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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings  1

March 19, 2007.
    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
corporate filings:
    Docket Numbers: EC07-68-000.
    Applicants: Raven One, LLC; Raven Two, LLC; Raven Three, LLC;
Constellation Energy Commodities Group.
    Description: Raven One, LLC et al. submit an application for order
authorizing the disposition of jurisdictional facilities.
    Filed Date: 3/14/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070316-0085.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:
    Docket Numbers: ER03-114-004; ER04-183-003.
    Applicants: Great Bay Power Marketing, Inc.; Great Bay Hydro
Corporation.
    Description: Great Bay Power Marketing, Inc. et al submit their
amended Rate Tariffs to be included with their Triennial Updated Market
Report Analyses submitted on 2/12/07.
    Filed Date: 3/15/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070319-0035.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 5, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER04-657-008; ER04-994-003; ER04-660-008; ER04-659-
008; ER99-3168-007.
    Applicants: Mystic I, LLC; Boston Generating, LLC; Mystic
Development, LLC; Fore River Development, LLC; Astoria Generating
Company, L.P.
    Description: Boston Generating, LLC, et al. submit a notification
of change in status and request to synchronize triennial filings and on
3/15/07 submit an original signed, notarized affidavit.
    Filed Date: 3/13/2007; 3/15/07.
    Accession Number: 20070316-0205.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 3, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER05-1178-009; ER05-1191-009.
    Applicants: Gila River Power, L.P.; Union Power Partners, L.P.

    Description: Gila River Power, LP and Union Power Partners, LP
submit a notice of non-material change in status relating to their
upstream ownership structure.
    Filed Date: 3/15/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070319-0034.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 5, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER06-1488-003.
    Applicants: Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company.
    Description: Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company submits its First
Revised Sheet 92A et al, Third Revised Volume 2, to its OATT pursuant
to the Commission Order issued 1/31/07.
    Filed Date: 3/06/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070316-0206.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 27, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-326-002.
    Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation.
    Description: California Independent System Operator Corp submits
its compliance filing, pursuant to FERC's 2/13/07 Order.
    Filed Date: 3/15/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070319-0024.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 5, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-404-001.
    Applicants: Florida Power & Light Company.
    Description: Florida Power & Light Company submits its Substitute
Original Service Agreement 253 to FERC Electric Tariff, 2nd Revised
Volume 6, pursuant to FERC's order issued 3/2/07.
    Filed Date: 3/14/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070316-0091.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-520-002.
    Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
submits a Substitute First Revised Amended and Restated Interconnection
Agreement with the City of Lebanon, Ohio et al.
    Filed Date: 3/15/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070319-0025.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 5, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-620-000.
    Applicants: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.
    Description: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation dba National Grid
submits its First Revised Service Agreement 301 w/ International Paper
Company.
    Filed Date: 3/14/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070316-0197.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-621-000.
    Applicants: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.
    Description: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National Grid submits an
Original Service Agreement 926 with Hollingsworth and Vose.
    Filed Date: 3/14/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070316-0210.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-622-000.
    Applicants: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.
    Description: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National Grid submits an
Original Service Agreement 927 with Hollingsworth and Vose.
    Filed Date: 3/14/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070316-0202.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-623-000.
    Applicants: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.
    Description: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National Grid submits an
Original Service Agreement 925 with Hollingsworth and Vose.
    Filed Date: 3/14/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070316-0201.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-624-000.
    Applicants: Western Systems Power Pool.
    Description: Western Systems Power Pool, Inc submits proposed
modifications to Section C-3.8 (c) of Service Schedule C of the WSPP
Agreement.
    Filed Date: 3/9/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070316-0200.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 30, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-625-000.
    Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company.
    Description: Arizona Public Service Company submits an executed
transmission interconnection and operating agreement with with the M-S-
R Public Power Agency et al.
    Filed Date: 3/13/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070316-0199.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 3, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-626-000.
    Applicants: American Electric Power Service Corporation.
    Description: American Electric Power System submits Fifth Revised
Sheet 252 et al to FERC Electric Tariff, Third Revised Volume 6 of its
OATT.
    Filed Date: 3/14/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070316-0198.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-627-000.
    Applicants: American Electric Power Service Corporation.
    Description: American Electric Power Service Corp agent for Indiana
Michigan Power Co submits its Interconnection and Local Delivery
Service Agreement No. 1449 w/ the Joint Operating Group etc.
    Filed Date: 3/15/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070319-0027.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 5, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-629-000.
    Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.
    Description: Entergy Arkansas, Inc submits its 2007 Wholesale
Formula Rate Update in accordance with the Power Coordination,
Interchange and Transmission Service Agreements with Arkansas Electric
Coop Corp.
    Filed Date: 3/13/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070319-0029.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 3, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-630-000.
    Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.
    Description: Entergy Arkansas, Inc submits its 2007 Wholesale
Formula Rate Update in accordance with the Power Coordination,
Interchange and Transmission Service Agreements with City of Osceola,
Arkansas.
    Filed Date: 3/13/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070319-0030.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 3, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: ER07-631-000.
    Applicants: Portland Generation Electric Company and PacifiCorp.
    Description: Portland General Electric Company et al submit an
executed version of the South of Allston Transmission Path Allocation
Agreement w/ the Dept of Energy, et al.
    Filed Date: 3/15/2007.
    Accession Number: 20070319-0026.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 5, 2007.

    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket
related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the
same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in
determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to
make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding,

interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline
need not be served on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov.
 To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet

access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the
Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the
above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification
when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with
any FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Philis J. Posey,
Acting Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2017-N-1063]

Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting;
Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) announces a
forthcoming public advisory committee meeting of the Oncologic Drugs
Advisory Committee. The general function of the committee is to provide
advice and recommendations to the Agency on FDA's regulatory issues.
The meeting will be open to the public. FDA is establishing a docket
for public comment on this document.

