[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 34326-34330]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14698]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-2207; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-003-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-02-02,
which applies to certain Models SA26-AT, SA26-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T,
SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A),
SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. AD 97-02-02
currently requires applying torque to the control column pitch bearing
attaching nuts, inspecting the bearing assembly, inspecting the
elevator control rod end bearing retainer/dust seals, and replacing or
installing new parts as necessary. Since we issued AD 97-02-02, an
operator experienced a complete loss of elevator control because of
failure of the bolt attaching the elevator control rod to the elevator
walking beam under the cockpit floor. This proposed AD would prevent
loss of pitch control, which if not corrected, could result in loss of
airplane control. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 31, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact M7
Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone:
(210) 824-9421; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may view this referenced
service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
2207; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650,
San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-2207;
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-003-AD at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On January 6, 1997, we issued AD 97-02-02, Amendment 39-9886 (62 FR
2552, January 17, 1997), (``AD 97-02-02''), for certain M7 Aerospace
LLC Models SA26-AT, SA26-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC,
SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-
26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. AD 97-02-02 requires applying torque to
check the security of the control column pitch bearing attaching nuts,
inspecting for any looseness or movement of the bearing assembly, and
inspecting the elevator control rod end bearing retainer/dust seals for
creasing. If any of these problems are evident, replace these parts, as
well as install a new bolt and washer to the elevator control rod end
bearing assembly at the walking beam connection. AD 97-02-02 resulted
from reports of Fairchild SA227 series airplanes losing pitch control
in-flight. We issued AD 97-02-02 to prevent loss of pitch control,
which if not corrected, could result in loss of airplane control.

Actions Since AD 97-02-02 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 97-02-02, an operator experienced complete loss
of elevator control due to failure of the bolt attaching the elevator
control rod to the elevator walking beam under the cockpit floor. A
follow-on inspection of the operator's fleet revealed a variety of
hardware installed. Some hardware matched the illustrated parts catalog
(IPC), some matched the AD 97-02-02 configuration, and some matched
neither of those configurations.
    When AD 97-02-02 was issued, the IPC was never revised to match the
hardware configuration called out in AD 97-02-02 or in the service
information associated with that AD. Because of the conflict between
the AD and the IPC configurations, an airplane that was in compliance
with the requirements of AD 97-02-02 could have had an incorrect
hardware configuration installed during routine maintenance after
complying with the AD. The IPC has been updated and corrected by M7
Aerospace, LLC.
    Also, since we issued AD 97-02-02, the manufacturer developed an
improved design for the control column pivot bearing and support
structure that terminates the repetitive torque check and replacement
of control column pivot bearings.
    The manufacturer also issued new service information that adds the
10,000-hour time in service (TIS) repetitive replacement of the control
column pivot bearing that is in the airworthiness limitations section
(ALS) of the airplane maintenance manual (AMM) and (if this revision is
mandated) requires the replacement of the pivot bearing with the
improved design within 35,000 hours TIS that is in the supplemental
inspections document (SID). Issue of the new service information, the
revised IPC, and this proposed AD will eliminate the conflicts between
AD 97-02-02, the service information, the IPC, the ALS, and the SID.

Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR 51

    We reviewed M7 Aerospace SA26 Series Service Bulletin No. 26-27-30-
046 R2, dated December 5, 2014; Fairchild Aircraft SA26 Series Service
Bulletin No. 26-27-30-047, dated June 16, 1997; M7 Aerospace SA226
Series Service Bulletin No. 226-27-060 R2, dated December 5, 2014;
Fairchild Aerospace SA226 Series Service Bulletin No. 226-27-061, dated
June 16, 1997; M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Service Bulletin, No. 227-27-
041 R2, dated December 5, 2014; Fairchild

