[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 202 (Tuesday, October 20, 2015)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2004-0019; FRL-OW-2015-9935-94-OW]

Reopening of Request for Scientific Views on the Draft Aquatic
Life Ambient Water Quality Criterion for Selenium--Freshwater 2015

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; reopening of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reopening the
comment period for the Agency's draft recommended aquatic life water
quality chronic criterion for selenium in freshwater. The draft
criterion was announced in a July 27, 2015 notice entitled ``Request
for Scientific Views: Draft Recommended Aquatic Life Ambient Water
Quality Chronic Criterion for Selenium--Freshwater 2015.'' In response
to stakeholder request, EPA is reopening the comment period and will
accept scientific views until October 30, 2015.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 30, 2015.
Scientific views postmarked after this date may not receive the same
consideration. The previous public comment period ended on October 10,
2015.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the notice may be submitted to the EPA
electronically, by mail, by facsimile or through hand delivery/courier.
Please refer to the proposal (80 FR 44350-44354) for the addresses and
detailed instructions.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the
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 www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the EPA-HQ-OW-2004-0019
Docket, EPA/DC, William Jefferson Clinton Building 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 EPA Water Docket is
(202) 566-2426.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathryn Gallagher at U.S. EPA, Office
of Water, Health and Ecological Criteria Division (4304T), 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: (202) 564-
1398; or email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 27, 2015, EPA announced the
availability of the draft recommended aquatic life water quality
criterion for selenium in a previous notice entitled ``Request for
Scientific Views: Draft Recommended Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality
Chronic Criterion for Selenium--Freshwater 2015'' in the Federal
Register (80 FR 44350). EPA's

recommended aquatic life water quality criteria provide technical
information for states and authorized tribes to consider when adopting
water quality standards under the Clean Water Act to protect aquatic
life.
    EPA is reopening the public comment period for the Draft Aquatic
Life Ambient Water Quality Criterion for Selenium--Freshwater 2015
(EPA-822-P-15-001). The original 60-day comment period deadline was
September 25, 2015. On September 24, 2015, EPA announced in the Federal
Register a 15-day extension to October 10, 2015 (80 FR 57605). This
action reopens the comment period, in response to stakeholder request
for additional time to consider material that was added to the docket
on October 6, 2015. Written scientific views must be received by
October 30, 2015.
    Following closure of the public comment period, EPA will consider
the public comments and revise the document as necessary. EPA will then
publish a Federal Register notice announcing the availability of the
final updated selenium criterion.

    Dated: October 14, 2015.
Robert K. Wood,
Acting Director, Office of Science and Technology.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings 1

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

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2331-024; ER10-2326-023; ER10-2330-023.
    Applicants: J.P. Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation, Cedar Brakes
I, L.L.C., Utility Contract Funding, L.L.C.
    Description: JPMorgan Sellers Notice of Non-Material Change in
Status re: Buffalo Dunes Wind Project, LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/30/14.
    Accession Number: 20140130-5160.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/20/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2437-001.
    Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company.
    Description: Notice of Change in Status of Arizona Public Service
Company.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5250.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2984-016.
    Applicants: Merrill Lynch Commodities, Inc.
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of Merrill
Lynch Commodities, Inc.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5253.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-1487-001.
    Applicants: Quantum Auburndale Power, LP.
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status by Quantum
Auburndale Power, LP.
    Filed Date: 1/30/14.
    Accession Number: 20140130-5147.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/20/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-2409-002.
    Applicants: Buffalo Dunes Wind Project, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of Buffalo
Dunes Wind Project, LLC.
    Filed Date: 1/30/14.
    Accession Number: 20140130-5140.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/20/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-671-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
    Description: EES PTCA Agmt Refile--Ameren 1-29-2014 to be effective
12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5226.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-672-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
    Description: EAI LBA Agmt Refile--SMEPA 1-29-2014 to be effective
12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5222.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-673-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agmt Refile--LaGen 1-29-2014 to be effective
12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/30/14.
    Accession Number: 20140130-5003.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-674-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agmt Refile--Cleco 1-29-2014 to be effective
12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5211.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-675-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agmt Refile--LEPA 1-29-2014 to be effective
12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5218.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-676-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agmt Refile--SMEPA 1-29-2014 to be effective
12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/30/14.
    Accession Number: 20140130-5002.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-693-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agreement Refile--EM BM 1-29-2014 to be
effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5235.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-694-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agreement Refile--EM BR 1-29-2014 to be
effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5236.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-695-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agreement Refile--Axiall 1-29-2014 to be
effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5227.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-696-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agreement Refile--Dow Plaq 1-29-2014 to be
effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5228.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-697-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agreement Refile--Dow UC 1-29-2014 to be
effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5229.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-699-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agreement Refile--ETEC 1-29-2014 to be
effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5230.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-700-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agreement Refile--Oxy 1-29-2014 to be
effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5231.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-701-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agreement Refile--SRW 1-29-2014 to be
effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5232.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-702-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
    Description: EAI LBA Agmt Refile--Calpine 1-29-2014 to be effective
12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5210.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-704-001.
    Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.