DATES: The public meeting will be held on September 19, 2017, from 8:30
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    Dated: August 1, 2017.
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acceptable in the rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate laminated
boardstock end use. Please see section V.A.2 for further information on
the environmental and safety impacts of the newly listed alternatives
compared to available alternatives. For the reasons above in this
section and in section V.A.2, we find the newly listed substitutes (in
V.D.2, above) acceptable because they do not pose a greater overall
risk to human health and the environment than the other substitutes
available in the rigid polyurethane spray foam end use.

E. Rigid Polyurethane Slabstock and Other

    1. EPA previously found the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, blends thereof, or for all HCFCs in rigid
polyurethane slabstock and other foams:
     Carbon dioxide, CO2
     EcomateTM
     Formacel[supreg] TI
     Formic acid
     HFC-134a
     HFC-152a
     HFC-245fa
     Methyl formate
     TranscendTM Technologies, as an additive to
SNAP-approved blowing agents in blends making up to 5% by weight of the
total foam formulation.
     Water
    2. EPA is newly finding the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof in rigid polyurethane slabstock
and other foams:
     Electroset technology
     Exxsol blowing agents
     HFC-365mfc
     HFO-1234ze
     Saturated light hydrocarbons C3-C6 (e.g., propane, butane,
isobutane, pentane, cyclopentane, hexane, cyclohexane)
    Comparison to other foam blowing agents in the rigid polyurethane
slabstock and other foams end use:
    We are finding all of the newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22,
HCFC-142b, and blends thereof listed above in section V.E.2 to also be
acceptable in the rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate laminated
boardstock end use. Please see section V.A.2 for further information on
the environmental and safety impacts of the newly listed alternatives
compared to available alternatives. For the reasons above and in V.A.2,
we find the newly listed substitutes (in V.E.2, above) acceptable
because they do not pose a greater overall risk to human health and the
environment than the other substitutes available in the rigid
polyurethane, slabstock and other foam end use.

F. Polystyrene Extruded Boardstock and Billet

    1. EPA previously found the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, blends thereof, or for all HCFCs in polystyrene
extruded boardstock and billet:
     Carbon dioxide, CO2
     EcomateTM
     Formacel[supreg] B
     Formacel[supreg] TI
     HFC-134a
     HFC-152a
     HFC-245fa
     HFO-1234ze
     Water
    2. EPA is newly finding the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof in polystyrene extruded
boardstock and billet:
     Electroset technology
     Exxsol blowing agents
     HFC-365mfc
     Saturated light hydrocarbons C3-C6 (e.g., propane, butane,
isobutane, pentane, cyclopentane, hexane, cyclohexane)
    Comparison to other foam blowing agents in the polystyrene extruded
boardstock and billet end use:
    We are finding all of the newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22,
HCFC-142b, and blends thereof listed above in section V.F.2 to also be
acceptable in the rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate laminated
boardstock end use. Please see section V.A.2 for further information on
the environmental and safety impacts of the newly listed alternatives
compared to available alternatives. For the reasons above and in
section V.A.2, we find the newly listed substitutes (in V.F.2, above)
acceptable because they do not pose a greater overall risk to human
health and the environment than the other substitutes available in the
polystyrene, extruded boardstock and billet end use.

G. Phenolic Insulation Board and Bunstock

    1. EPA previously found the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, blends thereof, or for all HCFCs in phenolic
insulation board and bunstock:
     Carbon dioxide, CO2
     EcomateTM
     HFC-134a
     HFC-152a
     HFC-245fa
     Water
    2. EPA is newly finding the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof in phenolic insulation board and
bunstock:
     2-chloropropane
     Electroset technology
     Exxsol blowing agents
     HFC-365mfc
     HFO-1234ze
     Saturated light hydrocarbons C3-C6 (e.g., propane, butane,
isobutane, pentane, cyclopentane, hexane, cyclohexane)
    Comparison to other foam blowing agents in the phenolic insulation
board and bunstock end use:
    We are finding all of the newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22,
HCFC-142b, and blends thereof listed above in section V.G.2, with the
exception of 2-chloropropane, to also be acceptable in the rigid
polyurethane and polyisocyanurate laminated boardstock end use. 2-
chloropropane is comparable to other acceptable substitutes for HCFC-
22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof in the phenolic insulation board and
bunstock end use in its lack of risk for ozone depletion. Additionally,
we estimate it has a GWP of 5 or less, comparable to or lower than that
of other substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof (e.g.,
the GWP of HFC-134a is about 1430, the GWP of HFC-245fa is about 1030,
and the GWP of carbon dioxide is 1). 2-chloropropane is considered a
VOC under CAA regulations addressing the development of SIPs to attain
and maintain the national ambient air quality standards. 2-
chloropropane is flammable, like the

newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, or blends thereof,
Exxol Blowing Agents, HFC-365mfc, and C3-C6 saturated hydrocarbons.
Examples of other flammable foam blowing agents that we previously
found acceptable in this end use include EcomateTM, HFC-
152a, and methyl formate. EPA believes the flammability risks can be
addressed by existing standards from OSHA, guidelines from the
manufacturer, and other safety precautions common in the foam blowing
industry. With regard to toxicity, EPA recommends a workplace exposure
limit of 350 ppm on an 8-hour time-weighted average for 2-chloropropane
(65 FR 37900, June 19, 2000). EPA anticipates users will be able to
meet the recommended workplace exposure limit and will address
potential health risks by following requirements and recommendations in
the MSDS and other safety precautions common in the foam blowing
industry. Please see section V.A.2 for further information on the
environmental and safety impacts of the other newly listed alternatives
compared to available alternatives. For the reasons above and in
section V.A.2, we find the newly listed substitutes (in V.G.2, above)
acceptable because they do not pose a greater overall risk to human
health and the environment than the other substitutes available in the
phenolic insulation board & bunstock end use.

