[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 146 (Friday, July 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50047-50052]
[FR Doc No: 2016-17943]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Transit Administration

Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY 2017 Positive Train Control
Grant Funds

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit
Administration (FTA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice details the application requirements and
procedures to obtain funding for the installation of Positive Train
Control (PTC) systems required under the Railroad Safety Improvement
Act of 2008, as amended by the Positive Train Control Enforcement and
Implementation Act of 2015. The opportunities described in this notice
are available under Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number
20.321, ``Positive Train Control.''
    FRA will review applications for funding under this NOFO and will
select the projects for funding. FTA will award the grant funds and
administer and manage the grants after award. FRA will help FTA monitor
the PTC implementation and progress of the grantees. In addition,
applicants should contact FRA with PTC technical questions.

DATES: Applications for funding under this solicitation are due no
later than 5:00 p.m. EDT, September 27, 2016. Applications for funding
received after 5:00 p.m. EDT on September 27, 2016 will not be
considered for funding. See Section 4 of this notice for additional
information on the application process.

ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov. For any
required or supporting application materials that an applicant is
unable to submit via Grants.gov (such as oversized engineering
drawings), an applicant may submit an original and two (2) copies to
Ms. Amy Houser, Office of Program Delivery, Federal Railroad
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W36-412, Washington,
DC 20590. However, due to delays caused by enhanced screening of mail
delivered via the U.S. Postal Service, applicants are advised to use
other means of conveyance (such as courier service) to assure timely
receipt of materials.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have a PTC project related
question, you may contact Dr. Mark Hartong, Senior Scientific Technical
Advisor,

Federal Railroad Administration (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
mark.hartong@dot.gov), or Mr. Devin Rouse, Program Manager, Federal
Railroad Administration (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>, email:
devin.rouse@dot.gov). Grant application submission and processing
questions should be addressed to Ms. Amy Houser, Office of Program
Delivery, Federal Railroad Administration (1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Room W36-412, Washington, DC 20590; email: amy.houser@dot.gov). For
questions regarding FTA administration of grants awarded under this
competition, contact Mr. Eric Hu, Office of Program Management, Federal
Transit Administration (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: eric.hu@dot.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Notice to applicants: FRA and FTA recommend applicants read this
notice in its entirety prior to preparing application materials. There
are several administrative prerequisites described herein that
applicants must comply with to submit an application and specific
eligibility requirements applicants must meet. Additionally, applicants
should note that the required Project Narrative component of the
application package may not exceed 25 pages in length (including any
appendices).

Table of Contents

1. Program Description
2. Federal Award Information
3. Eligibility Information
4. Application and Submission Information
5. Application Review
6. Federal Award Administration
7. Federal Awarding Agency Contacts

Section 1: Program Description

    The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for grants to
assist financing the installation of PTC systems required under 49
U.S.C. 20157 (Implementation of positive train control systems). The
maximum $197.01 million of funding available under this NOFO after
approximately $2 million is set aside for program oversight is
authorized by section 3028 of the Fixing America's Surface
Transportation (FAST) Act (Public Law 114-94). All projects that
receive funding under this notice must comply with the applicable
requirements of 49 U.S.C. 20157 and 49 CFR part 236, subpart I,
including 236.1005 (Requirements for Positive Train Control Systems).
The funding described in this notice is authorized to be appropriated
for Federal Fiscal Year 2017 beginning October 1, 2016. Funding
allocations made under this notice are subject to the availability of
funds.

Section 2: Federal Award Information

    The maximum funding authorized under this NOFO is $197.01 million
after approximately $2 million is set aside for program oversight per
the FAST Act. Per the FAST Act, FRA anticipates selecting multiple
projects for the funding made available in this notice, and is not
predetermining any minimum or maximum dollar amounts for awards.
However, given the limited amount of funding currently available,
applicants are encouraged to identify scalable project phases or
elements that would result in the installation of components necessary
for the deployment of a PTC system required under 49 U.S.C. 20157,
because FRA may choose to make project selections for less than the
total amount requested in the application.

Section 3: Eligibility Information

    This section of the notice explains the requirements for submitting
an eligible grant application. Applications that do not meet the
requirements in this section will be considered ineligible for funding.
Instructions for conveying eligibility information to FRA are detailed
in Section 4 of this NOFO.

3.1 Applicant Eligibility

    Eligible applicants for PTC system funding under this notice are
entities that are recipients of funds under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53.
    a. This includes, but is not limited to, the following entities:
    i. Public transit agencies operating commuter railroads; and
    ii. State and local governments.
    b. Applicants must:
    i. Have submitted a revised Positive Train Control Implementation
Plan (PTCIP) to FRA as required by 49 U.S.C. 20157(a); or
    ii. Be tenants on one or more host railroads whose host railroad(s)
have submitted a revised PTCIP as required by 49 U.S.C. 20157(a).
    c. An applicant who has not submitted a revised PTCIP to FRA as
required by 49 U.S.C. 20157(a), and is not a tenant on one or more host
railroads who have submitted a revised PTCIP as required by 49 U.S.C.
20157(a), may be eligible for funding under this notice if the
applicant can demonstrate to FRA's satisfaction in the grant
application that the:
    i. Applicant is not required to submit a revised PTCIP as required
by 49 U.S.C. 20157(a); and
    ii. Proposed project will assist in financing the installation of a
PTC system required under 49 U.S.C. 20157.

3.2 Project Eligibility

    Projects eligible for funding under this NOFO must help install PTC
systems required under 49 U.S.C. 20157. The capital costs of PTC
systems installation would be eligible project activities including but
not limited to: Back office systems; wayside, communications and
onboard hardware equipment, software; equipment installation; and
spectrum acquisition.
    Examples of eligible PTC system projects include the following:
    a. Installation of PTC systems;
    b. Installation of shared PTC system infrastructure (e.g., back
office systems and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems);
    c. Advancement of PTC system interoperability related to
installation, such as spectrum acquisition, spectrum sharing, and radio
interference and desensitization;
    d. Installation of technologies that will lower costs, accelerate
PTC implementation, increase interoperability between host and tenant
operations, and improve reliability of PTC systems; and
    e. Installation of technologies that will eliminate PTC system
communications interference, provide solutions to configuration
management of multi-railroad PTC software and firmware deployments, and
provide host-tenant railroad PTC interoperability and PTC System
Certification.
    These are examples of eligible projects, and FRA will evaluate any
other projects meeting the criteria of this NOFO for eligibility and
consideration for award.
    Preventive maintenance and overhaul costs, new vehicle procurement,
real estate property acquisition, building construction and
acquisition, and operating expenses are not eligible costs under this
NOFO.

