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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2022-0948]
RIN 1625-AA87

Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary, 500-yard radius,
moving security zone for a certain vessel carrying Certain Dangerous
Cargoes (CDC) within the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and La Quinta
Channel. The temporary security zone is needed to protect the vessels,
the CDC cargo, and the surrounding waterway from terrorist acts,
sabotage, or other subversive acts, accidents, or other events of a
similar nature. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is
prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port
Sector Corpus Christi or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from November 23,
2022, until November 28, 2022. For the purposes of enforcement, actual
notice will be used from November 22, 2022, until November 23, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Lieutenant Commander Anthony Garofalo, Sector Corpus
Christi

Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 361-939-
5130, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because it is impracticable. We must
establish this security zones by November 22, 2022, to ensure security
of this vessel and lack sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment
period and then consider those comments before issuing the rule.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be contrary to the public interest because immediate
action is needed to provide for the security of the vessel.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The Captain of the Port Sector
Corpus Christi (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated
with the transit of the Motor Vessel (M/V) FLEX AURORA when loaded will
be a security concern within a 500-yard radius of the vessel. This rule
is needed to provide for the safety and security of the vessels, their
cargo, and surrounding waterway from terrorist acts, sabotage or other
subversive acts, accidents, or other events of a similar nature while
they are transiting within Corpus Christi, TX, from November 22, 2022,
until November 28, 2022.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    The Coast Guard is establishing four 500-yard radius temporary
moving security zones around M/V FLEX AURORA. The zone for the vessel
will be enforced from November 22, 2022, until November 28, 2022. The
duration of the zone is intended to protect the vessel and cargo and
surrounding waterway from terrorist acts, sabotage or other subversive
acts, accidents, or other events of a similar nature. No vessel or
person will be permitted to enter the security zone without obtaining
permission from the COTP or a designated representative.
    Entry into the security zone is prohibited unless authorized by the
COTP or a designated representative. A designated representative is a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector Corpus
Christi. Persons or vessels desiring to enter or pass through each zone
must request permission from the COTP or a designated representative on
VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>. If permission is
granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the COTP or designated representative. The COTP or a designated
representative will inform the public through Broadcast Notices to
Mariners (BNMs), Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs), and/or Marine Safety
Information Bulletins (MSIBs) as appropriate for the enforcement times
and dates for each security zone.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this
rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
duration, and location of the security zone. This rule will impact a
small designated area of 500-yards around the moving vessel in the
Corpus Christi Ship Channel and La Quinta Channel as the vessel transit
the channel over a five day period. Moreover, the rule allows vessels
to seek permission to enter the zones.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
temporary security zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated
in section V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this rule under that order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01 and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have
determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves a moving security zone lasting for the
duration of time that the M/V FLEX AURORA is within the Corpus Christi
Ship Channel and La Quinta Channel while loaded with cargo. It will
prohibit entry within a 500 yard radius of M/V FLEX AURORA while the
vessel is transiting loaded within Corpus Christi Ship Channel and La
Quinta Channel. It is categorically excluded from further review under
L60 in Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01,
Rev. 1. A record of Environmental Consideration supporting this
determination is available in the docket. For instructions on locating
the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T08-0948 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T08-0948   Security Zone; Corpus Christi Ship Channel. Corpus
Christi, TX.

    (a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All navigable
waters encompassing a 500-yard radius around the M/V FLEX AURORA while
the vessel is in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and La Quinta Channel.
    (b) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from November
22, 2022, until November 28, 2022.
    (c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations in Sec.  165.33 apply.
Entry into the zone in paragraph (a) of this section is prohibited
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi
(COTP) or a designated representative. A designated representative is a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector Corpus
Christi.
    (2) Persons or vessels desiring to enter or pass through the zones
must request permission from the COTP Sector Corpus Christi on VHF-FM
channel 16 or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply
with the instructions of the COTP or designated representative.
    (d) Information broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative
will inform the public through Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs),
Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs), and/or Marine Safety Information
Bulletins (MSIBs) as appropriate of the enforcement times and dates for
the security zone.

    Dated: November 18, 2022.
J.B. Gunning,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #2

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2090-000.
    Applicants: SolUnesco, LLC.
    Description: SolUnesco Request for Waiver.
    Filed Date: 7/14/17.
    Accession Number: 20170714-5099.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/24/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2091-000.
    Applicants: Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation.
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No. 508 of Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation.
    Filed Date: 7/14/17.
    Accession Number: 20170714-5122.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/4/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2092-000.
    Applicants: Cleco Power LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment 1 to
Interconnection Agreement between Cleco and LAGEN to be effective 7/15/
2017.
    Filed Date: 7/14/17.
    Accession Number: 20170714-5131.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/4/17.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
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    Dated: July 14, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0132; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00947-E;
Amendment 39-21466; AD 2021-05-22]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Turbomeca, S.A.), Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Safran Helicopter Engines)
Arriel 1B, Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C2, Arriel 1D1, Astazou XIV B, and
Astazou XIV H model turboshaft engines. This AD was prompted by the
detection of positive segregation (freckles) on Stage 2 high-pressure
turbine (HPT) disks and Stage 3 turbine wheels. This AD requires
removal from service of certain Stage 2 HPT disks for Safran Helicopter
Engines Arriel 1B, 1C, 1C2, and 1D1 model turbofan engines and affected
Stage 3 turbine wheels for Safran Helicopter Engines Astazou XIV B and
XIV H model turbofan engines. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective March 22, 2021.
    The FAA must receive comments on this AD by April 19, 2021.

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 https://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 final rule, contact
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Avenue du 1er Mai, Tarnos, France;
phone: +33 (0) 5 59 74 45 11. You may view this service information at
the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch,
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is
also available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0132.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0132; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wego Wang, Aviation Safety Engineer,
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
(781) 238-7134; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has
issued EASA AD 2020-0151-E, dated July 9, 2020, for Safran Helicopter
Engines Arriel 1B, Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C2, and Arriel 1D1 model
turboshaft engines, and AD 2020-0161-E, dated July 17, 2020, for Safran
Helicopter Engines Astazou XIV B and Astazou XIV H model turboshaft
engines to address an unsafe condition for the specified products. EASA
AD 2020-0151-E states:

    Positive segregation (freckles) was detected on Stage 2 HP
turbine discs manufactured from a certain block of material. Other
parts manufactured from that same block of material may also be
affected by this non-conformity.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to HP turbine disc
failure and result in high-energy debris release, with consequent
damage to, and reduced control of, the helicopter.
    To address this unsafe condition, SAFRAN issued the MSB, as
defined in this [EASA] AD, to identify affected HP turbine discs and
provide instructions for replacement.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
replacement of affected parts with serviceable parts, and prohibits
re-installation of affected parts.

