[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 145 (Tuesday, July 28, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45321-45327]
[FR Doc No: 2020-14513]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 9 and 721

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2019-0529; FRL-10009-89]
RIN 2070-AB27

Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (19-6.B)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is issuing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemical substances which are
the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). This action requires
persons to notify EPA least 90 days before commencing manufacture
(defined by statute to include import) or processing of any of these
chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant
new use by this rule. The required notification initiates EPA's
evaluation of the chemical under the conditions of use within the
applicable review period. Persons may not commence manufacture or
processing for the significant new use until EPA

has conducted a review of the notice, made an appropriate determination
on the notice, and has taken such actions as are required as a result
of that determination.

DATES: This rule is effective on September 28, 2020. For purposes of
judicial review, this rule shall be promulgated at 1 p.m. (e.s.t.) on
August 11, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    For technical information contact: Kenneth Moss, Chemical Control
Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill,
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202)
554-1404; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you manufacture,
process, or use the chemical substances contained in this rule. The
following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them.
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Manufacturers or processors of one or more subject
chemical substances (NAICS codes 325 and 324110), e.g., chemical
manufacturing and petroleum refineries.
    This action may also affect certain entities through pre-existing
import certification and export notification rules under TSCA. Chemical
importers are subject to the TSCA section 13 (15 U.S.C. 2612) import
certification requirements promulgated at 19 CFR 12.118 through 12.127
and 19 CFR 127.28. Chemical importers must certify that the shipment of
the chemical substance complies with all applicable rules and Orders
under TSCA. Importers of chemicals subject to these SNURs must certify
their compliance with the SNUR requirements. The EPA policy in support
of import certification appears at 40 CFR part 707, subpart B. In
addition, any persons who export or intend to export a chemical
substance that is the subject of this rule are subject to the export
notification provisions of TSCA section 12(b) (15 U.S.C. 2611(b)) (see
40 CFR 721.20), and must comply with the export notification
requirements in 40 CFR part 707, subpart D.

B. How can I access the docket?

    The docket includes information considered by the Agency in
developing the proposed and final rules. The docket for this action,
identified by the docket identification (ID) number listed at the top
of this document, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket),
Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW,
Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone
number for the Public Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone
number for the OPPT Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Please review the visitor
instructions and additional information about the docket available at
http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Please note that due to the public health emergency the EPA Docket
Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room was closed to public visitors on March
31, 2020. Our EPA/DC staff will continue to provide customer service
via email, phone, and webform. For further information on EPA/DC
services, docket contact information and the current status of the EPA/
DC and Reading Room, please visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Background

A. What action is the Agency taking?

    EPA is finalizing the SNURs as proposed under TSCA section 5(a)(2)
for chemical substances which were the subject of PMNs P-17-109, P-17-
234, P-17-400, P-18-92, P-18-105, P-18-295, and P-19-113. These SNURs
require persons who intend to manufacture or process any of these
chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant
new use to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity.
    Previously, in the Federal Register of October 8, 2019 (84 FR
53663) (FRL-10000-60), EPA proposed SNURs for these chemical substances
and established the record for these SNURs in the docket under docket
ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2019-0529. That docket includes information
considered by the Agency in developing the proposed and final rules.
    EPA only received anonymous public comments on the proposed rule
that were general in nature and did not pertain to the proposed rule;
therefore, no response is required. EPA is finalizing the SNURs as
proposed.

B. What is the Agency's authority for taking this action?

    TSCA section 5(a)(2) (15 U.S.C. 2604(a)(2)) authorizes EPA to
determine that a use of a chemical substance is a ``significant new
use.'' EPA must make this determination by rule after considering all
relevant factors, including the four bulleted TSCA section 5(a)(2)
factors listed in Unit III.

C. Applicability of General Provisions

    General provisions for SNURs appear in 40 CFR part 721, subpart A.
These provisions describe persons subject to the rule, recordkeeping
requirements, exemptions to reporting requirements, and applicability
of the rule to uses occurring before the effective date of the rule.
Provisions relating to user fees appear at 40 CFR part 700. According
to 40 CFR 721.1(c), persons subject to these SNURs must comply with the
same significant new use notice (SNUN) requirements and EPA regulatory
procedures as submitters of PMNs under TSCA section 5(a)(1)(A). In
particular, these requirements include the information submission
requirements of TSCA sections 5(b) and 5(d)(1), the exemptions
authorized by TSCA sections 5(h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(5), and
the regulations at 40 CFR part 720. Once EPA receives a SNUN, EPA must
either determine that the significant new use is not likely to present
an unreasonable risk of injury or take such regulatory action as is
associated with an alternative determination before the manufacture or
processing for the significant new use can commence. If EPA determines
that the significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable
risk, EPA is required under TSCA section 5(g) to make public, and
submit for publication in the Federal Register, a statement of EPA's
findings.

III. Significant New Use Determination

    TSCA section 5(a)(2) states that EPA's determination that a use of
a chemical substance is a significant new use must be made after
consideration of all relevant factors, including:
     The projected volume of manufacturing and processing of a
chemical substance.
     The extent to which a use changes the type or form of
exposure of human beings or the environment to a chemical substance.
     The extent to which a use increases the magnitude and
duration of exposure

of human beings or the environment to a chemical substance.
     The reasonably anticipated manner and methods of
manufacturing, processing, distribution in commerce, and disposal of a
chemical substance.
    In addition to these factors enumerated in TSCA section 5(a)(2),
the statute authorizes EPA to consider any other relevant factors. In
determining what would constitute a significant new use for the
chemical substances that are the subject of these SNURs, EPA considered
relevant information about the toxicity of the chemical substances, and
potential human exposures and environmental releases that may be
associated with the substances, in the context of the four bulleted
TSCA section 5(a)(2) factors listed in this unit. During its review of
these chemicals, EPA identified certain conditions of use that are not
intended by the submitters, but reasonably foreseen to occur. EPA is
finalizing its proposed designation of those reasonably foreseen
conditions of use as well as certain other circumstances of use as
significant new uses.

IV. Public Comments on Proposed Rule and EPA Responses

    EPA only received anonymous public comments on the proposed rule
that were general in nature and did not pertain to the proposed rule;
therefore, no response is required. EPA made no changes to the proposed
SNURs based on these comments.

V. Substances Subject to This Rule

    EPA is establishing significant new use and recordkeeping
requirements for chemical substances in 40 CFR part 721, subpart E. In
Unit IV. of the proposed SNUR (see Unit II.A.), EPA provided the
following information for each chemical substance:
     PMN number.
     Chemical name (generic name, if the specific name is
claimed as confidential business information (CBI)).
     Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry number (if
assigned for non-confidential chemical identities).
     Basis for the SNUR.
     Potentially Useful Information.
     CFR citation assigned in the regulatory text section of
these rules.
    The regulatory text section of these rules specifies the activities
designated as significant new uses. Certain new uses, including
production volume limits and other uses designated in the rules, may be
claimed as CBI.
    The chemical substances that are the subject of these SNURs
completed premanufacture review. In addition to those conditions of use
intended by the submitter, EPA has identified certain other reasonably
foreseen conditions of use and/or other circumstances of use. EPA has
preliminarily determined that the chemicals under their intended
conditions of use are not likely to present an unreasonable risk.
However, EPA has not assessed risks associated with the reasonably
foreseen conditions of use for these chemicals. EPA is designating
these reasonably foreseen conditions of use and other circumstances of
use as significant new uses. As a result, those significant new uses
cannot occur without first going through a separate, subsequent EPA
review and determination process associated with a SNUN.

