[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 32 (Thursday, February 16, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9163-9166]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3692]

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Rules and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 1

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0019; Amdt. No. 1-67]
RIN 2120-AK03

Removal of Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc Definitions

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is removing the definitions of Category IIIa, IIIb,
and IIIc operations. The definitions are outdated because they are no
longer used for aircraft certification or operational authorization.
Removing the definitions will aid in international harmonization
efforts, future landing minima reductions, and airspace system capacity
improvements due to the implementation of performance based operations.

DATES: Effective April 16, 2012.
    Submit comments on or before March 19, 2012. If adverse comment is
received, the FAA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal
Register.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by docket number FAA-2012-
0019 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: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without
change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal
information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the
docket web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all
comments received into any FAA docket, including the name of the
individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an
association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act
Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
    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 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: For technical questions concerning
this action, contact Bryant Welch, Flight Technologies and Procedures
Division, Flight Operations Branch, AFS-410, Federal Aviation
Administration, 470 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 4102, Washington, DC 20024;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For legal questions concerning this action, contact Nancy Sanchez,
Office of the Chief Counsel, Regulations Division, AGC-200, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC
20591; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code. 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.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in 49
U.S.C. 40103, which vests the Administrator with broad authority to
prescribe regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure
the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace, and 49 U.S.C.
44701(a)(5), which requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations
and minimum standards for other practices, methods, and procedures
necessary for safety in air commerce and national security.

The Direct Final Rule Procedure

    The FAA is adopting this direct final rule without prior notice and
prior public comment because this rule is not controversial, is not
expected to result in the receipt of an adverse comment, and a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) is not necessary. The Category IIIa,
IIIb, and IIIc operations definitions are outdated, unnecessary, and
overly restrictive. The FAA does not believe we will receive an adverse
comment because this rule will not affect any existing operator's
aircraft certification or operational approval. The Regulatory Policies
and Procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT) (44 FR 1134)
provide that to the maximum extent possible, operating administrations
for the DOT should provide an opportunity for public comment on
regulations issued without prior notice. Accordingly, the FAA invites
interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
written comments, data, or views. The agency also invites comments
relating to the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts
that might result from adopting this final rule.
    Unless a written adverse or negative comment or a written notice of
intent to submit an adverse or negative comment is received within the
comment period, the regulation will become effective on the date
specified above. After the close of the comment period, the FAA will
publish a document in the Federal Register indicating that no adverse
or negative comments were received and confirming the date on which the
final rule will become effective. If the FAA does receive, within the
comment period, an adverse or negative comment, or written notice of
intent to submit such a comment, a document withdrawing the direct
final rule will be published in the Federal Register, and

an NPRM may be published with a new comment period.
    See the ``Additional Information'' section for information on how
to comment on this direct final rule and how the FAA will handle
comments received. In addition, there is information on obtaining
copies of rulemaking documents.

I. Overview of Final Rule

    The FAA is removing the definitions of Category IIIa, IIIb, and
IIIc operations. Category III aircraft operations are precision
approach and landing operations using an Instrument Landing System
(ILS) conducted in very low visibility conditions. Currently, any
approach and landing with a runway visual range (RVR) below 1000 feet
is considered a Category III operation.\1\ The Category IIIa, IIIb, and
IIIc operations definitions divide the general regime of Category III
operations into specific RVR (visibility) bands. The definitions are
outdated because they are no longer used for aircraft certification or
operational authorization. Removing the Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc
operations definitions will have no effect on existing Category III
operators. The general Category III operation definition remains in
effect, and is fully described in FAA orders and advisory circulars.
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    \1\ Category III operational approvals and instrument procedures
are described in terms of RVR. RVR is an instrumentally derived
value, given in feet, that reflects seeing conditions on a runway,
and is dependent on the use of high intensity runway lighting.
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II. Discussion of the Direct Final Rule

History

    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) established
the general concepts and definition of Category III operations in 1966
in ICAO Annex 10, Aeronautical Communications and then added the
definitions of Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc operations in 1967. These
did not correspond exactly with current definitions, but the required
RVR values are the same. The FAA issued the initial U.S. CAT IIIa
criteria (Advisory Circular (AC) 120-28, Criteria for Approval of
Category III Weather Minima for Takeoff, Landing, and Rollout) on
September 5, 1969, to assist industry in developing a CAT IIIa (minimum
RVR 700 feet) approach capability. These criteria included the basic
concepts and minimum airborne equipment design requirements necessary
for Category III operations, including the Fail Operational and Fail
Passive control system concepts.\2\ The first U.S. aircraft
certification for CAT IIIa occurred in 1971. This approval was based on
the use of Fail Operational automatic landing systems.
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    \2\ Fail Operational means an airborne system with redundant
operational capability down to touchdown and, if applicable, through
rollout. Fail Passive means an automatic flight control system,
which, upon occurrence of any single failure, should not cause:
Significant displacement from the approach path, altitude loss, or
significant out of trim condition.
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    In December 1971, the FAA revised the CAT IIIa criteria (AC 120-
28A) by establishing initial operational approval criteria. These
criteria were based on a conservative approach for reducing operating
minima. However, as industry gained operational experience, the FAA
determined that the AC 120-28A criteria were unnecessarily stringent.
In December 1976, the U.S. certificated the first airplane for Fail
Passive CAT IIIa operations. This and following certifications were
based on the use of Fail Operational or Fail Passive flight control
systems, but some Aircraft Flight Manuals specified that the aircraft
were suitable for Category IIIa operations.
    As operational experience and the capabilities of airborne
equipment increased in CAT IIIa operations, the FAA and industry
realized the need for CAT IIIb (RVR lower than 700 feet but no lower
than 150 feet) criteria. The FAA issued the initial U.S. CAT IIIb
criteria for RVR 600 operations in March 1984 (AC 120-28C). Aircraft
certifications and operational approvals continued to be based on the
capabilities of the aircraft's Fail Operational or Fail Passive flight
control systems, but also continued to tie the certifications and
approvals to the Category IIIa and IIIb definitions. CAT IIIc
operations are conducted with RVR below 150 feet. The FAA has not
developed the criteria for aircraft certification and operational
approval for Category IIIc operations. Therefore, Category IIIc
operations have not been authorized.
    The FAA codified the definitions of Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc
operations in 1996. ICAO adopted the same definitions in ICAO Annex 6,
Operation of Aircraft, in 1998. These definitions described the
operational concepts in use at that time, and reflected existing
technological capabilities and operational requirements. The
definitions were used in certification and authorization documents.
However, advances in aircraft technology and changes in the framework
of operational approval have rendered the definitions obsolete for
those purposes. While still used for discussion and as a shorthand way
to describe different levels of Category III operations, the Category
IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions are no longer used as a basis for
aircraft certification or for issuance of operational authorizations.