Aircraft SA227 Series Service Bulletin No. 227-27-042, dated June 16,
1997; M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service Bulletin
No. CC7-27-010 R2, dated December 5, 2014; and Fairchild Aircraft SA227
Series Commuter Category Service Bulletin No. CC7-27-011, dated June
16, 1997. The service information describes procedures for inspecting
for movement and correct torque of the elevator control pivot bearing,
inspecting the elevator control rod for damage, and replacing parts as
necessary. The service information also adds a repetitive replacement
of the control column pivot bearings at 10,000 hours TIS and requires
replacement of the control column pivot bearing with the improved
design within 35,000 hours TIS. This information is reasonably
available because the interested parties have access to it through
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section of the NPRM.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would retain none of the requirements of AD 97-02-
02. This proposed AD would require inspecting for movement and correct
torque of the elevator control pivot bearing, inspecting the elevator
control rod for damage, and replacing parts as necessary. This proposed
AD would also require a 10,000-hour TIS repetitive replacement of the
control column pivot bearing and require replacement of the control
column pivot bearing with the improved design within 35,000 hours TIS.
Replacing the original control column pivot bearing with the improved
design terminates the requirement to repetitively replace the original
control column pivot bearing every 10,000 hours.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 360 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
             Action                  Labor cost               Parts cost              product        operators
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Inspection of torque on the      2 work-hours x $85  Not applicable.............            $170         $61,200
 control column pivot bearing.    per hour = $170.
Control column pivot bearing     8 work-hours x $85  300........................             980         352,800
 replacement.                     per hour = $680.
New designed control column      20 work-hours x     2,450......................           4,150       1,494,000
 pivot bearing replacement.       $85 per hour =
                                  $1,700.
Elevator rod end bolt            4 work-hours x $85  10.........................             350         126,000
 replacement.                     per hour = $340.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
97-02-02, Amendment 39-9886 (62 FR 2552, January 17, 1997), and adding
the following new AD:

M7 Aerospace: Docket No. FAA-2015-2207; Directorate Identifier 2015-
CE-003-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by July 31,
2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 97-02-02, Amendment 39-9886 (62 FR 2552,
January 17, 1997).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA26-AT, SA26-T,
SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT,
SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), SA227-TT, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

    AD 97-02-02 (62 FR 2552, January 17, 1997) (``AD 97-02-02'')
resulted from reports of Fairchild SA227 series airplanes losing
pitch control in-flight. This supersedure was prompted by an
operator experiencing

complete loss of elevator control because of failure of the bolt
attaching the elevator control rod to the elevator walking beam
under the cockpit floor. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of
pitch control, which if not corrected, could result in loss of
airplane control.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done. Models SA227-CC and SA227-DC, serial numbers
892, 893, and 895 and up, have the revised (modified) configuration.
Since those airplanes are already in compliance, they do not have to
do the actions in paragraphs (h) or (i) of this AD, including all
subparagraphs. Those airplanes must still do the actions required in
paragraph (j) of this AD, including all subparagraphs.

(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information

    This AD allows credit for the control column pivot bearing
torque check and initial replacement required in paragraph (i)(2) of
this AD and the elevator rod bolt inspection and initial replacement
required in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(3)(i) of this AD, if done
before the effective date of this AD, following the procedures
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information listed in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of
this AD:
    (1) M7 Aerospace SA227 Commuter Category Service Bulletin No.
CC7-27-010, original issue or revision 1.
    (2) M7 Aerospace SA227 Series Service Bulletin No. 227-27-041,
original issue or revision 1.
    (3) M7 Aerospace SA226 Series Service Bulletin No. 226-27-060,
original issue or revision 1.
    (4) M7 Aerospace SA26 Series Service Bulletin No. 26-27-30-046,
original issue or revision 1.

