[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 19, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24184-24186]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08266]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD22-9-000]

New England Winter Gas-Electric Forum; Supplemental Notice of
Second New England Winter Gas-Electric Forum

    As announced in the Notice of Forum issued in this proceeding on
February 16, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission) will convene a Commissioner-led forum on Tuesday, June 20,
2023, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, to
discuss possible solutions to the electricity and natural gas
challenges facing the New England Region. A preliminary agenda for this
forum is attached. The Commission will issue a further supplemental
notice with a full agenda and the confirmed panelists prior to the
forum. The forum will be open to the public and be held at the
DoubleTree by Hilton Portland, 363 Maine Hall Rd, Portland, ME 04106.
    The purpose of the forum is to continue discussion from the
September 8, 2022, forum about the electricity and natural gas
challenges facing the New England region. This forum will discuss
studies on extreme weather risks, infrastructure on the electric and
gas systems in New England, and infrastructure and market design
reforms to aid with the electric and gas system challenges faced
historically during New England winters. The goal of this forum is to
identify solutions to address the electric and gas system challenges
and discuss timing of their potential implementation.
    While the forum is not for the purpose of discussing any specific
matters before the Commission, some forum discussions may involve
issues raised in proceedings that are currently pending before the
Commission. These proceedings include, but are not limited to:

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Constellation Mystic Power LLC.........  Docket Nos. ER18-1639-000, ER18-
                                          1639-014, ER18-1639-015, ER18-
                                          1639-018, ER18-1639-019, ER18-
                                          1639-021, ER18-1639-022.

ISO New England Inc....................  Docket Nos. ER19-1428-000, ER19-
                                          1428-001, ER19-1428-002, ER19-
                                          1428-003, ER19-1428-004, ER19-
                                          1428-005, ER19-1428-006.
NextEra Energy Seabrook, LLC...........  Docket Nos. EL21-3-000, EL21-3-
                                          001.
NECEC Transmission LLC and Avangrid,     Docket Nos. EL21-6-000, EL21-6-
 Inc. v. NextEra Energy Resources, LLC.   001.
Belmont Municipal Light Dep't et al. v.  Docket No. EL23-4-000.
 Constellation Mystic Power, LLC and
 ISO New England, Inc.
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    Only Commissioners and panelists will participate in the panel
discussions. The forum will be open to the public for listening and
observing, and written comments may be submitted in Docket No. AD22-9-
000.
    Registration for in-person attendance will be required, and there
is no fee for attendance. A link to attendee registration will be
available on the New England Winter Gas-Electric Forum event page on
the Commission's website. Due to space constraints, seating for this
event will be limited and registrants that get a confirmed space will
be contacted via email. Only confirmed registrants can be admitted to
the forum given the maximum occupancy limit at the venue (as required
by fire and building safety code). Therefore, the Commission encourages
members of the public who wish to attend this event in person to
register at their earliest convenience. Online registration will be
open, as long as attendance capacity is available, until the day before
the forum (June 19). Once registration has reached capacity,
registration will be closed. However, those interested in attending
after capacity has been reached can join a waiting list (using the same
registration link) and be notified if space becomes available. Those
who are unable to attend in person may watch the free webcast.
    The webcast will allow persons to listen and observe the forum
remotely but not participate. Information on this forum, including a
link to the webcast, will be posted prior to the event on this forum's
event page on the Commission's website. A recording of the webcast will
be made available after the forum in the same location on the Calendar
of Events. The forum will be transcribed. Transcripts of the forum will
be available for a fee from Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc.<PHONE_NUMBER>).
    Individuals interested in participating as panelists should submit
a self-nomination email by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, May 19,
2023, to Panelist_[email protected]. The self-nominations should
have ``Panelist Self-Nomination'' in the subject line and include the
panelist's name, photograph, contact information, organizational
affiliation, one-paragraph biography, and what panels the self-
nominated panelist proposes to speak on.
    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please
send an email to [email protected], call toll-free<PHONE_NUMBER>
(voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a fax to<PHONE_NUMBER> with
the required accommodations.
    For more information about this forum, please contact
[email protected] or [email protected] for technical or
logistical questions.

    Dated: April 13, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.

Second New England Winter Gas-Electric Forum

Docket No. AD22-9-000

June 20, 2023

Agenda

9:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.: Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chairman and
Commissioners
9:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.: Opening Presentations: Winters 2023/2024 and 2024/
2025 in New England and the Role of Everett

    The forum will commence with a presentation by ISO New England Inc.
(ISO-NE) that discusses the upcoming winters of 2023/2024 and 2024/2025
with consideration for the Everett Marine Terminal's (Everett)
availability and its impact on the ISO-NE electric grid. Following ISO-
NE's presentation on upcoming winters, a second presentation will
explain Everett's physical capabilities and its impact on the electric
and natural gas systems in New England.
    Panelists: To be announced.

