[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 174 (Friday, September 7, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45346-45348]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0856]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; PA Municipal Authorities Annual Conference
Fireworks, Presque Isle Bay, Erie, PA

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 280-foot radius of the launch site located at
Dobbins Landing, Erie, PA. This safety zone is intended to restrict
vessels from portions of Presque Isle Bay during the Pennsylvania
Municipal Authorities Annual Conference fireworks display. This
temporary safety zone is necessary to protect mariners and vessels from
the navigational hazards associated with a fireworks display. Entry of
vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo.

DATES: This rule is effective from 8:45 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. on
September 11, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0856 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 LTJG Sean Dolan, Chief Waterways Management Division,
U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
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 due to it being impracticable and contrary to
public interest. The final details of this event were not known to the
Coast Guard until there was insufficient time remaining before the
event to publish a NPRM.
    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 enhancing safety of life on the
navigable waters and protection of persons and vessels in vicinity of
the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Annual Conference fireworks
display.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231. The Captain of the Port Buffalo (COTP) has determined that a
fireworks display presents significant risks to the public safety and
property. Such hazards include premature and accidental detonations,
dangerous projectiles, and falling or burning debris. This rule is
needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the
navigable waters within the safety zone while the fireworks display
takes place.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone on September 11, 2018, from
8:45 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. The safety zone will encompass all waters of
Presque Isle Bay; Erie, PA contained within 280-foot radius of:
42[deg]08'19.87'' N, 80[deg]05'29.45'' W.
    Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his
designated on-scene representative. The Captain of the Port or his
designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

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 conclusion
that this rule is not a significant regulatory action. We anticipate
that it will have minimal impact on the economy, will not interfere
with other agencies, will not adversely alter the budget of any grant
or loan recipients, and will not raise any novel legal or policy
issues. The safety zone created by this rule will be relatively small
and enforced for a relatively short time. Also, the safety zone has
been designed to allow vessels to transit around it. Thus, restrictions
on vessel movement within that particular area are expected to be
minimal. Under certain conditions, moreover, vessels may still transit
through the safety zone when permitted by the Captain of the Port.

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, call1-888-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 Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, 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
establishes a temporary safety zone. It is categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS
Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. 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

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

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

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2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0856 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0856   Safety Zone; Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities
Annual Conference Fireworks Display; Presque Isle Bay, Erie, PA.

    (a) Location. The safety zone will encompass all waters of Presque
Isle Bay; Erie, PA contained within a 280-foot radius of:
42[deg]08'19.87'' N, 80[deg]05'29.45'' W.
    (b) Enforcement period. This regulation will be enforced from 8:45
p.m. until 9:45 p.m. on September 11, 2018.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within
this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port Buffalo or his designated on-scene representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated on-
scene representative.

    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port
Buffalo is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who
has been designated by the Captain of the Port Buffalo to act on his
behalf.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone must contact the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his on-scene
representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port
Buffalo or his on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel
16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety
zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of
the Port Buffalo, or his on-scene representative.

    Dated: August 30, 2018.
Kenneth E. Blair,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Buffalo.
[FR Doc. 2018-19413 Filed 9-6-18; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 198 (Monday, October 16, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 47962-47964]
[FR Doc No: 2017-22234]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0536; Airspace Docket No. 17-ACE-10]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Clarinda, IA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Schenck Field, Clarinda, IA. This action
is required due to the decommissioning of the Clarinda non-directional
radio beacon (NDB) and the cancellation of the associated instrument
approach procedures. This action enhances the safety and management of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 1, 2018. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11B at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Schenck Field, Clarinda, IA, to support instrument flight
rules (IFR) operations at this airport.

History

    On July 21, 2017, the FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) in the Federal Register (82 FR 33834, Docket No. FAA-2017-0536)
to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Schenck Field, Clarinda, IA. Interested parties were invited
to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments
on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15,
2017, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15,
2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Schenck Field, Clarinda, IA, by removing the Clarinda
NDB from the legal description; removing the extension south of the
airport; and updating the geographic coordinates of the airport to
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
    Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of
the Clarinda NDB and cancellation of the associated instrument approach
procedures at this airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for safety
and the management of IFR operations at the airport.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter
that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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ACE IA E5 Clarinda, IA [Amended]

