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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-OAR-2021-0033; FRL-9278-02-R4]

Air Plan Approval; North Carolina; Mecklenburg: Source Testing

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing
approval of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to the
Mecklenburg County portion of the North Carolina SIP, hereinafter
referred to as the Mecklenburg County Local Implementation Plan (LIP).
The revision was submitted through the North Carolina Division of Air
Quality (NCDAQ), on behalf of Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control
(MCAQ), via a letter dated April 24, 2020, which was received by EPA on
June 19, 2020. This SIP revision includes changes to Mecklenburg County
Air Pollution Control Ordinance (MCAPCO) rules incorporated into the
LIP regarding performance testing for stationary sources of air
pollution. EPA is approving these changes pursuant to the Clean Air Act
(CAA or Act).

DATES: This rule is effective February 24, 2022.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket
Identification No. EPA-R04-OAR-2021-0033. All documents in the docket
are listed on the www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the
index, some information may not be publicly available, i.e.,
Confidential Business Information or other information whose disclosure
is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted
material, is not placed on the internet and will be publicly available
only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are
available either electronically through www.regulations.gov or in hard
copy at the Air Regulatory Management Section, Air Planning and
Implementation Branch, Air and Radiation Division, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia
30303-8960. EPA requests that if at all possible, you contact the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to
schedule your inspection. The Regional Office's official hours of
business are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding
Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: D. Brad Akers, Air Regulatory
Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air and
Radiation Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61
Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960. Mr. Akers can be
reached via electronic mail at [email protected] or via telephone at
(404) 562-9089.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background and Overview

    The Mecklenburg LIP was submitted to EPA on June 14, 1990, and EPA
approved the plan on May 2, 1991. See 56 FR 20140. Mecklenburg County
is now requesting that EPA approve changes to the LIP for, among other
things, general consistency with the North Carolina SIP.\1\ Mecklenburg
County prepared three submittals in order to update the LIP and reflect
regulatory and administrative changes that NCDAQ made to the North
Carolina SIP since EPA's 1991 LIP approval.\2\ The three submittals
were submitted as follows: NCDAQ transmitted the October 25, 2017,
submittal to EPA but later withdrew it from review through a letter
dated February 15, 2019. On April 24, 2020, NCDAQ resubmitted the
October 25, 2017, update to EPA and also submitted the January 21,
2016, and January 14, 2019, updates. Due to an inconsistency with
public notices at the local level, these submittals were withdrawn from
EPA through the letter dated February 15, 2019. Mecklenburg County
corrected this error, and NCDAQ submitted the updates to EPA in a
submittal dated April 24, 2020.
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    \1\ Hereinafter, the terms ``North Carolina SIP'' and ``SIP''
refer to the North Carolina regulatory portion of the North Carolina
SIP (i.e., the portion that contains SIP-approved North Carolina
regulations).
    \2\ The Mecklenburg County, North Carolina revision that is
dated April 24, 2020, and received by EPA on June 19, 2020, is
comprised of three previous submittals--one dated January 21, 2016;
one dated October 25, 2017; and one dated January 14, 2019.
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    This final rule modifies the LIP by revising, adding, and removing
several rules related to the source testing rules, located in MCAPCO
Article 2.0000, Air Pollution and Control Regulations and Procedures.
The specific sections addressed in this final rule are Section 2.2600,
Source Testing, Section 2.0900, Volatile Organic Compounds, and Rule
2.0501 of Section 2.0500, Compliance with Emission Control
Standards.\3\ The April 24, 2020, LIP revision first makes minor
changes to recodify portions of Rules 2.0501 of Section 2.0500 and
several rules in Section 2.0900. Next, the LIP revision removes Rule
2.0941, Alternative Method for Leak Testing, from the SIP, which in
effect removes an alternative test for vapor leaks in gasoline tank
trucks which is no longer available in Mecklenburg County. In addition,
other changes modify the LIP by updating or incorporating new
performance testing requirements, and by making other minor changes to
language throughout the recodified rules for consistency. See EPA's
November 26, 2021, notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for further
detail on these changes and EPA's rationale for approving them. See 86
FR 67412. EPA did not receive public comments on the November 26, 2021,
NPRM.
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    \3\ Additionally, EPA notes that NCDAQ did not request EPA
approval into the LIP of several Section 2.2600 rules, including:
Rules 2.2616, Fluorides; 2.2618, Mercury; 2.2619, Arsenic,
Beryllium, Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium; and 2.2620, Dioxins and
Furans. Provisions for these pollutants were not previously included
in the Mecklenburg LIP.
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II. Incorporation by Reference

    In this document, EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes
incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR
51.5, EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of the following
Mecklenburg County rules, with an effective date of June 1, 2008: Rule
2.0501, Compliance with Emission Control Standards; \4\ Rule 2.0912,
General Provisions on Test Methods and Procedures; Rule 2.0943,
Synthetic Organic Chemical and Polymer Manufacturing; Rule 2.0945,
Petroleum Dry Cleaning; Rule 2.2602, General Provisions on Test Methods
and Procedures; \5\ Rule 2.2603, Testing Protocol; Rule 2.2604, Number
of Test Points; Rule 2.2605, Velocity and Volume Flow Rate; Rule
2.2606, Molecular Weight; Rule 2.2607, Determination of Moisture
Content; Rule 2.2608, Number of Runs and Compliance Determination; Rule
2.2610, Opacity; Rule 2.2612, Nitrogen Oxide Testing Methods; Rule
2.2613,

