[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10642-10644]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03396]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Docket No. DOT-OST-2023-0020]

Request for Information on US DOT Equitable Transportation
Community Explorer (ETCE) Tool and Index Methodology

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation
(DOT).

ACTION: Request for information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Transportation is issuing this request for
information (RFI) to solicit feedback on DOT's updated Transportation
Disadvantaged Census Tracts Tool (now named US DOT Equitable
Transportation Community Explorer) and Index methodology that supports
the Administration's Justice40 initiative.

DATES: Issued February 17, 2023; responses to this RFI should be
received by March 18, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the docket number above and
submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
    Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see
the Public Participation heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section of this document. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided.
    Privacy Act: Except as provided below, all comments received into
the docket will be made public in their entirety. The comments will be
searchable by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You should not include information in
your comment that you do not want to be made public. For information on
DOT's compliance with the Privacy Act, please visit https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov or the street
address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the
dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, please email
[email protected] or contact Kristin Wood at<PHONE_NUMBER>. Office hours
are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday, except for
Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Executive Order (E.O.) 14008, ``Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home
and Abroad'', and the subsequent ``Interim Implementation Guidance for
the Justice40 Initiative'' (M-21-28) charged each federal agency with
creating an interim ``disadvantaged communities'' methodology to help
each agency achieve the goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of
investments flow to disadvantaged communities. Recently, the Office of
Management and Budget and Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued
M-23-09, an addendum to the ``Interim Implementation Guidance for the
Justice40 Initiative,'' (M-21-28) providing guidance on the use of the
Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST).
    In support of the Justice40 Initiative, the Department of
Transportation (Department) developed the interim Transportation
Disadvantaged Census Tracts (Historically Disadvantaged Communities)
tool. The Department is proposing to update and rebrand its current
tool as the U.S. DOT Equitable Transportation Community Explorer
(ETCE). The tool will serve an interactive web application that
explores the cumulative burden disadvantage communities experience
resulting from underinvestment in transportation in the following five
component areas: Transportation Insecurity, Climate and Disaster Risk
Burden, Environmental Burden, Health Vulnerability, and Social
Vulnerability. ETCE uses newly available 2020 Census Tracts and data,
adds additional indicators reflective of disadvantage related to lack
of transportation investment and updates the methodology used to
calculate disadvantage. In ETCE, individual variables and datasets are
combined to create a score for each component (Transportation
Insecurity, Climate and Disaster Risk Burden, Environmental Burden,
Health Vulnerability, and Social Vulnerability). The scores from each
component are percentile ranked and combined to create an overall index
score. Under this methodology, a census tract will be considered
disadvantaged if the overall index score places it in the 65th
percentile (or higher) of all US census tracts. The 65th percentile
cutoff was chosen to be consistent with other tools that measure
disadvantage including CEJST.
    Applicants to DOT's discretionary programs have the option of using
CEJST and/or ETCE when developing funding applications. State DOT's and
Metropolitan Planning Organizations can use ETCE in developing their
Statewide Transportation Improvement Programs (STIPs)/Transportation
Improvement Programs (TIPs). DOT, as appropriate, will use ETCE as a
consideration in making funding decisions and setting policy. The US
DOT Equitable Transportation Community Explorer mapping tool, index
methodology, and datasets are available at https://cms.dot.gov/priorities/updated-justice40-tool-and-index-rfi.

II. Key Questions for Input

    Through this request for information, DOT seeks input, information,
and recommendations on the US DOT Equitable Transportation Community
Explorer from a broad array of stakeholders in the public sector,
including state, Tribal, and local governments, and territorial areas,
and in the private sector, including

advocacy, not-for-profit, academic, and philanthropic organizations, as
well as from any other interested parties. DOT will use responses to
this RFI to consider potential updates to the US DOT Equitable
Transportation Community Explorer. After DOT has updated the tool with
any modifications that are deemed necessary, the tool will supersede
the current Transportation Disadvantaged Census Tracts (Historically
Disadvantaged Communities) tool. Respondents to this RFI do not need to
address every question, but DOT welcomes input in the following areas:
    1. Methodology: Please refer to DOT's Justice40 website for more
information regarding the tool's methodology (``ETCE Technical
Documentation'' available at https://cms.dot.gov/priorities/updated-justice40-tool-and-index-rfi.). Please provide comments and specific
recommendations for improving the methodology used to identify
disadvantaged communities that support the Justice40 Initiative.
    2. Datasets: Data in this version of the tool provides measures in
the areas of Transportation Insecurity, Climate and Hazard Risk,
Environmental Burden, Health Vulnerability, and Social Vulnerability
(available at https://cms.dot.gov/priorities/updated-justice40-tool-and-index-rfi).
    i. What recommendations for additional datasets would enhance and
improve upon the set of indicators currently used?
    ii. Are there amenities DOT should be considering travel time and
access to other than jobs?
    In your comments, please include why and how the data
recommendations would improve upon the current set of data and/or
indicators used in the tool.
    A. In your response, please include the following:
    i. Full information regarding data sources (including URL,
government agency, and/or organization);
    ii. Intended measure--what does the dataset and/or indicator
measure (for example, pollution exposure or emissions, health
conditions, transportation access, etc.)?
    B. Scope--does the recommended data and/or indicator include data
from all 50 states and territories? If not, please provide comments as
to how to address the issue.
    C. A summary of the quality (i.e., completeness, accuracy,
consistency, and reliability) of the data for use in the tool; and
    D. Geographic resolution of the data (i.e., census block, census
tract, zip code, county, etc.).
    E. Is this data set publicly available?
    3. Map Usability and Accessibility: The US DOT Equitable
Transportation Community Explorer map (available at https://cms.dot.gov/priorities/updated-justice40-tool-and-index-rfi) provides
an online geospatial platform that gives the user the capability to
identify the communities identified as disadvantaged. DOT is soliciting
information regarding usability and accessibility of the geospatial
platform as follows:
    i. What modifications can improve the usability, accessibility, or
design of the mapping functions that display the data and results?
    ii. Are there specific features or functions that will enhance the
usability of the interactive map by community members and
organizations, government staff, and other stakeholders?
    iii. How do stakeholders search for a project--ex. zip code,
address, community name, census tract number etc?
    iv. Does the tool's name reflect its purpose?
    4. Additional Feedback: DOT seeks any additional feedback on the
updated Disadvantaged Communities Tool.
    Please note: This version of the Equitable Transportation Community
Explorer map has been developed for illustrative purposes to
demonstrate the proposed index methodology. It is subject to change
following the public comment period.