Clarinda, Schenck Field, IA
    (Lat. 40[deg]43'20'' N., long. 95[deg]01'36'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Schenck Field.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 5, 2017.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-22234 Filed 10-13-17; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 174 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 62121]
[FR Doc No: 2016-21530]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #2

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

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2751-005.
    Applicants: Xcel Energy Southwest Transmission Company, LLC.
    Description: Xcel Energy Southwest Transmission Company, LLC
submits the compliance electric rate filing.
    Filed Date: 8/26/16.
    Accession Number: 20160829-0001.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/16/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-2290-000.
    Applicants: Spartan Renewable Energy, Inc.
    Description: Supplement to July 26, 2016 Spartan Renewable Energy,
Inc. tariff filing.
    Filed Date: 8/24/16.
    Accession Number: 20160824-5271.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/14/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-2374-001.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing: 2016-08-30_Correction to Order 827
Compliance (Attachment X) Filing to be effective 9/21/2016.
    Filed Date: 8/30/16.
    Accession Number: 20160830-5219.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/20/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-2509-000.
    Applicants: Rutherford Farm, LLC.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Application and Initial
Baseline Filing of Rutherford Farm, LLC to be effective 10/29/2016.
    Filed Date: 8/30/16.
    Accession Number: 20160830-5217.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/20/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-2509-001.
    Applicants: Rutherford Farm, LLC.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Amendment to Application and Initial
Baseline Tariff Filing of Rutherford Farm to be effective 10/29/2016.
    Filed Date: 8/30/16.
    Accession Number: 20160830-5243.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/20/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-2510-000.
    Applicants: ITC Midwest LLC.
    Description: Section 205(d) Rate Filing: Filing of Joint Use Pole
Agreement to be effective 10/31/2016.
    Filed Date: 8/30/16.
    Accession Number: 20160830-5222.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/20/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-2511-000.
    Applicants: Stanford University Power LLC.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Stanford University Power LLC
MBR Baseline Filing to be effective 9/29/2016.
    Filed Date: 8/30/16.
    Accession Number: 20160830-5234.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/20/16.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following qualifying
facility filings:

    Docket Numbers: QF16-1175-000.
    Applicants: Strom Energy, Inc.
    Description: Form 556 of Strom Energy, Inc. [LNG Power] under QF16-
1175.
    Filed Date: 8/30/16.
    Accession Number: 20160830-5187.
    Comments Due: None Applicable.

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

    Dated: August 30, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-21530 Filed 9-7-16; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 104 (Wednesday, May 31, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 34797-34800]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11481]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2023-0380]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms and Other Disasters in
Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a permanent safety
zone to be enforced in the event of hurricanes, tropical storms, and
other disasters in southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. This action
is necessary to ensure the safety of the waters of the Port Arthur
Captain of the Port (COTP) zone Port Arthur, TX. This proposed
rulemaking would establish actions to be completed by industry and
vessels in the COTP zone prior to landfall of hurricanes, tropical
storms, and other disasters threatening Port Arthur, TX. We invite your
comments on this proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before June 15, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2023-0380 using the Federal Decision-Making Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Mr. Scott Whalen, Marine Safety Unit
Port Arthur, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    Southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana has the potential to be
affected by hurricanes, tropical storms and other disasters on a yearly
basis, especially between the months of June and November. The Captain
of the Port (COTP) Port Arthur proposes establishing a safety zone to
provide for the safety of life during and subsequent to such storms.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to protect mariners, port
infrastructure and the environment during and after extreme weather and
other natural disasters. The Coast Guard is proposing this rulemaking
under the authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The COTP Port Arthur is proposing to establish a safety zone to be
enforced in case of hurricanes, tropical storms, and other disasters in
southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. This action is necessary to
ensure the safety of the waters of the COTP Port Arthur zone. This
proposed rule would establish actions to be completed by local industry
and vessels in the COTP zone prior to landfall of hurricanes, tropical
storms, and other disasters threatening the COTP zone. The proposed
safety zone would consist of all navigable waters of the Port Arthur
COTP zone, as prescribed in 33 CFR 3.40-25(b). The regulatory text we
are proposing appears at the end of this document.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed 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. This NPRM has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM
has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
    We expect the economic impact of this rule to be non-significant
for the following reasons: (1) Vessel traffic and facilities would be
impacted by this rule only during limited times while heavy weather or
other disaster is expected to impact the Port Arthur COTP zone; (2)
vessel traffic would be secured only during port conditions Yankee,
Zulu, and Recovery and only in port areas potentially affected by gale
force winds; and (3) the Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to
Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the safety zone, and this
rule would allow vessels to seek permission to remain in port.