(h) Control Column Pivot Bearing Revised (Modified) Configuration

    (1) On or before the airplane accumulates a total of 35,000
hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 1,000 hours TIS after
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, you must
revise (modify) the control column pivot bearing configuration with
the improved design. Use the applicable service information listed
in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(iv) of this AD. Revising
(modifying) the configuration of the control column pivot bearing
with the improved design terminates the actions for paragraph (i) of
this AD, including all subparagraphs, but you must still complete
the required actions in paragraph (j) of this AD, including all
subparagraphs.
    (i) Fairchild Aircraft SA26 Series Service Bulletin No. 26-27-
30-047, dated June 16, 1997;
    (ii) Fairchild Aircraft SA226 Series Service Bulletin No. 226-
27-061, dated June 16, 1997;
    (iii) Fairchild Aircraft SA227 Series Service Bulletin No. 227-
27-042, dated June 16, 1997; or
    (iv) Fairchild Aircraft SA227 Series Commuter Category No. CC7-
27-011, dated June 16, 1997.
    (2) You may at any time before 35,000 hours TIS revise (modify)
the control column pivot bearing configuration with the improved
design to terminate the repetitive replacement of the original
control column pivot bearing using the applicable service
information listed in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(iv) of
this AD. This action terminates the requirements of paragraph (i) of
this AD, including all subparagraphs, but you must still complete
the required actions in pargraph (j) of this AD, including all
subparagraphs.

(i) Torque Check or Replacement of the Control Column Pivot Bearing

    (1) Use the service information, as applicable, listed in
paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD to do a control
column pivot bearing torque check or replacement at the applicable
compliance times in paragraph (i)(2) or (i)(3) of this AD, including
all subparagraphs:
    (i) M7 Aerospace LLC SA26 Series Service Bulletin No. 26-27-30-
046 R2, dated December 5, 2014;
    (ii) M7 Aerospace LLC SA226 Series Service Bulletin No. 226-27-
060 R2, dated December 5, 2014;
    (iii) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Service Bulletin No. 227-27-
041 R2, dated December 5, 2014; or
    (iv) M7 Aerospace LLC SA227 Series Commuter Category Service
Bulletin No. CC7-27-010 R2, December 5, 2014.
    (2) For airplanes where the control column pivot bearing has
been torque checked or replaced within the last 10,000 hours TIS
before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service
information listed in paragraph (g)(1) through (g)(4) or (i)(1)(i)
through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD, do one of the following actions:
    (i) Within the next 10,000 hours TIS after the last control
column pivot bearing replacement or within the next 1,000 hours TIS
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and
repetitively thereafter every 10,000 hours TIS, replace the control
column pivot bearing following paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service information listed in
paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD; or
    (ii) Within the next 10,000 hours TIS after the last control
column pivot bearing replacement or within the next 1,000 hours TIS
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, revise
(modify) the control column pivot bearing configuration with the
improved design using the applicable service information listed in
paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(iv) of this AD. Revising
(modifying) the configuration of the control column pivot bearing
with the improved design terminates the repetitive replacement of
the original control column pivot bearing. No other actions are
required for paragraph (i) of this AD, including all subparagraphs,
but you must still complete the actions in paragraph (j) of this AD,
including all subparagraphs.
    (3) For airplanes where the control column pivot bearing has not
been torque checked or replaced within the last 10,000 hours TIS
before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service
information listed in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) or (i)(1)(i)
through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD, within the next 200 hours TIS after
the effective date of this AD, torque check the control column pivot
bearing following paragraph 2.A. of the service information listed
in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD.
    (4) If nut movement occurs during the torque check required in
paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, do one of the following actions:
    (i) Before further flight and repetitively thereafter at
intervals not to exceed every 10,000 hours TIS, replace the control
column pivot bearing following paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service information listed in
paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD; or
    (ii) Before further flight, revise (modify) the control column
pivot bearing configuration with the improved design using the
applicable service information listed in paragraphs (h)(1)(i)
through (h)(1)(iv) of this AD. Revising (modifying) the
configuration of the control column pivot bearing with the improved
design terminates the repetitive replacement of the original control
column pivot bearing. No other actions are required for paragraph
(i) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, but you must still
complete the actions in paragraph (j) of this AD, including all
subparagraphs.
    (5) If no nut movement occurs during the torque check required
in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, do one of the following actions:
    (i) Within the next 1,000 hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD, replace the control column pivot bearing following
paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information listed in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through
(i)(1)(iv) of this AD; or
    (ii) Within the next 1,000 hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD, revise (modify) the control column pivot bearing
configuration with the improved design using the applicable service
information listed in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(iv) of
this AD. Revising (modifying) the configuration of the control
column pivot bearing with the improved design terminates the
repetitive replacement of the original control column pivot bearing.

