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[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9450; Product Identifier 2016-NE-25-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. Turboprop
and Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 turboprop and TSE331
turboshaft engines. This proposed AD was prompted by recent reports of
failures of the direct drive fuel control gears and bearings in the
hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly, part number (P/N) 3101726-3.
This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive engine oil filter
sampling and analysis of the affected engines. This proposed AD would
also require inspection of hydraulic torque sensor gear assemblies that
do not meet oil filter inspection requirements. This proposed AD would
further require improved component overhaul procedures that would
remove from service, by attrition, certain P/N hydraulic torque sensor
gear assemblies. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 30,
2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Honeywell
International Inc., 111 S 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034-2802; phone:
800-601-3099; Internet: https://myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/portal.
You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller
Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9450; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Los Angeles ACO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, 3960
Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:
562-627-5210; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this NPRM. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9450;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-25-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite

comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    We received reports of failures of the direct drive fuel control
gears and bearings in the hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly, P/N
3101726-3. These failures are similar to previous failures in hydraulic
torque sensor gear assemblies, P/Ns 3101726-1 and 3101726-2, that
resulted in in-flight shutdowns and accidents in single and twin-engine
airplanes.
    After recent failures of the hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly,
P/N 3101726-3, installed in six engines, we re-performed oil filter
analyses on samples taken prior to these failures. We found the wear
metals, including, but not limited to, M50 steel platelets, in the
engine oil filter samples. The FAA has found that the oil filter
analysis for wear metals provides an effective means of identifying
premature wear of the components in the hydraulic torque sensor gear
assembly.
    This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive oil filter
analysis for wear metals from the hydraulic torque sensor gear
assembly. This AD also requires the use of later revisions of the
hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly component overhaul manuals that
provide improved maintenance instructions and removes from service, by
attrition, hydraulic torque sensor gear assemblies, P/N 3101726-1 and
certain P/N 3101726-2 of a pre-Series 9 configuration. This condition,
if not corrected, could result in failure of the hydraulic torque
sensor gear assembly, in-flight shutdown, and reduced control of the
airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Honeywell has issued Honeywell Service Information Letter (SIL)
P331-97, Revision 11, dated July 23, 2008. The SIL describes procedures
for conducting the spectrometric oil and filter analysis program to
sample and analyze metal particles in the engine lubricating system.
This service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Other Related Service Information

    We reviewed the improved procedures and limitations in the
Honeywell Torque Sensor Gear Assembly Overhaul Manual with Illustrated
Parts List, 72-00-17, Revision 10, dated October 31, 2013, for the
TPE331 and TSE331 torque sensor gear assemblies. We also reviewed
Honeywell's TPE331 Line Maintenance Training Manual which provides
guidance for obtaining oil filter samples. In addition, we reviewed
Honeywell Service Bulletins (SBs) TPE331-72-0402, Revision 6, dated
November 26, 1997; TPE331-72-0403, Revision 5, dated January 20, 1989;
TPE331-72-0404, Revision 8, dated September 13, 2016; TPE331-72-0823,
Revision 3, dated September 13, 1996; TSE331-72-5003, Revision 3, dated
January 20, 1989; and TPE331-72-0180, Revision 36, dated April 7, 2016.
The SBs address the inspection intervals for the oil and filter
analysis for the affected TPE331 and TSE331 engines.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD requires initial and repetitive engine oil filter
analysis of the affected TPE331 and TSE331 engines. This proposed AD
also requires inspection of affected hydraulic torque sensor gear
assemblies, and replacement or overhaul of those torque sensor gear
assemblies that do not meet inspection requirements. This proposed AD
restricts the use of earlier versions of the hydraulic sensor gear
component overhaul manual.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    Honeywell service information does not recommend oil filter
sampling and analysis and hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly
inspection within specified times for applicable engines. Because of
recent failures, this proposed AD defines specific time requirements
for performing engine oil filter sampling and analysis for all
applicable TPE331 and TSE331 engines and, if necessary, hydraulic
torque sensor gear assembly inspections. This proposed AD would require
the oil filter sample analysis, which is only part of Honeywell's
recommended spectrometric oil and oil filter analysis program.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 3,831 engines installed
on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
    We estimate that 3,831 engines will require a records review to
determine if they have an affected hydraulic torque sensor gear
assembly installed.

