[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 220 (Thursday, November 14, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68347-68352]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26565]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0329; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-032-AD;
Amendment 39-17596; AD 2013-19-14]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directives (ADs) 2009-04-07
and 2011-02-09 for certain

Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A300-300, A340-200, A340-
300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2009-04-07 required
revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include appropriate
operational procedures to prevent the air data inertial reference unit
(ADIRU) from providing erroneous data to other airplane systems. AD
2011-02-09 required revising the AFM to provide appropriate operational
procedures to prevent the airplane flight directors (FDs), autopilot
(AP), and auto-thrust re-engagement in the event of airspeed sources
providing similar but erroneous data. This new AD requires that
operators modify or replace all three flight control primary computers
(FCPCs) with new software standards. Since we issued ADs 2009-04-07 and
2011-02-09, we have determined that new software standards for the
FCPCs are necessary to inhibit autopilot re-engagement under unreliable
airspeed conditions. This new AD also removes certain airplanes from
the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent autopilot
engagement under unreliable airspeed conditions, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 19, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 19,
2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of
February 9, 2011 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011).
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of March
5, 2009 (74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS--
Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-
1138; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to the specified products. The
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 16, 2013 (78 FR
22432), and proposed to supersede AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74
FR 7549, February 18, 2009); and AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76
FR 4219, January 25, 2011). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
AD 2011-0199R1, dated February 17, 2012 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI
states:

    It has been determined that, when there are significant
differences between all airspeed sources, the flight controls of an
Airbus A330 or A340 aeroplane will revert to alternate law, the
autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust (A/THR) automatically disconnect,
and the Flight Directors (FD) bars are automatically removed.
    Further analyses have shown that, after such an event, if two
airspeed sources become similar while still erroneous, the flight
guidance computers will display the FD bars again, and enable the
re-engagement of AP and A/THR. However, in some cases, the AP orders
may be inappropriate, such as possible abrupt pitch command.
    In order to prevent such events which may, under specified
circumstances, constitute an unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2010-
0271 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2010-0271] [which corresponds to
FAA AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25,
2011)] to require an amendment of the Flight Manual to ensure that
flight crews apply the appropriate operational procedure.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new FCPC software standards
have been developed that will inhibit autopilot engagement under
unreliable airspeed conditions.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011-0199 to require software
standard upgrade of the three FCPCs by either modification or
replacement, as follows:

--Software standard P11A/M20A on FCPC 2K2 hardware for A330-200/-300
aeroplanes [with electrical rudder], through Airbus Service Bulletin
(SB) A330-27-3176,
--software standard P12A/M21A on FCPC 2K1 hardware and M21A on FCPC
2K0 hardware for A330-200/-300 aeroplanes [with mechanical rudder],
through Airbus SB A330-27-3177,
--software standard L22A on FCPC 2K1 hardware and L22A on FCPC 2K0
hardware for A340-200/-300 aeroplanes [with mechanical rudder],
through Airbus SB A340-27-4174, and
-- software standard L21A on FCPC 2K2 hardware for A340-300
aeroplanes [with electrical rudder], through Airbus SB A340-27-4162.
* * * * *
    EASA has also issued MCAI 2013-0107, dated May 17, 2013, which
states:

    An A330 aeroplane experienced a sudden nose down movement while
in cruise. This event was preceded by an automatic autopilot
disconnection, which triggered the ``NAV IR1 FAULT'' Electronic
Centralised Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) Caution. Investigation results
highlighted that at the time of the event, the Air Data Reference 1
(ADR) part of ADIRU1 was providing erroneous and temporary wrong
parameters in a random manner. This abnormal behavior of the ADR1
led to several consequences such as unjustified stall and over speed
warnings, loss of attitude information on Captain Primary Flight
Display (PFD) and several ECAM warnings. Among the abnormal
parameters, the provided Angle of Attack (AoA) value was such that
the flight control computers commanded the sudden nose down
movement.
    Further investigation results concluded that this event was
caused by erroneous and undetected AoA values (spikes) generated by
the ADIRU1.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to further similar
occurrences, possibly resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition and as an interim
solution, EASA issued Emergency AD 2009-0012-E [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2009-0012-E] to require implementation of an
aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) operational procedure, to isolate both
the Inertial Reference (IR) and ADR in case a faulty IR is detected.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a final fix solution was
developed, consisting of new FCPC software standards, which prevents
the potential unsafe condition and cancels the AFM operational
procedure required by EASA AD 2009-0012-E. Consequently, EASA issued
AD 2011-0199R1 to require this software standard upgrade of the
three FCPCs by either modification or replacement, for A330 and
A340-200/-300 aeroplanes.
    Due to similar design, Airbus A340-500/-600 aeroplanes are also
impacted by this issue, and Airbus developed Service Bulletin (SB)
A340-27-5051 which gives instructions for a software standard
upgrade of the three FCPCs, irrespective of ADIRU manufacturer.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires a software
standard upgrade of the three FCPCs for A340-500/-600 aeroplanes,
which cancels the operational procedure imposed by EASA AD 2009-
0012-E.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/

!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0329-0003.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comments received.

Support for the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013)

    The Air Line Pilots Association International supported the intent
of the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013).
    Michael Carrera agreed with the requirements of the NPRM (78 FR
22432, April 16, 2013).

Request To Include EASA AD 2013-0107, Dated May 17, 2013, in the NPRM
(78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013)

    Airbus stated that EASA has issued AD 2013-0107, issued May 17,
2013, and requested that we include the equivalent actions in this AD.
Airbus stated that the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0107 are for Model
A340-500 and -600 airplanes and are equivalent to the requirements of
this AD for Model A330 and A340-200 and -300 airplanes. Airbus stated
that the actions required by EASA AD 2013-0107 enables a supersedure
action required by FAA AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR 7549,
February 18, 2009). Airbus also stated that for Model A340-541 and
A340-642 airplanes, the actions required by EASA AD 2013-0107 terminate
the requirements of paragraph (g) of the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16,
2013) and AD 2009-04-07.
    We agree that EASA AD 2013-0107 mandates similar actions for Model
A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes and eliminates the same revisions of
the AFM as mandated by FAA AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR
7549, February 18, 2009). Although there are no Model A340-541 or A340-
642 airplanes currently registered in the U.S., we have included the
requirements of EASA AD 2013-0107 (which specifies to modify or replace
certain FCPCs in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5051)
in this final rule, and have added Model A340-541 and A340-642
airplanes to paragraph (c)(2) of this final rule. We have also added
new paragraph (j) to this final rule to include actions specified in
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-5051, dated July 16, 2012,
for Model A340-541 and A340-642 series airplanes. Subsequent paragraphs
have been redesignated accordingly. In addition, we have clarified
paragraphs (i)(3) and (i)(4) of this final rule to state that the
actions specified in paragraphs (i)(3) and (i)(4) of this final rule
apply to Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes.