(j) Inspect the Elevator Control Rod Ends and Hardware

    (1) Within the next 200 hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD, inspect the elevator control rod ends and hardware for
wear, creasing, or other damage and verify the elevator rod bolt and
attachment hardware for correct configuration following paragraph
2.D. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service
information listed in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of
this AD.
    (2) If any damage is found during the inspection required in
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD or the elevator rod bolt and attachment
hardware does not match the correct configuration, before further
flight, replace the elevator rod bolt, rod ends, and associated
hardware following paragraph 2.D.

of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service
information listed in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of
this AD.
    (3) Replace the elevator rod end bolt and associated hardware
following paragraph 2.D. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information listed in paragraphs (i)(1)(i)
through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD at whichever of the following
compliance times applies and repetitively thereafter at intervals
not to exceed 10,000 hours TIS:
    (i) For airplanes where the elevator rod bolt has been replaced:
Within the next 10,000 hours TIS after the last elevator rod bolt
replacement or within the next 1,000 hours TIS after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later; or
    (ii) For airplanes where the elevator rod bolt has never been
replaced: Within the next 200 hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD.

 (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(l) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Andrew McAnaul,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100
Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210)
308-3365; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact M7
Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may
view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
816-329-4148.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 9, 2015.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-56175; File No. SR-NASD-2007-055]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. (n/k/a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.);
Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Relating to Interpretative
Material 9216, Violations Appropriate for Disposition Under Plan
Pursuant to SEC Rule 19d-1(c)(2)

July 31, 2007.
    Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on July 24, 2007, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
(``NASD'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC''
or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I,
II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by
NASD.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments
on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ On July 26, 2007, the Commission approved a proposed rule
change filed by NASD to amend NASD's Certificate of Incorporation to
reflect its name change to the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Inc., or FINRA, in connection with the consolidation of
the member firm regulatory functions of NASD and NYSE Regulation,
Inc. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56146 (July 26, 2007).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    NASD is proposing to amend Interpretative Material 9216 (Violations
Appropriate for Disposition Under Plan Pursuant to SEC Rule 19d-
1(c)(2)) (``IM-9216'') to expand the list of violations eligible for
disposition under NASD's Minor Rule Violation Plan (``MRVP''). The
proposed rule change also would delete from IM-9216 references to NASD
rules that have been rescinded. The text of the proposed rule change is
available at NASD, the Commission's Public Reference Room, and http://www.finra.org
.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    On November 28, 2006, NASD and the NYSE Group, Inc. (``NYSE
Group'') announced a plan to consolidate their member regulation
operations into a combined organization (the ``Transaction'') that will
be the sole U.S. private-sector provider of member firm regulation for
securities firms that do business with the public.\4\ This
consolidation will streamline the broker-dealer regulatory system,
combine technologies, permit the establishment of a single set of rules
and group examiners with complementary