H. Polystyrene, Extruded Sheet

    1. EPA previously found the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, blends thereof, or for all HCFCs in polystyrene,
extruded sheet:
     Carbon dioxide, CO2
     EcomateTM
     Formacel[supreg] TI
     HFC-134a
     HFC-152a
     HFC-245fa
     Water
    2. EPA is newly finding the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof in polystyrene, extruded sheet:
     Electroset technology
     Exxsol blowing agents
     HFC-365mfc
     Saturated light hydrocarbons C3-C6 (e.g., propane, butane,
isobutane, pentane, cyclopentane, hexane, cyclohexane)
    Comparison to other foam blowing agents in the polystyrene,
extruded sheet end use:
    We are finding all of the newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22,
HCFC-142b, and blends thereof listed above in section V.H.2 to also be
acceptable in the rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate laminated
boardstock end use. Please see section V.A.2 for further information on
the environmental and safety impacts of the newly listed alternatives
compared to available alternatives. For the reasons above and in
section V.A.2, we find the newly listed substitutes (in V.H.2, above)
acceptable because they do not pose a greater overall risk to human
health and the environment than the other substitutes available in the
polystyrene, extruded sheet end use.

I. Flexible Polyurethane

    1. EPA previously found the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, blends thereof, or for all HCFCs in flexible
polyurethane:
     Carbon dioxide, CO2
     EcomateTM
     HFC-134a
     HFC-152a
     HFC-245fa
     Water
    2. EPA is newly finding the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof in flexible polyurethane:
     Acetone
     Electroset technology
     Exxsol blowing agents
     HFC-365mfc
     Saturated light hydrocarbons C3-C6 (e.g., propane, butane,
isobutane, pentane, cyclopentane, hexane, cyclohexane)
    Comparison to other foam blowing agents in the flexible
polyurethane end use:
    We are finding all of the newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22,
HCFC-142b, and blends thereof listed above in section V.I.2, with the
exception of acetone, to also be acceptable in the rigid polyurethane
and polyisocyanurate laminated boardstock end use. Acetone is
comparable to other acceptable substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and
blends thereof in its lack of risk for ozone depletion. Acetone has a
GWP of 0.5, comparable to or lower than that of other substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof (e.g., the GWP of HFC-134a is
about 1430, the GWP of HFC-245fa is about 1030, and the GWP of carbon
dioxide is 1). Acetone is exempt from the definition of VOC under CAA
regulations addressing the development of SIPs to attain and maintain
the national ambient air quality standards. Acetone is flammable, along
with other substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, or blends thereof,
including Exxol Blowing Agents, HFC-365mfc, and C3-C6 saturated
hydrocarbons. Examples of other flammable foam blowing agents that we
previously found acceptable in this end use include
EcomateTM and HFC-152a. EPA believes that the flammability
risks can be addressed by existing standards from OSHA, guidelines from
the manufacturer, and other safety precautions common in the foam
blowing industry. With regard to toxicity, acetone has an 8-hour ACGIH
TLV of 500 ppm. EPA anticipates that users will be able to meet the TLV
and will address potential health risks by following requirements and
recommendations in the MSDS and other safety precautions common in the
foam blowing industry. Please see section V.A.2 for further information
on the environmental and safety impacts of the other newly listed
alternatives compared to available alternatives. For the reasons above
and in section V.A.2, we find the newly listed substitutes (in V.I.2,
above) acceptable because they do not pose a greater overall risk to
human health and the environment than the other substitutes available
in the flexible polyurethane end use.

J. Polyolefin

    1. EPA previously found the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, blends thereof, or for all HCFCs in polyolefin:
     Carbon dioxide, CO2
     EcomateTM
     Formacel[supreg] TI
     HFC-134a
     HFC-152a
     HFC-245fa
     Water
    2. EPA is newly finding the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof in polyolefin:
     Blends of HFC-152a and saturated light hydrocarbons (C3-
C6)
     Chemical Blend A \20\
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     Electroset technology
     Exxsol blowing agents
     HFC-365mfc
     HFO-1234ze
     Saturated light hydrocarbons C3-C6 (e.g., propane, butane,
isobutane, pentane, cyclopentane, hexane, cyclohexane)
    Comparison to other foam blowing agents in the polyolefin end use:
    The newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends
thereof listed above in section V.J.2 are non-ozone-depleting, in
contrast to HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, or blends thereof. They are comparable
to other acceptable substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends
thereof in their lack of risk for ozone depletion. The newly listed
substitutes have GWPs ranging from 0 to 790, comparable to or

lower than that of other substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends
thereof. For example, the GWP of HFC-134a is about 1430 and the GWP of
HFC-245fa is about 1030.
    HFO-1234ze is currently considered a VOC, and Exxsol blowing agents
and C3-C6 saturated hydrocarbons contain compounds that are considered
VOCs under CAA regulations (see 40 CFR 51.100(s)) addressing the
development of SIPs to attain and maintain the national ambient air
quality standards. EPA has received a petition to exempt HFO-1234ze
from the definition of VOC for purposes of SIPs to attain and maintain
the NAAQS on the basis that the chemical has a low photochemical
reactivity. EPA intends to address the request through notice-and-
comment rulemaking. None of the acceptable substitutes previously
listed in this end use are VOCs. However, HFO-1234ze, Exxsol blowing
agents, and C3-C6 saturated hydrocarbons have lower overall
environmental and health risk compared to other substitutes.
    Among the newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, or
blends thereof, Exxol Blowing Agents, HFC-365mfc, and C3-C6 saturated
hydrocarbons are flammable. Examples of other flammable foam blowing
agents that we previously found acceptable in this end use include
Ecomate \TM\ and HFC-152a. EPA believes the flammability risks can be
addressed by following existing standards from OSHA, guidelines from
the manufacturer, and other safety precautions common in the foam
blowing industry.
    The toxicity risks of the newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22,
HCFC-142b, and blends thereof are low. The potential health effects of
HFO-1234ze at lower concentrations include drowsiness and dizziness.
The substitute may also irritate the skin or eyes or cause frostbite.
At sufficiently high concentrations, it may cause central nervous
system depression or irregular heart beat. HFO-1234ze could cause
asphyxiation, if air is displaced by vapor in a confined space. The
substitute may also irritate the lungs, skin or eyes or cause
frostbite. These potential health effects are common to many foam
blowing agents. EPA anticipates that users in foam blowing end uses
will take action consistent with the recommendations specified in the
manufacturers' MSDSs for HFO-1234ze. EPA recommends a workplace AEL of
1,000 ppm on an 8-hour time-weighted average for HFO-1234ze, which is
updated from our preliminary recommendation that accompanied the
acceptability listing for HFO-1234ze in several other foam blowing end
uses (74 FR 50129; September 30, 2009). Our risk screen found that
workplace exposure is likely to be well below that level.\21\
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    As for the other newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22 and blends
containing HCFC-22 and/or HCFC-142b, HFC-365mfc, C3-C6 saturated light
hydrocarbons and Exxsol blowing agents contain components with
workplace exposure limits of 500 to 1,000 ppm averaged over 8 hours,
such as WEELs from the AIHA or TLVs from the ACGIH. EPA anticipates
that users will be able to meet the workplace exposure limits (WEELs,
TLVs, PELs, manufacturer's recommendation, and EPA recommendation) and
will address potential health risks by following requirements and
recommendations in the MSDSs and other safety precautions common in the
foam blowing industry. For the above reasons, we find the newly listed
substitutes (in V.J.2, above) acceptable because they do not pose a
greater overall risk to human health and the environment than the other
substitutes available in the polyolefin end use.