Request To Include the Equivalent Mandatory Actions of EASA AD 2012-
0271, Dated December 21, 2012, in the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16,
2013)

    Airbus stated that EASA has issued AD 2012-0271, dated December 21,
2012, on the same subject and requested that the equivalent mandatory
actions be included in this AD. EASA AD 2012-0271 requires installation
of the FCPC multi role transport tanker (MRTT2) standard applicable to
Model A330 airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3156 has
been embodied. Airbus stated that this requirement for Model A330 MRTT
airplanes is equivalent to one in the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16,
2013) for other Model A330 airplanes. The commenter stated that this
action enables the supersedure of the actions required by FAA AD 2009-
04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009); and AD 2011-
02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011); and
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of the NPRM (78
FR 22432, April 16, 2013).
    We disagree with including the requested actions in this final
rule. EASA AD 2012-0271, issued December 21, 2012, requires
modification or replacement of the three FCPCs to install software
standard MRTT2 on Model A330-200 airplanes with commercial designation
MRTT. We have not type-validated Model A330-200 MRTT airplanes and that
model is not on the FAA type certificate data sheet. We have not taken
actions in regard to EASA AD 2012-0271 related to Model A330-200 MRTT
airplanes for that reason. No change has been made to this final rule
in this regard.

Request To Update AFM Temporary Revision (TR) References

    Airbus requested that we update the references for the AFM TRs.
Airbus stated that the references for the AFM TRs have been changed.
    We disagree with changing the references for the AFM TRs in this
final rule. The new designation of the AFM TRs was introduced after the
publication of AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR 7549, February
18, 2009). Changing the references could cause misunderstanding or
confusion. No change has been made to this final rule in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013).

Related AD

    Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) through
(i)(4) of this final rule is compliant with the optional actions
specified in paragraphs (l) and (o)(1) through (o)(4) of AD 2013-05-08,
Amendment 39-17380 (78 FR 27015, May 9, 2013).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects about 59 products of U.S.
registry.
    The actions that are required by AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813
(74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009), and retained in this AD take about 1
work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work hour.
Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2009-04-07 is
$85 per product.
    The actions that are required by AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583
(76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011), and retained in this AD take about 1
work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work hour.
Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions currently required by AD 2011-02-09 is
$85 per product.
    We estimate that it takes about 5 work-hours per product to comply
with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is
$85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per product.
Where the service information lists required parts costs that are
covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge
for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected
parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. Based
on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to
be $25,075, or $425 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue

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

Regulatory Findings

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

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0329; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the
MCAI, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by:
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(a) Removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-
15813 (74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009), and AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-
16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011); and
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(b) Adding the following new AD:

2013-19-14 Airbus: Amendment 39-17596. Docket No. FAA-2013-0329;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-032-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 19,
2013.

 (b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR
7549, February 18, 2009); and AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76
FR 4219, January 25, 2011).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Model A330-223F, -243F, -201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301,
-302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; except
those on which Airbus Modification 201654 has been embodied in
production, or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3156 has been
incorporated in service.
    (2) All Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and
642 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the possibility that, due to significant
differences among all airspeed sources, the flight controls will
revert to alternate law, the autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust (A/
THR) automatically disconnect, and the flight director (FD) bars are
automatically removed. Then, if two airspeed sources become similar
while still erroneous, the flight guidance computers will display
the FD bars again, and enable the re-engagement of the AP and A/THR.
In some cases, however, the AP orders may be inappropriate, such as
possible abrupt pitch command. We are issuing this AD to prevent
autopilot engagement under unreliable airspeed conditions, which
could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.

(g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision: Certain NAV Faults
or ATT Flag on PFD

    This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (f) of
AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009).
For all airplanes except Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes: Within
14 days after March 5, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-04-07),
revise the applicable section of the A330 or A340 (Airbus) Flight
Manual (FM) by inserting a copy of A330 (Airbus) Temporary Revision
(TR) 4.02.00/46, or A340 (Airbus) TR 4.02.00/54, both Issue 3, both
dated January 13, 2009, as applicable. Thereafter, operate the
airplane according to the limitations and procedures in the TRs.
When information identical to that in the TR has been included in
the general revisions of the FM, the general revisions may be
inserted in the FM, and the TR may be removed.

(h) Retained AFM Revision: Alternate Law Associated With AP and A/THR
Disconnection

    This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of
AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011).
Within 15 days after February 9, 2011 (the effective date of AD
2011-02-09), do the actions in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this
AD.
    (1) Revise the Limitations and Abnormal Sections of the Airbus
A330/A340 AFM to include the following statement and operate the
airplane according to these limitations and procedures. This may be
done by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM. When a statement
identical to that in figure 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD has
been included in the general revisions of the Limitations and
Abnormal Sections of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted
into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed from the AFM.
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    (2) Revise the Limitations and Abnormal Sections of the Airbus
A330/A340 AFM to include the information in Airbus A330/A340 TR
TR149 (for Model A330 airplanes) or TR TR150 (for Model A340-200 and
-300 series airplanes), both Issue 1.0, both dated December 20,
2010. These TRs introduce procedures for operation of the auto pilot
and auto-thrust disconnect. Operate the airplane according to the
limitations and procedures in the TRs. This may be done by inserting
copies of Airbus A330/A340 TR TR149 or TR150, both Issue 1.0, both
dated December 20, 2010; as applicable; into the Airbus A330/A340
AFM. When these TRs have been included in general revisions of the
AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, and the TRs
may be removed.

(i) New Software Standard Upgrade for Model A330 Series Airplanes, and
Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

    Within 10 months after the effective date of this AD, upgrade
(by modification or replacement, as applicable) the three flight
control primary computers (FCPCs), as specified in paragraphs
(i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), and (i)(4) of this AD, as applicable.
Accomplishment of the applicable requirements of this paragraph
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) through
(i)(4) of this AD are compliant with the optional actions specified
in paragraphs (l) and (o)(1) through (o)(4) of AD 2013-05-08,
Amendment 39-17380 (78 FR 27015, May 9, 2013).
    (1) For Model A330 series airplanes: Upgrade to software
standard P11A/M20A on FCPC 2K2 hardware, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330-27-3176, Revision 02, dated April 24, 2012.
    (2) For Model A330 series airplanes: Upgrade to software
standard P12A/M21A on FCPC 2K1 hardware, and software standard M21A
on FCPC 2K0 hardware, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3177,
dated December 21, 2011.
    (3) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: Upgrade to
software standard L22A on FCPC 2K1 hardware, and software standard
L22A on FCPC 2K0 hardware, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4174,
dated November 21, 2011.
    (4) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: Upgrade to
software standard L21A on FCPC 2K2 hardware, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340-27-4162, Revision 01, dated September 17, 2012.