areas of expertise in a single organization--all of which will serve to
enhance oversight of U.S. securities firms and help ensure investor
protection.
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    \4\ On July 26, 2007, the Commission approved amendments to
NASD's By-Laws to implement governance and related changes to
accommodate the consolidation of the member firm regulatory
functions of NASD and NYSE Regulation, Inc. See Securities Exchange
Act Release No. 56145 (July 26, 2007).
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    The combined organization, FINRA,\5\ will work expeditiously to
consolidate the rules that apply to its member firms, reducing to one
the two sets of rules currently applicable to members of both the NASD
and NYSE (``Dual Members''). During an interim period, however, until
the adoption of a consolidated rulebook, NASD has proposed to
incorporate into FINRA's rulebook certain NYSE Rules that pertain to
the regulation of member firm conduct (the ``Incorporated NYSE
Rules'').\6\ The Incorporated NYSE Rules will apply solely to Dual
Members until such time as FINRA adopts, subject to Commission
approval, consolidated rules applicable to all of its members.
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    \5\ See supra note 3. The Commission notes that the Transaction
closed on July 30, 2007.
    See telephone conference between Nancy Burke-Sanow, Assistant
Director, Commission, and Patrice Gliniecki, Senior Vice President
and Deputy General Counsel, FINRA, on July 31, 2007.
    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56147 (July 26,
2007) (SR-NASD-2007-054, Exhibit 5) (incorporating certain NYSE
Rules relating to member firm conduct into FINRA's rulebook).
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    As discussed in SR-NASD-2007-054, NASD is not proposing to
incorporate, among other rules, the NYSE Disciplinary Rules or related
interpretations, including NYSE's MRVP as set forth in NYSE Rule 476A
(Imposition of Fines for Minor Violation(s) of Rules).\7\ However, the
instant proposed rule change would amend NASD's MRVP to include those
Incorporated NYSE Rules currently enumerated in NYSE's MRVP. This would
permit FINRA, during the interim period until the adoption of a
consolidated rulebook, to impose a fine for minor rule violations by a
Dual Member of the Incorporated NYSE Rules in lieu of commencing
disciplinary proceedings.
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    \7\ NASD is not proposing to incorporate NYSE's MRVP (NYSE Rule
476A), because NYSE Rule 476A contains procedures that would
conflict with the finding of a minor rule violation by FINRA. For
example, NYSE Rule 476A permits a person against whom a fine is
imposed to contest the NYSE's fine determination by, among other
things, appealing to the NYSE board of directors.
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    The proposed amendments to IM-9216 also would specify the
applicability of the rules listed therein to various members of FINRA.
Specifically, any Dual Member (including any persons affiliated with
such member) may be subject to a fine under Rule 9216(b) with respect
to any rule listed in IM-9216 that applies to such member or person;
provided, however, that any Dual Member that was not also a member of
NASD as of the date of closing of the Transaction and that does not
engage in any activities that would have required it to be an NASD
member (and its affiliated persons that are not otherwise subject to
NASD rules) would only be subject to a fine under Rule 9216(b) with
respect to the following rules listed in IM-9216: Any NYSE rule, SEC
Exchange Act rule, NASD By-Law or Schedule to By-Laws, or the NASD Rule
8000 Series. In addition, any member of FINRA that is not also a member
of the NYSE (and its associated persons that are not otherwise subject
to NYSE rules) may be subject to a fine under Rule 9216(b) with respect
to any rule listed in IM-9216, with the exception of the NYSE rules.
    NASD is not proposing to adopt the provision in NYSE's MRVP that
establishes a $5,000 maximum fine that may be imposed under NYSE's MRVP
for minor violations of NYSE rules. Rather, FINRA would continue to
apply the $2,500 maximum fine level under NASD's MRVP in determining
fine levels for minor violations of either an NASD or NYSE rule
included in NASD's MRVP. Among other things, such an approach helps to