    Description: EES LBA Agreement Refile--Sabine 1-29-2014 to be
effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5233.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/28/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1106-002.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.
    Description: OATT 3rd Revised Attachment F-2 NITSA to be effective
1/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5160.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1188-000.
    Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: CCSF IA--44th Quarterly Filing of Facilities
Agreements to be effective 12/31/2013.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5127.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1189-000.
    Applicants: The Connecticut Light and Power Company.
    Description: Cricket Valley Engineering, Procurement, Const.
Operations Maintenance Agreement to be effective 1/28/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5143.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1190-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: KPP Formula Rate Removal and Revision to Attachment H/
T to Reflect Stated Rate to be effective 12/20/2011.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5146.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1191-000.
    Applicants: NSTAR Electric Company.
    Description: Agreement for LCC Services--Norwood to be effective 4/
1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5164.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1192-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator.
    Description: 2014-01-29--COSS Allocation Filing to be effective 4/
1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5171.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1193-000.
    Applicants: West Deptford Energy, LLC.
    Description: Proposed Rate Schedule FERC No. 1 to be effective 3/1/
2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5180.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1194-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Public Service Company.
    Description: 1-29-14--RS114 FCA-IMP to be effective 3/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5181.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1195-000.
    Applicants: Provider Power CT, LLC.
    Description: Application for Market-Based Rate Authority to be
effective 3/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5184.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1196-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Public Service Company.
    Description: 1-29-14--RS115 FCA-IMP to be effective 3/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5188.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1197-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Public Service Company.
    Description: 1-29-14--RS116 FCA-IMP to be effective 3/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5189.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1198-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Public Service Company.
    Description: 1-29-14--RS117 FCA-IMP to be effective 3/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5194.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1199-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Public Service Company.
    Description: 1-29-14--RS135 FCA-IMP to be effective 3/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5196.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1200-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Public Service Company.
    Description: 1-29-14--RS136 FCA-IMP to be effective 3/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5198.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1201-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Public Service Company.
    Description: 1-29-14--RS137 FCA-IMP to be effective 3/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5203.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1202-000.
    Applicants: Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
    Description: EES LBA Agmt Refile--LaGen 1-29-2014 to be effective
12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5214.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1203-000.
    Applicants: Commonwealth Edison Company, Commonwealth Edison
Company of Indiana, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: ComEd submits revisions to PJM OATT Attach H-13A re
stated depreciation rates to be effective 3/31/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5234.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1204-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Market Participation by a Federal Power Marketing
Agency to be effective 3/30/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5237.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1205-000.
    Applicants: Commonwealth Edison Company, Commonwealth Edison
Company of Indiana, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: ComEd submits a Letter Agmt re Depreciation Rates--
Original Service Agmt No. 3747 to be effective 3/31/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/30/14.
    Accession Number: 20140130-5000.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/20/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1206-000.
    Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation.
    Description: 2014-01-30--CompetitiveTransmission Improvmts to be
effective 4/1/2014.
    Filed Date: 1/30/14.
    Accession Number: 20140130-5091.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/20/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1207-000.
    Applicants: Keys Energy Center, LLC.
    Description: Petition of Keys Energy Center, LLC for Limited Waiver
of the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Open Access Transmission Tariff
Competitive Entry Exemption Deadline and Request for Action by March 3,
2014.
    Filed Date: 1/29/14.
    Accession Number: 20140129-5262.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/19/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-1208-000.
    Applicants: Imperial Valley Solar 1, LLC.
    Description: Order No. 784 Compliance Filing to be effective 1/31/
2014.

    Filed Date: 1/30/14.
    Accession Number: 20140130-5100.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/20/14.

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

    Docket Numbers: ES14-25-000.
    Applicants: Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company.
    Description: Application of Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company
for Authorization Under Section 204(a) of the Federal Power Act to
Issue or Borrow up to $850 Million in Long-Term Debt.
    Filed Date: 1/30/14.
    Accession Number: 20140130-5149.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/20/14.

    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: January 30, 2014.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings--2

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP22-789-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Agreement
Filing--Constellation Energy to be effective 4/1/2022.
    Filed Date: 4/1/22.
    Accession Number: 20220401-5018.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/22.

    Docket Numbers: RP22-790-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Agreement
Filing--Macquarie Energy 4/1/2022 to be effective 4/1/2022.
    Filed Date: 4/1/22.
    Accession Number: 20220401-5020.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/22.

    Docket Numbers: RP22-791-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to a Negotiated Rate
Agreement Filing--Spire Marketing Inc. to be effective 4/1/2022.
    Filed Date: 4/1/22.
    Accession Number: 20220401-5021.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/22.

    Docket Numbers: RP22-792-000.
    Applicants: Equitrans, L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Capacity
Release Agreements--4/1/2022 to be effective 4/1/2022.
    Filed Date: 4/1/22.
    Accession Number: 20220401-5023.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/22.