9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.: Panel 1: Should Everett be Retained and, if so,
how?

    Panel 1 will allow panelists to provide their views on the need for
Everett on the electric and natural gas systems in New England. This
panel may also discuss fuel procurement needs and challenges, including
the fuel procurement and LNG capabilities available to New England from
facilities other than Everett. Finally, this panel will discuss the
constraints surrounding the planned retirement of Everett and the
expected impact on the electric and natural gas systems in New England
in future winters.
    Panelists: To be announced.

10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.: Third Presentation: Extreme Weather Risks to
ISO-NE, Presentation of the EPRI Study by ISO-NE and EPRI

    The third presentation, by ISO-NE and the Electric Power Research
Institute (EPRI), will detail the development of the EPRI model, the
assumptions used, parameters considered, and the study results for the
target year of 2027.\1\ ISO-NE and EPRI will also explain the study's
key conclusions and offer thoughts on how those conclusions should be
considered in the context of developing solutions to the region's
electricity and natural gas challenges.
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    \1\ Each year as part of its Annual Work Plan, ISO-NE develops
``Anchor Projects'' which for 2023 includes ISO-NE's work with EPRI
to develop an ``innovative framework for conducting a probabilistic
energy-security study that assesses the operational impact of future
extreme weather events.'' See ISO-NE, ISO New England's 2023 Annual
Work Plan, (October 2022) at 7, https://www.iso-ne.com/static-assets/documents/2022/10/2023_awp_final_10_12_22.pdf. The study is
currently under development and information can be found on the ISO-
NE website. See ISO-NE, Operational Impacts of Extreme Weather
Events Key Project, https://www.iso-ne.com/committees/key-projects/operational-impacts-of-extreme-weather-events/.
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    Panelists: To be announced.

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Panel 2: Reactions to the EPRI Study

    This panel will provide panelists an opportunity to provide their
reactions to the EPRI study's assumptions, inputs, and results. This
panel will discuss what actionable steps should be taken, if any, as a
result of the study's findings, and whether additional study or
analysis is needed.
    Panelists: To be announced.

12:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m.: Lunch Break
1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: Panel 3: Path to Sustainable Solutions--
Infrastructure

    Based on the findings and issues identified in the previous panels
and presentations, Panel 3 will shift toward discussing potential
infrastructure solutions beyond winter 2023/2024.

While retention of Everett has been raised as one possible solution,
this panel will discuss the merits of other, longer-term solutions
available to the region and the timelines for implementing them.
Potential topics for discussion include: (1) new electric transmission
interconnections with other regions; (2) the timing and impact of new
offshore wind, onshore wind, and solar resource development; (3)
transmission planning to enable efficient development of expected
offshore wind additions; (4) increased natural gas pipeline
infrastructure/capacity; and (5) increased oil and natural gas storage
capability.
    Panelists: To be announced.

3:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Break
3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Panel 4: Path to Sustainable Solutions--Market
Design

    In Panel 4, Commissioners and panelists will discuss potential
market solutions to New England's winter reliability challenges.
Specifically, this panel will discuss any potential merits and benefits
of market design changes to ISO-NE markets to enhance resource
performance incentives, including incentives for resources to make
advanced fuel procurements and/or maintain fuel inventories in the
winter months; and align capacity market structure and rules with
observed reliability risks--e.g., by reforming resource capacity
accreditation and/or conducting prompt and/or seasonal capacity
auctions.
    Panelists: To be announced.

4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Closing Roundtable

    In the Closing Roundtable, Commissioners and panelists will discuss
what was learned through the presentations and panels and consider next
steps. Topics will include what solutions stakeholders agree on
pursuing and the timeline for implementing them as well as discussion
of if, how, and when longer term solutions can be implemented sooner
than currently expected.
    Panelists: To be announced.

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 216 (Friday, November 6, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 71068]
[FR Doc No: 2020-24696]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER21-284-000]

Groton Station Fuel Cell, 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 Groton
Station Fuel Cell, 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 November 23, 2020.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://ferc.gov) using the
eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits
in the docket number field to access the document. At this time, the
Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public Reference
Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning
the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the President on
March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free, (886) 208-
3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: November 2, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 47 (Friday, March 9, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10475-10476]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04705]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0756; FRL-9972-86]

Pesticide Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application;
Comment Request

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of an application 93167-
EUP-R from Oxitec Ltd. requesting an experimental use permit (EUP) for
the OX513A Aedes aegypti mosquitoes expressing tetracycline Trans-
Activator Variant (tTAV) protein. The Agency has determined that the
permit may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, because
of the potential significance, EPA is seeking comments on this
application.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 9, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0756, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert McNally, Biopesticides and
Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460-0001; main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. Although this
action may be

of particular interest to those persons who conduct or sponsor research
on pesticides, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the
specific entities that may be affected by this action.