K. Integral Skin Polyurethane

    1. EPA previously found the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, blends thereof, or for all HCFCs in integral skin
polyurethane:
     Carbon dioxide, CO2
     EcomateTM
     Formacel[supreg] TI
     Formic acid
     HFC-134a
     HFC-152a
     HFC-245fa
     Methyl formate
     Water
    2. EPA is newly finding the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof in integral skin polyurethane:
     Acetone
     Electroset technology
     Exxsol blowing agents
     HFC-365mfc
     HFO-1234ze
     Saturated light hydrocarbons C3-C6 (e.g., propane, butane,
isobutane, pentane, cyclopentane, hexane, cyclohexane)
    Comparison to other foam blowing agents in the integral skin
polyurethane end use:
    The newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends
thereof listed above in section V.K.2 are non-ozone-depleting, in
contrast to HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, or blends thereof. They are comparable
to other acceptable substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends
thereof in their lack of risk for ozone depletion. The newly listed
substitutes have GWPs ranging from 0 to 794, comparable to or lower
than that of other substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends
thereof. For example, the GWP of HFC-134a is about 1430 and the GWP of
HFC-245fa is about 1030.
    HFO-1234ze is currently considered a VOC, and Exxsol blowing agents
and C3-C6 saturated hydrocarbons contain compounds that are considered
VOCs under CAA regulations (see 40 CFR 51.100(s)) addressing the
development of SIPs to attain and maintain the national ambient air
quality standards. EPA has received a petition to exempt HFO-1234ze
from the definition of VOC for purposes of SIPs to attain and maintain
the NAAQS on the basis that the chemical has a low photochemical
reactivity. EPA intends to address the request through notice-and-
comment rulemaking. An acceptable substitute previously listed in this
end use that is a VOC is formic acid.
    Among the newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, or
blends thereof, acetone, Exxol Blowing Agents, HFC-365mfc, and C3-C6
saturated hydrocarbons are flammable. Examples of other flammable foam
blowing agents that we previously found acceptable in this end use
include EcomateTM, formic acid, and HFC-152a. EPA believes
that the flammability risks can be addressed by existing standards from
the OSHA, guidelines from the manufacturer, and other safety
precautions common in the foam blowing industry.
    The toxicity risks of the newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22,
HCFC-142b, and blends thereof are low. HFC-365mfc, C3-C6 saturated
light hydrocarbons and Exxsol blowing agents contain components with
workplace exposure limits of 500 to 1,000 ppm averaged over 8 hours,
such as WEELs from the AIHA or threshold limit values (TLVs) from the
ACGIH. EPA recommends a workplace AEL of 1000 \22\ ppm on an 8-hour
time-weighted average for HFO-1234ze, which is updated from our
preliminary recommendation that accompanied the acceptability listing
for HFO-1234ze in several other foam blowing end uses (74 FR 50129,
September 30, 2009). EPA anticipates that users will be able to meet
the workplace exposure limits (WEELs, TLVs, PELs and EPA
recommendation) and will address

potential health risks by following requirements and recommendations in
the MSDSs and other safety precautions common in the foam blowing
industry. For the above reasons, we find the newly listed substitutes
(in V.K.2, above) acceptable because they do not pose a greater overall
risk to human health and the environment than the other substitutes
available in the integral skin polyurethane end use.
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VI. What are my existing and new options for alternative aerosols?