Volatile Organic Compound Testing Methods; Rule 2.2614, Determination
of VOC Emission Control System Efficiency; and Rule 2.2615,
Determination of Leak Tightness and Vapor Leaks. EPA is also
incorporating by reference Rule 2.0901, Definitions, with an effective
date of January 1, 2009. Also in this document, EPA is finalizing the
removal of the following Mecklenburg County rules from the Mecklenburg
portion of the North Carolina State Implementation Plan, which are
incorporated by reference in accordance with the requirements of 1 CFR
part 51: Rule 2.0913, Determination of Volatile Content of Surface
Coatings; Rule 2.0914, Determination of VOC Emission Control System
Efficiency; Rule 2.0915, Determination of Solvent Metal Cleaning VOC
Emissions; Rule 2.0916, Determination: VOC Emissions from Bulk Gasoline
Terminals; Rule 2.0939, Determination of Volatile Organic Compound
Emissions; Rule 2.0940, Determination of Leak Tightness and Vapor
Leaks; Rule 2.0941, Alternative Method for Leak Tightness; and Rule
2.0942, Determination of Solvent in Filter Waste. EPA has made, and
will continue to make the State Implementation Plan generally available
at the EPA Region 4 Office (please contact the person identified in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this preamble for more
information). Therefore, the revised materials as stated above, have
been approved by EPA for inclusion in the SIP, have been incorporated
by reference by EPA into that plan, are fully federally enforceable
under sections 110 and 113 of the CAA as of the effective date of the
final rulemaking of EPA's approval, and will be incorporated by
reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.\6\
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    \4\ Except for the addition of paragraph 2.0501(e), with an
effective date of June 1, 2008; and except for changes to remove and
recodify the prefatory text at 2.0501(c) and for subparagraphs
(c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(5), (c)(6), (c)10, (c)(15), (c)(16), and
(c)(18), which will remain unchanged with a state effective date of
June 14, 1990. Because EPA is acting on other portions of Rule
2.0501, which includes moving former paragraph (e) to paragraph (c)
with an effective date of June 1, 2008, there will be two paragraphs
2.0501(c), with different state effective dates. EPA will consider
the remaining portions of the June 14, 1990 version of paragraph (c)
in a separate action.
    \5\ Except for paragraph 2.2602(i), which corresponds to
existing 2.0501(c)(18) in the LIP.
    \6\ See 62 FR 27968 (May 22, 1997).
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III. Final Action

    EPA is approving the April 24, 2020, SIP revision to revise, add,
and remove several source testing rules from the LIP, as described
above. EPA believes these changes are consistent with the CAA, and this
revision will not impact the national ambient air quality standards or
interfere with any other applicable requirement of the Act.

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable
Federal regulations. See 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in
reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. This action merely
approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and does not impose
additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that
reason, this action:
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review
by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58
FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the CAA; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    The SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or
in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a
tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does
not have tribal implications as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65
FR 67249, November 9, 2000), nor will it impose substantial direct
costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law.
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review
of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for
the appropriate circuit by March 28, 2022. Filing a petition for
reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect
the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor
does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may
be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or
action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to
enforce its requirements. See section 307(b)(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation byreference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: January 18, 2022.
Daniel Blackman,
Regional Administrator, Region 4.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, the EPA amends 40 CFR part
52 as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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

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

Subpart II--North Carolina

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2. In Sec.  52.1770, amend the table in paragraph (c)(3) by:
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a. Removing the entries for ``Section 2.0501,'' ``Section 2.0901,'' and
``Section 2.0912'' and adding in their place entries for ``Rule
2.0501,'' ``Rule 2.0901,'' and ``Rule 2.0912,'' respectively;
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b. Removing the entries for ``Section 2.0913,'' ``Section 2.0914,''
``Section 2.0915,'' ``Section 2.0916,'' ``Section 2.0939,'' ``Section
2.0940,'' ``Section 2.0941,'' and ``Section 2.0942;''

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c. Removing the entries for ``Section 2.0943'' and ``Section 2.0945''
and adding in their place entries for ``Rule 2.0943'' and ``Rule
2.0945,'' respectively; and
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d. Adding, at the end of the table, the heading ``Section 2.2600 Source
Testing'' and entries for ``Rule 2.2602,'' ``Rule 2.2603,'' ``Rule
2.2604,'' ``Rule 2.2605,'' ``Rule 2.2606,'' ``Rule 2.2607,'' ``Rule
2.2608,'' ``Rule 2.2610,'' ``Rule 2.2612,'' ``Rule 2.2613,'' ``Rule
2.2614,'' and ``Rule 2.2615''.
    The additions read as follows:

Sec.  52.1770  Identification of plan.

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    (c) * * *

                                 (3) EPA Approved Mecklenburg County Regulations
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       State citation             Title/subject       effective      EPA approval date          Explanation
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                         Article 2.0000 Air Pollution Control Regulations and Procedures
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                                    Section 2.0500 Emission Control Standards
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Rule 2.0501................  Compliance With            6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      Except for the
                              Emission Control                     citation of             addition of paragraph
                              Standards.                           publication].           2.0501(e); and except
                                                                                for changes to remove
                                                                                and recodify the
                                                                                prefatory text at
                                                                                2.0501(c) and for
                                                                                subparagraphs (c)(3),
                                                                                (c)(4), (c)(5),
                                                                                (c)(6), (c)10,
                                                                                (c)(15), (c)(16), and
                                                                                (c)(18), which will
                                                                                remain unchanged with
                                                                                a state effective
                                                                                date of June 14,
                                                                                1990. Because EPA is
                                                                                acting on other
                                                                                portions of Rule
                                                                                2.0501, which
                                                                                includes moving
                                                                                former paragraph (e)
                                                                                to paragraph (c) with
                                                                                an effective date of
                                                                                June 1, 2008, there
                                                                                are two paragraphs
                                                                                2.0501(c), with
                                                                                different state
                                                                                effective dates.

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                                    Section 2.0900 Volatile Organic Compounds
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Rule 2.0901................  Definitions...........     1/1/2009  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                                                                   citation of
                                                                   publication].

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Rule 2.0912................  General Provisions on      6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                              Test Methods and                     citation of
                              Procedures.                          publication].

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Rule 2.0943................  Synthetic Organic          6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                              Chemical and Polymer                 citation of
                              Manufacturing.                       publication].

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Rule 2.0945................  Petroleum Dry Cleaning     6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                                                                   citation of
                                                                   publication].

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Rule 2.2602................  General Provisions on      6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      Except for paragraph
                              Test Methods and                     citation of             2.2602(i).
                              Procedures.                          publication].
Rule 2.2603................  Testing Protocol......     6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                                                                   citation of
                                                                   publication].
Rule 2.2604................  Number of Test Points.     6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                                                                   citation of
                                                                   publication].
Rule 2.2605................  Velocity and Volume        6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                              Flow Rate.                           citation of
                                                                   publication].
Rule 2.2606................  Molecular Weight......     6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                                                                   citation of
                                                                   publication].
Rule 2.2607................  Determination of           6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                              Moisture Content.                    citation of
                                                                   publication].
Rule 2.2608................  Number of Runs and         6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                              Compliance                           citation of
                              Determination.                       publication].

