[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 140 (Monday, July 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47526-47528]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15573]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-XXX, OMB Control No. 3235-XXXX]

Proposed Collection; Comment Request: Rule 15c6-2

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549-2736.

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (``PRA'') (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of
information provided for in Rule 15c6-2 (17 CFR. 240.15c6-2) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') (15 U.S.C. 78a et
seq.). The Commission will submit the collection of information to the
Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for approval. The title of
the information collection is ``Rule 15c6-2.'' An agency may not
conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information under the PRA unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number.
    Rule 15c6-2 was adopted as part of the final rules to shorten the
standard settlement cycle for securities transactions from two business
days after the transaction date to one business day following the
transaction date. The compliance date for adopted Rule 15c6-2 is May
28, 2024. Certain provisions of Rule 15c6-2 contain ``collection of
information'' requirements within the meaning of the PRA.\1\ The
requirements for this collection of information is mandatory for any
broker or dealer (``broker-dealer'') engaging in the allocation,
confirmation, or affirmation process with another party or parties to
achieve settlement of a securities transaction that is subject to the
requirements of Sec.  240.15c6-1(a) to either enter into written
agreements as specified in the rule or establish, maintain, and enforce
written policies and procedures reasonably designed to address certain
objectives related to completing allocations, confirmations, and
affirmations as soon as technologically practicable and no later than
the end of trade date.\2\
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    \1\ See 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
    \2\ See 17 CFR 240.15c6-2; Exchange Act Release No. 96930 (Feb.
15, 2023) 88 FR 13872 (Mar. 6, 2023) (``Rule 15c6-2 Adopting
Release''); see also Exchange Act Release No. 94196 (Feb. 9, 2022),
87 FR 10436 (Feb. 24, 2022) (``Rule 15c6-2 Proposing Release'').
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    Specifically, for a broker-dealer that determines to establish,
maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures pursuant to Rule
15c6-2(a), Rule 15c6-2(b) requires that such policies and procedures
must be reasonably designed to (1) identify and describe any technology
systems, operations, and processes that the broker-dealer uses to
coordinate with other relevant parties, including investment advisers
and custodians, to ensure completion of the allocation, confirmation,
or affirmation process for the transaction; (2) set target time frames
on trade date for completing the allocation, confirmation, and
affirmation for the transaction; (3) describe the procedures that the
broker-dealer will follow to ensure the prompt communication of trade
information, investigate any discrepancies in trade information, and
adjust trade information to help ensure that the allocation,
confirmation, and affirmation can be completed by the target time
frames on trade date; (4) describe how the broker-dealer plans to
identify and address delays if another party, including an investment
adviser or a custodian, is not promptly completing the allocation or
affirmation for the transaction, or if the broker-dealer experiences
delays in promptly completing the confirmation; and (5) measure,
monitor, and document the rates of allocations, confirmations, and
affirmations completed as soon as technologically practicable and no
later than the end of the day on trade date.
    The purpose of the collection under Rule 15c6-2 is to ensure that
parties to institutional transactions--that is, transactions where a
broker-dealer or its customer must engage with agents of the customer,
including the customer's investment adviser or its securities
custodian, to prepare a transaction for settlement--can ensure the
completion of the allocation, confirmation, and affirmation process as
soon as technologically practicable and no later than the end of the
day on trade date.

