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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-61862; File No. SR-Phlx-2010-43]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule
Change by NASDAQ OMX PHLX, Inc. Relating to Quote Spread Parameters and
Batching of Violations

April 7, 2010.
    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 March 26, 2010, NASDAQ OMX PHLX, Inc. (``Phlx'' or ``Exchange'')
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III, below, which Items have been prepared by the 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, pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Act \3\ and Rule
19b-4 thereunder,\4\ proposes to amend Options Floor Procedure Advice
(``Advice'') F-6, Option Quote Parameters, to copy from Rule
1014(c)(i)(A) a provision relating to $5 wide bid-ask differentials for
electronic quotes in equity, index and foreign currency options after
the opening, which was inadvertently omitted from Advice F-6. The
Exchange also proposes to change the fine schedule to add three warning
letters, implement the fine schedule on a one year running calendar
basis, and permit the ``batching'' of violations of both Advice F-6 and
the corresponding Rule 1014(c)(i)(A), pursuant to Rules 960 and 970,
for purposes of determining what is an occurrence.
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    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
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    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
Web site at http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/micro.aspx?id=PHLXRulefilings,
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
    The purpose of the proposed rule change is to correct Advice F-6
and update it in order to reflect the current

trading environment, as well as to permit the batching of certain such
violations, as described below. Currently, Rule 1014(c)(i)(A) and its
corresponding Advice F-6, which is part of the Exchange's minor rule
plan,\5\ govern bid/ask differentials, which are also known as
quotation or quote spread parameters; quote spread parameters establish
the maximum permissible width between the bid and an offer in a
particular series.\6\ The Exchange proposes to update Advice F-6 to
reflect language permitting options quoted electronically to be quoted
with a $5 wide spread after the opening of an option. Those who are
quoting verbally (in open outcry) must, throughout the trading day,
comply with the regular quote spread parameters that apply on the
opening; those quote spread parameters appear in a chart in Advice F-6
and in the text of Rule 1014(c)(i)(A)(1)(a). The language permitting $5
wide quote spreads after the opening for those quoting electronically
was added to Rule 1014(c)(i)(A)(2) but, inadvertently, not to Advice F-
6.\7\ The Exchange proposes to correct this by inserting this language
into Advice F-6.
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    \5\ The Exchange's minor rule plan consists of options floor
procedure advices (``OFPAs'' or ``Advices'') with preset fines,
pursuant to Rule 19d-1(c) under the Act. 17 CFR 240.19d-1(c). Most
OFPAs have corresponding options rules.
    \6\ See Rule 1014(c)(i)(A)(1)(a).
    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 50728 (November 23,
2004), 69 FR 69982 (December 1, 2004) (SR-Phlx-2004-74).
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    The Exchange also proposes to change the fine schedule applicable
to Advice F-6, which is administered pursuant to the Exchange's minor
rule plan. The fine schedule would now consist of warning letters
respecting the first three occurrences and three fines thereafter
($250, $500 and $1,000), before the seventh occurrence would result in
referral to the Business Conduct Committee (``BCC'') for disciplinary
action. In addition, the fine schedule would be administered on a one
year running calendar basis, such that violations within one year of
the last occurrence would count as the next ``occurrence,'' rather than
a two year running calendar basis.\8\
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    \8\ A running calendar basis means that violations within a one
year period count as the next ``occurrence'' for purposes of the
fine schedule, regardless of the calendar year. A ``one-year running
calendar basis'' means that a violation of an Advice that occurs
within one year of the first violation of that Advice will be
treated as a second occurrence, and any violation of an Advice
within one year of the previous violation of that Advice will be
subject to the next highest fine specified in the Advice. See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 41201 (March 22, 1999), 64 FR
15391 (March 31, 1999) (SR-Phlx-99-06). The terms ``running'' and
``rolling'' calendar basis are often used interchangeably. See,
e.g., Securities Exchange Act Release No. 33130 (November 2, 1993),
58 FR 29502 (November 9, 1993) (SR-Phlx-93-28).
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    The Exchange believes that these changes are appropriate because
quoting has become entirely electronic; most Streaming Quote Traders
(``SQTs'') and Remote Streaming Quote Traders (``RSQTs'') \9\ quote