III. Public Participation

How do I prepare and submit comments?

    To ensure that your comments are filed correctly, please include
the docket number provided in (DOT-OST-2023-0020) in your comments.
Please submit one copy (two copies if submitting by mail or hand
delivery) of your comments, including any attachments, to the docket
following the instructions given above under ADDRESSES. Please note, if
you are submitting comments electronically as a PDF (Adobe) file, we
ask that the documents submitted be scanned using an Optical Character
Recognition (OCR) process, thus allowing the Agency to search and copy
certain portions of your submissions.

How do I submit confidential business information?

    Any submissions containing Confidential Information must be
delivered to DOT in the following manner:
     Submitted in a sealed envelope marked ``confidential
treatment requested'';
     Document(s) or information that the submitter would like
withheld from the public docket should be marked ``PROPIN'' for
``proprietary information'';
     Accompanied by an index listing the document(s) or
information that the submitter would like the Departments to withhold.
The index should include information such as numbers used to identify
the relevant document(s) or information, document title and
description, and relevant page numbers and/or section numbers within a
document; and
     Submitted with a statement explaining the submitter's
grounds for objecting to disclosing the information to the public.
    DOT will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the
FOIA and not include them in the public docket. DOT also requests that
submitters of Confidential Information include a non-confidential
version (either redacted or summarized) of those confidential
submissions in the public docket. If the submitter cannot provide a
non-confidential version of its submission, DOT requests that the
submitter post a notice in the docket stating that it has provided DOT
with Confidential Information. Should a submitter fail to docket either
a nonconfidential version of its submission or to post a notice that
Confidential Information has been provided, we will note the receipt of
the submission on the docket, with the submitter's organization or name
(to the degree permitted by law) and the date of submission.

Will the Agency consider late comments?

    DOT will consider all comments received before the close of
business on the comment closing date indicated above under DATES. To
the extent practicable, the Agency will also consider comments received
after that date.

How can I read the comments submitted by other people?

    You may read the comments received by contacting the Dockets office
at the address provided in the ADDRESSES section. The hours of the
Docket office are indicated in the ADDRESSES section. You may also see
the comments on the internet, identified by the docket number at the
heading of this notice, at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Please note, this RFI is a planning document and will serve as
such. The RFI should not be construed as policy, a solicitation for
applications, or an

obligation on the part of the government.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on February 14, 2023.
Christopher Coes,
Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, Department of
Transportation.
[FR Doc. 2023-03396 Filed 2-17-23; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 165 (Thursday, August 25, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 53048-53049]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0439; Airspace Docket No. 11-ANM-10]

Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace and Establishment of
Class E Airspace; Casper, WY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D and Class E airspace at Casper,
Natrona County International Airport, Casper, WY, by adjusting the
geographic coordinates of the airport. This action also establishes
Class E En Route Domestic airspace at the airport to improve the safety
and management of IFR operations.

DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, October 20, 2011. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On June 21, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to amend controlled airspace at Casper,
WY (76 FR 36017). Interested parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal
to the FAA. No comments were received.
    Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in
paragraphs 5000, 6002, 6004, 6005 and 6006, respectively, of FAA Order
7400.9U dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in that Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by amending Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace, Class E
airspace designated as an extension, and Class E airspace extending
upward from 700/1,200 feet above the surface, by adjusting the
geographic coordinates of Casper, Natrona County International Airport
to be in concert with the FAA's aeronautical database. Also, this
action establishes Class E en route domestic airspace extending upward
from 1,200 feet above the surface to facilitate vectoring of Instrument
Flight Rules (IFR) traffic from en route airspace to the airport. This
enhances the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport.
    The FAA has determined this regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments
are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this
regulation: (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 this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA's authority to
issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the U.S.
Code. Subtitle 1, section 106 discusses 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
establishes additional controlled airspace at Casper, Natrona County
International Airport, Casper, WY.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 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

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

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

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15,
2010 is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace

* * * * *

ANM WY D Casper, WY [Amended]

Casper, Natrona County International Airport, WY
    (Lat. 42[deg]54'29'' N., long. 106[deg]27'52'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
7,800 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Natrona County
International Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective
during the specific dates and times established in advance by a
Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.

Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface areas.

* * * * *

ANM WY E2 Casper, WY [Amended]

Casper, Natrona County International Airport, WY
    (Lat. 42[deg]54'29'' N., long. 106[deg]27'52'' W.)

    Within a 4.3-mile radius of Natrona County International
Airport. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The
effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in
the Airport/Facility Directory.

Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace designated as an extension to a
Class D surface area.

* * * * *

ANM WY E4 Casper, WY [Amended]

Casper, Natrona County International Airport, WY
    (Lat. 42[deg]54'29'' N., long. 106[deg]27'52'' W.)
Muddy Mountain VORTAC
    (Lat. 43[deg]05'27'' N., long. 106[deg]16'37'' W.)
Johno LOM
    (Lat. 42[deg]54'26'' N., long. 106[deg]34'12'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 4.3 miles
each side of the Muddy Mountain VORTAC 216[deg] radial extending
from the VORTAC to 29 miles southwest of the VORTAC, and within 2.7
miles each side of the ILS localizer west course extending from .9
miles east to 9 miles west of the Johno LOM. This Class E airspace
area is effective during the specific dates and times established in
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will
thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility
Directory.

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

* * * * *

ANM WY E5 Casper, WY [Amended]

Casper, Natrona County International Airport, WY
    (Lat. 42[deg]54'29'' N., long. 106[deg]27'52'' W.)
Muddy Mountain VORTAC
    (Lat. 43[deg]05'27'' N., long. 106[deg]16'37'' W.)
Casper ASR
    (Lat. 42[deg]55'16'' N., long. 106[deg]27'15'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 23.5-mile radius of the Casper ASR; that airspace extending
upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within the 37.5-mile radius
of the Casper ASR, and within an area extending from the 37.5-mile
radius to the 36.6-mile radius of the Muddy Mountain VORTAC, bounded
on the north by the Muddy Mountain VORTAC 060[deg] radial and on the
south by the Muddy Mountain VORTAC 111[deg] radial; that airspace
extending upward from 11,500 feet MSL extending from the 37.5-mile
radius to the 52.2-mile radius of the Muddy Mountain VORTAC, bounded
on the east by the west edge of V-19 and on the south by the north
edge of V-298.

Paragraph 6006 En Route Domestic Airspace Areas

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ANM WY E6 Casper, WY [New]

Casper, Natrona County International Airport, WY
    (Lat. 42[deg]54'29'' N., long. 106[deg]27'52'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface
within a 85-mile radius of Natrona County International Airport;
excluding existing controlled airspace 7,100 feet MSL and above.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on August 15, 2011.
John Warner,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2011-21663 Filed 8-24-11; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40096-40097]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL14-56-000]

LoneStar Wind Power Company, NorthStar Wind Power Company,
WindStar Power Company, v. South Texas Electric Co-Operative; Notice of
Amended Petition For Enforcement

    Take notice that on June 30, 2014, LoneStar Wind Power Company,
NorthStar Wind Power Company, and WindStar Power Company filed an
amended petition supplementing its request, originally filed on May 27,
2014, for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) to
exercise its authority and initiate enforcement action against the
South Texas Electric Co-Operative to ensure that PURPA regulations are
properly and lawfully implemented.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to

become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to
intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be
filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it
is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons
other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 21, 2014.

    Dated: July 3, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-16197 Filed 7-10-14; 8:45 am]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-55738; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2007-17]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Order Granting
Approval of a Proposed Rule Change To Waive 2007 Annual Listing Fees
for Certain Dually-Listed Issuers Who Delist During 2007

May 10, 2007.

I. Introduction

    On March 6, 2007, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``Exchange'') 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 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to waive 2007
annual listing fees for certain issuers listed on the Exchange. The
proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register
on April 5, 2007.\3\ The Commission received no comments on the
proposal. This order approves the proposed rule change.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 55564 (March 30,
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II. Description of the Proposal

    The Exchange, through its wholly-owned subsidiary NYSE Arca
Equities, Inc. (``NYSE Arca Equities''), proposes to waive 2007 annual
listing fees for any issuers, who, as of January 1, 2007, were dually-
listed on NYSE Arca Equities and another securities exchange, provided
that such dually-listed issuers provide notice to the Exchange by June
30, 2007 of their intention to voluntarily withdraw listing from NYSE
Arca Equities and that such dually-listed issuers withdraw listing
before December 31, 2007.

