[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 216 (Wednesday, November 7, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66837-66838]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9749-2]

Workshop To Define Approaches To Assess the Effectiveness of
Policies To Reduce PM2.5

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of workshop.

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SUMMARY: EPA is announcing a workshop to identify approaches to assess
the effectiveness of policies that reduce ambient levels of
PM2.5. The workshop is being organized by EPA's

Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) and the Office of
Research and Development (ORD), and will be held on January 7, 2013, in
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Reservations for the workshop
will be open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis due to
limited space.

DATES: The workshop will be held on January 7, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held in the Auditorium of EPA's RTP
main campus, 109 T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC. An EPA
contractor, EC/R, is organizing the workshop.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding information,
registration, and logistics for the workshop should be directed to
Becky Battye, EC/R, Inc., Conference Coordinator, 501 Eastowne Dr.,
Suite 250, Chapel Hill, NC 27514; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Questions regarding the scientific and
technical aspects of the workshop should be directed to Neal Fann,
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; facsimile:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Summary of Information About the Workshop

    Significant reductions in ambient levels of particulate matter with
aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) have
occurred over the past few decades and more are expected with the
implementation of recently promulgated rules. PM2.5 is
associated with adverse human health effects, such as respiratory and
cardiovascular diseases. Emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2)
from power plants have decreased substantially in recent years and
further reductions are expected. As a result of reductions in
SO2, a precursor to PM2.5, commensurate
reductions in PM2.5 have occurred and are expected to
further decrease throughout the eastern U.S. Considerable reductions of
PM2.5 and its precursors are also expected in the western
U.S. and in coastal areas due to truck and marine engine rules
associated with ports and goods movement. In combination, marked
reductions are expected in PM2.5 and its precursors as well
as alteration of the overall composition of PM2.5 in many
areas of the U.S. This constitutes an opportunity to evaluate the
effect of changes in the composition of air pollution in urban areas
that will occur over both time and space.
    The purposes of this workshop are to (1) Discuss previous
accountability work, (2) identify data needs, and (3) discuss
approaches that may be used to prospectively design research to assess
the public health benefits from implementation of these large-scale
changes in levels of air pollution. Consistent with the recent North
American Research Strategy for Tropospheric Ozone report titled,
``Technical Challenges of Multipollutant Air Quality Management'' this
workshop aims to ensure that the necessary methods and data will be
available to verify the relationship between reductions in air
pollution emissions, ambient concentrations, human exposures and public
health benefits to determine whether the regulations are implemented as
originally projected and the intended benefits are realized.
Discussions will focus on improving the limitations identified in
earlier studies, especially in relation to interpretation of the study
and ensuring proper study design, collected data and analytical
approaches. To meet these objectives, the workshop has been organized
with invited expert panelists to build on previous work and identify
critical data needs.

II. Workshop Information

    Members of the public may attend the workshop as observers. Space
is limited, and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-
served basis.

    Dated: October 26, 2012.
Mary E. Henigin,
Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Office
of Air and Radiation.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0434; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-221-AD;
Amendment 39-16386; AD 2010-16-09]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146-100A and -200A Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from 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 operation of the airbrake lever in the ``airbrakes out'' to
``lift spoiler'' range has been the subject of two occurrence
reports. The lift spoilers on the BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ aeroplanes
have been designed to deploy on landing to provide aerodynamic
braking and to dump lift to ensure that the wheel brakes can provide
the necessary speed reduction.

* * * * *
    The effects of deceleration and landing inertia loads can cause
uncommanded movement of the airbrake selector lever from the ``lift
spoiler'' position to the ``airbrakes out'' position, causing the
lift spoilers to retract during the landing roll. This condition, if
not corrected, would increase the landing distance, possibly
resulting in a runway overrun and consequent injury to aeroplane
occupants.
* * * * *
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 17, 2010.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September
17, 2010.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1175; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2010 (75
FR 22710). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    The operation of the airbrake lever in the ``airbrakes out'' to
``lift spoiler'' range has been the subject of two occurrence
reports. The lift spoilers on the BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ aeroplanes
have been designed to deploy on landing to provide aerodynamic
braking and to dump lift to ensure that the wheel brakes can provide
the necessary speed reduction.
    A review of the changing operational profile of the aeroplane
type concluded that its proven short field performance has
increasingly been exploited in recent years by a number of operators
worldwide. Frequently, these short field operations are conducted
from airports that are located in mountainous terrain or in close
proximity to bodies of water, leaving fewer margins for error, e.g.
landing long or at (too) high speed.
    The effects of deceleration and landing inertia loads can cause
uncommanded movement of the airbrake selector lever from the ``lift
spoiler'' position to the ``airbrakes out'' position, causing the
lift spoilers to retract during the landing roll. This condition, if
not corrected, would increase the landing distance, possibly
resulting in a runway overrun and consequent injury to aeroplane
occupants.
    On certain BAe 146 aeroplanes, without modifications HCM00889A
and B or modifications HCM00889A and C incorporated, negligible
force is required to move the airbrake lever back to the ``airbrakes
out'' position. From 1988 onwards, modifications were introduced on
the production line to incorporate a modified friction baulking
device such that a force of 12 lbs must be applied to move the
airbrake lever from the ``lift spoiler'' position to the ``airbrakes
out'' position. These modifications were also made available as an
optional in-service retrofit.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires the
modification of the airbrake lever detent mechanism.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.

Explanation of Change to Applicability

    We have revised the applicability of the existing AD to identify
model designations as published in the most recent type certificate
data sheet for the affected models.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described
previously. We determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a Note within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 1 product of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it will take about 11 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $7,000 per
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the
U.S. operator to be $7,935.