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
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
IV.A above, this proposed rule would not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this proposed rule
would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment
(see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to
what degree this rule would economically affect it.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the proposed rule
would affect your small business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please call or email the person listed in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. The Coast Guard will not
retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this
proposed rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would 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 proposed rule under that order and
have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments) because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing
instructions, 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 made
a preliminary determination 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 proposed rule involves a safety zone that
would prohibit entry in certain waters of the Port Arthur COTP Zone for
the duration needed to ensure safe transit of vessels and industry post
hurricane, post storm, and post emergency. Normally such actions are
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A
preliminary Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this
determination is available in the docket. For instructions on locating
the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble. We seek any
comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this proposed rule.

G. Protest Activities

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

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    Submitting comments. We encourage you to submit comments through
the Federal Decision-Making Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. To
do so, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG- 2023-0380 in the
search box and click ``Search.'' Next, look for this document in the
Search Results column, and click on it. Then click on the Comment
option. If you cannot submit your material by using https://www.regulations.gov, call or email the person in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this proposed rule for alternate
instructions.
    Viewing material in docket. To view documents mentioned in this
proposed rule as being available in the docket, find the docket as
described in the previous paragraph, and then select ``Supporting &
Related Material'' in the Document Type column. Public comments will
also be placed in our online docket and can be viewed by following
instructions on the https://www.regulations.gov Frequently Asked
Questions web page. Also, if you click on the Dockets tab and then the
proposed rule, you should see a ``Subscribe'' option for email alerts.
The option will notify you when comments are posted, or a final rule is
published.
    We review all comments received, but we will only post comments
that address the topic of the proposed rule. We may choose not to post
off-topic, inappropriate, or duplicate comments that we receive.
    Personal information. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we
post to https://www.regulations.gov will include any personal
information you have provided. For more about privacy and submissions
to the docket in response to this document, see DHS's eRulemaking
System of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).

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 is
proposing to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority: 6 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
00170.1, Revision No. 01.3.
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2. Add new Sec.  165.804 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.804  Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms and Other
Disasters in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.

    (a) Regulated Areas. All navigable waters within the Port Arthur
Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone, MSU Port Arthur, TX, as described in
33 CFR 3.40-28(b), during specified conditions.
    (b) Definitions.
    (1) Designated Representative means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders,
including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers, and other officers
operating Coast Guard vessels, and Federal, state, and local officers
designated by or assisting the COTP Port Arthur, in the enforcement of
the regulated areas.
    (2) Port Condition WHISKEY means a condition set by the COTP when
weather advisories indicate sustained gale force winds (39-54 mph/34-47
knots) from a tropical or hurricane force storm are predicted to make
landfall at the port within 72 hours.
    (3) Port Condition X-RAY means a condition set by the COTP when
weather advisories indicate sustained gale force winds (39-54 mph/34-47
knots) from a tropical or hurricane force storm are predicted to make
landfall at the port within 48 hours.
    (4) Port Condition YANKEE means a condition set by the COTP when
weather advisories indicate that sustained gale force winds (39-54 mph/
34-47 knots) from a tropical or hurricane force storm are predicted to
make landfall at the port within 24 hours.
    (5) Port Condition ZULU means a condition set by the COTP when
weather advisories indicate that sustained gale force winds (39-54 mph/
34-47 knots) from a tropical or hurricane force storm are predicted to
make landfall at the port within 12 hours.
    (6) Port Condition RECOVERY means the condition set when weather
advisories indicate that sustained gale force winds from a tropical
hurricane force storm are no longer predicted for the designated area.
This port condition remains in effect until the regulated areas are
safe and reopened to normal operations.

(c) Regulations.