3.3 Cost Eligibility

    Funds awarded under this notice must not exceed 80 percent of the
total cost of a project. The required 20 percent non-Federal share may
be comprised of public sector (state or local) or private sector
funding. However, FRA will not consider any other Federal grant funds,
nor any non-Federal funds already expended (or otherwise encumbered),
towards the matching requirement. FRA is limiting the method for
calculating the non-Federal match to cash contributions only--FRA will
not accept ``in-kind'' contributions and transportation development
credits. FRA will consider non-Federal matching funds exceeding the
minimum requirement when evaluating the merit of an application.

Section 4: Application and Submission Information

4.1 Submission Dates and Times

    Applicants must submit complete applications to Grants.gov no later
than 5:00 p.m. EDT, September 27, 2016. Delayed registration is not an
acceptable reason for late submission. In order to apply for funding
under this announcement, all applicants are expected to be registered
as an organization with Grants.gov. Applicants are strongly encouraged
to apply early to ensure that all materials are received before this
deadline. Late applications that are the result of failure to register
or comply with Grants.gov applicant requirements in a timely manner
will not be considered.

4.2 Application Content

    Applicants should read this section carefully and must submit all
required information.
Project Narrative
    This section describes the minimum content required in the Project
Narrative component of grant applications (FRA also recommends the
Project Narrative generally adhere to the following outline). These
requirements must be satisfied through a narrative statement submitted
by the applicant, and may be supported by spreadsheet documents,
tables, maps, drawings, and other materials, as appropriate. The
Project Narrative may not exceed 25 pages in length (including any
appendices). FRA will not review or consider for award applications
with Project Narratives exceeding the 25 page limitation.
    a. The Project Narrative must:
    i. Include a title page that lists the following elements in either
a table or formatted list: Project title; location (i.e., city, State,
Congressional district); applicant organization name; name of any co-
applicants; amount of Federal funding requested; and proposed non-
Federal match;
    ii. Designate a point of contact for the applicant and provide his
or her name and contact information, including phone number, mailing
address, and email address. The point of contact must be an employee of
an eligible applicant;
    iii. Indicate the amount of Federal funding requested, the proposed
non-Federal match, and total project cost. Additionally, identify any
other sources of Federal funds committed to the project and any pending
Federal requests. You must also note if the requested Federal funding
must be obligated or spent by a certain date due to dependencies or
relationships with other Federal or non-Federal funding sources,
related projects, law, or other factors. Finally, specify whether you
ever previously sought Federal funding for the project, and name the
Federal program and fiscal year for the funding request;
    iv. Explain how the applicant meets the applicant eligibility
criteria outlined in Section 3 of this notice;
    v. Provide a brief 4-6 sentence summary of the proposed project,
capturing the PTC challenges the proposed project aims to address, as
well as the intended outcomes and anticipated benefits that will result
from the proposed project;
    vi. Include a detailed project description that expands upon the
brief summary required above. This detailed description should provide,
at a minimum, additional background on the PTC challenges the project
aims to address, the expected users and beneficiaries of the project,
the specific components and elements of the project, and any other
information the applicant deems necessary to justify the proposed
project. The detailed description should also clearly explain how the
proposed project meets the project eligibility criteria in Section 3 of
this notice;
    vii. Include a thorough discussion of how the proposed project
meets all of the evaluation criteria for the respective project type,
as outlined in Section 5 of this notice. Applicants should note that
FRA reviews applications based upon the evaluation criteria. If an
application does not sufficiently address the evaluation criteria, it
is unlikely to be a competitive application. In responding to the
criteria, applicants should clearly identify, quantify, and compare
expected benefits and costs of proposed projects;
    viii. Describe proposed project implementation and project
management arrangements. Include descriptions of the expected
arrangements for project contracting, contract oversight, change-order
management, risk management, and conformance to Federal requirements
for project progress reporting.
Additional Application Elements
    b. Applicants must:
    i. Submit a Statement of Work (SOW) that addresses the scope,
schedule, and budget for the proposed project if it were selected for
award. The SOW must contain sufficient detail so that FRA and FTA, and
the applicant, can understand the expected outcomes of the proposed
work to be performed and monitor progress toward completing project
tasks and deliverables during a prospective grant's period of
performance. FRA developed a standard SOW template that applicants must
use to be considered for award. The SOW templates and other required
forms are located at http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0021.
    ii. Describe anticipated environmental and historic preservation
impacts associated with the proposed project, any environmental or
historic preservation analyses that have been prepared, and progress
toward completing any environmental documentation or clearance required
for the proposed project under the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act, section 4(f) of the
U.S. DOT Act, the Clean Water Act, and other applicable Federal or
State laws such as the FCC requirements for antenna transmission.
Applicants are encouraged to contact FTA and obtain preliminary
direction regarding the appropriate NEPA action and required
environmental documentation. Generally, projects will be ineligible to
receive funding if they have begun construction activities prior to the
applicant receiving written approval from FTA that all environmental
and historical analyses have been completed. Additional information
regarding FTA's environmental processes and requirements are located at
https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/environmental-programs/environmental-analysis-review.
    iii. Submit an SF 424A--Budget Information for Non-Construction or
SF 424C.
    iv. Budget Information for Construction;
    v. Submit an SF 424B--Assurances for Non-Construction or SF 424D--
Assurances for Construction; and
    vi. Submit an SF LLL: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.

4.3 Submission Instructions

    To apply for funding through Grants.gov, applicants must be
properly registered. Complete instructions on how to register and
submit an application can be found at Grants.gov. Registering with
Grants.gov is a onetime process; however, it can take up to several
weeks for first-time registrants to receive confirmation and a user
password. FRA recommends that applicants start the registration process
as early as possible to prevent delays that may preclude submitting an
application package by the application deadline. Applications will not
be accepted after the due date. Delayed registration is not an
acceptable justification for an application extension. (Please note
that if a Dun &

Bradstreet (DUNS) number must be obtained or renewed, this may take a
significant amount of time to complete.) Late applications that are the
result of failure to register or comply with Grants.gov applicant
requirements in a timely manner will not be considered.
    Required documents for the application package are outlined in the
following paragraphs. Applicants must complete and submit all
components of the application package. FRA welcomes the submission of
other relevant supporting documentation that may have been developed by
the applicant (planning, engineering and design documentation, and
letters of support). In particular, applications accompanied by
completed feasibility studies and cost estimates may be more favorably
considered during the evaluation process, as they demonstrate that an
applicant has a greater understanding of the scope and cost of the
project.
    Applicants must submit all application materials through
Grants.gov. For any required or supporting application materials that
an applicant cannot submit via Grants.gov (such as oversized
engineering drawings), an applicant may submit an original and two (2)
copies to Ms. Amy Houser, Office of Program Delivery, Federal Railroad
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W36-412, Washington,
DC 20590. However, due to delays caused by enhanced screening of mail
delivered via the U.S. Postal Service, FRA advises applicants to use
other means of conveyance (such as courier service) to assure timely
receipt of materials. Additionally, if documents can be obtained
online, explaining to FRA how to access files on a referenced Web site
may also be sufficient.

