[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 224 (Tuesday, November 20, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 69556-69558]
[FR Doc No: 2012-28039]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0528; Directorate Identifier 2011-SW-068-AD;
Amendment 39-17261; AD 2012-23-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters with
certain Generator Control Units (GCU) installed. This AD requires
replacing the GCUs. This AD was prompted by reports of internal short
circuits in certain GCUs. These actions are intended to prevent a short
circuit, which could result in a loss of electrical generating power,
loss of systems required for continued safe flight and landing, and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

DATES: This AD is effective December 26, 2012.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX
75052, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>,
or at http://www.eurocopter.com/techpub. You may review the referenced
service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas
76137.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Operations Office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, any incorporated-by-reference
service information, the economic evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations
Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations Office, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-
140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Schwab, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Safety Management Group, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On May 22, 2012, at 77 FR 30230, the Federal Register published our
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to ECD Model MBB-BK117 C-2
helicopters with a GCU, part number (P/N) 51530-021EI with no
modification (MOD), MOD A, or MOD B installed. That NPRM proposed to
require replacing the GCU within 300 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 6
months, whichever occurred earlier. The proposed requirements were
intended to prevent loss of electrical generating power, resulting in
the loss

of systems required for continued safe flight and landing, and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
No. 2011-0149R1, dated September 30, 2011 (AD 2011-0149R1), to correct
an unsafe condition for the Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK117
C-2 helicopters. EASA advises that during an acceptance test procedure
of a GCU, a short circuit caused by a manufacturing discrepancy
occurred within the unit. According to EASA, all P/N 51530-021EI ``no
MOD,'' ``MOD A,'' and ``MOD B'' GCUs are potentially affected by this
discrepancy. To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD
No. 2011-0149, dated August 19, 2011, to identify and replace each
affected GCU with an airworthy GCU. Since issuing that AD, ECD
demonstrated that helicopters modified in accordance with ECD Alert
Service Bulletin (ASB) MBB BK117 C-2-24A-008, Revision 1, dated August
29, 2011, have a much lower risk of losing electrical generating power
from a faulty generator control unit. EASA then revised AD No. 2011-
0149 and issued AD 2011-0149R1 to allow an extended compliance time for
helicopters modified in accordance with the ECD ASB.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD, but we did not receive any comments on the NPRM (77 FR 30230,
May 22, 2012).

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Germany and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with Germany, EASA, its technical
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in
the EASA AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all
information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these same
type designs and that air safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD requirements as proposed.

Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD

    The EASA AD allows a compliance time of 1,500 flight hours for
helicopters previously modified by ECD ASB MBB BK117 C-2-24A-008
Revision 1, while this AD requires compliance within the next 300 hours
TIS or 6 months, whichever occurs first, for all affected helicopters.

Related Service Information

    ECD has issued ASB MBB-BK117 C-2-24A-010 Revision 2, dated
September 14, 2011, which specifies removing any GCU with P/N 51530-
021EI with no modification (MOD), MOD A, or MOD B, and replacing it
with a GCU P/N 51530-021EI MOD C or later MOD. EASA classified this ASB
as mandatory and issued AD 2011-0149R1 to ensure the continued
airworthiness of these helicopters.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 104 helicopters of U.S.
Registry. We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in
order to comply with this AD. Replacing a GCU with an airworthy GCU
will require about 2 work hours at an average labor rate of $85 per
hour. Required parts will cost $7,130, for a total cost per helicopter
of $7,300.

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 helicopters identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction; 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.
    We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply
with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2012-23-05 Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH: Amendment 39-17261; Docket
No. FAA-2012-0528; Directorate Identifier 2011-SW-068-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters with a
generator control unit (GCU), part number (P/N) 51530-021EI with no
modification (MOD), MOD A, or MOD B installed, certificated in any
category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as an internal short
circuit in certain GCUs. This condition could result in loss of
electrical generating power, resulting in the loss of systems
required for continued safe flight and landing, and subsequent loss
of control of the helicopter.

 (c) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective December 26, 2012.

(d) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.

(e) Required Actions

    (1) Within the next 300 hours time-in-service or 6 months,
whichever occurs first, replace all GCUs with no MOD, MOD A, or MOD
B with an airworthy GCU.

    (2) Do not install a GCU P/N 51530-021-EI with no MOD, MOD A, or
MOD B on any helicopter.