    Docket Numbers: RP22-793-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Agreement
Filing--Sempra Gas 4/1/2022 to be effective 4/1/2022.
    Filed Date: 4/1/22.
    Accession Number: 20220401-5082.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/22.

    Docket Numbers: RP22-794-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Agreement
Filing--Mercuria Energy 4/1/2022 to be effective 4/1/2022.
    Filed Date: 4/1/22.
    Accession Number: 20220401-5084.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/22.

    Docket Numbers: RP22-795-000.
    Applicants: Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Update to NRA Footnote 4-1-22
to be effective 4/1/2022.
    Filed Date: 4/1/22.
    Accession Number: 20220401-5088.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/22.

    Docket Numbers: RP22-796-000.
    Applicants: Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Update NRA Footnote 4-1-2022
to be effective 4/1/2022.
    Filed Date: 4/1/22.
    Accession Number: 20220401-5095.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/22.

    Any person desiring to protest in any the above proceedings must
file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Regulations (18
CFR 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified
comment date.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system
(https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgensearch.asp) by querying
the docket number.
    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: April 1, 2022.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2016-0546; FRL-10022-43-OAR]

Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request;
Aircraft Engines--Supplemental Information Related to Exhaust Emissions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to
submit an information collection request (ICR), ``Aircraft Engines--
Supplemental Information Related to Exhaust Emissions (Renewal)'' (EPA
ICR No. 2427.06, OMB Control No. 2060-0680), to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public
comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as
described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is
currently approved through December 31, 2021. An Agency may not conduct
or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 6, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2016-0546, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by
email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by mail to: EPA Docket Center,
Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
public docket without change including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cullen Leggett, Office of
Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail
the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the
public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West,
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone
number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting
comments and information to enable it to: (i) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of
the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (iv) minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. EPA
will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate.
The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and
approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice
to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to
submit additional comments to OMB.
    Abstract: This information collection is being conducted by the
United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Office
of Air and Radiation (OAR) pursuant to section 114 of the Clean Air
Act, as amended (CAA or the Act), to assist the Administrator of EPA in
developing emissions standards and/or to inform future policy making
decisions for aircraft gas turbine engines pursuant to section 231 of
the Act.
    Under CAA section 231, the EPA is responsible for establishing
standards for emissions from aircraft engines, and under CAA section
232, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for
enforcing these standards. The EPA and the FAA traditionally work
within the standard-setting process of the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) to establish international emission standards and
related requirements, which individual nations later adopt into
domestic law in fulfillment of their obligations under the Convention
on

International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention).\1\ Historically,
international emission standards have first been adopted by ICAO, and
subsequently the EPA has initiated rulemakings under CAA section 231 to
establish domestic standards that are at least as stringent as ICAO's
standards. The renewal of this ICR will ensure all the necessary
information is gathered for in-production engines in order to support
and inform any possible future policy making decisions.
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    \1\ ICAO, 2006: Convention on International Civil Aviation,
Ninth Edition, Document 7300/9, 114 pp. Available at: http://www.icao.int/publications/Documents/7300_9ed.pdf (last accessed
March 31, 2021).
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    The EPA is not proposing to collect any additional data or apply
this reporting to any additional respondents. However, the EPA is
expanding the scope of this ICR to include supersonic aircraft engines
in addition to subsonic aircraft engines. When this ICR was established
and previously renewed, the only aircraft engines that were in
production, in development, or in use were subsonic engines. Thus, the
EPA only included subsonic engines and only referred to subsonic test
procedures. Yet, standards in 40 CFR part 87 (Control of Air Pollution
from Aircraft and Aircraft Engines) apply to both subsonic and
supersonic aircraft engines.
    Recently, there has been significant renewed interest in the
development of supersonic aircraft and engines. Thus, the EPA is
expanding this ICR to apply equally to all engines (subsonic and
supersonic aircraft engines) that are required to meet standards under
Part 87. The EPA is not expecting any supersonic engines to be
certified by the FAA in the next three years, but the EPA wants to
ensure it has access to this new emissions information in an
expeditious manner so that the agency can understand the environmental
impacts and inform any appropriate future standard setting activities
under CAA section 231. The inclusion of supersonic engines would not
expand the number of respondents; nor would it place any additional
burden on the manufactures because the EPA is only requesting data
related to standards under Part 87.
    Form Numbers: EPA Form 5900-223.
    Respondents/affected entities: Respondents affected by this action
are the manufacturers of aircraft gas turbine engines subject to 40 CFR
part 87. Table 1 below presents some examples of potentially affected
entities according to NAICS code. Table 1 is not intended to be
exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for respondents regarding
facilities likely to be affected by this ICR.