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); and
    3. 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
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 Operations 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

0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2010-16-09 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-16386.
Docket No. FAA-2010-0434; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-221-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective
September 17, 2010.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146-100A and -200A airplanes, certificated in any category,
serial numbers as listed in British Aerospace 146 Modification
Service Bulletin 27-73-00889A&B, Revision 4, dated June 15, 1990.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27: Flight
Controls.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:

    The operation of the airbrake lever in the ``airbrakes out'' to
``lift spoiler'' range has been the subject of two occurrence
reports. The lift spoilers on the BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ aeroplanes
have been designed to deploy on landing to provide aerodynamic
braking and to dump lift to ensure that the wheel brakes can provide
the necessary speed reduction.
    A review of the changing operational profile of the aeroplane
type concluded that its proven short field performance has
increasingly been exploited in recent years by a number of operators
worldwide. Frequently, these short field operations are conducted
from airports that are located in mountainous terrain or in close
proximity to bodies of water, leaving fewer margins for error, e.g.
landing long or at (too) high speed.
    The effects of deceleration and landing inertia loads can cause
uncommanded movement of the airbrake selector lever from the ``lift
spoiler'' position to the ``airbrakes out'' position, causing the
lift spoilers to retract during the landing roll. This condition, if
not corrected, would increase the landing distance, possibly
resulting in a runway overrun and consequent injury to aeroplane
occupants.
    On certain BAe 146 aeroplanes, without modifications HCM00889A
and B or modifications HCM00889A and C incorporated, negligible
force is required to move the airbrake lever back to the ``airbrakes
out'' position. From 1988 onwards, modifications were introduced on
the production line to incorporate a modified friction baulking
device such that a force of 12 lbs must be applied to move the
airbrake lever from the ``lift spoiler'' position to the ``airbrakes
out'' position. These modifications were also made available as an
optional in-service retrofit.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires the
modification of the airbrake lever detent mechanism.

Compliance

    (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.

Actions

    (g) Do the following actions.
    (1) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, modify
the airbrake lever detent mechanism, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of British Aerospace 146 Modification
Service Bulletin 27-73-00889A&B, Revision 4, dated June 15, 1990.
    (2) Modifying the airbrake lever detent mechanism is also
acceptable for compliance with paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if done
before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of British Aerospace 146 Modification
Service Bulletin 27-73-00889A&B, Revision 3, dated August 1, 1989.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: While European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2009-
0206, dated September 30, 2009, considers Revision 0, 1, or 2 of
British Aerospace 146 Modification Service Bulletin 27-73-00889A&B
as an acceptable method of compliance, this AD does not. However,
operators may request approval of an alternative method of
compliance in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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: Todd
Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (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.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.

Related Information

    (i) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0206, dated
September 30, 2009; and British Aerospace 146 Modification Service
Bulletin 27-73-00889A&B, Revision 4, dated June 15, 1990; for
related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use British Aerospace 146 Modification Service
Bulletin 27-73-00889A&B, Revision 4, dated June 15, 1990, to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
British Aerospace 146 Modification Service Bulletin 27-73-00889A&B,
Revision 4, contains the following effective pages:

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                                                    Revision level
                    Page No.                        shown on page                Date  shown on page
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1, 3-4, 7, 15-16, 19............................                  4  June 15, 1990.
2...............................................                  3  August 1, 1989.
5, 8-12, 17-18, 20..............................                  1  August 10, 1988.
6, 13-14........................................                  2  June 27, 1989.
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    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) 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; e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.baesystems.com/
Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) You may also review copies of the 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/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 28, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Notices]
[Pages 5855-5856]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Airports
Grants Program

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information
collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following collection of information was
published on August 31, 2012, vol. 77, no. 170, pages 53249-53250. The
FAA collects information from airport sponsors and planning agencies in
order to administer the Airports Grants Program. Data is used to
determine eligibility, ensure proper use of Federal Funds, and ensure
project accomplishment.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by February 27, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy DePaepe at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by
email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0569.
    Title: Airports Grants Program.
    Form Numbers: FAA forms 5100-100, 5100-101, 5100-108, 5100-125,
5100-126, and 5370-1.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    Background: Codification of Certain U.S. Transportation Laws at 49
U.S.C. (Public Law 103-272) provides funding for airport planning and
development projects at airports included in the National Plan of
Integrated Airport Systems. The information required by this program is
necessary to protect the Federal interest in safety, efficiency, and
utility of the Airport. Data is collected to meet report requirements
of 49 CFR 18 for financial management and performance monitoring.
Information is collected in the application, and grant agreement
amendments; financial management; and performance reporting.
    Respondents: Approximately 1,950 sponsors and planning agencies for
grant projects.
    Frequency: Information is collected on occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 6.75 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 80,569 hours.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be
addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of
Transportation/FAA, and

sent via electronic mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or faxed to
(202) 395-6974, or mailed to the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102,
725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 22, 2013.
Albert R. Spence,
FAA Assistant Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises
Business Services Division, AES-200.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Aviation Weather Product Change: Transition of Select Area
Forecasts (FAs) to Digital and Graphical Alternatives

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in coordination
with the National Weather Service (NWS), will transition seven (7) Area
Forecasts (FAs), currently used as flight planning and pilot weather
briefing aids, to digital and graphical alternatives. A joint-agency
working group has concluded that these digital and graphical
alternatives better-meet the needs of today's aviation users. Guidance
with respect to the proper use of these alternatives is forthcoming.

    Note: Area Forecasts (FAs) for Alaska, the Caribbean, and the
Gulf of Mexico will remain unaffected at this time.

DATES: The Federal Aviation Administration must receive comments on or
before August 4, 2014. The Agencies are targeting early 2015 for
transition.