Rule 2.2610................  Opacity...............     6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                                                                   citation of
                                                                   publication].
Rule 2.2612................  Nitrogen Oxide Testing     6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                              Methods.                             citation of
                                                                   publication].
Rule 2.2613................  Volatile Organic           6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                              Compound Testing                     citation of
                              Methods.                             publication].
Rule 2.2614................  Determination of VOC       6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                              Emission Control                     citation of
                              System Efficiency.                   publication].
Rule 2.2615................  Determination of Leak      6/1/2008  1/25/2022, [Insert      ......................
                              Tightness and Vapor                  citation of
                              Leaks.                               publication].
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13349-000]

Square Butte Hydro, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application
Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comment, Motions To Intervene, and
Competing Applications

March 25, 2009.
    On December 23, 2008, Square Butte Hydro, LLC (Butte Hydro), filed
an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of
the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Square
Butte Pumped Storage Project (project). The proposed project would be
located near Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana. The sole purpose of
the preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder
priority to file a license application during the permit term. A
preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any
land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters
owned by others without the owners' expressed permission.
    The proposed project would consist of: (1) A proposed upper earthen
dam 7,870-foot-long, 110-foot-high with approximately 9,540-acre-foot
storage reservoir, having a surface area of approximately 152 acres
with a normal maximum surface elevation of 4,760 feet mean sea level;
(2) a proposed lower earthen dam 7,940-foot-long, 130-foot-high with
approximately 10,550-acre-foot storage reservoir, having a surface area
of approximately 151 acres with a normal maximum surface elevation of
3,740 feet mean sea level; (3) a proposed 4,650-foot-long, 31-foot-
diameter steel penstock; (4) a proposed 500-foot-long, 120-foot-wide,
80-foot-high powerhouse containing 10-103-megawatt generating units;
(5) a proposed 20.4-mile-long, 500-kV transmission line, and (6)
appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual
generation of approximately 2,150,000 megawatt-hours.
    Applicant Contact: Square Butte Hydro, LLC, 975 South State
Highway, Logan, Utah 84321, phone<PHONE_NUMBER>, Agent: Mr. Brent L.
Smith, COO, Symbiotics, LLC, P.O. Box 535, Rigby, Idaho 83442, (208)
745-0834.
    FERC Contact: Gaylord Hoisington,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file
competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice.
Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing
applications may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. If unable to be filed electronically,
documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an original and eight
copies should be mailed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. For
more information on how to submit these types of filings please go to
the Commission's Web site located at http://www.ferc.gov/filing-
comments.asp. More information about this project can be viewed or
printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of Commission's Web site at http://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P-
13349) in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3372.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Securities Act of 1933 Release No. 11027/February 8, 2022; Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 Release No. 94187/February 8, 2022]

Order Regarding Review of FASB Accounting Support Fee for 2022
Under Section 109 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

    The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (``SOX'' or the ``Act'') provides
that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') may
recognize, as generally accepted for purposes of the securities laws,
any accounting principles established by a standard-setting body that
meets certain criteria.\1\ Section 109 of SOX provides that all of the
budget of such a standard-setting body shall be payable from an annual
accounting support fee assessed and collected against each issuer, as
may be necessary or appropriate to pay for the budget and provide for
the expenses of the standard-setting body, and to provide for an
independent, stable source of funding, subject to review by the
Commission. Under Section 109(f) of the Act, the amount of fees
collected for a fiscal year shall not exceed the ``recoverable budget
expenses'' of the standard-setting body. Section 109(i) of SOX amends
Section 13(b)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require
issuers to pay the allocable share of a reasonable annual accounting
support fee or fees, determined in accordance with Section 109 of the
Act.
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    \1\ See 15 U.S.C. 7201 et seq.
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    On April 25, 2003, the Commission issued a policy statement
concluding that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (``FASB'') and
its parent organization, the Financial Accounting Foundation (``FAF''),
satisfied the criteria for an accounting standard-setting body under
the Act, and recognizing the FASB's financial accounting and reporting
standards as ``generally accepted'' under Section 108 of the Act.\2\
Accordingly, the Commission undertook a review of the FASB's accounting
support fee for calendar year 2022.\3\ In connection with its review,
the Commission also reviewed the budget for the FAF and the FASB for
calendar year 2022.
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    \2\ See Commission Statement of Policy Reaffirming the Status of
the FASB as a Designated Private-Sector Standard Setter, Release No.
33-8221 (April 25, 2003) [68 FR 23333 (May 1, 2003)].
    \3\ The Financial Accounting Foundation's Board of Trustees
approved the FASB's budget on November 16, 2021. The FAF submitted
the approved budget to the Commission on November 22, 2021.
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    Section 109 of SOX provides that, in addition to the accounting
support fee, the standard-setting body can have additional sources of
revenue for its activities, such as earnings from sales of
publications, provided that each additional source of revenue shall not
jeopardize, in the judgment of the Commission, the actual or perceived
independence of the standard setter. In this regard, the Commission
also considered the interrelation of the operating budgets of the FAF,
the FASB, and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (``GASB''),
the FASB's sister organization, which sets accounting standards used by
state and local government entities. The Commission has been advised by
the FAF that neither the FAF, the FASB, nor the GASB accept
contributions from the accounting profession.
    The Commission understands that the Office of Management and Budget
(``OMB'') has determined the FASB's spending of the 2022 accounting
support fee is sequestrable under the Budget Control Act of 2011.\4\ So
long as sequestration is applicable, we anticipate that the FAF will
work with the Commission and Commission staff as appropriate regarding
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    \4\ See OMB Report Pursuant to the Sequestration Transparency
Act of 2012, available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/JC-sequestration_report_FY21_2-10-20.pdf. The
sequestration percentages calculated for FY 2021 will be applied in
each of the fiscal years from 2022 to 2029.
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    After its review, the Commission determined that the 2022 annual
accounting support fee for the FASB is consistent with Section 109 of
the Act. Accordingly,
    It is ordered, pursuant to Section 109 of SOX, that the FASB may
act in accordance with this determination of the Commission.