    (1) Port Condition WHISKEY. All vessel and port facilities must
exercise due diligence in preparation for potential storm impacts.
Ports and waterfront facilities must begin removing all debris and
securing potential flying hazards. Oceangoing vessels 500 gross tons
(GT) and above must make plans to depart no later than the setting of
Port Condition Yankee unless authorized by the COTP. Vessels wishing to
remain in port are required to submit a Notice of Intent to Remain In
Port to the COTP prior to setting Port Condition X-Ray.
    (2) Port Condition X-RAY. All vessels and port facilities must
ensure that potential flying debris is removed or secured. Hazardous
materials/pollution hazards must be secured in a safe manner and away
from waterfront areas. Vessels over 500GT without an approval to remain
in port must depart prior to the setting of Port Condition YANKEE.
Vessels with the COTP's permission to remain in port must implement
their pre-approved mooring arrangement. Terminal operators must prepare
to terminate all cargo operations. The COTP may require additional
precautions to ensure the safety of the ports and waterways.

    (3) Port Condition YANKEE. Affected ports are closed to inbound
vessel traffic. All oceangoing vessels greater than 500 Gross Tons must
depart designated ports prior to the setting of Port Condition ZULU.
Terminal operators must terminate all cargo operations not associated
with storm preparations. Cargo operations associated with storm
preparations include moving cargo within or off the port for securing
purposes, port/facility equipment preparations, and similar activities,
but do not include moving cargo onto the port or vessel loading/
discharging operations unless specifically authorized by the COTP. All
facilities must continue to operate in accordance with approved
Facility Security Plans and comply with the requirements of the
Maritime Transportation Security Act.
    (4) Port Condition ZULU. Designated areas are closed to all vessel
traffic except those specifically authorized by the COTP. Cargo
operations are suspended, including bunkering and lightering. Waivers
may be granted unless Cargo of Particular Hazard or Certain Dangerous
Cargo is involved.
    (5) Port Condition RECOVERY. Designated areas are closed to all
commercial traffic and recreational vessels 65-feet in length and
greater. Based on assessments of channel conditions, navigability
concerns, and hazards to navigation, the COTP may permit vessel
movements with restrictions. Restrictions may include, but are not
limited to, preventing vessel movements, imposing draft, speed, size,
horsepower or daylight restrictions or directing the use of specific
routes. Vessels permitted to transit the regulated area shall comply
with the lawful orders or directions given by the COTP or designated
representative.
    (6) Safety Zones Notice. The Coast Guard COTP will notify the
maritime community of periods during which these safety zones will be
in effect via Broadcast Notice to Mariners and Marine Safety
Information Bulletin or by on-scene designated representatives.
    (7) Regulated Area Notice. The Coast Guard will provide notice of
the regulated area via Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety
Information Bulletin or by on-scene designated representatives.
    (8) Exception. This regulation does not apply to authorized law
enforcement agencies operating within the regulated area.

    Dated: May 24, 2023.
Molly A. Wike,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port
Arthur.
[FR Doc. 2023-11481 Filed 5-30-23; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 3 (Thursday, January 5, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 1267-1269]
[FR Doc No: 2016-31622]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6968; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-020-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Schweizer Aircraft
Corporation)

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 93-17-13
for Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes Helicopters, Inc. (now
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation) (Sikorsky) Model TH55A, 269A, 269A-1,
269B, and 269C helicopters. AD 93-17-13 requires installing tachometer
markings and inspecting the driveshaft. This proposed AD would require
recurring inspections of the driveshaft and would expand the
applicability to include Model 269C-1 helicopters. This proposed AD is
prompted by reports of accidents because of driveshaft failures. The
actions of this proposed AD are intended to prevent the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 6, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Operations Office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the economic
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service Engineering, 124 Quarry
Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800-Winged-S or<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may review the
referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort
Worth, TX 76177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Blaine Williams, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781)
238-7161; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to
the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might
result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed
electronically, commenters should submit only one time.
    We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as
a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel
concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, we
will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for
comments. We will consider comments filed after the comment period has
closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay.
We may change this proposal in light of the comments we receive.