electronically, relying on their firm's quoting technology and computer
models to establish an option's price and generate the quote
electronically to the Exchange. Historically, when Registered Options
Traders (``ROTs'') \10\ quoting on the Exchange did so verbally (even
though they relied on computer models to produce a price), the quote
was subject to their own judgment and verbal delivery; sometimes an ROT
stated a quote that did not comply with the maximum quote spread
parameter, thus triggering a violation under Advice F-6 and a fine
under the minor rule plan. In contrast, today, the Exchange believes
that computer models do not make the sorts of individualized mistakes
that Advice F-6 was intended to deal with; instead, when there is a
quoting error today, electronically, it usually affects every series
that RSQT or SQT is quoting on that particular technology, generating,
potentially, hundreds of instances of quote spread parameter
violations. Rather than taking each event to the BCC as a fourth
occurrence under the current rule (because there may be hundreds), the
Exchange proposes to treat these as a single occurrence by ``batching''
the violations. This way, the firm would receive a warning letter for
the first three events, before being subject to a fine schedule. Of
course, the Exchange could in any particular situation deem it to be
egregious rather than ``minor'' and refer it directly to the BCC for
disciplinary action. The Exchange believes that this is appropriate
because the relevant warning letter or monetary fine should serve as a
deterrent against future violations, while recognizing that a single
programming error can have a widespread effect.
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    \10\ See Rule 1014(b)(i).
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    Currently, Rules 960.2(f)(ii) and 970.01 permit the Exchange to
aggregate or ``batch'' multiple numbers of violations as one single
offense, for purposes of initiating disciplinary action under Exchange
rules, or imposing fines pursuant to fine schedules set forth in the
relevant Options Floor Procedure Advices under the Exchange's minor
rule plan.\11\ Violations that are currently eligible for batching are
listed on the Exchange's internal Numerical Criteria for Bringing Cases
for Violations of Phlx Order Handling Rules. At this time, the Exchange
proposes to permit batching with respect to Advice F-6 and Rule
1014(c)(i)(A), and proposes to amend Rules 960 and 970 accordingly.
Currently, the language in both rules limits batching to certain
Exchange order handling rules.
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    \11\ The Exchange may also refer the matter to the Business
Conduct Committee (``BCC'') for possible disciplinary action when
the Exchange determines that there exists a pattern or practice of
violative conduct without exceptional circumstances or when any
single instance of violative conduct without exceptional
circumstances is deemed to be egregious. See Securities Exchange Act
Release No. 45570 (March 15, 2002), 67 FR 13395 (March 22, 2002)
(SR-Phlx-2001-114).
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    Pursuant to Rules 960.2(f)(ii) and 970.01, the batching program
will continue to require that the violations be determined based on an
exception-based surveillance program, with the specific surveillance
guidelines (which are similar to compliance thresholds) maintained on
the Numerical Criteria for Bringing Cases for Violations of Phlx Order
Handling Rules.\12\ The Exchange believes that these changes should
result in a fine schedule that better fits the current electronic
trading environment. In addition, the Exchange believes that Advice F-6
(and its corresponding rule) is appropriate for batching because the
automated surveillance for quote spread parameter compliance,\13\ as
well as the issuance of sanctions pursuant to the minor rule plan,\14\
will be conducted daily. The Exchange believes that its representation
by regulatory staff that daily surveillance will be conducted and daily
sanctions will be administered should serve as a strong deterrent
against future violations.
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    \12\ Such criteria can be updated subject to the Exchange
providing notice to the Commission's Office of Compliance
Inspections and Examinations. See Securities Exchange Act Release
No. 45570 (March 15, 2002), 67 FR 13395 (March 22, 2002) (SR-Phlx-
2001-114). Because neither is an ``order handling rule,'' the
Exchange is proposing herein to expressly permit batching of
violations of Advice F-6 and Rule 1014(c)(i)(A).
    \13\ See confidential letters from Stephen M. Pettibone,
Managing Director Surveillance, Phlx, to Michael Gaw, Division of
Trading and Markets, and Tina Barry, Office of Compliance
Inspections and Examinations, Securities and Exchange Commission,
dated October 6, 2009 and December 30, 2009.
    \14\ See letter from Charles Rogers, Chief Regulatory Officer,
Phlx, to Tina Barry, Office of Compliance Inspections and
Examinations and Michael Gaw, Division of Trading and Markets,
Securities and Exchange Commission, dated February 18, 2010.
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b)