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Records review........................  1 work-hour x $85 per                 $0             $85        $325,635
                                         hour = $85.
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    We estimate that 2,542 engines operating under Parts 121 or 135 and
544 engines operating under Part 91 will be required to perform oil
filter sampling and analysis.

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                       Cost per
             Action                  Labor cost       Parts cost        product        Cost on U.S. operators
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Oil filter sampling and          4 work-hours x               $844           $1184  $644,096 per year.
 analysis: Part 91 operators.     $85 per hour =
                                  $340.
Oil filter sampling and          1 work-hour x $85             211             296  752,432 per year.
 analysis: Part 121 and 135       per hour = $85.
 operators.
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    We estimate that 242 engines will require that the hydraulic torque
sensor gear assembly be overhauled during the first year of inspection.

                                            Estimated Overhaul Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Replace or overhaul hydraulic torque sensor     10 work-hours x $85 per hour =           $10,000         $10,850
 gear assembly.                                  $850.
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    We estimate that 217 engines will require hydraulic torque sensor
gear assembly inspection after an unacceptable oil filter analysis
during the first year of inspection.

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Inspect and reassemble hydraulic torque sensor  5 work-hours x $85 per hour =             $3,000          $3,425
 gear assembly.                                  $425.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and
appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch,
Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Honeywell International Inc. (Type Certificate previously held by
AlliedSignal, Garrett Engine Division; Garrett Turbine Engine
Company; and AiResearch Manufacturing Company of Arizona): Docket
No. FAA-2016-9450; Product Identifier 2016-NE-25-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 30, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell)
TPE331-1, -2, -2UA, -3U, -3UW, -5, -5B, -6, -6A, -8, -10, -10AV, -
10N, -10P, -10R, -10T, -10U, -10UA, -10UF, -10UR model turboprop and
TSE331-3U turboshaft engines with hydraulic torque sensor gear
assemblies, part numbers (P/Ns) 3101726-1, -2, or -3, installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7210, Turbine Engine
Reduction Gear.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by recent reports of failures of the direct
drive fuel control gears and bearings in the hydraulic torque sensor
gear assembly, P/N 3101726-3. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly, in-flight
shutdown, and reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Oil Filter Sampling and Analysis

    (1) Obtain an initial engine oil filter sample of the affected
engines within 150 hours time in service after the effective date of
this AD. Guidance for obtaining oil filter samples can be found in
Honeywell's engine training manuals; for example, see the TPE331
Line Maintenance Training Manual.
    (2) Submit engine oil filter sample within 3 days of sampling to
an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory capable of performing
analysis using ASTM D5185, Standard Test Method for Multielement
Determination of Used and Unused Lubricating Oils and Base Oils by
Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES). A
list of Honeywell-authorized laboratories capable of performing this
analysis can be found in paragraph 1.D.(10) of Honeywell Service
Information Letter (SIL) P331-97, Revision 11, dated July 23, 2008.
    (3) Perform an oil filter analysis for wear metals and evaluate
filter contents using paragraphs 1.D.(4) and (5) of Honeywell SIL
P331-97, Revision 11, dated July 23, 2008. Guidelines for
interpreting analysis results can be found in paragraph (8) of
Honeywell SIL P331-97.
    (4) For those engines where the oil filter analysis indicates
the need for an inspection or resample, as specified in Figures 1, 2
or 3 of the Honeywell SIL P331-97, Revision 11, dated July 23, 2008,
accomplish the following:
    (i) If Figures 1, 2, or 3 indicate an inspection is required,
within 5 days, inspect the torque sensor gear assembly using
paragraph (g)(5) of this AD.
    (ii) If Figures 1, 2, or 3 indicate a resample is required,
perform a repeat oil filter sample and analysis, within 25 hours
time in service from the previous sample, to evaluate for wear
metals in accordance with paragraphs (g)(1), (2) and (3) of this AD.
    (A) If the resample indicates a second resample or inspection is
required, within 5 days, inspect the hydraulic torque sensor gear
assembly using paragraph (g)(5) of this AD.
    (B) Reserved.
    (5) Inspect the hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly using the
following steps:
    (i) Remove bearings, P/Ns 358893-1, 3103035-1, 3103585-1 or
70100168-1, from the assembled spur gear and fuel control drive
gearshaft and inspect or replace. Guidance for performing the
inspection can be found in Section 70-00-00, Standard Practices of
the applicable TPE331 engine maintenance manual. For example, see
paragraph 5., ``Bearing Inspection,'' on pages 11-12 of Honeywell
Maintenance Manual 70-00-00, TPE331-10 (Report No. 72-00-27), dated
February 29, 2000.
    (ii) Visually inspect the gearshaft teeth for scoring, pitting,
chipping, metal deposits or corner breakage. Visual defects on gear
teeth are acceptable if defects cannot be felt using a 0.031 inch
diameter stylus. No corner breakage is allowed.
    (iii) For any hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly that fails
the inspection required by paragraph (g)(5) of this AD, remove the
affected hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly and, before further
flight, replace with a part eligible for installation.
    (6) Thereafter, repeat the steps identified in paragraphs (g)(1)
through (5) of this AD every additional 150 hours time in service
after last oil filter sampling.