ADDRESSES: Please mail comments concerning this notice to the NextGen

Aviation Weather Division (ANG-C6), Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stewart Stepney,<PHONE_NUMBER> or
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: United States Code (citation below) directs
the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to make
recommendations to the Secretary of Commerce on providing
meteorological services necessary for the safe and efficient movement
of aircraft. The Secretary, in turn, is directed to cooperate with the
Administrator and give complete consideration to these recommendations.
As such, FAA has coordinated extensively with the National Weather
Service (NWS) to review current and future aviation weather information
requirements.
    The Area Forecast (FA) is an abbreviated, plain-language forecast
of specified weather phenomena, covering a geographical area designated
by the FAA. The Area Forecast (FA) is used to determine en-route
weather and to estimate conditions at airports that do not have a
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF). It is produced by the National
Weather Service (NWS) under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), within the Department of Commerce (DoC).
    The Area Forecast (FA) contains weather information in a format
originally developed in the 1930s. By design, it carries a character-
count limitation and is prohibited from describing Instrument Flight
Rule (IFR) conditions (reserved for AIRMETs and SIGMETs). It covers an
extremely large geographical area (typically, several states) and is
only issued 3-4x daily (each valid for 18hrs).
    These specifications tend to produce a broad forecast of limited
value. While the Area Forecast (FA) met aviation weather information
needs for many years, today NWS provides equivalent information through
a number of better alternatives.
    An FAA-NWS joint-agency working group recently recommended that the
Area Forecast (FA) be transitioned to more-modern digital and graphical
forecasts, observations, and communications capabilities that provide
improved weather information to decision-makers.
    Therefore, the FAA will formally recommend that NWS transition six
(6) Area Forecasts (FAs) covering separate geographical areas of the
Contiguous United States (CONUS) and one (1) Area Forecast (FA)
covering Hawaii to digital and graphical alternatives already being
produced by NWS.
    The seven (7) Area Forecasts (FAs) affected include: FAUS41 (BOS),
FAUS42 (MIA), FAUS43 (CHI), FAUS44 (DFW), FAUS45 (SLC), FAUS46 (SFO)
and FAHW31 (Hawaii).

    Note: Area Forecasts (FAs) for Alaska, the Caribbean, and the
Gulf of Mexico will remain unaffected at this time.

    Existing potential alternatives identified by the joint-agency
working group include, but are not limited to:

 Surface weather analyses and prognostic charts
 public forecast discussions
 Significant Weather (SIGWX) charts
 National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD)
 Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs)
 Airmen's Meteorological Information (AIRMETs)

    Aviation users are already accustomed to consulting many of these
weather products during normal flight planning. Together, they provide
information similar to that found in the Area Forecast (FA), in higher
resolution and with the added benefit of graphical depictions.
    The joint-agency working group's membership included broad subject-
matter expertise from both FAA and NWS, as well as the National
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Members collected insight from
additional aviation weather stakeholders including various pilot
organizations, weather briefers, airlines and air traffic controllers.
    Before the transition takes place, the FAA will conduct a formal
Safety Risk Assessment as part of FAA's Safety Management System.
Guidance with respect to the proper use of proposed alternatives is
forthcoming.
    Interested parties and stakeholders may submit comments regarding
the planned transition by standard mail or by email (kiley@avmet.com).
Comments must be received on or before August 4, 2014. The Agencies are
targeting early 2015 for transition.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. Sec.  44720(a).

    Dated: June 11, 2014.
Richard J. Heuwinkel,
Manager, Aviation Weather Division.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-87843; File No. SR-ISE-2019-32]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Adopt a Mass
Cancellation Rule and Amend Other Sections of the Rulebook

December 23, 2019.
    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 December 9, 2019, Nasdaq ISE, LLC (``ISE'' or ``Exchange'') filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'')
the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which
Items have been prepared by the Exchange. 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

    The Exchange proposes to adopt a new rule at Options 3, Section 19
titled ``Mass Cancellation of Trading Interest.'' The Exchange also
proposes to amend definitions within General 1, Section 1, adopt a new
definition for ``Away Best Bid or Offer'' within Options 1, Section 1,
and update rule citations in various other rules.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
website at http://ise.cchwallstreet.com/, at the principal office of
the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such
statements.

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to adopt a new rule at Options 3, Section 19
titled ``Mass Cancellation of Trading Interest.'' The Exchange also
proposes to amend definitions within General 1, Section 1, adopt a new
definition for ``Away Best Bid or Offer within Options 1, Section 1,
and update rule citations in various other rules.
Mass Cancellation of Trading Interest
    The Exchange proposes to adopt a new rule at Options 3, Section 19
titled ``Mass Cancellation of Trading Interest.'' The Nasdaq Options
Market LLC (``NOM'') and Nasdaq BX, Inc. (``BX'') rules at Chapter VII,
Section 11 permit Participants on those markets to contact market
operations and manually request cancellation of interest. The Exchange
proposes to adopt a rule which also permits Members to contact market
operations and request the Exchange to manually cancel interest. The
proposed new rule would state, ``A Member may

