27799 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 98 / Wednesday, May 21, 2003 / Notices amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Congress directed EPA to develop a screening program, using appropriate validated test systems and other scientifically relevant information, to determine whether certain substances may have hormonal effects in humans. In 1996, EPA chartered a scientific advisory committee, the Endocrine Disruptor Screening and Testing Advisory Committee ( EDSTAC), under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act ( FACA ) to advise it on establishing a program to carry out Congress' directive. EDSTAC recommended a multi step approach including a series of screens ( Tier I screens) and tests ( Tier II tests) for determining whether a chemical substance may have an effect in humans similar to that produced by naturally occurring hormones. EPA adopted almost all of EDSTAC's recommendations in the program that it developed, the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program ( EDSP), to carry out Congress' directive. EDSTAC also recognized that there currently are no validated test systems for determining whether a chemical may have an effect in humans that is similar to an effect produced by naturally occurring hormones. Consequently, EPA is in the process of developing and validating the screens and tests that EDSTAC recommended for inclusion in the EDSP. In carrying out this validation exercise, EPA is working closely with, and adhering to the principles of the Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Validation of Alternate Methods ( ICCVAM). EPA also is working closely with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's ( OECD) Endocrine Testing and Assessment Task Force to validate and harmonize endocrine screening tests of international interest. Finally, to ensure that EPA has the best and most up to date advice available regarding the validation of the screens and tests in the EDSP, EPA formed the Endocrine Disruptor Methods Validation Subcommittee ( EDMVS) of the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology ( NACEPT). EDMVS provides independent advice and counsel to the Agency through NACEPT, on scientific and technical issues related to validation of the EDSP Tier I screens and Tier II tests, including advice on methods for reducing animal use, refining procedures involving animals to make them less stressful, and replacing animals where scientifically appropriate. The EDMVS has held six meetings since its establishment in September 2001. The objectives of the first meeting, which was held in October 2001, ( docket control number OPPT   42212D) were for EPA to provide: 1. An overview of EPA's Endocrine Disruptor Program. 2. Background information on test protocol validation and approaches. 3. For the EDMVS to develop a clear understanding of their scope, purpose, and operating procedures. 4. The EDMVS and the EDSP to determine the next steps. The objectives of the December 2001 meeting ( docket control number OPPT   42212E) were for the EDMVS to provide input and advice on: 1. EDMVS's mission statement and work plan. 2. The in utero through lactation assay detailed review paper. 3. The pubertal assay study design for the multi dose and chemical array protocols. 4. The mammalian one generation study design. The objectives of the March 2002 meeting ( docket control number 42212F) were for the EDMVS to provide input and advice on: 1. EPA's implementation process and practical aspects of validation. 2. The in utero through lactation assay protocol. 3. The fish reproduction assay detailed review paper. 4. Special studies, the fathead minnow assays, vitellogenin assay, and avian dosing protocol. 5. The steroidogenesis detailed review paper. 6. The aromatase detailed review paper. 7. A proposed standard suite of chemicals for testing in the Tier I screening assays. 8. The current efforts related to evaluating the relevance of animal data to human health. 9. EPA's approach to addressing low dose issues. The objective of the June 2002 teleconference meeting ( docket ID number OPPT   2002   0020) was for the EDMVS to provide input and advice on the steroidogenesis detailed review paper. The objectives of the July 2002 meeting ( docket ID number OPPT   2002   0029) were: 1. To review the screening criteria, recommended by EDSTAC and adopted by EDSP for screens. 2. To receive an update of the NICEATM estrogen and androgen receptor binding efforts. 3. To discuss and provide advice on general dose setting issues; and to provide comments and advice on:   A pubertal special study restricted feeding.   A mammalian 2 generation draft PTU special study.   An amphibian metamorphosis detailed review paper.   An invertebrate detailed review paper. The objective of the December 2002 teleconference meeting ( docket ID number OPPT   2002   0059) was for the EDMVS to provide input and advice on the Tier II fish life cycle assay detailed review paper.

III. Meeting Objectives for the June 5   6, 2003 Meeting The objectives of the June 5   6, 2003 ( docket ID number OPPT   2003   0016) are for EDMVS to provide input and advice on: 1. The Tier II Mammalian 2 generation special study on the onegeneration extension results. 2. The Tier I steroidogenesis ( sliced testes) study results. 3. To provide the status of the Tier I study results of the aromatase placental tissue study. A list of the EDMVS members and meeting materials are available on our web site ( http:// www. epa. gov/ scipoly/ oscpendo/ edmvs. htm) and in the public docket.

List of Subjects Environmental protection, Endocrine system, Endocrine disruptors, Endocrine disruptor screening program.

Dated: May 9, 2003. Joseph Merenda, Director, Office of Science Coordination and Policy, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. [ FR Doc. 03   12484 Filed 5   20   03; 8: 45 am]

BILLING CODE 6560   50   S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ OPP   2003   0142; FRL   7308   4]

Fenhexamid; Notice of Filing Pesticide Petitions to Establish a Tolerance for a Certain Pesticide Chemical in or on Food AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of a certain VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 15: 43 May 20, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 21MYN1. SGM 21MYN1 27800 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 98 / Wednesday, May 21, 2003 / Notices pesticide chemical in or on various food commodities. DATES: Comments, identified by docket ID number OPP   2003   0142, must be received on or before June 20, 2003. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/ courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sidney Jackson, Registration Division ( 7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001; telephone number: ( 703) 305   7610; e mail address: jackson. sidney@ epa. gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. The 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. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:

  Crop production ( NAICS 111)   Animal production ( NAICS 112)   Food manufacturing ( NAICS 311)   Pesticide manufacturing ( NAICS 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. 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. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification ( ID) number OPP   2003   0142. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information ( CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch ( PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall # 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8: 30 a. m. to 4 p. m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The docket telephone number is ( 703) 305   5805. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through EPA's Internet under the `` Federal Register'' listings at http:// www. epa. gov/ fedrgstr/. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I. B. 1. Once in the system, select `` search,'' then key in the appropriate docket ID number. Certain types of information will not be placed in EPA's Dockets. Information claimed as CBI and other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute, which is not included in the official public docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material will not be placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be available only in printed, paper form in the official public docket. To the extent feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made available in EPA's electronic public docket. When a document is selected from the index list in EPA Dockets, the system will identify whether the document is available for viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I. B. EPA intends to work towards providing electronic access to all of the publicly available docket materials through EPA's electronic public docket. For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA's electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. Where practical, physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph will be placed in EPA's electronic public docket along with a brief description written by the docket staff.