     Table 1--Examples of Potentially Affected Entities by Category
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                                                Example of potentially
       Category              NAICS code            affected entities
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                        336412..............  Aircraft Engine and Engine
                                               Parts Manufacturing.
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    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (pursuant to section
114 of the Clean Air Act).
    Estimated number of respondents: 7 (total).
    Frequency of response: Annual.
    Total estimated burden: 456 hours (152 hours per year). Burden is
defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $42,005 ($14,002 per year), includes $0
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: There is decrease of 1,050 hours in the total
estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by
OMB. This decrease is due to the fact that one-time start-up costs to
conduct nvPM measurements from jet engines were included in the
previous ICR renewal. The initial cost for manufacturers was capital
and labor intensive. These one-time costs were incurred in the past 3
years and are not expected to need to be repeated for these engines now
that the data has been collected. If manufacturers develop a new
subsonic engine with a thrust greater than 26.7kN, the nvPM
measurements will need to be verified by the FAA. The introduction of
new aircraft engines doesn't happen on a very frequent basis. The EPA
is estimating that each manufacturer may introduce one subsonic engine
over 26.7kN over the next three years, for a total of 6 engines
(compared to an estimated 33 engines in the previous ICR). The
estimated time manufacturers need to collect and report this data to
the EPA remains the same.

William Charmley,
Director, Assessment and Standards Division.
[FR Doc. 2021-09684 Filed 5-6-21; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-28709; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-062-AD;
Amendment 39-15219; AD 2007-21-01]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500 Elan
Series, DG-500M, and DG-500MB Gliders

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

    During a recent flight with a DG-500 ELAN Trainer, the bolt of
bearing stand 5RU61, which is the pivot for bell crank 5St19, failed

in-flight, leading to loss of control of the aircraft. Although the
occupants managed to exit the aircraft safely, the aircraft crashed
and was damaged beyond repair. While the investigation continues,
the most likely cause is suspected to be insufficient tightening of
the nut on the bolt of bearing stand 5RU61.
    This condition, if not corrected, may cause excessive bending
loads, leading to premature failure of the bolt and loss of control
of the aircraft.

This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: This AD becomes effective October 25, 2007.
    On October 25, 2007, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this
AD.
    We must receive comments on this AD by November 5, 2007.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov.
 Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.
 gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility

between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Davison, Glider Program Manager,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816)
329-4130; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD
No. 2007-0176-E, dated June 22, 2007 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
MCAI states:

    During a recent flight with a DG-500 ELAN Trainer, the bolt of
bearing stand 5RU61, which is the pivot for bell crank 5St19, failed
in-flight, leading to loss of control of the aircraft. Although the
occupants managed to exit the aircraft safely, the aircraft crashed
and was damaged beyond repair. While the investigation continues,
the most likely cause is suspected to be insufficient tightening of
the nut on the bolt of bearing stand 5RU61.
    This condition, if not corrected, may cause excessive bending
loads, leading to premature failure of the bolt and loss of control
of the aircraft. As a precautionary measure, for the reasons
described above, this Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD)
requires a check of the torque on the affected nut, immediate
replacement of any bolts where the torque is found to be
insufficient and introduces a life limit for the affected bolts. Any
bolts that have already exceeded this limit in service must be
replaced, as indicated.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.

Relevant Service Information

    DG Flugzeugbau GmbH has issued Technical Note 348/19 and 843/26
(same document), dated June 20, 2007, which references Working
Instructions DG Flugzeugbau GmbH No. 1 and 2, dated June 20, 2007; and
Working Instruction DG Flugzeugbau GmbH No. 3, dated June 25, 2007. The
actions described in this service information are intended to correct
the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and
determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same type design.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might have also required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
described in a separate paragraph of the AD. These requirements take
precedence over those copied from the MCAI.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule, because
during a recent flight with a DG-500 ELAN Trainer, the bolt of bearing
stand 5RU61, which is the pivot for bell crank 5St19, failed in flight
with consequent loss of control of the aircraft. The most likely cause
is insufficient tightening of the nut on the bolt of bearing stand
5RU61. This condition, if not corrected, may cause excessive bending
loads that could result in premature failure of the bolt with
consequent loss of control of the aircraft. Therefore, we determined
that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD
are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in fewer than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2007-28709; Directorate
Identifier 2007-CE-062-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov
, including any personal information you provide. We

will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of

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

Regulatory Findings

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

Adoption of the Amendment

0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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 adding the following new AD:

2007-21-01 DG Flugzeugbau GMBH: Amendment 39-15219; Docket No. FAA-
2007-28709; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-062-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October
25, 2007.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Models DG-500 Elan Series, DG-500M, and
DG-500MB gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight
Controls.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
    During a recent flight with a DG-500 ELAN Trainer, the bolt of
bearing stand 5RU61, which is the pivot for bell crank 5St19, failed
in-flight, leading to loss of control of the aircraft. Although the
occupants managed to exit the aircraft safely, the aircraft crashed
and was damaged beyond repair. While the investigation continues,
the most likely cause is suspected to be insufficient tightening of
the nut on the bolt of bearing stand 5RU61.
    This condition, if not corrected, may cause excessive bending
loads, leading to premature failure of the bolt and loss of control
of the aircraft.
    As a precautionary measure, for the reasons described above,
this Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) requires a check of the
torque on the affected nut, immediate replacement of any bolts where
the torque is found to be insufficient and introduces a life limit
for the affected bolts. Any bolts that have already exceeded this
limit in service must be replaced, as indicated.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) Before the next flight after October 25, 2007 (the effective
date of this AD) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12
months, inspect the actual torque of the nut that attaches bell
crank 5St19 to the bolt following Working Instruction No. 1, dated
June 20, 2007, as referenced in DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note
348/19 and 843/26 (same document), dated June 20, 2007, as
applicable to type.
    (i) If the torque is found to be less than 2.2 ft. lb. (3 Nm),
before further flight, replace the affected bolt with a serviceable
bolt following Working Instruction No. 2, dated June 20, 2007, as
referenced in DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note 348/19 and 843/26
(same document), dated June 20, 2007, as applicable to type.
    (ii) Report any findings of insufficient torque you find within
7 days after insufficient torque is found. Include in your report
the glider serial number, glider hours time-in-service (TIS), the
torque that was found, and a point of contact name and phone number.
Send your report to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH, Otto-Lilienthal-Weg 2, D-
76646 Bruchsal, Germany; telephone: +49 7251 3020140; facsimile: +49
7251 3020149; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (iii) If the torque is found to be 2.2 ft. lb. (3 Nm) or more,
before further flight, increase the torque of the nut to 9 ft. lb.
(12 Nm);
    (2) Unless already replaced as required by paragraph (f)(1)(i)
of this AD, within the next 6 months after October 25, 2007 (the
effective date of this AD) or when the glider reaches a total of
1,000 hours TIS, whichever occurs later, and repetitively thereafter
at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours TIS, replace the affected
bolt with a serviceable bolt following Working Instruction No. 2,
dated June 20, 2007, as referenced in DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical
Note 348/19 and 843/26 (same document), dated June 20, 2007, as
applicable to type.
    (3) Installation of an additional bracket following Working
Instruction No. 3, dated June 25, 2007, as referenced in DG
Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note 348/19 and 843/26 (same document),
dated June 20, 2007, as applicable to type, terminates the
repetitive requirement in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD.

FAA AD Differences

    Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Greg Davison, Glider Program Manager, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et. seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI EASA AD No. 2007-0176-E, dated June 22, 2007,
and DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note 348/19 and 843/26 (same
document), dated June 20, 2007; Working Instructions No. 1 and No.
2, dated June 20, 2007, as referenced in DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Technical Note 348/19

and 843/26 (same document), dated June 20, 2007; and Working
Instruction No. 3, dated June 25, 2007, as referenced in DG
Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note 348/19 and 843/26 (same document),
dated June 20, 2007, for related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note 348/19 and
843/26 (same document), dated June 20, 2007; Working Instructions
No. 1 and 2 dated June 20, 2007, and Working Instruction No. 3 dated
June 25, 2007, as referenced in DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note
348/19 and 843/26 (same document), dated June 20, 2007, to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact AMS-
Flight d.o.o., Kavciceva 4, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
    (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html
.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on September 28, 2007.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-19682 Filed 10-4-07; 8:45 am]

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[Notices]
[Pages 38661-38663]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-
2006-24015; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2012-0106; FMCSA-
2012-0159]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the
vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for
12 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals
from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not
compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these
exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to
or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions
for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

DATES: This decision is effective August 6, 2014. Comments must be
received on or before August 7, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [Docket No. FMCSA-1999-
5578; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-2010-
0082; FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2012-0106; FMCSA-2012-0159], using any of
the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments
received without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act
heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want
acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgment
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January
17, 2008 (73 FR 3316).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, Chief, Medical
Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption
from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a two-year period if it
finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is
equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent
such exemption.'' The procedures for requesting an exemption (including
renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381.

Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 12 individuals who have requested renewal of
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has
evaluated these 12 applications for renewal on their merits and decided
to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are:

Dale W. Coblentz (WA), Hazel L. Hopkins, Jr. (MD), Derek L. Jones, Sr.
(GA), Mearl C. Kennedy (OH), William L. Martin (OR), Richard L. Miller
(IN), Gerardus C. Molenaar (PA), James R. Morgan (MI), Lance C. Phares
(NY), Willard L. Riggle (IN), Richard D. Tucker II (NC), Jay Turner
(OH).

    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions:
(1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10),
and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is
otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each
individual provides a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's
report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical
examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy of the annual
medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's
qualification file and retains a copy of the certification on his/her
person while driving for presentation to a duly authorized Federal,
State, or local enforcement official. Each exemption will be valid for
two years unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be
rescinded if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and
conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower
level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3)
continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315.

Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon
application for additional two year periods. In accordance with 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 12 applicants has satisfied the
entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirements (64 FR 27027; 64 FR 51568; 69 FR 17263; 69 FR 31447; 70 FR
30999; 70 FR 46567; 71 FR 14566; 71 FR 27033; 71 FR 30227; 72 FR 40359;
73 FR 27014; 73 FR 36955; 75 FR 19674; 75 FR 25918; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR
38602; 75 FR 39729; 77 FR 15184; 77 FR 27850; 77 FR 29447; 77 FR 33017;
77 FR 36336; 77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38384; 77 FR 40946; 77 FR 44708; 77 FR
46795). Each of these 12 applicants has requested renewal of the
exemption and has submitted evidence showing that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In addition, a
review of each record of safety while driving with the respective
vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each applicant
continues to meet the vision exemption requirements.
    These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each
driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce.
Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each
renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a
level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption.

