. Lewis Wardle, Licensing Program
Coordinator, Idaho Power, PO Box 70, 1221 W Idaho Street, Boise, ID
83702,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    i. FERC Contact: Dr. Mark Ivy,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: July 23, 2012.
    All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See, 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. For assistance,
please contact FERC Online Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>. If unable to
be filed electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file,
an original and seven copies should be mailed to: Secretary, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC
20426. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters,
without prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and
contact information at the end of your comments. Please include the
project number (P-2778-062) on any comments, motions, or
recommendations filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of the Application: Idaho Power Company, licensee of
the Shoshone Falls Hydroelectric Project, has filed a Land Management
Plan (LMP) update for the project. The LMP is a comprehensive plan to
manage project lands including control of noxious weeds, and protection
and enhancement of riparian and shoreline habitats in a manner that is
consistent with license requirements and project purposes, and to
address the needs and interests of stakeholders.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits (P-2778) in the docket number field to access the document. You
may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-
208-3676 or email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call (202) 502-
8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the
address in item (h) above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments,

protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the
specified comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filing must (1)
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the
name of the applicant and the project number of the application to
which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone
number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise
comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests
should relate to project works which are the subject of the amendment
application. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly
from the applicant. Any filing made by an intervenor must be
accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service
list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with
18 CFR 385.2010.

    Dated: June 21, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0213; Airspace Docket No. 11-ACE-4]

Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; El Dorado, KS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at El Dorado,
KS. Decommissioning of the El Dorado non-directional beacon (NDB) at
Captain Jack Thomas/El Dorado Airport, El Dorado, KS, has made this
action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight
Rules (IFR) operations at Captain Jack Thomas/El Dorado Airport.

DATES: 0901 UTC. Comments must be received on or before June 3, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. You
must identify the docket number FAA-2011-0213/Airspace Docket No. 11-
ACE-4, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments
through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the
public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any
final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office
(telephone 1-800-647-5527), is on the ground floor of the building at
the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone: (817) 321-
7716.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall

regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related
aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket
numbers and be submitted in triplicate to the address listed above.
Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on
this notice must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped
postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket
No. FAA-2011-0213/Airspace Docket No. 11-ACE-4.'' The postcard will be
date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An
informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at
the office of the Central Service Center, 2601 Meacham Blvd, Fort
Worth, TX 76137.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking<PHONE_NUMBER>, to
request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.

The Proposal

    This action proposes to amend Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR), part 71 by modifying Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface for standard instrument approach procedures
at Captain Jack Thomas/El Dorado Airport, El Dorado, KS. Airspace
reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of the El
Dorado NDB and the cancellation of the NDB approach. Controlled
airspace is necessary for the safety and management of IFR operations
at the airport. Geographic coordinates would also be updated to
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
    Class E airspace areas are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order
7400.9U, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace
designation listed in this document would be published subsequently in
the Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore, (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect 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.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, section 106 describes
the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
subtitle VII, part A, subpart I, section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would modify controlled airspace at Captain Jack Thomas/El Dorado
Airport, El Dorado, KS.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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

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

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

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order
7400.9U, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 18,
2010, and effective September 15, 2010, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

* * * * *

ACE KS E5 El Dorado, KS [Amended]

Captain Jack Thomas/El Dorado Airport, KS
    (Lat. 37[deg]46'27'' N., long. 96[deg]49'04'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.4-mile radius of Captain Jack Thomas/El Dorado Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on April 7, 2011.
Richard J. Kervin, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-74832; File No. SR-ISE-2015-16]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange,
LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule
Change To Amend Rule 502