Domestic Practice

    While AC 120-28D, issued in October 1999, references the
definitions of Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc operations, the aircraft
certification and operational approval documentation no longer uses
these definitions. Under AC 120-28D, aircraft certifications are based
solely on the demonstrated capabilities of the aircraft to land and
rollout on the runway. For example, an aircraft with Fail Operational
systems may be demonstrated to automatically land and rollout at RVR
150 feet, and this capability is stated in the Aircraft Flight Manual.
The operational approvals will be based on that Manual without
reference to the Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions.

International Practice

    An effort is underway to rationalize and standardize Category III
approach minima internationally. Aircraft certification standards are
essentially the same worldwide with regard to the use of Fail
Operational or Fail Passive system criteria to describe landing
capabilities. Operational approval criteria are also based on the
aircraft system capabilities, as in the United States. However, the
publication of Category III landing minima for use on the approach are
still tied to the Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions, both
internationally and in the United States. The FAA is removing the CAT
IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions as a first step toward the universal
description of Category III operations and certification in terms
currently used. The FAA presented a Working Paper to the ICAO
Operations Council in October, 2011 requesting the deletion of the
Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions from the ICAO Annexes. The
FAA also presented a similar paper to the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA)/FAA All Weather Operations Harmonization Working Group in
October, 2011.

Landing Minima

    Category III approach charts depicting landing minima in terms of
the Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions are now unnecessary. The
Category III landing minima at a particular runway are based on the
demonstrated qualities and capabilities of the ILS installed on that
runway. The FAA tests every installed ILS in accordance with ICAO
criteria,

and the results are classified and published to define the allowable
landing minima. These ILS classifications are used directly in the
determination of landing minima.
    Once this rule is effective, the FAA will amend FAA Orders defining
publication of Category III minima by removing references to Category
IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc operations. The amended Orders will directly
relate the ILS system classification to the allowable published minima.
The approach charts will show only the lowest possible Category III
landing minima on a runway. For example, the approach chart for a
landing at an airport would only state that the RVR is 600 and will not
make any reference to the CAT IIIb operations definition. Operators
will use the published minima in conjunction with their Operations
Specifications to determine the lowest landing minima allowed to them,
as is currently done.

Impact on Future Operations

    Future Category III operations may derive from new low visibility
approach and landing technologies. The type of operations, landing
minima and aircraft certification criteria for these future systems
will not follow the Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions. Thus,
removing the Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions will eliminate
the need for future systems to comply with these outdated definitions.

III. Regulatory Notices and Analyses

A. Regulatory Evaluation

    Changes to Federal regulations must undergo several economic
analyses. First, Executive Order 12866 and Executive Order 13563 direct
that each Federal agency shall propose or adopt a regulation only upon
a reasoned determination that the benefits of the intended regulation
justify its costs. Second, the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub.
L. 96-354) requires agencies to analyze the economic impact of
regulatory changes on small entities. Third, the Trade Agreements Act
(Pub. L. 96-39) prohibits agencies from setting standards that create
unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States. In
developing U.S. standards, the Trade Act requires agencies to consider
international standards and, where appropriate, that they be the basis
of U.S. standards. Fourth, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
(Pub. L. 104-4) requires agencies to prepare a written assessment of
the costs, benefits, and other effects of proposed or final rules that
include a Federal mandate likely to result in the expenditure by State,
local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private
sector, of $100 million or more annually (adjusted for inflation with
base year of 1995). This portion of the preamble summarizes the FAA's
analysis of the economic impacts of this final rule.
    Department of Transportation Order DOT 2100.5 prescribes policies
and procedures for simplification, analysis, and review of regulations.
If the expected cost impact is so minimal that a proposed or final rule
does not warrant a full evaluation, this order permits that a statement
to that effect and the basis for it be included in the preamble if a
full regulatory evaluation of the cost and benefits is not prepared.
Such a determination has been made for this final rule.
    The FAA is removing the definitions of Category IIIa, IIIb, and
IIIc operations. Since this final rule removes outdated and unnecessary
definitions, the expected outcome will be a minimal impact with
positive net benefits, and a regulatory evaluation was not prepared.
The FAA requests comments with supporting justification about the FAA
determination of minimal impact.
    The FAA has, therefore, determined that this final rule is not a
``significant regulatory action'' as defined in section 3(f) of
Executive Order 12866, and is not ``significant'' as defined in DOT's
Regulatory Policies and Procedures.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Determination

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-354) (RFA)
establishes ``as a principle of regulatory issuance that agencies shall
endeavor, consistent with the objectives of the rule and of applicable
statutes, to fit regulatory and informational requirements to the scale
of the businesses, organizations, and governmental jurisdictions
subject to regulation. To achieve this principle, agencies are required
to solicit and consider flexible regulatory proposals and to explain
the rationale for their actions to assure that such proposals are given
serious consideration.'' The RFA covers a wide-range of small entities,
including small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and small
governmental jurisdictions.
    Agencies must perform a review to determine whether a rule will
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. If the agency determines that it will, the agency must
prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis as described in the RFA.
However, if any agency determines that a rule is not expected to have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of entities,
section 605(b) of RFA provides that the head of the agency may so
certify and a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required. The
certification must include a statement providing the factual basis for
this determination, and the reasoning should be clear.
    As noted above, the changes to Sec.  1.1 are cost relieving because
the FAA is removing the definitions of Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc
operations. The definitions are outdated and no longer used for
aircraft certification or operational authorization. Therefore, as the
FAA Acting Administrator, I certify that this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

C. International Trade Impact Assessment

    The Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as amended by the
Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub. L. 103-465), prohibits Federal
agencies from establishing standards or engaging in related activities
that create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United
States. Pursuant to these Acts, the establishment of standards is not
considered an unnecessary obstacle to the foreign commerce of the
United States, so long as the standard has a legitimate domestic
objective, such as the protection of safety, and does not operate in a
manner that excludes imports that meet this objective. The statute also
requires consideration of international standards and, where
appropriate, that they be the basis for U.S. standards. The FAA has
assessed the potential effect of this final rule and determined that it
is neither considered an unnecessary obstacle nor a promotion to
international trade and therefore it will have no impact on
international trade.

D. Unfunded Mandates Assessment

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-
4) requires each Federal agency to prepare a written statement
assessing the effects of any Federal mandate in a proposed or final
agency rule that may result in an expenditure of $100 million or more
(in 1995 dollars) in any one year by State, local, and tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector; such a mandate
is deemed to be a ``significant regulatory action.'' The FAA currently
uses an inflation-adjusted value of $143.1 million in lieu of $100
million. This final rule does not contain such a mandate; therefore,
the requirements of Title II of the Act do not apply.

E. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507(d)) requires
that the FAA consider the impact of paperwork and other information
collection burdens imposed on the public. The FAA has determined that
there is no new requirement for information collection associated with
this direct final rule.

F. International Compatibility

    In keeping with U.S. obligations under the Convention on
International Civil Aviation, it is FAA policy to conform to ICAO
Standards and Recommended Practices to the maximum extent practicable.
The FAA has reviewed the corresponding ICAO Standards and Recommended
Practices and has identified the following difference. Once this rule
is effective, the FAA's regulations will no longer include the
definitions of Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc operations. This differs
from ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices because ICAO's Annex 6
and Annex 10 include the Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions.
Until such time ICAO removes these definitions from its annexes, the
FAA will be required to file a Difference with ICAO.

G. Environmental Analysis

    FAA Order 1050.1E identifies FAA actions that are categorically
excluded from preparation of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy
Act in the absence of extraordinary circumstances. The FAA has
determined this rulemaking action qualifies for the categorical
exclusion identified in paragraph 312f and involves no extraordinary
circumstances.

IV. Executive Order Determinations

A. Executive Order 13132, Federalism

    The FAA has analyzed this final rule under the principles and
criteria of Executive Order 13132, Federalism. The agency determined
that this action will not have a substantial direct effect on the
States, or the relationship between the Federal Government and the
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government, and, therefore, does not have Federalism
implications.

B. Executive Order 13211, Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use

    The FAA analyzed this final rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use (May 18, 2001). The agency has determined that it
is not a ``significant energy action'' under the executive order and it
is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply,
distribution, or use of energy.

V. Additional Information

A. Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. The agency
also invites comments relating to the economic, environmental, energy,
or federalism impacts that might result from adopting the rulemaking
action in this document. The most helpful comments reference a specific
portion of the rulemaking action, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should send only one
copy of written comments, or if comments are filed electronically,
commenters should submit only one time.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this rulemaking. Before acting on this rulemaking
action, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the
closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after
the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The agency may change this rulemaking
action in light of the comments it receives.

B. Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of rulemaking documents may be obtained from the
Internet by--
    1. Searching the Federal eRulemaking Portal (http://www.regulations.gov);
    2. Visiting the FAA's Regulations and Policies Web page at http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies; or
    3. Accessing the Government Printing Office's Web page at http://www.fdsys.gov.
    Copies may also be obtained by sending a request to the Federal
Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Commenters must identify the docket or amendment number of this
rulemaking.
    All documents the FAA considered in developing this rulemaking
action, including economic analyses and technical reports, may be
accessed from the Internet through the Federal eRulemaking Portal
referenced in item (1) above.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 1

    Air transportation.

The Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends chapter I of title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations as follows:

PART 1--DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

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

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

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2. Amend Sec.  1.1 by removing the definitions of ``Category IIIa
operations,'' ``Category IIIb operations,'' and ``Category IIIc
operations.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2012.
Michael P. Huerta,
Acting Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2020-0002]

Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood
Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways
(hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on
the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities
listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance
Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities.
The flood hazard determinations modified by each LOMR will be used to
calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their
contents.

DATES: Each LOMR was finalized as in the table below.

ADDRESSES: Each LOMR is available for inspection at both the respective
Community Map Repository address listed in the table below and online
through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering
Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email)
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Map Information
eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) makes the final flood hazard determinations as shown in the
LOMRs for each community listed in the table below. Notice of these
modified flood hazard determinations has been published in newspapers
of local circulation and 90 days have elapsed since that publication.
The Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation has
resolved any appeals resulting from this notification.
    The modified flood hazard determinations are made pursuant to
section 206 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C.
4105, and are in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Act of
1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq., and with 44 CFR part 65.
    For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is
shown and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
    The new or modified flood hazard information is the basis for the
floodplain management measures that the community is required either to
adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to remain
qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP).
    This new or modified flood hazard information, together with the
floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum
that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the
community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent
in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any
time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies
established by other Federal, State, or regional entities.
    This new or modified flood hazard determinations are used to meet
the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and are used to
calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new
buildings, and for the contents in those buildings. The changes in
flood hazard determinations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
    Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to
review the final flood hazard information available at the address
cited below for each community or online through the FEMA Map Service
Center at https://msc.fema.gov.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

Michael M. Grimm,
Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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                                Chief executive
State and   Location and case      officer of          Community map repository          Date of modification            Community No.
  county           No.             community
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Colorado:
    Dougl  Town of Castle      The Honorable      Water Department, 175 Kellogg       Dec. 6, 2019                080050
     as     Rock (18-08-        Jason Gray,        Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109.
     (FEM   1226P).             Mayor, Town of
     A                          Castle Rock, 100
     Dock                       North Wilcox
     et                         Street, Castle
     No.:                       Rock, CO 80104.
     B-19
     58)..
    Dougl  Unincorporated      The Honorable      Douglas County Public Works,        Dec. 6, 2019                080049
     as     areas of Douglas    Roger A.           Engineering Division, 100 3rd
     (FEM   County (18-08-      Partridge,         Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104.
     A      1226P).             Chairman,
     Dock                       Douglas County
     et                         Board of
     No.:                       Commissioners,
     B-19                       100 3rd Street,
     58)..                      Castle Rock, CO
                                80104.
    El     Town of Palmer      The Honorable      Town Hall, 42 Valley Crescent       Dec. 17, 2019               080065
     Paso   Lake (19-08-        John Cressman,     Street, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.
     (FEM   0006P).             Mayor, Town of
     A                          Palmer Lake,
     Dock                       P.O. Box 208,
     et                         Palmer Lake, CO
     No.:                       80133.
     B-19
     58)..
    Jeffe  City of Arvada (19- The Honorable      Engineering Department, 8101        Dec. 20, 2019               085072
     rson   08-0295P).          Marc Williams,     Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002.
     (FEM                       Mayor, City of
     A                          Arvada, 8101
     Dock                       Ralston Road,
     et                         Arvada, CO
     No.:                       80002.
     B-19
     67)..
    Jeffe  Unincorporated      The Honorable      Jefferson County Department of      Dec. 20, 2019               080087
     rson   areas of            Libby Szabo,       Planning and Zoning, 100
     (FEM   Jefferson County    Chair, Jefferson   Jefferson County Parkway, Suite
     A      (19-08-0295P).      County Board of    3550, Golden, CO 80419.
     Dock                       Commissioners,
     et                         100 Jefferson
     No.:                       County Parkway,
     B-19                       Suite 5550,
     67)..                      Golden, CO
                                80419.
    Jeffe  Unincorporated      The Honorable      Jefferson County Department of      Dec. 6, 2019                080087
     rson   areas of            Libby Szabo,       Planning and Zoning, 100
     (FEM   Jefferson County    Chair, Jefferson   Jefferson County Parkway, Suite
     A      (19-08-0696P).      County Board of    3550, Golden, CO 80419.
     Dock                       Commissioners,
     et                         100 Jefferson
     No.:                       County Parkway,
     B-19                       Suite 5550,
     58)..                      Golden, CO
                                80419.
    Puebl  City of Pueblo,     The Honorable      Public Works Department, 211 East   Dec. 9, 2019                085077
     o      (19-08-0224P).      Nicholas A.        D Street, Pueblo, CO 81003.
     (FEM                       Gradisar, Mayor,
     A                          City of Pueblo,
     Dock                       1 City Hall
     et                         Place, Pueblo,
     No.:                       CO 81003.
     B-19
     58)..