Request for Comments

    FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a
particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of
the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with
specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit
comments by August 7, 2014.
    FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption
under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially
granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed,
subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated
above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition
announcing its decision to exempt these 12 individuals from the vision
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final decision to grant an
exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each
case and made only after careful consideration of the comments received
to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in
detail the qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each
applicant for an exemption from the vision requirements. That
information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register
publications.
    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.

Submitting Comments

    You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail,
or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA
recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email
address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA
can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and
in the search box insert the docket numbers FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-
2004-17195; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-
2011-0379; FMCSA-2012-0106; FMCSA-2012-0159 and click the search
button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue ``Comment Now!''
button on the right hand side of the page. On the new page, enter
information required including the specific section of this document to
which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery,
submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches,
suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by
mail and would like to know that they reached the facility, please
enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope.
    We will consider all comments and material received during the
comment period and may change this proposed rule based on your
comments. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the close of
the comment period.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this
preamble, to submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number
FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2006-24015;
FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2012-0106; FMCSA-2012-0159 and
click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find
all documents and comments related to the proposed rulemaking.

    Issued on: June 30, 2014.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC
20549-0213.

Extension:
    Rule 206(3)-2, SEC File No. 270-216, OMB Control No. 3235-0243.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the ``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget a request for extension of the previously
approved collection of information discussed below.
    Rule 206(3)-2 (17 CFR 275.206(3)-2), which is entitled ``Agency
Cross Transactions for Advisory Clients,'' permits investment advisers
to comply with section 206(3) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
(the ``Act'') (15 U.S.C. 80b-6(3)) by obtaining a client's blanket
consent to enter into agency cross transactions (i.e., a transaction in
which an adviser acts as a broker to both the advisory client and the
opposite party to the transaction). Rule 206(3)-2 applies to all
registered investment advisers. In relying on the rule, investment
advisers must provide certain disclosures to their clients. Advisory
clients can use the disclosures to monitor agency cross transactions
that affect their advisory account. The Commission also uses the
information required by Rule 206(3)-2 in connection with its investment
adviser inspection program to ensure that advisers are in compliance
with the rule. Without the information collected under the rule,
advisory clients would not have information necessary for monitoring
their adviser's handling of their accounts and the Commission would be
less efficient and effective in its inspection program.
    The information requirements of the rule consist of the following:
(1) Prior to obtaining the client's consent, appropriate disclosure
must be made to the client as to the practice of, and the conflicts of
interest involved in, agency cross transactions; (2) at or before the

completion of any such transaction, the client must be furnished with a
written confirmation containing specified information and offering to
furnish upon request certain additional information; and (3) at least
annually, the client must be furnished with a written statement or
summary as to the total number of transactions during the period
covered by the consent and the total amount of commissions received by
the adviser or its affiliated broker-dealer attributable to such
transactions.
    The Commission estimates that approximately 550 respondents use the
rule annually, necessitating about 32 responses per respondent each
year, for a total of 17,600 responses. Each response requires an
estimated 0.5 hours, for a total of 8,000 hours. The estimated average
burden hours are made solely for the purposes of the Paperwork
Reduction Act and are not derived from a comprehensive or
representative survey or study of the cost of Commission rules and
forms.
    This collection of information is found at 17 CFR 275.206(3)-2 and
is necessary in order for the investment adviser to obtain the benefits
of Rule 206(3)-2. The collection of information requirements under the
rule is mandatory. Information subject to the disclosure requirements
of Rule 206(3)-2 does not require submission to the Commission; and,
accordingly, the disclosure pursuant to the rule is not kept
confidential.
    Commission-registered investment advisers are required to maintain
and preserve certain information required under Rule 206(3)-2 for five
(5) years. The long-term retention of these records is necessary for
the Commission's inspection program to ascertain compliance with the
Advisers Act.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid control number.
    The public may view the background documentation for this
information collection at the following Web site: www.reginfo.gov.
Comments should be directed to: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and
Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office
Building, Washington, DC 20503, or by sending an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and (ii) Thomas Bayer, Director/Chief Information
Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik-Simon,
6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Comments must be submitted to OMB within 30 days of
this notice.

    Dated: May 29, 2012.
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. PR10-14-002; PR11-92-000]

Enterprise Texas Pipeline LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing

    Take notice that on March 1, 2011, Enterprise Texas Pipeline LLC
(Enterprise Texas) filed a revised Statement of Rates to its Statement
of Operating Conditions implementing the settled rates and a Refund
Report pursuant to its September 23, 2010, Settlement Agreement
approved by a December 16, 2010, Letter Order.
    Any person desiring to participate in this rate filing must file in
accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered
by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken,
but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any
person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or
motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests
must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing
an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the
intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or
protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 7 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 15, 2011.