of the Act \15\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act \16\ 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. The Exchange also believes that its proposal is consistent
with Sections 6(b)(1) and (6) of the Act,\17\ which require that the
rules of an exchange enforce compliance with, and provide appropriate
discipline for, violations of Commission and Exchange rules. In
addition, because existing Rule 970 provides procedural rights to a
person fined under the minor rule plan to contest the fine and permits
a hearing on the matter, the Exchange believes that the proposal is
consistent with Sections 6(b)(7) and 6(d)(1) of the Act,\18\ by
providing a fair procedure for the disciplining of members and persons
associated with members.
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    \15\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \16\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
    \17\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(1) and (6).
    \18\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(7) and (d)(1).
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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.

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

    Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may
designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to
be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the Exchange consents, the Commission shall: (a) By order approve
such proposed rule change, or (b) institute proceedings to determine
whether the proposed rule change should be 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 e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-Phlx-2010-43 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-Phlx-2010-43. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail 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 Web site (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 Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room on official business
days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also
will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of
the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the
Commission does not edit personal identifying information from
submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make
available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-
Phlx-2010-43 and should be submitted on or before May 7, 2010.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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    \19\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12) and 200.30-3(a)(44).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions
To Intervene, Protests, and Comments

April 6, 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.: 12770-000.
    c. Date Filed: January 30, 2007.
    d. Applicant: Lockhart Power Company.
    e. Name of Project: Upper Pacolet Project.
    f. Location: On the Pacolet River, in Spartanburg County, South
Carolina.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Bryan Stone, Lockhart Power Company, P.O. Box
10, 420 River Street, Lockhart, SC 29364,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Robert Bell,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to
intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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 the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission
strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project
number (P-12770-000) on any comments or motions filed.
    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) An existing 370-foot-long, 22-foot-high Upper Pacolet Dam, (2) an
existing impoundment having a surface area of 25 acres, with a storage
capacity of 220 acre-feet and normal water surface elevation of 520.5
feet mean sea level, (3) a proposed power house containing two
generating units having a total installed capacity of 850 kilowatts,
(4) a proposed 1000-foot-long, 34.5 kilovolt transmission line, and (5)
appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an estimated
average annual generation of 5.07 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold
to a local utility.
    l. Location of Application: This filing is available for review at
the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may 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
(202) 502-8659. 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,
385.211, 385.214. 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.
    s. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT
TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'',
``PROTEST'', and ``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. An additional copy must be sent to Director,
Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any
notice of intent, competing application or 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.

Philis J. Posey,
Acting Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-56538; File No. SR-DTC-2007-09]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To
Revise Its Procedures With Respect To Processing of Certain Voluntary
Events in Its Reorganization Service and Clarifying Legal
Considerations Set Forth in Its Procedures Relating To Usage of
Information Obtained by Participants