cancel any bids, offers, and orders in any series of options by
requesting ISE Market Operations \3\ staff to effect such cancellation
as per the instructions of the Member.'' This new rule reflects the
Exchange's current practice of allowing Members to contact ISE Market
Operations and request the Exchange to cancel any bid, offer or order
in any series of options. The Exchange would cancel such bid, offer or
order pursuant to the Member's instruction. The Exchange desires to
memorialize the availability of this service.
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Definitions
    The Exchange proposes to make a technical amendment to General 1,
Section 1(a)(6) to note the acronym for an Electronic Access Member, an
``EAM'' within the definition. The acronym is utilized throughout the
Rulebook. Defining the acronym within the definition will add
transparency to the Rulebook.
    The Exchange proposes to add the definition of an ``Away Best Bid
or Offer'' or ``ABBO'' within Options 1, Section 1(a)(4). This term is
utilized throughout the Rulebook. Defining this term will bring greater
transparency to the Rulebook.
    The Exchange proposes to amend the defined term ``offer'' to remove
the phrase ``except that with respect to an Equity Security it means an
order to sell such security.'' The term ``Equity Security'' is not
defined within the ISE Rulebook and that particular phrase has no
meaning relevant to the trading of options.
    The Exchange proposes to alphabetize the defined term ``proprietary
trading.'' The Exchange also proposes to update the numbering in the
remainder of the rule and also update cross-references throughout the
Rulebook \4\ as a result of the renumbering.
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    \4\ See Options 3, Sections 10 and 20, Options 5 at
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Options 3, Section 16
    The Exchange proposes to correct several incorrect references to
Options 5 within Options 3, Section 16. The reference should have been
to Options 3. Also, within Options 3, Section 16(b) the reference to
Customer Cross Orders was originally to Supplementary Material .08 to
this Rule 722. The citation was updated to reflect rules which were
relocated with a rule change.\5\ The Exchange believes that the
citation should have been updated to reflect a separate citation for
each rule mentioned and was incorrectly updated to only cite Customer
Cross Orders. These rules were all relocated within Supplementary .08
to Rule 722 and then later relocated to separate rules. The Exchange
proposes updating the rule to note the location of each rule mentioned.
With the relocation of rules within the Rulebook, the reference was not
updated.
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    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 85308 (March 13,
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Other Changes
    The Exchange proposes to reserve certain rules \6\ in connection
with a Rulebook harmonization project which organizes the rules of the
Nasdaq affiliated markets. The Exchange proposes to amend Options 7,
Section 1 to change a reference from ``Schedule of Fees'' to ``Pricing
Schedule'' to properly reference the rule.
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    \6\ Options 2, Section 3, Options 3, Section 28 and Options 6E,
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act,\7\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act,\8\ in particular, in that it is designed to promote
just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and
perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market
system, and, in general to protect investors and the public interest.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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Mass Cancellation of Trading Interest
    The Exchange's proposal to memorialize the Mass Cancellation of
Trading Interest rule within Options 3, Section 19 is consistent with
the Act because permitting Members to contact Market Operations as a
manual alternative to automated functionality, which similarly allows
Members to cancel interest, provides Members experiencing their own
system issues with a means to manage risk. Today, Members are able to
cancel interest, in an automated fashion through protocols \9\ and the
Kill Switch.\10\ This is a voluntary services offered to all Members.
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    \9\ See Options 3 at Supplementary Material .03 to Section 7.
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    The Exchange notes that offering this service, which permits
Members to cancel interest, will not diminish a Market Maker's
obligation with respect to providing two-sided quotations and this rule
is not inconsistent with other firm quote obligations of the Market
Maker. Upon the request of a Member, ISE Market Operations will
manually input a mass cancellation message into the System consistent
with the Member's instruction to cancel trading interest. Once the mass
cancellation message is entered into the System by ISE Market
Operations, the message will be accepted by the System in the order of
receipt in the queue such that the interest that was already accepted
into the System will be processed prior to the mass cancellation
message. In addition, mass cancellation messages entered into the
System by ISE Market Operations are handled by the System through the
same queuing mechanism that a quote or order message is handled by the
System. The Exchange notes its processing of a mass cancellation
message inputted by ISE Market Operations and handled by the System is
consistent with firm quote and order handling rules.
    As noted above, NOM and BX Rules at Chapter VII, Section 11 allow
NOM and BX Participants to also contact market operations and request
cancellations of interest. This new rule reflects the Exchange's
current practice.
Definitions
    The Exchange's proposal to add the acronym for an Electronic Access
Member, an ``EAM'' within General 1, Section 1, add the definition of
an ``Away Best Bid or Offer'' or ``ABBO'' within Options 1, Section
1(a)(4), and amend the term ``offer'' within Options 1, Section
1(a)(26) are consistent with the Act because these amendments will add
transparency to the Rulebook.
Other Changes
    The Exchange's proposal to correct several incorrect references to
Options 5, update the reference within Options 3, Section 16(b) to
refer to Options 3, Section 12 not just 12(a), amend a term within
Options 7, Section 1 and add cross-references to the Solicited Order
Mechanism and Price Improvement Mechanism within Options 3, Section 16
are consistent with the Act and add greater clarity to the Rules. The
remainder of the changes to correct numbering and citations are non-
substantive.

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

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
Mass Cancellation of Trading Interest
    The Exchange's proposal to memorialize the Mass Cancellation of
Trading Interest rule within Options 3, Section 19 does not impose an
undue

burden on competition because all Members may utilize this service.
This new rule reflects the Exchange's current practice.
Definitions
    The Exchange's proposal to add the acronym for an Electronic Access
Member, an ``EAM'' within General 1, Section 1, add the definition of
an ``Away Best Bid or Offer'' or ``ABBO'' within Options 1, Section
1(a)(4), and amend the term ``offer'' within Options 1, Section
1(a)(26) do not impose an undue burden on competition because these
amendments will add transparency to the Rulebook.
Other Changes
    The Exchange's proposal to correct several incorrect references to
Options 5, update the reference within Options 3, Section 16(b) to
refer to Options 3, Section 12 not just 12(a), and add cross-references
to the Solicited Order Mechanism and Price Improvement Mechanism within
Options 3, Section 16 do not impose an undue burden on competition,
rather these changes brings greater clarity to the Rules. The remainder
of the changes to correct numbering and citations are non-substantive.

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

    No written comments were either solicited or received.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or
such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \11\ and
subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\12\
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
requires the Exchange to give the Commission written notice of its
intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief
description and text of the proposed rule change, at least five
business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule
change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \13\ normally
does not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of the
filing. However, pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii),\14\ the Commission
may designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange requests
that the Commission waive the 30-day operative delay so that the
proposal may become operative immediately upon filing. The Exchange
notes that NOM and BX currently have rules that permit NOM and BX
Participants to cancel interest,\15\ and that the Exchange proposes the
additional changes to provide greater clarity in its rules. The
Commission believes that waiving the 30-day operative delay is
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest.
Accordingly, the Commission waives the 30-day operative delay and
designates the proposed rule change operative upon filing.\16\
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    \13\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \14\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \15\ See NOM and BX Rules at Chapter VII, Section 11.
    \16\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the 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-ISE-2019-32 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-ISE-2019-32. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of 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. Persons submitting comments are
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
information from comment submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR-ISE-2019-32 and should be submitted on
or before January 21, 2020.
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    \17\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\17\
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-28171 Filed 12-27-19; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 104 (Thursday, May 30, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24983-24987]
[FR Doc No: 2019-11261]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0677; FRL-9993-11]

Pyriofenone; Pesticide Tolerances

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of
pyriofenone in or on fruiting vegetable, crop group 8-10. ISK
Biosciences Corporation requested these tolerances under the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

DATES: This regulation is effective May 30, 2019. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before July 29, 2019 and
must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR
part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0677, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334,
1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public
Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for the OPP
Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Please review the visitor instructions and
additional information about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Goodis, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; main telephone
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them.
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

B. How can I get electronic access to other related information?

    You may access a frequently updated electronic version of EPA's
tolerance regulations at 40 CFR part 180 through the Government
Publishing Office's e-CFR site at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl.