    By the Commission.
Vanessa A. Countryman,
Secretary.
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[Release No. 34-70755; File No. SR-CBOE-2013-102]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Amend CBOE
Rule 6.2B To Establish Modified Hybrid Opening System Opening
Procedures for All Volatility Index Constituent Options

October 25, 2013.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on October 15, 2013, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated
(``Exchange'' or ``CBOE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in
Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the self-
regulatory organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to
solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    CBOE proposes to amend CBOE Rule 6.2B to establish modified Hybrid
Opening System (``HOSS'') opening procedures for all option series that
are used to calculate volatility indexes. The text of the proposed rule
change is available on the Exchange's Web site http://www.cboe.com/AboutCBOE/CBOELegalRegulatoryHome.aspx), at the Exchange's Office of
the Secretary, and at the Commission.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization
included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the
proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the
proposed rule change. The text of those 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
    On the expiration/final settlement date for volatility index
options and futures, modified Hybrid Opening System (HOSS) opening
procedures are used for Hybrid 3.0 options and series that are used to
calculate the exercise settlement/final settlement value for expiring
volatility index options and futures contracts.\3\ The exercise
settlement/final settlement value for volatility index options and
futures is a

Special Opening Quotation (``SOQ'') of the respective volatility index
calculated from the sequence of opening prices, as traded on CBOE, of a
single strip of constituent options used to calculate the exercise
settlement value on expiration dates. The opening price for any
constituent option series in which there is no trade on CBOE is the
average of that option series' bid price and ask price as determined at
the opening of trading.
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    \3\ The expiration/final settlement date for volatility index
options and futures is the same day that the exercise settlement/
final settlement value is calculated for those contracts. See CBOE
Rule 24.9(a)(5) and CBOE Futures Exchange, LLC (``CFE'') Rule
1202(b). This date is on the Wednesday that is thirty days prior to
the third Friday of the calendar month immediately following the
month in which the applicable volatility index options or futures
contract expires. If the third Friday of the month subsequent to
expiration of the applicable volatility index option or futures
contract is a CBOE holiday, the exercise settlement/final settlement
value will be calculated on the business day immediately preceding
that Friday.
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    Standard expiration options (i.e., third Friday expirations) on the
S&P 500 index are the only Hybrid 3.0 option series for which modified
HOSS opening procedures are utilized (``SPX option series''). SPX
option series are used to calculate the CBOE Volatility Index (``VIX''
or ``VIX index'').\4\ As a result, the only volatility index products
whose exercise settlement/final settlement values are currently
calculated in this manner are VIX options traded on CBOE and VIX
futures contracts traded on CFE.
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    \4\ Some series of the S&P 500 index option class are Hybrid
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    CBOE and CFE, however, trade options and futures on other
volatility indexes \5\ and normal HOSS opening procedures are used on
all days for the constituent options in those volatility indexes,
including the expiration/final settlement dates for those volatility
index contracts. This is because the constituent option series of those
volatility indexes trade on the Hybrid platform and the modified HOSS
opening procedures for Hybrid 3.0 classes and series are not applicable
to those classes and series. The purpose of this filing is to align the
opening procedures for calculating the exercise settlement/final
settlement value for all volatility index products as closely as
possible to the existing and known modified HOSS opening procedures
used to calculate the VIX exercise/final settlement value.
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    \5\ For example: the CBOE Nasdaq-100 Volatility Index (``VXN''),
the CBOE Russell 2000 Volatility Index (``RVX''), the CBOE Gold ETF
Volatility Index (``GVZ'') and the CBOE Crude Oil ETF Volatility
Index (``OVX''). This list is not exhaustive.
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    In addition to the existing volatility indexes calculated using
Hybrid option series, the Exchange has created a new volatility index
that measures a 9-day period of implied volatility: The CBOE Short-Term
Volatility Index (``VXST'' or ``VXST index'').\6\ The Exchange
understands that there is an unmet market demand for derivatives that
expire each week on a short-term volatility index. In order to respond
to that demand, the Exchange plans to introduce VXST security options
(to be traded on CBOE) and VXST futures (to be traded on CFE) that
expire every Wednesday. These new VXST products will trade alongside
existing VIX options and VIX futures, (which expire on a monthly basis)
and on one Wednesday each month, the Exchange plans to calculate two
exercise settlement/final settlement values based on S&P 500 index
option series to settle expiring VIX and VXST options and futures.
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    \6\ The VIX index measures a 30-day period of expected
volatility and is calculated using S&P 500 index option series that
expire in 30 days. The VXST index measures a 9-day period of
expected volatility and is calculated using S&P 500 index option
series that expire in 9 days.
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    In terms of product launches, the Exchange anticipates that CFE
will list VXST futures prior to CBOE listing VXST options. This order
of product launches is consistent with the past practice of introducing
volatility index futures prior to volatility index options due to the
use by many market participants of futures as proxies for forward
volatility index levels when pricing options.
    The VXST index is calculated using S&P 500 index option series that
expire on every Friday, including standard SPX option series (i.e.,
third Friday expirations). The non-standard expiration constituent S&P
500 index option series are: (1) Listed under various Exchange rules;
(2) may expire on Fridays other than the third Friday of the month; (3)
Hybrid series and Hybrid 3.0 series; and (4) considered part of the S&P
500 index option class. The below chart sets forth a hypothetical
listing schedule identifying the VXST derivative expiration/final
settlement date, the constituent S&P 500 index option series and
expiration/final settlement date and the trading platform of the
constituent option series:

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                                                             Constituent S&P 500 index
    VXST derivative expiration/final  settlement date      option series and expiration     Type of constituent
                                                                       date                       series
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016..............................  End-of-Week Expiration *        Hybrid.
                                                           (ticker: SPXW), Expires
                                                           Friday, September 9, 2016.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016............................  Standard Expiration (ticker:    Hybrid 3.0.
                                                           SPX), Expires Friday,
                                                           September 16, 2016.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016...........................  End-of-Week Expiration *        Hybrid.
                                                           (ticker: SPXW), Expires
                                                           Friday, September 23, 2016.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016...........................  Quarterly Index Expiration **   Hybrid 3.0.
                                                           (ticker: SPXQ), Expires on
                                                           Friday, September 30, 2016.
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* Listed under Rule 24.9(e).
** Listed under Rule 24.9(c).