September 26, 2007.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on June 29, 2007, The
Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change described
in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily
by DTC. DTC filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \2\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(4) thereunder \3\ so
that the proposal was effective upon filing with the Commission. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested parties.
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    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The proposed rule change would amend DTC's Procedures with respect
to the processing of certain voluntary events in its Reorganization
service and to clarify legal considerations set forth in its Procedures
relating to usage of information obtained by participants from DTC.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, DTC 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. DTC has prepared summaries, set forth in sections (A),
(B), and (C) below, of the most significant aspects of these
statements.\4\
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(A) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    DTC's Reorganization service distributes information to
participants about various reorganization activity and processes
participants' elections with respect to this activity on their behalf.
Currently, DTC's participant procedures for its Reorganization Service
Guide provide several different functions for participants to submit
instructions to DTC.\5\ DTC has determined that greater efficiency
would be created if the more automated functions (e.g., DTC's Automated
Tender Offer Program [''ATOP'']) were available to be utilized for a
broader range of voluntary reorganization events. For example, the
processing of conversions would be enhanced if they were directed
through ATOP, which is currently used for the acceptance and processing
of other types of voluntary offers such as tender offers and exchanges.
In addition to conversions, processing of elections to receive cash in
lieu of fractional shares pursuant to a mandatory reorganization and
the exercise of put options with a withdrawal privilege would similarly
be enhanced. Therefore, DTC now proposes to add flexibility to utilize
the function that provides the most efficient means for receiving and
processing instructions.
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    \5\ For background information on the DTC's Reorganization
Service Guide, which replaced applicable Participating Operating
Procedures relating to the Reorganization service, see Securities
Exchange Act Release No. 44719 (August 17, 2001), 66 FR 44656
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    Initially DTC will add functionality to permit (1) conversion
instructions, (2) elections to receive cash in lieu of fractional
shares, and (3) the exercise of put options with withdrawal privileges
to be processed through ATOP. DTC's Procedures would be amended to
allow such instructions to be submitted through the Participant Tenders
Over PTS (``PTOP'') function, which is currently utilized primarily in
connection with tender offers and exchanges.
    In addition, DTC is revising its Procedures to clarify how
participants may redistribute information provided to them by DTC. DTC
compiles security description and event information derived from its
core processes to support its own and its participants' operations. DTC
proposes to revise its current procedures to clarify that this
information may not be redistributed to any other persons who, to a
Participants's knowledge, use the information as a basis for data
products or services.
    The proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the
Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to DTC because
it would provide for more efficient processing of certain
reorganization transactions and further clarify participants'
responsibilities with regard to information provided by DTC thus
facilitating the safeguarding of securities in DTC's custody or control
or for which it is responsible.

(B) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    DTC does not believe that the proposed rule change will have any
impact or impose any burden on competition.

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

    Written comments relating to the proposed rule change have not yet
been solicited or received. DTC will notify

the Commission of any written comments received by DTC.

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective upon filing pursuant
to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \6\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(4) \7\
thereunder because the proposed rule effects a change in an existing
service of DTC that (i) does not adversely affect the safeguarding of
securities or funds in the custody or control of DTC or for which it is
responsible and (ii) does not significantly affect the respective
rights or obligations of DTC or persons using the service. At any time
within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the
Commission could have summarily abrogated such rule change if it
appeared to the Commission that such action was necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml.
 ) or     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-DTC-2007-09 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-DTC-2007-09. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail 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 Web site (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 inspection and copying in the
Commission's Public Reference Section, 100 F Street, NE., Washington,
DC 20549, on official business days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The text of
the proposed rule change is available at DTC, the Commission's Public
Reference Room, and http://www.dtcc.com/downloads/legal/rule_filings/2007/dtc/2007-09.pdf.
 All comments received will be posted without

change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information
from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to
make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number
SR-DTC-2007-09 and should be submitted on or before October 24, 2007.

    For the Commission by the Division of Market Regulation,
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Deputy Secretary.
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[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-85560; File No. SR-NYSE-2019-19]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To
Extend the Pilot Related to Rule 80B, Trading Halts Due to
Extraordinary Market Volatility