VI. Rationale and Objectives of the Rule

A. Rationale

    During review of the PMNs submitted for the chemical substances
that are the subject of these SNURs and as further discussed in Unit
IV. of the proposed rule, EPA identified certain reasonably foreseen
conditions of use as well as certain other circumstances of use
different from the intended conditions of use identified in the PMNs
and determined that those changes could result in changes in the type
or form of exposure to the chemical substances and/or increased
exposures to the chemical substances and/or changes in the reasonably
anticipated manner and methods of manufacturing, processing,
distribution in commerce, and disposal of the chemical substances.

B. Objectives

    EPA is issuing these SNURs because the Agency wants:
     To receive notice of any person's intent to manufacture or
process a listed chemical substance for the described significant new
use before that activity begins.
     To have an opportunity to review and evaluate data
submitted in a SNUN before the notice submitter begins manufacturing or
processing a listed chemical substance for the described significant
new use.
     To be obligated to make a determination under TSCA section
5(a)(3) regarding the use described in the SNUN, under the conditions
of use. The Agency will either determine under TSCA section 5(a)(3)(C)
that the significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable
risk, including an unreasonable risk to a potentially exposed or
susceptible subpopulation identified as relevant by the Administrator
under the conditions of use, or make a determination under TSCA section
5(a)(3)(A) or (B) and take the required regulatory action associated
with the determination, before manufacture or processing for the
significant new use of the chemical substance can occur.
    Issuance of a SNUR for a chemical substance does not signify that
the chemical substance is listed on the TSCA Chemical Substance
Inventory (TSCA Inventory). Guidance on how to determine if a chemical
substance is on the TSCA Inventory is available on the internet at
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/existingchemicals/pubs/tscainventory/index.html.

VII. Applicability of the Significant New Use Designation

    To establish a significant new use, EPA must determine that the use
is not ongoing. The chemical substances subject to this rule have
undergone premanufacture review. In cases where EPA has not received a
notice of commencement (NOC) and the chemical substance has not been
added to the TSCA Inventory, no person may commence such activities
without first submitting a PMN. Therefore, for chemical substances for
which an NOC has not been submitted EPA concludes that the designated
significant new uses are not ongoing.
    EPA designated October 2, 2019 (the date of web posting of the
proposed rule) as the cutoff date for determining whether the new use
is ongoing. The objective of EPA's approach has been to ensure that a
person could not defeat a SNUR by initiating a significant new use
before the effective date of the final rule.
    In the unlikely event that a person began commercial manufacture or
processing of the chemical substances for a significant new use
identified as of that date, that person will have to cease any such
activity upon the effective date of the final rule. To resume their
activities, that person would have to first comply with all applicable
SNUR notification requirements and wait until EPA has conducted a
review of the notice, made an appropriate determination on the notice,
and has taken such actions as are required with that determination.

VIII. Development and Submission of Information

    EPA recognizes that TSCA section 5 does not require development of
any particular new information (e.g., generating test data) before
submission of a SNUN. There is an exception: If a person is required to
submit information for a chemical substance pursuant to a rule, Order
or consent agreement under TSCA section 4 (15 U.S.C. 2603), then

TSCA section 5(b)(1)(A) (15 U.S.C. 2604(b)(1)(A)) requires such
information to be submitted to EPA at the time of submission of the
SNUN.
    In the absence of a rule, Order, or consent agreement under TSCA
section 4 covering the chemical substance, persons are required only to
submit information in their possession or control and to describe any
other information known to or reasonably ascertainable by them (see 40
CFR 720.50). However, upon review of PMNs and SNUNs, the Agency has the
authority to require appropriate testing. Unit IV. of the proposed rule
lists potentially useful information for the SNURs listed in this
document. Descriptions are provided for informational purposes. The
information identified in Unit IV. of the proposed rule will be
potentially useful to EPA's evaluation in the event that someone
submits a SNUN for the significant new use. Companies who are
considering submitting a SNUN are encouraged, but not required, to
develop the information on the substance
    EPA strongly encourages persons, before performing any testing, to
consult with the Agency. Furthermore, pursuant to TSCA section 4(h),
which pertains to reduction of testing in vertebrate animals, EPA
encourages consultation with the Agency on the use of alternative test
methods and strategies (also called New Approach Methodologies, or
NAMs), if available, to generate the recommended test data. EPA
encourages dialog with Agency representatives to help determine how
best the submitter can meet both the data needs and the objective of
TSCA section 4(h).
    The potentially useful information described in Unit IV. of the
proposed rule may not be the only means of providing information to
evaluate the chemical substance associated with the significant new
uses. However, submitting a SNUN without any test data may increase the
likelihood that EPA will take action under TSCA sections 5(e) or 5(f).
EPA recommends that potential SNUN submitters contact EPA early enough
so that they will be able to conduct the appropriate tests.
    SNUN submitters should be aware that EPA will be better able to
evaluate SNUNs that provide detailed information on the following:
     Human exposure and environmental release that may result
from the significant new use of the chemical substances.
     Information on risks posed by the chemical substances
compared to risks posed by potential substitutes.

IX. Procedural Determinations

    By this rule, EPA is establishing certain significant new uses
which have been claimed as CBI subject to Agency confidentiality
regulations at 40 CFR part 2 and 40 CFR part 720, subpart E. Absent a
final determination or other disposition of the confidentiality claim
under 40 CFR part 2 procedures, EPA is required to keep this
information confidential. EPA promulgated a procedure to deal with the
situation where a specific significant new use is CBI, at 40 CFR
721.1725(b)(1).
    Under these procedures, a manufacturer or processor may request EPA
to determine whether a proposed use would be a significant new use
under the rule. The manufacturer or processor must show that it has a
bona fide intent to manufacture or process the chemical substance and
must identify the specific use for which it intends to manufacture or
process the chemical substance. If EPA concludes that the person has
shown a bona fide intent to manufacture or process the chemical
substance, EPA will tell the person whether the use identified in the
bona fide submission would be a significant new use under the rule.
Since most of the chemical identities of the chemical substances
subject to these SNURs are also CBI, manufacturers and processors can
combine the bona fide submission under the procedure in 40 CFR
721.1725(b)(1) with that under 40 CFR 721.11 into a single step.
    If EPA determines that the use identified in the bona fide
submission would not be a significant new use, i.e., the use does not
meet the criteria specified in the rule for a significant new use, that
person can manufacture or process the chemical substance so long as the
significant new use trigger is not met. In the case of a production
volume trigger, this means that the aggregate annual production volume
does not exceed that identified in the bona fide submission to EPA.
Because of confidentiality concerns, EPA does not typically disclose
the actual production volume that constitutes the use trigger. Thus, if
the person later intends to exceed that volume, a new bona fide
submission would be necessary to determine whether that higher volume
would be a significant new use.