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments? You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/ courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the appropriate docket ID number in the subject line on the first page of your comment. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked `` late.'' EPA is not required to consider these late comments. If you wish to submit CBI or information that is otherwise protected by statute, please follow the instructions in Unit I. D. Do not use EPA Dockets or e mail to submit CBI or information protected by statute. 1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as prescribed in this unit, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an email address or other contact information in the body of your comment. Also include this contact information on the outside of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your comment. EPA's policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 15: 43 May 20, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 21MYN1. SGM 21MYN1 27801 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 98 / Wednesday, May 21, 2003 / Notices and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. i. EPA dockets. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for receiving comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once in the system, select `` search,'' and then key in docket ID number OPP   2003   0142. The system is an `` anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your identity, e mail address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. ii. E mail. Comments may be sent by e mail to opp docket@ epa. gov, Attention: Docket ID number OPP   2003   0142. In contrast to EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e mail system is not an `` anonymous access'' system. If you send an e mail comment directly to the docket without going through EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e mail system automatically captures your e mail address. E mail addresses that are automatically captured by EPA's e mail system are included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. iii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM that you mail to the mailing address identified in Unit I. C. 2. These electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. 2. By mail. Send your comments to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch ( PIRIB) ( 7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs ( OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001, Attention: Docket ID number OPP   2003   0142. 3. By hand delivery or courier. Deliver your comments to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch ( PIRIB), Office of Pesticide Programs ( OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal Mall # 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA, Attention: Docket ID number OPP   2003   0142. Such deliveries are only accepted during the docket's normal hours of operation as identified in Unit I. B. 1.

D. How Should I Submit CBI to the Agency? Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI electronically through EPA's electronic public docket or by e mail. You may claim information that you submit to EPA as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI ( if you submit CBI on disk or CD ROM, 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 CBI). Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes any 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 and EPA's electronic public docket. If you submit the copy that does not contain CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM clearly that it does not contain CBI. Information not marked as CBI will be included in the public docket and EPA's electronic public docket without prior notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

E. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/ or data you used that support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns. 6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this notice. 7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal Register citation.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

EPA has received pesticide petitions as follows proposing the establishment and/ or amendment of regulations for residues of a certain pesticide chemical in or on various food commodities under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( FFDCA), 21 U. S. C. 346a. EPA has determined that these petitions contain data or information regarding the elements set forth in FFDCA section 408( d)( 2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data support granting of the petitions. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on the petitions.

List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives, Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Dated: May 9, 2003. Debra Edwards, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

Summary of Petitions The petitioner's summary of the pesticide petitions is printed below as required by FFDCA section 408( d)( 3). The summary of the petitions was prepared by the Arvesta Corporation, 100 First Street, Suite 1700, San Francisco, CA 94105 and represents the view of Arvesta Corporation. The petitions summary announces the availability of a description of the analytical methods available to EPA for the detection and measurement of the pesticide chemical residues or an explanation of why no such method is needed.

Interregional Research Project Number 4 PP 2E6463, 2E6496, 3E6532, and 3E6541 EPA has received pesticide petitions 2E6463, 2E6496, 3E6532, and 3E6541, from the Interregional Research Project Number 4 ( IR   4), Center for Minor Crop Pest Management, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 681 U. S. Highway # 1 South, North Brunswick, NJ 08902   3390 proposing, pursuant to section 408( d) of the FFDCA, 21 U. S. C. 346a( d), to amend 40 CFR 180.553 by establishing tolerances for residues of fenhexamid, N( 2,3 dichloro 4 hydroxyphenyl) 1 methyl cyclohexane carboxamide, in or on raw agricultural commodities as follows: 1. PP 2E6463 proposes a tolerance in or on kiwifruit ( post harvest) at 15.0 parts per million ( ppm). 2. PP 2E6496 proposes to establish tolerances in or on cucumber at 2.0 ppm, and vegetable, fruiting, group 8 at 2.0 ppm. 3. PP 3E6532 proposes a tolerance in or on leafy greens subgroup 4A, except spinach, at 30.0 ppm. 4. PP 3E6541 proposes a tolerance in or on fruit, stone, group 12 ( post harvest) at 10 ppm. This action also proposes to further amend 40 CFR 180.553 by deleting the VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 15: 43 May 20, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 21MYN1. SGM 21MYN1 27802 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 98 / Wednesday, May 21, 2003 / Notices entry for stone fruit, except plum ( fresh prune) tolerance at 6.0 ppm as a higher tolerance of 10 ppm for fruit, stone, group 12 ( post harvest) is proposed herein.

A. Residue Chemistry 1. Plant metabolism. The qualitative nature of fenhexamid residues in plants is adequately understood. 2. Analytical method. An adequate method for purposes of enforcement of the proposed fenhexamid tolerances in plant commodities is available. 3. Magnitude of residues. The magnitude of residues for fenhexamid on the proposed commodities is adequately understood.

B. Toxicological Profile In the Federal Register of February 8, 2002 ( 67 FR 6028) ( FRL   6821   2), EPA published the Notice of Filing proposing the establishment of tolerances for residues of fenhexamid on a number of raw agricultural commodities, including caneberry, et. al. That publication summarizes in detail the current state of knowledge regarding the toxicological profile of fenhexamid including aggregate exposure assessment and determination of safety. Interested readers are referred to that document for specific information under Unit II.