 (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Safety Management Group, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(g) Additional Information

    (1) Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Alert Service Bulletin MBB-BK117
C-2-24A-010 Revision 2, dated September 14, 2011, which is not
incorporated by reference, contains additional information about the
subject of this AD.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie,
TX 75052, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax (972) 641-
3775, or at http://www.eurocopter.com/techpub. You may review a copy
of the service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth,
Texas 76137.
    (3) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation
Safety Agency AD No. 2011-0149R1, dated September 30, 2011.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2436: DC Generator
Control Unit.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 30, 2012.
Kim Smith,
Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2537-2539]
[FR Doc No: 2012-811]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-1023; FRL-9332-7]

Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl; Receipt of Application for Emergency
Exemption, Solicitation of Public Comment

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has received a specific exemption request from the Oregon
Department of Agriculture to use the pesticide fenoxaprop-p-ethyl (CAS
No. 148-79-8) to treat up to 40,000 acres of grasses grown for seed to
control weeds. The applicant proposes a use which is supported by the
Interregional (IR)-4 program and has been requested in 5 or more
previous years, and a petition for tolerance has not yet been submitted
to the Agency. In accordance with the requirements of Title 40 of the
Code of Federal regulations (40 CFR 166.24(a)(7)), EPA is soliciting
public comment before making the decision whether or not to grant the
exemption.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 2, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-1023, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.,
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South
Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket Facility's normal hours of operation (8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays).
Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed
information. The Docket Facility telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-
2011-1023. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information

whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information
that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through
regulations.gov or email. The regulations.gov Web site is an
``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your
identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of
your comment. If you send an email comment directly to EPA without
going through regulations.gov, your email address will be automatically
captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the
docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic
comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact
information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you
submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties
and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to
consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special
characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or
viruses.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index
available at http://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index,
some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other
material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet
and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly
available docket materials are available either in the electronic
docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac
Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of
operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
    This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides
a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this
action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be
affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS)
codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining
whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any
questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular
entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
www.regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments,
remember to:
    i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
    ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and
substitute language for your requested changes.
    iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information
and/or data that you used.
    v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced.
    vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and
suggest alternatives.
    vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of
profanity or personal threats.
    viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.
    3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group,
including minority and/or low income populations, in the development,
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the
Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population
who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other
factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human
health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the
pesticide(s) discussed in this document, compared to the general
population.

II. What action is the agency taking?

    Under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (7 U.S.C. 136p), at the discretion of the
Administrator, a Federal or State agency may be exempted from any
provision of FIFRA if the Administrator determines that emergency
conditions exist which require the exemption. The Oregon Department of
Agriculture has requested the Administrator to issue a specific
exemption for the use of fenoxaprop-p-ethyl on grasses grown for seed
to control weeds. Information in accordance with 40 CFR part 166 was
submitted as part of this request.
    As part of this request, the applicant asserts that an emergency
arose from loss of a previously-used herbicide special local need
registration, and the resulting weed problems. The applicant states
that currently available herbicides do not provide adequate weed
control, and weeds must be meticulously controlled. This is because
contamination of the grass seeds with weed seeds will result in
significant reduction in sales, with certain states and counties
completely prohibiting sale of grass seed containing noxious weed
species; thus significant economic losses are expected if weeds are not
controlled.
    The Applicant proposes to make no more than one application at a
rate of up to 0.0825 lb. active ingredient (a.i.) per acre. Up to
40,000 acres may be treated statewide for a total amount of active
ingredient used of up to 3,300 lbs.

    This notice does not constitute a decision by EPA on the
application itself. The regulations governing section 18 of FIFRA
require publication of a notice of receipt of an application for a
specific exemption proposing a use which is supported by the IR-4
program and has been requested in 5 or more previous years, and a
petition for tolerance has not yet been submitted to the Agency. The
notice provides an opportunity for public comment on the application,
in accordance with requirements set forth at 40 CFR 166.24(a)(7)).
    The Agency, will review and consider all comments received during
the comment period in determining whether to issue the specific
exemption requested by the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: January 9, 2012.
Lois Rossi,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68318-68319]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2016-0666]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulation; Ouachita River, Monroe, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local
regulation controlling movement of vessels for certain waters of the
Ouachita River. This rule is necessary to provide for the safety of
life on navigable waters during a paddle boat race on October 15, 2016.
This regulation requires commercial vessels to notify the Captain of
the Port Memphis before entering the event area and require all vessels
transiting the area to maintain a minimum speed for safe navigation.