    EASA AD 2020-0161-E states:

    Positive segregation (freckles) was detected on Stage 3 turbine
wheels manufactured from a certain block of material. Other parts
manufactured from that same block of material may also be affected
by this non-conformity.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to turbine wheel
failure and result in high-energy debris release, with consequent
damage to, and reduced control of, the helicopter.
    To address this unsafe condition, SAFRAN issued the MSB, as
defined in this [EASA] AD, to identify affected turbine wheels and
provide instructions for replacement.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
replacement of affected parts with serviceable parts, and prohibits
re-installation of affected parts.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAIs in the AD
docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2021-0132.

FAA's Determination

    This product has been approved by EASA and is approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement
with the European Community, EASA has notified us of the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI. The FAA is issuing this AD because the
agency evaluated all the relevant information provided by EASA and has
determined that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to
exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Related Service Information

    The FAA reviewed Safran Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) 292 72
0860, Version A, dated July 9, 2020 (MSB 292 72 0860). MSB 292 72 0860
identifies affected Stage 2 HPT disks and describes procedures for
removing and replacing affected Stage 2 HPT disks on Safran Helicopter
Engines Arriel 1B, Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C2, and Arriel 1D1 model turbofan
engines. The FAA also reviewed Safran MSB 283 72 0814, Version A, dated
July 16, 2020 (MSB 283 72 0814). MSB 283 72 0814 describes procedures
for replacing the Stage 3 turbine wheel on Safran Helicopter Engines
Astazou XIV B and Astazou XIV H model turbofan engines.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires the removal from service and replacement of
affected Stage 2 HPT disks for Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 1B,
Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C2, and Arriel 1D1 model turbofan engines.

This AD also requires the removal from service and replacement of each
affected Stage 3 turbine wheel for Safran Helicopter Engines Astazou
XIV B and Astazou XIV H model turbofan engines.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    EASA AD 2020-0161-E requires operators to use Safran Helicopter
Engines service information to perform the removal and replacement of
affected Stage 2 HPT disks while this AD does not.

Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date

    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
    The FAA has found the risk to the flying public justifies waiving
notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because no domestic
operators use this product. It is unlikely that the FAA will receive
any adverse comments or useful information about this AD from any U.S.
operator. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are unnecessary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). In addition, for
the foregoing reason(s), the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30
days.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include Docket No. FAA-2021-0132 and Project Identifier
MCAI-2020-00947-E at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this final rule because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this final rule.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Wego
Wang, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 0 engines installed on
helicopters of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Replace Stage 2 HPT disk..............  50 work-hours x $85 per          $30,000         $34,250              $0
                                         hour = $4,250.
Replace Stage 3 turbine wheel.........  50 work-hours x $85 per          237,000         241,250               0
                                         hour = $4,250.
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    The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators.

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.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

2021-05-22 Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type Certificate
previously held by Turbomeca, S.A.): Amendment 39-21466; Docket No.
FAA-2021-0132; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00947-E.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 22, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Safran Helicopter Engines (Type Certificate
previously held by Turbomeca, S.A.):
    (1) Arriel 1B, Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C2, and Arriel 1D1 model
turboshaft engines with a Stage 2 HPT disk part number (P/N)
0292250400 and serial number (S/N) J915AD, J918AD, J919AD, J921AD,
J923AD, J924AD, J926AD or J927AD, installed; and
    (2) Astazou XIV B and Astazou XIV H model turboshaft engines
with a Stage 3 turbine wheel P/N<PHONE_NUMBER> and S/N J276AD, J278AD,
J279AD, J281AD, J282AD, J283AD or J287AD, installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine
Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by the detection of positive segregation
(freckles) on Stage 2 high-pressure turbine (HPT) disks and Stage 3
turbine wheels manufactured from a certain block of material. The
FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT disk. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the
Stage 2 HPT disk and Stage 3 turbine wheels, uncontained release of
these parts, damage to the helicopter, and reduced control of the
helicopter.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) For affected Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 1B, Arriel 1C,
Arriel 1C2 and Arriel 1D1 model turboshaft engines, within 25 flight
hours (FHs) after the effective date of this AD, remove from service
the Stage 2 HPT disk and replace with a part that is eligible for
installation.
    (2) For affected Safran Helicopter Engines Astazou XIV B and
Astazou XIV H model turboshaft engines, within 25 FHs after the
effective date of this AD, remove from service the Stage 3 turbine
wheel and replace with a part that is eligible for installation.

(h) Definitions

    (1) For the purpose of this AD, a part eligible for installation
on Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 1B, Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C2, and
Arriel 1D1 model turboshaft engines is a Stage 2 HPT disk that does
not have P/N<PHONE_NUMBER> and S/N J915AD, J918AD, J919AD, J921AD,
J923AD, J924AD, J926AD or J927AD.
    (2) For the purpose of this AD, a part that is eligible for
installation on Safran Helicopter Engines Astazou XIV B and Astazou
XIV H model turboshaft engines is a Stage 3 turbine wheel that does
not have P/N<PHONE_NUMBER> and S/N J276AD, J278AD, J279AD, J281AD,
J282AD, J283AD, or J287AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in
Related Information. You may email your request to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Wego Wang,
Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2020-0151-E, dated July 9, 2020, and EASA AD 2020-0161-E, dated July
17, 2020, for more information. You may examine the EASA ADs in the
AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0132.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued on February 26, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-04454 Filed 3-4-21; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 239 (Monday, December 14, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77334-77335]
[FR Doc No: 2015-31391]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
corporate filings:

    Docket Numbers: EC16-47-000.
    Applicants: American Transmission Company LLC, Duke-American
Transmission Company, LLC, ATC Management Inc.
    Description: Application for Authorization for Corporate
Reorganization and Request for Confidential Treatment and Certain
Waivers pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of American
Transmission Company LLC Transmission Company LLC.
    Filed Date: 12/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20151208-5186.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: EC15-98-000.
    Applicants: Union Power Partners, L.P., Entergy Arkansas, Inc.,
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., Entergy Texas, Inc.
    Description: Response to November 24 and 25, 2015 Deficiency
Letters of Entergy Services, Inc. on behalf of Union Power Partners,
L.P., et. al.
    Filed Date: 12/7/15.
    Accession Number: 20151207-5261.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/6/16.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt
wholesale generator filings:

    Docket Numbers: EG16-29-000.
    Applicants: Avalon Solar Partners II LLC.
    Description: Self-Certification of EWG of Avalon Solar Partners II
LLC.
    Filed Date: 12/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20151208-5108.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/29/15.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER10-1714-007.
    Applicants: LG&E Energy Marketing Inc.
    Description: Supplement to June 30, 2015 Triennial Market Power
Update for Central Region of LG&E Energy Marketing Inc.
    Filed Date: 12/7/15.
    Accession Number: 20151207-5130.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-1922-000.
    Applicants: Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., Entergy
Louisiana, LLC, Entergy New Orleans, Inc.
    Description: Response to November 5, 2015 Deficiency Letter of
Entergy Services, Inc. on behalf of the participating Entergy Operating
Companies.
    Filed Date: 12/7/15.
    Accession Number: 20151207-5260.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2741-000.
    Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company.
    Description: Report Filing: Refund Report to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 12/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20151208-5185.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-237-001.
    Applicants: South Jersey Energy ISO9, LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Supplement to Market-Based Rate
Application and Tariff Amendment to be effective 11/3/2015.
    Filed Date: 12/7/15.
    Accession Number: 20151207-5206.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-238-001.
    Applicants: South Jersey Energy ISO10, LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Supplement to Market-Based Rate
Application and Tariff Amendment to be effective 11/3/2015.
    Filed Date: 12/7/15.
    Accession Number: 20151207-5207.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-475-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Original Interconnection
Service Agreement No. 4303, Queue No. Z2-046/AA1-066 to be effective
11/6/2015.
    Filed Date: 12/7/15.
    Accession Number: 20151207-5200.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-476-000.
    Applicants: AEP Texas Central Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: TCC-Guadalupe Valley
Electric Cooperative IA to be effective 11/17/2015.
    Filed Date: 12/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20151208-5056.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-477-000.
    Applicants: AEP Texas North Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: TNC-Oncor Electric Delivery
Company First Amd & Restated IA LLC to be effective 11/10/2015.
    Filed Date: 12/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20151208-5057.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-478-000.
    Applicants: Wheelabrator Saugus Inc.
    Description: Notice of Cancellation of Power Sales Contract of
Wheelabrator Saugus Inc.
    Filed Date: 12/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20151208-5073.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-479-000.
    Applicants: Avalon Solar Partners II LLC.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Application for MBR to be
effective 12/10/2015.
    Filed Date: 12/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20151208-5091.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-480-000.
    Applicants: PacifiCorp.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: PacifiCorp Energy Carbon
Decommissioning Construction Agmt Rev 2 to be effective 2/7/2016.
    Filed Date: 12/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20151208-5094.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-481-000.
    Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: Notice of Termination of GSFA and GIA for Los Medanos
Energy Center, LLC, Service Agreement No. 8 under PG&E FERC Electric
Tariff Volume No. 5 of Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
    Filed Date: 12/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20151208-5123.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/29/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-482-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Florida, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: City of Williston NITSA
Amendment OATT SA No. 146 to be effective 1/1/2016.
    Filed Date: 12/8/15.
    Accession Number: 20151208-5168.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/29/15.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
reliability filings:

    Docket Numbers: RD16-3-000.
    Applicants: North American Electric Reliability Corporation.
    Description: Petition of the North American Electric Reliability
Corporation for Approval of Revised Definitions of Terms Used in
Reliability Standards.
    Filed Date: 12/7/15.
    Accession Number: 20151207-5262.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/29/15.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
reliability filings:

    Docket Numbers: RR16-2-000.
    Applicants: North American Electric Reliability Corporation.
    Description: Petition of North American Electric Reliability
Corporation for Approval of Proposed Rules of Procedure Revisions.
    Filed Date: 12/7/15.
    Accession Number: 20151207-5226.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/15.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: December 8, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-31391 Filed 12-11-15; 8:45 am]
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                             SUPPORTING STATEMENT

1.  Identification of the Information Collection

	Title:  Brownfields Program  -  Accomplishment Reporting (OMB Control Number 2050-0192; EPA ICR No. 2104.06).

	This is a request to renew an existing Information Collection Request (ICR).  This ICR covers the collection of information from those organizations that receive cooperative agreements from EPA under the authority of subtitle A and subtitle C of the "Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act" (Public Law 107-118, January 2002).  Subtitle A of the Act amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), as amended, and authorizes EPA to award grants or cooperative agreements to states, tribes, local governments, and other eligible entities to support the assessment and cleanup of brownfields properties and subtitle C authorizes a noncompetitive $50 million program to establish and enhance state and tribal response programs. The authority for these financial assistance programs is codified at CERCLA 104(k) and CERCLA 128(a) respectively.  Congress appropriates specific amounts of funding for both programs in EPA's State and Tribal Assistance Grant account.

      With this ICR, EPA's Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) seeks authorization to collect information from cooperative agreement recipients (recipients) using several standard forms that will streamline the data collection effort and improve the quality of information collected.  The information collected under this ICR supplements the minimum reporting and record keeping requirements that recipients are subject to under 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 1500.  EPA estimates that all respondents who voluntarily respond to this information collection by electing to participate in the Brownfields program have determined that the expected benefits of participation outweigh any burden associated with preparing the response.

2.  Need for/Use of the Collection

	Under CERCLA 104(k) states, tribes, local governments, and other eligible entities may receive cooperative agreements to:

      (1)	inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct planning and community involvement related to brownfields sites;

      (2)	carry out cleanup activities at brownfields sites;

      (3)	capitalize revolving loan funds and provide subawards  for cleanup activities; and

      (4)	support the research, technical assistance and training including the creation and implementation of environmental job training and placement programs.