4.4 Funding Restrictions

Use of Grant Funds for Federal Credit Assistance
    At the request of an eligible applicant under Section 3 of this
NOFO, and subject to DOT approval and any applicable laws that may
otherwise prohibit using Federal grant funds in such a manner, amounts
awarded to an eligible applicant under this grant may be used to pay
certain costs applicants incur under sections 502 through 504 of the
Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C.
801, et seq.) (Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF)
program). Requirements to use the grant money awarded under this NOFO
for RRIF costs are explained further below.
    In general, the RRIF program provides loans and loan guarantees to
finance railroad and intermodal equipment and infrastructure, including
PTC installation. Under the RRIF program, a RRIF loan applicant or
other non-Federal source must pay a Credit Risk Premium (CRP) assessed
based on the overall risk of each transaction. In addition, the RRIF
applicant pays an evaluation charge to reimburse the Secretary for
costs incurred to administer the program, including financial and legal
advice (administrative costs).
    Eligible applicants may use amounts awarded under this NOFO to pay
the RRIF CRP and/or administrative costs associated with a RRIF loan or
loan guarantee made to finance the same PTC system installation project
for which the grant under this NOFO was awarded.
    To be clear, the funds made available under this NOFO may only be
used to finance the installation of PTC systems required under 49
U.S.C. 20157.
Availability
    The grant funds made available under this NOFO must be obligated in
a grant agreement no later than September 30, 2018. Therefore, for an
eligible applicant to use grant funds to pay the CRP and/or
administrative costs associated with a RRIF loan or loan guarantee, the
applicable loan or loan guarantee must be executed by September 30,
2018. Subsidy and administrative costs associated with a RRIF loan or
loan guarantee agreement that is not executed by September 30, 2018 are
not eligible for funding under this NOFO.

Section 5: Application Review

    FRA will conduct a three-part application review process, as
follows:
    a. Screen applications for completeness and eligibility;
    b. Evaluate eligible applications (completed by technical panels
applying the evaluation criteria); and
    c. Select projects for funding (completed by the FRA Administrator
applying additional selection criteria).

5.1 Intake and Eligibility

    FRA first will screen each application for eligibility (eligibility
requirements are outlined in Section 3 of this notice) and completeness
(application documentation and submission requirements are outlined in
Section 4 of this notice). FRA-led technical panels of subject-matter
experts will evaluate all eligible and complete applications using the
evaluation criteria outlined in this section. The FRA Administrator
then will select for funding the projects that are well-aligned with
one or more of the evaluation and selection criteria.

5.2 Evaluation Criteria

    FRA will give preference to applicants that can demonstrate an
ability to substantially complete the project work, or otherwise
provide benefits to industry, prior to the statutory deadlines the
Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015
(PTCEI Act) established. The PTCEI Act extended the statutory deadline
for implementation of PTC systems to at least December 31, 2018, and
allows railroads to request approval from FRA for an extension beyond
December 31, 2018, but no later than December 31, 2020, for
implementation of certain operational, non-hardware aspects of PTC
systems, upon completion of statutory prerequisites. FRA will review
applications using the following four evaluation criteria:
     Accrued safety benefits;
     Expeditious PTC system deployment;
     Technical merit; and
     Project development approach.
a. Accrued Safety Benefits
    FRA will consider a proposed project's accrued safety benefits,
including the following factors:
    i. The number of passengers for which the proposed project will
improve safety by reducing the threat of train-to-train collisions,
over speed derailments, incursions into established work zone limits,
and the movement of a train through a misaligned switch; and
    ii. The number of miles of roadway work zones protected by the
proposed project.
b. Expeditious PTC System Deployment
    FRA will consider a proposed project's achievement of expeditious
PTC system deployment, including the following factors:
    i. The degree to which the proposed project expedites the
installation of the PTC system;
    ii. The degree to which the proposed project expedites testing and
certification of the PTC system; and
    iii. The ability for the proposed project to maintain the
railroad's PTC system implementation timeline or reduce/eliminate
schedule risks.
c. Technical Merit
    FRA will consider a proposed project's technical merit, including
the following factors:
    i. The degree to which the proposed project exhibits a sound
scientific and engineering basis;
    ii. The degree to which the proposed project is practically applied
in and

compatible with the railroad's operating environment and
infrastructure; and
    iii. The likelihood of technical and practical success.
d. Project Development Approach
    FRA will consider a proposed project's project development
approach, including the following factors:
    i. The technical qualifications and demonstrated experience of key
personnel proposed to lead and perform the technical efforts, and the
qualifications of the primary and supporting organizations to fully and
successfully execute the proposed project within the proposed timeframe
and budget;
    ii. The degree to which proposed project is supported by multiple
entities (letters of support are encouraged);
    iii. The affordability and degree to which the proposed project is
a good value for the amount of funding requested. Good value means the
goods/services received are worth the price paid. (Examples of the
types of factors that may be considered include, but are not limited
to, suitability, quality, skills, price, and life-cycle cost. The mix
of these and other factors and the relevant importance of each will
vary on a case by case basis);
    iv. The reasonableness of the proposed costs; and
    v. The extent of proposed cost sharing or cost participation
(exclusive of the applicant's prior investment).

5.3 Selection Criteria

    In addition to the evaluation criteria, the FRA Administrator will
apply the following four selection criteria to further ensure that the
projects selected for funding advance FRA's current PTC mission and key
priorities:
     Alignment with DOT strategic goals and priorities;
     Project delivery performance;
     Region/location; and
     Innovation/resource development.
a. Alignment With DOT Strategic Goals and Priorities
    i. Improving transportation safety;
    ii. Maintaining transportation infrastructure in a state of good
repair;
    iii. Promoting economic competitiveness;
    iv. Advancing environmentally sustainable transportation policies;
    v. Enhancing quality of life; and
    vi. Building ladders of opportunity to expand the middle class.
    Proposed projects that demonstrate the ability to provide reliable,
safe and affordable transportation choices to connect economically
disadvantaged populations, non-drivers, senior citizens, and persons
with disabilities in disconnected communities with employment, training
and education will receive particular consideration during project
selection.
b. Project Delivery Performance
    i. The applicant's track record in successfully delivering previous
DOT grants on time, on budget, and for the full intended scope;
    ii. The applicant's means for achieving satisfactory continuing
control over project assets in a timely manner, including public
ownership of project assets or agreements with commuter railroad
operators and infrastructure owners at the time of application; and
    iii. The extent to which the proposed project complements previous
DOT awards.
c. Region/Location
    i. The extent to which the proposed project increases the economic
productivity of land, capital, or labor at specific locations,
particularly in economically distressed areas;
    ii. Ensuring appropriate level of regional balance across the
country;
    iii. Ensuring consistency with national transportation and rail
network objectives; and
    iv. Ensuring integration with other rail services and
transportation modes.
d. Innovation/Resource Development
    i. Promoting innovations that demonstrate the value of new
approaches to, among other things, transportation funding and finance,
contracting, project delivery, congestion management, safety
management, asset management, or long-term operations and maintenance.