DATES: This rule is effective on October 15, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 2
p.m.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2016-0666 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
call or email Petty Officer Todd Manow, Waterways Management, Sector
Lower Mississippi River, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
E.O. Executive Order
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    On May 23, 2016, Louisiana Delta Adventures notified the Coast
Guard that it will be conducting a paddle boat race from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. on October 15, 2016. The paddle boats are to be launched from a
boat ramp near mile marker 173.0 at D'Arbonne cutoff in the Ouachita
River northwest of West Monroe, LA, and will proceed approximately 7.5
miles downriver to mile maker 166.5 near the Red River Market, Monroe,
LA.
    The Coast Guard has established special local regulations for
similar events and determined that conducting paddle boat races in this
portion of navigable waterway, paired with other activities and
waterways usage in the area, presents potential safety hazards
requiring this regulatory action.
    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency, for good cause, finds that
those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the
public interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) with respect to this rule because doing so would be
impracticable. Although the event sponsor submitted an initial
application for a marine event on May 23, 2016, final details of the
event were not known to the Captain of the Port Memphis (COTP) until
late August of 2016. This action is necessary to provide for the safety
of life on navigable waters during the marine event. It is
impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish this safety
zone by October 15, 2016.
    We are issuing this rule, and under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for making it effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal Register. For the same reasons
discussed in the preceding paragraph, waiting for a 30 day notice
period to run would be impracticable.

III. Legal Authority and Need for a Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1233. The COTP has determined that potential hazards posed to
participants of a paddle boat race in this section of river would be a
safety concern for anyone transiting the river from mile marker 173 to
166.5. The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of event
participants and other waterway users in U.S. navigable waters within
mile marker 173 to 166.5 before, during, and after the scheduled event.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a special local regulation from 10 a.m. until
2 p.m. on October 15, 2016. In light of the aforementioned hazards, the
COTP has determined that a special local regulation is necessary to
protect spectators, vessels, and participants. The special local
regulation will encompass the following waterway: All waters of the
Ouachita River between mile markers 173 and 166.5 in the vicinity of
Monroe, LA.
    The COTP or a designated on-scene representative will permit
vessels to transit the area on a case-by-case basis. Commercial vessel
operators desiring to transit through the regulated area must contact
the COTP before doing so. The COTP or a designated on-scene
representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or by telephone at
1-866-777-2784. During enforcement, all vessels are to proceed at
slowest speed for safe navigation while transiting the regulated area.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders (E.O.) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess
the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. E.O. 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both
costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of
promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated a
``significant regulatory action,'' under E.O. 12866. Accordingly, it
has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget.
    The Coast Guard's use of this special local regulation will be only
four hours in duration on a Saturday, and it is designed to minimize
the impact on navigation. Moreover, vessels may transit through the
area affected by this special local regulation at a minimum speed for
safe navigation as approved by the COTP on a case-by-case basis.
Overall, the Coast Guard expects minimal impact to vessel movement from
the enforcement of this special local regulation.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small

businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned
and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental
jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard
certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    This rule will affect the following entities, some of which might
be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in this portion of the Ouachita River in the vicinity
of Monroe, LA between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on October 15, 2016.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule will affect your small
business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that
question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of the
Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made a preliminary
determination that this action is one of a category of actions that do
not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves the establishment of a special local
regulation lasting four hours. Such actions are categorically excluded
from further review under paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2-1 of the
Commandant Instruction. An environmental analysis checklist and
Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may
lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this
rule.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233

0
2. Add Sec.  100.35T08-0666 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.35T08-0666  Special Local Regulation; Ouachita River; Monroe,
LA.

    (a) Regulated area. A regulated area is established to encompass
the following waterway: all waters of the Ouachita River mile 173
through mile 166.5.
    (b) Effective period. This section is effective and will be
enforced from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on October 15, 2016.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  100.801 of this part, commercial vessel operators desiring to
operate in the regulated area must contact the Captain of the Port
Memphis (COTP) to before doing so. The COTP or a designated
representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or by telephone at
1-866-777-2784.
    (2) During enforcement, all vessels are to proceed at slowest speed
for safe navigation while transiting the regulated area.
    (d) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated
representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to
mariners of the enforcement period for the regulated area as well as
any changes in the dates and times of enforcement.

    Dated: September 27, 2016.
T.J. Wendt,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Memphis, Tennessee.
[FR Doc. 2016-23973 Filed 10-3-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


CHC Durability Assurance Program

Goal:
The Catalytic Hearth Coalition and its members have voluntarily developed a program that provides assurance that a catalytic wood-burning appliance meets or exceeds a minimum level of proven specifications.

The CHC Durability Assurance Program will be rigorously enforced so as to earn confidence from multiple agencies and from product purchasing consumers.

Program:
A catalytic wood-burning appliance that meets or exceeds a minimum level of proven specifications will receive an endorsement and be marked accordingly with the CHC Durability Assurance Label.