    Puebl  City of Pueblo (19- The Honorable      Public Works Department, 211 East   Dec. 2, 2019                085077
     o      08-0225P).          Nicholas A.        D Street, Pueblo, CO 81003.
     (FEM                       Gradisar, Mayor,
     A                          City of Pueblo,
     Dock                       1 City Hall
     et                         Place, Pueblo,
     No.:                       CO 81003.
     B-19
     58)..
    Puebl  Unincorporated      The Honorable      Pueblo County Planning and          Dec. 9, 2019                080147
     o      areas of Pueblo     Garrison Ortiz,    Development Department, 229 West
     (FEM   County (19-08-      Chairman, Pueblo   12th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003.
     A      0224P).             County Board of
     Dock                       Commissioners,
     et                         215 West 10th
     No.:                       Street, Pueblo,
     B-19                       CO 81003.
     58)..
    Puebl  Unincorporated      The Honorable      Pueblo County Planning and          Dec. 2, 2019                080147
     o      areas of Pueblo     Garrison Ortiz,    Development Department, 229 West
     (FEM   County (19-08-      Chairman, Pueblo   12th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003.
     A      0225P).             County Board of
     Dock                       Commissioners,
     et                         215 West 10th
     No.:                       Street, Pueblo,
     B-19                       CO 81003.
     58)..
Florida:
    Bay    Unincorporated      The Honorable      Bay County Government Center, 840   Dec. 23, 2019               120004
     (FEM   areas of Bay        Philip             West 11th Street, Panama City, FL
     A      County (19-04-      Griffitts, Jr.,    32401.
     Dock   0600P).             Chairman, Bay
     et                         County Board of
     No.:                       Commissioners,
     B-19                       840 West 11th
     67)..                      Street, Panama
                                City, FL 32401.
    Colli  City of Marco       Mr. Mike McNees,   Building Services Department, 50    Dec. 9, 2019                120426
     er     Island (19-04-      Manager, City of   Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island,
     (FEM   4090P).             Marco Island, 50   FL 34145.
     A                          Bald Eagle
     Dock                       Drive, Marco
     et                         Island, FL
     No.:                       34145.
     B-19
     58)..
    Colli  City of Marco       Mr. Mike McNees,   Building Services Department, 50    Dec. 18, 2019               120426
     er     Island (19-04-      Manager, City of   Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island,
     (FEM   4346P).             Marco Island, 50   FL 34145.
     A                          Bald Eagle
     Dock                       Drive, Marco
     et                         Island, FL
     No.:                       34145.
     B-19
     67)..
    Lee    Unincorporated      Mr. Rodger         Lee County Building Department,     Dec. 16, 2019               125124
     (FEM   areas of Lee        Desjarlais, Lee    1500 Monroe Street, Fort Myers,
     A      County (19-04-      County Manager,    FL 33901.
     Dock   4318P).             P.O. Box 398,
     et                         Fort Myers, FL
     No.:                       33902.
     B-19
     67)..
    Monro  Unincorporated      The Honorable      Monroe County Building Department,  Dec. 18, 2019               125129
     e      areas of Monroe     Sylvia Murphy,     2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 300,
     (FEM   County (19-04-      Mayor, Monroe      Marathon, FL 33037.
     A      2961P).             County Board of
     Dock                       Commissioners,
     et                         102050 Overseas
     No.:                       Highway, Suite
     B-19                       234, Key Largo,
     67)..                      FL 33037.
    Monro  Unincorporated      The Honorable      Monroe County Building Department,  Dec. 6, 2019                125129
     e      areas of Monroe     Sylvia Murphy,     2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 300,
     (FEM   County (19-04-      Mayor, Monroe      Marathon, FL 33050.
     A      4308P).             County Board of
     Dock                       Commissioners,
     et                         102050 Overseas
     No.:                       Highway, Suite
     B-19                       234, Key Largo,
     58)..                      FL 33037.
    Monro  Unincorporated      The Honorable      Monroe County Building Department,  Dec. 9, 2019                125129
     e      areas of Monroe     Sylvia Murphy,     2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 300,
     (FEM   County (19-04-      Mayor, Monroe      Marathon, FL 33050.
     A      4321P).             County Board of
     Dock                       Commissioners,
     et                         102050 Overseas
     No.:                       Highway, Suite
     B-19                       234, Key Largo,
     58)..                      FL 33037.
    Monro  Unincorporated      The Honorable      Monroe County Building Department,  Dec. 23, 2019               125129
     e      areas of Monroe     Sylvia Murphy,     2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 300,
     (FEM   County (19-04-      Mayor, Monroe      Marathon, FL 33037.
     A      4407P).             County Board of
     Dock                       Commissioners,
     et                         102050 Overseas
     No.:                       Highway, Suite
     B-19                       234, Key Largo,
     67)..                      FL 33037.
    Orang  City of Orlando     The Honorable      Public Works Department,            Dec. 4, 2019                120186
     e      (19-04-3135P).      Buddy Dyer,        Engineering Division, 400 South
     (FEM                       Mayor, City of     Orange Avenue, 8th Floor,
     A                          Orlando, 400       Orlando, FL 32801.
     Dock                       South Orange
     et                         Avenue, Orlando,
     No.:                       FL 32801.
     B-19
     58)..
    Pinel  Town of Redington   The Honorable      Building Department, 17425 Gulf     Dec. 9, 2019                125141
     las    Shores (19-04-      MaryBeth           Boulevard, Redington Shores, FL
     (FEM   5852P).             Henderson,         33708.
     A                          Mayor, Town of
     Dock                       Redington
     et                         Shores, 17425
     No.:                       Gulf Boulevard,
     B-19                       Redington
     58)..                      Shores, FL
                                33708.
    Saras  City of Sarasota    The Honorable Liz  Development Department, 1565 1st    Dec. 6, 2019                125150
     ota    (19-04-4109P).      Alpert, Mayor,     Street, Sarasota, FL 34236.
     (FEM                       City of
     A                          Sarasota, 1565
     Dock                       1st Street, Room
     et                         101, Sarasota,
     No.:                       FL 34236.
     B-19
     58)..
    Saras  Unincorporated      The Honorable      Sarasota County Planning and        Dec. 11, 2019               125144
     ota    areas of Sarasota   Charles D.         Development Services Department,
     (FEM   County (19-04-      Hines, Chairman,   1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard,
     A      3511P).             Sarasota County    Sarasota, FL 34240.
     Dock                       Board of
     et                         Commissioners,
     No.:                       1660 Ringling
     B-19                       Boulevard,
     58)..                      Sarasota, FL
                                34236.
Louisiana
 :
    Lafay  City of Lafayette   The Honorable      Department of Development and       Dec. 16, 2019               220105
     ette   (19-06-0044P).      Joel Robideaux,    Planning, 220 West Willow Street
     (FEM                       Mayor-President,   Building B, Lafayette, LA 70501.
     A                          Lafayette
     Dock                       Consolidated
     et                         Government, P.O.
     No.:                       Box 4017-C,
     B-19                       Lafayette, LA
     67)..                      70502.
    Lafay  Unincorporated      The Honorable      Department of Development and       Dec. 16, 2019               220101
     ette   areas of            Joel Robideaux,    Planning, 220 West Willow Street
     (FEM   Lafayette Parish    Mayor-President,   Building B, Lafayette, LA 70501.
     A      (19-06-0044P).      Lafayette
     Dock                       Consolidated
     et                         Government, P.O.
     No.:                       Box 4017-C,
     B-19                       Lafayette, LA
     67)..                      70502.
New
 Mexico:
    Berna  City of             The Honorable      Planning Department, 600 2nd        Dec. 23, 2019               350002
     lill   Albuquerque (19-    Timothy M.         Street Northwest, Albuquerque, NM
     o      06-0661P).          Keller, Mayor,     87102.
     (FEM                       City of
     A                          Albuquerque,
     Dock                       P.O. Box 1293,
     et                         Albuquerque, NM
     No.:                       87103.
     B-19
     67)..
    Taos   Town of Taos (19-   The Honorable      Department of Public Works, 400     Dec. 13, 2019               350080
     (FEM   06-1165P).          Daniel R.          Camino De La Placita, Taos, NM
     A                          Barrone, Mayor,    87571.
     Dock                       Town of Taos,
     et                         400 Camino De La
     No.:                       Placita, Taos,
     B-19                       NM 87571.
     70)..
Oklahoma:  City of Wagoner     The Honorable      City Hall, 231 East Church Street,  Dec. 19, 2019               400219
   Wagoner  (18-06-3911P).      Albert Jones,      Wagoner, OK 74467.
     (FEMA                      Mayor, City of
    Docket                      Wagoner, 231
   No.: B-                      East Church
    1958).                      Street, Wagoner,
                                OK 74467.
Texas:
    Dento  City of Carrollton  The Honorable      Engineering Department, 1945 East   Dec. 23, 2019               480167
     n      (19-06-1616X).      Kevin Falconer,    Jackson Road, Carrollton, TX
     (FEM                       Mayor, City of     75006.
     A                          Carrollton, P.O.
     Dock                       Box 110535,
     et                         Carrollton, TX
     No.:                       75011.
     B-19
     70)..