(h) Hydraulic Torque Sensor Gear Assembly Overhaul

    After the effective date of this AD, do not use the Honeywell
Torque Sensor Gear Assembly Overhaul Manual with Illustrated Parts
List, 72-00-17, Revision No. 9, dated, July 20, 1992, or earlier
versions, to overhaul TPE331 or TSE331 hydraulic torque sensor gear
assemblies, P/Ns 3101726-1, -2, or -3.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate.
If sending information directly to the manager of the Los Angeles
ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Joseph Costa,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-
4137; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this proposed AD,
contact Honeywell International Inc., 111 S 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ
85034-2802; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet: https://myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/portal.
    (3) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and
Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 7, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Securities Act of 1933, Release No. 9384/February 13, 2013; Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, Release No. 68921/February 13, 2013]

Order Approving Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Budget
and Annual Accounting Support Fee for Calendar Year 2013

    The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended (the ``Sarbanes-Oxley
Act''),\1\ established the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(``PCAOB'') to oversee the audits of companies that are subject to the
securities laws, and related matters, in order to protect the interests
of investors and further the public interest in the preparation of
informative, accurate and independent audit reports. The PCAOB is to
accomplish these goals through registration of public accounting firms
and standard setting, inspection, and disciplinary programs. The PCAOB
is subject to the comprehensive oversight of the Securities and
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    Section 109 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides that the PCAOB shall
establish a reasonable annual accounting support fee, as may be
necessary or appropriate to establish and maintain the PCAOB. Under
Section 109(f) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the aggregate annual
accounting support fee shall not exceed the PCAOB's aggregate
``recoverable budget expenses,'' which may include operating, capital
and accrued items. The PCAOB's annual budget and accounting support fee
is subject to approval by the Commission.
    Section 982 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act (the ``Dodd-Frank Act'') \2\ amended the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act to provide the PCAOB with explicit authority to oversee auditors of
broker-dealers registered with the Commission. In addition, the PCAOB
must allocate the annual accounting support fee among issuers and among
brokers and dealers.
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    Section 109(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act directs the PCAOB to
establish a budget for each fiscal year in accordance with the PCAOB's
internal procedures, subject to approval by the Commission. Rule 190 of
Regulation P facilitates the Commission's review and approval of PCAOB
budgets and annual accounting support fees.\3\ This budget rule
provides, among other things, a timetable for the preparation and