Specifications:
There are numerous proven specifications as they apply to wood fired catalytic appliances.  The specifications, listed below, are only a few as yet identified.  This list of specifications will grow as studies by manufacturers and third-party laboratory testing is completed.  Those identified thus far are:

   1. Combustor surface temperatures, entry and exit
   2. By-Pass seal design with adjustability to maintain tight seal
   3. Ease of inspection by stove owner
   4. Ease of access for replacement by stove owner
   5. Reliable combustor reading devices, ie. Catalytic thermometer
   6. Adjustable loading door(s) seal to avoid cold-air access to combustor surface
   7. Combustor seal or gasket to housing materials


[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 86 (Friday, May 5, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21298-21300]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09050]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[PHMSA-2016-0158,Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC (TGP); PHMSA-2016-
0159, Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC (SNG); PHMSA-2016-0160, El Paso
Natural Gas Company, LLC (EPNG)]

Pipeline Safety: Request for Special Permit

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal pipeline safety laws, PHMSA is
publishing this notice of three special permit requests for Class
Location 1 to Class Location 3 changes that PHMSA received from three
natural gas pipeline operators, seeking relief from compliance with
certain requirements in the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations. This
notice seeks public comments on the requests, including comments on any
safety or environmental impacts that would result from the granting of
these permits. At the conclusion of the 30-day comment period, PHMSA
will evaluate the requests and determine whether to grant or deny a
special permit.

DATES: Submit any comments regarding these special permit requests by
June 5, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Comments should reference the docket number for the specific
special permit request and may be submitted in the following ways:
     E-Gov Web site: http://www.Regulations.gov. This site
allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice
issued by any agency.
     Fax: 1-202-366-4566.
     Mail: Docket Management System: 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: DOT Docket Management System: U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC
20590 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
    Instructions: At the beginning of your comments, you should
identify the docket number for the special permit request you are
commenting on. If you submit your comments by mail, please submit two
copies. To receive confirmation that PHMSA has received your comments,
please include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Internet users may
submit comments in the respective docket located at http://www.Regulations.gov.

    Note: Comments including any personal information provided are
posted to http://www.Regulations.gov, without changes or edits.
There is a privacy statement published on http://www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    General: Ms. Kay McIver by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER> or email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Technical: Mr. Steve Nanney by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER> or email
at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PHMSA received the following Class 1 to
Class 3 Location special permit requests. Each request includes a
technical analysis and a Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) provided
by the respective operator. Each request has been assigned a separate
docket number and is filed in the Federal Docket Management System at
www.Regulations.gov. We invite interested persons to participate by
reviewing these special permit requests and DEAs by submitting written
comments, data, or other views. Please include any comments on
potential safety or environmental impacts that may result, if the
special permits are granted.
    Before issuing a decision on the special permit requests, PHMSA
will evaluate all comments received on or before the comments closing
date. Comments received after the closing date will be evaluated, if it
is possible to do so without incurring additional expense or delay.
PHMSA will consider each relevant comment we receive in making our
decision to grant or deny the requests.

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                                                                                Nature of special
              Docket No.                      Requester              Regulation(s)                permit
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PHMSA-2016-0158......................  Tennessee Gas Pipeline   49 CFR 192.611(a) and    To authorize the TGP
                                        Company, L.L.C. (TGP).   (d), and 192.619(a).     relief from Sec.  Sec.
                                                                                192.611(a) and (d),
                                                                                and Sec.   192.619(a),
                                                                                for 25 pipeline
                                                                                segments totaling 10.2
                                                                                miles, where the area
                                                                                has changed from a
                                                                                Class 1 Location to a
                                                                                Class 3 Location.
                                                                                Instead of replacing
                                                                                the pipe, TGP proposes
                                                                                to establish enhanced
                                                                                integrity management
                                                                                (IM) procedures for
                                                                                threats such as
                                                                                corrosion, dents,
                                                                                cracking, coating
                                                                                damage, and third
                                                                                party damage, to
                                                                                maintain pipe
                                                                                integrity and protect
                                                                                both the public and
                                                                                the environment.
                                                                                All the proposed
                                                                                special permit
                                                                                segments would be
                                                                                treated as high
                                                                                consequence areas with
                                                                                the implementation of
                                                                                IM. All the pipeline
                                                                                segments were
                                                                                installed prior to
                                                                                1980. The proposed
                                                                                special permit area
                                                                                covers multiple TGP
                                                                                interstate pipeline
                                                                                segments as follows:
                                                                                In the State of
                                                                                Louisiana, there are
                                                                                nine (9) segments of
                                                                                24-inch, 30-inch, or
                                                                                31-inch diameter
                                                                                pipelines located in
                                                                                the Parish of Sabine.
                                                                                All the segments
                                                                                operate at a maximum
                                                                                allowable operating
                                                                                pressure (MAOP) of 750
                                                                                psig.