ensure greater consistency in the administration of the disciplinary
process for FINRA and its members, as well as in the related reporting
obligations for minor violations of rules.\8\
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    \8\ Rule 19d-1(c)(2) under the Act provides that any
disciplinary action taken by a self-regulatory organization
(``SRO'') against any person of a rule of the SRO that has been
designated as a minor rule violation pursuant to a plan is not
considered ``final'' for purposes of Rule 19d-1(c)(1) if the
sanction imposed consists of a fine not exceeding $2,500 and the
sanctioned person has not sought an adjudication, including a
hearing, or otherwise exhausted his administrative remedies at the
SRO with respect to the matter. SROs are permitted to report such
minor rule violations (where the fine does not exceed $2,500) to the
SEC on a periodic, rather than immediate, basis. In addition,
members are not required to report ``minor rule violations'' on the
Forms BD, U4 or U5 (as such term is defined on the forms). These
forms provide that a rule violation may be designated as ``minor''
under a plan approved by the SEC if, among other things, the
sanction imposed consists of a fine of $2,500 or less. See also
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 40193 (July 10, 1998), 63 FR
39338 (July 22, 1998) (Order Granting Approval to Proposed Rule
Change Relating to Fines for Disruptive Action on the Options Floor)
(SR-PCX-98-21) (stating in the context of amendments to the Pacific
Exchange's (now NYSE Arca) MRVP that, as noted in PCX's MRVP,
pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Release No. 30958, any person or
organization found in violation of a minor rule under the MRVP is
not required to report such violation on Form BD, provided that,
among other things, the sanction imposed consists of a fine not
exceeding $2,500).
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    Finally, the proposed rule change would delete from IM-9216
references to NASD rules that have been rescinded. On June 30, 2006,
the Commission approved SR-NASD-2005-087, which, among other things,
deleted NASD Rules 4619, 4642, 4652, 5430, 6720, and 8212 from the NASD
Manual.\9\ On September 28, 2006, the Commission approved SR-NASD-2006-
091, which, among other things, deleted NASD Rule 6420.\10\
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    \9\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54084 (June 30, 2006),
71 FR 38935 (July 10, 2006) (Order Approving SR-NASD-2005-087).
    \10\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54537 (September 28,
2006), 71 FR 59173 (October 6, 2006) (Order Approving SR-NASD-2006-
091).
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    The proposed rule change will become effective upon the later of
the closing of the Transaction or the Commission's approval of the
proposed rule change.
2. Statutory Basis
    NASD believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the
provisions of section 15A of the Act,\11\ including section 15A(b)(2)
of the Act,\12\ in that it will permit FINRA to carry out the purposes
of the Act, to comply with the Act and to enforce compliance by FINRA
members and persons associated with members with the Act, the rules and
regulations thereunder and FINRA rules. The proposed rule change also
is consistent with section 15A(b)(7) of the Act,\13\ in that it will
provide that FINRA members and their associated persons are
appropriately disciplined for violations of FINRA rules. The proposed
rule change also is consistent with section 15A(b)(8) of the Act \14\
in that it furthers the statutory goals of providing a fair procedure
for disciplining members and their associated persons. The addition of
these violations to NASD's MRVP will provide FINRA staff with the
ability to impose minor rule violations for the Incorporated NYSE Rules
that are currently enumerated in NYSE's MRVP.
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-3.
    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-3(b)(2).
    \13\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-3(b)(7).
    \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-3(b)(8).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    NASD does not believe that the proposed rule change will result in
any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