    The respondents to the collection of information are broker-dealers
that are parties to institutional trades. As of December 31, 2021,
3,508 broker-dealers were registered with the Commission.\3\ Of those,
approximately 143 broker-dealers are participants of the Depository
Trust Company (``DTC''),\4\ a clearing agency registered with the
Commission that provides central securities depository services for
transactions in U.S. equity securities. Participants in DTC can
facilitate the settlement of securities transactions on behalf of their
customers. For example, broker-dealers that participate in DTC are
often referred to as ``clearing brokers'' within the securities
industry. In addition to broker-dealers, DTC participants include bank
custodians that may also hold securities on behalf of institutional
customers. Among other things, DTC facilitates the settlement of
securities transactions using the delivery-versus-payment (``DVP'') and
receipt-versus-payment (``RVP'') methods, both of which are commonly
used by buyers and sellers to settle an institutional transaction once
the parties have completed the allocation, confirmation, and
affirmation process. Because DTC is the only clearing agency that
provides central securities depository services for U.S. equities, the
Commission believes that the set of participants at DTC that are
broker-dealers are a useful, if partial, estimate of broker-dealers
that participate in the allocation, confirmation, and affirmation
process and therefore of broker-dealers that would be subject to the
requirements of Rule 15c6-2.
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    \3\ This estimate is derived from FOCUS Report data as of
December 31, 2021.
    \4\ See DTCC, DTC Member Directories, https://www.dtcc.com/client-center/dtc-directories (last updated July 1, 2023).
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    In addition, other broker-dealers may participate in the
allocation, confirmation, and affirmation process but, because they do
not maintain status as a participant in DTC, rely on commercial
relationships with DTC participants (i.e., clearing brokers) to
facilitate final settlement of their institutional transactions. Using
annual statistics compiled by the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (``FINRA''), the Commission estimates that approximately 268
additional broker-dealers may serve institutional customers.\5\
Accordingly, the Commission estimates that approximately 411 broker-
dealers would be subject to the requirements of Rule 15c6-2.
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    \5\ Specifically, statistics compiled by FINRA suggest that
approximately 256 small firms and 12 medium-sized firms in the
``Trading and Execution'' category perform ``Institutional
Brokerage.'' FINRA, 2022 FINRA Industry Snapshot 33, 34 (2022),
https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/2022-industry-snapshot.pdf.
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    Rule 15c6-2 will impose both initial and ongoing burdens. The
extent to which a respondent will incur a burden to comply with the
collection of information under Rule 15c6-2 will depend on the extent
to which the broker-dealer determines that its policies and procedures,
as opposed to its written agreements, will be used to comply with the
rule and how any existing policies and procedures for ensuring timely
settlement would need to be modified to address same-day affirmation.
As a general matter, most broker-dealers maintain policies and
procedures to ensure the timely settlement of their transactions, and
the securities industry considers achieving ``same-day affirmation'' an
industry best practice. Nonetheless, the Commission believes that
respondent broker-dealers will need to evaluate existing policies and
procedures, identify any gaps, and then update their policies and
procedures to address any gaps identified. Accordingly, the Commission
estimates that respondent broker-dealers would incur an aggregate one-
time burden of approximately 240 hours \6\ to create policies and
procedures required under the rule, and that the internal cost (or
monetized value of the hour burden) of this one-time burden per broker-
dealer would be $88,880.\7\
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    \6\ This figure was calculated as follows: (Assistant General