                                                                                One (1) segment of 26-
                                                                                inch diameter
                                                                                pipeline, located in
                                                                                the Parish of
                                                                                Ouachita, operates at
                                                                                a MAOP of 750 psig.
                                                                                One (1) segment of 24-
                                                                                inch diameter
                                                                                pipeline, located in
                                                                                the Parish of Iberia,
                                                                                operates at a MAOP of
                                                                                973 psig.
                                                                                One (1) segment of 20-
                                                                                inch diameter
                                                                                pipeline, located in
                                                                                the Parish of
                                                                                Natchitoches, operates
                                                                                at a MAOP of 986.
                                                                                One (1) segment of 30-
                                                                                inch diameter
                                                                                pipeline, located in
                                                                                the Parish of
                                                                                Calcasieu, operates at
                                                                                a MAOP of 936 psig.
                                                                                In the State of Texas,
                                                                                there are three (3)
                                                                                segments of 30-inch or
                                                                                31-inch diameter
                                                                                pipelines located in
                                                                                Harris County. All of
                                                                                these segments operate
                                                                                at a MAOP of 750 psig.
                                                                                In the State of
                                                                                Kentucky, there are
                                                                                two (2) segments of 26-
                                                                                inch diameter
                                                                                pipelines located in
                                                                                Montgomery County and
                                                                                one (1) segment of 30-
                                                                                inch diameter pipeline
                                                                                in Rowan County. All
                                                                                of these segments
                                                                                operate at a MAOP of
                                                                                750 psig.
                                                                                In the State of New
                                                                                York, there are six
                                                                                (6) segments of 24-
                                                                                inch or 30-inch
                                                                                diameter pipelines
                                                                                located in Wyoming
                                                                                County. All of these
                                                                                segments operate at a
                                                                                MAOP of 878 psig.
                                                                                TGP is owned and
                                                                                operated by the Kinder
                                                                                Morgan Company.
PHMSA-2016-0159......................  Southern Natural Gas     49 CFR 192.611(a) and    To authorize the SNG
                                        Company, L.L.C. (SNG).   (d), and 192.619(a).     relief from Sec.  Sec.
                                                                                192.611(a) and (d),
                                                                                and Sec.   192.619(a),
                                                                                for three (3) pipeline
                                                                                segments totaling 0.23
                                                                                miles, where the area
                                                                                has changed from a
                                                                                Class 1 Location to a
                                                                                Class 3 Location.
                                                                                Instead of replacing
                                                                                the pipe, SNG proposes
                                                                                to establish enhanced
                                                                                integrity management
                                                                                (IM) procedures for
                                                                                threats such as
                                                                                corrosion, dents,
                                                                                cracking, coating
                                                                                damage, and third
                                                                                party damage, to
                                                                                maintain pipe
                                                                                integrity and protect
                                                                                both the public and
                                                                                the environment.
                                                                                All the proposed
                                                                                special permit
                                                                                segments would be
                                                                                treated as high
                                                                                consequence areas with
                                                                                the implementation of
                                                                                IM. All of the
                                                                                pipeline segments were
                                                                                installed prior to
                                                                                1980.
                                                                                The proposed special
                                                                                permit area includes
                                                                                multiple SNG
                                                                                interstate pipeline
                                                                                segments of 20-inch,
                                                                                24-inch, or 26-inch
                                                                                diameter pipelines
                                                                                located in St. Tammany
                                                                                Parish in the State of
                                                                                Louisiana. All of
                                                                                these segments operate
                                                                                at a MAOP of 1200
                                                                                psig.
                                                                                SNG is owned and
                                                                                operated by the Kinder
                                                                                Morgan Company.
PHMSA-2016-0160......................  El Paso Natural Gas      49 CFR 192.611(a) and    To authorize the EPNG
                                        Company, L.L.C. (EPNG).  (d), and 192.619(a).     relief from Sec.  Sec.
                                                                                192.611(a) and (d),
                                                                                and Sec.   192.619(a),
                                                                                for one (1) pipeline
                                                                                segment totaling 0.18
                                                                                miles, where the area
                                                                                has changed from a
                                                                                Class 1 Location to a
                                                                                Class 3 Location.
                                                                                Instead of replacing
                                                                                the pipe, EPNG
                                                                                proposes to establish
                                                                                enhanced integrity
                                                                                management (IM)
                                                                                procedures for threats
                                                                                such as corrosion,
                                                                                dents, cracking,
                                                                                coating damage, and
                                                                                third party damage, to
                                                                                maintain pipe
                                                                                integrity and protect
                                                                                both the public and
                                                                                the environment.