    Dento  City of Lewisville  The Honorable      Engineering Division, 151 West      Dec. 23, 2019               480195
     n      (19-06-1616X).      Rudy Durham,       Church Street, Lewisville, TX
     (FEM                       Mayor, City of     75057.
     A                          Lewisville, P.O.
     Dock                       Box 299002,
     et                         Lewisville, TX
     No.:                       75029.
     B-19
     70)..
    Dento  Town of Flower      The Honorable      Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers       Dec. 17, 2019               480777
     n      Mound (19-06-       Steve Dixon,       Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028.
     (FEM   0627P).             Mayor, Town of
     A                          Flower Mound,
     Dock                       2121 Cross
     et                         Timbers Road,
     No.:                       Flower Mound, TX
     B-19                       75028.
     58)..
    Dento  Town of Northlake   The Honorable      Public Works Department, 1400 FM    Dec. 23, 2019               480782
     n      (19-06-1881P).      David Rettig,      407, Northlake, TX 76247.
     (FEM                       Mayor, Town of
     A                          Northlake, 1500
     Dock                       Commons Circle,
     et                         Suite 300,
     No.:                       Northlake, TX
     B-19                       76226.
     67)..
    El     City of El Paso     Mr. Tommy          Land Development Department, 801    Dec. 23, 2019               480214
     Paso   (19-06-2306P).      Gonzalez,          Texas Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901.
     (FEM                       Manager, City of
     A                          El Paso, 300
     Dock                       North Campbell
     et                         Street, El Paso,
     No.:                       TX 79901.
     B-19
     67)..
    Gille  City of             The Honorable      City Hall, 126 West Main Street,    Dec. 5, 2019                480252
     spie   Fredericksburg      Linda              Fredericksburg, TX 78624.
     (FEM   (19-06-0111P).      Langerhans,
     A                          Mayor, City of
     Dock                       Fredericksburg,
     et                         126 West Main
     No.:                       Street,
     B-19                       Fredericksburg,
     58)..                      TX 78624.
    Gille  Unincorporated      The Honorable      Gillespie County Courthouse, 101    Dec. 5, 2019                480696
     spie   areas of            Mark Stroeher,     West Main Street, Fredericksburg,
     (FEM   Gillespie County    Gillespie County   TX 78624.
     A      (19-06-0111P).      Judge, 101 West
     Dock                       Main Street,
     et                         Fredericksburg,
     No.:                       TX 78624.
     B-19
     58)..
    Guada  City of Seguin (18- The Honorable Don  City Hall, 205 North River Street,  Dec. 11, 2019               485508
     lupe   06-3667P).          Keil, Mayor,       Seguin, TX 78155.
     (FEM                       City of Seguin,
     A                          205 North River
     Dock                       Street, Seguin,
     et                         TX 78155.
     No.:
     B-19
     58)..
    Johns  City of Joshua (19- The Honorable      City Hall, 101 South Main Street,   Dec. 12, 2019               480882
     on     06-1085P).          Kenny Robinson,    Joshua, TX 76058.
     (FEM                       Mayor, City of
     A                          Joshua, 101
     Dock                       South Main
     et                         Street, Joshua,
     No.:                       TX 76058.
     B-19
     58)..
    Tarra  City of Arlington   The Honorable      Public Works and Transportation     Dec. 12, 2019               485454
     nt     (19-06-1806P).      Jeff Williams,     Department, 101 West Abram
     (FEM                       Mayor, City of     Street, Arlington, TX 76010.
     A                          Arlington, P.O.
     Dock                       Box 90231,
     et                         Arlington, TX
     No.:                       76004.
     B-19
     58)..
    Tarra  City of Fort Worth  The Honorable      Transportation and Public Works     Dec. 5, 2019                480596
     nt     (19-06-1552P).      Betsy Price,       Department, 200 Texas Street,
     (FEM                       Mayor, City of     Fort Worth, TX 76102.
     A                          Fort Worth, 200
     Dock                       Texas Street,
     et                         Fort Worth, TX
     No.:                       76102.
     B-19
     58)..
    Tarra  City of Fort Worth  The Honorable      Transportation and Public Works     Dec. 23, 2019               480596
     nt     (19-06-2917P).      Betsy Price,       Department, 200 Texas Street,
     (FEM                       Mayor, City of     Fort Worth, TX 76102.
     A                          Fort Worth, 200
     Dock                       Texas Street,
     et                         Fort Worth, TX
     No.:                       76102.
     B-19
     67)..
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 69 (Monday, April 11, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 21067-21069]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07584]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0308; Airspace Docket No. 22-AGL-18]
RIN 2120-AA66

Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Mosinee, WI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace at Mosinee,
WI. The FAA is proposing this action due to an airspace review
conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Wausau very high
frequency (VHF) omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimal
Operational Network (MON) Program.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 26, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of

Transportation, Docket Operations, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone
(202) 366-9826, or<PHONE_NUMBER>. You must identify FAA Docket No.
FAA-2022-0308/Airspace Docket No. 22-AGL-18 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the
proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in
the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except federal holidays.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would amend the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Central Wisconsin Airport, Mosinee, WI, to support
instrument flight rule operations at this airport.

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in
triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2022-0308/
Airspace Docket No. 22-AGL-18.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped
and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule.
The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the
comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact
with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number)
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic
Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective
September 15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F
lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service
routes, and reporting points.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 by amending the
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at
Central Wisconsin Airport, Mosinee, WI, by removing the Wausau VORTAC
from the airspace legal description; adding an extension 1 mile each
side of the 170[deg] bearing from the Central Wisconsin: RWY 35-LOC
extending from the 7-mile radius from the airport to 11.2 miles south
of the airport; adding an extension 1 mile each side of the 257[deg]
bearing from the airport extending from the 7-mile radius of the
airport to 11.5 miles west of the airport; and removing the extension
north of the airport as the amended extension would be contained within
the Wausau, WI, Class E airspace so would be redundant.
    This action is due to an airspace review conducted as part of the
decommissioning of the Wausau VOR, which provided navigation
information for the instrument procedures at this airport, as part of
the VOR MON Program.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class
E airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
is published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter
that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, would not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal
Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

0
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

71.1   [Amended]

0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

AGL WI E5 Mosinee, WI [Amended]

Central Wisconsin Airport, WI
    (Lat. 44[deg]46'39'' N, long. 89[deg]40'00'' W)
Central Wisconsin: RWY 35-LOC
    (Lat. 44[deg]47'02'' N, long. 89[deg]40'34'' W)
Central Wisconsin: RWY 08-LOC
    (Lat. 44[deg]47'07'' N, long. 89[deg]28'30'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7-mile radius of the Central Wisconsin Airport, and within
1 mile each side of the 170[deg] bearing from the Central Wisconsin:
RWY 35-LOC extending from the 7-mile radius of the airport to 11.2
miles south of the airport, and within 1 mile each side of the
257[deg] bearing from the Central Wisconsin: RWY 08-LOC extending
from the 7-mile radius of the airport to 11.5 miles west of the
airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 5, 2022.
Martin A. Skinner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2022-07584 Filed 4-8-22; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 87 (Monday, May 6, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19798-19799]
[FR Doc No: 2019-09179]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4411-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2019-0001]

Virginia; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for Commonwealth of Virginia (FEMA-4411-DR), dated December 18, 2018,
and related determinations.

DATES: This change occurred on April 4, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the
Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Dolph A.
Diemont, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating
Officer for this disaster.
    This action terminates the appointment of Donald L. Keldsen as
Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA)
are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community
Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment
Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048,
Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In
Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for
Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster
Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants--Public Assistance

(Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation
Grant.

Pete Gaynor,
Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D. C. 20460 OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES CERTIFIED MAIL June 29, 2001 Danielle LaRochelle Registration Product Manager Aventis CropScience USA P. O. Box 12014 2 T. W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Re: Preliminary Risk Assessments for Human Health and for Environmental Fate and Ecological Effects for the Reregistration Eligibility Decision on Carbaryl Dear Ms. LaRochelle:

Enclosed are the preliminary risk assessments for human health and for environmental fate and ecological effects for the reregistration eligibility decision for carbaryl. This advance opportunity to review EPA's pesticide risk assessments for errors is an integral part of a wider effort to involve the public in implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996, as described in section VIII of the Federal Register notice published on March 15, 2000 (65 FR 14200).

Within the next 30 days, please identify and comment on any errors in the enclosed preliminary risk assessments. During this phase of the reregistration process, you should only address typographic, mathematical, or computational type of errors. Upon receipt of your "error correction" submission, the Agency will evaluate your comments and will revise the preliminary risk assessments as necessary. At this phase, EPA will not address comments that concern matters of policy, interpretation, or applicability of data. There will be future opportunities to address these type of comments as part of the public participation process.

In addition, we would like you to review the risk assessment documents for confidential business information (CBI). Please inform the Agency in writing of any claims of CBI contained in these documents. If we do not receive notice in writing of any such claims, within 30 days from the receipt of this letter, we will assume the document is free of CBI.

Also, please inform EPA of any pertinent completed, pending, or planned studies, and 2 any other sources of information you intend to submit on carbaryl. Providing EPA with a timetable for completing and submitting such information will enable us to better plan for refining the risk assessments and completing the reregistration and tolerance reassessments.

In September 2001, EPA expects to release to the public your comments to both preliminary risk assessments, the Agency's response to your comments, and the revised human health and environmental risk assessments. These documents will be placed in the Public Docket and/ or posted on EPA's website (www. epa. gov/ pesticides/ reregistration/ status. htm). EPA will announce the availability of these documents via a Notice of Availability in the Federal Register and through an electronic listserver message.

Please send your response in both printed and electronic form, within 30 days of receipt of this letter, including claims of CBI, and other requested information to me at the following address:

Anthony Britten US EPA (7508C) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20460 Email Address: britten. anthony@ epa. gov If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (703) 308 8179 or by email.

Sincerely,

Anthony Britten, Chemical Review Manager Reregistration Branch 3 Special Review and Reregistration Division 2 Enclosures


[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 170 (Tuesday, September 1, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54452-54454]
[FR Doc No: 2020-19191]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-89678; File No. SR-LCH SA-2020-002]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; LCH SA; Order Approving Proposed
Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, Relating to Clearing of
Markit iTraxx MSCI ESG Screened Europe Index Contracts

August 26, 2020.