X. SNUN Submissions

    According to 40 CFR 721.1(c), persons submitting a SNUN must comply
with the same notification requirements and EPA regulatory procedures
as persons submitting a PMN, including submission of test data on
health and environmental effects as described in 40 CFR 720.50. SNUNs
must be submitted on EPA Form No. 7710-25, generated using e-PMN
software, and submitted to the Agency in accordance with the procedures
set forth in 40 CFR 720.40 and 721.25. E-PMN software is available
electronically at http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems.

XI. Economic Analysis

    EPA has evaluated the potential costs of establishing SNUN
requirements for potential manufacturers and processors of the chemical
substances subject to this rule. EPA's complete economic analysis is
available in the docket under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2019-0529.

XII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive
Order 13563: Improving Regulations and Regulatory Review

    This action establishes SNURs for several new chemical substances
that were the subject of PMNs. The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) has exempted these types of actions from review under Executive
Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821,
January 21, 2011).

B. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

    According to PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), an agency may not
conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a
collection of information that requires OMB approval under PRA, unless
it has been approved by OMB and displays a currently valid OMB control
number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of
the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register, are listed in 40 CFR
part 9, and included on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. EPA is amending the table in 40 CFR part 9 to list the OMB
approval number for the information collection requirements contained
in this action. This listing of the OMB control numbers and their
subsequent codification in the CFR satisfies the display requirements
of PRA and OMB's implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320. This
Information Collection Request (ICR) was previously subject to public
notice and comment prior to OMB approval, and given the technical
nature of the table, EPA finds that further notice and comment to amend
it is unnecessary. As a result, EPA finds that there is ``good cause''
under section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (5
U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B)) to amend this table without further notice and
comment.

    The information collection requirements related to this action have
already been approved by OMB pursuant to PRA under OMB control number
2070-0012 (EPA ICR No. 574). This action does not impose any burden
requiring additional OMB approval. If an entity were to submit a SNUN
to the Agency, the annual burden is estimated to average between 30 and
170 hours per response. This burden estimate includes the time needed
to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and
maintain the data needed, and complete, review, and submit the required
SNUN.
    Send any comments about the accuracy of the burden estimate, and
any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including
through the use of automated collection techniques, to the Director,
Regulatory Support Division, Office of Mission Support (2822T),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460-0001. Please remember to include the OMB control number in any
correspondence, but do not submit any completed forms to this address.

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    Pursuant to section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
(5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Agency hereby certifies that promulgation
of this SNUR would not have a significant adverse economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities. The requirement to submit a SNUN
applies to any person (including small or large entities) who intends
to engage in any activity described in the final rule as a
``significant new use.'' Because these uses are ``new,'' based on all
information currently available to EPA, EPA has concluded that no small
or large entities presently engage in such activities.
    A SNUR requires that any person who intends to engage in such
activity in the future must first notify EPA by submitting a SNUN.
Although some small entities may decide to pursue a significant new use
in the future, EPA cannot presently determine how many, if any, there
may be. However, EPA's experience to date is that, in response to the
promulgation of SNURs covering over 1,000 chemicals, the Agency
receives only a small number of notices per year. For example, the
number of SNUNs received was seven in Federal fiscal year (FY) 2013, 13
in FY2014, six in FY2015, 10 in FY2016, 14 in FY2017, and 11 in FY2018
and only a fraction of these were from small businesses. In addition,
the Agency currently offers relief to qualifying small businesses by
reducing the SNUN submission fee from $16,000 to $2,800. This lower fee
reduces the total reporting and recordkeeping of cost of submitting a
SNUN to about $10,116 for qualifying small firms. Therefore, the
potential economic impacts of complying with this SNUR are not expected
to be significant or adversely impact a substantial number of small
entities. In a SNUR that published in the Federal Register of June 2,
1997 (62 FR 29684) (FRL-5597-1), the Agency presented its general
determination that final SNURs are not expected to have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, which was
provided to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business
Administration.

D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)

    Based on EPA's experience with proposing and finalizing SNURs,
State, local, and Tribal governments have not been impacted by these
rulemakings, and EPA does not have any reasons to believe that any
State, local, or Tribal government will be impacted by this action. As
such, EPA has determined that this action does not impose any
enforceable duty, contain any unfunded mandate, or otherwise have any
effect on small governments subject to the requirements of UMRA
sections 202, 203, 204, or 205 (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).

E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism

    This action will not have a substantial direct effect on 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, as specified in Executive Order 13132, entitled
``Federalism'' (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999).

F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian
Tribe Governments

    This action does not have Tribal implications because it is not
expected to have substantial direct effects on Indian Tribes. This
action does not significantly nor uniquely affect the communities of
Indian Tribal governments, nor does it involve or impose any
requirements that affect Indian Tribes. Accordingly, the requirements
of Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), do not apply
to this action.

G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental
Health Risks and Safety Risks

    This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885,
April 23, 1997), because this is not an economically significant
regulatory action as defined by Executive Order 12866, and this action
does not address environmental health or safety risks
disproportionately affecting children.

H. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use

    This action is not subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355,
May 22, 2001), because this action is not expected to affect energy
supply, distribution, or use and because this action is not a
significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.

I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA)

    In addition, since this action does not involve any technical
standards, NTTAA section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note), does not apply to
this action.

J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations

    This action does not entail special considerations of environmental
justice related issues as delineated by Executive Order 12898 (59 FR
7629, February 16, 1994).

XIII. Congressional Review Act (CRA)

    Pursuant to the CRA (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will submit a
report containing this rule and other required information to the U.S.
Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General
of the United States prior to publication of the rule in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).

List of Subjects

40 CFR Part 9

    Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

40 CFR Part 721

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: June 23, 2020.
Tala Henry,
Deputy Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.

    Therefore, 40 CFR parts 9 and 721 are amended as follows:

PART 9--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 9 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 135 et seq., 136-136y; 15 U.S.C. 2001, 2003,
2005, 2006, 2601-2671; 21 U.S.C. 331j, 346a, 348; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq., 1311, 1313d, 1314, 1318, 1321, 1326, 1330,
1342, 1344, 1345 (d) and (e), 1361; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR,
1971-1975 Comp. p. 973; 42 U.S.C. 241, 242b, 243, 246, 300f, 300g,
300g-1, 300g-2, 300g-3, 300g-4, 300g-5, 300g-6, 300j-1, 300j-2,
300j-3, 300j-4, 300j-9, 1857 et seq., 6901-6992k, 7401-7671q, 7542,
9601-9657, 11023, 11048.

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2. In Sec.  9.1, add Sec. Sec.  721.11412 through 721.11419 in
numerical order under the undesignated center heading ``Significant New
Uses of Chemical Substances'' to read as follows:

Sec.  9.1  OMB approvals under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

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          40 CFR citation                      OMB control No.
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               Significant New Uses of Chemical Substances
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                  721.11412                            2070-0012
                  721.11413                            2070-0012
                  721.11414                            2070-0012
                  721.11415                            2070-0012
                  721.11416                            2070-0012
                  721.11417                            2070-0012
                  721.11419                            2070-0012

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PART 721--[AMENDED]

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3. The authority citation for part 721 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c).