(j) New Software Standard Upgrade for Model A340-541 and -642 Series
Airplanes

    (1) Within 10 months after the effective date of this AD, modify
or replace the three FCPCs to integrate software standard W12 on
FCPC 2K2 hardware, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-5051,
dated July 16, 2012. Accomplishment of the applicable requirements
of this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and
(h) of this AD.
    (2) After accomplishing the modification in accordance with
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, do not install an FCPC on the airplane
unless the FCPC is 2K2 hardware with integrating software standard
W12.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A330-27-3176, dated July 26, 2011; or Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A330-27-3176, Revision 01, dated March 27, 2012;
which are not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (i)(4) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Airbus

Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4162, dated January 10, 2012,
which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(l) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directives
2011-0199R1, dated February 17, 2012; and 2013-0107, dated May 17,
2013; for related information. The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0329-0003.
    (2) Service information that is referenced in this AD that is
not incorporated by reference in this AD may be viewed at the
addresses identified in paragraphs (n)(6) and (n)(7) of this AD.

(n) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 19, 2013.
    (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3176, Revision 02,
dated April 24, 2012.
    (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3177, dated
December 21, 2011.
    (iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4162, Revision
01, dated September 17, 2012.
    (iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4174, dated
November 21, 2011.
    (v) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-5051, dated July
16, 2012.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
February 9, 2011 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011).
    (i) Airbus A330/A340 Temporary Revision TR149, Issue 1.0, dated
December 20, 2010, to the Airbus A330/A340 Airplane Flight Manual.
    (ii) Airbus A330/A340 Temporary Revision TR150, Issue 1.0, dated
December 20, 2010, to the Airbus A330/A340 Airplane Flight Manual.
    (5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
March 5, 2009 (74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009).
    (i) Airbus A330 Temporary Revision 4.02.00/46, Issue 3, dated
January 13, 2009, to the Airbus A330 Airplane Flight Manual.
    (ii) Airbus A340 Temporary Revision 4.02.00/54, Issue 3, dated
January 13, 2009, to the Airbus A340 Airplane Flight Manual.
    (6) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (7) You may view copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (8) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 13, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-26565 Filed 11-13-13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0589]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office
of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Mental Models Study
of Health Care Providers' Understanding of Prescription Drug
Effectiveness

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a
proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Fax written comments on the collection of information by May 4,
2009.

ADDRESSES: To ensure that comments on the information collection are
received, OMB recommends that written comments be faxed to the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer,
FAX:<PHONE_NUMBER>, or e-mailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>All
comments should be identified with the OMB control number 0910-NEW and
title ``Mental Models Study of Health Care Providers' Understanding of
Prescription Drug Effectiveness.'' Also include the FDA docket number
found in brackets in the heading of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Berbakos, Office of
Information Management (HFA-710), Food and Drug Administration, 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has
submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for
review and clearance.

Mental Models Study of Health Care Providers' Understanding of
Prescription Drug Effectiveness

    The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) requires that
manufacturers, packers, and distributors (sponsors) who advertise
prescription human and animal drugs, including biological products for
humans, disclose in advertisements certain information about the
advertised product's uses and risks.\1\ By its nature, the presentation
of this risk information is likely to evoke active trade-offs by
consumers and physicians, i.e., comparisons with the perceived risks of
not taking a treatment, and comparisons with the perceived benefits of
taking a treatment.\2\ The FDA has an interest in fostering safe and
proper use of prescription drugs, which is an activity that
necessitates understanding of both risks and benefits. Thus, an indepth
understanding of physicians' processing of this information, their
thinking on relevant topics, and their informational needs are central
to this regulatory task.
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    \1\ For prescription drugs and biologics, the act requires
advertisements to contain ``information in brief summary relating to
side effects, contraindications, and effectiveness'' (21 U.S.C.
352(n)).
    \2\ See Swartz, L., Woloshin, S., Black, W., and Welch, H.G.,
``The role of numeracy in understanding the benefit of screening
mammography,''Annals of Internal Medicine, 127(11), 966-72, 1997.
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    Under the act, FDA engages in a variety of communication activities
to ensure that patients and health care providers have the information
they need to make informed decisions about treatment options, including
the use of prescription drugs. FDA regulations (21