submission of the PCAOB budget and for Commission actions related to
each budget, a description of the information that should be included
in each budget submission, limits on the PCAOB's ability to incur
expenses and obligations except as provided in the approved budget,
procedures relating to supplemental budget requests, requirements for
the PCAOB to furnish on a quarterly basis certain budget-related
information, and a list of definitions that apply to the rule and to
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    In accordance with the budget rule, in March 2012 the PCAOB
provided the Commission with a narrative description of its program
issues and outlook for the 2013 budget year. In response, the
Commission provided the PCAOB with economic assumptions and budgetary
guidance for the 2013 budget year. The PCAOB subsequently delivered a
preliminary budget and budget justification to the Commission. Staff
from the Commission's Offices of the Chief Accountant and Financial
Management dedicated a substantial amount of time to the review and
analysis of the PCAOB's programs, projects and budget estimates;
reviewed the PCAOB's estimates of 2012 actual spending; and attended
several meetings with management and staff of the PCAOB to further
develop an understanding of the PCAOB's budget and operations. During
the course of this review, Commission staff relied upon representations
and supporting documentation from the PCAOB. Based on this review, the
Commission issued a ``pass back'' letter to the PCAOB. On November 28,
2012, the PCAOB approved its 2013 budget during an open meeting, and
subsequently submitted that budget to the Commission for approval.
    After considering the above, the Commission did not identify any
proposed disbursements in the 2013 budget adopted by the PCAOB that are
not properly recoverable through the annual accounting support fee, and
the Commission believes that the aggregate proposed 2013 annual
accounting support fee does not exceed the PCAOB's aggregate
recoverable budget expenses for 2013. The Commission also acknowledges
the PCAOB's updated strategic plan and is supportive of the Board's
plans to begin work on its six new near-term priority projects. The
Commission encourages the PCAOB to keep the Commission and its staff
apprised of developments throughout the implementation of these near-
term projects and looks forward to providing views to the PCAOB as
future updates are made to the plan.
    The Commission understands that over the past year, the PCAOB has
taken significant and productive steps to improve its information
technology (``IT'') program. These steps include IT staffing changes,
implementing stronger IT governance structures, and strengthening Board
oversight over its IT program. Based upon updates provided by the
PCAOB, the Commission also understands that these efforts are ongoing;
and directs the Board to continue to provide in its quarterly reports
to the Commission detailed information about the state of the PCAOB's
IT program, including planned, estimated, and actual costs for IT
projects, and the level of involvement of consultants. These reports
also should continue to include: (a) A discussion of the Board's
assessment of the progress and implementation of the Board actions
mentioned above; and (b) the quarterly IT report that will be prepared
by PCAOB staff and submitted to the Board.
    The Commission also directs the PCAOB during the 2013 budget cycle
to continue to include in its quarterly reports to the Commission
information about the PCAOB's inspections program. Such information is
to include: (a) Statistics relative to the numbers and types of firms
budgeted and expected to be inspected in 2013, including by location
and by year the inspections that are required to be conducted in
accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and PCAOB rules; (b) information
about the timing of the issuance of inspections reports for domestic
and non-U.S. inspections; and (c) updates on the PCAOB's efforts to
establish cooperative arrangements with respective non-U.S. authorities
for inspections required in those countries.
    The Commission understands that the Office of Management and Budget
(``OMB'') has determined the 2013 budget of the PCAOB to be
sequestrable under the Budget Control Act of 2011.\4\ Unless
legislation occurs that avoids sequestration, the PCAOB's 2013 spending
level could be reduced by an amount that would be determined by OMB. In
the event that sequestration is not avoided and OMB does not alter its
determination that the PCAOB's 2013 budget is sequestrable, we expect
the PCAOB to work with the Commission and Commission staff as
appropriate regarding implementation of sequestration. In that event,
the Commission also directs the PCAOB to provide the Commission with
reports detailing the PCAOB's plans for implementation of
sequestration, including how it will impact the PCAOB's 2013 spending
for each of the PCAOB's program areas and cost categories.
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    The Commission has determined that the PCAOB's 2013 budget and
annual accounting support fee are consistent with Section 109 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Accordingly,
    It is ordered, pursuant to Section 109 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,
that the PCAOB budget and annual accounting support fee for calendar
year 2013 are approved.

    By the Commission.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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  Sunshine Act Meeting

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the

Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the Securities

and Exchange Commission will hold a Closed Meeting on Thursday, August

28, 2008 at 2 p.m.

    Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the

Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting.

Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters also may be

present.

    The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has

certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth

in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR

200.402(a)(3), (5), (7), 9(ii) and (10), permit consideration of the

scheduled matters at the Closed Meeting.

    Commissioner Aguilar, as duty officer, voted to consider the items

listed for the Closed Meeting in closed session.