Discussion

    On August 31, 1993, we issued AD 93-17-13, Amendment 39-8684 (58 FR
51770, October 5, 1993), for Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and Hughes
Helicopters, Inc., Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH55A
helicopters. AD 93-17-13 requires within 30 days or 100 hours time-in-
service (TIS),

whichever occurs first, and thereafter every 300 hours TIS, visually
inspecting for cracks, machining steps, manufacturing tool marks,
surface defects, and lack of cleanup during the production grinding
operation. AD 93-17-13 also requires installing engine and rotor
tachomometer markings and replacing any unairworthy lower coupling
driveshaft (driveshaft) before further flight. The actions in AD 93-17-
13 are intended to prevent failure of the driveshaft, loss of power to
the rotor system, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

Actions Since AD 93-17-13 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 93-17-13, Sikorsky became the type certificate
holder of the Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH55A. Sikorsky
performed a safety analysis and determined that the initial and
recurrent inspection intervals and inspection method were not adequate
to detect all corrosion, pits, nicks, scratches, dents, and cracks.
Since 1992, 10 accidents, 2 of them fatal, occurred because of
driveshaft failures due to static overload or torsional fatigue. Five
of the accidents occurred after AD 93-17-13 was issued.
    We propose reducing the initial and recurring inspection intervals,
changing the type of damage to be detected by the visual inspection,
and adding a magnetic particle inspection.
    We propose including specific part-numbered driveshafts to the
applicability because Sikorsky is developing a new driveshaft that we
do not expect to be subject to this AD.
    We propose expanding the applicability to include Model 269C-1
helicopters. These helicopters were not manufactured when AD 93-17-13
was issued but have applicable driveshafts installed.
    We propose to retain the requirement to install engine and
tachometer markings. AD 93-17-13 requires these markings because of
reports of driveshaft damage as a result of engine overspeeds during
start-up.
    Finally, we would require a visual inspection for ``corrosion, a
pit, a nick, a scratch, a dent, or a crack'' instead of ``cracks,
machining steps, manufacturing tool marks, surface defects and lack of
cleanup during the production grinding operation'' contained in AD 93-
17-13. Since AD 93-17-13 was issued, we have seen no evidence that the
driveshaft failures were caused by production errors.
    The proposed actions are intended to prevent failure of the
driveshaft, loss of power to the rotor system, and subsequent loss of
helicopter control.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all known relevant
information and determined that an unsafe condition exists and is
likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type
designs.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Sikorsky 269C Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin B-307,
Basic Issue, dated December 18, 2014, and Sikorsky 269C-1 Helicopter
Alert Service Bulletin C1B-043, Basic Issue, dated December 18, 2014
(ASBs). The ASBs call for a one-time visual and magnetic particle
inspection of the driveshaft and driveshaft assembly for damage. The
ASBs advise that the driveshaft be sent to Sikorsky and replaced if
damaged. The inspection is to be accomplished within 25 hours TIS or
within 180 days from the ASBs' issue date, whichever comes first.
Sikorsky has since revised its maintenance manual to incorporate these
inspections every 150 hours TIS.
    We also reviewed Schweizer Aircraft Service Bulletin B-257.1, dated
May 21, 1993 (ASB B-257.1). ASB B-257.1 calls for a one-time inspection
to look for drive-shaft defects; installing declutched limit markings
on the engine/rotor tachometer to reinforce operating limits; and
prohibiting engine declutched operations above 1,600 RPM.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require within 25 hours TIS and thereafter
at intervals not to exceed 150 hours TIS, visual inspections of the
driveshaft. If there are no cracks, corrosion, or other damage, this
proposed AD would require performing a magnetic particle inspection. If
there is a crack or other damage, this proposed AD would require
replacing the driveshaft before further flight. This proposed AD would
also require adding tachometer markings if not previously performed.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    The Sikorsky service information calls for the initial inspection
to be completed within 180 days or 25 hours time-in-service (TIS). This
proposed AD would require the initial inspection to be completed within
25 hours TIS only. The service information requires contacting Sikorsky
if a certain part-numbered driveshaft is installed, emailing
information to Sikorsky, and returning damaged parts to Sikorsky; this
proposed AD would not.