C. How can I file an objection or hearing request?

    Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an
objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a
hearing on those objections. You must file your objection or request a
hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided
in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0677 in the subject line on the first
page of your submission. All objections and requests for a hearing must
be in writing, and must be received by the Hearing Clerk on or before
July 29, 2019. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections and
hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR 178.25(b).
    In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the
Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of
the filing (excluding any Confidential Business Information (CBI)) for
inclusion in the public docket. Information not marked confidential
pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without
prior notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your objection or hearing
request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0677, by one of
the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be CBI or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Summary of Petitioned-For Tolerance

    In the Federal Register of December 21, 2018 (83 FR 65660) (FRL-
9985-67), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21
U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), announcing the filing of a pesticide petition (PP
7F8647) by ISK Biosciences Corporation, 7470 Auburn Road, Suite A,
Concord, Ohio 44077. The petition requested that 40 CFR 180.660 be
amended by establishing tolerances for residues of the fungicide
pyriofenone, in or on fruiting vegetable, crop group 8-10 at 0.30 parts
per million (ppm). That document referenced a summary of the petition
prepared by ISK Biosciences Corporation, the registrant, which is
available in the docket, http://www.regulations.gov. There were no

comments received in response to the notice of filing. Based upon
review of the data supporting the petition and under its authority in
FFDCA section 408(d)(4)(A)(i), EPA is establishing a tolerance that
varies slightly from what the petitioner sought. The reason for this
change is explained in Unit IV.C.

III. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety

    Section 408(b)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish a
tolerance (the legal limit for a pesticide chemical residue in or on a
food) only if EPA determines that the tolerance is ``safe.'' Section
408(b)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA defines ``safe'' to mean that ``there is a
reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate exposure
to the pesticide chemical residue, including all anticipated dietary
exposures and all other exposures for which there is reliable
information.'' This includes exposure through drinking water and in
residential settings, but does not include occupational exposure.
Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA requires EPA to give special
consideration to exposure of infants and children to the pesticide
chemical residue in establishing a tolerance and to ``ensure that there
is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to infants and
children from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue. . .
.''
    Consistent with FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), and the factors
specified in FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), EPA has reviewed the available
scientific data and other relevant information in support of this
action. EPA has sufficient data to assess the hazards of and to make a
determination on aggregate exposure for pyriofenone including exposure
resulting from the tolerances established by this action. EPA's
assessment of exposures and risks associated with pyriofenone follows.

A. Toxicological Profile

    EPA has evaluated the available toxicity data and considered its
validity, completeness, and reliability as well as the relationship of
the results of the studies to human risk. EPA has also considered
available information concerning the variability of the sensitivities
of major identifiable subgroups of consumers, including infants and
children.
    The liver (dog, rat, and mouse), kidney (rat and mouse), and cecum
(rat) were the primary organs affected in toxicity studies associated
with the species identified above. Indications of liver toxicity
included increased weight, dark color, histological abnormalities, and
serum hepatic enzyme changes. Indications of kidney toxicity included
increased weight, coarse surface, histological abnormalities, increased
urinary ketones, and perigenital staining. Cecum effects included
increased weight; and enlarged, distended, and inflamed conditions.
There are no inhalation risks of concern, due to high margins of
exposure via the inhalation route as well as very low toxicity observed
in the acute inhalation toxicity study (Toxicity Category IV). Based on
a weight of evidence approach, it was determined that a subchronic
inhalation study was not required. No dermal toxicity was noted at the
limit dose. No developmental toxicity was noted at the limit dose in
rats; abortions were noted in rabbits at 300 mg/kg/day. The rabbit
abortions were associated with decreased maternal body weight gain and
food consumption. There was no reproductive toxicity observed at the
highest dose tested in rats (334 mg/kg/day), no neurotoxicity observed
in the database, and no quantitative or qualitative sensitivity was
noted in offspring. Based on a battery of mutagenicity studies, there
was no evidence of genotoxicity nor an increased incidence of tumors.
There was no evidence that pyriofenone directly targets the immune
system based on the results of the immunotoxicity study and the other
studies in the toxicity database. Based on a lack of evidence of
carcinogenicity in available studies conducted with mice and rats,
pyriofenone is classified as ``Not Likely to Be Carcinogenic to
Humans.''
    Specific information on the studies received and the nature of the
adverse effects caused by pyriofenone as well as the no-observed-
adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) and the lowest-observed-adverse-effect-
level (LOAEL) from the toxicity studies can be found at http://www.regulations.gov in document Pyriofenone. Human Health Risk
Assessment for the Section 3 Registration on Fruiting Vegetables (Crop
Group 8-10) on pages 29-37 in docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0677.

B. Toxicological Points of Departure/Levels of Concern

    Once a pesticide's toxicological profile is determined, EPA
identifies toxicological points of departure (POD) and levels of
concern to use in evaluating the risk posed by human exposure to the
pesticide. For hazards that have a threshold below which there is no
appreciable risk, the toxicological POD is used as the basis for
derivation of reference values for risk assessment. PODs are developed
based on a careful analysis of the doses in each toxicological study to
determine the dose at which no adverse effects are observed (the NOAEL)
and the lowest dose at which adverse effects of concern are identified
(the LOAEL). Uncertainty/safety factors are used in conjunction with
the POD to calculate a safe exposure level--generally referred to as a
population-adjusted dose (PAD) or a reference dose (RfD)--and a safe
margin of exposure (MOE). For non-threshold risks, the Agency assumes
that any amount of exposure will lead to some degree of risk. Thus, the
Agency estimates risk in terms of the probability of an occurrence of
the adverse effect expected in a lifetime. For more information on the
general principles EPA uses in risk characterization and a complete
description of the risk assessment process, see http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/riskassess.htm.
    A summary of the toxicological endpoints for pyriofenone used for
human risk assessment is shown in Table 1 of this unit.