April 9, 2019.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that on April 5, 2019, New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or
the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the ``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\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
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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 pilot related to Rule 80B,
Trading Halts Due to Extraordinary Market Volatility, to the close of
business on October 18, 2019. The proposed rule change is available on
the Exchange's website at www.nyse.com, 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 self-regulatory organization
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 those 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 parts of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
    Rule 80B provides a methodology for determining when to halt
trading in all stocks due to extraordinary market volatility, i.e.,
market-wide circuit breakers. The market-wide circuit breaker mechanism
under Rule 80B was approved by the Commission to operate on a pilot
basis, the term of which was to coincide with the pilot period for the
Plan to Address Extraordinary Market Volatility Pursuant to Rule 608 of
Regulation NMS (the ``LULD Plan''),\4\ including any extensions to the
pilot period for the LULD Plan.\5\ The Commission published an
amendment to the LULD Plan for it to operate on a permanent, rather
than pilot, basis.\6\
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    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 67091 (May 31,
2012), 77 FR 33498 (June 6, 2012) (the ``Limit Up-Limit Down
Release'').
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 67090 (May 31,
2012), 77 FR 33531 (June 6, 2012) (SR-NYSE-2011-48) (Approval
Order); and 68784 (January 31, 2013), 78 FR 8662 (February 6, 2013)
(SR-NYSE-2013-10) (Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of
Proposed Rule Change Delaying the Operative Date of Rule 80B to
April 8, 2013).
    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 84843 (December 18,
2018), 83 FR 66464 (December 26, 2018) (Amendment No. 18 Proposing
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    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 80B to untie the pilot's
effectiveness from that of the LULD Plan and to extend the pilot's
effectiveness to the close of business on October 18, 2019. The
Exchange does not propose any additional changes to Rule 80B.
    Market-wide circuit breakers under Rule 80B provide an important,
automatic mechanism that is invoked to promote stability and investor
confidence during a period of significant stress when securities
markets experience extreme broad-based declines. All U.S. equity
exchanges have rules relating to market-wide circuit breakers, which
are designed to slow the effects of extreme price movement through
coordinated trading halts across securities markets when severe price
declines reach levels that may exhaust market liquidity. Market-wide
circuit breakers provide for trading halts in all equities and options
markets during a severe market decline as measured by a single-day
decline in the S&P 500 Index.
    Pursuant to Rule 80B, a market-wide trading halt will be triggered
if the S&P 500 Index declines in price by specified percentages from
the prior day's closing price of that index. Currently, the triggers
are set at three circuit breaker thresholds: 7% (Level 1), 13% (Level
2) and 20% (Level 3). A market decline that triggers a Level 1 or Level
2 circuit breaker after 9:30 a.m. ET and before 3:25 p.m. ET would halt
market-wide trading for 15 minutes, while a similar market decline at
or after 3:25 p.m. ET would not halt market-wide trading. A market
decline that triggers a Level 3 circuit breaker, at any time during the
trading day, would halt market-wide trading for the remainder of the
trading day.
    The Exchange intends to file a separate proposed rule change with
the Commission to operate Rule 80B on a permanent, rather than pilot,
basis. Extending the effectiveness of Rule 80B to the close of business
on October 18, 2019 should provide the Commission adequate time to
consider whether to approve the Exchange's separate proposal to operate
the market-wide circuit breaker mechanism under Rule 80B on a permanent
basis.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with the
requirements of Sections 6(b) \7\ and 6(b)(5) of the Act,\8\ in
particular, because it would promote just and equitable principles of
trade, remove impediments to, and perfect the mechanism of, a free and
open market and a national market system. The Exchange also believes
that the proposed rule change promotes just and equitable principles of
trade in that it promotes transparency and uniformity across markets
concerning when and how to halt trading in all stocks as a result of
extraordinary market volatility. Extending the market-wide circuit
breaker pilot under Rule 80B an additional six months would ensure the
continued, uninterrupted operation of a consistent mechanism to halt
trading across the U.S. markets while the Commission considers whether
to approve the pilot on a permanent basis. The proposed rule change
would thus promote fair and orderly markets and the protection of
investors and the public interest. Based on the foregoing, the Exchange
believes the benefits to market participants from the market-

wide circuit breaker mechanism under Rule 80B should continue on a
pilot basis while the Commission considers whether to permanently
approve Rule 80B.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change
implicates any competitive issues because the proposal would ensure the
continued, uninterrupted operation of a consistent mechanism to halt
trading across the U.S. markets while the Commission considers whether
to permanently approve the market-wide circuit breaker mechanism under
Rule 80B. Further, the Exchange understands that FINRA and other
national securities exchanges will file proposals to extend their rules
regarding the market-wide circuit breaker pilot so that the market-wide
circuit breaker mechanism may continue uninterrupted while the
Commission considers whether to approve its operation on a permanent
basis.