Interim Action

    We consider this proposed AD to be an interim action. The design
approval holder is developing a replacement driveshaft that will
address the unsafe condition identified in this proposed AD. Once the
replacement driveshaft is developed, approved and available, we might
consider additional rulemaking.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 619 helicopters of
U.S. Registry and that labor costs average $85 per work hour. Based on
these estimates, we expect the following costs:
     We estimate that the visual and magnetic particle
inspections of the driveshaft would require 11 work hours for a cost of
$935 per helicopter and $578,765 for the U.S. fleet per inspection
cycle.
     Replacing the driveshaft, if needed, would cost about
$4,574 for parts. No additional labor costs would be necessary.
     Installing engine and rotor tachometer markings would
require 0.5 work-hour for a labor cost of about $43. The cost of parts
would be minimal.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
AD 93-17-13, Amendment 39-8684 (58 FR 51770, October 5, 1993) and
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held By
Schweizer Aircraft Corporation): Docket No. FAA-2016-6968;
Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-020-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model TH55A, 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C and
269C-1 helicopters, with a lower coupling driveshaft (driveshaft)
part number (P/N) 269-5412, 269A5504, 269A5504-003, 269A5504-005,
269A5559, or 269A5559-003 installed, certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as failure of a driveshaft.
This condition could result in loss of power to the rotor system and
subsequent loss of helicopter control.

(c) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 93-17-13, Amendment 39-8684 (58 FR 51770,
October 5, 1993).

(d) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 6, 2017.

(e) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.

(f) Required Actions

    (1) Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS), install engine and
rotor tachometer markings in accordance with Part II of Schweizer
Aircraft Service Bulletin B-257.1, dated May 21, 1993.
    (2) Within 25 hours TIS and thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 150 hours TIS:
    (i) Visually inspect the driveshaft for corrosion, a pit, a
nick, a scratch, a dent, and a crack in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.(1) through 3.B.(6) of
Sikorsky 269C Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin B-307, Basic Issue,
dated December 18, 2014 (269C ASB), or Sikorsky 269C-1 Helicopter
Alert Service Bulletin C1B-043, Basic Issue, dated December 18, 2014
(269C-1 ASB), whichever is applicable for your model helicopter,
except we do not require that you use a Sikorsky recommended vendor
list. If there is any corrosion, a pit, a nick, a scratch, a dent,
or a crack, replace the driveshaft before further flight.
    (ii) If there is no corrosion and no pits, nicks, scratches,
dents, and cracks, magnetic particle inspect the driveshaft for a
crack in accordance with paragraph 3.C.(1) of the 269C ASB or 269C-1
ASB, whichever is applicable for your model helicopter. This
magnetic particle inspection must be performed by a Level II or
higher technician with the National Aerospace Standard 410 or
equivalent certification who has performed a magnetic particle
inspection within the last 12 months. If there is a crack, replace
the driveshaft before further flight.

(g) Credit for Actions Previously Completed

    Compliance with paragraph (a)(1) of AD 93-17-13, Amendment 39-
8684 (58 FR 51770, October 5, 1993) before the effective date of
this AD is considered acceptable for compliance with the actions
specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC)

    (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may
approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Blaine Williams,
Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
Massachusetts 01803; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(i) Additional Information

    For service information identified in this AD, contact Sikorsky
Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road,
Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800-Winged-S or<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may review a copy of
information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

(j) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6300, Main Rotor
Drive System.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 21, 2016.
Lance T. Gant,
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-31622 Filed 1-4-17; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 17, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34061-34062]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2019-0448]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulation, Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation on
the Ohio River from mile 465.0 to mile 470.0 extending from bank to
bank, on July 15, 2019. The special local regulation is necessary to
provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near
Cincinnati, Ohio, during the BB Riverboat boat race. Entry of persons
or vessels into this area is prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 3 p.m. through 5 p.m. on July 15,
2019.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2019-0448 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 Petty Officer Matthew Roberts, Marine Safety Detachment
Cincinnati, OH; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley
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 good cause
exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with
respect to this rule because it is impracticable. This action is
necessary to ensure the safety of life during the BB Riverboat race. It
is impracticable to publish an NPRM because the Coast Guard must
establish this special local regulation by July 15, 2019 and lacks
sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment period and then
consider those comments before issuing the rule.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying this rule would be
contrary to public interest in ensuring the safety of spectators and
vessels during the boat race because immediate action is necessary to
prevent possible loss of life and property. Broadcast Notices to
Mariners (BNM) and sharing information with the waterway users will
update mariners of the restrictions, requirements and enforcement times
during this temporary situation.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70041. The Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) has determined
that potential hazards associated with the BB Riverboat race from 3
p.m. through 5 p.m. on July 15, 2019 will be a safety concern for all
navigable waters of the Ohio River extending from mile marker 465.0 to
mile 470.0 extending from bank to bank. The purpose of this rule is to
ensure safety of life on the navigable waters in the regulated area
before, during, and after the BB Riverboat race.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    The rule establishes a special local regulation from 3 p.m. through
5 p.m. on July 15, 2019 on the Ohio River in Cincinnati, Ohio from mile
465.0 to mile 470.0 extending from bank to bank. The duration of the
zone is intended to ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable
waters before, during, and after the scheduled event. No vessel or
person would be permitted to enter the area without obtaining
permission from the COTP or a designated representative.
    Deviation requests will be considered and reviewed on a case-by-
case basis. The COTP may be contacted by telephone at 1-800-253-7475 or
can be reached by VHF-FM channel 16. Public notifications will be made
to the local maritime community prior to the event through the Local
Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