C. Aggregate Exposure 1. Dietary exposure   i. Food. Dietary exposure to fenhexamid is limited to the established tolerances for residues of fenhexamid on grapes ( at 4.0 ppm), raisins ( at 6.0 ppm), strawberries ( at 3.0 ppm), almond nutmeat ( at 0.02 ppm), almond hulls ( at 2.0 ppm), stonefruit ( pre harvest, at 5.0 ppm), pear ( at 15 ppm), bushberries ( at 5.0 ppm), caneberries ( at 20 ppm), and pistachios ( at 0.02 ppm); the proposed tolerances in the current submission which are as follows: Cucumber ( at 2.0 ppm), crop group 8 ( fruiting vegetables, at 2.0 ppm), kiwi ( post harvest, at 15.0 ppm), lettuce ( at 30.0 ppm), and crop group 12 ( stonefruit, pre harvest and post harvest, at 10.0 ppm). ii. Drinking water. Review of the environmental fate data indicates that fenhexamid is relatively immobile and rapidly degrades in the soil and water. Fenhexamid dissipates in the environment via several processes. Therefore, Arvesta Corporation believes that a significant contribution to aggregate risk from fenhexamid in drinking water is unlikely. 2. Non dietary exposure. There is no significant potential for nonoccupational exposure to the general public. The proposed uses are limited to agricultural and horticultural use. D. Cumulative Effects Consideration of a common mechanism of toxicity is not appropriate at this time since it has a unique mode of action. Moreover, there is no significant toxicity observed for fenhexamid. Even at toxicology limit doses, only minimal toxicity is observed for fenhexamid. Therefore, Arvesta Corporation concludes that only the potential risks of fenhexamid are considered in the exposure assessment.

E. Safety Determination 1. U. S. population. Considering that the percent of the chronic population adjusted dose ( cPAD) utilized by all current uses ( almonds, bushberries, caneberries, grapes, pear, pistachios, raisins, pre harvest stonefruit, and strawberry) is estimated to be 7% in the Federal Register of April 18, 2002 ( 67 FR 19114) ( FRL   6829   9); considering also the proposed tolerances, proportion of the crops treated and their importance in the diet, the percent of the cPAD utilized by the proposed uses is estimated to 14%. Therefore, Arvesta Corporation believes that the estimates of dietary exposure indicate adequate safety margins for the overall U. S. population. 2. Infants and children. Considering that the percent of the cPAD utilized by all current uses ( almonds, bushberries, caneberries, grapes, pear, pistachios, raisins, pre harvest stonefruit, and strawberry) is estimated to be 66% ( infants) and 17% ( children) ( 67 FR 19114, April 18, 2002); considering also the proposed tolerances, proportion of the crops treated and their importance in the diet, the percent of the cPAD utilized by the proposed uses is estimated to 11% ( infants) and 13% ( children). Therefore, the estimates of dietary exposure indicate adequate safety margins for children. In assessing the potential for additional sensitivity of infants and children to residues of fenhexamid, the available developmental toxicity and reproductive toxicity studies and the potential for endocrine modulation by fenhexamid were considered. Developmental toxicity studies in two species indicate that fenhexamid does not impose additional risks to developing fetuses and is not a teratogen. The 2   generation reproduction study in rats demonstrated that there were no adverse effects on reproductive performance, fertility, fecundity, pup survival, or pup development at non maternally toxic levels. Maternal and developmental no observed adverse effect levels ( NOAELs) and lowest observed adverse effect levels ( LOAELs) were comparable, indicating no increase in susceptibility of developing organisms. No evidence of endocrine effects was noted in any study. It is therefore concluded by Arvesta Corporation that fenhexamid poses no additional risk for infants and children and no additional uncertainty factor is warranted.

F. International Tolerances International tomato tolerances are in effect in France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey ( 1 ppm), and other European countries ( 2 ppm). Kiwi tolerances are as follows: Greece, Italy, and Slovenia ( 10 ppm). Stonefruit tolerances already exist in the U. S. for pre harvest applications as well as in Canada ( 6 ppm), Austria ( cherry, 5 ppm; plum, 2 ppm); Belgium ( cherry, 5 ppm); Germany and Slovenia ( cherry, 5 ppm; peach and plum, 2 ppm), Italy ( cherry, 5 ppm; apricot, peach, and plum 2 ppm); Japan ( peach, 1 ppm), Switzerland ( cherry, 2 ppm) and the United Kingdom ( plum, 1 ppm), and other European countries ( peach and plum, 1 ppm; cherry, 5 ppm). [ FR Doc. 03   12485 Filed 5   20   03; 8: 45 am]

BILLING CODE 6560   60   50   S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ OPP   2003   0167; FRL   7306   9]

Carbofuran; Receipt of Applications for Emergency Exemption, Solicitation of Public Comment AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: EPA has received specific exemption requests from the Texas Department of Agriculture; the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to use the pesticide flowable carbofuran ( Furadan 4F Insecticide/ Nematicide) ( EPA Reg. No. 279   2876) to treat up to 1.8 million acres of cotton in Texas; 100,000 acres of cotton in Oklahoma; and 500,000 acres of cotton in Louisiana to control cotton aphid. The Applicants propose the use of a chemical which has been the subject of a Special Review within EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs, and is intended for a use that could pose a risk similar to the risk posed by uses evaluated under the Special Review. The granular formulation of carbofuran was the subject of a Special Review between the years of 1986   1991, which resulted in a negotiated settlement whereby most of VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 15: 43 May 20, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 21MYN1. SGM 21MYN1


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings 1

June 12, 2008.
    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
corporate filings:
    Docket Numbers: EC08-101-000.
    Applicants: Aircraft Services Corporation; Wachovia New Sub, LLC;
Tatanka Wind Power, LLC.
    Description: Application of Aircraft Services Corporation, et al.
for Order Authorizing Disposition of Jurisdictional Facilities Under
Section 203 of the FPA.
    Filed Date: 06/10/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080610-5086.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, July 01, 2008.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:
    Docket Numbers: ER96-1551-020; ER01-615-016; ER07-965-002; ER08-
1022-001; ER08-1023-001.
    Applicants: Public Service Company of New Mexico.
    Description: Public Service Co of New Mexico et al. submits an
amendment to their pending compliance filing.
    Filed Date: 06/05/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0118.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 26, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER96-2601-021; ER96-2602-010.
    Applicants: DPL Energy, LLC; The Dayton Power and Light Company.
    Description: The Dayton Power and Light Co et al. submits
Substitute First Revised Sheet 1 et al. to FERC Electric Tariff, Second
Revised Volume 6, in compliance with FERC's 6/30/08 order.
    Filed Date: 06/06/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0122.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 27, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER98-4159-013; ER04-268-010; ER06-399-007; ER06-
398-007.
    Applicants: Duquesne Light Company; Duquesne Power, LLC; Duquesne
Keystone, LLC; Duquesne Conemaugh, LLC.
    Description: Duquesne Companies submits a notice of non-material
change in status.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0111.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER01-1266-009; ER01-1267-012; ER01-1268-010;