    As shown above, because some VXST constituent S&P 500 index option
series are Hybrid series, the modified HOSS opening procedures for
Hybrid 3.0 series are not applicable to those S&P 500 index option
series.\7\ This filing proposes to align the opening procedures on
Wednesdays for all VXST constituent S&P 500 index option series to the
existing and known modified HOSS opening procedures used to calculate
the exercise/final settlement value for VIX derivatives.
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    \7\ The Exchange is proposing this change in order to calculate
a final settlement value for VXST futures contracts. The Exchange
will submit a filing to the Commission to list VXST options
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What are the modified HOSS opening procedures?
    The main feature of the modified HOSS opening procedures utilized
in Hybrid 3.0 classes and series (i.e., SPX options) on VIX derivative
expiration/final settlement dates is the strategy order \8\ cut-off
time for the SPX option series that will be used to calculate the
exercise settlement/final settlement value for VIX derivatives. Rule
6.2B.01(c)(iii)(B)(1)-(3) sets forth three characteristics that the
Exchange considers strategy orders to possess:
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    \8\ Option orders that are related to position in, or a trading
strategy involving, volatility index options or futures are known as
``strategy orders,'' under Rule 6.2B.01(c)(iii).
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    (1) The orders are for options series with the expiration month
that will be used to calculate the settlement price of the applicable
volatility index option or futures contract;
    (2) The orders are for options series spanning the full range of
strike prices in the appropriate expiration month for options series
that will be used to calculate the settlement price of the applicable
volatility index option or futures contract, though they will not

necessarily include every available strike price; and
    (3) The orders are for put options with strikes prices less than
the ``at-the-money'' strike price or for call options with strike
prices greater than the ``at-the-money'' strike price. The orders may
also be for put and call options with ``at-the-money'' strike prices.
    Rule 6.2B.01(c)(iii)(B) also gives the Exchange discretion to deem
other types of orders to fall within the category of ``strategy
orders'' if the Exchange determines that the applicable facts and
circumstances warrant. Under current Rule 6.2B.01(c)(iii), all strategy
orders must be submitted by 8:15 a.m. (Chicago time).\9\ In two limited
circumstances, strategy orders may be cancelled.\10\
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    \9\ The applicable cut-off time for the entry of strategy orders
is established by the Exchange on class-by-class. See Rule
6.2B.01(c)(i)(A) and CBOE Regulatory Circular RG08-43 (Cut-Off Time
for Submission of Strategy Orders for Participation in SPX Modified
HOSS Opening Procedure).
    \10\ These circumstances include when the order is not executed
in the modified HOSS opening procedures and the cancellation or
change is submitted after the modified HOSS opening procedures are
concluded or if there is a legitimate error and the procedures for
cancelling or changing a legitimate error are followed as set forth
in Rule 6.2B.01(c)(iii)(B).
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    As background, the Exchange notes that market participants that
actively trade VIX derivatives (e.g., options and futures) often hedge
their positions with the SPX option series that will be used to
calculate the VIX exercise settlement/final settlement value. Traders
holding hedged VIX derivatives positions can be expected to trade out
of their SPX option series on the relevant VIX expiration/final
settlement date. Specifically, traders holding short, hedged VIX
products would liquidate that hedge by selling their SPX option series,
while traders holding long, hedged VIX products would liquidate their
hedge by buying SPX option series. In order to seek convergence with
the VIX exercise settlement/final settlement value, these traders would
be expected to liquidate their hedges by submitting market orders or
limit orders in the appropriate SPX option series during the SPX
opening on the VIX expiration/final settlement date.
    The strategy order cut-off time exists because trades to liquidate
hedges can contribute to an order imbalance during the SPX opening on
VIX expiration/final settlement dates. For example, traders liquidating
hedges may predominately be on one side of the market (e.g., seek to
buy the particular SPX option series) and those traders' orders may
create buy or sell order imbalances during the SPX opening on a VIX
expiration/final settlement date. As a result of having a strategy
order cut-off time in place, the Exchange has created a window to
encourage additional participation in the modified HOSS opening
procedures among market participants who may wish to place off-setting
orders against imbalances to which strategy orders may have
contributed.\11\ The Exchange also hopes that during this time period
market participants will also enter orders that will result in price
improvement in those SPX options series that are used to calculate the
VIX exercise settlement/final settlement value.
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    \11\ Any imbalance of contracts to buy over contracts to sell in
the applicable index option series, or vice versa, as indicated on
the electronic book, as well as expected opening prices and sizes
are periodically published in a snapshot form on the CBOE and CFE
Web sites as soon as practicable up through the opening on
settlement days when the modified HOSS opening procedures are
utilized. See CBOE Rule 6.2B.01(vi). They are also periodically
disseminated on the Hybrid trading system.
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    For the same reasons set forth above, the Exchange now seeks to
establish a strategy order cut-off time: (1) For all constituent option
series used to calculate volatility indexes on the expiration/final
settlement dates for volatility index derivatives; and (2) for all
constituent SPX option series used to calculate the VXST on every
Wednesday.
Proposed Modified HOSS Opening Procedures for Hybrid Classes and Series
    The Exchange proposes to adopt new Interpretation and Policy .08 to
Rule 6.2B to set forth the modified HOSS opening procedures for Hybrid
classes and series used to calculate volatility indexes.
    First, the Exchange proposes to set forth the applicable days for
when the modified HOSS opening procedures would apply. (All provisions
set forth in Rule 6.2B would remain in effect unless superseded or
modified by proposed Rule 6.2B.08.) For 30-day volatility indexes, the
modified HOSS opening procedures would be utilized on the days that the
exercise settlement value and final settlement value is calculated for
options (as determined under Rule 24.9(a)(5)) or (security) futures
contracts on volatility indexes measuring a 30-day volatility
period.\12\ For short-term volatility indexes, the modified HOSS
opening procedures would be utilized every Wednesday for Hybrid classes
and series that are used to calculate volatility indexes measuring a 9-
day volatility period. If a Wednesday is an Exchange holiday or if the
Friday in the business [sic] following a Wednesday is an Exchange
holiday, then the modified HOSS opening procedures would be utilized on
a Tuesday.\13\
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    \12\ See supra note 1 [sic].
    \13\ The Exchange is identifying the days that the modified HOSS
opening procedures would apply in proposed Rule 6.2B.08 because
those days need to be identified in order to calculate a final
settlement value for VXST futures. The Exchange expects to amend
this provision when the Exchange makes a filing with the Commission
to list VXST options. Specifically, the Exchange plans to establish
an expiration date and exercise settlement rule for VXST options
that would be comparable to Rule 24.9(a)(5).
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    Second, the Exchange proposes to provide that on applicable days,
all orders in Hybrid classes and series used to calculate 30-day and
short-term volatility indexes (including public customer, broker-
dealer, Exchange Market-Maker, away Market-Maker and Specialist
orders), other than spread or contingency orders, would be eligible to
be placed on the electronic book for the purpose of permitting those
orders to participate in the opening price calculation for the
applicable option class or series.
    Third, the Exchange proposes to establish criteria for strategy
orders, a cut-off time to be established by the Exchange on a class-by-
class basis and a prohibition against cancelling strategy orders; with
the limited exception that would permit strategy order to be cancelled
if the order is (i) not executed in the modified HOSS opening
procedures and the cancellation is submitted after the procedures have
concluded, or (ii) cancelled to correct a legitimate error. These
proposed provisions are substantially the same as the existing
provisions set forth in Rule 6.2B.01. The specific provisions proposed
to be adopted are:
    On the days that the modified HOSS opening procedures would be
utilized, the following provisions would apply to all volatility index
option components:
     All option orders for participation in modified HOSS
opening procedures that are related to positions in, or a trading
strategy involving, volatility index options or (security) futures, and
any change to or cancellation of any such order:
    [cir] must be received prior to the applicable strategy order cut-
off time for the affected option series (established by the Exchange on
a class-by-class basis), provided that the strategy order cut-off time
will be no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and no later than the opening of
trading in the option series. All pronouncements regarding changes to
the applicable strategy order cut-off time would be announced at least
one day prior to implementation.
    [cir] may not be cancelled or changed after the applicable strategy
order cut-off