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 special local regulation. The special
local regulation will only be in effect for two hours and covers an
area of the waterway stretching five miles. The Coast Guard expects
minimum adverse impact to mariners from the special local regulation
activation as the event has been advertised to the public. Also,
mariners may request authorization from the COTP or a designated
representative to transit the temporary area.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities. While some owners or operators of

vessels intending to transit the regulated area may be small entities,
for the reasons stated in section V.A above, this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
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 establishing a special local regulation
on the Ohio River in Cincinnati, OH from mile 465.0 to mile 470.0 from
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2019 extending from bank to bank. It
is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L[61] in
Table 3-1 of U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Planning Implementing
Procedures 5090.1.

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 100

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is
proposing to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SPECIAL LOCAL REGULATIONS/REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES

0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

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

0
2. Add Sec.  100.T08-0448 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.T08-0448  Special Local Regulation; Ohio River, Cincinnati,
OH.

    (a) Location. The Ohio River, from mile 465.0 to 470.0, extending
bank to bank.
    (b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  100.35 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley
(COTP) or designated personnel. Moreover, persons or vessels desiring
to enter into or pass through the special local regulated area must
request permission from the COTP Sector Ohio Valley or a designated
representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM radio channel 16 or
phone at 1-800-253-7465.
    (2) Persons and vessels permitted to deviate from the special local
regulated area requirements as well as enter the restricted area must
transit at the slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful directions
issued by the COTP Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
    (c) Enforcement period. This special local regulation will be
enforced from 3 p.m. through 5 p.m. on July 15, 2019.
    (d) Informational Broadcasts. The COTP Sector Ohio Valley or a
designated representative will inform the public through broadcast
notices to mariners of the enforcement period for the special local
regulation, as well as any changes in the dates and times of
enforcement.

A.M. Beach,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 268, and 270

[EPA-RCRA-2008-0678; FRL-9127-8]
RIN 2050-AG52

Hazardous Waste Technical Corrections and Clarifications Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is
proposing a number of technical changes that would correct or clarify
several parts of the hazardous waste regulations that relate to
hazardous waste identification, manifesting, the hazardous waste
generator requirements, the standards for owners and operators of
hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities, the
standards for the management of specific types of hazardous waste and
specific types of hazardous waste management facilities, the land
disposal restrictions program and the hazardous waste permit program.

DATES: Written comments must be received by May 3, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
RCRA-2008-0678, by one of the following methods:
     http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0678.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-
2008-0678.
     Mail: RCRA Docket (2822T), U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. Attention
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0678. Please include a total of 2
copies.
     Hand Delivery: EPA West Building, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-
2008-0678. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the public docket without change and may be made available online at
http://www.regulations.gov, including any

personal information provided, unless the comment includes information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit
information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through
http://www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The http://www.regulations.gov
Web site is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not
know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the
body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA
without going through http://www.regulations.gov, your e-mail address
will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that
is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If
you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your
name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with
any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to
technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA
may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid
the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of
any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public
docket, visit the EPA
    Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the http://
www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some
information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such
as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy.
Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically
in http://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the HQ-Docket Center,
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0678, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202)
566-1744, and the telephone number for the RCRA Docket is (202) 566-
0270. A reasonable fee may be charged for copying docket materials.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For more information on this
rulemaking, contact Jim O'Leary, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (MC:5304P), 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, Phone: 703/308-8827; or
e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Why Is EPA Issuing This Proposed Rule?