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

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

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 \9\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\10\
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \11\ normally
does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing.
However, pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii),\12\ the Commission may
designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has asked
the Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay so that the proposal
may become operative upon filing. Extending the pilot for an additional
six months will allow the uninterrupted operation of the existing pilot
to halt trading across the U.S. markets while the Commission considers
whether to approve the pilot on a permanent basis. The extension simply
maintains the status quo. Therefore, the Commission believes that
waiving the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the protection of
investors and the public interest. The Commission hereby designates the
proposed rule change to be operative upon filing.\13\
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    \11\ Id.
    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(g)(iii).
    \13\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has also 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 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 protected]. Please include
File Number SR-NYSE-2019-19 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-NYSE-2019-19. 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-NYSE-2019-19, and should be submitted on
or before May 6, 2019.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 160

[Docket No. USCG-2022-0282]

Special Local Regulations; Charleston Race Week, Charleston, SC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the

Charleston Race Week from April 28 through May 1, 2022. This action is
necessary to ensure the safety of life on navigable waters of the
United States during the Charleston Race Week event. Our regulation for
marine events within the Seventh Coast Guard District identifies the
regulated area for this event in Charleston, SC. During the enforcement
period, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or
remain within the designated area unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port Charleston (COTP) or a designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.704, Table 1 to Sec.  100.704,
Item No. 2 will be enforced from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. from April 28 to
May 1, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of enforcement, call or email LCDR Chad Ray, Sector Charleston
Office of Waterways Management, Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce 33 CFR 100.704,
Table 1 to Sec.  100.704, Item No. 2 for the Charleston Race Week
regulated area from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 28 to May 1, 2022. This
action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable
waterways during this 4-day event. Our regulation for marine events
within the Captain of the Port Charleston, Sec.  100.704, specifies the
locations of the regulated areas for the Charleston Race Week which
encompasses portions of the Charleston Harbor. During the enforcement
periods, as reflected in Sec.  100.100(c), if you are the operator of a
vessel in the regulated area you must comply with directions from the
Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard
ensign.

    Dated: April 22, 2022.
J.D. Cole,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Charleston.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4263-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2016-0001]

Louisiana; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4263-DR), dated March 13, 2016, and
related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: March 25, 2016.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Louisiana is hereby amended to include the following
areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by
the event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration
of March 13, 2016.

    Jackson, Rapides, Red River, and Sabine Parishes for Individual
Assistance and assistance for debris removal and emergency
protective measures (Categories A and B), including direct federal
assistance, under the Public Assistance program.
    The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance
Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and
Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing
Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other
Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially
Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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[Notices]
[Pages 81-82]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP22-31-000]

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC.; Notice of Request Under Blanket
Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline

    Take notice that on December 17, 2021, Columbia Gas Transmission,
LLC (Columbia), 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 1300, Houston, Texas 77002-
2700, filed in the above referenced docket, a prior notice request
pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.208 and 157.216 of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations under the Natural Gas
Act. Columbia requests authorization to replace approximately 68 feet
of 2-inch and 4-inch-diameter transmission pipelines and to abandon in
place approximately 13,364 feet of existing Line L-722 transmission
pipeline (L-722). Further, Columbia will abandon in place approximately
7,693 feet of the SLW-3879, SLW-4401, and SL-3280 storage pipelines
(Wellington Storage Field Lines), and to perform other related
appurtenant activities, all located in Medina County, Ohio.
    Columbia proposes to abandon and replace the facilities under
authorities granted by its blanket certificate issued in Docket No.
CP83-76-000.\1\ Columbia says that the proposed replacement will have
no impact on Colombia's existing customers or affect its existing
storage operations and that the project is necessary to ensure
compliance with the DOT regulation. The estimated cost for the Project
is approximately $2.15 million, all as more fully set forth in the
request which is on file with the Commission and open to public
inspection.
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    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (https://ferc.gov) using
the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at [email protected] or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions concerning this application should be directed to
David A. Alonzo, Manager Project Authorizations, Columbia Gas
Transmission, LLC, 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 1300, Houston, Texas
77002-2700, or by phone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by email at
[email protected].
    Pursuant to Section 157.9 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure,\2\ within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will
either: Complete its environmental review and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or environmental
assessment (EA) for this proposal. The filing of an EA in the
Commission's public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify
federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all
necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal
authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission
staff's FEIS or EA.
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Public Participation

    There are three ways to become involved in the Commission's review
of this project: You can file a protest to the project, you can file a
motion to intervene in the proceeding, and you can file comments on the
project. There is no fee or cost for filing protests, motions to
intervene, or comments. The deadline for filing protests, motions to
intervene, and comments is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 25, 2022.
How to file protests, motions to intervene, and comments is explained
below.