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4. Add Sec. Sec.  721.11412 through 721.11419 to subpart E to read as
follows:

Subpart E--Significant New Uses for Specific Chemical Substances

Sec.
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721.11412 Alkyldiamine, aminoalkyl dimethylaminoalkyl dimethyl-
(generic).
721.11413 Oxirane, 2-(chloromethyl)-, polymer with 2-methyloxirane
polymer with oxirane bis(2-aminopropyl) ether.
721.11414 Terpolymer of vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene and
2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (generic).
721.11415 Phosphonium, tributylmethyl-, iodide (1:1).
721.11416 Phosphorous acid, triisotridecyl ester.
721.11417 1,3-Butanediol, (3R)-.
721.11418 [Reserved]
721.11419 Metal oxide-chloro (generic).
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Sec.  721.11412   Alkyldiamine, aminoalkyl dimethylaminoalkyl dimethyl-
(generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as
alkyldiamine, aminoalkyl dimethylaminoalkyl dimethyl- (PMN P-17-109) is
subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses
described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. It is a
significant new use to manufacture, processing or use of the PMN
substance in a manner that results in inhalation exposure.
    (ii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) where N=660.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c), (i), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers,
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

Sec.  721.11413   Oxirane, 2-(chloromethyl)-, polymer with 2-
methyloxirane polymer with oxirane bis(2-aminopropyl) ether.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as oxirane, 2-
(chloromethyl)-, polymer with 2-methyloxirane polymer with oxirane
bis(2-aminopropyl) ether (PMN P-17-234, CAS No. 78390-60-0) is subject
to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described
in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(g). It is a significant new use to
manufacture, processing or use of the PMN substance in a manner that
results in inhalation exposure.
    (ii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) where N=27.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c), (i), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers,
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

Sec.  721.11414  Terpolymer of vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene
and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as
terpolymer of vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene and 2,3,3,3-
tetrafluoropropene (PMN P-17-400) is subject to reporting under this
section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of
this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(f), (j), (v)(1) and (2), (w)(1) and (2),
and (x)(1) and (2).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c) and (i) are applicable to manufacturers and
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section.
The provisions of Sec.  721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph (a)(2)(i) of
this section.

Sec.  721.11415  Phosphonium, tributylmethyl-, iodide (1:1).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as phosphonium,
tributylmethyl-, iodide (1:1) (PMN P-18-92, CAS No. 1702-42-7) is
subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses
described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. It is a
significant new use to manufacture, processing or use of the PMN
substance in a manner that results in inhalation exposure.
    (ii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) where N=56.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).

    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c), (i), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers
and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

Sec.  721.11416  Phosphorous acid, triisotridecyl ester.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as phosphorous acid,
triisotridecyl ester (PMN P-18-105, CAS No. 77745-66-5) is subject to
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.63(a)(4) through (6), (b), and (c). When determining which persons
are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.  721.63(a)(4),
engineering control measures (e.g., enclosure or confinement of the
operation, general and local ventilation) or administrative control
measures (e.g., workplace policies and procedures) shall be considered
and implemented to prevent exposure, where feasible. For Sec.
721.63(a)(5), respirators must provide a National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) assigned protection factor (APF)
of at least 50, or 1000 if spray applied. For purposes of Sec.
721.63(a)(6), the airborne form(s) of the substance include
particulate, and for Sec.  721.63(b), the concentration is set at 1.0%.
    (ii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. It is a
significant new use to use the chemical substance for other than as PVC
additive and coatings additive.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c) and (i) are applicable to manufacturers,
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

Sec.  721.11417  1,3-Butanediol, (3R)-.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as 1,3-butanediol,
(3R)-(PMN P-18-295, CAS No. 6290-03-5) is subject to reporting under
this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2)
of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(g). It is a significant new use to use the
chemical substance for other than as an ingredient in consumer cleaning
products.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c) and (i) are applicable to manufacturers,
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.

Sec.  721.11418  [Reserved]

Sec.  721.11419  Metal oxide-chloro (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as metal
oxide-chloro (PMN P-19-113) is subject to reporting under this section
for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this
section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(j). It is a significant new use to
manufacture, processing or use of the PMN substance in a manner that
results in inhalation exposure.
    (ii) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) where N=13.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c), (i), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers,
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section.
The provisions of Sec.  721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraph (a)(2)(i) of
this section.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0473]

Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management
and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0046

AGENCY:  Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION:  Thirty-day notice requesting comments.

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SUMMARY:  In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the
U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR),
abstracted below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension
of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0046,
Certificates of Financial Responsibility under the Oil Pollution Act of
1990 without change. Our ICR describe the information we seek to
collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only
impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.

DATES:  Comments must reach the Coast Guard and OIRA on or before
December 21, 2015.

ADDRESSES:  You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number [USCG-2015-0473] to the Coast Guard using the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. Alternatively, you
may submit comments to OIRA using one of the following means:
    (1) Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Mail: OIRA, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503,
attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard.
    (3) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. To ensure your comments are received in a
timely manner, mark the fax, attention Desk Officer for the Coast
Guard.
    A copy of the ICR is available through the docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available from:
COMMANDANT (CG-612), ATTN: PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT MANAGER, U.S. COAST
GUARD, 2100 2ND STREET SW., STOP 7710, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7710.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Contact Mr. Anthony Smith, Office of
Information Management, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or fax<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for questions on these documents.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    This Notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an application to
OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a Coast Guard
collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains information
describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's likely burden on
the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection,
and other important information describing the Collection. There is one
ICR for each Collection. The Coast Guard invites comments on whether
this ICR should be granted based on the Collection being necessary for
the proper performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the
Coast Guard would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical
utility of the Collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of
the Collection; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of information subject to the Collection; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the Collection on respondents, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology. These
comments will help OIRA determine whether to approve the ICR referred
to in this Notice.
    We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments
and related materials. Comments to Coast Guard or OIRA must contain the
OMB Control Number of the ICR. They must also contain the docket number
of this request, [USCG-2015-0473], and must be received by December 21,
2015.

Submitting Comments

    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions. Documents mentioned in this notice, and all public
comments, are in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and
can be viewed by following that Web site's instructions. Additionally,
if you go to the online docket and sign up for email alerts, you will
be notified when comments are posted.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal
Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal
Register (70 FR 15086).
    OIRA posts its decisions on ICRs online at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain after the comment period for each ICR. An OMB Notice
of Action on each ICR will become available via a hyperlink in the OMB
Control Number: 1625-0046.

Previous Request for Comments

    This request provides a 30-day comment period required by OIRA. The
Coast Guard has published the 60-day notice (80 FR 45667, July 31,
2015) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That Notice elicited no
comments. Accordingly, no changes have been made to the Collections.