III. Discussion

    After a careful review of the proposed rule change, the Commission
finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements
of the Act and the regulations thereunder applicable to a national
securities exchange.\4\ In particular, the Commission believes that the
proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,\5\
which requires that the rules of an exchange provide for the equitable
allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among members
and issuers and other persons using any facilities or system which it
operates or controls.
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    \4\ In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission notes
that it has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency,
competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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    The Commission notes that the Exchange increased its annual listing
fees substantially as of January 1, 2007.\6\ The Exchange represented
that as a result, many dually-listed issuers notified the Exchange of
their intent to voluntarily delist from NYSE Arca Equities prior to
January 1, 2007. Some dually-listed issuers, however, were unable to
voluntarily delist by January 1, 2007, due to their administrative or
corporate governance process. The proposal will permit such dually-
listed issuers, as well as any other dually-listed issuers who comply
with the proposal's requirements, a reasonable period of time to comply
with their administrative or corporate governance process to
voluntarily delist from NYSE Arca Equities without paying the higher
2007 annual listing fees. The Commission believes that it is
appropriate to waive the 2007 annual listing fees for the withdrawing
dually-listed issuers because these issuers fully intend to withdraw
their listing, must withdraw by December 31, 2007, and are already
listed on another national securities exchange. Based on the above, the
Commission believes that such waiver is consistent with the
requirements of the Act.
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    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54007 (June 16,
2006), 71 FR 36155 (June 23, 2006) (SR-PCX-2006-16).
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IV. Conclusion

    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\7\ that the proposed rule change (SR-NYSEArca-2007-17) be, and
hereby is, approved.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \8\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\8\
J. Lynn Taylor,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Notices]
[Pages 13373-13374]
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 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9924-34-OA]

Notification of a Teleconference and a Face-to-Face Meeting of
the Science Advisory Board Economy-Wide Modeling Panel

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science

Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of
the SAB Economy-Wide Modeling Panel. The SAB Staff Office also
announces a public face-to-face meeting of the SAB Economy-Wide
Modeling Panel.

DATES: The public teleconference will be held on July 15, 2015 from
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The public face-to-face meeting
will be held on October 22 and 23, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
each day (Eastern Time).

ADDRESSES: The teleconference will be held by telephone only. The face-
to-face meeting will take place at the George Washington University,
Milken Institute School of Public Health, Convening Center A and B, 950
New Hampshire Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20052. The public also can
view the October 22 and 23, 2015 meeting via a non-interactive, live
webcast that will be broadcast on the internet. The connection
information to view the webcast will be provided on the meeting Web
page at the time of the meeting. The meeting Web page may be found by
going to http://epa.gov/sab and clicking on the calendar then the
meeting date.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing
further information regarding the public teleconference or public
meeting may contact Dr. Holly Stallworth, Designated Federal Officer
(DFO), SAB Staff Office, by telephone/voice mail at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
via email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>General information concerning
the EPA Science Advisory Board can be found at the EPA SAB Web site at
http://epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The SAB was established pursuant
to the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration
Authorization Act (ERDAA) codified at 42 U.S.C. 4365, to provide
independent scientific and technical peer review, advice, consultation,
and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the technical basis for
EPA actions. As a Federal Advisory Committee, the SAB conducts business
in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C.
App. 2) and related regulations. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy,
notice is hereby given that the SAB Economy-Wide Modeling Panel will
hold a public teleconference to receive a background briefing from
EPA's National Center for Environmental Economics and the Office of Air
and Radiation on economic analysis for air regulations at EPA and
challenges for the potential use of economy-wide modeling in this
context. The teleconference will provide an orientation for the public
and the Panel on EPA's draft final charge and annotated outlines of
several white papers to be authored by EPA. Subsequently, the SAB
Economy-Wide Modeling Panel will hold a face-to-face meeting on October
22 and 23, 2015 to deliberate on EPA's charge questions. The EPA-
authored white papers will be provided to the Panel and the public
prior to the October face-to-face meeting. The October 22 and 23, 2015
face-to-face meeting will address the first two sections of the charge,
on social costs and benefits. The remaining two sections, on economic
impact analysis and results interpretation, will be discussed at a
subsequent face-to-face meeting to be scheduled. At the October 22 and
23, 2015 face-to-face meeting, EPA's National Center for Environmental
Economics and the Office of Air and Radiation will also provide
background briefings specific to the charge. The SAB will comply with
the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural
policies. Background information on the SAB Economy-Wide Modeling Panel
can be found at http://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/fedrgstr_activites/Economywide%20modeling?OpenDocument.
    Availability of the meeting materials: Agendas will be posted on
the SAB Web site prior to the July 15, 2015 teleconference and the
October 22 and 23, 2015 face-to-face meeting. To locate meeting
materials, go to http://epa.gov/sab and click on the calendar and then
the respective meeting dates. EPA's review document(s), charge to the
Panel and other background materials are also available at the URL
above. For questions concerning EPA's review materials on economy-wide
modeling, please contact Dr. Ann Wolverton, EPA National Center for
Environmental Economics at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for
consideration by EPA's federal advisory committees and panels has a
different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices.
Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory
committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an
EPA program office. Federal advisory committees and panels, including
scientific advisory committees, provide independent advice to the EPA.
Members of the public can submit relevant comments on the topic of this
advisory activity, including the charge to the panel and the EPA review
documents, and/or the group conducting the activity, for the SAB to
consider during the advisory process. Input from the public to the SAB
will have the most impact if it consists of comments that provide
specific scientific or technical information or analysis for the SAB
panel to consider or if it relates to the clarity or accuracy of the
technical information.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an
oral presentation at the meeting will be limited to five minutes per
speaker for the face-to-face meeting and three minutes per speaker for
the teleconference. Interested parties should contact Dr. Holly
Stallworth, DFO, in writing (preferably via email), at the contact
information noted above, by July 6, 2015 to be placed on the list of
public speakers for the teleconference and by October 13, 2015 to be
placed on the list of speakers for the face-to-face meeting.
    Written Statements: Written statements should be received in the
SAB Staff Office by July 6, 2015 to be considered for the
teleconference and by October 13, 2015 to be considered for the face-
to-face meeting. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO,
preferably in electronic format via email. It is the SAB Staff Office
general policy to post written comments on the Web page for the
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public should be aware that their personal contact information, if
included in any written comments, may be posted to the SAB Web site.
Copyrighted material will not be posted without explicit permission of
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individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Stallworth at the
phone number or email address noted above, preferably at least ten days
prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process
your request.