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

    Written comments were neither solicited nor received.

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

    Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may
designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to
be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the NASD consents, the Commission will:
    (A) By order approve such proposed rule change, or
    (B) Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml.
); or     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-NASD-2007-055 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASD-2007-055. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all

written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and
copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of FINRA. All comments
received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit
personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit
only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASD-2007-055 and should be
submitted on or before August 28, 2007.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
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[Release No. 34-56128; File No. SR-ISE-2007-55]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange,
LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of
Proposed Rule Change Relating to Linkage Fees

July 24, 2007.
    Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on June 29, 2007, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE''
or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and
II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the

Exchange. This order provides notice of the proposed rule change and
approves the proposed rule change on an accelerated basis.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    ISE proposes to extend until July 31, 2008 the current pilot
program regarding transaction fees charged for trades executed through
the intermarket options linkage (``Linkage''). The text of the proposed
rule change is available at the Exchange, the Commission's Public
Reference Room, and http://www.ise.com.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The purpose of this proposed rule change is to extend for one year
the pilot program establishing ISE fees for Principal Orders (``P
Orders'') and Principal Acting as Agent Orders (``P/A Orders'') sent
through Linkage and executed on ISE. The fees currently are effective
for a pilot period scheduled to expire on July 31, 2007.\3\ This filing
would extend the pilot program for another year, through July 31, 2008.
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    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54204 (July 25,
2006), 71 FR 43548 (August 1, 2006) (SR-ISE-2006-38) (extending the
Linkage fee pilot program).
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    ISE fees affected by this filing are: The Linkage P Order fee of
$0.24 per contract; the Linkage P/A Order fee of $0.15 per contract; a
surcharge fee of between $0.05 and $0.15 for trading certain licensed
products; and a $0.03 comparison fee (collectively ``linkage fees'').
These are the same fees that all ISE members pay for non-customer
transactions executed on the Exchange.\4\ ISE does not charge for the
execution of Satisfaction Orders \5\ sent through Linkage and is not
proposing to charge for such orders.
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    \4\ ISE charges these fees only to its members, generally firms
who clear P Orders and P/A Orders for market makers on the other
linked exchanges.
    \5\ The term ``Satisfaction Order'' is defined in ISE Rule
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    The Exchange believes it is appropriate to charge fees for P Orders
and P/A Orders executed through Linkage. Notably, while market makers
on competing exchanges always can match a better price on ISE, they
never are obligated to send orders to ISE through Linkage. However, if
such market makers do seek ISE's liquidity, whether through
conventional orders or through the use of P Orders or P/A Orders, the
Exchange believes it is appropriate to charge its members the same fees
levied on other non-customer orders. ISE appreciates that there has
been limited experience with Linkage and that the Commission is
continuing to study Linkage in general and the effect of fees on
Linkage trading. Thus, this filing would extend the status quo with
Linkage fees for an additional year.
2. Statutory Basis
    The basis under the Act for this proposed rule change is the
requirement under section 6(b)(4) \6\ that an exchange have an
equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among
its members and other persons using its facilities. As discussed above,
ISE believes that this proposed rule change will equitably allocate
fees by having all non-customer users of ISE transaction services pay
the same fees. The Exchange believes that, if it were to not charge
linkage fees, the Exchange's fee would not be equitable, in that ISE
members would be subsidizing the trading of their competitors, all of
whom access the same trading services.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The proposed rule change does not impose any burden on competition
that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of
the Act. Moreover, failing to adopt the proposed rule change would
impose a burden on competition by requiring ISE members to subsidize
the trading of their competitors.

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

    The Exchange has not solicited, and does not intend to solicit,
comments on this proposed rule change. The Exchange has not received
any unsolicited written comments from members or other interested
parties.

III. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml.
); or     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-ISE-2007-55 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-ISE-2007-55. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all

written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and
copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-ISE-2007-55 and should be
submitted on or before August 22, 2007.

IV. Commission's Findings and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of
the Proposed Rule Change

    After careful consideration, the Commission finds that the proposed
rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the
rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national securities
exchange,\7\ and, in particular, the requirements of section 6(b) of
the Act \8\ and the rules and regulations thereunder. The Commission
finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with section 6(b)(4)
of the Act,\9\ which requires that the rules of the Exchange provide
for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other
charges among its members and other persons using its facilities. The
Commission believes that the extension of the Linkage fee pilot until
July 31, 2008 will give the Exchange and the Commission further
opportunity to evaluate whether such fees are appropriate.
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    \7\ In approving this rule change, the Commission notes that it
has considered the proposal's impact on efficiency, competition, and
capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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    The Commission also finds good cause for approving the proposed
rule change prior to the 30th day after the date of publication of the
notice of filing thereof in the Federal Register. The Commission
believes that granting accelerated approval of the proposed rule change
will preserve the Exchange's existing pilot program for Linkage fees
without interruption as the Exchange and the Commission continue
considering the appropriateness of Linkage fees. Therefore, the
Commission finds good cause, consistent with section 19(b)(2) of the
Exchange Act,\10\ to approve the proposed rule change on an accelerated
basis.
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V. Conclusion

    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\11\ that the proposed rule change (SR-ISE-2007-55), be and it
hereby is, approved on an accelerated basis.
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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Sunshine Act Meeting

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the
Government in the Sunshine Act, Pub. L. 94-409, that the Securities and
Exchange Commission will hold a Closed Meeting on Thursday, January 15,
2009 at 2 p.m.
    Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the
Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting.
Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters also may be
present.
    The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has
certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth
in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR
200.402(a)(3), (5), (7), 9(ii) and (10), permit consideration of the
scheduled matters at the Closed Meeting.
    Commissioner Casey, as duty officer, voted to consider the items
listed for the Closed Meeting in closed session.
    The subject matter of the Closed Meeting scheduled for Thursday,
January 15, 2009 will be:
    formal orders of investigation; institution and settlement of
injunctive actions;
    institution and settlement of administrative proceedings of an
enforcement nature; and
    other matters relating to enforcement proceedings.
    At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in
the scheduling of meeting items.
    For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have
been added, deleted or postponed, please contact: The Office of the
Secretary at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: January 8, 2009.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ID-8512-001]