6. Federal Award Administration

6.1 Federal Award Notice

    Final project selections will be posted on DOT, FRA, and FTA's Web
sites.

6.2 Award Administration

    Due to funding limitations, projects that are selected for funding
may receive less than the amount originally requested. In those cases,
applicants must be able to demonstrate that the proposed projects are
still viable and can be completed with the amount awarded.
Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS)
Review
    Before making a Federal award with a total amount of Federal share
greater than the simplified acquisition threshold (see 2 CFR 200.88
Simplified Acquisition Threshold), FTA will review and consider any
information about the applicant that is in the designated integrity and
performance system accessible through the System for Award Management
(SAM) (currently the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity
Information System (FAPIIS)) (see 41 U.S.C. 2313).
    An applicant, at its option, may review information in the
designated integrity and performance systems accessible through SAM and
comment on any information about itself that a Federal awarding agency
previously entered and is currently in the designated integrity and
performance system accessible through SAM.
    FTA will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to the
other information in the designated integrity and performance system,
in making a judgment about the applicant's integrity, business ethics,
and record of performance under Federal awards when completing the
review of risk posed by applicants as described in 2 CFR 200.205.

6.3 Administrative and National Policy Requirements

a. Pre-Award Authority
    Once selected, FTA will issue specific guidance to recipients
regarding pre-award authority at the time of selection. FTA does not
provide pre-award authority for discretionary funds until projects are
selected and even then there are Federal requirements that must be met
before costs are incurred. For more information about FTA's policy on
pre-award authority, please see the FY 2016 Apportionment Notice
published on February 16, 2016. https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-02-16/pdf/2016-02821.pdf.
b. Grant Requirements
    If selected, awardees will apply for a grant through FTA's Transit
Award Management System (TrAMS). Recipients of PTC Funding are subject
to the requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, including FTA's Buy
America requirements, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, and Planning
Requirements. All recipients must follow the Grants Management
Requirements of FTA Circular 5010.1D, the labor protections of 49
U.S.C. 5333(b), and the third party procurement requirements of FTA
Circular 4220.1F. All discretionary grants, regardless of award amount,
will be subject to the congressional notification and release process.
Technical assistance regarding these requirements is available from
each FTA regional office.

c. Standard Assurances
    The applicant must assure it will comply with all applicable
Federal statutes, regulations, executive orders, FTA circulars, and
other Federal administrative requirements in carrying out any project
supported by the FTA grant. The applicant must acknowledge that it is
under a continuing obligation to comply with the terms and conditions
of the grant agreement issued for its project with FTA. The applicant
understands that Federal laws, regulations, policies, and
administrative practices might be modified from time to time and may
affect the implementation of the project. The applicant must agree that
the most recent Federal requirements will apply to the project, unless
FTA issues a written determination otherwise. The applicant must submit
the Certifications and Assurances before receiving a grant if it does
not have current certifications on file.
d. Reporting
    Post-award reporting requirements include submission of Federal
Financial Reports and Milestone Progress Reports in TrAMS.
e. Technical Assistance and Other Program Information
    This program is not subject to Executive Order 12372,
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.'' FRA will consider
applications for funding only from eligible recipients as explained in
Section 3.

7. Federal Awarding Agency Contacts

    If you have a PTC technical project related question, you may
contact Dr. Mark Hartong, Senior Scientific Technical Advisor (phone:
(202) 493-1332; email: mark.hartong@dot.gov), or Mr. Devin Rouse,
Program Manager (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Grant application submission and processing questions should be
addressed to Ms. Amy Houser, Office of Program Delivery, Federal
Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W36-412,
Washington, DC 20590; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For questions relating to grant requirements, please contact Eric
Hu, Program Manager, Urban Programs (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
eric.hu@dot.gov). FTA grantees may also contact their FTA regional
office. Contact for FTA's regional offices can be found on FTA's Web
site at: https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/regional-offices/regional-offices.
    Information Collection: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
approved the information collection associated with the PTC Grants
Program. The approval number for this collection of information is OMB
No. 2130-0587.

    Issued in Washington, DC on July 21, 2016.
Carolyn Flowers,
Acting Administrator, FTA.

Sarah E. Feinberg,
Administrator, FRA.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0023; OMB No. 1660-0114]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection,
Comment Request; FEMA Preparedness Grants: Port Security Grant Program
(PSGP)

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security.

ACTION: 60-Day notice of revision and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the general public to take this opportunity to comment on an extension,
with change, of a currently approved information collection. In
accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the information collection
activities required to administer the Port Security Grant Program
(PSGP) and an additional new form to facilitate extension requests.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 6, 2023.

ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please submit
comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA-2023-0023. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
    All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket
ID. Regardless of the method used to submitting comments or material,
all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov, and will include any
personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this
information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy and
Security Notice that is available via a link on the homepage of
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Duane Davis, Section Chief, FEMA,
Grant Programs Directorate,<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected]. You
may contact the Information Management Division for copies of the
proposed collection of information at email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 102 of the Maritime Transportation
Security Act of 2002, as amended (46 U.S.C. 70107), authorizes the PSGP
to provide for the risk-based allocation of funds to implement Area
Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans
among port authorities, facility operators, and State and local
government agencies required to provide port security services and to
train law enforcement personnel under 46 U.S.C. 70132. Before awarding
a grant under the program, the Secretary for Homeland Security shall
provide for review and comment by the appropriate Federal Maritime
Security Coordinators and the Maritime Administrator. In administering
the grant program, the Secretary shall consider national economic,
energy, and strategic defense concerns based upon the most current risk
assessments available.
    Any information collected by FEMA for this program is in accordance
with general reporting requirements, for example, see 2 CFR 200.329; or
in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 70107(g), as amended by Section 112(c) of
the Security and Accountability For Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 (Pub.
L. 109-347), which provides that entities subject to an Area Maritime
Transportation Security Plan may submit an application for a grant
under this program at such time, in such form, and containing such
information and assurances as the Secretary may require.
    2 CFR 200.329 requires grant recipients to report on the status of
their grant funded activities including potential or real setbacks in
performance.
    The GPD-Extension form, FEMA Form FF-207-FY-23-110 is newly added
and

allows FEMA to ensure a consistent review process for extending the
Period of Performance of existing grants per 2 CFR 200.309. This form
standardizes the information collection as well as the review criteria
for extension requests. Information includes the current status of the
project, an explanation of delays experienced in completing the project
on schedule and anticipated new milestones for completion within the
newly requested Period of Performance.