Information Collection Request

    1. Title: Certificates of Financial Responsibility under the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0046.
    Summary: The information collection requirements described in this
supporting statement are necessary to provide evidence of a
respondent's ability to pay for removal costs and damages associated
with discharges or substantial threats of discharges of hazardous
material or oil into the navigable waters, adjoining shorelines or the
exclusive economic zone of the United States. The requirements are

imposed generally on operators and financial guarantors of vessels over
300 gross tons.
    Need: If the requested information is not collected, the Coast
Guard will be unable to comply with the provisions of OPA and CERCLA to
ensure that responsible parties have the ability to pay for cleanup
costs and damages when there is an oil or hazardous material spill or
threat of a spill.
    Legal authority: Section 1002 of OPA 90, as limited by section
1004(a), or section 107(a)(1) of CERCLA.
    Forms: CG-5585, Application for Vessel Certificate of Financial
Responsibility (Water Pollution); CG-5586, Insurance Guaranty; CG-5586-
1, Master Insurance Guaranty; CG-5586-2, Surety Bond Guaranty; CG-5586-
3, Financial Guaranty; and CG-5586-4, Master Financial Guaranty.
    Respondents: Vessel operators and approved insurers. Respondents
are estimated at 3,300.
    Frequency: Annually, to include collection of information on a
three year cycle.
    Hour Burden Estimate: The estimated annual burden remains 3,400
hours a year.

    Authority:  The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35, as amended.

    Dated: November 10, 2015.
Thomas P. Michelli,
U.S. Coast Guard, Deputy Chief Information Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. OR10-7-000]

Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership; Notice of Filing of
Supplement to Facilities Surcharge Settlement

February 25, 2010.
    Take notice that on February 19, 2010, Enbridge Energy, Limited
Partnership (Enbridge Energy), with the support of the Canadian
Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), submitted a Supplement to
the Facilities Surcharge Settlement approved by the Commission on June
30, 2004, in Docket No. OR04-2-000.\1\
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    \1\ Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership, 107 FERC ] 61,336
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    Any person desiring to intervene and comment on this Supplement to
the Settlement should submit an original and 14 copies of its comments
and motion to intervene with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, no later than March 8,
2010. Reply comments will be due no later than March 15, 2010.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of comments and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://
www.ferc.gov. The filings in this proceeding 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 ``eSubcription'' 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>.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-82734; File No. SR-CboeEDGX-2018-007]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.; Notice
of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To
Expand the Short Term Options Series Program To Allow Monday
Expirations for SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Options on the Exchange's Equity
Options Platform

February 16, 2018.
    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 February 15, 2018, Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange''
or ``EDGX Options'') 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 Exchange
has designated this proposal as a ``non-controversial'' proposed rule
change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii) thereunder,\4\ which renders it effective upon filing with
the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange filed a proposal to expand the Short Term Options
Series Program to allow Monday expirations for SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
(``SPY'') options.
(additions are italicized; deletions are [bracketed])
* * * * *

Rules of Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.

* * * * *
Rule 16.1. Definitions
    (a) With respect to the Rules contained in Chapters XVI to XXIX
below, relating to the trading of options contracts on the Exchange,
the following terms shall have the meanings specified in this Rule. A
term defined elsewhere in the Exchange Rules shall have the same
meaning with respect to this Chapter XVI, unless otherwise defined
below.
    (1)-(56) (No change).
    (57) The term ``Short Term Option Series'' means a series in an
option class that is approved for listing and trading on the Exchange
in which the series is opened for trading on any Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday that is a business day and that expires
on the Monday, Wednesday or Friday of the next business week, or, in
the case of a series that is listed on a Friday and expires on a
Monday, is listed one business week and one business day prior to that
expiration. If a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday is not a
business day, the series may be opened (or shall expire) on the first
business day immediately prior to that Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or
Friday, respectively. For a series listed pursuant to this section for
Monday expiration, if a Monday is not a business day, the series shall
expire on the first business day immediately following that Monday.

    (58)-(63) (No change).

Interpretations and Policies

    .01 (No change).
* * * * *
Rule 19.6. Series of Options Contracts Open for Trading
    (a)-(g) (No change).

Interpretations and Policies

    .01-.04 (No change).
    .05 After an option class has been approved for listing and trading
on EDGX Options, the Exchange may open for trading on any Thursday or
Friday that is a business day (``Short Term Option Opening Date'')
series of options on that class that expire on each of the next five
(5) Fridays that are business days and are not Fridays in which monthly
options series or Quarterly Options Series expire (``Short Term Option
Expiration Dates''). The Exchange may have no more than a total of five
Short Term Option Expiration Dates, not including any Monday or
Wednesday SPY Expirations as provided in paragraph (g) below. If EDGX
Options is not open for business on the respective Thursday or Friday,
the Short Term Option Opening Date will be the first business day
immediately prior to that respective Thursday or Friday. Similarly, if
EDGX Options is not open for business on the Friday that the options
are set to expire, the Short Term Option Expiration Date will be the
first business day immediately prior to that Friday. Regarding Short
Term Option Series:
    (a) (No change).
    (b) With the exception of Monday and Wednesday SPY Expirations, no
Short Term Option Series may expire in the same week in which monthly
option series on the same class expire or, in the case of Quarterly
Options Series, on an expiration that coincides with an expiration of
Quarterly Options Series on the same class.
    (c)-(f) (No change).
    (g) Monday and Wednesday SPY Expirations. The Exchange may open for
trading on any Friday or Monday that is a business day series of
options on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (``SPY'') to expire on any Monday
of the month that is a business day and is not a Monday on which
Quarterly Options Series expire (``Monday SPY Expirations''), provided
that any Friday on which the Exchange opens for trading a Monday SPY
Expiration is one business week and one business day prior to
expiration. The Exchange may also open for trading on any Tuesday or
Wednesday that is a business day series of SPY options [on the SPDR S&P
500 ETF Trust (``SPY'')] to expire on any Wednesday of the month that
is a business day and is not a Wednesday [i]on which Quarterly Options
Series expire (``Wednesday SPY Expirations''). The Exchange may list up
to five consecutive Monday SPY Expirations and up to five consecutive
Wednesday SPY Expirations at one time; the Exchange may have no more
than a total of five Monday SPY Expirations and no more than a total of
five Wednesday SPY Expirations. Monday and Wednesday SPY Expirations
will be subject to the provisions of this Rule.
    .06-.07 (No change).
* * * * *
    The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange's
website at www.markets.cboe.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 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 parts 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 expand the Short Term Options Series
Program described in Rule 19.6 to allow the listing and trading of SPY
options with Monday expirations. The Exchange also proposes to make
corresponding changes to the definition of Short Term Options Series in
Rule 16.1. This is a competitive filing based on a filing submitted by
Nasdaq PHLX LLC (``Phlx''), which the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') recently approved.\5\
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    Currently, as set forth in Rule 16.1(a)(57), a Short Term Option
Series is a series in an option class that is approved for listing and
trading on the Exchange in which the series is opened for trading on
any Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday that is a business day and
that expires on the Wednesday or Friday of the next business week. The
Exchange now proposes to amend Rule 16.1(a)(57) to permit the listing
of options series that expire on Mondays. Specifically, the Exchange
proposes that it may open for trading series of options on any Monday
that is a business day and that expires on the Monday of the next
business week. The Exchange also proposes to list Monday expirations
series on Fridays that precede the expiration Monday by one business
week plus one business day. Since Rule 16.1(a)(57) already provides for
the listing of short term option series on Fridays, the Exchange is not
modifying this provision to allow for Friday listing of Monday
expiration series. However, the Exchange is amending Rule 16.1(a)(57)
to clarify that, in the case of a series that is listed on a Friday and
expires on a Monday, that series must be listed one business week and
one business day prior to that expiration (i.e. two Fridays prior to
expiration). Monday expirations are not a novel proposal. Specifically,
Cboe Exchange, Inc. (``Cboe Options'') is currently able to list Monday
expirations for broad-based index options.\6\ Additionally, Phlx
recently received Commission approval to list Monday SPY
Expirations.\7\
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    \6\ See Cboe Options Rule 24.9(e) (describing Cboe Options
nonstandard expirations pilot program). Pursuant to the nonstandard
expirations pilot program, if Cboe Options is not open for business
on a respective Monday, the normally Monday expiring Weekly
Expirations will expire on the following business day.
    \7\ See supra note 5.
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    The Exchange also proposes to amend Rule 16.1(a)(57) to address the
expiration of Monday expiration series when the Monday is not a
business day. In that case, the rule will provide that the series will
expire on the first business day immediately following that Monday.
This procedure differs from the expiration date of the Wednesday
expiration series that are scheduled to expire on a holiday. In that
case, the Wednesday expiration series will expire on the first business
day immediately prior to that Wednesday (e.g., Tuesday of that
week).\8\ However, the Exchange believes it is preferable to require
Monday expiration series in this scenario to expire on the Tuesday of
that week rather than the previous business day (e.g., the previous
Friday), since the Tuesday is closer in time to the scheduled
expiration date of the series than the previous Friday, and therefore
may be more representative of anticipated market conditions. The
Exchange also notes that Cboe Options