      Under CERCLA 128(a) States and tribes may receive cooperative agreements to:

      (1) establish or enhance a response program that includes elements such as:

      a. Surveys and inventories of brownfield sites.

            b. Oversight and enforcement authorities including legislation, regulations, procedures, or guidance that would establish or enhance the legal structure of the program.

            c. Opportunities for public participation in the process of developing a public record for cleanup decisions and other site activities.

      d. Site-specific assessment and cleanup activities.

            e. Approval of cleanup plans and verifications that response actions are complete.

      (2) capitalize a revolving loan fund for brownfields remediation under CERCLA 104(k)(3); and

      (3) purchase environmental insurance, develop a risk sharing or indemnity pool, or other insurance mechanisms for the response program.

      Under CERCLA 101(39), a brownfields site means real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.  Brownfields sites may also include property contaminated with petroleum. For funding purposes, EPA uses the term "brownfields property(ies)" synonymously with the term "brownfields site(s)."

	While the Agency collects basic cooperative agreement information as part of its Federal stewardship responsibilities to manage and oversee recipient activities and expenditures under 2 CFR Part 200, OBLR needs additional information from recipients to be reported in a consistent manner in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and to report on program activities and accomplishments to Congress and other program stakeholders.  Specifically, OBLR has used and will continue to use the information collected from recipients to oversee the activities carried out using cooperative agreement funds, to evaluate program implementation and effectiveness, and to meet the Agency's responsibilities under the Government Performance and Results Act to report on OBLR's accomplishments.  The information collection activities covered by this renewed ICR are intended to:  (1) continue to improve the alignment of reporting requirements with programmatic performance measures; and (2) simplify and standardize reporting requirements to reduce uncertainty and burden imposed on recipients.  Without the information collection, OBLR would have limited access to information needed to effectively assess the relationship between those activities funded by EPA's Brownfields cooperative agreements and the intent of Congress with the passage of the Brownfields Amendments.

3.  Non-duplication, Consultations, and Other Collection Criteria

	3(a).  Non-duplication  -  There is no other known source for the information that EPA seeks under this ICR.  Moreover, this ICR supplements, and does not duplicate, the information that EPA collects as part of its reporting and record keeping provisions under the Agency's general assistance regulations at UGG 2 CFR Part 200 which became effective December 26, 2014.  Exhibit 1 identifies the tasks and burdens of recipients that are covered under other OMB-approved ICRs.  This ICR addresses the burden imposed on recipients and EPA associated with the reporting requirements that are unique to cooperative agreements awarded by EPA under authority of CERCLA 104k and CERCLA 128(a).

           Exhibit 1:  Grant Burdens Covered Under Other Agency ICRs
                                  Task/Burden
                                   Authority
                              Agency Approved ICR
Preliminary Grant Proposal
                                2 CFR Part 200
                                 OMB 2030-0020
Final Grant Proposal
                                2 CFR Part 200
                                 OMB 2030-0020
Budget Sheets
                                2 CFR Part 200
                                 OMB 2030-0020
Quarterly Progress Reports
                                2 CFR Part 200
                                 OMB 2030-0020
Notification of Significant Developments
                                2 CFR Part 200
                                 OMB 2030-0020
Procurement Reports
                                2 CFR Part 200
                                 OMB 2030-0020
Financial Reports
                                2 CFR Part 200
                                 OMB 2030-0020
Project Records
                                2 CFR Part 200
                                 OMB 2030-0020

	3(b).  Public Notice Required Prior to ICR Submission to OMB.  The first notification of the Agency's request for the renewal of this ICR was published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 10859 on March 2, 2016. It did not receive any comments.

	3(c).  Consultations  -  EPA has more than 20 years of experience managing Brownfields cooperative agreement programs that awarded more than 3,700 cooperative agreements to state, local, and tribal governments to address brownfields properties.  For these Brownfields cooperative agreements, EPA staff has worked closely with the recipients to help them participate in the program and address their brownfields properties.  As such, EPA has a detailed understanding of the activities that recipients undertake and the burden they incur for voluntarily participating in EPA's cooperative agreement programs.  In addition, during the preparation of the initial ICR in 2003 and the reporting forms that are included, EPA contacted eight Brownfields recipients to ask them specific questions about the burden associated with completing the draft forms included in this ICR.  Recipient responses form the basis of EPA's initial calculations of the burden hours and costs.

      Since the initial ICR, there have been several revisions to help improve the original Property Profile and Job Training Reporting Forms to ensure they are as efficient as possible for cooperative agreement recipients. For the first renewal in 2006, the ICR was expanded to include reporting from CERCLA 128(a) recipients. To do so, EPA consulted with several State and Tribal representatives when working on modifications to the Property Profile Form. For the second renewal in 2009, EPA added additional fields to the Property Profile Form. EPA contacted eight Brownfields recipients to ask them specific questions about the burden associated with completing the draft new fields for the Property Profile Form included in the renewal.  In 2012, EPA made no changes to the Property Profile Form and Job Training Reporting Form.

      For this renewal of the ICR, EPA made changes to streamline some questions on the Property Profile Form, including making it easier to identify the correct geographical location of a property, and avoid duplicate property records in ACRES. Additionally, EPA created a new form for the Area-Wide Planning recipients to make it easier for them to report their accomplishments to EPA. Moving forward, Area-Wide Planning recipients will only be required to use this new form, and no longer need to use the Property Profile Form. Individuals contacted for this revision included the following:

 Harris Byers
      Brownfields Project Manager
      Stantec
      12075 Corporate Parkway Suite 200 Mequon WI 53092-2649
      Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Cell:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
 Michele Oertel
      Federal Funding & Community Relations Coordinator
      Indiana Brownfields Program
      100 N. Senate Avenue, Room 1275
      Indianapolis, Indiana  46204
      Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; or<PHONE_NUMBER>, Ext. 4-0235; Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>
      Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>      www.brownfields.IN.gov

 Marc Gerdeman
      Brownfield Redevelopment Officer
      City of Toledo, Division of Env. Services
      348 S. Erie St.  Toledo, OH 43604
      Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER> (office);<PHONE_NUMBER> (fax)
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>.