    The subject matter of the Closed Meeting scheduled for Thursday,

August 28, 2008 will be:

    Formal orders of investigation;

    Institution and settlement of injunctive actions;

    Institution and settlement of administrative proceedings of an

enforcement nature;

    Resolution of litigation matters; and

    Other matters relating to enforcement proceedings.

    At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in

the scheduling of meeting items.

    For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have

been added, deleted or postponed, please contact: The Office of the

Secretary at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: August 21, 2008.

Florence E. Harmon,

Acting Secretary.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022]

Technical Mapping Advisory Council; Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee
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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Technical
Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday,
January 19 and Wednesday, January 20, 2021. The meeting will be open to
the public via a Zoom Video Communications link.

DATES: The TMAC will meet on Tuesday, January 19 and Wednesday January
20, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Please note that
the meeting will close early if the TMAC has completed its business.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually using the following Zoom
Video Communications link (https://fema.zoomgov.com/j/16195624614) and
password (875873) to share meeting visuals and audio. Audio is also
accessible using a Zoom call in number (1-669-254-5252) along with the
Meeting Identification<PHONE_NUMBER>4) and password. Members of the
public who wish to attend the virtual meeting must register in advance
by sending an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(Attention: Michael
Nakagaki) by 5 p.m. ET on Friday, January 15, 2021. For information on
services for individuals with disabilities or to request special
assistance at the meeting, contact the person listed below by Friday,
January 15, 2021.
    To facilitate public participation, members of the public are
invited to provide written comments on the issues to be considered by
the TMAC, as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION caption below.
Associated meeting materials will be available at the TMAC website
(https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps/guidance-partners/technical-mapping-advisory-council) for review by Friday January 15, 2021. Written
comments to be considered by the committee at the time of the meeting
must be submitted and received by Friday January 15, 2021, identified
by Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022, and submitted by the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.

    Email: Address the email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Include the
docket number in the subject line of the message. Include name and
contact information in the body of the email.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words
``Federal Emergency Management Agency'' and the docket number for this
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Docket: For docket access to read background documents or comments
received by the TMAC, go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for
the Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022.
    A public comment period will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021,
from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET and Wednesday, January 20, 2021, from 12
p.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. The public comment period will not exceed 30
minutes. Please note that the public comment period may end before the
time indicated, following the last call for comments. Contact the
individual listed below to register as a speaker by close of business
on Friday, January 15, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Nakagaki, Designated Federal
Officer for the TMAC, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024,
(202) 212-2148<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The TMAC website is:
https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps/guidance-partners/technical-mapping-advisory-council

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463).
    In accordance with the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of
2012, the TMAC makes recommendations to the FEMA Administrator on: (1)
How to improve, in a cost-effective manner, the (a) accuracy, general
quality, ease of use, and distribution and dissemination of flood
insurance rate maps and risk data; and (b) performance metrics and
milestones required to effectively and efficiently map flood risk areas
in the United States; (2) mapping standards and guidelines for (a)
flood insurance rate maps, and (b) data accuracy, data quality, data
currency, and data eligibility; (3) how to maintain, on an ongoing
basis, flood insurance rate maps and flood risk identification; (4)
procedures for delegating mapping activities to State and local mapping
partners; and (5) (a) methods for improving interagency and
intergovernmental coordination on flood mapping and flood risk
determination, and (b) a funding strategy to leverage and coordinate
budgets and expenditures across Federal agencies. Furthermore, the TMAC
is required to submit an annual report to the FEMA Administrator that
contains: (1) A description of the activities of the Council; (2) an
evaluation of the status and performance of flood insurance rate maps
and mapping activities to revise and update Flood Insurance Rate Maps;
and (3) a summary of recommendations made by the Council to the FEMA
Administrator.
    Agenda: The purpose of this meeting is for the TMAC members to hold
a vote to submit the final report to the FEMA Administrator. Any
related materials will be posted to the FEMA TMAC site prior to the
meeting to provide the public an opportunity to review the materials.
The full agenda and related meeting materials will be posted for review
by Friday, January 15, 2021, at https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps/guidance-partners/technical-mapping-advisory-council.

Michael M. Grimm,
Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2020-27374 Filed 12-11-20; 8:45 am]
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