uses the same procedure for options on the S&P 500 index (``SPX'') with
Monday expirations that are listed pursuant to its Nonstandard
Expirations Pilot Program and that are scheduled to expire on a
holiday.\9\
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    \8\ See Rule 16.1(a)(57).
    \9\ See Rule 24.9(e) (describing Cboe Options' nonstandard
expirations pilot program). Pursuant to the nonstandard expirations
pilot program, if Cboe Options' is not open for business on a
respective Monday, the normally Monday expiring Weekly Expirations
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    The Exchange also proposes to make corresponding changes to Rule
19.6, Interpretation and Policy .05, which sets forth the requirements
for SPY options that are listed pursuant to the Short Term Options
Series Program, to permit Monday SPY expirations (``Monday SPY
Expirations''). Accordingly, the Exchange proposes to amend
Interpretation and Policy .05(g) to state the Exchange may open for
trading on any Friday or Monday that is a business day series of SPY
options to expire on any Monday of the month that is a business day and
is not a Monday on which Quarterly Options Series expire, provided that
Monday SPY Expirations that are listed on a Friday must be listed at
least one business week and one business day prior to the expiration.
    As with Wednesday SPY Expirations, the proposed rule change states
the Exchange may list up to five consecutive Monday SPY Expirations at
one time, and may have no more than a total of five Monday SPY
Expirations (in addition to a maximum of five Short Term Options Series
expirations for SPY options expiring on Friday and five Wednesday SPY
Expirations). The Exchange proposes to clarify that the five
expirations limit in the current Short Term Option Series Program would
not include any Monday SPY Expirations. The five expirations limit in
the current Short Term Option Series Program currently excludes any
Wednesday SPY Expirations. This means, under the proposed rule change,
the Exchange may list five Short Term Option Series expirations for SPY
expiring on Friday, five Wednesday SPY Expirations, and five Monday SPY
Expirations. The Exchange will also clarify that, as with Wednesday SPY
Expirations, Monday SPY Expirations will be subject to the provisions
of Rule 19.6.
    The proposed rule change also amends Rule 19.6, Interpretation and
Policy .05(b), which addresses the listing of Short Term Option Series
that expire in the same week as monthly or quarterly options series.
Currently, the rule states no Short Term Option Series may expire in
the same week in which monthly option series on the same class expire
(with the exception of Wednesday SPY Expirations) or, in the case of
Quarterly Option Series, on an expiration that coincides with an
expiration of Quarterly Option Series on the same class. As with
Wednesday SPY Expirations, the Exchange proposes to permit Monday SPY
Expirations to expire in the same week as monthly option series on the
same class. The Exchange believes it is reasonable to extend this
exemption to Monday SPY Expirations because Monday SPY Expirations and
standard monthly options will not expire on the same trading day, as
standard monthly options expire on Fridays. Additionally, the Exchange
believes that not listing Monday SPY Expirations for one week every
month because there was a monthly SPY expiration on the Friday of that
week would create investor confusion.
    The interval between strike prices for the proposed Monday SPY
Expirations will be the same as those for the current Short Term Option
Series for Wednesday and Friday SPY Expirations, which is a $0.50
strike interval minimum.\10\
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    \10\ See Rule 19.6, Interpretation and Policy .05(f) (the
Exchange may open for trading Short Term Option Series at $0.50
strike price intervals for classes that trade in $1 dollar
increments and are in the Short Term Option Series Program).
Pursuant to Rule 19.4(d)(4), Interpretation and Policy .02, SPY
options have $1 strike price intervals for non-Short Term Option
Program series.
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    Currently, for each option class eligible for participation in the
Short Term Option Series Program, the Exchange is limited to opening 30
series for each expiration date for the specific class. The 30 series
restriction does not include series that are opened by other securities
exchanges under their respective short term option rules; the Exchange
may list these additional series that are listed by other
exchanges.\11\ This 30 series restriction will apply to Monday SPY
Expirations as well. In addition, the Exchange will be able to list
series that are listed by other exchanges, assuming they file similar
rules with the Commission to list SPY options expiring on Mondays.
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    As is the case with other options series listed pursuant to the
Short Term Option Series, the Monday SPY Expiration series will be
p.m.-settled. The Exchange does not believe that any market disruptions
will be encountered with the introduction of p.m.-settled Monday
expirations. The Exchange has necessary capacity and surveillance
programs in place to support and properly monitor trading in the
proposed Monday expiration series, including Monday SPY Expirations.
The Exchange currently trades p.m.-settled Short Term Option Series
that expire almost every Wednesday and Friday, which provide market
participants with a tool to hedge special events and to reduce the
premium cost of buying protection. The Exchange notes it has been
listing Wednesday expirations since 2016. With the exception of Monday
expiration series that are scheduled to expire on a holiday, the
Exchange does not believe there are any material differences between
Monday SPY Expirations and Wednesday or Friday SPY Expirations.
    The Exchange seeks to introduce Monday SPY Expirations to, among
other things, expand hedging tools available to market participants and
to continue the reduction of the premium cost of buying protection. The
Exchange believes Monday SPY Expirations, similar to Wednesday and
Friday SPY Expirations, will allow market participants to purchase a
SPY option based on their timing as needed and allow them to tailor
their investment and hedging needs more effectively.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') and the rules and
regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange and, in particular,
the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.\12\ Specifically, the
Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \13\ requirements that the rules of an exchange be
designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to
promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing,
settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest. Additionally,
the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \14\ requirement that the rules of an exchange not be
designed to permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers,
brokers, or dealers.
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    \13\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    In particular, the Exchange believes the Short Term Option Series
Program has been successful to date and that Monday SPY Expirations
simply expand