	3(d).  Effects of Less Frequent Collection  -  The information collection schedule is consistent with the Agency's reporting schedule for general assistance agreements.  Less frequent collection may not enable EPA to oversee and manage Brownfields cooperative agreements effectively and would lessen OBLR's ability to report up-to-date and accurate information on program activities and accomplishments.  In consideration of the burden imposed on recipients, EPA has adopted less frequent reporting for the Property Profile Form in which recipients are required to update and submit the form as notable activities or changes occur at a particular property.  EPA anticipates that recipients of CERCLA 104(k) assessment, cleanup, and revolving loan fund cooperative agreements will submit an updated Property Profile Form to EPA at least twice but not more than four times over the life of the cooperative agreement.  For CERCLA 128(a) state and tribal response program cooperative agreements, EPA anticipates that recipients will submit a Property Profile Form to EPA twice a year in line with the bi-annual reporting guidelines.

	3(e).  General Guidelines  -  The information collection is consistent with the guidelines set forth in 5 CFR 1320.6 of the Paperwork Reduction Act Guidelines.

	3(f).  Confidentiality  -  No confidentiality is provided and no sensitive information is collected under this ICR.

	3(g).  Sensitive Questions  -  Sensitive questions are not associated with the information collection activities performed under Public Law 107-118.

4.  Respondents and Information Requested

	4(a).  Respondents  -  Respondents under this ICR are those entities who voluntarily elect to participate in the Brownfields cooperative agreement programs and receive funding from EPA under the authority of CERCLA 104(k) and CERCLA 128(a).  Specifically, respondents to this information collection include: general purpose units of local government (NAICS Code: 92411); land clearance authorities or other quasi-governmental entities that operate under the supervision and control of, or as an agent of, a general purpose unit of local government (NAICS Code: 92411); government entities created by State legislature (NAICS Code: 92411); regional councils or groups of general purpose units of local government (NAICS Code: 92411); redevelopment agencies that are chartered or otherwise sanctioned by the State (NAICS Code: 92411); States (NAICS Code: 92411); Indian Tribes other than in Alaska (NAICS Code: 92115); Alaska Native Regional Corporations, Alaska Native Village Corporations, and Metlakatla Indian Communities (NAICS Code:92115); and non-profit organizations (NAICS Code: 81331).

	4(b).  Information Requested  -  The information requested by EPA under this ICR includes information from recipients specific to the activities undertaken and the accomplishments that result using Brownfields funds.  The information to be collected by EPA will vary by the type of cooperative agreement awarded to the respondent.

      For Brownfields assessment, cleanup, revolving loan fund cooperative agreements, and site-specific activities of the State and Tribal Response Program Cooperative Agreements, EPA requires CERCLA 104(k) and CERCLA 128(a) recipients to prepare an initial Brownfields Property Profile Form for each property the cooperative agreement intends to address. The Property Profile Form compliments the information collected as part of the progress reports required by the general assistance regulations, and requests basic information about each brownfields property covered by the cooperative agreement, such as property name, location, parcel number, and size.  EPA requires recipients to update the Property Profile Form as notable activities or changes occur on the property, but no more frequently than quarterly for CERCLA 104(k) recipients and no more than twice a year for CERCLA 128(a) recipients.  For example, as an assessment of the property is completed, recipients are required to complete the portion of the Property Profile Form that applies to assessments, and provide basic information to EPA on the type of assessment, date of completion, and results or findings of the assessment.  Other sections of the Property Profile Form collect basic information on cleanups and any redevelopment activities that occur on the property, including estimates of the number of jobs that result.

      Brownfields Area-Wide Planning recipients are required to complete an initial Area-Wide Planning Reporting Form. Recipients are then required to provide form updates as notable events occur pertaining to revitalizing the BF AWP project area is available.

      Environmental Workforce Development Job Training recipients are required to complete on a quarterly basis the Job Training Reporting Form.  The form asks for information about the number of training participants, their success in obtaining employment after the training, and the leveraged funds from the job training program.

5. The Information Collected  -  Agency Activities, Collection, Methodology and Information Management

	5(a).  Agency Activities  -  EPA is responsible to Congress and other stakeholders to ensure that its resources are being used efficiently and effectively, to evaluate the progress of the recipients in meeting the goals of EPA's Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization, and to share the successes, lessons learned, and best practices among Brownfields recipients.   EPA will collect the information using standardized forms that minimize the burden on respondents while ensuring consistent information that can be easily aggregated and accurately reported.  EPA program staff will review the information collected to keep current on recipient activities, and will enter the information into the Agency's Assessment, Cleanup, and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES). EPA uses ACRES to maintain information on all of its Environmental Workforce Development Job Training and Area-Wide Planning cooperative agreements and all of its Brownfields cooperative agreements' property specific activities. Acres is also used to, develop reports to support management and program evaluation activities, and to report accomplishments achieved as part of the Agency's responsibilities under GPRA.

	5(b).  Collection Methodology and Management  -  EPA will collect data under this ICR using a standard set of forms, instructions, and guidance that are designed to simplify and facilitate the reporting requirements for recipients.  In fulfilling the requirements under the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (Public Law 105-277), EPA developed an electronic reporting process that will allow recipients to report their data electronically.  This electronic reporting process is integrated with EPA's Enterprise Architecture to further streamline the Agency's data management and reporting responsibilities.  EPA released the electronic reporting process in January 2007 and all Brownfields recipients starting from FY 2003 have been given access.  EPA has modified its reporting guidance and provides training on the electronic reporting process.  EPA has achieved positive returns in user acceptance of the electronic reporting process since its release and the electronic reporting process reduces the burden placed on recipients. Through continued improvements to ACRES and greater recipient experience, it is estimated that the reporting burden will decrease.

      5(c).  Small Entity Flexibility  -  This information collection request is expected to affect small governmental jurisdictions, which are defined as governments of cities, counties, towns, townships, villages, school districts, or special districts with populations of less than 50,000.  This definition may also include Indian Tribes, in keeping with the President's Federal Indian Policy.  EPA has considered whether to establish different reporting requirements for small entities and has determined that: (1) different reporting requirements among recipients will result in inconsistent data that may lessen the Agency's ability to oversee and report on program activities and accomplishments; (2) the burden imposed by this information collection is relatively small and small entities should not be unduly burdened by the reporting requirement; and (3) the Brownfields program is voluntary and respondents who elect to participate in this program have determined that the expected benefits of participation outweigh any burden associated with preparing the response.