Counsel for 20 hours + Compliance Attorney for 120 hours + Senior
Risk Management Specialist for 20 hours + Risk Management Specialist
for 80 hours) = 240 hours x 411 respondents = 98,640 hours.
    \7\ This figure was calculated as follows: (Assistant General
Counsel at $543/hour x 20 hours = $10,860) + (Compliance Attorney at
$426/hour x 120 hours = $51,120) + (Senior Risk Management
Specialist at $417/hour x 20 hours = $8,340) + (Risk Management
Specialist at $232/hour x 80 hours = $18,560) = $88,880 x 411
respondents = $36,529,680.
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    Rule 15c6-2 also imposes ongoing burdens on a respondent broker-
dealer as follows: (i) ongoing monitoring and compliance activities
with respect to the written policies and procedures required by the
proposed rule; and (ii) ongoing documentation activities with respect
to its obligations to measure, monitor, and document the rates of
allocations, confirmations, and affirmations completed as soon as
technologically practicable and no later than the end of the day on
trade date. The Commission estimates that the ongoing activities
required by Rule 15c6-2 would impose an aggregate annual burden on a
respondent broker-dealer of 480 hours,\8\ and an internal cost (or
monetized value of the hour burden) per broker-dealer of $172,416.\9\
The total industry internal cost is estimated to be approximately
$107M.\10\
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    \8\ This figure was calculated as follows: (Assistant General
Counsel for 48 hours + Compliance Attorney for 192 hours + Senior
Risk Management Specialist for 48 hours + Risk Management Specialist
for 192 hours) = 480 hours x 411 respondents = 197,280 hours.
    \9\ This figure was calculated as follows: (Assistant General
Counsel at $543/hour x 48 hours = $26,064) + (Compliance Attorney at
$426/hour x 192 hours = $81,792) + (Senior Risk Management
Specialist at $417/hour x 48 hours = $20,016) + (Risk Management
Specialist at $232/hour x 192 hours = $44,544) = $172,416 x 411
respondents = $70,862,976.
    \10\ This figure was calculated as follows: $36,529,680
(industry one-time burden) + $70,862,976 (industry ongoing burden) =
$107,392,656.
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    Rule 15c6-2 imposes a recordkeeping requirement on broker-dealers
to maintain policies and procedures consistent with the rule. Where the
Commission requests that a broker-dealer produce records retained
pursuant to the requirements of Rule 15c6-2, a broker-dealer can
request confidential treatment of the information. If such confidential
treatment request is made, the Commission anticipates that it will keep
the information confidential subject to applicable law.
    Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 17a-4(b)(7), a broker or dealer
registered pursuant to section 15 of the Exchange Act must preserve for
a period of not less than three years, the first two years in an easily
accessible place, all written agreements (or copies thereof) entered
into by such member, broker or dealer relating to its business as such,
including agreements with respect to any account.\11\
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    \11\ 17 CFR 240.17a-4(b)(7). The title of the information
collection for 17 CFR 240.17a-4 is ``Records to be Preserved by
Broker-Dealers'' (OMB Control No. 3235-0279).
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    Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.17a-4(e)(7), a broker or dealer registered
pursuant to section 15 of the Exchange Act must maintain and preserve
in an easily accessible place each compliance, supervisory, and
procedures manual, including any updates, modifications, and revisions
to the manual, describing the policies and practices of the member,
broker or dealer with respect to compliance with applicable laws and
rules, and supervision of the activities of each natural person
associated with the member, broker or dealer until three years after
the termination of the use of the manual.\12\
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    \12\ 17 CFR 240.17a-4(e)(7).
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    Written comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Commission, including whether the