    Dated: March 3, 2015.
Thomas H. Brennan,
Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
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[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 36395-36398]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0639; Directorate Identifier 2011-CE-016-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-24, PA-
24-250, and PA-24-260 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed AD would require either
replacement of the stabilator horn assembly or repetitive inspection of
the stabilator horn assembly for corrosion or cracks with replacement
of the stabilator horn assembly if any corrosion or cracks are found.
This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracks developing in the
stabilator horn assembly. We are proposing this AD to detect and
correct corrosion or cracks in the stabilator horn assembly. Corrosion
or cracks could lead to failure of the stabilator horn. Consequently,
failure of the stabilator horn could lead to a loss of pitch control in
flight.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 8, 2011.

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

     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet: http://www.newpiper.com/company/publications.asp. You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust St., Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory K. Noles, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, Georgia 30337; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (404) 474-
5606; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2011-0639;
Directorate Identifier 2011-CE-016-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to  http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We issued Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) CE-04-
88, dated September 15, 2004. This SAIB alerted owners and operators of
Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-23, PA-24, PA-30, and PA-39
airplanes of potential corrosion of the stabilator torque tube, attach
fittings, and attaching fasteners and recommended inspections of these
parts. Based on the information available at issuance of this SAIB, the
FAA had determined that an unsafe condition did not exist under 14 CFR
part 39.
    After reviewing service data for corrosion on the stabilator torque
tubes, Piper issued Piper Service Bulletin No. 1160, dated December 26,
2005. This service information is for stabilator torque tube assembly
inspection. We then received reports of cracks found in the stabilator
horn, part number (P/N) 20397-00, during maintenance inspections per
SAIB CE-04-88 or Service Bulletin 1160.
    With FAA assistance, the National Institute for Aviation Research
(NIAR) investigated and concluded the root cause of the stabilator horn
cracking was stress corrosion.
    We found two service difficulty reports for this safety issue. In
parallel, the International Comanche Society (ICS) surveyed operators
and provided additional service data. The ICS survey included
approximately 80 targeted inspections and found 18 incidences of
stabilator horn cracking, with all incidences occurring on Models PA-24
and PA-24-250 airplanes. The same configuration of horn and torque
assembly exists on Model PA-24-260 airplanes.
    This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the
stabilator horn. Consequently, failure of the stabilator horn could
lead to a loss of pitch control in flight.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1189, dated
April 29, 2010. The service information describes procedures for
stabilator horn assembly inspection.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require either replacement of the stabilator
horn assembly or repetitive inspection of the stabilator horn assembly
for corrosion or cracks with replacement of the stabilator horn
assembly if any corrosion or cracks are found.

Differences Between the Proposed AD and the Service Information

    The service information requires an initial inspection of the
stabilator horn assembly upon reaching the initial 1,000 hours time-in-
service (TIS), with a repetitive inspection every 100 hours TIS
thereafter. After installation of a new stabilator horn assembly, the
inspection cycle starts over with an initial inspection at 1,000 hours
TIS since the new stabilator horn assembly was installed with the 100-
hour TIS repetitive inspections thereafter.
    This proposed AD requires either one of the following options: (1)
An initial inspection of the stabilator horn assembly upon reaching
1,000 hours TIS or within 100 hours TIS after the effective date of the
AD, whichever occurs later, with repetitive inspections every 500 hours
TIS or 3 years, whichever occurs first; or (2) replacement of the
stabilator horn assembly upon reaching 1,000 hours TIS or within the
next 100 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later. After replacement of the stabilator horn assembly, within
1,000 hours TIS or 10 years, whichever occurs first, the stabilator
horn assembly must be replaced or be initially inspected and start the
inspection cycle in option 1.
    The service information applies to Piper Models PA-24, PA-24-250,
PA-24-260, PA-24-400, PA-30, and PA-39 airplanes. We only have service
history on Models PA-24 and PA-24-250 airplanes.
    While there is no service history of this unsafe condition on Model
PA-24-260 airplanes, we are including it in the AD because it is an
identical configuration to Models PA-24 and PA-24-250 airplanes for the
horn and torque tube.
    There is no service history of this unsafe condition on the Models
PA-24-400, PA-30, and PA-39 airplanes, including inspections from the
ICS operator survey. Also, these models have a thicker torque tube,
which reduces clamp-up forces; clamp-up forces are a key factor of the
stress corrosion cracking. Therefore, we are not including the Models
PA-24-400,

PA-30, and PA-39 airplanes in the applicability of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 3,100 airplanes of U.S
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
            Action                    Labor cost               Parts cost             product        operators
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Stabilator horn assembly        12 work-hours x $85     Not applicable..........          $1,020      $3,162,000
 inspection.                     per hour = $1,020.
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     We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need
this replacement:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                   Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost        product
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Stabilator horn assembly replacement.......  12 work-hours x $85 per hour =                 $572          $1,592
                                              $1,020.
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     According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

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

Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2011-0639, Directorate
Identifier 2011-CE-016-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by August 8, 2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to the following Piper Aircraft, Inc.
airplanes, certificated in any category:
    (1) Model PA-24, serial numbers (SNs) 24-1 through 24-3687;
    (2) Model PA-24-250, SNs 24-1, 24-103 through 24-3687; and
    (3) Model PA-24-260, SNs 24-3642 and 24-4000 through 24-5034.