the ability of investors to hedge risk against market movements
stemming from economic releases or market events that occur throughout
the month in the same way the Short Term Option Series Program has
expanded the landscape of hedging. Similarly, the Exchange believes
Monday SPY Expirations should create greater trading and hedging
opportunities and flexibility, and will provide customers with the
ability to tailor their investment objectives more effectively. With
the exception of Monday expiration series that are scheduled to expire
on a holiday, the Exchange does not believe there are any material
differences between Monday SPY Expirations and Wednesday or Friday SPY
Expirations. The Exchange has been listing Wednesday SPY Expirations
pursuant to Rule 19.6, Interpretation and Policy .05 since 2016. The
Exchange believes it is consistent with the Act to treat Monday SPY
Expirations that expire on a holiday differently than Wednesday and
Friday SPY Expirations, since the proposed treatment for Monday SPY
Expirations will result in an expiration date that is closer in time to
the scheduled expiration date of the series, and therefore may be more
representative of anticipated market conditions. Cboe Options uses the
same procedure for broad-based index options with Monday expirations
listed pursuant the Nonstandard Expirations Pilot Program that are
scheduled to expire on a holiday.\15\
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    \15\ See Cboe Options Rule 24.9(e) (describing Cboe Options'
nonstandard expirations pilot program). Pursuant to the nonstandard
expirations pilot program, if the Exchange is not open for business
on a respective Monday, the normally Monday expiring Weekly
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    Given the similarities between Monday SPY Expirations and Wednesday
and Friday SPY Expirations, the Exchange believes applying the
provisions in Rules 16.1(a)(57) and 19.6, Interpretation and Policy .05
that currently apply to Wednesday SPY Expirations to Monday SPY
Expirations is justified. For example, the Exchange believes allowing
Monday SPY Expirations and monthly SPY expirations in the same week
will benefit investors and minimize investor confusion by providing
Monday SPY Expirations in a continuous and uniform manner.
Additionally, the Exchange believes it is appropriate to not permit
Monday SPY Expirations to expire on the same day as an expiration of
SPY Quarterly Option Series. This is consistent with treatment of
Wednesday SPY Expirations, which may currently expire in the same week
as a monthly SPY expiration but may not expire on the same day as an
expiration of SPY Quarterly Option Series.
    The Exchange represents it has an adequate surveillance program in
place to detect manipulative trading in Monday SPY Expirations in the
same way it monitors trading in the current Short Term Option Series.
The Exchange also represents it has the necessary systems capacity to
support the new options series.
    The proposed rule change is consistent with current rules of
another options exchange, pursuant to which Cboe Options currently
lists Monday expirations for weekly broad-based index options.\16\
Additionally, the proposed rule change is consistent with rules of
another options exchange, as Phlx recently received Commission approval
to list Monday SPY Expirations.\17\
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(B) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    EDGX Options does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. Having Monday expirations is
not a novel proposal, as Cboe Options currently lists weekly broad-
based index options with Monday expirations pursuant to its nonstandard
expirations pilot program. EDGX Options does not believe the proposed
rule change will impose any burden on intramarket competition, as all
market participants will be treated in the same manner as they are with
respect to existing Short Term Option Series. EDGX Options does not
believe the proposed rule change will impose any burden on intermarket
competition, as Phlx recently received Commission approval to list
Monday SPY Expirations.\18\ EDGX Options believes this proposed rule
change is necessary to ensure fair competition among the options
exchanges. Additionally, nothing prevents other options exchange from
proposing similar rules to list and trade short-term option series in
SPY with Monday expirations.
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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 neither solicited nor received written comments on
the proposed rule change.

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, the proposed rule
change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act
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    \19\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \20\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intention to file the proposed rule change at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) normally does
not become operative for 30 days from the date of filing. However, Rule
19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \21\ 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 Commission notes that it recently approved
Phlx's substantially similar proposal to list and trade Monday SPY
Expirations.\22\ The Exchange has stated that waiver of the operative
delay will allow the Exchange to list and trade Monday SPY Expirations
as soon as possible, and therefore, promote competition among the
option exchanges. For these reasons, the Commission believes that the
proposed rule change presents no novel issues and that waiver of the
30-day operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors
and the public interest, and will allow the Exchange to remain
competitive with other exchanges. Therefore, the Commission hereby
waives the 30-day operative delay and designates the proposal operative
upon filing.\23\
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    \21\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \22\ See supra note 5.
    \23\ 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.
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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 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 proposal 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 protected]. Please include
File No. SR-CboeEDGX-2018-007 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 No. SR-CboeEDGX-2018-007. 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 such filing will also 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 No. SR-CboeEDGX-2018-007 and should be submitted
on or before March 16, 2018.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\24\
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    \24\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP19-7-000]

Notice of Application; Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC

    Take notice that on October 19, 2018, Tennessee Gas Pipeline
Company, LLC (Tennessee), filed an application pursuant to sections
7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and Part 157 of the
Commission's regulations for authorization to construct, install,
modify, operate, and maintain certain pipeline and compression
facilities located in Massachusetts and Connecticut that will increase
natural gas capacity on its pipeline system by approximately 72,400
dekatherms per day (Dth/day) (261 Upgrade Projects). The projects
consist of the following: (1) The construction, installation,
operation, and maintenance of approximately 2.1 miles of pipeline loop,
and (2) the abandonment and replacement of two compressor units with a
new compressor unit at an existing compressor station, all as more
fully set forth in the application, which is on file with the
Commission and open for public inspection.
    The filing may also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov
using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last
three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, please contact FERC at [email protected] or toll
free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions regarding the proposed project should be directed to
Ben J. Carranza, Director, Regulatory, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company,
LLC, 1001 Louisiana Street, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77002, or by
calling<PHONE_NUMBER>, by fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by email at
[email protected].
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 3 copies of filings made with the Commission and must provide a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list and will be
notified of any meetings associated with the Commission's environmental
review process. Environmental commentors will not be required to serve
copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party
commentors will not receive copies of all documents filed by other
parties or issued by the Commission and will not have the right to seek
court review of the Commission's final order.
    As of the February 27, 2018 date of the Commission's order in
Docket No. CP16-4-001, the Commission will apply its revised practice
concerning out-of-time motions to intervene in any new Natural Gas Act
section 3 or section 7 proceeding.\1\ Persons desiring to become a
party to a certificate proceeding are to intervene in a timely manner.
If seeking to intervene out-of-time, the movant is required to ``show
good cause why the time limitation should be waived,'' and should
provide justification by reference to factors set forth in Rule
214(d)(1) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations.\2\
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    \1\ Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C., 162 FERC ]61,167 at
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    \2\ 18 CFR 385.214(d)(1).
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    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link
at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should
submit an original and 3 copies of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426.
    Comment Date: November 23, 2018.