Protests

    Pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission's regulations under
the NGA,\3\ any person \4\ or the Commission's staff may file a protest
to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed or if a
protest is filed and then withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed
time for filing a protest, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be
authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a
protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time
allowed for filing a protest, the instant request for authorization
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    \4\ Persons include individuals, organizations, businesses,
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    Protests must comply with the requirements specified in section
157.205(e) of the Commission's regulations,\5\ and must be submitted by
the protest deadline, which is February 25, 2022. A protest may also
serve as a motion to intervene so long as the protestor states it also
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Interventions

    Any person has the option to file a motion to intervene in this
proceeding. Only intervenors have the right to request rehearing of
Commission orders

issued in this proceeding and to subsequently challenge the
Commission's orders in the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal.
    To intervene, you must submit a motion to intervene to the
Commission in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure \6\ and the regulations under the NGA \7\ by the
intervention deadline for the project, which is February 25, 2022. As
described further in Rule 214, your motion to intervene must state, to
the extent known, your position regarding the proceeding, as well as
your interest in the proceeding. For an individual, this could include
your status as a landowner, ratepayer, resident of an impacted
community, or recreationist. You do not need to have property directly
impacted by the project in order to intervene. For more information
about motions to intervene, refer to the FERC website at https://www.ferc.gov/resources/guides/how-to/intervene.asp.
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    All timely, unopposed motions to intervene are automatically
granted by operation of Rule 214(c)(1). Motions to intervene that are
filed after the intervention deadline are untimely and may be denied.
Any late-filed motion to intervene must show good cause for being late
and must explain why the time limitation should be waived and provide
justification by reference to factors set forth in Rule 214(d) of the
Commission's Rules and Regulations. A person obtaining party status
will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the
Commission and will receive copies (paper or electronic) of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties.

Comments

    Any person wishing to comment on the project may do so. The
Commission considers all comments received about the project in
determining the appropriate action to be taken. To ensure that your
comments are timely and properly recorded, please submit your comments
on or before February 25, 2022. The filing of a comment alone will not
serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. To become a party,
you must intervene in the proceeding.

How To File Protests, Interventions, and Comments

    There are two ways to submit protests, motions to intervene, and
comments. In both instances, please reference the Project docket number
CP22-31-000 in your submission.
    (1) You may file your protest, motion to intervene, and comments by
using the Commission's eFiling feature, which is located on the
Commission's website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and
Filings. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on
``eRegister.'' You will be asked to select the type of filing you are
making; first select General'' and then select ``Protest'',
``Intervention'', or ``Comment on a Filing''; or \8\
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    \8\ Additionally, you may file your comments electronically by
using the eComment feature, which is located on the Commission's
website at www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings.
Using eComment is an easy method for interested persons to submit
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    (2) You can file a paper copy of your submission by mailing it to
the address below. Your submission must reference the Project docket
number CP22-31-000.
    To mail via USPS, use the following address: Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426.
    To mail via any other courier, use the following address: Kimberly
D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins
Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    The Commission encourages electronic filing of submissions (option
1 above) and has eFiling staff available to assist you at (202) 502-
8258 or [email protected]
    Protests and motions to intervene must be served on the applicant
either by mail or email (with a link to the document) at: David A.
Alonzo, Manager Project Authorizations, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC,
700 Louisiana Street, Suite 1300, Houston, Texas 77002-2700, or by
phone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by email at [email protected]. Any
subsequent submissions by an intervenor must be served on the applicant
and all other parties to the proceeding. Contact information for
parties can be downloaded from the service list at the eService link on
FERC Online.

Tracking the Proceeding

    Throughout the proceeding, additional information about the project
will be available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at
(866) 208-FERC, or on the FERC website at www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link as described above. The eLibrary link also provides
access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the Commission,
such as orders, notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission offers a free service called
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances
and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time
you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to
the documents. For more information and to register, go to
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.

    Dated: December 27, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER17-1909-000]

Bayshore Solar C, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-
Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Bayshore Solar C, LLC's application for market-based rate authority,
with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes
a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is July 17, 2017.
    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
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
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    Dated: June 28, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-14023 Filed 7-3-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6717-01-P