Subject

    (d) Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport
Association (ATA) of America Code 27: Flight Controls.

Unsafe Condition

    (e) This AD was prompted by reports of cracks developing in the
stabilator horn assembly. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct corrosion or cracks in the stabilator horn assembly.
Corrosion or cracks could lead to failure of the stabilator horn.
Consequently, failure of the stabilator horn could lead to a loss of
pitch control in flight.

Compliance

    (f) Comply with this AD following Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. 1189, dated April 29, 2010, within the compliance times
specified in this AD, unless already done (does not eliminate the
repetitive actions of this AD).

Inspection/Replacement

    (g) When the stabilator horn assembly reaches a total of 1,000
hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 100 hours TIS after
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do either of
the following actions:
    (1) Initially inspect the stabilator horn assembly for corrosion
or cracks. Repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to
exceed 500 hours TIS or 3 years, whichever occurs first; or
    (2) Replace the stabilator horn assembly with a new stabilator
horn assembly. Repetitively thereafter replace the stabilator horn
assembly with a new stabilator horn assembly within the next 1,000
hours TIS

after the last replacement or within the next 10 years after the
last replacement, whichever occurs first.
    (h) If any corrosion or cracks are found during any of the
inspections required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, before further
flight, you must replace the stabilator horn assembly with a new
stabilator horn assembly. After the new stabilator horn assembly
reaches a total of 1,000 hours TIS or within the next 10 years after
the last replacement, whichever occurs first, you must do either of
the actions required in paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
    (i) You may at any time replace the stabilator horn assembly
with a new stabilator horn assembly, provided no corrosion or cracks
were found during an inspection that would require replacement
before further flight. After the new stabilator horn assembly
reaches a total of 1,000 hours TIS or within the next 10 years after
the last replacement, whichever occurs first, you must do either of
the actions required in paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
    (j) If you replace the stabilator horn assembly as specified in
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, after the new stabilator horn assembly
reaches a total of 1,000 hours TIS or within the next 10 years after
the last replacement, whichever occurs first, you may begin the
inspection requirements of paragraph (g)(1) instead of the
repetitive replacement requirements of paragraph (g)(2).

    Note:  Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1160, dated
December 26, 2005; Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-04-
88, dated September 15, 2004; and AD 74-13-03, Amendment 39-2588 (41
FR 17371, April 26, 1976) are related to this AD action. For the
attached torque tube, you may consider combining that inspection
with the requirements of this AD.

Special Flight Permit

    (k) Special flight permits are permitted with the following
limitation: flight with known cracks is prohibited.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

Related Information

    (m) For more information about this AD, contact Gregory K.
Noles, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, Georgia 30337; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (404) 474-
5606; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (n) For service information identified in this AD, contact Piper
Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet: http://www.newpiper.com/company/publications.asp. You may review copies of
the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust St., Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on June 16, 2011.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket ID FMCSA-2007-0017]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 28 individuals
for exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. If granted, the exemptions would enable these
individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)
in interstate commerce without meeting the Federal vision standard.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 28, 2007.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA-2007-0017 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket ID for
this Notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change
to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey

Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each
day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received
your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or
postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after
submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78; Apr. 11, 2000).
This information is also available at http://Docketinfo.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Chief, Physical
Qualifications Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W64-
224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
for a 2-year period if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a
level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that
would be achieved absent such exemption.'' FMCSA can renew exemptions
at the end of each 2-year period. The 28 individuals listed in this
notice each have requested an exemption from the vision requirement in
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate
commerce. Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of
each applicant to determine whether granting the exemption will achieve
the required level of safety mandated by statute.

Qualifications of Applicants

Thomas E. Anderson

    Mr. Anderson, age 53, has complete loss of vision in his left eye
due to a traumatic injury sustained 35 years ago. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20. Following an examination in
2007, his optometrist noted, ``Mr. Anderson has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Anderson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years,
accumulating 1.6 million miles. He holds a Class C operator's license
from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Garry A. Baker

    Mr. Baker, 45, has a macular scar in his right eye due to an ocular
injury sustained 25 years ago. The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/400 and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in
2007, his ophthalmologist noted, ``I believe that despite Mr. Baker's
small central visual field defect and relatively poor vision in the
right eye, his left eye is absolutely normal and the right eye has more
than adequate visual field remaining to be able to perform the driving
task required to operate a commercial vehicle for driving.'' Mr. Baker
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 29 years, accumulating
499,989 miles. He holds a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Richard D. Becotte

    Mr. Becotte, 30, has central loss of vision in his left eye due to
a large macular scar. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20 and in the left, 20/400. Following an examination in 2007, his
optometrist noted, ``His ocular health is otherwise normal and the
reduced central vision he has in his left eye does not prevent him from
operating a commercial vehicle in a safe manner because he has a
perfectly normal and healthy right eye to compensate adequately.'' Mr.
Becotte reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years,
accumulating 250,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Hampshire.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Timothy W. Bickford