   Table--Summary of Toxicological Doses and Endpoints for Pyriofenone for Use in Human Health Risk Assessment
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        Exposure/scenario            and uncertainty/     RfD, PAD, LOC for     Study and toxicological effects
                                      safety factors       risk assessment
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Acute dietary (All populations)..       A dose and endpoint of concern attributable to a single dose was not
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Chronic dietary (All populations)  NOAEL= 9.1 mg/kg/day  Chronic RfD = cPAD   Carcinogenicity in rat.
                                   UFA = 10x...........   = 0.091 mg/kg/day.  LOAEL = 46.5 mg/kg/day based on
                                   UFH = 10x...........                        chronic nephropathy in females.
                                   FQPA SF = 1x........
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Cancer (Oral, dermal, inhalation)           Classification: ``Not likely to be Carcinogenic to Humans''.
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FQPA SF = Food Quality Protection Act Safety Factor. LOAEL = lowest-observed-adverse-effect-level. LOC = level
  of concern. mg/kg/day = milligram/kilogram/day. MOE = margin of exposure. NOAEL = no-observed-adverse-effect-
  level. PAD = population adjusted dose (a = acute, c = chronic). RfD = reference dose. UF = uncertainty factor.
  UFA = extrapolation from animal to human (interspecies). UFH = potential variation in sensitivity among
  members of the human population (intraspecies).

C. Exposure Assessment

    1. Dietary exposure from food and feed uses. In evaluating dietary
exposure to pyriofenone, EPA considered exposure under the petitioned-
for tolerances as well as all existing pyriofenone tolerances in 40 CFR
180.660. EPA assessed dietary exposures from pyriofenone in food as
follows:
    i. Acute exposure. Quantitative acute dietary exposure and risk
assessments are performed for a food-use pesticide, if a toxicological
study has indicated the possibility of an effect of concern occurring
as a result of a 1-day or single exposure. No such effects were
identified in the toxicological studies for pyriofenone; therefore, a
quantitative acute dietary exposure assessment is unnecessary.
    ii. Chronic exposure. In estimating chronic dietary exposure, EPA
used food consumption information from the United States Department of
Agriculture's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, What We
Eat in America, (NHANES/WWEIA) as incorporated in the Dietary Exposure
and Evaluation Model with Food Commodity Intake Database (DEEM-FCID)
Version 3.16. As to residue levels in food, EPA assumed 100 percent
crop treated (PCT) and tolerance-level residues. Potential residues in
drinking water were included in the DEEM-FCID categories ``water, all
sources'' and ``water, indirect all sources''. All populations were
evaluated for chronic dietary exposure and risk from food and drinking
water.
    iii. Cancer. Based on the data summarized in Unit III.A., EPA has
concluded that pyriofenone is not likely to be carcinogenic; therefore,
a dietary exposure assessment for the purpose of assessing cancer risk
is unnecessary.
    iv. Anticipated residue and percent crop treated (PCT) information.
EPA did not use anticipated residue and/or PCT information in the
dietary assessment for pyriofenone. Tolerance level residues and 100
PCT were assumed for all food commodities.
    2. Dietary exposure from drinking water. The Agency used screening-
level water exposure models in the dietary exposure analysis and risk
assessment for pyriofenone in drinking water. These simulation models
take into account data on the physical, chemical, and fate/transport
characteristics of pyriofenone. Further information regarding EPA
drinking water models used in pesticide exposure assessment can be
found at http://www.epa.gov/oppefed1/models/water/index.htm.
    Based on the Tier I Cranberry Model and Pesticide Root Zone Model
Ground Water (PRZM GW), the estimated drinking water concentrations
(EDWCs) of pyriofenone for chronic exposures for non-cancer assessments
are estimated to be 2.7 ppb for surface water and 3.9 ppb for ground
water.
    Modeled estimates of drinking water concentrations were directly
entered into the dietary exposure model. For chronic dietary risk
assessment, the water concentration value of 3.9 ppb was used to assess
the contribution to drinking water.
    3. From non-dietary exposure. The term ``residential exposure'' is
used in this document to refer to non-occupational, non-dietary
exposure (e.g., for lawn and garden pest control, indoor pest control,
termiticides, and flea and tick control on pets). Pyriofenone is not
registered for any specific use patterns that would result in
residential exposure. Therefore, a residential exposure assessment is
not required.
    4. Cumulative effects from substances with a common mechanism of
toxicity. Section 408(b)(2)(D)(v) of FFDCA requires that, when
considering whether to establish, modify, or revoke a tolerance, the
Agency consider ``available information'' concerning the cumulative
effects of a particular pesticide's residues and ``other substances
that have a common mechanism of toxicity.'' EPA has not found
pyriofenone to share a common mechanism of toxicity with any other
substances, and pyriofenone does not appear to produce a toxic
metabolite produced by other substances. For the purposes of this
tolerance action, therefore, EPA has assumed that pyriofenone does not
have a common mechanism of toxicity with other substances. For
information regarding EPA's efforts to determine which chemicals have a
common mechanism of toxicity and to evaluate the cumulative effects of
such chemicals, see EPA's website at https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-science-and-assessing-pesticide-risks/cumulative-assessment-risk-pesticides.

D. Safety Factor for Infants and Children

    1. In general. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA provides that EPA
shall apply an additional tenfold (10X) margin of safety for infants
and children in the case of threshold effects to account for prenatal
and postnatal toxicity and the completeness of the database on toxicity
and exposure unless EPA determines based on reliable data that a
different margin of safety will be safe for infants and children. This
additional margin of safety is commonly referred to as the FQPA Safety
Factor (SF). In applying this provision, EPA either retains the default
value of 10X, or uses a different

additional safety factor when reliable data available to EPA support
the choice of a different factor.
    2. Prenatal and postnatal sensitivity. Exposure to pyriofenone did
not result in any developmental effects at the limit dose in rats, but
abortions were noted in rabbits at 300 mg/kg/day. EPA is regulating
pyriofenone at doses that are protective of this effect. The abortions
were associated with decreased maternal body weight gain and food
consumption. There were no reproductive effects observed in rats at the
highest tested dose (334 mg/kg/day), nor was any quantitative or
qualitative sensitivity noted in offspring.
    3. Conclusion. EPA has determined that reliable data show the
safety of infants and children would be adequately protected if the
FQPA SF were reduced to 1X. That decision is based on the following
findings:
    i. The toxicity database for pyriofenone is complete.
    ii. There is no indication that pyriofenone is a neurotoxic
chemical and there is no need for a developmental neurotoxicity study
or additional uncertainty factors (UFs) to account for neurotoxicity.
    iii. There is no evidence that pyriofenone results in increased
susceptibility in in utero rats or rabbits in the prenatal
developmental studies or in young rats in the 2-generation reproduction
study.
    iv. There are no residual uncertainties identified in the exposure
databases. The chronic dietary food exposure assessment was performed
based on 100 PCT and tolerance-level residues. EPA made conservative
(protective) assumptions in the ground and surface water modeling used
to assess exposure to pyriofenone in drinking water. These assessments
will not underestimate the exposure and risks posed by pyriofenone.