ER01-1269-009; ER01-1270-012; ER01-1271-010; ER01-1273-010; ER01-1277-
009; ER01-1278-012; ER02-1213-008.
    Applicants: Mirant Bowline, LLC; Mirant California, LLC; Mirant
Canal, LLC; Mirant Chalk Point, LLC; Mirant Delta, LLC; Mirant Kendall,
LLC; Mirant Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Mirant Potomac River, LLC; Mirant
Potrero, LLC; Mirant Energy Trading, LLC.
    Description: Mirant Entities submits a notice of non-material
change in status.
    Filed Date: 06/06/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0119.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 27, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER01-2830-003.
    Applicants: Roseburg Forest Products Company.
    Description: Application of Roseburg Forest Products for Finding as
a Category 1 Seller of Davison Van Cleve, PC.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080609-5124.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER01-390-005; ER99-3450-008; ER99-2769-009; ER00-
2706-006; ER01-2760-005.
    Applicants: Chandler Wind Partners, LLC; Foote Creek II, LLC; Foote
Creek III, LLC; Foote Creek IV, LLC; Ridge Crest Wind Partners, LLC.
    Description: Chandler Wind Partners, LLC et al. submits a notice of
non-material change in status.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0120.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER02-2546-010; ER02-2080-009; ER99-3248-012; ER99-
1213-010.
    Applicants: CED Rock Springs, Inc.; Consolidated Edison Energy MA,
Inc.; Lakewood Cogeneration, L.P.; Ocean Peaking Power, L.L.C.
    Description: The Project Companies submits a notice of non-material
change in status.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0109.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER04-208-005; ER06-1228-003; ER07-589-002.
    Applicants: Citigroup Energy Inc.; Citigroup Energy Canada ULC;
Phibro LLC.
    Description: Citigroup Energy Inc, Citigroup Energy Canada ULC, and
Phibro, LLC submits notice of non-material change in status in
compliance with the reporting requirements of section 35.42 of the
FERC's Regulations.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0110.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-54-002.
    Applicants: ISO New England Inc.
    Description: ISO New England Inc et al. submits proposed revisions
to the ISO's Transmission, Markets and Services Tariff to comply with
FERC's Order issued on 5/7/08.
    Filed Date: 06/10/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080610-0272.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, July 01, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-654-002.
    Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation.
    Description: The California Independent System Operator et al.
submits their instant filing in compliance with FERC's Order issued on
5/9/08.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0123.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-864-001.
    Applicants: Montgomery L' Energia Power Partners LP.
    Description: Montgomery L'Energia Power Partners, LP submits an
amendment to its 4/23/08 application for authorization to sell energy,
capacity, and ancillary services etc.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0112.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-1080-000.
    Applicants: Progress Energy, Inc.
    Description: Carolina Power & Light Company et al. submit
modifications to the Joint Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    Filed Date: 06/06/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080610-0206.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 27, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-1081-000.
    Applicants: The American Electric Power Service Corp.
    Description: American Electric Power Service Corporation submits a
second revision to the Interconnection and Local Delivery Service
Agreement 1430 between City of Wapakoneta and AEP Operating Companies.
    Filed Date: 06/06/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080610-0207.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 27, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-1082-000.
    Applicants: E.ON U.S. LLC.
    Description: E.OM US, LLC et al. submits an unexecuted network
integration transmission service agreement and an unexecuted network
operating agreement for network service to Big Rivers Electric Corp.
    Filed Date: 06/06/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080610-0209.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 27, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-1083-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Public Service Company.
    Description: Southwestern Public Service Company submits an
informational filing showing the calculation of formula rates for
partial-requirements services to be provided by SPS to Golden Spread
Electric Cooperative, Inc. for the formula etc.
    Filed Date: 06/06/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080610-0208.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 27, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-1087-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, LLC.
    Description: PJM Interconnection, LLC submits a revised
interconnection service agreement with North Allegheny Wind, LLC et al.
designated as Original Service Agreement 1848.
    Filed Date: 06/06/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080610-0212.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 27, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-1091-000.
    Applicants: West Valley Leasing Company, LLC.
    Description: West Valley Leasing Company, LLC submits Notice of
Cancellation of its market-based rate tariff, FERC Electric Tariff,
Original Volume 1, to become effective 6/10/08.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080610-0216.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-1092-000.
    Applicants: The American Electric Power Service Corp.
    Description: AEP Operating Companies submits a second revision to
the Interconnection and Local Delivery Service agreement 1421 with
Village of Cygnet.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080610-0218.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-1093-000.
    Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: Pacific Gas and Electric Co. submits notices of
termination for two Special Facilities Agreements with City and County
of San Francisco.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080610-0217.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-1094-000; ER08-1095-000; ER08-1096-000; ER08-
1097-000.

    Applicants: NAEA Energy Massachusetts, LLC; NAEA Ocean Peaking
Power, LLC; NAEA Lakewood Cogeneration, LP; NAEA Rock Springs, LLC.
    Description: Consolidated Edison Energy Massachusetts, Inc et al.
submits notices of succession.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0117.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-1098-000; ER08-1099-000; ER08-1100-000.
    Applicants: National Grid Generation, LLC; National Grid-Port
Jefferson Energy Cent; National Grid-Glenwood Energy Center, LL
    Description: National Grid USA submits a Notices of Succession for
KeySpan Generation LLC et al.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0116.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-1101-000.
    Applicants: PacifiCorp.
    Description: PacifiCorp submits a Notice of Cancellation of Service
Agreement 11, to its FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume 6, to
become effective 7/1/08.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0115.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: ER08-1102-000.
    Applicants: PacifiCorp.
    Description: PacifiCorp submits a Notice of Cancellation of Service
Agreement 2, to its FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume 6.
    Filed Date: 06/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080611-0114.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 30, 2008.
    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
securities filings:
    Docket Numbers: ES08-53-000.
    Applicants: Indianapolis Power & Light Company.
    Description: Application of Indianapolis Power & Light Company
under FPA Section 204 for an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Short-
Term Debt Instruments.
    Filed Date: 06/10/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080610-5036.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, July 01, 2008.

    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket
related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the
same docket. 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. Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding,
interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline
need not be served on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the
Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the
above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification
when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance
with any FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4596-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2021-0001]

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

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for State of Alabama (FEMA-4596-DR), dated April 26, 2021, and related
determinations.