                                                                                The proposed special
                                                                                permit segment would
                                                                                be treated as a high
                                                                                consequence area with
                                                                                the implementation of
                                                                                IM. The pipeline
                                                                                segment was installed
                                                                                prior to 1980.
                                                                                The proposed special
                                                                                permit area includes
                                                                                one (1) EPNG
                                                                                interstate pipeline
                                                                                segment of 20-inch
                                                                                diameter pipeline
                                                                                located in San Juan
                                                                                County in New Mexico.
                                                                                The pipeline operates
                                                                                at a MAOP of 894 psig.
                                                                                EPNG is owned and
                                                                                operated by the Kinder
                                                                                Morgan Company.
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    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 60118 (c)(1) and 49 CFR 1.97.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 01, 2017, under authority
delegated in 49 CFR 1.97.
Alan K. Mayberry,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 2017-09050 Filed 5-4-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-60-P


[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 6, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8508-8509]
[FR Doc No: 2013-02653]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings 1

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

    Docket Numbers: EC13-64-000
    Applicants: Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.
    Description: Application of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. for
an order pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5306
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: EC13-65-000
    Applicants: NGP Blue Mountain I LLC
    Description: Application for Authorization for Disposition of
Jurisdictional Facilities and Request for Expedited Treatment of NGP
Blue Mountain I LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5310
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:
    Docket Numbers: ER10-2984-008
    Applicants: Merrill Lynch Commodities, Inc.
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of Merrill
Lynch Commodities, Inc.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5305
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER10-3117-002; ER10-3115-001
    Applicants: Lea Power Partners, LLC, Waterside Power, LLC
    Description: Notice of change in status of Lea Power Partners, LLC,
et al.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5260
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER11-4105-001
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Southwest Power Pool, Inc. submits response to the
December 13, 2012 deficiency letter.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5270
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER12-2536-002
    Applicants: Frontier El Dorado Refining LLC
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of Frontier El
Dorado Refining LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5224
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER12-2542-001
    Applicants: Prairie Rose Wind, LLC
    Description: Notice of Change in Status of Prairie Rose Wind, LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5217
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER12-480-005
    Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
submits tariff filing per 35: 01-18-13 Attachment FF-6 Errata
Compliance to be effective 6/1/2013.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5176
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-351-001
    Applicants: AES Huntington Beach, L.L.C.
    Description: AES Huntington Beach, L.L.C. submits tariff filing per
35: Compliance Filing Under Docket ER13-351 to be effective 1/9/2013.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5166
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-522-001
    Applicants: Northern Indiana Public Service Company
    Description: Amendment of CIAC Agreement Filing to be effective 12/
7/2012.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5003
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-538-001
    Applicants: Consumers Energy Company
    Description: Consumers Energy Company submits tariff filing per
35.17(b): Consumers Energy Company--MBR to be effective 12/11/2012.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5180
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-578-001
    Applicants: Genesee Power Station Limited Partnership
    Description: Genesee Power Station Limited Partnership submits
tariff filing per 35.17(b): Genesee Power Station--MBR to be effective
12/19/2012.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5223
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-579-001
    Applicants: Grayling Generation Station Limited Partnership

    Description: Grayling Generation Station Limited Partnership
submits tariff filing per 35.17(b): Grayling Generating Station--MBR to
be effective 12/20/2012.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5242
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-580-001
    Applicants: Dearborn Industrial Generation, L.L.C.
    Description: Dearborn Industrial Generation, L.L.C. submits tariff
filing per 35.17(b): Dearborn Industrial Gen--MBR to be effective 12/
20/2012.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5212
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-581-001
    Applicants: CMS Generation Michigan Power, LLC
    Description: CMS Generation Michigan Power, LLC submits tariff
filing per 35.17(b): CMS Generation Michigan Power--MBR to be effective
12/20/2012.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5171
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-610-001
    Applicants: Northern Indiana Public Service Company
    Description: Amendment to Pending CIAC Agreement Filing to be
effective 12/22/2012.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5005
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-777-000
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Queue Nos. N15, P10, and P10/Y2-043; 1st Rev. Svc
Agreement Nos. 2199, et al to be effective 12/18/2012.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5008
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-778-000
    Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
    Description: SA 2503 GRE-OTP Hudson 115kV TLIA to be effective 1/
19/2013.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5072
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-779-000
    Applicants: SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC
    Description: SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC submits tariff filing per
35.12: SmartEnergy Holdings Market Based Rate Tariff to be effective 2/
11/2013.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5249
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-780-000
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: New York Independent System Operator, Inc. submits
tariff filing per 35: NYISO tariff filing to set forth proposed
interface pricing rules to be effective 3/30/2013.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5255
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-781-000
    Applicants: NorthWestern Corporation
    Description: NorthWestern Corporation submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii: SA 654--MDT Gallatin Canyon Turning Lanes to be
effective 1/19/2013.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5257
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