Collection of Information

    Title: FEMA Preparedness Grants: Port Security Grant Program
(PSGP).
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0114.
    FEMA Forms: FEMA Form FF-207-FY-23-108 (formerly 089-05), PSGP
Investment Justification; FEMA Form FF-207-FY-23-109 (formerly 088-0-
1), Grant Programs Directorate Performance Report (GPD-PR), and FEMA
Form FF-207-FY-23-110, Grant Programs Directorate Extension Request
(GPD-Extension).
    Abstract: Section 102 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act
of 2002, as amended (46 U.S.C. 70107), authorizes the PSGP to provide
for the risk-based allocation of funds to implement Area Maritime
Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans among port
authorities, facility operators, and State and local government
agencies required to provide port security services and to train law
enforcement personnel under 46 U.S.C. 70132. Before awarding a grant
under the program, the Secretary for Homeland Security shall provide
for review and comment by the appropriate Federal Maritime Security
Coordinators and the Maritime Administrator. In administering the grant
program, the Secretary shall take into account national economic,
energy, and strategic defense concerns based upon the most current risk
assessments available.
    Affected Public: State, local or Tribal government and private
sector.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 966.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 1,832.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 17,446.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $1,462,290.
    Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs: $0.
    Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $1,853,355.

Comments

    Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption
above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the Agency,
including whether the information shall have practical utility;
evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Millicent Brown Wilson,
Records Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Administrative
Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2023-19147 Filed 9-5-23; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 14 (Friday, January 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3835-3836]
[FR Doc No: 2016-01281]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2016-0001]

National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
(NACOSH); Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Request for nominations to serve on NACOSH.

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SUMMARY: The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and
Health requests nominations for membership on NACOSH.

DATES: Nominations for NACOSH must be submitted (postmarked, sent or
received) by March 22, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit nominations for NACOSH, which must include
the docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-
2016-0001), by one of the following methods:
    Electronically: You may submit nominations, including attachments,
electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal
eRulemaking Portal. Follow the online instructions for making
submissions.
    Facsimile: If your nomination, including attachments, does not
exceed 10 pages, you may fax it to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693-
1648.
    Regular mail, express delivery, hand delivery, messenger/courier
service (hard copy): You may submit your materials to the OSHA Docket
Office, Docket No. OSHA-2016-0001, Room N-2625, U.S. Department of
Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone
(202) 693-2350 (TTY<PHONE_NUMBER>). OSHA's Docket Office accepts
deliveries (hand deliveries, express mail, and messenger/courier
service) during normal business hours, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. e.t.,
weekdays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For press inquiries: Mr. Francis
Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of Communications, U.S. Department of
Labor, Room N-3647, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY<PHONE_NUMBER>); email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For general information: Ms. Michelle Walker, Director, OSHA
Technical Data Center, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency
Management, Room N-2625, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington DC 20210; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY (877)
889-5627); email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health invites interested individuals to submit
nominations for membership on NACOSH.
    NACOSH was established by Section 7(a) of the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651, 656) to advise,
consult with and make recommendations to the Secretary of Labor
(Secretary) and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS
Secretary) on matters relating to the administration of the OSH Act.
NACOSH is a continuing advisory committee of indefinite duration.
    NACOSH operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2), its implementing regulations (41 CFR part
102-3), and OSHA's regulations on NACOSH (29 CFR part 1912a).
    NACOSH is comprised of 12 members, all of whom the Secretary
appoints. The terms of six NACOSH members expire on December 31, 2016.
OSHA invites nominations for the following NACOSH positions:
     Two public representatives;
     One management representative;
     One labor representative;
     One occupational safety professional representative; and
     One occupational health professional representative.
    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1912a.2, the HHS Secretary designates the two
occupational health professional representatives and two of the four
public representatives for the Secretary's consideration and
appointment. OSHA will provide to HHS all nominations and supporting
materials for the membership categories the HHS Secretary designates.
    NACOSH members serve two-year staggered terms, unless the member
becomes unable to serve, resigns, ceases to be qualified to serve, or
is removed by the Secretary. The Secretary may appoint NACOSH members
to successive terms. The Committee must meet at least two times a year
(29 U.S.C. 656(a)(1)).

    Any interested person or organization may nominate one or more
qualified persons for membership on NACOSH. Nominations must include
the nominee's name, occupation or current position, and contact
information. The nomination also must identify the category that the
candidate is qualified to represent, and include a resume of the
nominee's background, experience, and qualifications. In addition, the
nomination must state that the nominee is aware of the nomination, and
is willing to serve and regularly attend NACOSH meetings.
    The Secretary will appoint NACOSH members on the basis of their
experience and competence in the field of occupational safety and
health (29 CFR 1912a.2). The information OSHA receives through this
nomination process, in addition to other relevant sources of
information, will assist the Secretary in appointing members to serve
on NACOSH. In appointing NACOSH members, the Secretary will consider
individuals nominated in response to this Federal Register notice, as
well as other qualified individuals.
    The U.S. Department of Labor (Department) is committed to equal
opportunity in the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse NACOSH
membership. The Department will conduct a public records check of
nominees before their appointment using publicly available sources.

Public Participation, Submissions and Access to Public Record

    You may submit nominations using one of the methods listed in the
ADDRESSES section. Your submission must include the Agency name and
docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-2016-
0001). Due to security-related procedures, receipt of submissions by
regular mail may experience significant delay. Please contact the OSHA
Docket Office for information about security procedures for making
submissions by hand delivery, express delivery, or messenger/courier
service.
    OSHA posts submissions, including any personal information you
provide, in the NACOSH docket, without change. Those documents also may
be available online at http://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA
cautions interested parties about submitting personal information, such
as Social Security numbers and birthdates. To read or download
documents in the NACOSH docket, go to Docket No. OSHA-2016-0001 at
http://www.regulations.gov. The index for that Web page lists all of
the documents in the docket; however, some documents (e.g., copyrighted
materials) are not publicly available through that Web page.
    All documents in the NACOSH docket, including materials not
available through http://www.regulations.gov, are available in the OSHA
Docket Office. Please contact the OSHA Docket Office for assistance in
making submissions to, or obtaining materials from, the NACOSH docket.
    Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at
http://www.regulations.gov. This notice, as well as news releases and
other relevant information, also are available at OSHA's Web page at
http://www.osha.gov.

Authority and Signature

    David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice
under the authority granted by 29 U.S.C. 656, 5 U.S.C. App. 2; 29 CFR
part 1912a; 41 CFR part 102-3; and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-
2012 (77 FR 3912).