I. Introduction

    On June 26, 2020, Banque Centrale de Compensation, which conducts
business under the name LCH SA (``LCH SA''), filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4,\2\
a proposed rule change to amend the LCH SA Methodology Services
Reference Guide: CDS Margin Framework (``CDS Margin Framework'') to:
(i) Permit the clearing of CDS contracts on the iTraxx MSCI ESG
Screened Europe index (the ``ESG Index''); (ii) make certain
clarifications to facilitate validations of the CDS Margin Framework;
and (iii) correct drafting errors in the CDS Margin Framework. On July
8, 2020, LCH SA filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\
The proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1 (hereafter the
``proposed rule change''), was published for comment in the Federal
Register on July 15, 2020.\4\ The Commission did not receive comments
on the proposed rule change. For the reasons discussed below, the
Commission is approving the proposed rule change.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ Amendment No. 1 corrected minor errors in the description of
the proposed rule change as originally filed with the Commission by
explaining the clarifications made to Sections 3.2 and 3.8 of the
CDS Margin Framework and removing a description of a change not
being made as part of this filing.
    \4\ Self-Regulatory Organizations; LCH SA; Notice of Filing of
Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, Relating to
Introduction of Clearing of the New Markit iTraxx MSCI ESG Screened
Europe Index Contracts, Exchange Act Release No. 89268 (July 9,
2020), 85 FR 42959 (July 15, 2020) (SR-LCH-SA-2020-002)
(``Notice'').
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II. Description of the Proposed Rule Change

A. Clearing of the ESG Index

    As described further in the Notice, the ESG Index is a subset of
the iTraxx Europe Main Index containing companies from the iTraxx
Europe Main Index (transactions on which LCH SA currently clears) that
meet certain corporate responsibility criteria.\5\ Before clearing CDS
contracts on the ESG Index, LCH SA must ensure it can account for the
risks associated with clearing transactions in the ESG Index. To
account for such risks, LCH SA would apply its CDS Margin Framework to
CDS contracts on the ESG Index. Thus, by modifying the CDS Margin
Framework to apply to CDS contracts on the ESG Index, the proposed rule
change would permit LCH SA to clear transactions in the ESG Index.
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    \5\ See Notice, 85 FR at 42960. This description is excerpted
from the Notice, 85 FR at 42959. Capitalized terms not otherwise
defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in the CDS Margin
Framework or the LCH SA CDS Clearing Rule Book, as applicable.
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    To apply the CDS Margin Framework to transactions in the ESG Index,
the proposed rule change would make two changes to the CDS Margin
Framework. First, in Sections 2.3.3 and <IP_ADDRESS>, the proposed rule
change would remove references to specific CDS indices so that the CDS
Margin Framework no longer refers to these indices by name (like the
iTraxx Europe Main Index). The proposed rule change would replace these
specific references with generic references to an index or indices.
Thus, the proposed rule change would help to ensure that the CDS Margin
Framework applies to CDS contracts on all indices that LCH SA clears,
including the ESG Index, rather than the specific indices currently
named in the CDS Margin Framework.
    Second, in Section <IP_ADDRESS>, the proposed rule change would replace
a specific reference to the constituents of the iTraxx Europe Main
Index with a more generic reference to the constituents of the indices
cleared by LCH SA and revise a formula to make the formula applicable
to the iTraxx Europe Main Index and its sub-indices, which would
include the ESG Index (as mentioned above, the ESG Index is a subset of
the iTraxx Europe Main Index). Again, these changes would help to
ensure that these aspects of the CDS Margin Framework apply to CDS
contracts on all indices that LCH SA clears, including the ESG Index.
    LCH SA represents that clearing of CDS contracts on the ESG Index
will not require any other changes to the CDS Margin Framework or LCH
SA CDS Clearing Rule Book.\6\
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    \6\ See Notice, 85 FR at 42960.
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B. Clarifications to the CDS Margin Framework To Facilitate Validations

    The proposed rule change would also make the following changes to
the CDS Margin Framework. These changes

address changes requested by LCH SA's Risk Model Validation team so
that it can better assess the CDS Margin Framework.
    First, the proposed rule change would amend Section 3.8 with
respect to wrong way risk margin. In Section <IP_ADDRESS>, the proposed rule
change would add a distinction between CDS contracts on Senior
Unsecured Debt securities and CDS contracts on Senior Loss Absorbing
Capacity securities. With this change, LCH would calculate wrong way
risk margin for CDS contracts on these securities separately, as two
different instruments. Next, the proposed rule change would add
explanation to Section 3.8.2 to better describe the calibration of
certain changes to the calculation of the wrong-way risk component of
margin when applying that component to certain indices that contain
U.S.-based companies.
    Similarly, the proposed rule change would amend Section 4.1,
regarding liquidity and concentration risk margin. The proposed rule
change would add further description to Section 4.1 of the parameters
used in a formula that is part of the calculation of liquidity and
concentration risk margin. Also in Section 4.1, the proposed rule
change would add description to explain further a variable in a formula
that LCH SA uses to compute the Average Liquidity Score and how the
value of that variable corresponds to the particular days in the time
period that LCH uses to compute the average of the score. Finally, the
proposed rule change would amend Section 4.1.8, regarding a formula
used in the determination of the liquidity charge for index basis
packages, to make a component of that formula an absolute value.
    Finally, in anticipation of the transition from the Euro Overnight
Index Average (EONIA) to the new Euro Short-Term Rate and the Fed Funds
Rate to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, the proposed rule change
replace references to a specific named interest rate (like EONIA) with
more generic references to a rate, in Section 5.2.