    Docket Numbers: ER13-782-000
    Applicants: ITC Arkansas LLC, ITC Texas LLC, ITC Louisiana LLC, ITC
Mississippi LLC
    Description: Application of ITC Arkansas LLC, et. al., under FPA
Section 205 for approval for the accounting and ratemaking treatment
for certain pension and post-retirement welfare plan costs.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5303
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

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

    Docket Numbers: ES13-15-000
    Applicants: Rockland Electric Company
    Description: Application of Rockland Electric Company for an order
pursuant to Section 204 of the Federal Power Act under ES13-15.
    Filed Date: 1/18/13
    Accession Number: 20130118-5307
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/13

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

    Dated: January 22, 2013.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-02653 Filed 2-5-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P


[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 105 (Thursday, June 1, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 35741]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11577]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2023-0226]

Safety Zone; Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard
District

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce three separate safety zones for
three associated fireworks displays at The Wharf DC. The fireworks
displays will be on June 3, 2023, June 10, 2023, and June 23, 2023. Our
regulation for Fireworks Displays within the Fifth Coast Guard District
identifies the safety zone for these events in Washington, DC. During
the enforcement period of each safety zone, vessels may not enter,
remain in, or transit through the safety zone unless authorized to do
so by the COTP or his representative, and vessels in the vicinity must
comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol
displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

DATES: The regulation in 33 CFR 165.506 will be enforced for the
location identified in line no. 1 of table 2 to 33 CFR 165.506(h)(2)
from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on June 3, 2023, from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on
June 10, 2023, and from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on June 23, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notification of enforcement, call or email MST2 Courtney Perry, Sector
Maryland-NCR, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard:
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone
regulation for three separate fireworks displays at The Wharf DC from 7
p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 3, 2023, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 10,
2023, and from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 23, 2023. This action is being
taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during
these events. Our regulation for Fireworks Displays within the Fifth
Coast Guard District, Sec.  165.506, specifies the location of the
safety zones for the fireworks shows, which includes portions of the
Washington Channel in the Upper Potomac River. During the enforcement
period, as reflected in Sec.  165.506(d), if you are the operator of a
vessel in the vicinity of the safety zones, you may not enter, remain
in, or transit through the safety zones unless authorized to do so by
the COTP or his representative, and you must comply with direction from
the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard
ensign.
    In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal
Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of these
enforcement periods via the Local Notice to Mariners and marine
information broadcasts.

    Dated: May 24, 2023.
David E. O'Connell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-
National Capital Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2019-0838]
RIN 1625-AA00

Temporary Safety Zone for Explosive Dredging; Tongass Narrows,
Ketchikan, AK

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION:  Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
certain waters of the Tongass Narrows. This action is necessary to
provide for the safety of life on all navigable waters of the Tongass
Narrows, from shoreline to shoreline, within a 500-yard radius of the
Pinnacle Rock before, during, and after the scheduled operation between
December 16, 2019 and January 31, 2020. This temporary final rule
prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Southeast Alaska or a designated
representative.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from December 18,
2019 through January 31, 2020. For the purposes of enforcement, actual
notice will be used from December 16, 2019 through December 18, 2019.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2019-0838 in the ``SEARCH'' box, and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email LT Jesse Collins, Sector Juneau Waterways Management
Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    Contract Drilling & Blasting LLC notified the Coast Guard that it
will be conducting explosive dredging from 30 minutes after sunrise to
one hour before sunset between December 16, 2019 and January 31, 2020.
The operation will take place approximately 300 yards southwest of
Berth II in Ketchikan, AK. Hazards from explosive dredging include
concussive forces. The COTP has determined that potential hazards
associated with the explosives to be used in this operation would be a
safety concern for anyone above the water's surface within a 500-yard
radius of Pinnacle Rock (located at approximately latitude
55[deg]20'37'' N, longitude 131[deg]38'96'' W).
    In response, on November 22, 2019, the Coast Guard published a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled ``Temporary Safety Zone for
Explosive Dredging, Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan, AK'' (84 FR 64445).
There we stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our
proposed regulatory action related to this safety zone. During the
comment period that ended December 9, 2019, we received eight comments.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be impracticable because immediate action is needed to
protect the public from the potential safety hazards associated with
the explosive dredging operation, which is scheduled to begin on
December 16, 2019.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The COTP has determined that
potential hazards associated with the explosives to be used in this
operation would be a safety concern for anyone above the water's
surface within a 500-yard radius of Pinnacle Rock (located at
approximately latitude 55[deg]20'37'' N, longitude 131[deg]38'96'' W).
The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of vessels and
the navigable waters of the Tongass Narrows, from shoreline to
shoreline, within a 500-yard radius of Pinnacle Rock before, during,
and after the scheduled operation December 16, 2019 and January 31,
2020.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received eight comments on our NPRM published on
November 22, 2019. Five comments were supportive. Three comments raised
concerns regarding the operation's affect on marine wildlife. We
considered these comments and