DATES: This change occurred on August 17, 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: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the
Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, James R.
Stephenson, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating
Officer for this disaster.
    This action terminates the appointment of Allan Jarvis as Federal
Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

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

Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0117]

Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; Meetings

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) will
meet in Buzzards Bay, MA, to discuss various issues relating to the
training and fitness of merchant marine personnel. These meetings will
be open to the public.

DATES: MERPAC will meet on Thursday, April 16, 2009, from 8 a.m. until
4 p.m., and Friday, April 17, 2009, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. These
meetings may close early if all business is finished. Written

material and requests to make oral presentations should reach the Coast
Guard on or before March 26, 2009. Requests to have a copy of your
material distributed to each member of the committee should reach the
Coast Guard on or before March 26, 2009.

ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet in the Bay State Conference Center
at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay,
MA. Send written material and requests to make oral presentations to
Mr. Mark Gould, Assistant to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) of
MERPAC, at Commandant (CG-5221), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St.,
SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001. This notice, as well as all task
statements discussed in this notice, may be viewed in our online
docket, USCG-2009-0117, at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Gould, Assistant to the DFO
of MERPAC, at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of these meetings is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463).

Agenda of Meeting

    The agenda for the April 16, 2009, Committee meeting is as follows:
    (1) The full committee will meet to discuss the objectives for the
meeting.
    (2) Working groups addressing the following task statements may
meet to deliberate--
    (a) Task Statement 30, concerning Utilizing Military Sea Service
for STCW Certifications;
    (b) Task Statement 58, concerning Stakeholder Communications During
MLD Program Restructuring and Centralization;
    (c) Task Statement 64, concerning Recommendations on Areas in the
STCW Convention and the STCW Code Identified for Comprehensive Review;
and
    (d) Task Statement 70, concerning Apprentice Mate/Steersman
training program.
    (3) New working groups may be formed to address issues proposed by
the Coast Guard, MERPAC members, or the public.
    (4) At the end of the day, the working groups will make a report to
the full committee on what has been accomplished in their meetings. No
action will be taken on these reports on this date.
    The agenda for the April 17, 2009, Committee meeting is as follows:
    (1) Introduction;
    (2) Reports from the following working groups;
    (a) Task Statement 30, concerning Utilizing Military Sea Service
for STCW Certification;
    (b) Task Statement 58, concerning Stakeholder Communications During
MLD Program Restructuring and Centralization;
    (c) Addendum to Task Statement 64, concerning Recommendations on
Areas in the STCW Convention and the STCW Code Identified for
Comprehensive Review; and
    (d) Task Statement 70, concerning Apprentice Mate/Steersman
Training Program;
    (3) Other items which may be discussed:
    (a) Standing Committee--Prevention Through People.
    (b) Briefings concerning on-going projects of interest to MERPAC.
    (c) Other items brought up for discussion by the Committee or the
public.
    (4) At the end of the day, the working groups will make a report
and, if applicable, recommendations for the full committee to consider
for presentation to the Coast Guard. Official action on these
recommendations may be taken on this date.

Procedural

    These meetings will be open to the public. Please note that the
meetings may close early if all business is finished. At the Chair's
discretion, members of the public may make oral presentations during
the meetings. If you would like to make an oral presentation at a
meeting, please notify the Assistant to the DFO no later than March 26,
2009. Written material for distribution at a meeting should reach the
Coast Guard no later than March 26, 2009. If you would like a copy of
your material distributed to each member of the committee in advance of
a meeting, please submit 25 copies to the Assistant to the DFO no later
than March 26, 2009.

Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities

    For information on facilities or services for individuals with
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meetings, contact
the Assistant to the DFO as soon as possible.

    Dated: February 26, 2009.
H.L. Hime,
Acting Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP07-49-000]

CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company ; Notice of Petition
for Limited Waiver of Tariff Provisions

November 3, 2006.
    Take notice that on November 1, 2006, CenterPoint Energy Gas
Transmission Company (CEGT) filed a Petition for Limited Waiver of
Tariff Provisions.
    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 and 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 date as indicated
below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of
that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or
protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve
motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov.
 Persons unable to file electronically should submit an

original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is available for

review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC.
There is an ``eSubscription'' link on the Web site that enables
subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to
a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service,
please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll
free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time November 9, 2006.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2003-D-0433]

International Cooperation on Harmonisation of Technical
Requirements for Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products; Revised
Guidance for Industry on ``Studies To Evaluate the Safety of Residues
of Veterinary Drugs in Human Food: General Approach To Establish a
Microbiological Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)'' (VICH GL36(R));
Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the
availability of a revised guidance for industry (GFI 159)
entitled ``Studies to Evaluate the Safety of Residues of Veterinary
Drugs in Human Food: General Approach to Establish a Microbiological
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI),'' (VICH GL36(R)). This guidance has been
developed for veterinary use by the International Cooperation on
Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary
Medicinal Products (VICH). This VICH guidance document is intended to
provide guidance for assessing the human food safety of residues from
veterinary antimicrobial drugs with regard to effects on the human
intestinal flora.

DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on Agency guidances
at any time.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance to
the Communications Staff (HFV-12), Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food
and Drug Administration, 7519 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855. Send
one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing
your request. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic
access to the guidance document.
    Submit electronic comments on the guidance to http://www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets
Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane,
rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Silvia A. Pineiro, Center for
Veterinary Medicine (HFV-157), Food and Drug Administration, 7500
Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is announcing the availability of a
revised guidance for industry (GFI 159) entitled ``Studies to
Evaluate the Safety of Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Human Food:
General Approach to Establish a Microbiological Acceptable Daily Intake
(ADI),'' (VICH GL36(R)).