information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
Commission's estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions
submitted in writing by September 22, 2023.
    Please direct your written comments to: David Bottom, Director/
Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o John
Pezzullo, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549, or send an email to:
[email protected].

    Dated: July 18, 2023.
Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 172 (Thursday, September 5, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46682-46684]
[FR Doc No: 2019-19119]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2019-0568]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulation; Lake Havasu City, AZ

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local
regulation for the Havapalooza 2019 marine event that will be held on
the navigable waters of Lake Havasu, Lake Havasu City, AZ. This action
is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable
waters on Thompson Bay in Lake Havasu during a waterside concert on
September 14, 2019. This rule prohibits spectators from anchoring,
blocking, loitering or transiting through in the event area unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector San Diego or a designated
representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 14,
2019.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2019-0568 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Lieutenant Briana Biagas, Coast Guard; telephone 619-278-
7656, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because it is impracticable. The Coast Guard
was not notified of this event's date until June 4, 2019. It is
impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish regulated
area by September 14, 2019 and lack sufficient time to provide a
reasonable comment period and consider those comments before issuing
the rule.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be contrary to the public interest because immediate
action is needed to ensure the safety of life on Lake Havasu.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70041 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1236). The Captain of the Port Sector San
Diego (COTP) has determined that a large congregation of vessels in
Thompson Bay associated with the Havapalooza 2019 marine event on
September 14, 2019, poses a potential safety concern. This rule is
needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the
navigable waters within Thompson Bay while the event is occurring.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a temporary special local regulation from 10
a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 14, 2019. This special local regulation
establishes a spectator area covering all navigable waters of Thompson
Bay shoreward of a line connected by the following points: Beginning at
34[deg]27'55'' N, 114[deg]20'48'' W (Point A); thence running southerly
to 34[deg]27'52'' N, 114[deg]20'49'' W (Point B); thence running
southeasterly to 34[deg]27'49'' N, 114[deg]20'47'' W (Point C); thence
running southeasterly to 34[deg]27'45'' N, 114[deg]20'43'' W (Point D);
thence running southeasterly to 34[deg]27'40'' N, 114[deg]20'34'' W
(Point E) thence running southeasterly and ending at 34[deg]27'37'' N,
114[deg]20'27'' W (Point F). The duration of the regulated area is
intended to ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable waters
before, during, and after the scheduled marine event. All non-event
participants would be permitted to enter the regulated area without
obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, and time-of-day of the regulated area. Vessel
traffic can safely transit around this regulated which would impact a
an approximately 17,000 square yard area of Thompson Bay from 8 a.m. to
10 p.m. Moreover, the Coast Guard would make a post in the Local Notice
to Mariners with details on the regulated area.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
temporary regulated area may be small entities, for the reasons stated
in section V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01 and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have
determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves a temporary regulated area that would
limit access to an approximately 17,000 square yard area of Thompson
bay from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is categorically excluded from further
review under paragraph L61 in Table 3-1 of U.S. Coast Guard
Environmental Planning Implementing Procedures. A Record of
Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is available
in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

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

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

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS

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

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.

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2. Add Sec.  100.1102T11-0568 to read as follows

Sec.  100.1102T11-0568  Special Local Regulation; Lake Havasu City, AZ

    (a) Location: The following area is a special local regulation: all
navigable waters of Thompson Bay shoreward of

a line connected by the following points: Beginning at 34[deg]27'55''
N, 114[deg]20'48'' W (Point A); thence running southerly to
34[deg]27'52'' N, 114[deg]20'49'' W (Point B); thence running
southeasterly to 34[deg]27'49'' N, 114[deg]20'47'' W (Point C); thence
running southeasterly to 34[deg]27'45'' N, 114[deg]20'43'' W (Point D);
thence running southeasterly to 34[deg]27'40'' N, 114[deg]20'34'' W
(Point E) thence running southeasterly and ending at 34[deg]27'37'' N,
114[deg]20'27'' W (Point F).
    (b) Effective period. This section is effective from 10 a.m. to 8
p.m. on September 14, 2019.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  100.35 of this part, entry into or remaining within this
regulated area is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port Sector San Diego (COTP) or a designated representative.
    (2) Vessels requiring entry into this regulated area must request
permission from the COTP or a designated representative. They may be
contacted on VHF-FM Channel 69 or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) Persons and vessels permitted to enter this area must transit
at their slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful directions
issued by the COTP or the designated representative.
    (d) Information broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative
will inform the public of the enforcement times and date for this
regulated area through Local Notice to Mariners.

    Dated: August 21, 2019.
D.P. Montoro,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Alternate, Captain of the Port Sector San
Diego.
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[Federal Register: October 10, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 198)]
[Notices]
[Page 60262]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PR08-30-000]

Enterprise Texas Pipeline LLC; Notice of Petition for Rate
Approval

October 6, 2008.
    Take notice that on September 30, 2008, Enterprise Texas Pipeline
LLC (Enterprise Texas) filed a petition for rate approval pursuant to
section 284.123(b)(2) of the Commission's regulations. Enterprise Texas
requests that the Commission approve an incremental rate of $0.6370 per
MMBtu for service on the Sherman Extension commencing on September 30,
2008.
    Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must
file a motion 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 Friday October 17, 2008.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-24152 Filed 10-9-08; 8:45 am]

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