    Mr. Bickford, 58, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100
and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his
optometrist noted, ``Therefore, in my opinion, because he has held a
commercial license for a number of years without incident, I see no
visual reason to deny him continuance of his commercial license.'' Mr.
Bickford reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years,
accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maine. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

James E. Blazer

    Mr. Blazer, 75, has had macular degeneration in his right eye since
2003. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and
in the left, 20/25. Following an examination in 2007, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion, his vision is
sufficient to perform the tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Blazer reported that he has tractor-trailer combinations
for 50 years, accumulating 6.9 million miles. He holds a Class D
operator's license from Tennessee. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a
CMV, passing vehicles in a no passing zone.

Terry S. Brookshire, Jr.

    Mr. Brookshire, 29, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception and
in the left, 20/15. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist
noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Steven has sufficient vision to perform the
tasks required to operate commercial vehicles. Mr. Brookshire reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 110,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Wayne A. Burnett

    Mr. Burnett, 44, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due
to an injury sustained in 1997. The best corrected visual acuity in his
left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist
noted, ``Wayne has sufficient vision to perform driving a commercial
vehicle. Mr. Burnett reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2
years, accumulating 420,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North
Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Theodore W. Cozat

    Mr. Cozat, 64, has had a prosthetic right eye since childhood due
to a birth defect. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is
no light perception and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in
2007, his optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion, he has the vision
to operate a commercial vehicle safely, as he has done so for the

past 33 years with a reportedly clean driving record. Mr. Cozat
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years,
accumulating 884,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Michigan. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

Zibbie L. Dawsey

    Mr. Dawsey, 72, has a prosthetic right eye as a result of retinal
detachment sustained in 1994. The best corrected visual acuity in his
left eye is 20/25. Following an examination in 2007, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``This gentleman has for a number of years
demonstrated that he can operate a commercial vehicle despite the fact
he has lost his right eye. I would recommend that his waiver be granted
for continued commercial operation.'' Mr. Dawsey reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years, accumulating 450,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Alabama. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Alex G. Dlugolenski

    Mr. Dlugolenski, 57, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is count-
finger vision and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007,
his optometrist noted, ``Mr. Dlugolenski is well adapted to his vision
and in my medical opinion capable of operating a commercial vehicle in
interstate commerce.'' Mr. Dlugolenski reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 300,000 miles. He holds a
Class D operator's license from Connecticut. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Karen Y. Duvall

    Ms. Duvall, 48, has had amblyopia in her left eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in her right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
20/200. Following an examination in 2007, her ophthalmologist noted,
``In my opinion, Karen Duvall has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Ms. Duvall
reported that she has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 24 years,
accumulating 3 million miles. She holds a Class A CDL from Georgia. Her
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

Gordon R. Fritz

    Mr. Fritz, 45, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``Mr. Fritz has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Fritz reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 1 year, accumulating 500 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 480,000 miles. He holds
a Class D operator's license from Wisconsin. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

John A. Graham

    Mr. Graham, 57, has had corneal laceration and cataract in his
right eye due to a traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye is light perception and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``I see not contraindication to operate a commercial vehicle
with the knowledge that he is monocular and should be wearing safety
glasses at all times.'' Mr. Graham reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 34 years, accumulating 11.2 million miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jimmy D. Gregory

    Mr. Gregory, 67, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due
to a detached retina and optic nerve atrophy as a result of a traumatic
injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his
left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist
noted, ``I think Mr. Gregory has sufficient vision for driving a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gregory reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 10 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 3 years, accumulating 75,000 miles. He holds a Class A
CDL from Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and one conviction for a moving violation, speeding in a CMV.
He exceeded the speed limit by 15 mph.

Taras G. Hamilton

    Mr. Hamilton, 41, has had a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist
noted, ``It is my opinion that Taras should be exempt from vision
standards for his left eye, since his right eye is within normal limits
(no restrictions).'' Mr. Hamilton reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 7 years, accumulating 299,999 miles, tractor-trailer
combinations for 10 years, accumulating 700,000 miles, and buses for 1
year, accumulating 30,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

Larry K. Lentz

    Mr. Lentz, 51, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my medial opinion, Mr. Lentz has sufficient vision or
visual field to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lentz reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 90,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 1.5 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Boleslaw Makowski

    Mr. Makowski, 58, has age related macular degeneration in his left
eye since 1994. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is
20/25 and in the left, 20/200. Following an examination in 2007, his
optometrist noted, ``With proper rear view mirrors and appropriate
caution considering his limitations in his left eye, I feel Mr.
Makowski can still operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Makowski
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 1 year, accumulating
3,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 24 years,
accumulating 1.9 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Joseph W. Meacham

    Mr. Meacham, 45, has loss of vision in his right eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/400 and in the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2007, his optometrist noted, ``It is my opinion that
Joseph has sufficient vision to perform as a commercial operator of
vehicles.'' Mr.