April 29, 2015.
    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 April 22, 2015, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (the
``Exchange'' or the ``ISE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in
Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the self-
regulatory organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of the
Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The ISE proposes to amend Rule 502 to allow the listing of options
overlying Exchange-Traded Fund Shares (``ETFs'') that are listed
pursuant to generic listing standards on equities exchanges for series
of portfolio depositary receipts and index fund shares based on
international or global indexes under which a comprehensive
surveillance agreement is not required. The text of the proposed rule
change is available on the Exchange's Web site (http://www.ise.com), at
the principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public
Reference Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization
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 self-regulatory organization
has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B and C below, of the
most significant aspects of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 502 to allow the listing of
options overlying ETFs that are listed pursuant to generic listing
standards on equities exchanges for series of portfolio depositary
receipts and index fund shares based on international or global indexes
under which a comprehensive surveillance sharing agreement
(``comprehensive surveillance agreement'' or ``CSSA'') is not
required.\3\ This proposal will enable the Exchange to list and trade
options on ETFs without a CSSA provided that the ETF is listed on an
equities exchange pursuant to the generic listings standards that do
not require a CSSA pursuant to Rule 19b-4(e) \4\ of the Exchange Act.
Rule 19b-4(e) provides that the listing and trading of a new derivative
securities product by a self-regulatory organization (``SRO'') shall
not be deemed a proposed rule change, pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of
Rule 19b-4, if the Commission has approved, pursuant to Section 19(b)
of the Exchange Act, the SRO's trading rules, procedures and listing
standards for the product class that would include the new derivatives
securities product, and the SRO has a surveillance program for the
product class.\5\ In other words, the proposal will amend the listing
standards to allow the Exchange to list and trade options on ETFs based
on international or global indexes to a similar degree that they are
allowed to be listed on several equities exchanges.\6\
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    \3\ See e.g., NYSE MKT Rule 1000 Commentary .03(a)(B); NYSE Arca
Equities Rule 5.2(j)(3) Commentary .01(a)(B); NASDAQ Rule
5705(a)(3)(A)(ii); and BATS Rule 14.11(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(e).
    \5\ When relying on Rule 19b-4(e), the SRO must submit Form 19b-
4(e) to the Commission within five business days after the SRO
begins trading the new derivative securities products. See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 40761 (December 8, 1998), 63 FR
70952 (December 22, 1998).
    \6\ See NYSE MKT Rule 1000 Commentary .03(a)(B); NYSE Arca
Equities Rule 5.2(j)(3) Commentary .01(a)(B); NASDAQ Rule
5705(a)(3)(A)(ii); and BATS Rule 14.11(b)(3)(A)(ii). See also
Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 54739 (November 9, 2006), 71 FR
66993 (SR-Amex-2006-78); 55269 (February 9, 2007), 72 FR 7490
(February 15, 2007) (SR-NASDAQ-2006-050); 55621 (April 12, 2007), 72
FR 19571 (April 18, 2007) (SR-NYSEArca-2006-86).
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Exchange-Traded Funds
    The Exchange allows for the listing and trading of options on ETFs.
Rule 502(h)(B)(1)-(3) provide the listings standards for options on
ETFs with non-U.S. component securities, such as ETFs based on
international or global indexes. Rule 502(h)(B)(1) requires that any
non-U.S. component securities of an index or portfolio of securities on
which the Exchange-Traded Fund Shares are based that are not subject to
comprehensive surveillance agreements do not in the aggregate represent
more than 50% of the weight of the index or portfolio.\7\ Rule
502(h)(B)(2) requires that component securities of an index or
portfolio of securities on which the Exchange-Traded Fund Shares are
based for which the primary market is in any one country that is not
subject to a comprehensive surveillance agreement do not represent 20%
or more of the weight of the index.\8\ Rule 502(h)(B)(3) requires that
component securities of an index or portfolio of securities on which
the Exchange-Traded Fund Shares are based for which the primary market
is in any two countries that are not subject to comprehensive
surveillance agreements do not represent 33% or more of the weight of
the index.\9\
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    \8\ See Rule 502(h)(B)(2).
    \9\ See Rule 502(h)(B)(3).
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Generic Listing Standards for Exchange-Traded Funds
    The Exchange notes that the Commission has previously approved
generic listing standards pursuant to Rule 19b-4(e) \10\ of the
Exchange Act for ETFs based on indexes that consist of stocks listed on
U.S. exchanges.\11\ In