E. Aggregate Risks and Determination of Safety

    EPA determines whether acute and chronic dietary pesticide
exposures are safe by comparing aggregate exposure estimates to the
acute PAD (aPAD) and chronic PAD (cPAD). For linear cancer risks, EPA
calculates the lifetime probability of acquiring cancer given the
estimated aggregate exposure. Short-, intermediate-, and chronic-term
risks are evaluated by comparing the estimated aggregate food, water,
and residential exposure to the appropriate PODs to ensure that an
adequate MOE exists.
    1. Acute risk. An acute aggregate risk assessment takes into
account acute exposure estimates from dietary consumption of food and
drinking water. No adverse effect resulting from a single oral exposure
was identified and no acute dietary endpoint was selected. Therefore,
pyriofenone is not expected to pose an acute risk.
    2. Chronic risk. Using the exposure assumptions described in this
unit for chronic exposure, EPA has concluded that chronic exposure to
pyriofenone from food and water will utilize 6.9% of the cPAD for
children 1-2 years old the population group receiving the greatest
exposure. There are no residential uses for pyriofenone, therefore, the
chronic aggregate risk is limited to the chronic dietary risk and is
not of concern.
    3. Short-term risk. Short-term aggregate exposure takes into
account short-term residential exposure plus chronic exposure to food
and water (considered to be a background exposure level). There are no
residential uses for pyriofenone; therefore, short-term aggregate risks
are addressed by the chronic aggregate risk estimates and are not of
concern.
    4. Intermediate-term risk. Intermediate-term aggregate exposure
takes into account intermediate-term residential exposure plus chronic
exposure to food and water (considered to be a background exposure
level). There are no residential uses for pyriofenone; therefore,
intermediate-term aggregate risks are addressed by the chronic
aggregate risk estimates and are not of concern.
    5. Aggregate cancer risk for U.S. population. Based on the lack of
evidence of carcinogenicity in two adequate rodent carcinogenicity
studies, pyriofenone is not expected to pose a cancer risk to humans.
    6. Determination of safety. Based on these risk assessments, EPA
concludes that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result
to the general population, or to infants and children from aggregate
exposure to pyriofenone residues.

IV. Other Considerations

A. Analytical Enforcement Methodology

    Adequate enforcement methodology (liquid chromatography method with
tandem mass spectrometric detection [LC-MS/MS]) is available to enforce
the tolerance expression. The method was independently validated to a
limit of quantitation (LOQ) of 0.01 ppm in grapes, wheat grain, and
wheat straw.

B. International Residue Limits

    In making its tolerance decisions, EPA seeks to harmonize U.S.
tolerances with international standards whenever possible, consistent
with U.S. food safety standards and agricultural practices. EPA
considers the international maximum residue limits (MRLs) established
by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), as required by FFDCA
section 408(b)(4). The Codex Alimentarius is a joint United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization food
standards program, and it is recognized as an international food safety
standards-setting organization in trade agreements to which the United
States is a party. EPA may establish a tolerance that is different from
a Codex MRL; however, FFDCA section 408(b)(4) requires that EPA explain
the reasons for departing from the Codex level. The Codex has not
established a MRL for pyriofenone.

C. Revisions to Petitioned-For Tolerances

    Under FFDCA section 408(d)(4)(A)(i), EPA may establish tolerances
that vary from those sought by the petition. EPA has modified the
commodity definition to be consistent with Agency nomenclature.
Additionally, the tolerance level has been modified to be consistent
with the Agency's rounding class practice.

V. Conclusion

    Therefore, tolerances are established for residues of pyriofenone,
including its metabolites and degradates in or on fruiting vegetable,
crop group 8-10 at 0.3 ppm.

VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This action establishes tolerances under FFDCA section 408(d) in
response to a petition submitted to the Agency. The Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types of actions from
review under Executive Order 12866, entitled ``Regulatory Planning and
Review'' (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this action has been
exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this action is not
subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled ``Actions Concerning
Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or
Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive Order 13045, entitled
``Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), nor is it a regulatory action
under Executive Order 13771, entitled ``Reducing Regulations and
Controlling Regulatory Costs'' (82 FR 9339, February 3, 2017). This
action does not contain any information collections subject to OMB
approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it require any special
considerations under Executive Order 12898, entitled ``Federal Actions
to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income
Populations'' (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis
of a petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the tolerance in this
final rule, do not require the issuance of a proposed rule, the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et
seq.), do not apply.
    This action directly regulates growers, food processors, food
handlers, and food retailers, not States or tribes, nor does this
action alter the relationships or distribution of power and
responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions
of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency has determined that
this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States or
tribal governments, on the relationship between the national government
and the States or tribal governments, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government or between
the Federal Government and Indian tribes. Thus, the Agency has
determined that Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR
43255, August 10, 1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled
``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply to this action. In addition, this
action does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded
mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
(UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).
    This action does not involve any technical standards that would
require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant
to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).

VII. Congressional Review Act

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

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: May 22, 2019.
Michael Goodis,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 180--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.

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2. In Sec.  180.660, add alphabetically ``Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-
10'' to the table in paragraph (a) to read as follows:

Sec.  180.660  Pyriofenone; tolerances for residues.