C. Corrections to the CDS Margin Framework

    In addition to the clarifications requested by LCH SA's Risk Model
Validation team, the proposed rule change would make a number of other
updates to the CDS Margin Framework to correct drafting errors.
    First, Section 2.3.3 names three specific dealers that LCH may use
as sources for historical price data. The proposed rule change would
remove references to these specific dealers and instead refer
generically to dealers and their history of prices. LCH SA is making
this change because it may wish to contact other dealers, as needed,
beyond those currently named in Section 2.3.3. Thus, the revised
drafting would remove an unintentional limitation on LCH SA's ability
to obtain historical price data from a variety of dealers.
    Next, Section 3.2 contains a table that describes, in a summary
format, the various components of LCH SA's margin methodology and
whether those components apply to CDS and options on index CDS. This
table in Section 3.2 currently incorrectly states that wrong way risk
margin does not apply to options on index CDS. The proposed rule change
would correct this drafting error by amending the table to state that
wrong way risk margin does apply to options on index CDS.
    Section 3.5.6 contains formulas that LCH SA uses to calculate
profit and loss for the spread margin and short charge component of
margin. The proposed rule change would correct these formulas to
reflect the fact that the same date is selected to calculate the
portfolio profit and loss for all contracts in the portfolio.
    Similarly, the proposed rule change would update the list of CDS
contracts considered in Section 3.6. Section 3.6 describes LCH SA's
calculation of margin associated with interest rate risk. This
calculation considers CDS contracts of varying lengths, starting at one
month. The proposed rule change would remove from this calculation CDS
contracts lasting nine months. Due to a change imposed by ISDA related
to the interest rate curve, LCH SA represents that it is no longer
correct to include CDS contracts lasting nine months.
    Section 3.8 provides an overview of wrong way risk margin. As part
of this overview, Section 3.8 also describes the short charge component
of margin. As currently stated, this description of the short charge
component is incorrect because it states that short charge covers the
risk that two entities default. LCH SA represents that this is not
correct and is a drafting error because the short charge component
covers the risk that at least one entity defaults. The proposed rule
change would correct this description to note that the short charge
covers the risk that at least one entity defaults.
    Finally, Section 3.8.1 contains a number of formulas related to the
calculation of wrong way risk margin. LCH SA states that these formulas
as drafted are incomplete because they are missing a second value of
zero. The proposed rule change would correct this drafting error by
adding to the formulas the second value of zero.

III. Commission Findings

    Section 19(b)(2)(C) of the Act directs the Commission to approve a
proposed rule change of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that
the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act
and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the
organization.\7\ For the reasons given below, the Commission finds that
the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the
Act \8\ and Rule 17Ad-22(e)(6)(i) thereunder.\9\
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(C).
    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
    \9\ 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22(e)(6)(i).
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A. Consistency With Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act

    Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act requires, among other things, that
the rules of LCH SA be designed to promote the prompt and accurate
clearance and settlement of securities transactions and, to the extent
applicable, derivative agreements, contracts, and transactions and to
assure the safeguarding of securities and funds which are in the
custody or control of LCH SA or for which it is responsible.\10\
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
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    The Commission believes the changes to the CDS Margin Framework
described in Section II.A above should facilitate LCH SA's clearing of
CDS contracts on the ESG Index by ensuring that LCH SA's margin
calculations apply to the risks of clearing such contracts. Because
accounting for the risks of clearing CDS contracts on the ESG Index is
necessary before LCH SA may begin clearing such contracts, the
Commission believes this aspect of the proposed rule change should
facilitate LCH SA's clearing of CDS contracts on the ESG Index and,
therefore, the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of CDS
contracts and transactions.
    Moreover, the Commission believes the changes to the CDS Margin
Framework described in Section II.B above should improve LCH SA's
ability to assess and validate the CDS Margin Framework.\11\ Because
such assessments could identify potential errors or other issues with
the CDS Margin Framework,

the Commission believes that, by improving LCH SA's ability to assess
and validate the CDS Margin Framework, the changes described in Section
II.B above should help to ensure the continued performance of the CDS
Margin Framework and, therefore, LCH SA's ability to calculate margin
using the CDS Margin Framework. For similar reasons, the Commission
believes the changes described in Section II.C above should improve the
CDS Margin Framework, and LCH SA's ability to calculate margin using
the CDS Margin Framework, by correcting drafting errors.
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    \11\ The Commission notes that, pursuant to Rule 17Ad-
22(e)(6)(vii), LCH SA must establish, implement, maintain, and
enforce written policies and procedures reasonably designed to cover
its credit exposures to its participants by establishing a risk-
based margin system that, at a minimum requires a model validation
for its margin system and related models to be performed not less
than annually or more frequently as required by its risk management
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    Because they should improve LCH SA's ability to calculate margin
using the CDS Margin Framework, the Commission believes that the
changes described in Section II.B and Section II.C above should enhance
LCH SA's ability to use margin to avoid losses that could result from
miscalculating the risks associated with clearing transactions. The
Commission further believes that these losses could negatively affect
LCH SA's ability to clear and settle transactions and safeguard funds.
Therefore, the Commission believes that by improving LCH SA's ability
to avoid losses that could result from mismanaging the risks associated
with clearing transactions, these aspects of the proposed rule change
should promote the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of CDS
contracts and transactions and assure the safeguarding of securities
and funds which are in the custody or control of LCH SA or for which it
is responsible.
    For these reasons, the Commission finds that the proposed rule
change is consistent with Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act.\12\
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    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
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B. Consistency With Rule 17Ad-22(e)(6)(i)

    Rule 17Ad-22(e)(6)(i) requires that LCH SA establish, implement,
maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably
designed to cover its credit exposures to its participants by
establishing a risk-based margin system that, at a minimum considers,
and produces margin levels commensurate with, the risks and particular
attributes of each relevant product, portfolio, and market.\13\ As
discussed above, the Commission believes the changes to the CDS Margin
Framework described in Section II.A above should facilitate LCH SA's
clearing of CDS contracts on the ESG Index by modifying LCH SA's margin
calculations to take into account the risks of clearing such contracts.
The Commission therefore believes these changes should help to ensure
that LCH SA's margin system considers, and produces margin levels
commensurate with, the risks and particular attributes of CDS contracts
on the ESG Index.
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    Moreover, as discussed above, the Commission believes the changes
described in Section II.B above should improve LCH SA's ability to
assess and validate the CDS Margin Framework. The Commission further
believes this aspect of the proposed rule change should help LCH SA to
identify any possible errors in, and make improvements to, the CDS
Margin Framework. Similarly, as discussed above, the Commission
believes the changes described in Section II.C above should improve the
CDS Margin Framework by correcting drafting errors. The Commission
further believes this aspect of the proposed rule change should help
resolve possible errors in applying the CDS Margin Framework and reduce
the possibility for confusion or mistakes in using the CDS Margin
Framework. Finally, by helping to improve the CDS Margin Framework,
resolve possible errors, and reduce the possibility for confusion or
mistakes, the Commission believes that the changes described in Section
II.B and Section II.C above should help to ensure that LCH SA's margin
system considers, and produces margin levels commensurate with, the
risks and particular attributes of the transactions cleared by LCH SA.
    For these reasons, the Commission finds that the proposed rule
change is consistent with Rule 17Ad-22(e)(6)(i).\14\
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IV. Conclusion

    On the basis of the foregoing, the Commission finds that the
proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act,
and in particular, with the requirements of Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the
Act \15\ and Rule 17Ad-22(e)(6)(i) thereunder.\16\
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    \15\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
    \16\ 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22(e)(6)(i).
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    IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act
\17\ that the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1 (SR-
LCH-SA-2020-002), be, and hereby is, approved.\18\
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    \17\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \18\ In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission
considered the proposal's impact on efficiency, competition, and
capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\19\
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    \19\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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