    Dated: March 8, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Release No. 34-72632; File No. SR-NYSE-2014-36]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change
Proposing To Merge New York Block Exchange LLC into NYSE and, Effective
as of the Consummation of the Merger, Delete the Text of the Limited
Liability Company Agreement of New York Block Exchange LLC

July 16, 2014.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on July 9, 2014, 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\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to merge New York Block Exchange LLC (the
``Company'') into NYSE (the ``Merger'') and, effective as of the
consummation of the Merger, delete the text of the Limited Liability
Company Agreement (the ``LLC Agreement'') of the Company. The text of
the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site 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 the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to merge the Company into NYSE and, effective
as of the consummation of the Merger, delete the text of the LLC
Agreement.
Background
    On January 22, 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') approved on a pilot basis the governance structure
proposed by the Exchange with respect to the New York Block Exchange
(``NYBX''), an electronic trading facility of the Exchange for NYSE-
listed securities that was established by means of the Company, as a
joint venture between the Exchange and BIDS Holdings L.P. (``BIDS
Holdings'').\3\ The Company owned and operated NYBX. The governance
structure that was approved was reflected in the LLC Agreement, which
was filed as a proposed rule with the Commission. Under that governance
structure, the Exchange and BIDS Holdings each owned a 50% economic
interest in the Company. In addition, the Exchange, through its wholly
owned subsidiary NYSE Market, Inc., owned less than 10% of the
aggregate limited partnership interest in BIDS Holdings. BIDS Holdings
is the parent company of BIDS Trading, L.P. (``BIDS Trading''), which
became a member organization of the Exchange in connection with the
establishment of NYBX.
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    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 59281 (January 22,
2009), 74 FR 5014 (January 28, 2009) (SR-NYSE-2008-120) (the
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    The foregoing ownership arrangements would have violated NYSE Rule
2B without an exception from the Commission.\4\ First, the Exchange's
indirect ownership interest in BIDS Trading would violate the
prohibition in Rule 2B against the Exchange maintaining an ownership
interest in a member organization. Second, BIDS Trading was an
affiliate of an affiliate of the Exchange,\5\ which would violate the
prohibition in Rule 2B against a member of the Exchange having such
status. In the Approval Order, the Commission permitted an exception to
these two potential violations of NYSE Rule 2B, subject to a number of
limitations and conditions, one of which was set forth in Commentary
.01 of Rule 2B.\6\ The original 12-month pilot period expired on
January 22, 2010 and was extended for four additional 12-month periods
to January 22, 2014.\7\
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    \4\ NYSE Rule 2B provides, in relevant part, that ``[w]ithout
prior SEC approval, the Exchange or any entity with which it is
affiliated shall not, directly or indirectly, acquire or maintain an
ownership interest in a member organization. In addition, a member
organization shall not be or become an affiliate of the Exchange, or
an affiliate of any affiliate of the Exchange. . . . The term
affiliate shall have the meaning specified in Rule 12b-2 under the
Act.''
    \5\ Specifically, NYBX is an affiliate of the Exchange, and BIDS
Trading was an affiliate of NYBX based on their common control by
BIDS Holdings. The affiliation in each case was the result of the
50% ownership interest in NYBX by each of the Exchange and BIDS
Holdings.
    \6\ See Approval Order, supra note 3, at 5018.
    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 61409 (January 22,
2010), 75 FR 4889 (January 29, 2010) (SR-NYSE-2010-04); 63545
(December 14, 2010), 75 FR 80088 (December 21, 2010) (SR-NYSE-2010-
82); 66059 (December 27, 2011), 77 FR 145 (January 3, 2012) (SR-
NYSE-2011-67); and 68658 (January 15, 2013), 78 FR 4524 (January 22,
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    The Exchange ceased operating NYBX on February 28, 2013 because,
after years of operations, the facility did not garner enough volume to
achieve critical mass and did not have strong customer support.\8\
Effective the same day, NYSE deleted Rule 1600, which governed NYBX
functionality.\9\ Thereafter, on March 1, 2013, BIDS Trading terminated
its membership with the Exchange and its affiliate NYSE MKT LLC. Once
BIDS Trading was no longer a member organization of the Exchange or any
of the Exchange's affiliates, the Exchange deleted Commentary .01 to
NYSE Rule 2B.\10\
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    \8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 68861 (February 7,
2013), 78 FR 10226 (February 13, 2013) (SR-NYSE-2013-12).
    \9\ Id.
    \10\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 69225 (March 25,
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    On June 17, 2014, the Company redeemed the membership interest of
BIDS Holdings for consideration of $1.00. As a result, NYSE is now the
sole member of the Company.
Proposed Rule Change
    Because NYBX is no longer operating, NYSE proposes to merge the
Company into NYSE in the Merger and repeal the text of the LLC
Agreement in its entirety, effective as of the consummation of the
Merger.
    The Company is a limited liability company formed and validly
existing under the laws of the State of Delaware. NYSE is a limited
liability company organized and validly existing under the laws of the
State of New York. The Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the
``DLLCA'') and the New York Limited Liability Company Law (the
``NYLLCL'') each permits a limited liability company formed and
existing under the DLLCA to merge with and