CFR 201.57) describe the content of required product labeling, and FDA
reviewers ensure that labeling contains accurate and complete
information about the known risks and benefits of each drug.
    This proposed data collection will provide FDA with insight for
evaluating and improving current communication procedures. It is
designed to identify knowledge gaps for FDA to address, which would
ultimately improve practitioner decisionmaking and hence the health
outcomes of the affected patients. This new information collection uses
``Mental Modeling,'' which is a qualitative research method that
compares a model of the decisionmaking processes of a group or groups
to a model of the same process developed from expert knowledge and
experience. In this study, the decision models of health care providers
concerning their understanding of drug product efficacy and how they
communicate their understanding to their patients will be compared to a
model derived from the knowledge and experience of experts who review
product labeling for the purpose of ensuring that prescribers get the
information they need to make optimal prescribing decisions. FDA will
use telephone interviews to determine from the health care providers
the factors that influence their understanding of drug product efficacy
and how they communicate their understanding to their patients.
Comparing expert and health care provider responses will allow for a
richer understanding of decisions determining drug product efficacy
from labeling and other sources and how this understanding is
communicated to their patients.
    FDA regulations require that prescription drug advertisements that
make (promotional) claims about a product also include risk information
in a ``balanced'' manner (21 CFR 202.1(e)(5)(ii)), both in terms of the
content and presentation of the information. This balance applies to
both the front display page of an advertisement and the brief summary
page. However, beyond the ``balance'' requirement there is limited
guidance and research to direct or encourage sponsors to present
benefit claims that are informative, specific, and reflect clinical
effectiveness data.
    Research and guidance to sponsors on how to present benefit and
efficacy information in prescription drug advertisements is limited.
For example, ``benefit claims,'' broadly defined, appearing in
advertisements are often presented in general language that does not
inform patients of the likelihood of efficacy and are often simply
variants of an ``intended use'' statement.\3\ In a study involving a
content analysis of direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising, the
researchers classified the ``promotional techniques'' used in the
advertisements. Emotional appeals were observed in 67 percent of the
ads while vague and qualitative benefit terminology was found in 87
percent of the ads. Only 9 percent contained data. However, for risk
information, half the advertisements used data to describe side-
effects, typically with lists of side-effects that generally occurred
infrequently.
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    \3\ Woloshin, S. and Schwartz, L., ``Direct to consumer
advertisements for prescription drugs: what are Americans being
told,'' Lancet, 358, 1141-46, 2001.
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    Additional research is necessary to uncover important information
about how consumers understand effectiveness information about
prescription drug products from DTC advertisements. This particular
understanding is crucial to the risk-benefit tradeoff that patients
must make with the consultation of a health care professional in order
to achieve the best health outcomes. The qualitative information in
this Mental Models phase of the research will provide a preliminary
framework and help FDA craft subsequent quantitative studies.
    Overview. The proposed information collection will use ``mental
modeling,'' a qualitative research method wherein the decisionmaking
processes of a group of physician respondents concerning the
effectiveness of various prescription drug products are modeled and
compared to a model based on expert labeling knowledge and clinical
experience in drug effectiveness. The information will be collected by
telephone interviews concerning the factors that influence perceptions
and decisions related to drug effectiveness. This method will help
identify physicians' beliefs, priorities, informational needs, visions
and conceptualizations about how well particular drugs work. A
comparison between expert and physician models based on the collected
information may identify ``consequential knowledge gaps'' that can be
redressed through labeling changes as well as helping FDA focus future
quantitative research on the communication of drug benefit information.
Thus, the information to be collected will be used by FDA to develop
and strengthen research materials and design in future planned
quantitative experiments.
    The first step in the mental models process is to conduct
background research to develop a model based on both experts' current
knowledge and extant literature on drug effectiveness. The resulting
``simple expert model'' is a mapping of decisionmaking factors,
relationships and influences, and is used to develop an interview
protocol for a day-long workshop with experts, hereafter referred to as
the ``expert elicitation.''
    The expert elicitation was conducted November 28, 2007. It included
nine experts from a variety of medical fields, including those versed
in drug labeling issues and others with extensive clinical experience,
particularly involving two medical conditions (insomnia, a medical
condition frequently treated by general practitioners, and rheumatoid
arthritis, a condition likely treated by specialists). Six experts were
internal to FDA, two experts were from the National Institutes of
Health, and one expert was external to the Federal Government, from the
Association of Medical Colleges. The expert elicitation process does
not solicit advice, opinions, or recommendations from the group, but
instead tries to determine how each expert perceives the factors
related to consumer decisionmaking, from their particular expert field.
Results from the expert elicitation were used to develop the expert
model, which generally includes adding new concepts and supporting
details to the existing simple expert model. The new draft expert model
was validated during a subsequent teleconference with the research team
about a month following the initial elicitation. Following the
validation, the project team finalized the expert model.
    The expert model informs the development of the physician interview
guide for physician telephone interviews. Mental models research is
typically conducted with cohorts of respondents who represent
categories of people whose mental models are to be compared, both
individually with the expert model and between cohorts, identifying the
potential for significant differences among cohorts. Interviews will be
conducted with 40 health care providers to develop a mental model
describing how each of 2 cohorts learns about drug product efficacy and
how their understanding about efficacy is communicated to their
patients. The cohorts are as follows:
    (1) Primary care providers. This cohort includes office-based
practitioners in primary care (general practice, family practice, and
internal medicine) with at least 3 years of experience and who engage
in patient care at least 50 percent of the time.

    (2) Specialists. This cohort includes office-based practitioners in
rheumatology with at least 3 years of experience and who engage in
patient care at least 50 percent of the time.
    Cohorts will be identified and recruited to represent a reasonable
range of age, gender, and ethnicity.
    Within each cohort, 20 practitioners will be interviewed by trained
interviewers in one-on-one in-depth telephone interviews. A sample size
of 40 (approximately 20 primary care providers and 20 rheumatologists)
is sufficiently large for the qualitative findings to capture a wide
depth and range of people's thinking. The interviews will take
approximately 45 minutes. The health care provider interviews will be
used to create a mental model of physician decisionmaking factors with
respect to drug product effectiveness.
    Potential physician participants will be randomly identified
through a purchased list based on the American Medical Association's
(AMA) Physician Masterfile. This list tracks all physicians, M.D.
(doctor of medicine) and DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine),
practicing in the United States, not only members of the AMA.
    FDA intends this collection to be used as formative research. As
with our focus group research (OMB control number 0910-0360), the
results of this formative research will provide direction toward
potential areas of focus. Further research is necessary, and planned,
to test concepts obtained from these results. This research will be
useful in designing survey questions for the next phases of this
research project (which will be submitted for approval at a later
date).
    In the Federal Register of November 24, 2008 (73 FR 71006), FDA
published a 60-day notice requesting public comment on the information
collection provisions. No comments were received.

                                                      Table 1--Estimated Annual Reporting Burden\1\
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                                                           No. of        Annual Frequency  per      Total Annual        Hours Per
                   21 CFR Section                       Respondents             Response             Responses           Response         Total Hours
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21 U.S.C. 393(b)(2)(c) Questionnaire, Pretesting                     4                        1                  4                .75                  3
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21 U.S.C. 393(b)(2)(c) Questionnaire, Study                         40                        1                 40                .75                 30
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Total                                                .................  .......................  .................  .................                 33
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\1\ There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information.

    Dated: March 27, 2009.
Jeffrey Shuren,
Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning.
[FR Doc. E9-7471 Filed 4-2-09; 8:45 am]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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

Extension:
    Rule 17a-1, SEC File No. 270-244, OMB Control No. 3235-0208

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget (``OMB'') a request for approval of extension of the
previously approved collection of information provided for in Rule 17a-
1 (17 CFR 240.17a-1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the ``Act'') (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.).
    Rule 17a-1 requires that every national securities exchange,
national securities association, registered clearing agency, and the
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board keep on file for a period of not
less than five years, the first two years in an easily accessible
place, at least one copy of all documents, including all
correspondence, memoranda, papers, books, notices, accounts, and other
such records made or received by it in the course of its business as
such and in the conduct of its self-regulatory activity,

and that such documents be available for examination by the Commission.
    There are 34 entities required to comply with the rule: 23 National
securities exchanges, 1 national securities association, 9 registered
clearing agencies, and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. The
Commission staff estimates that the average number of hours necessary
for compliance with the requirements of Rule 17a-1 is 52 hours per
year. In addition, 4 national securities exchanges notice-registered
pursuant to Section 6(g) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78f(g)) are required to
preserve records of determinations made under Rule 3a55-1 under the Act
(17 CFR 240.3a55-1), which the Commission staff estimates will take 1
hour per exchange, for a total of 4 hours. Accordingly, the Commission
staff estimates that the total number of hours necessary to comply with
the requirements of Rule 17a-1 is 1,772 hours. The total internal cost
of compliance for all respondents is $124,040, based on an average cost
per hour of $70.
    Compliance with Rule 17a-1 is mandatory. Rule 17a-1 does not assure
confidentiality for the records maintained pursuant to the rule. The
records required by Rule 17a-1 are available only for examination by
the Commission staff, state securities authorities, and the self-
regulatory organizations. Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of
Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 522, and the Commission's rules thereunder
(17 CFR 200.80(b)(4)(iii)), the Commission does not generally publish
or make available information contained in any reports, summaries,
analyses, letters, or memoranda arising out of, in anticipation of, or
in connection with an examination or inspection of the books and
records of any person or any other investigation.
    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.
    The public may view background documentation for this information
collection at the following website: www.reginfo.gov. Comments should
be directed to: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office Building,
Washington, DC 20503, or by sending an email to:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and (ii) Charles Riddle, Acting Director/
Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o
Candace Kenner, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549, or by sending an
email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Comments must be submitted to OMB within
30 days of this notice.