time established in accordance with paragraph (c)(i) to Rule 6.2B.08,
unless the order is not executed in the modified HOSS opening
procedures and the cancellation or change is submitted after the
modified HOSS opening procedures are concluded (provided that any such
order may be changed or cancelled after the applicable strategy order
cut-off time established in accordance with paragraph (c)(i) to Rule
6.2B.08 and prior to applicable cut-off time established in accordance
with paragraph (d) to Rule 6.2B.08 in order to correct a legitimate
error, in which case the Trading Permit Holder submitting the change or
cancellation would be required to prepare and maintain a memorandum
setting forth the circumstances that resulted in the change or
cancellation and shall file a copy of the memorandum with the Exchange
no later than the next business day in a form and manner prescribed by
the Exchange).
    In general, the Exchange would consider option orders to be related
to positions in, or a trading strategy involving, volatility index
options or (security) futures for purposes of Rule 6.2B.08 if the
orders possess the following three characteristics:
     The orders are for option series with the expirations that
will be used to calculate the exercise settlement or final settlement
value of the applicable volatility index option or (security) futures
contract.
     The orders are for options series spanning the full range
of strike prices for the appropriate expiration for options series that
will be used to calculate the exercise settlement or final settlement
value of the applicable volatility index option or (security) futures
contract, but not necessarily every available strike price.
     The orders are for put options with strike prices less
than the ``at-the-money'' strike price and for call options with strike
prices greater than the ``at-the-money'' strike price. The orders may
also be for put and call options with ``at-the-money'' strike prices.
    Whether option orders are related to positions in, or a trading
strategy involving, volatility index options or (security) futures for
purposes of this Rule 6.2B.08 would depend upon specific facts and
circumstances. Order types other than those provided above may also be
deemed by the Exchange to fall within this category of orders if the
Exchange determines that to be the case based upon the applicable facts
and circumstances.
    Fourth, the Exchange proposes to provide that the provisions of
Rule 6.2B.08 may be suspended by two Floor Officials in the event of
unusual market conditions.
    Fifth, the Exchange proposes to provide that all other option
orders for participation in the modified HOSS opening procedures, and
any change to or cancellation of any such order, would be required to
be received prior to the applicable cut-off time in order to
participate at the opening price for the applicable option series. The
applicable cut-off time for the affected option series would be
established by the Exchange on a class-by-class basis, provided the
cut-off time would be no earlier than 8:25 a.m. and no later than the
opening of trading in the option series. All pronouncements regarding
changes to the applicable cut-off time would be announced at least one
day prior to implementation.
    Sixth, the Exchange proposes to provide that any imbalance of
contracts to buy over contracts to sell in the applicable option
series, or vice versa, as indicated on the electronic book, would be
published as soon as practicable up through the opening of trading in
the affected series on days that the modified HOSS opening procedures
are utilized.
    The Exchange notes that there are certain provisions set forth in
Rule 6.2B.01 that the Exchange is not proposing to adopt as parallel
provision to proposed Rule 6.2B.08. The provisions set forth in Rules
6.2B.01(a), (b) and (c)(ii) pertain to opening requirements for
liquidity providers that only apply to Hybrid 3.0 classes and series.
For Hybrid classes and series, the applicable opening provisions for
liquidity providers are set forth in Rule 6.2B. The key difference is
that liquidity providers in Hybrid 3.0 classes and series are required
to enter opening quotes whereas no such requirement exists for Hybrid
classes and series.
    In addition, the Exchange is not proposing to adopt a provision
similar to Rule 6.2B.01(c)(v) which provides that the HOSS system
automatically generates cancels immediately prior to the opening of the
applicable index option series for broker-dealer, Exchange Market-
Maker, away Market-Maker, and Specialist orders which remain on the
electronic book following the modified HOSS opening procedures. This is
another difference between Hybrid 3.0 classes and series and Hybrid
classes and series in that a similar automatic cancellation function
does not occur for Hybrid classes and series because orders from those
participants would be permitted to rest in the electronic book
following the modified HOSS opening procedures.
Proposed Non-Substantive Changes to Rule 6.2B.01
    The Exchange is taking this opportunity to make some non-
substantive changes to Rule 6.2B.01. First, the Exchange is proposing
to delete the sentence that is set forth in from [sic] Rule 6.2B.01(b).
This provision provides that (on all days), series will not open if
there is not a quote present in that series that complies with the bid/
ask different [sic] requirements that the Exchange establishes on a
class-by-class basis. This same requirement is set forth earlier in
Rule 6.2(e). Therefore, the second sentence to Rule 6.2B.01(b) can be
deleted.
    Second, the Exchange is proposing to amend Rule 6.2B.01(c)(i). On
all days, non-customer orders in Hybrid 3.0 classes and series are not
permitted to rest in the book after the open. Accordingly, non-
customers must submit ``opening rotation orders'' (``OPG'') in order to
participate in the opening.\14\ If non-customer orders are not
submitted as OPG orders, those orders will not participate in the
opening rotation. An OPG order is not technically a contingency but is
a requirement for non-customers to participate in the opening for
Hybrid 3.0 classes and series. As a result, the Exchange proposes to
add the phrase ``non-OPG'' before ``contingency orders'' in Rule
6.2B.01(c)(i) to make that rule clearer.
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    \14\ See Rule 6.53(l), which defines ``Opening Rotation Order.''
After the opening rotation is concluded, unfilled OPG orders are
cancelled. See also CBOE Regulatory Circular RG07-097 (SPX Trading
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    Third, the Exchange is proposing amend Rule 6.2B.01 to include the
correct terminology conventions for options and futures throughout Rule
6.2B.01. The Exchange notes that options expire on an expiration date
and settle to an exercise settlement value. Futures settle on a final
settlement date and settle to a final settlement value. Where
appropriate, the Exchange is adding the correct terminology throughout
Rule 6.2B.01.
    Fourth, the Exchange is proposing to change the reference to
``month'' as used in Rule 6.2B.01(c)(i) and (c)(iii)(B)(2) [sic] to
``expiration.'' The reference to month is used to designate which
month's option series will be used to calculate a 30-day volatility
index. Because options series that expire more often than monthly will
be used to calculate the VXST, the Exchange is proposing to amend these
provisions to account for the existence of volatility