    Signed at Washington, DC, on January 19, 2016.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 2016-01281 Filed 1-21-16; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 157 (Monday, August 15, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 53922-53924]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19372]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2016-0644]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Apra Outer Harbor, Naval Base Guam

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters of Apra Harbor, Guam in the vicinity of San Luis
Beach, Sumay Cove and Commadores Cut. The safety zone is needed to
protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from vessel
operations in the area. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is
prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port
Guam.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from August 15,
2016 through 7 p.m. August 31, 2016. For the purposes of enforcement,
actual notice will be used from 7 a.m. July 31, 2016 through August 15,
2016.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2016-0644 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Chief Kristina Gauthier, Waterways Management, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because doing so would be impracticable. The
final details for this operation were not known to the Coast Guard
until there was insufficient time remaining before the event to publish
an NPRM. Thus, delaying the effective date of this rule to wait for a
comment period to run would be impracticable because it would inhibit
the Coast Guard's ability to protect vessels and waterway users from
the hazards associated with the operation.
    We are issuing this rule, and under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for making it effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal Register. For the same reasons
discussed in the preceding paragraph, waiting for a 30 day notice
period to run would be impracticable.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231. The Captain of the Port Guam has determined that potential
hazards associated with vessel operations starting July 31, 2016 will
be a safety concern for anyone in the vicinity of the operations. This
rule is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment in the navigable waters within the safety zone during
active vessel operations.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from 7 a.m. on July 31, 2016
through 7 p.m. on August 31, 2016. The safety zone will cover all
navigable waters in the vicinity of vessel operations to include waters
off of San Luis Beach out 900 yards then across to Commadores Cut, down
to the Navy Restricted area and along the shore line back to San Luis
Beach, restricting access to Sumay Cove to Navy and Coast Guard
operational responses. The duration of the zone is intended to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in these navigable
waters while the vessel operations are ongoing. No vessel or person
will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission
from the COTP or a designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866.
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and
Budget.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, and duration. Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit
around this safety zone which will impact a small designated area of
Apra Outer Harbor in Naval Base Guam for four days of the 32 day window
and vessel traffic in this area is normally low. Moreover, the Coast
Guard will issue Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel
16 about the zone and the rule allows vessels to seek permission to
enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

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

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please 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 rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule involves a safety zone lasting 32 days with an expected
enforcement of only 4 days that will prohibit entry of vessels to all
navigable waters in the vicinity of vessel operations to include waters
off of San Luis Beach out 900 yards then across to Commadores Cut, down
to the Navy

Restricted area and along the shore line back to San Luis Beach and
restricting access to Sumay Cove to Navy and Coast Guard operational
responses. It is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An
environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a
Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may
lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this
rule.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and record-
keeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g),
6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T14-0644 to read as follows:

Sec.  165. T14-0644  Safety Zone; Apra Outer Harbor, Naval Base Guam.

    (a) Location. The following areas comprise a safety zone within the
Guam Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone (See 33 CFR 3.70-15): All
navigable waters bounded by an imaginary line starting at
13[deg]26'34'' N., 144[deg]38'44'' E. at San Luis Beach; thence 900
yards to 13[deg]26'57'' N., 144[deg]38'44'' E.; thence to
13[deg]26'57'' N., 144[deg]39'31'' E. across Commadores Cut; thence to
13[deg]26'42'' N., 144[deg]39'45'' E. at the Navy Restricted area;
thence to 13[deg]26'36'' N., 144[deg]39'45'' E. at Guam Shipyard; and
then along the shore line back to San Luis Beach, restricting access to
Sumay Cove to Navy and Coast Guard operational responses. All
coordinates are NAD 83.
    (b) Effective dates and enforcement period. This rule is effective
without actual notice from August 15, 2016 through 7 p.m. August 31,
2016. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from
7 a.m. July 31, 2016 through August 15, 2016 and this rule is enforced
from the time vessel operations begin until they are completed.
    (c) Regulations. The general regulations governing safety zones
contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply. No vessels may enter or transit
safety zone unless authorized by the COTP or a designated
representative thereof.
    (d) Enforcement. Any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty
officer, and any other COTP representative permitted by law, may
enforce this temporary safety zone.
    (e) Waiver. The COTP may waive any of the requirements of this rule
for any person, vessel or class of vessel upon finding that application
of the safety zone is unnecessary or impractical for the purpose of
maritime security.
    (f) Penalties. Vessels or persons violating this rule are subject
to the penalties set forth in 33 U.S.C. 1232 and 50 U.S.C. 192.

    Dated: July 14, 2016.
James B. Pruett,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Guam.
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                   Notes from Meeting with Waste Management

Attended by:
Waste Management Staff:	Kerry Kelly, Charlotte Smith, and Jeff Gloyd

EPA Staff:	Charlotte Mooney, Betsy Devlin, Robert Dellinger, Jessica Young, Kristin Fitzgerald

Date:				February 11, 2011

EPA met with representatives from Waste Management.

Waste Management discussed their recommendations for pharmaceutical take-back programs.  They mentioned that standard household hazardous waste collection programs do not accept pharmaceuticals because law enforcement would have to be present in order to accept controlled substances. Waste Management indicated that approximately 80-90% of waste-to-energy incinerators are able to accept the collected pharmaceuticals for combustion.  They also stated that 7 states require collected household pharmaceuticals to be managed as hazardous waste.

They also discussed their reaction to the public comments that EPA made at the public meeting that the Drug Enforcement Administration held on January 19 and 20, 2011.

Waste Management also discussed their recommendations that containers that once held pharmaceuticals should not recycled.


( A) ( B) ( C) ( D) ( E) ( F) ( G) ( H)

Person No. of Person Respondents Technical Management Clerical Cost,$ ( b)

hours per occurrences hours per per year ( a) person person hours personoccurrence per respondent respondent hours per per year hours per year per year per year year ( Ex0.05) ( Ex0.1)

Burden item ( C= AxB) ( E= CxD)

1. Applications NA 2. Survey and Studies NA 3. Acquisition, Installation, and 54 1 54 3 162 8.1 16.2 9,601 $

Utilization of Technology and Systems 4. Reporting Requirements A. Read instructions 0.5 1 0.5 86 43.0 2.2 4.3 2,548 $

B. Required activities Develop SSM plan ( c, d) 100 1 100 3 300 15 30 17,779 $

Develop OM& M plan ( c, d) 100 1 100 3 300 15 30 17,779 $

C. Create information See 4B D. Gather existing information See 4B E. Write report Initial notification of applicability ( d) 2 1 2 0 0 0.0 0.0

$

Notification of constr./ reconstr. ( d) 2 1 2 3 6 0.3 0.6 356 $

Notification of anticipated startup ( d) 2 1 2 3 6 0.3 0.6 356 $

Notification of actual startup ( d) 2 1 2 3 6 0.3 0.6 356 $

Request APCD maintenance exemption 2 1 2 3 6 0.3 0.6 356 $

Notification of performance test 2 1 2 6 12 0.6 1.2 711 $

Notification of compliance status ( e) 16 1 16 6 96 4.8 9.6 5,689 $

First compliance report 16 1 16 3 48 2.4 4.8 2,845 $

Semi annual compliance reports:

Deviations ( f) 20 2 40 12 498.0 24.9 49.8 29,513 $

No deviations ( f) 8 2 16 71 1129 56.4 113 66,896 $

Startup, shutdown, malfunction report ( g) 20 2 40 8.6 344 17.2 34.4 20,387 $

5. Recordkeeping Requirements A. Read instructions 4 1 4 86 344 17.2 34.4 20,387 $

B. Plan activities See 5E Prepare for initial performance test ( c) 24 1 24 3 72 3.6 7.2 4,267 $

Prepare for repeat performance test ( c) 24 1 24 3.3 79 4.0 7.9 4,694 $

C. Implement activities See 5E Attend initial performance test ( c, h) 24 2.5 60 3 180 9.0 18.0 10,667 $

Attend repeat performance test ( c, h) 24 2.5 60 3.3 198 9.9 19.8 11,734 $

D. Develop record system See 5E E. Time to enter information Records of all info. required by standards ( c) 6 52 312 86 26832 1342 2683 1,590,153 $

F. Time to train personnel ( c, i) 40 6 240 3 720 36.0 72 42,670 $

TABLE 11. ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST OF REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD  YEAR 6 dwcgi 1902 1073943167 806525000. xls 1/ 12/ 04 ( A) ( B) ( C) ( D) ( E) ( F) ( G) ( H)

Person No. of Person Respondents Technical Management Clerical Cost,$ ( b)

hours per occurrences hours per per year ( a) person person hours personoccurrence per respondent respondent hours per per year hours per year per year per year year ( Ex0.05) ( Ex0.1)

Burden item ( C= AxB) ( E= CxD)

G. Time to adjust existing ways to NA comply with previously applicable requirements H. Time to transmit or disclose information ( j) 0.25 2 0.5 86 43.0 2.2 4.3 2,548 $

I. Time for audits NA TOTAL ANNUAL BURDEN AND COST ( SALARY) 31,424 1,571 3,142 1,862,290 $

TOTAL ANNUAL NUMBER OF RESPONSES ( k) 210 ANNUAL CAPITAL COSTS:

Performance tests ( l, m) 103,950 $

Monitoring ( n, q) 24,000 $

File cabinets ( o) 705 $

Total annual capital 128,655 $

ANNUALIZED CAPITAL COSTS: ( p)

Performance tests ( 5 year life, 7% interest > CRF= 0.24) 24,948 $

Monitoring ( 5 year life, 7% interest > CRF= 0.24) 5,760 $

File cabinets ( 15 year life, 7% interest > CRF= 0.11) 77 $

Total annualized capital 30,785 $

TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS ( O & M) ( q) 4,624 $

TOTAL ANNUALIZED COSTS ( Annualized capital + O& M costs) 35,410 $

dwcgi 1902 1073943167 806525000. xls 1/ 12/ 04 ( A) ( B) ( C) ( D) ( E) ( F) ( G) ( H)

EPA person No. of EPA person Plants Technical Management Clerical Cost,$ ( a)

hours per occurrences hours per per person hours person hours personoccurrence per plant plant per year ( b) per year per year hours per per year year ( E= CxD) ( Ex0.05) year Activity ( C= AxB) ( Ex0.1)

1. Attend initial performance test ( c) 24 1 24 0.30 7 0 1 356 $

2. Attend repeat performance test ( c, d)

Retesting preparation 8 1 8 0.060 0 0 0 24 $

Retesting 24 1 24 0.060 1 0 0 71 $

3. Litigation ( e) 2,080 1 2,080 0.860 1,789 89 179 88,443 $

4. Excess Emissions Enforcement Activities ( f) 48 1 48 4.30 206 10 21 10,205 $

5. Report Review Initial notification of applicability 2 1 2

$

Notification of constr./ reconstr. 2 1 2 3 6 0 1 297 $

Notification of anticipated startup 2 1 2 3 6 0 1 297 $

Notification of actual startup 2 1 2 3 6 0 1 297 $

Request for APCD maintenance exemption 2 1 2 3 6 0 1 297 $

Notification of performance test 2 1 2 6 12 1 1 593 $

Notification of compliance status ( g) 60 1 60 6 360 18 36 17,799 $

Repeat performance test report ( d) 40 1 40 0.60 24 1 2 1,187 $

First compliance report 3 Semi annual compliance reports:

Deviations ( h) 8 2 16 12 199 10 20 9,849 $

No deviations ( h) 2 2 4 71 282 14 28 13,953 $

Startup, shutdown, malfunction report ( j) 8 2 16 8.60 138 7 14 6,803 $

TOTAL BURDEN AND COST ( SALARY) 3,043 152 304 150,469 $ 3,500 Travel Expenses for Tests Attended ( k) 2,330 $

TOTAL ANNUAL COST ( SALARY + EXPENSES) 152,799 $

TABLE 15. ANNUAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BURDEN AND COST OF THE STANDARD  YEAR 6 dwcgi 1902 1073943167 806525000. xls 1/ 12/ 04


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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0611; Directorate Identifier 2009-SW-18-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 350 B, BA,
B1, B2, B3, and D, and Model AS355 E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
Eurocopter France Model AS 350 B, BA, B1, B2, B3, and D, and Model
AS355 E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters, with certain main rotor servo-
controls and tail rotor servo-controls. This proposed AD would require
replacing all servo-controls that are identified in the Applicability
section of this proposed AD. This proposed AD is prompted by an
internal review conducted by the manufacturer which revealed that some
main and tail rotor servo-controls do not conform to the approved
design. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to
prevent the distributor slide valve jamming in its sleeve, leading to
reduced controllability of the rotors and subsequent loss of control of
the helicopter.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 16, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this proposed AD:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    You may get the service information identified in this proposed AD
from American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie,
Texas 75053-4005, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    You may examine the comments to this proposed AD in the AD docket
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J.R. Holton, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and Guidance Group, ASW-111,
2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to submit any written data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to the address listed
under the caption ADDRESSES. Include the docket number ``FAA-2010-0611,
Directorate Identifier 2009-SW-18-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the
proposed AD in light of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Using the
search function of the docket Web site, you can find and read the
comments to any of our dockets, including the name of the individual
who sent or signed the comment. You may review the DOT's complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477-78).

Examining the Docket

    You may examine the docket that contains the proposed AD, any
comments, and other information in person at the Docket Operations
office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is
located in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the West Building at the
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Emergency AD No. 2007-0141-E, dated May 21, 2007, to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Eurocopter France Model AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2,
B3, and D, and Model AS355 E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters. EASA
advises that an internal review revealed that some main and tail rotor
servo-controls do not conform to the approved design. This results in a
greater play in the input lever bearing which could lead to off-
centered lever/distributor slide valve. If not corrected, this
condition could jam the distributor slide valve in its sleeve,
contributing to reduced controllability of the rotors and subsequent
loss of control of the helicopter.