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting
your comments, see the commenting tips at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.
    3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group,
including minority and/or low income populations, in the development,
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the
Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population
who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other
factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human
health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticides
discussed in this document, compared to the general population.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    Under section 5 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. 136c, EPA can allow manufacturers to
field test pesticides under development. Manufacturers are required to
obtain an EUP before testing new pesticides or new uses of pesticides
if they conduct experimental field tests on 10 acres or more of land or
one acre or more of water.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency has determined that the
following EUP application may be of regional and national significance,
and therefore is seeking public comment on the EUP application:
    Submitter: Oxitec Ltd., (93167-EUP-R).
    Pesticide Chemical: OX513A Aedes aegypti mosquitoes expressing tTAV
protein.
    Summary of Request: Oxitec Ltd. is proposing to test OX513A Aedes
aegypti mosquitoes expressing tTAV protein in the states of Florida and
Texas on up to 1125 total acres at a maximum rate of 0.0017 g active
ingredient (tTAV), equivalent to 45,000 male OX513A mosquitoes, per
acre per week. The proposed experiments are to evaluate the efficacy of
OX513A mosquitoes as a tool for suppression of wild Aedes aegypti
mosquito populations.
    Following the review of the application and any comments and data
received in response to this solicitation, EPA will decide whether to
issue or deny the EUP request, and if issued, the conditions under
which it is to be conducted. Any issuance of an EUP will be announced
in the Federal Register.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: February 26, 2018.
Robert McNally,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 132 (Thursday, July 10, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 39344-39346]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16059]

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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 132 / Thursday, July 10, 2014 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0370; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-2]
RIN 2120-AA66

Proposed Redesignation and Expansion of Restricted Area R-4403;
Gainesville, MS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to remove restricted area R-4403
Gainesville, MS, and replace it with an expanded area that would be
redesignated as R-4403A, B, C, D, E and F, Stennis Space Center, MS.
The expanded restricted airspace would be used to support mission
requirements of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) and the Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 25, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2014-
0370 and Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-2, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at
www.regulations.gov. Comments on environmental and land use aspects
should be directed to: David Lorance, P.E., Center Operations
Directorate, Roy S. Estess Building 1100, Mail Code RA02, Stennis Space
Center, MS 39529-6000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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 (FAA Docket No.
FAA-2014-0370 and Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-2) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
Internet at www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2014-0370 and Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-2.'' The
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified closing date
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at www.regulations.gov.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person at the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group, Eastern
Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave.,
College Park, GA 30337.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRM's should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.