general, the criteria for the underlying component securities in the
international and global indexes are similar to those for the domestic
indexes, but with modifications as appropriate for the issues and risks
associated with non-U.S. securities.
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    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(e).
    \11\ See Commentary .03 to Amex Rule 1000 and Commentary .02 to
Amex Rule 1000A. See also Securities Exchange Act Release No. 42787
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    In addition, the Commission has previously approved the listing and
trading of ETFs based on international indexes--those based on non-U.S.
component stocks--as well as global indexes--those based on non-U.S.
and U.S. component stocks.\12\
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    \12\ See, e.g., Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 50189
(August 12, 2004), 69 FR 51723 (August 20, 2004) (approving the
listing and trading of certain Vanguard International Equity Index
Funds); 44700 (August 14, 2001), 66 FR 43927 (August 21, 2001)
(approving the listing and trading of series of the iShares Trust
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    In approving ETFs for equities exchange trading, the Commission
thoroughly considered the structure of the ETFs, their usefulness to
investors and to the markets, and SRO rules that govern their trading.
The Exchange believes that allowing the listing of options overlying
ETFs that are listed pursuant to the generic listing standards on
equities exchanges for ETFs based on international and global indexes
and applying Rule 19b-4(e) \13\ should fulfill the intended objective
of that Rule by allowing options on those ETFs that have satisfied the
generic listing standards to commence trading, without the need for the
public comment period and Commission approval. The proposed rule has
the potential to reduce the time frame for bringing options on ETFs to
market, thereby reducing the burdens on issuers and other market
participants. The failure of a particular ETF to comply with the
generic listing standards under Rule 19b-4(e) \14\ would not, however,
preclude the Exchange from submitting a separate filing pursuant to
Section 19(b)(2),\15\ requesting Commission approval to list and trade
options on a particular ETF.
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    \13\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(e).
    \14\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(e).
    \15\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
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Requirements for Listing and Trading Options Overlying ETFs Based on
International and Global Indexes
    Options on ETFs listed pursuant to these generic standards for
international and global indexes would be traded, in all other
respects, under the Exchange's existing trading rules and procedures
that apply to options on ETFs and would be covered under the Exchange's
surveillance program for options on ETFs.
    Pursuant to the proposed rule, the Exchange may list and trade
options on an ETF without a CSSA provided that the ETF is listed
pursuant to generic listing standards for series of portfolio
depositary receipts and index fund shares based on international or
global indexes under which a comprehensive surveillance agreement is
not required. The Exchange believes that these generic listing
standards are intended to ensure that stocks with substantial market
capitalization and trading volume account for a substantial portion of
the weight of an index or portfolio.
    The Exchange believes that this proposed listing standard for
options on ETFs is reasonable for international and global indexes,
and, when applied in conjunction with the other listing
requirements,\16\ will result in options overlying ETFs that are
sufficiently broad-based in scope and not readily susceptible to
manipulation. The Exchange also believes that allowing the Exchange to
list options overlying ETFs that are listed on equities exchanges
pursuant to generic standards for series of portfolio depositary
receipts and index fund shares based on international or global indexes
under which a CSSA is not required, will result in options overlying
ETFs that are adequately diversified in weighting for any single
security or small group of securities to significantly reduce concerns
that trading in options overlying ETFs based on international or global
indexes could become a surrogate for trading in unregistered
securities.
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    \16\ All of the other listing criteria under the Exchange's
rules will continue to apply to any options listed pursuant to the
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    The Exchange believes that ETFs based on international and global
indexes that have been listed pursuant to the generic standards are
sufficiently broad-based enough as to make options overlying such ETFs
not susceptible instruments for manipulation. The Exchange believes
that the threat of manipulation is sufficiently mitigated for
underlying ETFs that have been listed on equities exchanges pursuant to
generic listing standards for series of portfolio depositary receipts
and index fund shares based on international or global indexes under
which a comprehensive surveillance agreement is not required and for
the overlying options, that the Exchange does not see the need for CSSA
to be in place before listing and trading options on such ETFs. The
Exchange notes that its proposal does not replace the need for a CSSA
as provided in the current rule. The provisions of the current rule,
including the need for a CSSA, remain materially unchanged in the
proposed rule and will continue to apply to options on ETFs that are
not listed on an equities exchange pursuant to generic listing