indexes that expire more frequently than on a once per month basis.
    Fifth, the Exchange is proposing to add more specific rule
citations throughout Rule 6.2B.01. Currently, there are several cross
references throughout Rule 6.2B.01 to Rule 6.2B and Rule 6.2B.01. In
order to be more clear (because some of the same numbering conventions
are used in these provisions and could be confusing), the Exchange is
proposing to add specific rule references (instead of just
subparagraphs) throughout Rule 6.2B.01.
    Sixth, the Exchange is proposing to replace the reference to the
``opening bell'' to [sic] the ``opening of trading in the affected
series'' in Rule 6.2B.01(vi) [sic]. This change is being proposed to
make that provision more specific in its description of when imbalances
will be published.
    Finally, the Exchange is proposing to make a few grammatical
changes throughout Rule 6.2B.01.
Proposed Changes to Rule 24.9(a)(5)
    The Exchange is proposing to amend Rule 24.9(a)(5), which sets
forth the method of determining the day that the exercise settlement
value will be calculated and of determining the expiration date and
last trading day for volatility index options. Specifically, the
Exchange is proposing to add the phrase ``Measure a 30-Day Volatility
Period.'' This change is being proposed to account for the existence of
two different volatility index products that overlie different implied
volatility measurement periods. As described in footnote 13, when the
Exchange makes a filing with the Commission to list VXST options, the
Exchange plans to establish a proposed similar rule setting forth
similar information for VXST options.
Surveillance
    The Exchange currently conducts heightened surveillance on the days
when the modified HOSS opening procedures are utilized. Those same
heightened surveillance practices will be utilized on every Wednesday
and the Exchange represents that these surveillance practices shall be
adequate to monitor trading in all constituent option series used to
calculate volatility indexes. The Exchange expects to enhance
surveillance practices in tandem with any resultant trading volume
growth.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the
Exchange and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6(b) of the
Act.\15\ Specifically, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change
is consistent with the Section 6(b)(5) \16\ requirements that the rules
of an exchange be designed to promote just and equitable principles of
trade, to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts, to remove
impediments to and to perfect the mechanism for a free and open market
and a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and
the public interest.
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    \15\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \16\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    The primary purpose of the proposed rule change is to establish a
strategy-order cut-off time for option series on the day those option
series are used to calculate the exercise settlement/final settlement
value for volatility index options and futures. Because those option
series are typically used to hedge VIX derivatives, market participant
[sic] liquidating their hedges on expiration/final settlement dates may
contributed to an order imbalance. The proposed rule change will
protect investors and the public interest because the strategy order
cut-off time provides a time period prior to the open of trading during
which market participants may help reduce order imbalances for
volatility index options. The Exchange notes that a series will not
open if there is an imbalance. By creating a window of opportunity to
enter orders that reduce any order imbalances to which strategy orders
may have contributed, the Exchange is establishing a procedure that is
designate [sic] to facilitate a more stable opening process.
    In addition, the Exchange hopes that the establishment of a
strategy cut-off time will result in market participants submitting
orders that would result in price improvement to the option series used
to calculate exercise settlement/final settlement values for volatility
index derivatives.

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

    CBOE does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any
burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of
the purposes of the Act. Specifically, CBOE believes that the
establishment of a strategy-order cut-off time results in all market
participants, that hedge volatility index derivative using constituent
volatility index options, being treated the same and does not impose
any burden on competition.