A. Propellants

    We previously found HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b acceptable as substitutes
for CFC-11 in the aerosol propellant end use. In the aerosol
propellants end use, the two HCFCs typically have not been blended.
    Under the Nonessential Products Ban in Section 610 of the CAA, and
EPA's regulations implementing that provision at 40 CFR subpart C, the
sale and distribution or offer for sale and distribution of HCFCs in
pressurized containers is banned. However, EPA regulations at 40 CFR
82.70 provide exceptions for a limited number of specific uses. For
aerosol propellants, these include:
     Medical devices listed in 21 CFR 2.125(e);
     Mold release agents that contain HCFC-22 as a propellant
where evidence of good faith efforts to secure alternatives indicates
that, other than a class I substance, there are no suitable
alternatives;
     Spinnerette lubricants/cleaning sprays used in the
production of synthetic fibers, which contain class II substances for
solvent purposes and/or contain class II substances for propellant
purposes;
     Document preservation sprays which contain HCFC-22 as a
propellant, but which contain no other class II substance and which are
used solely on thick books, books with coated, dense or paper and
tightly bound documents;
     Aerosol or pressurized dispenser cleaning fluid for
electronic and photographic equipment which contains a class II
substance that is sold or distributed to a commercial purchaser.
    To aid end users in the aerosol propellants end use as they
transition from use of HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof, this
section lists: 1) Propellants that EPA previously found acceptable as
substitutes for HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b; and 2) a propellant that EPA is
newly finding acceptable as a substitute for CFC-11, HCFC-22, HCFC-
142b, and blends thereof. At the end of the decision for the end use,
there is narrative comparing environmental, flammability, and toxicity
information of the newly acceptable alternative with other currently or
potentially available alternatives. More environmental and health
information is also available in the original SNAP rule of March 18,
1994, the notice of acceptability in which each substitute was first
listed, or the sector table for each of the acceptable alternatives to
HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof, in the aerosol propellants end
use. The sector table is available at http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/
aerosol/index.html. The sector table also includes further
identification information (including composition and trade names) for
each substitute.
    1. EPA previously found the following acceptable as substitutes for
HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b in aerosol propellants:
     Alternative processes (pumps, mechanical pressure
dispensers, non-spray dispensers)
     Compressed gases (e.g., carbon dioxide, air, nitrogen, and
nitrous oxide)
     Dimethyl ether
     HFC-125
     HFC-134a
     HFC-152a
     HFC-227ea
     Saturated light hydrocarbons, C3-C6 (e.g., propane,
isobutane, n-butane)
    2. EPA is newly finding the following acceptable as a substitute
for CFC-11, HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof as an aerosol
propellant:
     HFO-1234ze \23\
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    HFO-1234ze is non-ozone-depleting in contrast to the ozone
depleting substances which it replaces. In its lack of risk for ozone
depletion, HFO-1234ze is comparable to other substitutes for HCFC-22
and HCFC-142b such as HFC-134a, HFC-152a, and compressed
CO2. HFO-1234ze's 100-year GWP is 6, comparable to or lower
than that of other substitutes for CFC-11, HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b. For
example, the GWP of HFC-134a is about 1430, the GWP of HFC-152a is
about 124, and the GWP of compressed CO2 is 1.
    Neither HFO-1234ze nor any of the previously acceptable substitutes
in the propellant end use are HAPs. HFO-1234ze is currently considered
a VOC under CAA regulations (see 40 CFR 51.100(s)) addressing the
development of SIPs to attain and maintain the national ambient air
quality standards. Other acceptable substitutes in the propellant end
use that are VOCs are dimethyl ether and the saturated light
hydrocarbons (C3-C6). EPA has received a petition to exempt HFO-1234ze
from the definition of VOC for purposes of SIPs to attain and maintain
the NAAQS on the basis that the chemical has a low photochemical
reactivity. EPA intends to address the request through notice-and-
comment rulemaking.
    HFO-1234ze is not flammable. The toxicity risks of HFO-1234ze are
low. The potential health effects of HFO-1234ze at lower concentrations
include drowsiness and dizziness. At sufficiently high concentrations,
it may cause central nervous system depression or irregular heart beat.
HFO-1234ze could cause asphyxiation, if air is displaced by vapor in a
confined space. The substitute may also irritate the lungs, skin or
eyes or cause frostbite. These potential health effects are common to
many propellants. EPA anticipates that users in the propellant end use
will take action consistent with the recommendations specified in the
manufacturers' MSDSs for HFO-1234ze. EPA recommends a workplace
exposure limit of 1,000 ppm on an 8-hour time-weighted average for HFO-
1234ze. EPA recommends a preliminary consumer exposure limit
(intermittent) of 420 ppm. Our risk screen found that workplace and
consumer exposure, respectively, are likely to be well below these
levels.\24\ EPA anticipates that users will be able to meet the
recommended workplace and consumer exposure limits and will address
potential health risks by following requirements and recommendations in
the MSDSs and labels and other safety precautions common in the aerosol
industry. For the above reasons, we find HFO-1234ze acceptable because
it does not pose a greater overall risk to human health and the
environment than the other substitutes acceptable in the aerosol
propellants end use.
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VII. What are my existing and new options for alternative sterilants?

A. Sterilants

    Sterilants are chemicals, blends, or devices used to sterilize
medical equipment. Many sterilants contain ethylene oxide (EtO) as a
component. In this sector, EPA has previously found acceptable ethylene
oxide blends containing a blend of HCFC-22 and/or HCFC-124. HCFC-142b
has not been used in this sector.
    To aid end users in the sterilant end use as they transition from
use of