    Dated: October 24, 2019.
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4082-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2012-0002]

Alabama; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Alabama (FEMA-4082-DR), dated September 21,
2012, and related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: September 21, 2012.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter
dated September 21, 2012, the President issued a major disaster
declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the
``Stafford Act''), as follows:

    I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State
of Alabama resulting from Hurricane Isaac during the period of
August 26 to September 5, 2012, is of sufficient severity and
magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert
T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C.
5121 et seq. (the ``Stafford Act''). Therefore, I declare that such
a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama.
    In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby
authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such
amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and
administrative expenses.
    You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the
designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State.
Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance is
supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75
percent of the total eligible costs.
    Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration
for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the
Stafford Act.

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice
that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under
Executive Order 12148, as amended, Joe M. Girot, of FEMA is appointed
to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster.
    The following areas of the State of Alabama have been designated as
adversely affected by this major disaster:

    Baldwin, Mobile, and Pickens Counties for Public Assistance.
    All counties within the State of Alabama are eligible to apply
for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

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.

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2012-24677 Filed 10-4-12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #2

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

    Docket Numbers: ER10-1484-018; ER13-1069-007; ER12-2381-004.
    Applicants: Shell Energy North America (US), L.P., MP2 Energy LLC,
MP2 Energy NE LLC.
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of Shell
Energy North America (US), L.P., et al.
    Filed Date: 1/31/19.
    Accession Number: 20190131-5308.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-2341-001.
    Applicants: CA Flats Solar 130, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing: Notice of Change in Category Status
to be effective 6/19/2018.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5126.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-954-000.
    Applicants: Alta Wind VIII, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to Market Base
Rate Tariff to be effective 10/16/2017.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5087.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-955-000.
    Applicants: Brookfield Energy Marketing Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to Market Base
Rate Tariff to be effective 10/16/2017.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5088.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-956-000.
    Applicants: ITC Midwest LLC, Midcontinent Independent System
Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2019-02-01_ITCM Attachment O
Filing for Intangible Plant to be effective 1/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5089.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-957-000.
    Applicants: Brookfield Energy Marketing LP.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to Market Base
Rate Tariff to be effective 10/16/2017.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5090.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-958-000.
    Applicants: Brookfield Energy Marketing US LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to Market Base
Rate Tariff to be effective 10/16/2017.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5092.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-959-000.
    Applicants: Mesa Wind Power Corporation.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to Market Base
Rate Tariff to be effective 10/16/2017.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5094.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-960-000.
    Applicants: Windstar Energy, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to Market Base
Rate Tariff to be effective 10/16/2017.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5096.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-961-000.
    Applicants: Southern California Edison Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amended LGIA Solar Star
California XX, LLC True-Up SA No. 111 to be effective 4/3/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5097.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-962-000.

    Applicants: Duke Energy Florida, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreement for Firm
Point-To-Point Transmission Service of Duke Energy Florida, LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/31/19.
    Accession Number: 20190131-5323.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-963-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Ohio, Inc., PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Duke Energy Ohio, Inc.
submits IA SA No. 1491 to be effective 12/12/2018.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5121.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-964-000.
    Applicants: Alabama Power Company.
    Description: Notice of Termination of Agreement for Transmission
and Other Complementary Services of Alabama Power Company.
    Filed Date: 1/31/19.
    Accession Number: 20190131-5329.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-965-000.
    Applicants: Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company,
Mississippi Power Company.
    Description: Notice of Termination of Large Generator
Interconnection Agreement of Alabama Power Company, et al.
    Filed Date: 1/31/19.
    Accession Number: 20190131-5331.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-966-000.
    Applicants: Fairless Energy, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Notice of Succession to be
effective 12/17/2018.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5172.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-967-000.
    Applicants: Fairless Energy, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Notice of Succession to be
effective 12/17/2018.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5173.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-968-000.
    Applicants: Manchester Street, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Notice of successionj. to be
effective 12/14/2018.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5174.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-969-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2019-02-01_SA 3229 ITC-
MidAmerican FCA (J475) to be effective 1/17/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5176.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-970-000.
    Applicants: Tucson Electric Power Company.
    Description: Tariff Cancellation: Cancellation of Service Agreement
No. 363 to be effective 2/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5202.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

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

    Docket Numbers: ES19-5-000.
    Applicants: Cube Yadkin Transmission LLC.
    Description: Amendment to December 12, 2018 Application under for
Authorization Section 204 of the Federal Power Act of Cube Yadkin
Transmission LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/31/19.
    Accession Number: 20190131-5332.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/21/19.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following foreign
utility company status filings:

    Docket Numbers: FC19-3-000.
    Applicants: I Squared Capital.
    Description: Notification of Self-Certification of Foreign Utility
Company Status of the Conrad Companies.
    Filed Date: 2/1/19.
    Accession Number: 20190201-5111.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/22/19.

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

    Issued: February 1, 2019.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

18 CFR Part 381

[Docket No. RM17-6-000]

Annual Update of Filing Fees

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; annual update of Commission filing fees.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Commission regulations, the Commission
issues this update of its filing fees. This document provides the
yearly update using data in the Commission's Financial System to
calculate the new fees. The purpose of updating is to adjust the fees
on the basis of the Commission's costs for Fiscal Year 2016.