	5(d).  Collection Schedule  -  The information to be collected under this ICR for CERCLA 104(k) assessment, cleanup, and revolving loan fund recipients shall not occur more frequently than quarterly, and no more than twice a year for CERCLA 128(a) property specific activities.  For CERCLA 104(k) assessment, cleanup, revolving loan fund cooperative agreements, and CERCLA 128(a) property specific activities, recipients will be required to prepare an initial Property Profile Form for each property at which the cooperative agreement starts to address, and to update the Property Profile forms for only those properties in which notable activities or changes have occurred during the last reporting period. Environmental Workforce Development Job Training recipients must complete and/or update their Job Training Reporting Form every quarter.  Brownfields Area-Wide Planning recipients must complete and/or update their Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Reporting Form bi-annually.

6. Estimating the Burden and Cost of the Collection

	6(a).  Estimating respondent burden - A "unit" burden is the burden incurred by a respondent for performing a specific activity that is not covered by another ICR (such as 2 CFR Part 200).  It should be noted that although CERCLA 104(k) prohibits the use of EPA funds for administrative costs, EPA interprets this provision to make the direct cost of complying with reporting requirements allowable. The estimated burden is incurred by the following activities:

 	Completion of the Job Training Reporting Form;

       Initial completion of the Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Reporting Form;

 Periodic updating of the Area-Wide Planning Reporting Form as new activities, accomplishments, resources, changes, and other information pertaining to revitalizing the BF AWP project area is available.

 	Initial completion of the Brownfields Property Profile Form; and

 Periodic updating of the Brownfields Property Profile Form to report progress on specific properties undergoing assessment, cleanup, or redevelopment.

The estimated burden for respondents is presented in Exhibit 2.

	If any burdens were found to be imposed in the ICR by a rule that supersedes the Brownfields Amendments, those burdens, or a percentage of those burdens, were removed from the overall burden calculation in this ICR (see Exhibit 1).

                 Exhibit 2 - Annual Respondent Burden and Cost

Activity
                              Unit Burden (Hours)
                          Unit Labor Cost (Dollars)*
                          Total Unit Cost (Dollars)*
                      Average Number of Responses/ Year**
                           Total Burden Hours/Year**
                          Total Cost/Year (Dollars)**
Initial Completion of Property Profile Form (CERCLA 104(k): non-profits)
                                       1
                                   $107.32
                                   $107.32
                                      87
                                      87
                                    $9,337
Initial Completion of Property Profile Form (CERCLA 104(k): government)
                                       1
                                   $107.32
                                   $107.32
                                     1488
                                     1488
                                   $159,692
Initial Completion of Property Profile Form (CERCLA 128(a))
                                       1
                                   $107.32
                                   $107.32
                                     1268
                                     1268
                                   $136,084
Update of Property Profile Form (CERCLA 104(k): non-profits)
                                      0.5
                                    $53.66
                                    $53.66
                                      60
                                      30
                                    $3,220
Update of Property Profile Form (CERCLA 104(k): government)
                                      0.5
                                    $53.66
                                    $53.66
                                     1043
                                      521
                                   $55,967
Update of Property Profile Form (CERLA128 (a))
                                      0.5
                                    $53.66
                                    $53.66
                                      634
                                      317
                                   $34,021
Initial Completion of Area-Wide Planning Form (non-profits)
                                       2
                                   $110.48
                                   $220.96
                                       3
                                       6
                                     $663
Initial Completion of Area-Wide Planning Form (government)
                                       2
                                   $110.48
                                   $220.96
                                      15
                                      30
                                    $3,314
Review and Process of Area-Wide planning Reporting Form (non-profits)
                                      1.5
                                   $110.48
                                   $165.72
                                       2
                                       3
                                     $331
Review and Process of Area-Wide planning Reporting Form (government)
                                      1.5
                                   $110.48
                                   $165.72
                                       7
                                     10.5
                                    $1,160
Initial Completion of Job Training Reporting Form (non-profits)
                                       4
                                    $89.72
                                   $358.90
                                      18
                                      72
                                    $6,460
Initial Completion of Job Training Reporting Form (government)
                                       4
                                    $89.72
                                   $358.90
                                      11
                                      44
                                    $3,948
TOTAL
                                    4,636
                                    3,877
                                   $414,197
AVERAGE TOTAL COST PER BURDEN HOUR
 $        106.85

* Unit Labor Cost in Dollars reflects a "loaded" rate for benefits and overhead.
** Figures may not sum due to rounding.

      6(b).  Estimating respondent costs - To estimate the unit burden (hours) and hourly rate for the original information collection activity, EPA relied on its extensive experience working closely with Brownfields recipients, as well as in-depth interviews with eight current or former Brownfields recipients submitting the Property Profile Form, nine Area-Wide Planning recipients specific to this ICR, and six Environmental Workforce Development Job Training recipients. Those interviewed were shown draft copies of all forms and accompanying instructions and guidance that would be used for reporting and asked to estimate: (1) the number of hours that would be required to perform each task; and (2) the labor mix required to perform each task (e.g., percentage of management, technical, clerical).  The data gathered from these interviews were then analyzed to estimate the unit burden and labor mix.

      For the renewal of this information collection request in 2016, EPA carried forward the same assumptions that were made for the original request. The type of data collected remains unchanged, with only structural changes being made by separating the Area-Wide Planning questions from the original Property Profile Form into its own reporting form to ensure the lowest burden on cooperative agreement recipients. For all form types, the unit labor cost (dollars) for this burden estimate is a weighted hourly rate based upon the estimated labor mix and wage rates gathered from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

      Data from consultations on the Property Profile Form, across all tasks, indicate that the average recipient will incur 15 percent of its burden with executive/managerial staff labor, 6 percent with professional specialty staff labor, 56 percent with technical labor, 11 percent with administrative support or clerical labor, and 12 percent with program participants and partners.  This labor mix was applied to BLS, National Compensation Survey (NCS) data issued in December 2015 for a weighted hourly rate of $51.11 and an estimated fully loaded rate of $107.32.

	On the Area-Wide Planning Reporting Form, consultations indicate that the average recipient will incur 10 percent of its burden with executive/managerial staff labor, 5 percent with professional specialty staff labor, 28 percent with technical labor, 5 percent with administrative support or clerical labor, and 53 percent with program participants and partners.  This labor mix was applied to BLS, National Compensation Survey (NCS) data issued in December 2015[3] for a weighted hourly rate of $52.61 and an estimated fully loaded rate of $110.48.