    Dated: November 2, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ FRL 7454 3]

National Advisory Council on Environmental Policy and Technology ( NACEPT); Superfund Subcommittee Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA).

ACTION: Notification of public advisory NACEPT subcommittee on Superfund; open meeting.

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. 92 463, notices is hereby given that the Superfund Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the National Advisory Council on Environmental Policy and Technology ( NACEPT), will meet on the date and time described below. The meeting is open to the public. Seating will be on a firstcome basis and limited time will be provided for public comment on each day.

DATES: The meeting will be held from 1: 30 p. m. to 7 p. m. on March 10, 2003; from 8 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m. on March 11, 2003.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Phoenix Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7677 North 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angelo Carasea, Designated Federal Officer for the NACEPT Superfund Subcommittee, Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, MC 5204G, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, ( 703) 603 8828.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Agenda This fourth meeting of the Superfund Subcommittee will involve reports from the Subcommittee's working groups about their activities since the last Subcommittee meeting in January 2003. The agenda for the meeting will be available one week prior to the meeting's occurrence.

Public Attendance The public is welcome to attend all portion of the meeting. Members of the public who plan to file written statements and/ or make brief ( suggested 5 minute limit) oral statements at the public sessions are encouraged to contact the Designated Federal Official. Each day will have one public comment period.

Dated: February 14, 2003. Angelo Carasea, Designated Federal Officer, NACEPT Superfund Subcommittee. [ FR Doc. 03 4307 Filed 2 20 03; 8: 45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Docket No. 2020-0488]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Survey of
Unmanned-Aircraft-Systems Operators

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information
collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following collection of information was
published on October 02, 2022. The collection involves a survey of
uncrewed-aircraft-systems (UAS) operators within the United States. The
information gathered through the survey's questionnaire on flight
behavior and fleet characteristics is used to inform UAS rule making
and

guide investment in UAS research and infrastructure.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by January 11th, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Ekins by email at: [email protected]; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0797.
    Title: Survey of Unmanned-Aircraft-Systems Operators.
    Form Numbers: 1 Online Questionnaire per Respondent.
    Type of Review: The review is for the renewal of the Survey of
Unmanned-Aircraft-Systems Operators.
    Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment
period soliciting comments on the following collection of information
was published on October 02, 2023 (88 FR 67862).
    We conducted the Survey of UAS Operators for 2021 and 2022 UAS
activity under the original information collection request granted in
March of 2021. These surveys utilized a stratified random sampling
design with the operator's county of residence and type of operator as
strata. The survey collected information through a questionnaire with
76 questions, but due to the skip logic of the questionnaire, the
average respondent only answered 16 questions. The 2021 and 2022
activity surveys received 17,736 and 22,846 responses, respectively.
The information from these surveys have been used to improve the
questionnaire and inform rule making.
    This request to modify and renew the information collection is to
continue and improve the support of the FAA's mission of safety and
aligns with Title 49 of the United States Code. The objective of this
collection is to improve the FAA knowledge of UAS operations and better
predict the nature of UAS operations within the national airspace
system (NAS). The information gathered empowers the FAA to make
informed decisions surrounding UAS operations within the NAS.
    This information collection renewal asks to improve the survey
design by expanding the target population and adding an additional
stratum to the sampling process. The original survey's target
population included only registered small UAS operators--operators with
UAS weighing less than 55 lbs--within the United States. The survey
under the renewed information collection would expand the target
population to include all UAS, regardless of weight, by including UAS
operators with a section 44807 exemption, which utilizes the aircraft
registry under section 44103 as a sample frame. In addition, data
collected from the 2021 and 2022 UAS activity surveys suggested that
operators with UAS larger fleets have more diverse UAS activity than
UAS operators with small fleets, who are most of the section 349 and
part 107 registries. To improve the sampling of UAS operators,
operators with larger fleets with receive equal sampling to UAS
operators with small fleets by adding a fleet-size stratum to the
sampling process when a registry contains information on the size of
the fleet, such as the part 107 registry.
    Selected registrants are invited to complete a questionnaire
regarding the operator's fleet characteristics, flight behavior, and
overall UAS activities. The survey's questionnaire contains over 80
questions, but due to skip logic, the average respondent will only
answer 18 questions. We estimate the questionnaire requires 10 minutes
on average to complete. Responding to the survey is voluntary, and
respondents are given the option of opting out of just the current
year's survey or all future surveys. All collected data are anonymized
and only aggregated data are reported, thereby protecting the identity
of the respondents. The survey will open in November of the year for
which the UAS activity is gathered and close on February 1st of the
following year.
    Due to the changing nomenclature of this section of aviation, we
request to change the name of the survey for the Survey of Unmanned-
Aircraft-Systems Operators to the Survey of Uncrewed-Aircraft-Systems
Operators.
    Respondents: We expect approximately 113,000 respondents from
across the United States over the three-years authorization of this
information collection. The collection's sample is formed from three
registries of UAS operators: (1) the registry of small, non-
recreational operators under Title 14, Part 107 of the Code of Federal
Regulation, (2) the registry of small, recreational operators under
Section 349 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; and (3) the
commercial operators with section 44807 exemptions who are registered
in the aircraft registry under Title 49 of the U.S.C., section 44103
registry.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 10 Minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 6,279 hrs/yr.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 6th, 2023.
William Ekins,
Economist, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aviation Policy
and Plans.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No.CP07-430-002]

Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC; Notice of Filing

July 28, 2008.
    Take notice that on July 25, 2008, Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas
Transmission LLC (Kinder Morgan) whose mailing address is P.O. Box
281304, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-8304, filed an application, pursuant
to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and Part 157 of the
Commission's Rules and Regulations, requesting authorization to revise
initial incremental transportation rates on its Colorado Lateral
Expansion Project in Weld County, Colorado (Project). The application
is on file with the Commission and open for public inspection. This
filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public
Reference Room or may 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 in the docket number field to access
the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or for TTY,
contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Kinder Morgan requests the Commission's authorization to revise its
firm and interruptible incremental transportation rates for the Project
approved in the February 21, 2007, order. The amendment reflects an
increase of $5,785,659 in the total estimated jurisdictional costs to
construct the proposed facilities, from $23,549,557 to $29,335,216. The
increased costs are primarily due to higher costs than originally
anticipated

for materials, labor, engineering and land acquisition.
    Any questions regarding the application are to be directed to
Robert F. Harrington, Vice President, Regulatory, Kinder Morgan
Interstate Gas Transmission LLC, 370 Van Gordon Street, Lakewood,
Colorado 80228-8304, phone<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to
the proceedings for this project should, on or before the below listed
comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in
accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the
NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on
the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will
receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other
parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the
Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other
party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for
court review of Commission orders in the proceeding.
    Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed
electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper, see, 18 CFR 385.2001
(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the
``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic
filings.
    Comment Date: August 11, 2008.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-17878 Filed 8-4-08; 8:45 am]

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