DATES: Effective Date: March 6, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Raymond D. Johnson Jr., Office of the
Executive Director, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Room 42-66, Washington, DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Document Availability: In addition to
publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the
Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/
or print the contents of this document via the Internet through FERC's
Home Page (http://www.ferc.gov) and in FERC's Public Reference Room
during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time) at
888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426.
    From FERC's Web site on the Internet, this information is available
in the eLibrary. The full text of this document is available on
eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing, printing, and/or
downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type the docket
number excluding the last three digits of this document in the docket
number field and follow other directions on the search page.
    User assistance is available for eLibrary and other aspects of
FERC's Web site during normal business hours. For assistance, contact
FERC Online Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at (866)
208-3676, or for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Annual Update of Filing Fees

(January 11, 2017)

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is issuing
this document to update filing fees that the Commission assesses for
specific services and benefits provided to identifiable beneficiaries.
Pursuant to 18 CFR 381.104, the Commission is establishing updated fees
on the basis of the Commission's Fiscal Year 2016 costs. The adjusted
fees announced in this document are effective March 6, 2017. The
Commission has determined, with the concurrence of the Administrator of
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of
Management and Budget, that this final rule is not a major rule within
the meaning of section 251 of Subtitle E of Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act, 5 U.S.C. 804(2). The Commission is submitting
this final rule to both houses of the United States Congress and to the
Comptroller General of the United States.
    The new fee schedule is as follows:

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              Fees Applicable to the Natural Gas Policy Act
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1. Petitions for rate approval pursuant to 18 CFR               $ 12,760
 284.123(b)(2). (18 CFR 381.403).....................
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                  Fees Applicable to General Activities
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1. Petition for issuance of a declaratory order                   25,640
 (except under Part I of the Federal Power Act). (18
 CFR 381.302(a)).....................................
2. Review of a Department of Energy remedial order:
    Amount in controversy:
        $ 0-9,999. (18 CFR 381.303(b))...............                100
        $ 10,000-29,999. (18 CFR 381.303(b)).........                600
        $ 30,000 or more. (18 CFR 381.303(a))........             37,430
3. Review of a Department of Energy denial of
 adjustment:
    Amount in controversy:
        $ 0-9,999. (18 CFR 381.304(b))...............                100
        $ 10,000-29,999. (18 CFR 381.304(b)).........                600
        $ 30,000 or more. (18 CFR 381.304(a))........             19,630
4. Written legal interpretations by the Office of                  7,350
 General Counsel. (18 CFR 381.305(a))................
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                Fees Applicable to Natural Gas Pipelines
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1. Pipeline certificate applications pursuant to 18               *1,000
 CFR 284.224. (18 CFR 381.207(b))....................
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        Fees Applicable to Cogenerators and Small Power Producers
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1. Certification of qualifying status as a small                  22,050
 power production facility. (18 CFR 381.505(a))......

2. Certification of qualifying status as a                        24,960
 cogeneration facility. (18 CFR 381.505(a))..........
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* This fee has not been changed.

List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 381

    Electric power plants, Electric utilities, Natural gas, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements.

Anton C. Porter,
Executive Director.

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Commission amends part 381,
chapter I, title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as set forth below.

PART 381--FEES

0
1. The authority citation for part 381 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717-717w; 16 U.S.C. 791-828c, 2601-2645; 31
U.S.C. 9701; 42 U.S.C. 7101-7352; 49 U.S.C. 60502; 49 App. U.S.C. 1-
85.

Sec.  381.302  [Amended]

0
2. In Sec.  381.302, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ``$ 24,980''
and adding ``$ 25,640'' in its place.

Sec.  381.303  [Amended]

0
3. In Sec.  381.303, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ``$ 36,460''
and adding ``$ 37,430'' in its place.

Sec.  381.304  [Amended]

0
4. In Sec.  381.304, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ``$ 19,120''
and adding ``$ 19,630'' in its place.

Sec.  381.305  [Amended]

0
5. In Sec.  381.305, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ``$ 7,160''
and adding ``$ 7,350'' in its place.

Sec.  381.403  [Amended]

0
6. Section 381.403 is amended by removing ``$ 12,430'' and adding ``$
12,760'' in its place.

Sec.  381.505  [Amended]

0
7. In Sec.  381.505, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ``$ 21,480''
and adding ``$ 22,050'' in its place and by removing ``$ 24,310'' and
adding ``$ 24,960'' in its place.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-9011-7]

Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

    Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General
Information<PHONE_NUMBER> or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/.

Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed 10/21/2013 Through 10/25/2013
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.

Notice

    Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public
its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's comment
letters on EISs are available at: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/eisdata.html.

EIS No. 20130306, Second Final EIS, USCG, 00, Tiering FEIS--U.S. Coast
Guard Rulemaking for Dry Cargo Residue Discharges in the Great Lakes,
Review Period Ends: 12/02/2013, Contact: Timothy P. O'Brien 202-372-
1539.
EIS No. 20130307, Final EIS, BLM, WY, Gas Hills In-Situ Recovery
Uranium Project, Review Period Ends: 12/02/2013, Contact: Tom
Sunderland<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20130308, Draft EIS, USACE, NC, Morehead City Harbor Integrated
Dredged Material Management Plan, Port of Morehead City, Comment Period
Ends: 12/16/2013, Contact: Hugh Heine<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20130309, Draft EIS, DOE, NY, Champlain Hudson Power Express
Transmission Line Project, Comment Period Ends: 12/16/2013, Contact:
Brian Mills<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20130310, Draft EIS, BLM, UT, Utah Greater Sage-Grouse Draft
Land Use Plan Amendment, Comment Period Ends: 01/29/2014, Contact:
Quincy Bahr<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20130311, Draft EIS, BLM, NV, Nevada and Northeastern
California Greater Sage-Grouse Planning, Comment Period Ends: 01/29/
2014, Contact: Joe Tague<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management and
the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service are Joint Lead
Agencies for the above project.

EIS No. 20130312, Draft EIS, BLM, ID, Idaho and Southwestern Montana
Greater Sage-Grouse Draft Land Use Plan, Comment Period Ends: 01/29/
2014, Contact: Brent Ralston<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20130313, Draft EIS, USFS, ID, Lost Creek-Boulder Creek
Landscape Restoration Project, Comment Period Ends: 12/16/2013,
Contact: Holly Hutchinson<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20130314, Final EIS, DOE, IL, FutureGen 2.0 Project, Review
Period Ends: 12/02/2013, Contact: Cliff Whyte<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20130315, Draft EIS, FERC, AZ, Sierrita Pipeline Project,
Comment Period Ends: 12/16/2013, Contact: David Hanobic<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20130316, Final EIS, NPS, CA, Restoration of the Mariposa Grove
of Giant Sequoias, Review Period Ends: 12/02/2013, Contact: Kimball
Koch<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20130317, Draft Supplement, USACE, NC, NC-1409 (Military Cutoff
Road) Extension and Proposed US 17 Hampstead Bypass, Comment Period
Ends: 12/16/2013, Contact: Brad Shaver<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Amended Notices

EIS No. 20130221, Draft Supplement, BLM, CA, Palen Solar Electrical
Generating System, Comment Period Ends: 11/14/2013, Contact: Frank
McMenimen<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Revision to FR Notice Published 07/26/2013; Extending Comment
Period from 10/24/2013 to 11/14/2013.