Meacham reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years,
accumulating 500,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 13
years, accumulating 4.7 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Charles M. Moore

    Mr. Moore, 52, has mild edema and a cataract removal from his left
eye. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25 and in the left, 20/
50. Following an examination in 2007, his ophthalmologist noted, ``In
my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform all the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle, and is able to
distinguish red, green, and amber traffic signals.'' Mr. Moore reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 100,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating
150,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving
violation, speeding in a CMV. He exceeded the speed limit by 13 mph.

Anthony D. Ovitt

    Mr. Ovitt, 44, has had a retinal scar in his left eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, 20/80. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``With the excellent acuity of the right eye and the normal fields of
both eyes, I certify that Mr. Ovitt's vision is sufficient to operate a
commercial vehicle safely.'' Mr. Ovitt reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 40,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 900,000 miles. He holds
a Class A CDL from Vermont. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

John R. Parsons, III

    Mr. Parsons, 47, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``This condition is stable and in my opinion based on the physical
examination of Mr. Parsons through all the perimeters of standard
vision, Mr. Parson demonstrates the ability required to perform duties
driving a commercial vehicle as long as he wears corrective lenses,
either in the form of eye glasses or contact lenses.'' Mr. Parsons
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years,
accumulating 1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

Steven S. Reinsvold

    Mr. Reinsvold, 45, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``He shows normal color vision capability and, in my opinion, has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Reinsvold reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds a
Class D operator's license from Wisconsin. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Michael J. Richard

    Mr. Richard, 48, has had constant alternating exotropia since
birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and
in the left, 20/20. Due to his condition, Mr. Richard lacks binocular
vision. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted, ``In
my opinion, Mr. Richard has vision adequate to drive a commercial
vehicle, especially in light of his long work history doing this very
job with an apparently successful track record.'' Mr. Richard reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 17 years, accumulating 544,986
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 1.3
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Lousiana. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Glenn T. Riley

    Mr. Riley, 48, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, 20/100. Following an examination in 2007, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``There is no ocular contraindication for operating a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Riley reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15
years, accumulating 1.3 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 15 years, accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

George E. Todd

    Mr. Todd, 59, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/25. Following an examination in 2007, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In opinion, this gentleman has sufficient
vision to perform driving tasks that are required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Todd reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 12 years, accumulating 600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 12 years, accumulating 1 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from West Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Gary S. Warren

    Mr. Warren, 43, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my medical opinion, he does have sufficient vision to
operate a commercial vehicle out of his left eye.'' Mr. Warren reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating 440,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 120
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Bradley A. Weiser

    Mr. Weiser, 41, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``In my medical opinion, this patient has sufficient vision, to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle out of his
left eye.'' Mr. Weiser reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 14 years, accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and one conviction for a moving violation, speeding in a CMV.
He exceeded the speed limit by 12 mph.

Eddie L. Williams

    Mr. Williams, 42, has had reduced vision in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is hand-
motion vision and in the left, 20/15. Following an examination in 2007,
his ophthalmologist noted, ``the patient has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial

vehicle.'' Mr. Williams reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 4 years, accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Nevada. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one
crash and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. The Agency will consider all comments
received before the close of business December 28, 2007. Comments will
be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under
the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
    The Agency will file comments received after the comment closing
date in the public docket, and will consider them to the extent
practicable. In addition to late comments, FMCSA will also continue to
file, in the public docket, relevant information that becomes available
after the comment closing date. Interested persons should monitor the
public docket for new material.

    Issued on: November 19, 2007.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. E7-23106 Filed 11-27-07; 8:45 am]

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     UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460

                             OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY
AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD

RE:  	Meeting with the American Petroleum Institute on the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA Section 6(h)
List of Contents
 Meeting Summary
 Attendees

Meeting Summary

On August 11, 2022, representatives from EPA met with the American Petroleum Institute (API) to discuss comments submitted in docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0598 on the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA Section 6(h); Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Compliance Date Extension, published March 8, 2022. During the meeting, API discussed their membership's continued use of PIP (3:1) in aviation hydraulic fluids and in lubricants and greases. API presented information on engineering controls and worker protections currently in place for workers handling PIP (3:1) in these applications. EPA gave an overview of the TSCA section 6(h) rulemaking activities to date. API indicated they would continue engaging with the EPA rulemaking process.

Attendees
EPA:
Joel Wolf
Cindy Wheeler
Gabriela Rossner

API:
Michael Kennedy
Keith Petka
Owen McDonough


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[File No. 500-1]

In the Matter of Vision Airships, Inc.; Order of Suspension of
Trading

July 23, 2007.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that the
public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of
trading in the securities of Vision Airships, Inc. (``Vision
Airships'') because questions have arisen regarding the adequacy and
accuracy of assertions made by Vision Airships in publicly disseminated
press releases concerning among other things (1) The company's
acquisition of blimps, (2) the existence of company negotiations with
other entities for use of the blimps, (3) the company's funding for its
global expansion, and (4) the potential annual revenues from airship
use.
    Vision Airships, a company traded in the Over-the-Counter market
under the ticker symbol VPSN, has made no public filings with the
Commission, and has recently been the subject of spam email touting the
company's shares.
    The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the
protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the
securities of the above listed company.
    Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the above listed
company is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EST July 23, 2007
through 11:59 p.m. EST, on August 3, 2007.

    By the Commission.
J. Lynn Taylor,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 07-3655 Filed 7-23-07; 10:48 am]

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