	Lastly, on the Job Training Reporting Form, consultations indicate that the average recipient will incur 4 percent of its burden with executive/managerial staff labor, 54 percent with professional specialty staff labor, 13 percent with finance labor, 4 percent with administrative support or clerical labor, and 25 percent with program participants and partners.  This labor mix was applied to BLS, National Compensation Survey (NCS) data issued in December 20153 for a weighted hourly rate of $42.73 and an estimated fully loaded rate of $89.72

	CERCLA 104(k) cleanup, and revolving loan fund recipients, and CERCLA 128(a) recipients that conduct property specific activities will be required to report progress with the "Brownfields Property Profile Form."  EPA anticipates that the initial completion of this form will require approximately 1 hour.  Recipients will be required to update this form as milestones are achieved, though not more frequently than quarterly.  It is estimated that each update will require approximately .5 hours for a unit burden of $53.66 for both non-profits and governmental entities.  It is estimated that each form will be updated an average of twice per year.

	CERCLA 104(k)(6) area wide planning recipients will be required to report progress with the "Brownfields Area-wide Planning Reporting Form." EPA anticipates that the initial completion of this form will require approximately 2 hours.  Recipients will be required to update this form as milestones are achieved, though not more frequently than quarterly.  It is estimated that each update will require approximately 1.5 hours for a unit burden of $165.72 for both non-profits and governmental entities.  It is estimated that each form will be updated an average of twice per year.

      Environmental Workforce Development Job Training recipients will be required to report progress on a quarterly basis using EPA's "Job Training Reporting Form."  Recipients will be required to report progress on a quarterly basis, with each update requiring approximately 4 hours for a unit burden of $358.90 for both non-profits and governmental entities. The majority of this burden stems from the activities associated with the collection of salary or wage information from Environmental Workforce Development Job Training program participants who are able to find employment.

	Area-wide Planning, assessment, cleanup and job training cooperative agreements awarded under CERCLA 104(k) cover a period of performance of up to three years, and revolving loan fund cooperative agreements cover a period of performance up to five years. Based on the Agency's experience under its program, EPA estimates that at the end of two years, approximately 75 percent of cooperative agreements will receive a no-cost extension, approximately 20 percent of recipients will receive supplemental awards, and 5 percent of cooperative agreements will close out.  Recipients that receive either a no-cost extension or a supplemental award will be required to continue to report on their activities using the forms authorized under this ICR. In addition, cooperative agreements that have closed out may undergo a five-year review conducted five years after close out. The five year review gathers data on the current status of properties that benefited from EPA funding while the cooperative agreement was active using the forms authorized under this ICR.  This burden is included in the estimated number of responses per year and, therefore, the overall burden calculation estimated for this ICR.

	All awards made under CERCLA 128(a) have at least a one year period of performance or can be a multi-year award depending on the State's financial need for continued funding. Based on the Agency's understanding of State response programs, EPA estimates that one-half of the State recipients have sophisticated response programs and can complete property specific activities within one year, therefore submitting a total of two responses. EPA further estimates that the remaining State, tribal, and US territories that receive funding take two years to complete property specific activities therefore submitting a total of four responses.

	Start-up costs to meet the Brownfields reporting requirements are minimal and are a part of the customary and usual expenses incurred by recipients.  There are no capital costs related to Brownfields reporting requirements.  Therefore, total start-up and capital costs are zero.  There are no operation and maintenance costs required.

	6(c).  Agency burden and costs - EPA incurs a burden in the process of requesting, reviewing and processing the information covered by this ICR.  This burden includes:

 	Reviewing and processing initial Brownfields Property Profile Forms;
 	Reviewing and processing updates of Brownfields Property Profile Forms;
       Reviewing and processing initial Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Forms;
       Reviewing and processing updates of Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Forms and
 Reviewing and processing Job Training Reporting Forms

The estimated burden associated with EPA activities is presented in Exhibit 3.

                   Exhibit 3 - Annual Agency Burden and Cost
Activity
                              Unit Burden (Hours)
                          Unit Labor Cost (Dollars)*
                          Total Unit Cost (Dollars)*
                      Average Number of Responses/ Year**
                           Total Burden Hours/Year**
                          Total Cost/Year (Dollars)**
Review and Process Initial Completion of Property Profile Form (CERCLA 104(k))
                                      1.5
                                    $52.68
                                    $79.02
                                     1575
                                     2363
                                   $124,457
Review and Process Initial Completion Property Profile Form (CERCLA 128(a))
                                      1.5
                                    $52.68
                                    $79.02
                                     1268
                                     1902
                                   $100,197
Review and Process Update to Property Profile Form (CERCLA 104(k))
                                      0.5
                                    $52.68
                                    $26.34
                                     1103
                                      551
                                   $29,040
Review and Process Update to Property Profile Form (CERCLA 128(a))
                                      0.5
                                    $52.68
                                    $26.34
                                      634
                                      317
                                   $16,700
Review and Process Initial Area-Wide Planning reporting form (CERCLA 104(k)(6))
                                      1.5
                                    $52.68
                                     79.02
                                      18
                                      27
                                     $1422
Review and Process Update to Area-Wide Planning From (CERCLA 104(k)(6))
                                      .5
                                    $52.68
                                     26.34
                                       9
                                       5
                                     $263
Initial Completion of Job Training Reporting Form
                                       1
                                                                        $51.71
                                                                        $51.71
                                      29
                                      29
                                    $1,500
TOTAL
                                     4636
                                     5194
                                   $273,579
AVERAGE TOTAL COST PER BURDEN HOUR
                                    $52.67

* Unit Labor Cost in Dollars reflects a "loaded" rate for benefits and overhead.
** Figures may not sum due to rounding.

	The burden imposed upon EPA was initially estimated by:  (1) interviewing EPA Regional and Headquarters staff to gather individual estimates of the time required to perform each activity and the GS level of the staff performing those tasks; (2) averaging the time data to estimate the number of hours required for each burden element; (3) averaging the data on the percentage of time performed by particular staff GS levels; (4) developing a weighted hourly rate based upon percentage of staff labor at different GS levels devoted to each task; and (5) determining the product of the weighted hourly rate and the number of hours required per activity.