EIS No. 20130260, Draft EIS, BIA, NV, Moapa Solar Energy Center,
Comment Period Ends: 11/12/2013, Contact: Amy Heuslein<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Revision to FR Notice Published 09/13/2013; Extending Comment
Period from 10/21/2013 to 11/12/2013.

EIS No. 20130261, Draft Supplement, NPS, CA, Golden Gate National
Recreation Area Draft Dog Management Plan, Comment Period Ends: 01/13/
2014, Contact: Michael B. Edwards<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Revision to FR Notice Published 09/06/2013; Extending Comment
Period from 12/04/2013 to 01/11/2014.

EIS No. 20130266, Draft EIS, USN, GU, The Mariana Islands Training and
Testing, Comment Period Ends: 12/06/2013, Contact: John Van Name 808-
471-1714.

    Revision to FR Notice Published 10/25/2013; Extending Comment
Period from 11/12/2013 to 12/12/2013.

EIS No. 20130269, Draft EIS, NRC, 00, Generic--Waste Confidence,
Comment Period Ends: 12/20/2013, Contact: Sarah Lopas<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Revision to FR Notice Published 09/13/2013; Extending Comment
Period from 11/27/2013 to 12/20/2013.

EIS No. 20130277, Final Supplement, BLM, NV, Silver State Solar South
Project Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment, Review Period
Ends: 11/06/2013, Contact: Nancy Christ<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Revision to FR Notice Published 09/20/2013; Extending Comment
Period from 10/21/2013 to 11/06/2013.

EIS No. 20130280, Draft EIS, BLM, NV, 3 Bars Ecosystem and Landscape
Restoration Project, Comment Period Ends: 11/29/2013, Contact: Chad
Lewis<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Revision to FR Notice Published 09/27/2013; Extending Comment
Period from 11/12/2013 to 11/29/2013.

EIS No. 20130284, Draft Supplement, GSA, CA, San Ysidro Land Port of
Entry Improvements Project, Comment Period Ends: 11/29/2013, Contact:
Osmahn Kadri<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Revision to the FR Notice Published 09/27/2013; Extending Comment
Period from 11/12/2013 to 11/29/2013.

EIS No. 20130290, Draft EIS, NPS, CA, Restoration of Native Species in
High Elevation Aquatic Ecosystems Plan, Sequoia and Kings Canyon
National Parks, Comment Period Ends: 12/17/

2013, Contact: Woodrow Smeck<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Revision to FR Notice Published 10/04/2013; Extending Comment
Period from 11/25/2013 to 12/17/2013.

    Dated: October 29, 2013.
Aimee Hessert,
Deputy Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal
Activities.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

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

    Docket Numbers: ER17-1568-002.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing: Request for Deferral of Effective
Date--Order No. 831 Compliance Filing to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5196.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-2342-004.
    Applicants: GridLiance Heartland LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing: GridLiance Heartland LLC--ER18-2342
Compliance Filing--Revised to be effective 2/27/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/27/19.
    Accession Number: 20190227-5129.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/20/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-231-002.
    Applicants: Dynegy Oakland, LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Amended Filing ? Request for
Commission Action to be effective 1/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/27/19.
    Accession Number: 20190227-5128.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/20/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-404-001.
    Applicants: Public Service Company of Colorado.
    Description: Compliance filing: 2019-02-27 Transmission Template
Update--Compliance ER19-404 to be effective 2/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/27/19.
    Accession Number: 20190227-5144.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/20/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-460-002.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing: Request for Deferral of Effective
Date--Order No. 841 Compliance Filing to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5100.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1120-001.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Eratta re: Second Revised ISA No.
3604, Queue No. W4-009/X4-005/AD1-113 to be effective 1/26/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5247.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1136-000.
    Applicants: City of Pasadena, California.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Transmission Revenue
Requirement Revision to be effective 3/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/27/19.
    Accession Number: 20190227-5143.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/20/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1137-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: East Texas Cooperatives
Stated Rate Revisions to be effective 5/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/27/19.
    Accession Number: 20190227-5145.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/20/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1138-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Original ISA, SA No. 5291,
Queue No. AC1-165 to be effective 1/28/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/27/19.
    Accession Number: 20190227-5150.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/20/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1141-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Original ISA, SA No. 5287,
Queue No. AB2-100 to be effective 1/29/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5052.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1142-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2019-02-28_Termination of SA
3169 Crittenden Wind--EAI GIA (J662) to be effective 4/2/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5103.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1143-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2019-02-28_SA 3206 Dakota
Range I & II-OTP MPFCA (J436 J437 Hankinson Ellendale) to be effective
1/7/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5107.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1144-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2019-02-28_SA 3241 Deuel
Harvest Wind Energy-NSP-OTP FCA (J526) to be effective 2/20/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5112.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1145-000.
    Applicants: PPL Electric Utilities Corporation, PJM
Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: PPL submits revisions to the
OATT, Att. H-8G re: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to be effective 6/1/
2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5127.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1146-000.
    Applicants: New England Power Pool Participants Committee.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: March 2019 Membership Filing
to be effective 2/1/2019.

    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5129.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1147-000.
    Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: PG&E Coyote Valley BESS SGIA
(SA 415) to be effective 4/30/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5173.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1148-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Revisions to OA, Schedule 12
RE: Membership Terminations for Default to be effective 4/30/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5178.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1149-000.
    Applicants: Southern California Edison Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Phase 2 Retail Rate Change
to be effective 3/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5185.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1150-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Original ISA, SA No. 5292;
Queue No. AB2-174 to be effective 1/29/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5200.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1151-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Revisions to the OATT, Att.
L to add Transource WV as a new Transmission Owner to be effective 4/
30/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5202.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1152-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Revisions to the CTOA Att. A
to add Transource WV as a new Transmission Owner to be effective 4/30/
2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5204.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1153-000.
    Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2019-02-26 Inverter-Based
Interconnection Requirements Amendment to be effective 4/30/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5210.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-1154-000.
    Applicants: American Transmission Systems, Incorporated, PJM
Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: ATSI submits 3 ECSAs,
Service Agreement Nos. 5138, 5197, and 5206 to be effective 4/29/2019.
    Filed Date: 2/28/19.
    Accession Number: 20190228-5226.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/21/19.

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

    Docket Numbers: ES19-15-000.
    Applicants: El Paso Electric Company.
    Description: Supplement to January 30, 2019 Application under
Section 204 of the Federal Power Act for Authorization to Issue
Securities of El Paso Electric Company.
    Filed Date: 2/26/19.
    Accession Number: 20190226-5198.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/19/19.