Miller, Paul J.; Notice of Filing

    Take notice that on May 29, 2020, Paul J. Miller, submitted for
filing, an application for authority to hold interlocking positions,
pursuant to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 825d
(b), part 45 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR part 45.8 (2019).
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or
before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://ferc.gov) using the
eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits
in the docket number field to access the document. At this time, the
Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public Reference
Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning
the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the President on
March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free, (886) 208-
3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    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 may mail
similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in
docketed proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services,
12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 19, 2020.

    Dated: May 29, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 52 and 70

[EPA-R07-OAR-2009-0913; FRL-9186-4]

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of
Nebraska

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the State
Implementation Plan (SIP) and Operating Permits Program to revise the
state definition of volatile organic compounds; clarify language and
incorporate rules related to construction permits to incorporate
application fees and include a mechanism to use construction permits to
accomplish other permitting needs; and clarify language related to open
fires and explicitly include an exemption for fires used for religious
activities. Approval of these revisions will ensure consistency between
the state and Federally-approved rules.

DATES: Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by
September 10, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R07-
OAR-2009-0913, by mail to Chrissy Wolfersberger, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air Planning and Development Branch, 901 North 5th
Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Comments may also be submitted
electronically or through hand delivery/courier by following the
detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule
located in the rules section of this Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chrissy Wolfersberger at<PHONE_NUMBER>

or by e-mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the final rules section of the Federal
Register, EPA is approving revisions to the state's SIP and Operating
Permits Program as a direct final rule without prior proposal because
the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and
anticipates no relevant adverse comments to this action. A detailed
rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no
relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action, no
further activity is contemplated in relation to this action. If EPA
receives relevant adverse comments, the direct final rule will be
withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a
subsequent final rule based on this proposed action. EPA will not
institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties
interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on part of this rule
and if that part can be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may
adopt as final those parts of the rule that are not the subject of an
adverse comment. For additional information, see the direct final rule
which is located in the rules section of this Federal Register.

    Dated: July 21, 2010.
William Rice,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 7.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14223-000]

Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC; Notice of Preliminary
Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions
To Intervene, and Competing Applications

    On July 13, 2011, Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC filed an
application, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act,
proposing to study the feasibility of the Dorchester--Maurice Tidal
Energy Project, which would be located on the Maurice River in
Cumberland County, New Jersey. The proposed project would not use a dam
or impoundment. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is
to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application
during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the
permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise
enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners' express
permission.
    The proposed project would consist of: (1) Installation of 1 to 10
NC Sea Dragon or Red Hawk tidal turbines at a rated capacity of 100
kilowatts, (2) an estimated 700 meters in length of additional
transmission infrastructure, and (3) appurtenant facilities. The
project is estimated to have an annual minimum generation of 3,504,000
kilowatt-hours with the installation of 10 units.
    Applicant Contact: Mr. Roger Bason, Natural Currents Energy
Services, LLC, 24 Roxanne Boulevard, Highland, New York 12561, (845)
691-4009.
    FERC Contact: Woohee Choi<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file
competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice.
Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements
of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and
competing applications may be filed electronically via the Internet.
See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's
Web site http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can
submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior
registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information
at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-(866) 208-3676,
or for TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>. Although the Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file,
mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426.
    More information about this project, including a copy of the
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of the
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp.
Enter the docket number (P-14223-000) in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

    Dated: October 26, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-3571-EM; Docket ID FEMA-2021-0001]

California; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for
the State of California (FEMA-3571-EM), dated September 1, 2021, and
related determinations.

DATES: This amendment was issued November 10, 2021.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the incident
period for this emergency is closed effective October 21, 2021.

    The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance
Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and
Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing
Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other
Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially
Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2021-27199 Filed 12-15-21; 8:45 am]
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