I. Background

    In recent years, many important initiatives have been undertaken by
regulatory authorities and industry associations to promote the
international harmonization of regulatory requirements. FDA has
participated in efforts to enhance harmonization and has expressed its
commitment to seek scientifically-based, harmonized technical
procedures for the development of pharmaceutical products. One of the
goals of harmonization is to identify, and then reduce, differences in
technical requirements for drug development among regulatory agencies
in different countries.
    FDA has actively participated in the International Conference on
Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Approval of Pharmaceuticals
for Human Use for several years to develop harmonized technical
requirements for the approval of human pharmaceutical and biological
products among the European Union, Japan, and the United States. The
VICH is a parallel initiative for veterinary medicinal products. The
VICH is concerned with developing harmonized technical requirements for
the approval of veterinary medicinal products in the European Union,
Japan, and the United States, and includes input from both regulatory
and industry representatives.
    The VICH Steering Committee is composed of member representatives
from the European Commission, European Medicines Evaluation Agency,
European Federation of Animal Health, Committee on Veterinary Medicinal
Products, the U.S. FDA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Animal
Health Institute, the Japanese Veterinary Pharmaceutical Association,
the Japanese Association of Veterinary Biologics, and the Japanese
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries.
    Four observers are eligible to participate in the VICH Steering
Committee: One representative from the governments of Australia/New
Zealand, one representative from industry in Australia/New Zealand, one
representative from the government of Canada, and one representative
from the industry of Canada. The VICH Secretariat, which coordinates
the preparation of documentation, is provided by the International
Federation for Animal Health (IFAH). An IFAH representative also
participates in the VICH Steering Committee meetings.

II. Revised Guidance on Microbiological ADI

    In the Federal Register of June 3, 2011 (76 FR 32218), FDA
published a notice of availability for a draft revised guidance
entitled ``Studies to Evaluate the Safety of Residues of Veterinary
Drugs in Human Food: General Approach to Establish a Microbiological
ADI'' (VICH GL36(R)). Interested persons were given until August 2,
2011, to comment on the draft revised guidance. FDA received two
comments on the draft, and those comments, as well as those received by
other VICH member regulatory agencies, were considered as the guidance
was finalized. No substantive changes were made in finalizing this
guidance document. The revised guidance announced in this document
finalizes the draft revised guidance dated June 2, 2011. The final
revised guidance is a product of the Microbiological ADI Expert Working
Group of the VICH.
    This document provides guidance for assessing the human food safety
of

residues from veterinary antimicrobial drugs with regard to effects on
the human intestinal flora. The objectives of this guidance are to: (1)
Outline the steps in determining the need for establishing a
microbiological acceptable daily intake (ADI); (2) recommend test
systems and methods for determining no-observable adverse effect
concentrations (NOAECs) and no-observable adverse effect levels
(NOAELs) for the endpoints of health concern; and (3) recommend a
procedure to derive a microbiological ADI. It is recognized that
different tests may be useful. The experience gained with the
recommended tests may result in future modifications to this guidance
and its recommendations.

III. Significance of Guidance

    This guidance, developed under the VICH process, has been revised
to conform to FDA's good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115).
For example, the document has been designated ``guidance'' rather than
``guideline.'' In addition, guidance documents must not include
mandatory language such as ``shall,'' ``must,'' ``require,'' or
``requirement,'' unless FDA is using these words to describe a
statutory or regulatory requirement.
    This guidance represents the Agency's current thinking on this
topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and
does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may
be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable
statutes and regulations.

IV. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This guidance refers to previously approved collections of
information found in FDA regulations. These collections of information
are subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). The
collections of information in this guidance have been approved under
OMB control number 0910-0032.

V. Comments

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

VI. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the guidance at
either http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/GuidanceComplianceEnforcement/GuidanceforIndustry/default.htm or http://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: February 27, 2013.
Leslie Kux,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

18 CFR Part 358

[Docket No. RM18-10-000]

Petition for Rulemaking of Airlines for America and the National
Propane Gas Association; Comment Request

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

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SUMMARY: Take notice that on February 1, 2018, pursuant to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Rules of Practice and
Procedure, Airlines for America and the National Propane Gas
Association submit this Petition for Rulemaking (Petition), and
respectfully request that the Commission issue a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking expanding its affiliate Standards of Conduct for
Transmission Providers regulations to the crude oil, natural gas
liquid, and petroleum product pipeline industry, as more fully
explained in the petition.

DATES: Comments due 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on March 14, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests
and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC
20426.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Derek L. Anderson, Office of the
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street
NE, Washington, DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected].
    For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
[email protected], or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest
must serve a copy of that document on the Petitioner.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the website that enables subscribers to receive email
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s).

    Dated: February 12, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-87423; File No. SR-MSRB-2019-12]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking
Board; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Revisions to the
Content Outline for the Municipal Advisor Principal Qualification
Examination and Its Associated Selection Specifications for the
Examination

October 30, 2019.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'' or ``Exchange Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice
is hereby given that on October 18, 2019 the Municipal Securities
Rulemaking Board (``MSRB'') 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 prepared
by the MSRB. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The MSRB filed with the Commission revisions to the content outline
for the Municipal Advisor Principal Qualification Examination (``Series
54 examination'') and its associated selection specifications for the
examination (``selection specifications'') (collectively, the
``proposed rule change''). The proposed revisions to the content
outline include incorporating MSRB Rule G-40, on advertising by
municipal advisors, and a description of the functions and knowledge
required to perform the supervisory tasks related to Rule G-40;
specifying that the passing score for the examination is 70%; updating
the sample questions; and making other technical changes to clarify
topic descriptions. The MSRB is not proposing in this filing any
textual changes to its rules.
    The proposed rule change has been filed for immediate effectiveness
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(1)
thereunder.\4\ The MSRB proposes to make available the permanent Series
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    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(1). See also letter to Diane G. Klinke,
General Counsel, MSRB, from Belinda Blaine, Associate Director,
Division of Market Regulation, SEC, dated July 24, 2000, attached
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    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the MSRB's
website at www.msrb.org/Rules-and-Interpretations/SEC-Filings/2019-Filings.aspx, at the MSRB's principal office, and at the Commission's
Public Reference Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the MSRB included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed

rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places
specified in Item IV below. The MSRB 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
    Section 15B(b)(2)(A) of the Act authorizes the MSRB to prescribe
``standards of training, experience, competence, and such other
qualifications as the Board finds necessary or appropriate in the
public interest or for the protection of investors and municipal
entities or obligated persons'' \5\ and requires persons in any such
class to pass tests prescribed by the Board.\6\ Section
15B(b)(2)(L)(iii) of the Act further requires the MSRB to establish
professional standards for municipal advisors.\7\ A professional
qualification examination is intended to determine whether an
individual meets the MSRB's required qualification standards. The MSRB
believes that professional qualification examinations, such as the
Municipal Advisor Representative Qualification Examination (``Series 50
examination'') and the Series 54 examination are means for determining
the competency of individuals in particular qualification
classifications. More specifically, the Series 54 examination is
designed to measure a candidate's knowledge of the application of
federal securities laws, including MSRB rules to the municipal advisory
activities of a municipal advisor and that of its associated persons.
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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-4(b)(2)(A).
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-4(b)(2)(A)(iii).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-4(b)(2)(L)(iii).
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    On September 19, 2018, the MSRB filed with the SEC amendments to
Rule G-3, on professional qualification requirements, for immediate
effectiveness, to require municipal advisor principals to become
appropriately qualified by passing the Series 54 examination.\8\
Thereafter, on December 20, 2018, the MSRB filed the Series 54
examination content outline with the SEC for immediate
effectiveness.\9\ The Series 54 examination content outline was
developed to serve as a guide to the subject matter tested on the
Series 54 examination and prescribes the specified knowledge required
in each functional area that is specific to the role and
responsibilities of a municipal advisor principal (``principal-level
activity'').\10\ The MSRB has noted that the establishment of
qualification requirements for municipal advisor principals and the
subject matter covered on the examination to be tested on would assist
in ensuring that municipal advisor principals have a baseline knowledge
of the municipal market, municipal advisory activities, as well as the
regulatory requirements.
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    \8\ See Exchange Act Release No. 84630 (November 20, 2018), 83
FR 60927 (November 27, 2018) (File No. SR-MSRB-2018-07).
    \9\ See Exchange Act Release No. 84926 (December 21, 2018), 83
FR 67772 (December 31, 2018) (File No. SR-MSRB-2018-10).
    \10\ Under Rule G-3(e) a ``municipal advisor principal'' is
defined as ``a natural person associated with a municipal advisor
who is directly engaged in the management, direction or supervision
of the municipal advisory activities of the municipal advisor and
its associated persons.''
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Current Content Outline
    The Series 54 examination content outline describes the knowledge
and tasks required in carrying out principal-level activity related to
the three topical sections comprising the examination:
    (1) Understanding the Municipal Advisor Regulatory Framework (25
questions);
    (2) Supervising Municipal Advisory Activities (35 questions); and
    (3) Supervising Municipal Advisor Firm Operations (40 questions).
    As the MSRB has previously noted, while the subject matters
represented on the Series 54 examination content outline may have
redundancies with subject matters appearing on the Series 50
examination content outline, the Series 54 examination is designed to
test the specific application of MSRB rules and other federal
securities laws to the municipal advisory activities of the municipal
advisor, whereas the Series 50 examination is meant to test the
baseline competency of individuals engaged in municipal advisory
activities and is not designed to specifically or extensively test the
application of those laws.\11\ Additionally, to familiarize candidates
with the format of the Series 54 examination, the content outline
includes sample questions that are similar to the type of questions
that may be found on the Series 54 examination.
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    \11\ See supra note 9.
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    The Series 54 examination will consist of 100 multiple-choice
questions drawn from a collection of test questions available for the
Series 54 examination with each multiple-choice question being worth
one point. Individuals will receive an additional 10 questions that are
randomly distributed throughout the Series 54 examination and do not
count for scoring purposes; these questions serve to pretest questions
to be used in future administration of the Series 54 examination.
Individuals will be allowed 180 minutes to complete the Series 54
examination.\12\
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    \12\ Prior to beginning the examination, individuals will be
provided with a brief tutorial on the administration of the
computerized exam. Candidates will be given 30 minutes to complete
the tutorial in addition to the 180 minutes allowed to complete the
Series 54 examination.
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Proposed Revisions
    As a result of the recent implementation of Rule G-40, on
advertising by municipal advisors, which became effective on August 23,
2019, the proposed rule change adds a description of the functions and
knowledge required to perform the supervisory tasks related to Rule G-
40. Additionally, the proposed rule change includes information about
the passing score, updates the sample questions and makes other
technical changes to the content outline to clarify topic descriptions.
A summary of the proposed rule change, detailed by major topic
headings, is provided below:
Administration of the Exam
     On pg. 3: The passing score of 70% is added to the
``Administration of the Examination'' section of the outline.
Part 1: Understanding the Municipal Advisor Regulatory Framework
     For Subtopic A., under the ``Knowledge Required'' section,
the description is being revised to read ``Regulation of Municipal
Securities;''
     For Subtopic A.2.d., under the ``Knowledge Required''
section, the description is being revised to remove the word
``understanding;''
     For Subtopic A.2.e., under the ``Knowledge Required''
section, the description is being revised to remove the word
``understand;''
     For Subtopic A.3., under the ``Knowledge Required''
section, the description is being revised to add the phrase ``SEC
Statutory Fiduciary Duty Standard'' and the word ``and;''
     For Subtopic B., under the ``Knowledge Required'' section,
the description is being revised to change ``Regulators'' to
``Regulatory;''
     For Subtopic B.1., under the ``Knowledge Required''
section, the description is being revised to remove the phrase
``understanding the;''
Part 2: Supervising Municipal Advisory Activities
     Under the ``Tasks'' section, for words not taking the
gerund form of a verb, revising as such:
    [cir] Changing ``Determination'' to ``Determining;'' ``Review'' to