Related Service Information

    Eurocopter has issued Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No.
01.00.58, applicable to Model AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3, and D
helicopters, and EASB No. 01.00.53, applicable to Model AS355 E, F, F1,
F2, and N helicopters, both Revision 1 and both dated April 19, 2007,
``to preclude the risk of jamming of the distributor slide valve in its
sleeve, due to excessive play in the bearing of the servo-control input
lever.'' Both EASB 01.00.58 and 01.00.53, along with 01.00.22 and
01.00.23 for various military model helicopters are contained in the
same EASB document. The EASA classified these EASBs as mandatory and
issued EASA Emergency AD No. 2007-0141-E, dated May 21, 2007, to ensure
the continued airworthiness of these helicopters.

FAA's Evaluation and Unsafe Condition Determination

    These products have been approved by the aviation authority of
France and are approved for operation in the United

States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with France, EASA, their
technical representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI AD. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated
all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these
same type designs. This proposed AD would require replacing all servo-
controls with serial numbers that are in the Applicability section of
this proposed AD.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD

    This proposed AD does not require returning servo-controls to the
manufacturer for return to conformity. The proposed AD does not require
inspecting for the existence of ``hard points'' in the flight controls.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 56 helicopters of
U.S. registry and the proposed actions would take approximately 1.5
work hours per helicopter to accomplish at an average labor rate of $85
per work hour. Required parts would cost approximately $16,500 per
helicopter. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost impact
of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $931,140 for the entire
fleet.

Regulatory Findings

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

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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend
part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as
follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

    2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding a new airworthiness directive
to read as follows:

Eurocopter France: Docket No. FAA-2010-0611; Directorate Identifier
2009-SW-18-AD.
    Applicability: Model AS 350 B, BA, B1, B2, B3, and D, and Model
AS355 E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters, with a main rotor or tail
rotor servo-control identified in Table 1, installed, certificated
in any category.

                                 Table 1
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            Component               Part No. (P/N)     Serial No. (S/N)
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Main rotor servo-control........  P/N SC5083........  S/N 270M, 272M,
                                                       409M, 423M, 452M,
                                                       or 1573.
                                  P/N SC5083-1......  S/N 2902 through
                                                       2921, inclusive.
                                  P/N 5084..........  S/N 30, 84, 104,
                                                       186, 438, 575, or
                                                       695.
                                  P/N 5084-1........  S/N 1462 through
                                                       1481, inclusive.
Tail rotor servo-control........  P/N SC5072........  S/N 222M, 306M, or
                                                       309.
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    Compliance: Required as indicated.
    To prevent the distributor slide valve jamming in its sleeve,
leading to reduced controllability of the rotors and subsequent loss
of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following:
    (a) Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), or when a ``hard
point'' is detected in the flight controls, whichever occurs
earlier, replace each installed servo control that has a serial
number listed in Table 1 of this AD, with an airworthy servo
control.

    Note 1:  Eurocopter EASB 01.00.58 and 01.00.53 have guidance
which pertains to the subject of this AD.

    (b) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Contact the Manager, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft
Directorate, FAA, ATTN: J.R. Holton, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Regulations and Policy Group, ASW-111, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, Texas 76137, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for information about previously approved alternative methods of
compliance.
    (c) The Joint Aircraft System/Component (JASC) Code is 6730:
Rotorcraft Servo System.

    Note 2: The subject of this AD is addressed in Eurocopter
Aviation Safety Agency (France) Emergency AD No. 2007-0141-E, dated
May 21, 2007.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 9, 2010.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12794-000]

Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC; Notice of Application
Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and
Comments

May 17, 2007.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 12794-000.
    c. Date Filed: April 18, 2007.
    d. Applicant: Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Cape Cod Tidal Energy Plant.
    f. Location: The project would be located in the Cape Cod Canal,
between Cape Cod Bay and Buzzards Bay, in Barnstable County,
Massachusetts.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Roger Bason, Natural Currents Energy
Services, LLC, 24 Roxanne Boulevard, Highland, NY 12561, phone (845)-
691-4008.
    i. FERC Contact: Chris Yeakel,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to
intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person in the official service list for the
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve
a copy of the document on that resource agency.
     k. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of:
(1) One or several devices using the Tidal In-Stream Energy Conversion
(TISEC), Lunar Energy, Gorlov Helical Turbine, Marine Current Turbine,
or Natural Currents Red Hawk TISEC technology, (2) anchoring systems,
(3) mooring lines, and (4) interconnection transmission lines. The
project is estimated to have an annual generation of 3 gigawatt-hours
per-year, which would be sold to a local utility.
    l. Locations of Applications: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the
Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A,
Washington DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also
be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the

``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is

also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h
above.
     m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Competing Preliminary Permit--Anyone desiring to file a
competing

application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit
the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an
application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date
for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a
timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the
competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after
the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing
preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and
4.36.
    o. Competing Development Application--Any qualified development
applicant desiring to file a competing development application must
submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the
particular application, either a competing development application or a
notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely
notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested
person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after
the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing
license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36.
     p. Notice of Intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to
submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary
permit application or a development application (specify which type of
application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s)
named in this public notice.
    q. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit--A preliminary permit, if
issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed
preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the
preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of
preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts.
Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide
whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to
construct and operate the project.
    r. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically
via the Internet in lieu of paper; See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and
the instructions on the Commission's Web site under ``e-filing'' link.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing.
    s. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'' OR
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project Number of the
particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-
named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number
of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be
served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the
particular application.
    t. Agency Comments--Federal, State, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2009-0001]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request, OMB No. 1660-NEW; FEMA Preparedness Grants:
Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice; 30-day notice and request for comments; new information
collection; OMB No. 1660-NEW; FEMA Form 089-8, IBSGP Investment
Justification Template.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has submitted
the information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management
and Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission describes the
nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents,
the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort and resources used by
respondents to respond) and cost, and the actual data collection
instruments FEMA will use.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 26, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the proposed information
collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office
of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the Desk
Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, and sent via electronic mail to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection

should be made to Director, Office of Records Management, 1800 South
Bell Street, Arlington, VA 20598-3005, facsimile number<PHONE_NUMBER>,
or e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Collection of Information

    Title: FEMA Preparedness Grants: Intercity Bus Security Grant
Program (IBSGP). The title has changed since publication of the 60-day
Federal Register Notice at 74 FR 50232, Sept. 30, 2009.
    Type of Information Collection: New information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-NEW.
    Form Titles and Numbers: FEMA Form 089-8, IBSGP Investment
Justification Template.
    Abstract: The IBSGP Investment Justification Template is submitted
with the application which provides narrative details on proposed
investments. These Investment Justifications must demonstrate how
proposed projects address gaps and deficiencies in current programs and
capabilities and the ability to provide enhancements consistent with
the purpose of the program and guidance provided by FEMA. The data from
the IBSGP Investment Justification Template is collected to assist
decision-making at all levels, although it is primarily used by
individual application reviewers.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 56.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Average Hour Burden per Respondent: 5 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 280 hours.
    Estimated Cost: There are no annual reporting or recordkeeping
costs associated with this collection.

Larry Gray,
Director, Office of Records Management, Office of Management, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
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