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

    Dated: February 28, 2019.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0773]

Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard
District

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for a fireworks
display taking place over the Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD, on
September 15, 2018. This action is necessary to ensure safety of life
on navigable waterways during the fireworks display. Our regulation for
recurring safety zones for fireworks displays within the Fifth Coast
Guard District identifies the regulated area for this fireworks
display. During the enforcement period, vessels may not enter, remain
in, or transit through the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain
of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or designated
representative on scene.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.506 will be enforced for the
location listed at (b)(4) in the table to Sec.  165.506 from 7:30 p.m.
through 9:30 p.m. on September 15, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of enforcement, call or email Mr. Ron Houck, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Maryland-National Capital Region (WWM Division); telephone 410-
576-2674, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone
for entry (b)(4) in the table to Sec.  165.506 for the Defenders' Day
Commemoration Fireworks display from 7:30 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. on
September 15, 2018. This action is being taken to provide for the
safety of life on navigable waterways during the fireworks display. Our
regulation for recurring safety zones for fireworks displays within the
Fifth Coast Guard District, Sec.  165.506, specifies the location of
the regulated area for this safety zone within a 300-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 39[deg]15'55'' N,
076[deg]34'35'' W, adjacent to the East Channel of Northwest Harbor. As
specified in Sec.  165.506(d), during the enforcement period, no vessel
may enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zone without
approval from the Captain of the Port Sector Maryland-National Capital
Region (COTP) or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel on scene.
Designated Coast Guard patrol personnel are comprised of commissioned,
warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard
may be assisted by other federal, state, or local law enforcement
agencies in the enforcement of the safety zone. This year the fireworks
display is happening on the third Saturday in September (September 15,
2018) instead of the second Saturday in September (September 8, 2018)
as published in the table to 33 CFR 165.506, section (b), row 4. The
enforcement period is also being changed for this year's event. This
year, the safety zone will be enforced from 7:30 p.m. through 9:30 p.m.
on September 15, 2018.
    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR
165.506(d) and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice of
enforcement published in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will
provide notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to
Mariners and marine information broadcasts.

    Dated: August 24, 2018.
Joseph B. Loring,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region.
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Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0868]
RIN 1625-AA09

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Isthmus Slough, Coos Bay, OR

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to change the operating schedule that
governs the Oregon State secondary highway bridge (Isthmus Slough
Bridge), across Isthmus Slough, mile 1.0, at Coos Bay, OR. To
accommodate Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) preservation,
painting and replacement of the bridge equipment, the Coast Guard
proposes to operate half the double bascule span (single leaf).
Additionally, during the period of this work, the non-functioning leaf
of the span's vertical clearance will be reduced.

DATES: Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or
before November 24, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2017-0868 using Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov.
    See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion
of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed
rule, call or email Steven M. Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth
Coast Guard District Bridge Program Office, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background, Purpose and Legal Basis

    The United States Coast Guard proposes the following rulemaking
change under statutory authority 33 U.S.C. 499. Oregon Department of
Transportation (ODOT), owns and operates the double bascule Isthmus
Slough Bridge, across Isthmus Slough, mile 1.0, at Coos Bay, OR, and
has requested a temporary change to the existing operating regulation
to accommodate the bridge's painting, and preservation and upgrading of
the electrical systems. The subject bridge operates in accordance with
33 CFR 117.879. Isthmus Slough provides no alternate routes to pass
around the Isthmus Slough Bridge. To facilitate this event, ODOT
requests the double bascule bridge operate in single leaf mode (half of
the span), and reduce the vertical clearance of the non-functioning
leaf. Isthmus Slough Bridge provides a vertical clearance of 28 feet in
the closed-to-navigation position referenced to the vertical clearance
above mean high water tide level. Up to ten feet of containment would
be installed under the closed-to-navigation leaf only, and would reduce
the vertical clearance to 18 feet. Vessels that do not require an
opening would be allowed to transit under the bridge at any time. We
approved a temporary deviation on August 4, 2017 (82 FR 36332), with
the same change in bridge operations as this NPRM. We have not received
any reports of problems or complaints with the subject bridge operating
under the temporary deviation.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    We propose a temporary change to 33 CFR 117.879 to be in effect
from 6 a.m. on February 26, 2018, through 6 p.m. on July 31, 2019. This
temporary rule would suspend the current paragraph regarding the Oregon
State secondary highway bridge (Isthmus Slough Bridge), and add a
temporary new paragraph which would amend the operating schedule of the
Isthmus Slough Bridge by authorizing one half of the draw to open on
signal, and would reduce the horizontal clearance and vertical
clearance of the bridge. The temporary rule is necessary to accommodate
painting, and preservation and upgrading of its electrical systems.
This bridge provides a vertical clearance approximately 28 feet above
mean high water when in the closed-to-navigation position. One half of
the bascule bridge would have a containment system installed on the
non-functioning half of the span, which would reduce the vertical
clearance by ten feet to 18 feet. The horizontal clearance with a full
opening is 140 feet, therefore, in single leaf operation; a temporary
rule change would reduce the horizontal clearance to approximately 70
feet.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analysis based on 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 NPRM has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, the NPRM 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 ability for mariners to transit under the
bridge because the Isthmus Bridge would open half the draw allowing for
the reasonable needs of navigation.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 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
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities. While some owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit the bridge may be small entities, for the
reasons stated in section IV.A. above, this proposed rule would not
have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
    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 proposed 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 contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT, above. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this proposed rule or any
policy or action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Government

    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 proposed 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 proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would 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 proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please contact 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 proposed rule will not
result in such expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this proposed
rule elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and
have made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a
category of actions which do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. This proposed rule simply
promulgates the operating regulations or procedures for drawbridges.
Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further review,
under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction.
    A preliminary Record of Environmental Consideration and a
Memorandum for the Record are not required for this proposed rule. We
seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a
significant environmental impact from this proposed rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your

message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of
people, places or vessels.

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, visit http://www.regulations.gov/privacynotice.
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in this docket
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that Web site's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a
final rule is published.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117

    Bridges.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 117 as follows:

PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Suspend Sec.  117.879 from 6 a.m. on February 26, 2018, through 6
p.m. on July 31, 2019.
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3. Add a new temporary Sec.  117.T879, from 6 a.m. on February 26,
2018, through 6 p.m. on July 31, 2019, to read as follows:

Sec.  117.T879  Isthmus Slough.

    The draw of the Oregon State secondary highway bridge, mile 1.0, at
Coos Bay, shall operate in single leaf, and open half the draw on
signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. The vertical clearance of
the non-functioning leaf will be reduced up to ten feet.

    Dated: October 13, 2017.
Brendan C. McPherson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 2017-23052 Filed 10-23-17; 8:45 am]
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