Background

    Restricted area R-4403, Gainesville, MS, was originally designated
as of January 6, 1966 (30 FR 10287) for NASA's static testing of large
space vehicle rocket stages. R-4403 is a rectangular area, measuring
approximately 2 nautical miles (NM) by 2.5 NM with a designated
altitude from the surface up to 5,000 feet MSL.
    NASA and NSWC have jointly proposed an expansion of R-4403. The
existing restricted area is too small to fully contain hazards to
aviation associated with rocket engine testing and untethered space
vehicle propulsion system testing. In addition, NSWC requested
restricted airspace to be used for conducting full mission profile
training for Special Operations Forces (SOF). This training allows air
and ground units to practice integrating their operations to eliminate
potential conflicts and coordination problems that could otherwise
arise during complex missions when deployed.
    R-4403A and B would be used for NASA activities, while R-4403C
through F would be used by SOF units to conduct integrated training in
air and ground tactics prior to their deployment on real-world
missions. The Stennis Space Center has the potential to enable combined
SOF training for riverine, jungle and airborne forces. Currently, the
Stennis Space Center lacks a live-fire air-to-ground capability. This
deficiency reduces SOF mission integration training in the employment
of air and ground units to no more than a communications exercise. The
proposed expansion of R-4403 would provide the live-fire air-to-ground
capability which is critical to realistic full mission profile
training.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 73 to remove
restricted area R-4403, Gainesville, MS, and redesignate and expand the
size of the airspace to consist of six subareas: R-4403A, B, C, D, E
and F, Stennis Space Center, MS. The FAA is proposing this action at
the request of NASA and the NSWC. R-4403A and B would be used for NASA
activities, such as continuing rocket engine testing and untethered
space vehicle propulsion system testing. The NSWC would use the
proposed R-4403C, D, E and F for integrated Special Operations Forces
training. The proposed restricted areas are described below.
    R-4403A would extend within a 2.5-NM radius of lat. 30[deg]21'51''
N., long. 89[deg]35'39'' W. R-4403A would extend from the surface to
12,000 feet MSL. It would replace R-4403 with an expanded area to more
fully contain NASA rocket engine testing hazards, including testing of
new rocket engine technologies.
    R-4403B would be used by NASA for untethered space vehicle
propulsion testing. The area would extend upward from the surface to
6,000 feet MSL. These vehicles are utilized to explore planets and
asteroids. Testing of these vehicles involves potential hazards since
failure of the vehicle, its propulsion system or propellant tanks can
result in explosion of the vehicle. The propensity for this to occur is
greater with these vehicles than with a standard aircraft because of
the extremely volatile nature of the propellants and the poor
aerodynamic characteristics of the vehicle during earth-based
operation. The proposed R-4403B is designed to contain the flight
profiles of these vehicles as well as any potential hazards to
nonparticipating aircraft.
    R-4403C would contain a ground target for air-to-surface weapons
firing by aircraft such as armed helicopters and AC-130 gunships.
Surface-to-air laser firing would also be conducted. The area would
extend upward from the surface to 6,000 feet MSL.
    R-4403D would be used in conjunction with R-4403C. It would have
the same lateral dimensions as R-4403C and would extend above R-4403C
from 6,000 feet MSL to 10,000 feet MSL. This area would contain air-to-
ground weapons firing, as well as surface-to-air laser firing.
    R-4403E would contain a ground target for air-to-surface weapons
firing and surface-to-air laser firing. The area would extend upward
from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL.
    R-4403F would be used in conjunction with R-4403E. R-4403F would
wrap around the northeast corner of R-4403E and would extend upward
from 4,000 feet MSL to 10,000 feet MSL.
    The proposed time of designation for R-4403A and R-4403B is
``Intermittent, 1000 to 0300 local time, as activated by NOTAM at least
24 hours in advance.'' The proposed time of designation for R-4403C, D,
E and F is ``Intermittent, 1800 to 2400 local time as activated by
NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance; other times by NOTAM with ATC
approval. (Note: The term ``Intermittent'' is used to indicate
occasional, irregular, or changeable use periods). During periods when
the proposed restricted areas are not needed by the using agencies, the
airspace would be returned to the controlling agency for access by
other airspace users.
    A color graphic depiction of the proposed restricted areas will be
posted under the ``Supporting & Related Material'' section on the
www.regulations.gov Web site (search FAA-2014-0370).
    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.
Therefore, this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (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 proposed 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 United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would restructure the restricted airspace at the Stennis Space
Center, MS, to enhance aviation safety and accommodate essential NASA
and NSWC requirements.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subjected to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures,'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

    Airspace, Prohibited Areas, Restricted Areas.

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 73 as follows:

PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE

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1. The authority citation for part 73 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.  73.44  (Amended)

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2. Sec.  73.44 is amended as follows:
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R-4403 Gainesville, MS [Removed]

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R-4403A Stennis Space Center, MS [New]

    Boundaries. Within a 2.5-NM radius centered at lat. 30[deg]21'51''
N., long. 89[deg]35'39'' W.
    Designated altitudes. Surface to 12,000 feet MSL.
    Time of designation. Intermittent, 1000 to 0300 local time, as
activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
    Using agency. NASA, Director, Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis,
MS.
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R-4403B Stennis Space Center, MS [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]29'37'' N., long.
89[deg]35'16'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]29'37'' N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.;
thence clockwise along a 0.85 NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]28'46''
N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]28'46'' N., long.
89[deg]31'34'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]26'25'' N., long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.;
to lat. 30[deg]24'02'' N., long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.; thence
counterclockwise along a 4.2 NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]22'04'' N.,
long. 89[deg]27'17'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]20'22'' N., long.