	The weighted hourly rate utilized in the Federal burden estimate is based upon the following composite:

                                   GS Level
                                    Percent
                               Hourly Wage Rate*
                                 GS 4, Step 1
                                      10%
                                    $12.10
                                 GS 11, Step 1
                                      10%
                                    $24.83
                                 GS 13, Step 1
                                      75%
                                    $35.38
                                 GS 14, Step 1
                                      5%
                                    $41.81
                                Weighted Rate
                                    $32.93
*Rates for 2016 General Schedule (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/16Tables/html/GS_h.aspx )

	6(d).  Estimated Respondent Universe and Total Burden and Costs  -  The estimated annual average number of respondents per year for this information collection is 2,890 respondents, with the average total number of responses per year estimated at 4,636.  As presented in Exhibit 2, the total average annual burden to respondents is 3,877 hours per year at a cost of $414,197.

	6(e).  Bottom-line burden hours and costs  -  Exhibits 2 and 3 provide the bottom-line burden hours and costs for respondents and EPA, respectively.  The hours and costs presented in these exhibits represent the average annual burden resulting from this information collection; the total burden hours and costs for the three-year period covered under this ICR is estimated to be three times the total hours and costs provided in each exhibit.

Respondents
Responses
Hours
States
2,782
4,466
3,679
Non-Profits
108
170
198
Total
2,890
4,636
3,877

	6(f).  Reasons for Change in Burden  -  The overall burden has increased 710 hours since the last ICR submittal.  This is due to the overall increase in wages and the overall increase in the number of respondents submitting the Property Profile Form.  Even with this slight increase, respondents indicated that improvements in the ACRES reporting system and increased familiarity with the program lead to a lower burden per individual entry.

      Additionally, Form 6200-14, the Area-Wide Planning Reporting Form, along with the form's instructions (Form 6200-13), are new to this ICR.  These new forms will be required for Area-Wide Planning recipients instead of using the Property Profile Form.   The Area-Wide Planning Reporting Form is estimated to take slightly longer to initially fill out and update than the Property Profile Form, but it is much better at capturing the impacts and outcomes specific to Area-Wide Planning Cooperative Agreements.   It was specifically created to allow grantees to capture outcomes unique to their cooperative agreement that may not have been captured using the Property Profile Form.

	6(g).  Burden Statement  -  The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .8 hours per response for CERCLA 104(k) assessment, cleanup, and revolving loan fund and CERCLA 128(a) recipients, 1.83 hours per response for area-wide planning reporting (CERCLA 104(k)(6)) and 4 hours per response for job training recipients (CERCLA 104(k)(6)).  Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency.  This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information.  An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.  The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15.

             To comment on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including the use of automated collection techniques, EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-SFUND-2012-0104, which is available for online viewing at www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the OSWER Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.  The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.  The telephone number for the Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for the OSWER Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>.  An electronic version of the public docket is available at www.regulations.gov.  This site can be used to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically.  When in the system, select "search," then key in the Docket ID Number identified above.  Also, you can send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for EPA.  Please include the EPA Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-SFUND-2012-0104 and OMB Control Number 2050-0192 in any correspondence.


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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and cosponsor
International Color Consortium (ICC) are announcing the following
public workshop entitled ``Summit on Color in Medical Imaging: An
International Workshop on the Technical Framework for Consistency and
Interoperability Approaches for Dealing with Color in Medical Images.''
The purpose of the workshop is to bring together key stakeholders to
clearly identify areas of need, investigate solutions, and propose
best-practice approaches. The recommendations of the summit might
include the creation of a technical special interest group either as
part of the ICC or in some other forum and the establishment of best-
practice guidelines for industry.

DATES: Date and Time: The workshop will be held on May 8 and 9, 2013,
from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Location: The public workshop will be held at FDA's White Oak
Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 31 Conference Center, the Great
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security information, please refer to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/BuildingsandFacilities/WhiteOakCampusInformation/ucm241740.htm.
    Contact: Aldo Badano, Center for Devices and Radiological Health,
Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 62, Rm.
3116, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Registration: Registration is free and on a first-come, first-
served basis. Persons interested in attending this public workshop must
register online by 5 p.m. on April 26, 2013. Early registration is
recommended because facilities are limited and, therefore, FDA may
limit the number of participants from each organization. If time and
space permit, onsite registration on the day of the public workshop
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    To register for the public workshop, please visit FDA's Medical
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    Regardless of attendance at the public workshop, interested persons
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requests are to be sent to the Division of Freedom of Information
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available approximately 45 days after the public workshop on the
Internet at http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/NewsEvents/WorkshopsConferences/default.htm. (Select this public workshop from the
posted events list).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    There is increased utilization of color in several areas of medical
imaging and a wider range of availability of a variety of hardware and
software platforms that rely on medical and non-medical devices to
implement medical imaging product solutions for color imagery. This new
reality has brought up issues related to the interoperability of
devices and to the framework of accurately dealing with color data in
medical imaging products. This workshop brings together key
stakeholders to clearly identify areas of need, investigate solutions
and propose best-practice approaches. The recommendations of the summit
might include the creation of a technical special interest group either
as part of the ICC or in some other forum and the establishment of
best-practice guidelines for industry. The summit will address emerging
utilization of color in medical imaging in areas including clinical
photography, ophthalmic photography, digital microscopy, digital
histopathology, endoscopy, laparoscopy, telemedicine, handheld mobile
displays, display devices, color measurement, and standards and
professional group recommendations from organizations such as the
Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine, ICC, International
Commission on Illumination, International Electrotechnical Commission,
and American Association of Physicists in Medicine.

I. Topics

    There is increasing use of color in medical imaging but so far
there is no clear definition of a technical framework for color
management across the imaging chain from acquisition, pre- and post-
processing, to storage, transfer and display. Due to the increasing use
of color images and the need for integrated electronic health records,
this issue is of current relevance for device manufacturers, users, and
regulators. In addition, topics might include color methods for
handheld display devices, system approaches for color consistency, and
inter-vendor interoperability.
    Scheduled session topics include: (1) General landscape of color
use in medical imaging, (2) whole-slide imagers and digital microscopy/
histopathology, (3) endoscopy and laparoscopy, (4) other medical
imaging modalities, (5) standards and professional organization
recommendations, (6) color in telemedicine, and (7) color in mobile
displays.

    Dated: March 22, 2013.
Leslie Kux,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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