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

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

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

    Within 45 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period up to 90 days (i) as the
Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be
appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the Exchange consents, the Commission will:
    A. By order approve or disapprove such proposed rule change, or
    B. institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-CBOE-2013-102 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2013-102. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the

public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be
available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission's Public
Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official
business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of
the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted
without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying
information from submissions. You should submit only information that
you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to
File Number SR-CBOE-2013-102 and should be submitted on or before
November 21, 2013.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\17\
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    \17\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0241; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-008-AD;
Amendment 39-17880; AD 2014-13-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft
Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-10-16 for
all British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes.
This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify
and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as the need to incorporate revisions to
the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 5, 2014.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 5,
2014.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0241; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited, Customer Information Department, Prestwick
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44

1292 675704; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to add an AD that would apply to all British Aerospace Regional
Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on April 14, 2014 (79 FR 20832), and proposed to
supersede AD 2007-10-16, Amendment 39-15057 (72 FR 27953, May 18,
2007).
    The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country. The MCAI states:

    The Jetstream Series 3200 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM),
includes Chapter 05-10-05 ``Airworthiness Limitations, Description
and Operation''. The maintenance tasks and limitations contained in
this chapter have been identified as mandatory actions for continued
airworthiness and EASA issued AD 2007-0074 to require operators to
comply with those instructions.
    Since that AD was issued, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd amended
Jetstream Series 3200 AMM Chapter 05-10-05 to introduce life
limitations for the main landing gear radius rod mounting shaft
assemblies and to incorporate wing structure inspections previously
introduced through BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Service Bulletin
(SB) SB 51-JA020940. In addition, a new table was introduced to
provide extended fatigue life limitations for structural items for
aeroplanes entered into a life extension programme. Reference to BAE
Systems (Operations) Ltd SB 32-JA981042 was updated from Revision 7
to Revision 8 to reflect increased life limits of the nose landing
gear.
    Failure to comply with the new and more restrictive instructions
could result in an unsafe condition.
    For the reasons described above, this EASA AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2007-0074, which is superseded, and requires
implementation of the maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness
limitations as specified in Chapter 05-10-05 of the Jetstream Series
3200 AMM at Revision 29.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0241-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 20832, April 14,
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 20832, April 14, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 20832, April 14, 2014).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 14 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD of inserting the document
into the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $1,190, or $85 per product.
    We have no way of determining the cost to replace the life limited
parts and to do the applicable maintenance tasks on each airplane.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    (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, 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.

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-2014-
0241; 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 the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office
(telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15057 (72 FR
27953, May 18, 2007), and adding the following new AD:

2014-13-05 British Aerospace Regional Aircraft: Amendment 39-17880;
Docket No. FAA-2014-0241; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-008-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 5,
2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2007-10-16, Amendment 39-15057 (72 FR
27953, May 18, 2007).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream
Model 3201 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the need to
incorporate revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations section of
the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA). We are issuing
this AD to enforce compliance with these requirements in order to
maintain airworthiness.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and
(f)(2) of this AD:
    (1) As of August 5, 2014 (the effective date of this AD),
replace each component before exceeding the applicable life limit
and complete all applicable maintenance tasks within the thresholds
and intervals as specified in Chapter 05-10-05, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the British Aerospace Jetstream 3200 Series Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, Revision, 29, dated December 15, 2012.
    (2) You may comply with the requirements in paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD by incorporating British Aerospace Jetstream 3200 Series
Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 29, Airworthiness Limitations,
Chapter 05-10-05, dated December 15, 2012, into the Airworthiness
Limitations section of your ICA and complying with that program.

 (g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2014-
0044, dated February 24, 2014. You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-
0241-0002.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Chapter 05-10-05, Airworthiness Limitations, of the British
Aerospace Jetstream 3200 Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual,
Revision, 29, dated December 15, 2012.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For British Aerospace Regional Aircraft service information
identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited,
Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport,
Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 1292
675207; fax: +44 1292 675704; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet: http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 20, 2014.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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From: Theresa Beddoe<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 10:15 AM
To: Smith, Korbin<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Cc: Erick Austin<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Subject: RE: Emissions Calculations

Oh yes, forgive me.  I muddied those waters a bit.  I would still estimate that our effort is 8 hours/ event and 6 events for SSM events reported in the semi-annual monitoring compliance report.

Theresa Beddoe
HSES Specialist
Knowlton Technologies, LLC
(315) 755-2656 Direct
(315) 783-9976 Cell
Together - Turning Challenges into Value

From: Smith, Korbin<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 10:09 AM
To: Theresa Beddoe<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Subject: RE: Emissions Calculations

Theresa,

Thanks for the response. The 8 hours per occurrence and 2 occurrences currently is reference to the SSM report which is a separate report that is filed when an SSM event happens that is in exceedance of the standard and the SSM plan is not followed. If I'm understanding you correctly, what you are estimating at 8 hours and 6 events is the total amount of SSM reporting that is included in the semi-annual compliance report, is this correct? I know these line items can get a little confusing.

Korbin Smith BS, MPH
Physical Scientist
U.S. EPA OAR/OAQPS
Sector Policies and Programs Division
109 TW Alexander Drive
Mail Code D243-04
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
(919) 541-2416

From: Theresa Beddoe<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 10:02 AM
To: Smith, Korbin<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Cc: Erick Austin<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Subject: RE: Emissions Calculations

Hi, Korbin!  Yes, I have been mulling this question over.  I think that your 8 hours per event is probably good, when you consider everyone that has input on these things.  It just takes time to figure these things out and to report them, and I have no idea how to calculate the time spent on the each event except by best-guess estimate.  However, your estimate of the number of events per semi-annual report, which I believe was two, is light.  At least for our boiler/incinerator, it is more like six events per report.  I don't know what portion of that is due to having two operational modes that you are frequently shifting between.  Perhaps if another incinerator always ran in incinerator mode (or boiler ran in boiler mode) the number of events would be fewer.  For us, it is more like 6 events per report, which I calculate as the average over the previous 2 years.  I hope that this helps, and I apologize for the delay in responding.  --Theresa

Theresa Beddoe
HSES Specialist
Knowlton Technologies, LLC
(315) 755-2656 Direct
(315) 783-9976 Cell
Together - Turning Challenges into Value

From: Smith, Korbin<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 7:59 AM
To: Theresa Beddoe<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Subject: RE: Emissions Calculations

Theresa,

I hope you had a great weekend. I wanted to check to see if you were able to find anything regarding estimating burden with reporting SSM in the semi-annual compliance report.

Regards,

Korbin Smith BS, MPH
Physical Scientist
U.S. EPA OAR/OAQPS
Sector Policies and Programs Division
109 TW Alexander Drive
Mail Code D243-04
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
(919) 541-2416


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[Docket No. ER16-1076-000]

360 Recycling, Inc.; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-
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