89[deg]31'43'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]19'25'' N., long. 89[deg]35'00'' W.;
to lat. 30[deg]18'23'' N., long. 89[deg]40'17'' W.; to lat.
30[deg]21'08'' N., long. 89[deg]42'25'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]22'22'' N.,
long. 89[deg]42'58'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]23'44'' N., long.
89[deg]42'43'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]26'40'' N., long. 89[deg]40'51'' W.;
thence counterclockwise along a 3 NM arc centered at lat.
30[deg]29'15'' N., long. 89[deg]39'04'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]27'08'' N.,
long. 89[deg]36'37'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]27'58'' N., long.
89[deg]35'27'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]28'47'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W.;
to the point of beginning.
    Designated altitudes. Surface to 6,000 feet MSL.
    Time of designation. Intermittent, 1000 to 0300 local time, as
activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
    Using agency. NASA, Director, Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis,
MS.
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R-4403C Stennis Space Center, MS [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]27'58'' N., long.
89[deg]35'27'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]22'35'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W.;
to lat. 30[deg]20'22'' N., long. 89[deg]31'43'' W.; to lat.
30[deg]19'25'' N., long. 89[deg]35'00'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]18'23'' N.,
long. 89[deg]40'17'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]21'08'' N., long.
89[deg]42'25'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]22'22' N., long. 89[deg]42'58'' W.;
to lat. 30[deg]23'44'' N., long. 89[deg]42'43'' W.; to lat.
30[deg]26'40'' N., long. 89[deg]40'51'' W.; thence counterclockwise
along a 3 NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]29'15'' N., long.
89[deg]39'04'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]27'08'' N., long. 89[deg]36'37'' W.;
to the point of beginning.
    Designated altitudes. Surface to but not including 6,000 feet MSL.
    Time of designation. Intermittent, 1800 to 2400 local time, as
activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance; other times by NOTAM
with ATC approval.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Navy, Deputy Commander, Naval Special Warfare
Command, Naval Special Warfare N31 Branch, Stennis Space Center, Bay
St. Louis, MS.
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R-4403D Stennis Space Center, MS [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]27'58'' N., long.
89[deg]35'27'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]22'35'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W.;
to lat. 30[deg]20'22'' N., long. 89[deg]31'43'' W.; to lat.
30[deg]19'25'' N., long. 89[deg]35'00'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]18'23'' N.,
long. 89[deg]40'17'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]21'08'' N., long.
89[deg]42'25'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]22'22'' N., long. 89[deg]42'58'' W.;
to lat. 30[deg]23'44'' N., long. 89[deg]42'43'' W.; to lat.
30[deg]26'40'' N., long. 89[deg]40'51'' W.; thence counterclockwise
along a 3 NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]29'15'' N., long.
89[deg]39'04'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]27'08'' N., long. 89[deg]36'37'' W.;
to the point of beginning.
    Designated altitudes. 6,000 feet MSL to 10,000 feet MSL.
    Time of designation. Intermittent, 1800 to 2400 local time, as
activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance; other times by NOTAM
with ATC approval.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Navy, Deputy Commander, Naval Special Warfare
Command, Naval Special Warfare N31 Branch, Stennis Space Center, Bay
St. Louis, MS.
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R-4403E Stennis Space Center, MS [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]29'37'' N., long.
89[deg]35'16'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]29'37'' N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.;
thence clockwise along a 0.85 NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]28'46''
N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]28'46'' N., long.
89[deg]31'34'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]26'25'' N., long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.;
to lat. 30[deg]24'02'' N., long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.; thence
counterclockwise along a 4.2 NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]22'04'' N.,
long. 89[deg]27'17'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]20'22'' N., long.
89[deg]31'43'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]22'35'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W.;
to lat. 30[deg]27'58'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W,; to lat.
30[deg]28'47'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W.; to the point of beginning.
    Designated altitudes. Surface to 10,000 feet MSL.
    Time of designation. Intermittent, 1800 to 2400 local time, as
activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance; other times by NOTAM
with ATC approval.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Navy, Deputy Commander, Naval Special Warfare
Command, Naval Special Warfare N31 Branch, Stennis Space Center, Bay
St. Louis, MS.
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R-4403F Stennis Space Center, MS [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]29'37'' N., long.
89[deg]35'16'' W.; thence clockwise along a 2.5 NM arc centered at lat.
30[deg]28'46'' N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]26'25'' N.,
long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]28'46'' N., long.
89[deg]31'34'' W.; thence counterclockwise along a 0.85 NM arc centered
at lat. 30[deg]28'46'' N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.; to lat.
30[deg]29'37'' N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.; to the point of beginning.
    Designated altitudes. 4,000 feet MSL to 10,000 feet MSL.
    Time of designation. Intermittent, 1800 to 2400 local time, as
activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance; other times by NOTAM
with ATC approval.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Navy, Deputy Commander, Naval Special Warfare
Command, Naval Special Warfare N31 Branch, Stennis Space Center, Bay
St. Louis, MS.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 2, 2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-16059 Filed 7-9-14; 8:45 am]
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