standards for series of portfolio depositary receipts and index fund
shares based on international or global indexes under which a
comprehensive surveillance agreement is not required. Instead, the
proposed rule adds an additional listing mechanism for certain
qualifying options on ETFs to be listed on the Exchange.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Act,\17\ in general, and furthers the
objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\18\ in particular, in that it
is 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 facilitating
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanisms of a free and open market and a national market system and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest. In
particular, the proposed rules have the potential to reduce the time
frame for bringing options on ETFs to market, thereby reducing the
burdens on issuers and other market participants. The Exchange also
believes enabling the listing and trading of options on ETFs pursuant
to this new listing standard will benefit investors by providing them
with valuable risk management tools. The Exchange notes that its
proposal does not replace the need for a CSSA as provided in the
current rule. The provisions of the current rule, including the need
for a comprehensive surveillance sharing agreement, remain materially
unchanged in the proposed rule and will continue to apply to options on
ETFs that are not listed on an equities exchange pursuant to generic
listing standards for series of portfolio depositary receipts and index
fund shares based on international or global indexes under which a
comprehensive surveillance agreement is not required. Instead, the
proposed rule adds an additional listing mechanism for certain
qualifying options on ETFs to be listed on the Exchange in a manner
that is 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 facilitating
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanisms of a free and open market and a national market system and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest.
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    \17\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. To the contrary, the
proposed rule change is a competitive change that is substantially
similar to recent rule changes filed by the MIAX Options Exchange
(``MIAX'') and NASDAQ OMX PHLX, LLC (``Phlx'').\19\ Furthermore, the
Exchange believes this proposed rule change will benefit investors by
providing additional methods to trade options on ETFs, and by providing
them with valuable risk management tools. Specifically, the Exchange
believes that market participants on the Exchange would benefit from
the introduction and availability of options on ETFs in a manner that
is similar to equities exchanges and will provide investors with a
venue on which to trade options on these products. For all the reasons
stated above, the Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule
change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, and believes the
proposed change will enhance competition.
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    \19\ See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 74509 (March 13,
2015), 80 FR 14425 (March 19, 2015) (SR-MIAX-2015-04); 74553 (March
20, 2015), 80 FR 16072 (March 26, 2015) (SR-Phlx-2015-27).
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C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    The Exchange has not solicited, and does not intend to solicit,
comments on this proposed rule change. The Exchange has not received
any unsolicited written comments from members or other interested
parties.

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 \20\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\21\
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    \20\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \21\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). As required under Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii), the Exchange provided the Commission with written
notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a
brief description and the 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.
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    A proposed rule change filed pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6) under the
Act \22\ normally does not become operative for 30 days after the date
of its filing. However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \23\ 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
stated that waiver of the operative delay will permit the Exchange to
list and trade certain ETF options on the same basis as other options
markets.\24\ The Commission believes the waiver of the operative delay
is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest.
Therefore, the Commission hereby waives the operative delay and
designates the proposal operative upon filing.\25\
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    \22\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \23\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \24\ See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 74509 and 74553,
supra note 19.
    \25\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has also 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-ISE-2015-16 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-ISE-2015-16. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. 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-ISE-2015-16, and should be
submitted on or before May 26, 2015.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\26\
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    \26\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-10402 Filed 5-4-15; 8:45 am]
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