    This document proposes a number of technical changes that would
correct or clarify several parts of the hazardous waste regulations
that relate to hazardous waste identification, manifesting, the
hazardous waste generator requirements, the standards for owners and
operators of hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal
facilities, the standards for the management of specific types of
hazardous waste and specific types of hazardous waste management
facilities, the land disposal restrictions program, and the hazardous
waste permit program. In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this
Federal Register, EPA is making these technical changes as a Direct
Final rule without a prior proposed rule because we view this as a
noncontroversial action and anticipate no adverse comment. We have
explained our reasons for this action in the preamble to the Direct
Final rule. If we receive no adverse comment on any of the individual
technical changes we are promulgating today, we will not take further
action on this proposed rule. If, however, we receive such comment, we
will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the
public that those paragraphs or amendments of the Direct Final rule for
which the Agency received adverse comment will not take effect, and the
reason for such withdrawals. We do not intend to institute a second
comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting
must do so at this time. For further information, please see the
information provided in the ADDRESSES section of this document.

II. Does This Action Apply to Me?

    Entities potentially affected by this action include facilities
subject to the RCRA hazardous waste regulations and States implementing
the RCRA hazardous waste regulations.

III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    For a complete discussion of all the administrative requirements
applicable to this action, see the Direct Final rule in the Rules and
Regulations section of this Federal Register.

A. The Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) generally requires an agency
to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis of any rule subject to the
notice and comment rulemaking requirements under the Administrative
Procedure Act or any other statute unless the agency certifies that the
rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. Small entities include small businesses,
small organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions.
    For purposes of assessing the impacts of today's rule on small
entities, small entity is defined as: (1) A small business as defined
by the Small Business Administrations' regulations at 13 CFR 121.201;
(2) a small governmental jurisdiction that is a government of a city,
county, town, school district or special district with a population of
less than 50,000; and (3) a small organization that is any not-for-
profit enterprise which is independently owned and operated and is not
dominant in its field.
    After considering the economic impact of today's proposed rule on
small entities, I certify that this action will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This action
does not create any new regulatory requirements, but rather corrects
typographical errors and incorrect citations, and makes conforming
changes (where they have not been made previously) to all applicable
parts of the hazardous waste regulations.
    Although this proposed rule will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities, EPA nonetheless has
tried to reduce the impact of this rule on small entities.

List of Subjects

40 CFR Part 260

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Confidential business information, Hazardous waste, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

40 CFR Part 261

    Environmental protection, Hazardous waste, Recycling, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

40 CFR Part 262

    Environmental protection, Exports, Hazardous materials
transportation, Hazardous waste, Imports, Labeling, Packaging and
containers, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

40 CFR Part 263

    Environmental protection, Hazardous materials transportation,
Hazardous Waste, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

40 CFR Part 264

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Hazardous waste,
Insurance, Packaging and containers, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures, Surety bonds.

40 CFR Part 265

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Hazardous waste,
Insurance, Packaging and containers, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures, Surety bonds, Water supply.

40 CFR Part 266

    Environmental protection, Energy, Hazardous waste, Recycling,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

40 CFR Part 268

    Environmental protection, Hazardous waste, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

40 CFR Part 270

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Confidential business information, Hazardous materials transportation,
Hazardous waste, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water
pollution control, Water supply.

    Dated: March 10, 2010.
Lisa P. Jackson,
Administrator.
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[Notices]
[Page 8780]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Summary Notice No. 2019-03]

Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Alaska Air
Carriers Association

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief
from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The
purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and
participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of
this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary
is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final
disposition.

DATES: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket
number and must be received on or before April 1, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2019-0049
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S.
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140,
West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, as described in the
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
http://www.dot.gov/privacy.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
http://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions
for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140
of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tiffany Griffith<PHONE_NUMBER>,
Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591.
    This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 6, 2019.
Lirio Liu,
Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking.

Petition for Exemption

    Docket No.: FAA-2019-0049.
    Petitioner: Alaska Air Carriers Association.
    Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected: 135.154 (b)(2).
    Description of Relief Sought: Petitioner requests an exemption from
Sec.  135.154 (b) (2), the TAWS-B requirement for single-engine turbine
powered aircraft equipped with 6 to 9 passenger seats in Alaska in
accordance with Visual Flight Rules. In lieu of the installation of
TAWS Class B equipment, the petitioner would equip airplanes with TSO-
C151 TAWS Class C equipment with a terrain display.

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