``Reviewing;'' ``Documentation of'' to ``Documenting;'' ``Assess'' to
``Assessing;'' ``Determination'' to ``Determining;'' and ``Maintain''
to ``Maintaining;''
     For Subtopic A.8., under the ``Knowledge Required''
section, the description is being revised to read ``Disclosure of
Conflicts of Interest and Other Information;'' the rule reference MSRB
Rule G-42(b) is being added; the rule reference MSRB Rule G-44 is being
deleted; and the description ``Other duties of municipal advisors'' is
renumbered as A.10;
     For Subtopic A.9., under the ``Knowledge Required''
section, the description is being revised to ``Provision on the process
to cure inadvertent advice;''
Part 3: Supervising Municipal Advisor Firm Operations
     Under the ``Tasks'' section, for words not taking the
gerund form of a verb, revising as such:
    [cir] Changing ``Education'' to ``Educating;'' ``Submit'' to
``Submitting;'' ``Ensure'' to ``Ensuring;'' ``Maintain'' to
``Maintaining;'' Implement'' to ``Implementing;'' ``Oversee'' to
``Overseeing;'' ``Monitor'' to ``Monitoring;'' ``Review'' to
``Reviewing;'' and ``Ensure'' to ``Ensuring;''
     Under the ``Tasks'' section, for bullet 2 change the e.g.
to ``continuing education;''
     Under the ``Tasks'' section, for bullet 4 add the word
``Fulfilling;''
     Under the ``Tasks'' section, adding the description
``Surveilling for political contributions that may trigger a ban on
municipal advisory business and required filings'' to the list of
tasks;
     For Subtopic A.4., under the ``Knowledge Required''
section, the description is being revised to add the word ``SEC''
before ``Form MA;''
     For Subtopic A.6., under the ``Knowledge Required''
section, the description is being revised to ``Notification regarding
the municipal advisory client brochure;''
     For Subtopic A.7., under the ``Knowledge Required''
section, the description is being revised to ``Gifts, gratuities and
normal business dealings compliance obligations;''
     For Subtopic A.8., under the ``Knowledge Required''
section, the description is being revised to ``Activities triggering a
ban on municipal advisory business, exemptions and required filings;
the rule reference is being updated to MSRB Rule G-37(b)(i)(A)-(D) and
(e);
     Under the ``Knowledge Required'' section, adding as
subtopic A.10., the description ``Advertising and content standards;
and the rule reference MSRB Rule G-40;
     For Subtopic B.1., under the ``Knowledge Required''
section, the description is being revised to add the word ``SEC''
before ``Form MA-I;''
Sample Questions
    Sample questions 1-5 are being replaced and updated with the sample
questions initially published in the Understanding the Municipal
Advisor Principal Qualification Examination compliance resource.
    As noted above, the MSRB has designated the proposed rule change
for immediate effectiveness. The selection specifications for the
Series 54 examination, which the MSRB has submitted under separate
cover with a request for confidential treatment to the Commission,
pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Act,\13\ describe additional
confidential information regarding the Series 54 examination.
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    \13\ 17 CFR 240.24b-2.
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2. Statutory Basis
    The MSRB believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with
Section 15B(b)(2)(A) of the Act,\14\ which authorizes the MSRB to
prescribe ``standards of training, experience, competence, and such
other qualifications as the Board finds necessary or appropriate in the
public interest or for the protection of investors and municipal
entities or obligated persons'' and Sections 15B(b)(2)(A)(i) \15\ and
15B(b)(2)(A)(iii) \16\ of the Act, which provides that the Board may
appropriately classify associated persons of municipal advisors and
require such persons in any such class to pass tests prescribed by the
Board. The MSRB also believes that the proposed rule change is in
furtherance of Section 15B(b)(2)(L)(iii) of the Act, which requires the
MSRB to establish professional standards for municipal advisors.\17\
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    \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-4(b)(2)(A).
    \15\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-4(b)(2)(A)(i).
    \16\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-4(b)(2)(A)(iii).
    \17\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-4(b)(2)(L)(iii).
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    The MSRB believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with
the provisions of Section 15B(b)(2)(A) of the Act in that the revisions
will ensure that certain key concepts and rules are tested on the
Series 54 examination in furtherance of the MSRB's mandate that
individuals' demonstrate the specified level of competence that would
be appropriate and in the furtherance of the public interest. Also,
consistent with the purpose of Sections 15B(b)(2)(A) and
15B(b)(2)(L)(iii) of the Act, updating topic descriptions to ensure
individuals have an enhanced understanding of the subject matters
covered on the examination will aid individuals in their preparation
for the examination and facilitates standards of competence being
attained to carry out a municipal advisor principal's role of
supervision of the municipal advisory activities and operational
functions of the municipal advisor and that of its associated persons,
which is in furtherance of the public interest. More generally, the
MSRB's professional qualification examinations are designed to measure
knowledge of the business activities and regulatory requirements under
federal securities laws, including MSRB rules, applicable to a
particular qualification classification, which is also in furtherance
of the Act.
    The MSRB also believes the proposed rule change is in accordance
with Section 15B(b)(2)(C) of the Act,\18\ which requires, among other
things, that MSRB rules ``be designed to prevent fraudulent and
manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, . . . and, in general, to protect investors,
municipal entities, obligated persons, and the public interest . . .''
The MSRB notes the proposed rule change is consistent with this
provision of the Act, to foster the prevention of fraudulent practices,
because by ensuring individuals have a guide to the subject matters
covered in the requisite professional examinations and demonstrating
competence in the application of federal securities laws and MSRB rules
to a firm's municipal advisory activities, such individuals are likely
better equipped to exercise proper supervisory control over the
activities of municipal advisor representatives.
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    \18\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-4(b)(2)(C).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    Section 15B(b)(2)(C) of the Act \19\ requires that MSRB rules not
be designed to impose any burden on competition not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purpose of the Act. In addition,
Section 15B(b)(2)(L)(iv) of the Act \20\ provides that MSRB rules may
``not impose a regulatory burden on small municipal advisors that is
not necessary or appropriate in the public interest and for the
protection of investors, municipal entities, and obligated persons,
provided that there is robust protection of investors against fraud.''
The MSRB does not believe that the

proposed rule change will result in any burden on competition that is
not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of these provisions and
their purposes under the Act, relative to the economic baseline, which
includes the requirement that municipal advisor professionals
demonstrate, by passing an examination, that they meet professional
standards deemed necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for
the protection of investors, municipal entities and obligated persons.
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    \19\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-4(b)(2)(C).
    \20\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-4(b)(2)(L)(iv).
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    Moreover, the MSRB has no reason to believe that revisions to the
Series 54 examination content outline will pose any greater burden on
individuals associated with smaller municipal advisors than those
associated with larger municipal advisors or that the burden could be
materially reduced while still achieving the purposes of the Act of
protection of investors against fraud. Lastly, the proposed rule change
is more explanatory in nature to ensure individuals have an enhanced
understanding of the functions and associated tasks covered on the
Series 54 examination.

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

    The foregoing proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \21\ and paragraph (f) of Rule 19b-4
thereunder.\22\ At any time within 60 days of the filing of the
proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend
such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is
necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of
investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
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    \21\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \22\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f).
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please
include File Number SR-MSRB-2019-12 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-MSRB-2019-12. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of the MSRB. All comments received
will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
information from comment submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR-MSRB-2019-12 and should be submitted on
or before November 26, 2019.

    For the Commission, pursuant to delegated authority.\23\
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    \23\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-24090 Filed 11-4-19; 8:45 am]
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