ethylene oxide blends containing HCFC-22, this section lists: (1)
Sterilants that EPA previously found acceptable as substitutes for
ethylene oxide blends containing HCFC-22; and (2) sterilants that EPA
is newly finding acceptable as substitutes for ethylene oxide blends
containing HCFC-22.
    At the end of the decision for the end use, there is narrative
comparing environmental, flammability, and toxicity information of the
newly acceptable alternative with other currently or potentially
available alternatives. Flammable and highly reactive sterilants are
hazardous waste when disposed. Sterilants must be registered by EPA
under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
prior to use. Also, requirements of the Food and Drug Administration
for medical devices apply to equipment using sterilants.
    More environmental and health information is also available in the
original SNAP rule of March 18, 1994, the notice of acceptability in
which each substitute was first listed, or the sector table for each of
the acceptable alternatives to ethylene oxide blends containing HCFC-
22, in the sterilant end use. The sector table is available at http://
www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/sterilants/index.html. The sector table also
includes further identification information (including composition and
trade names) for each substitute.
    1. EPA previously found the following acceptable as substitutes for
ethylene oxide blends containing HCFC-22 as sterilants:
     IoGasTM Sterilant Blends 1, 3, and 6 (blends of
CF3I/CO2/EtO)
     Mini-Max[supreg] Cleaner
    2. EPA is newly finding the following acceptable as substitutes for
ethylene oxide blends containing HCFC-22 as sterilants:
     CO2/EtO
     Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma systems
     Peroxyacetic acid/hydrogen peroxide gas plasma systems
     Pure EtO
     Steam
    The newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends
thereof listed above in section VII.A.2. are non-ozone-depleting, in
contrast to HCFC-22 blends. They are comparable to other acceptable
substitutes for HCFC-22 blends in their lack of risk for ozone
depletion. The newly listed substitutes have GWPs of one or less,
comparable to or lower than that of other substitutes for HCFC-22
blends. For example, the GWP of the IoGas blends is less than one.
    Peroxyacetic acid and ethylene oxide are considered VOCs under CAA
regulations (see 40 CFR 51.100(s)) addressing the development of SIPs
to attain and maintain the national ambient air quality standards.
Ethylene oxide is a hazardous air pollutant under EPA regulations.
EPA's National Emission Standards for Hospital Ethylene Oxide
Sterilizers apply to this substance and blends that contain it (see
subpart WWWWW of 40 CFR part 63). EPA has previously found other blends
containing ethylene oxide to be acceptable as sterilants. Further,
blends that do not contain ethylene oxide are often still reactive.
    Among the newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22 blends, pure
ethylene oxide and peroxyacetic acid, a component in a peroxyacetic
acid/hydrogen peroxide gas plasma system, are flammable. Hydrogen
peroxide is not flammable per se, but is highly reactive and must be
handled cautiously at the concentrations required for use in
sterilization equipment. These sterilants should be used in equipment
designed to reduce the risks of flammable or highly reactive chemicals.
EPA believes that the flammability and reactivity risks can be
addressed by existing standards from OSHA, NIOSH, and EPA, and/or by
guidelines from the manufacturer, and other safety precautions common
during sterilization.
    The toxicity risks of the newly listed substitutes for HCFC-22
blends are comparable to the risks of the IoGas blends that EPA
previously found acceptable as substitutes for blends of ethylene oxide
and HCFCs. Ethylene oxide has an OSHA PEL of 1 ppm on an 8-hour time-
weighted average and a NIOSH IDLH of 800 ppm (30-minute). This compound
may be carcinogenic. Hydrogen peroxide, used in gas plasma systems, has
an OSHA PEL of 1 ppm (8-hr TWA) and a NIOSH IDLH value of 75 ppm (30
min). Peroxyacetic acid, used together with hydrogen peroxide in gas
plasma systems, has an AEGL-1 of 0.17 ppm from 10 min to 8 hours to
avoid irritation and an AEGL-2 of 0.5 ppm from 10 min to 8 hours to
avoid ``irreversible or other serious, long-lasting adverse health
effects * * *.'' (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne
Chemicals, Committee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels, National
Research Council of the National Academies, 2009). EPA anticipates that
users will be able to meet the workplace exposure limits (PELs, IDLHs,
and AEGLs) and will address potential health risks by following
requirements and recommendations in the MSDSs and other safety
precautions common when working with sterilants. For the above reasons,
we find the newly listed substitutes (in VII.A.2, above) acceptable
because they do not pose a greater overall risk to human health and the
environment than the other substitutes available in the end use.
    You can find a complete chronology of SNAP decisions and the
appropriate Federal Register citations from the SNAP section of EPA's
Ozone Depletion Web site at http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/chron.html.
This information is also available from the Air Docket (see ADDRESSES
section above for contact information).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 82

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Air pollution control, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: June 10, 2010.
Brian J. McLean,
Director, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Office of Air and Radiation.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[PHMSA-2019-0098]

Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public
Meeting

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Lithium Battery Air
Safety Advisory Committee.

DATES: The meeting will be held virtual-only on March 3-4, 2021, from
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Requests to attend the
meeting must be received by February 17, 2021. Persons requesting to
speak during the meeting must submit a written copy of their remarks to
DOT by February 17, 2021. Requests to submit written materials to be
reviewed during the meeting must be received no later than February 17,
2021.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually. Details to access the
virtual meeting will be posted on the Committee website located at:
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/rulemakings/lithium-battery-safety-advisory-committee. The E-Gov website is located at https://www.regulations.gov. Mailed written comments intended for the committee
should be sent to Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room
W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lindsey Constantino or Steven Webb,
PHMSA, U.S. Department of Transportation. Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Any committee related request should
be sent to the person listed in this section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee was created under
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA, Pub. L. 92-463), in
accordance with Section 333(d) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
(Pub. L. 115-254).

II. Agenda

    At the meeting, the agenda will cover the following topics as
specifically outlined in section 333(d) of Public Law 115-254:
    (a) Facilitate communication amongst manufactures of lithium
batteries and products containing lithium batteries, air carriers, and
the Federal government.
    (b) Discuss the effectiveness, and the economic and social impacts
of lithium battery transportation regulations.
    (c) Provide the Secretary with information regarding new
technologies and transportation safety practices.
    (d) Provide a forum to discuss Departmental activities related to
lithium battery transportation safety.
    (e) Advise and recommend activities to improve the global
enforcement of air transportation of lithium batteries, and the
effectiveness of those regulations.
    (f) Provide a forum for feedback on potential U.S. positions to be
taken at international forums.
    (g) Guide activities to increase awareness of relevant
requirements.

    (h) Review methods to decrease the risk posed by undeclared
hazardous materials.
    A final agenda will be posted on the Lithium Battery Air Safety
Advisory Committee website at least one week in advance of the meeting.

III. Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public. DOT is committed to
providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you
need alternative formats or services because of a disability, such as
sign language, interpretation, or other ancillary aids, please contact
the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section no
later than February 17, 2021.
    There will be five (5) minutes allotted for oral comments from
members of the public joining the meeting. To accommodate as many
speakers as possible, the time for each commenter may be limited.
Individuals wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must
submit a request at the time of registration, as well as the name,
address, and organizational affiliation of the proposed speaker. If the
number of registrants requesting to make statements is greater than can
be reasonably accommodated during the meeting, PHMSA may conduct a
lottery to determine the speakers. Speakers are requested to submit a
written copy of their prepared remarks for inclusion in the meeting
records and for circulation to Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory
Committee members. All prepared remarks submitted on time will be
accepted and considered as part of the record. Any member of the public
may present a written statement to the committee at any time.
    Copies of the meeting minutes, and committee presentations will be
available on the Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee website.
Presentations will also be posted on the E-Gov website in docket number
PHMSA [PHMSA-2019-0098], within 30 days following the meeting.
    Written comments: Persons who wish to submit written comments on
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    DOT may solicit comments from the public regarding certain general
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    Signed in Washington, DC, on January 7, 2021.
William S. Schoonover,
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2019-0792]
RIN 1625-AA00

Temporary Safety Zone; M/V Highland Eagle Operating in the
Straits of Mackinac, MI

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 within a 500-yard radius of the Motor Vessel (M/V)
HIGHLAND EAGLE while conducting geotechnical sampling operations in the
Straits of Mackinac. The safety zone is needed to protect persons,
vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by
geotechnical sampling operations in the Straits of Mackinac. Entry of
vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sault Sainte Marie.

DATES: This rule is effective from October 1, 2019, through November
30, 2019.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2019-0792 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because the Coast Guard did not receive the
final details of the requested safety zone with sufficient time for a
comment period before the start of the event. The final details of the
specific dates and safety zone distances concerning the safety zone
around the M/V HIGHLAND EAGLE were not finalized within a sufficient
time to allow for notice and a subsequent 30-day comment period before
the commencement of geotechnical sampling operations. Delaying this
rule to allow for a notice and comment period would be impracticable
and contrary to the public interest because it would inhibit the Coast
Guard's ability to protect the public from the potential hazards
associated with geotechnical sampling.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date would
be contrary to the rule's objectives of protecting safety of life on
the navigable waters in the vicinity of the geotechnical sampling.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The COTP Sault Sainte Marie has
determined that potential hazards associated with ongoing geotechnical
sampling starting October 1, 2019, will be a safety concern for anyone
upon the navigable waters of the U.S. within a 500-yard radius of the
Motor Vessel (M/V) HIGHLAND EAGLE while conducting geotechnical
sampling operations in the Straits of Mackinac. The COTP Sault Sainte
Marie previously issued a rule for geotechnical sampling under the same
authority, 33 CFR 165.T09-0493, (84 FR 28743, June 20, 2019). That rule
is effective through 30 September 2019. This rule is needed to protect
persons, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards
created by geotechnical sampling operations in the Straits of Mackinac
through November 30, 2019

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from October 1, 2019 through
November 30, 2019 for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of the
M/V HIGHLAND EAGLE while conducting geotechnical sampling operations in
the Straits of Mackinac. The duration of the zone is intended to
protect personnel and vessels in these navigable waters while the M/V
HIGHLAND EAGLE conducts geotechnical sampling operations. No vessel or
person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining
permission from the COTP Sault Sainte Marie or a designated
representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, and duration of the safety zone. Vessel traffic will be able
to safely transit around this safety zone, which impacts a relatively
small portion of the Straits of Mackinac and related waterway.

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
Directive 023-01 and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have
determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves a 500-yard safety zone around a vessel
conducting technical operations. Vessel traffic will be able to safely
transit around this safety zone, which impacts a relatively small
portion of the Straits of Mackinac and related waterway.
    It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph
L60a in Table 3-1 of U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Planning
Implementing Procedures 5090.1. A Record of Environmental Consideration
supporting this determination is available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to 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
recordkeeping 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:  46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T9-0792 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T9-0792  Temporary Safety Zone; M/V Highland Eagle operating
in the Straits of Mackinac, MI.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable
waters within 500 yards of Motor Vessel (M/V) Highland Eagle while
conducting geotechnical sampling in the Straits of Mackinac.
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain,
petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a
Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the
Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie (COTP) in the enforcement of the
safety zone.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this
temporary safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port, Sault Sainte Marie or designated representative.
    (2) Before a vessel operator may enter or operate within the safety
zone, the operator must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port,
Sault Sainte Marie, or designated representative via VHF Channel 16 or
telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>. Vessel operators given permission to enter
or operate in the safety zone must comply with all orders given to them
by the Captain of the Port, Sault Sainte Marie or designated
representative.
    (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from October
1, 2019 through November 30, 2019.

    Dated: September 17, 2019.
P.S. Nelson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie.
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[Notices]
[Pages 27366-27367]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Aviation
Maintenance Technician Schools

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to revise an information
collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following collection of information was
published on April 3, 2018. The information collected determines
compliance with applicant eligibility and ensures that certificated
AMTSs meet the minimum requirements for procedures and curriculum set
forth by the FAA.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by July 12, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to 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 attention of the Desk Officer, Department of
Transportation/FAA, and sent via electronic mail to
[email protected], or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>, or mailed to
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management
and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW, Washington,
DC 20503.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Hall at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by
email at: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0040.
    Title: Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
    Form Numbers: FAA Form 8310-6 Aviation Maintenance Technician
School Certificate and Ratings Application.
    Type of Review: This is a revision and correction of the
information collection approved on September 30, 2016, supporting
statement for part 147.
    Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment
period

soliciting comments on the following collection of information was
published on April 3, 2018 (83 FR 14309). The FAA program office for
part 147, the General Aviation Branch of Flight Standards, Aircraft
Maintenance Division recognizes there were some discrepancies in the
2016 filing. This revised information collection corrects the September
30, 2016, supporting statement approved for part 147. The information
collection burden hours and costs will be noticeably higher than posted
in the 2016 supporting statement for three primary reasons:
     First, due to program changes implemented by FAA Notice N
8900.278, dated November 21, 2014, operations specifications (OpSpecs)
were introduced to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 147 AMTSs. OpSpecs must be issued to institutions with part 147
certificates by July 21, 2015. This correction includes the burden
added by OpSpecs not addressed in the 2016 information collection.
     Second, the current enrollment figures cited in 2016 were
12,500 students but are now 17,800 students.
     Third, some sections of part 147 were not represented as
collecting information and to correct the record, the FAA is including
them in this revised report.
    The respondents to this information collection are part 147
certificate holders or applicants. Currently, there are 177 FAA
certificated AMTSs. The information collected determines compliance
with applicant eligibility and ensures that certificated AMTSs meet the
minimum requirements of part 147. The information collected is focused
on an AMTS' initial curriculum, instructor's qualifications,
maintenance of curriculum, facilities, instructional equipment, and
change of location, if applicable. Recordkeeping requirements address
student attendance, tests, grades, any instruction credited under
section 147.31(c), and authenticated transcripts of student's grades
when credit was given based on training from a previous school. An AMTS
must also keep a current progress chart for each student showing
practical projects completed or to be completed in each subject.
    Respondents: Part 147 AMTS Certificate applicants and Certificate
holders. Currently, there are 177 AMTS Certificate holders across the
country.
    Frequency: Initial certification, on occasion if changes made by
AMTS, and ongoing (i.e. recordkeeping).
    Estimated Average Burden per Response and Estimated Total Annual
Burden:

                                                        Summary Table of Estimated Annual Burden
                                                               [177 AMTS, 17,800 students]
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                                                                                Director @$56/    Instructor    Administrative
                Sec.   147                                     Basis                         hour est.    @$28/hour est.  @$23/hour est.     Estimated
                                                                                annual hours    annual hours    annual hours     annual cost
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Sec.   147.5.............................  Initial Certification........................             725               0              40         $41,520
Sec.   147.5.............................  Post Certification...........................              93               0               8           5,392
Sec.   147.21............................  Initial Certification........................           1,200             900             300          99,300
Sec.   147.23............................  Initial Certification........................              20               0              10           1,350
Sec.   147.23............................  Post Certification...........................              90               0              45           6,075
Sec.   147.33(a).........................  Post Certification...........................               0          35,600          17,800       1,406,200
Sec.   147.33(b).........................  Post Certification...........................               0          17,800           8,900         703,100
Sec.   147.37............................  Post Certification...........................              10              10               2             886
Sec.   147.38............................  Post Certification...........................             672             168              84          44,268
Sec.   147.41............................  Post Certification...........................              32               0               0           1,792
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    Total annual estimated part 147        Initial Cert hours...........................           1,945             900             350         142,170
     burden.
                                           Post Cert hours..............................             897          53,578          26,839       2,167,713
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                                           Total hours burden...........................           2,842          54,478          27,189       2,309,883
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 5, 2018.
Barbara Hall,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business
Services Division, ASP-110.
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[Notices]
[Pages 33804-33805]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-92217; File No. SR-BX-2021-027]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq BX, Inc.; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend the
Implementation Date for Changing the Primary and Secondary Source of
Quotation Data of MEMX LLC

June 21, 2021.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on June 14, 2021, Nasdaq BX, Inc. (``BX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the
proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items
have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this
notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested
persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to extend the implementation date for
changing the primary and secondary source of quotation data of MEMX LLC
(``MEMX'') in the list of proprietary and network processor feeds that
the Exchange utilizes for the handling, routing, and execution of
orders as well as regulatory compliance processes related to those
functions.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
website at https://listingcenter.nasdaq.com/rulebook/bx/rules, at the
principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public
Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    BX is filing this proposal to extend the implementation date for
changing the primary and secondary source of quotation data of MEMX in
the list of proprietary and network processor feeds that the Exchange
utilizes for the handling, routing, and execution of orders as well as
regulatory compliance processes related to those functions.
    BX proposed to amend Equity 4, Rule 4759 (Data Feeds Utilized) to
change the primary and secondary source of quotation data of certain
market centers in the list of proprietary and network processor feeds
that the Exchange utilizes for the handling, routing, and execution of
orders as well as regulatory compliance processes related to those
functions.\3\ These changes were filed by BX on February 3, 2021 and
published in the Federal Register on February 22, 2021.\4\
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    \3\ The proposed changes were to change the primary and
secondary source of quotation data for MEMX and MIAX PEARL, LLC
(``MIAX PEARL''). The changes for MIAX PEARL have been completed.
Therefore, this proposal is only to extend the time period for
implementing MEMX.
    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 91139 (February 16,
2021), 86 FR 10604 (February 22, 2021) (BX-2021-002) (``Proposal'').
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    BX initially proposed to implement the proposed rule change no
later than ninety (90) days following the effective date of the
proposed rule change. Due to the additional need for system
configuration testing in advance of the date of launch, BX has decided
to delay implementation for MEMX until the Q3 2021. The Exchange will
announce the new implementation date in an Equity Trader Alert at least
ten days in advance of implementing the changes.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act,\5\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act,\6\ in particular, in that it is designed to promote
just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and
perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market
system, and, in general to protect investors and the public interest.
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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    The purpose of this proposal is to inform the SEC and market
participants of the new implementation date for changing the primary
and secondary source of quotation data for MEMX. These enhancements
were proposed in

a rule filing that was submitted to the SEC, and this proposal does not
make any substantive changes to that filing. BX is delaying the
implementation date to allow for additional system configuration
testing prior to implementation.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. As explained above, the purpose
of this proposal is to inform the SEC and market participants of the
new implementation date for changing the primary and secondary source
of quotation data for MEMX, and the Exchange does not expect the date
change to place any burden on competition.

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

    No written comments were either solicited or received.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or
such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \7\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\8\
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \8\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along
with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \9\ normally
does not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of the
filing. However, pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii),\10\ the Commission
may designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has
requested that the Commission waive the 30-day operative delay. Waiver
of the operative delay would allow the Exchange to immediately extend
the implementation date for changing the primary and secondary source
of quotation data of MEMX to allow for additional system configuration
testing prior to implementation. The Commission believes that waiver of
the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the protection of
investors and the public interest. Accordingly, the Commission hereby
waives the operative delay and designates the proposed rule change
operative upon filing.\11\
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    \9\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \11\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission also has considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or
disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-BX-2021-027 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BX-2021-027. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments
received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
information from comment submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR-BX-2021-027, and should be submitted on
or before July 16, 2021.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
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J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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