believe the City of Ketchikan has a sufficient and comprehensive plan
to protect marine wildlife from harm; the city will employ mitigation
measures to include having three dedicated, full-time Protected Species
Observers to monitor the area and will have designated shut down zones
where operations will cease if Alaskan marine mammals are observed.
There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from the
proposed rule in the NPRM.
    This rule establishes a safety zone from 30 minutes after sunrise
to one hour before sunset between December 16, 2019 and January 31,
2020. The safety zone would cover all navigable waters within 500 yards
of Pinnacle Rock during explosive dredging operations in the Tongass
Narrows located approximately 300 yards southwest of Berth II in
Ketchikan, AK. The duration of the zone is intended to ensure the
safety of vessels and these navigable waters before, during, and after
the daily 35-minute period of explosive dredging. No vessel or person
would be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining
permission from the COTP or a designated representative. The regulatory
text appears at the end of this document.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, time-of-day and time-of-year of the safety zone.
Vessel traffic would be able to safely transit around this safety zone,
south of Pennock Island, which would impact a small designated area of
the Tongass Narrows for less than one hour per day when Contract
Drilling & Blasting LLC would decide to detonate the explosives. The
Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine
channel 16 about the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard received no comments from the Small Business
Administration on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard certifies under 5
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and
Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast
Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of
a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves a
safety zone lasting less than an hour daily for 47 days that would
prohibit entry within 500 yards of an explosive dredging operation in
the Tongass Narrows. It is categorically excluded from further review
under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS

Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A Record of Environmental
Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket.
For instructions on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of
this preamble.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T17-0838 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T17-0838   Safety Zone for Explosive Dredging Operations;
Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan, AK.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable
waters of the Tongass Narrows, from shoreline to shoreline, within a
500-yard radius of Pinnacle Rock (located at approximately latitude
55[deg]20'37'' N, longitude 131[deg]38'96'' W) before, during, and
after the scheduled operation between December 16, 2019 and January 31,
2020.
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section:
    (1) Captain of the Port (COTP) means the Commander, U.S. Coast
Guard Sector Juneau.
    (2) Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the
Port Southeast Alaska to assist in enforcing the safety zone described
in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in
subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative. All vessels underway within this
safety zone at the time it is activated are to depart the zone.
    (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
designated representative by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER> or on Marine
Band Radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The Coast Guard vessels
enforcing this section can be contacted on Marine Band Radio VHF-FM
channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
    (3) Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or
directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated
representative.
    (d) Enforcement officials. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in
the patrol and enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and
local agencies.
    (e) Enforcement. This safety zone may be enforced during the period
described in paragraph (f) of this section. Contract Drilling &
Blasting LLC will have two safety vessels on-scene near the location
described in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (f) Enforcement period. This section may be enforced from 30
minutes after sunrise to one hour before sunset between December 16,
2019, and January 31, 2020, during explosive dredging operations by
Contract Drilling & Blasting LLC.

    Dated: December 10, 2019.
Stephen R. White,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Southeast Alaska.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP15-536-000]

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of
Application

    Take notice that on July 27, 2015, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line
Company, LLC (Transco), PO Box 1396, Houston, Texas 77251, filed in
Docket No. CP15-536-000 an application pursuant to section 7(b) of the
Natural Gas Act (NGA) and part 157 of the Commission's regulations,
requesting authorization to abandon by sale approximately 26.55 miles
of 20-inch-diameter gathering pipeline and appurtenances to Tana
Exploration Company LLC (Tana). Transco states that the facilities
extend from the point of interconnection in Matagorda Island Block 669
between Tana's 10-inch-diameter gathering pipeline and Transco's
pipeline to Fieldwood Energy LLC's Platform A in Brazos Block A-133,
located in federal waters offshore Texas, all as more fully set forth
in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to
public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number
excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access
the document. For assistance, contact FERC at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,
(202) 502-8659.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to
Scott C. Turkington, Director Rates & Regulatory, Transcontinental Gas
Pipe Line Company, LLC, P.O. Box 1396, Houston, Texas 77251-1396, by
telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit five copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
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 five copies of the protest or intervention to
the Federal Energy regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on August 27, 2015.

    Dated: August 6, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DOT-OST-2014-0175]

Senior Executive Service Performance Review Boards Membership

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

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SUMMARY: DOT publishes the names of the persons selected to serve on
the various Departmental PRBs as required by 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia M. Vaughan, Acting Director,
Departmental Office of Human Resource Management,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The persons named below have been selected
to serve on one or more Departmental PRBs.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 1, 2014.
Cynthia M. Vaughan,
Acting Director, Departmental Office of Human Resource Management.

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Blackman, Anita K.
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