    (a) * * *

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Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10.............................         0.3

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[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 22953-22954]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Parts 314 and 320

[Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0830]
RIN 0910-AF97

Abbreviated New Drug Applications and 505(b)(2) Applications;
Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the
comment period for the proposed rule that appeared in the Federal
Register of February 6, 2015. In the proposed rule, FDA requested
comments on its proposal to implement portions of Title XI of the
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003
(MMA), which amended provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (FD&C Act) that govern the approval of 505(b)(2) applications and
abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs). FDA also requested comment
on its proposal to amend certain regulations regarding 505(b)(2)
applications and ANDAs to facilitate compliance with and efficient
enforcement of the FD&C Act. The Agency is taking this action in
response to requests for an extension to allow interested persons
additional time to submit comments.

DATES: FDA is extending the comment period on the proposed rule
published February 6, 2015 (80 FR 6802). Submit either electronic or
written comments on the proposed rule by June 8, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

Written Submissions

    Submit written submissions in the following ways:
     Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for paper submissions):
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration,
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No.
FDA-2011-N-0830 for this rulemaking. All comments received may be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. For additional information on submitting
comments, see the ``Comments'' heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section of this document.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov and insert the
docket number, found in brackets in the heading of this document, into
the ``Search'' box and follow the prompts and/or go to the Division of
Dockets Management, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janice L. Weiner, Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 6268, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-
796-3601.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    In the Federal Register of February 6, 2015, FDA published a
proposed rule with a 90-day comment period to

request comments on its proposal to implement portions of Title XI of
the MMA, which amended provisions of the FD&C Act that govern the
approval of 505(b)(2) applications and ANDAs. FDA also requested
comment on its proposal to amend certain regulations regarding
505(b)(2) applications and ANDAs to facilitate compliance with and
efficient enforcement of the FD&C Act. Comments on the proposed rule
will inform FDA's rulemaking on ANDAs and 505(b)(2) applications.
    The Agency has received requests for a 60-day extension of the
comment period for the proposed rule. Each request conveyed concern
that the current 90-day comment period does not allow sufficient time
to develop a meaningful or thoughtful response to the proposed rule.
    FDA has considered the requests and is extending the comment period
for the proposed rule for 30 days, until June 8, 2015. The Agency
believes that a 30-day extension of the comment period for the proposed
rule allows adequate time for interested persons to submit comments
without significantly delaying rulemaking on these important issues.

II. Request for Comments

    Interested persons may submit either electronic comments regarding
this document to http://www.regulations.gov or written comments to the
Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES). It is only necessary to
send one set of comments. Identify comments with the docket number
found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments
may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4
p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be posted to the docket at http://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: April 17, 2015.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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[Federal Register: March 7, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 46)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 12340-12341]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 271

[EPA-R08-RCRA-2006-0127; FRL-8538-2]

Utah: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management
Program Revision

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Utah has applied to EPA for final authorization of the changes
to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA proposes to grant final authorization to
the hazardous waste program changes submitted by Utah. In the ``Rules
and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, EPA is authorizing
the State's program changes as an immediate final rule. EPA did not
make a proposal prior to the immediate final rule because we believe
these actions are not controversial and do not expect comments to
oppose them. We have explained the reasons for this authorization in
the preamble to the immediate final rule. Unless we get written
comments opposing this authorization during the comment period, the
immediate final rule will become effective and the Agency will not take
further action on this proposal. If we receive comments that oppose
these actions, we will publish a document in the Federal Register
withdrawing this rule before it takes effect. EPA will then address
public comments in a later final rule based on this proposal. Any
parties interested in commenting on these actions must do so at this
time. EPA may not provide further opportunity for comment.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 7, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R08-
RCRA-2006-0127, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
    Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Send written comments to Carl Daly, Solid and
Hazardous Waste Program, EPA Region 8, Mailcode 8P-HW, 1595 Wynkoop
Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1129.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver your comments to Carl
Daly, Solid and Hazardous Waste Program, EPA Region 8, Mailcode 8P-HW,
1595 Wynkoop

Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1129. Such deliveries are only accepted
during the Regional Office's normal hours of operation. The public is
advised to call in advance to verify the business hours. Special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R08-RCRA-
2006-0127. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the public docket without change, including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through http://
www.regulations.gov, or e-mail. The federal Web site http://
www.regulations.gov is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA
will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide
it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly
to EPA without going through http://www.regulations.gov, your e-mail
address will be automatically captured and included as part of the
comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the
Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you
include your name and other contact information in the body of your
comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your
comment due to technical difficulties, and cannot contact you for
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic
files should avoid the use of special characters or any form of
encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center
homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the http://
www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some
information may not be publicly available, e.g., CBI or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other
material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only
in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either
electronically through www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at: EPA
Region 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado,
contact: Carl Daly, phone number<PHONE_NUMBER>, or the Utah Department
of Environmental Quality (UDEQ), from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 288 North 1460
West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4880, contact: Susan Toronto, phone
number<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl Daly, Solid and Hazardous Waste
Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop
Street, Denver, Colorado 80202,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information, please see the
immediate final rule published in the ``Rules and Regulations'' section
of this Federal Register.

    Dated: February 22, 2008.
Robert E. Roberts,
Regional Administrator, Region 8.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 104 (Thursday, June 1, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25496-25497]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Summary Notice No. PE-2017-39]

Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received.

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SUMMARY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief
from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The
purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and
participation in, this aspect of the FAA's regulatory activities.
Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of
information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of
the petition or its final disposition.

DATES: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket
number involved and must be received on or before June 21, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2017-0414-0002
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, as described in the
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
http://www.dot.gov/privacy.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
http://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions
for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140
of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynette Mitterer, ANM-113, Federal
Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>phone<PHONE_NUMBER>; or Alphonso
Pendergrass, ARM-200, Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>phone<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 25, 2017.
Victor Wicklund,
Manager, Transport Standards Staff.

Petition for Exemption

    Docket No.: FAA-2017-0414-0002.
    Petitioner: Delta Air Lines, Inc.
    Section of 14 CFR Affected: Sec. Sec.  25.813(e), 121.310(f)(5),
and 121.310(f)(6).
    Description of Relief Sought: Allow Boeing Model 777-200 and 777-
200LR airplanes to operate with doors installed in partitions
separating passenger compartments, and doors installed between
occupiable passenger seats and emergency exits during takeoff and
landing for up to 28 ``mini-suites.''

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