into a limited liability company organized and existing under the
NYLLCL.
    Following the effective date of this rule filing, the parties will
execute the merger agreement. The certificates of merger will be filed
in the State of Delaware and the State of New York, at which time the
Company will cease to exist and NYSE will be the sole surviving
company.
    Article 13, Section 13.1 of the LLC Agreement requires any
amendment to or repeal of the LLC Agreement to be either filed with, or
filed with and approved by, the Commission under Section 19 of the Act
before it is effective. Because NYBX has already ceased operating and
the Exchange has already submitted two immediately effective proposed
rule changes in connection therewith, and because the Company will no
longer exist upon consummation of the Merger, the Exchange believes
that the deletion of the text of the LLC Agreement should be
immediately effective as of the consummation of the Merger.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Act,\11\ in general, and furthers the
objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\12\ in particular, because it
promotes just and equitable principles of trade, removes impediments to
and perfects the mechanism of a free and open market and a national
market system, and, in general, helps to protect investors and the
public interest. The Exchange believes that the proposal removes
impediments to and perfects the mechanism of a free and open market by
eliminating an obsolete governing document for a corporate entity that
no longer has an operational purpose and thus will be eliminated via
the Merger.
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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 that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The proposed change is not
designed to address any competitive issue, but rather would eliminate
an obsolete governing document for a corporate entity that no longer
has an operational purpose and thus will be eliminated via the Merger.

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 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, if consistent with the protection of
investors and the public interest, the proposed rule change has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \13\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii) thereunder.\14\
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    \13\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \14\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). As required under Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii), the Exchange provided the Commission with written
notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a
brief description and the text of the proposed rule change, at least
five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule
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    The Exchange has asked the Commission to waive the 30-day operative
delay so that the proposal may become operative immediately upon
filing. The Exchange stated that the proposed rule change will not
affect investors or the public interest because NYBX already ceased
operating in February 2013 and no public comments have been received
about the cessation. In addition, the Exchange stated that permitting
the proposed rule change will help the Exchange avoid unnecessary
expenses for a corporate entity that is no longer operating. The
Commission believes that the proposed rule change raises no novel
issues. Moreover, the Commission believes that the proposed rule change
is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest,
because it helps avoid investor confusion by eliminating an obsolete
governing document for a corporation that no longer has an operational
purpose and will be eliminated via the Merger. The Commission,
therefore, waives the 30-day operative delay requirement and designates
the proposed rule change to be operative upon filing.\15\
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    \15\ 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 such proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or
disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-NYSE-2014-36 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-2014-36. 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 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 Section, 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 will also be available
for inspection and copying at the NYSE's principal office. 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-NYSE-2014-36 and should be submitted on
or before August 12, 2014.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\16\
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Deputy Secretary.
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[Release No. 34-68252; File No. SR-CBOE-2012-112]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a
Proposed Rule Change to Correct Rule Numbering Errors

November 16, 2012.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on November 14, 2012, the Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated (the ``Exchange'' or ``CBOE'') 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 Exchange filed the proposal as a ``non-
controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    CBOE proposes to correct a numbering error in CBOE Rule 12.3 that
was unintentionally created. No substantive changes are proposed in
this filing. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the
Exchange's Web site (http://www.cboe.org/legal), at the Exchange's
Office of the Secretary, 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 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 the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    In SR-CBOE-2012-043, an error was inadvertently made to the
numbering of Rule 12.3 (Margin Requirements).\5\ In that filing, the
Exchange amended Rule 12.3 to provide for universal spread margin rules
and, among other changes, subparagraph (e)(1)(C) was deleted in its
entirety. Subparagraph (e)(1)(D) of Rule 12.3 remained unchanged
however, and was mistakenly not renumbered to account for the deletion
of the previous provision. The purpose of this filing is to correct
this oversight and to re-number subparagraph (e)(1)(D) to subparagraph
(e)(2). No substantive changes to CBOE rules are being made by this
proposal.
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    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 67752 (August 29,
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) \6\ of the Act and the rules and regulations under
the Act, in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5),\7\
in particular, in that it is designed to prevent fraudulent and
manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with
persons engaged in facilitating transactions in securities, and to
remove impediments to and perfect the mechanisms of a free and open
market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect
investors and the public interest. The proposed correction will protect
investors and the public interest by eliminating potential confusion
that could be caused by a numbering error in CBOE's rules.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    CBOE does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any
burden on competition that is 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 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 if
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, it
has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) \8\ of the Act and
Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \9\ thereunder.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \9\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6)\10\ normally
does not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of filing.
However, pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii),\11\ the Commission may
designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest, provided that the
Exchange has given the Commission written notice of its intent to file
the proposed rule change, together with a brief description and text of
the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior to the date
of its filing. The proposed rule change corrects a numbering error in
CBOE Rule 12.3 and does not present any substantive issues. Further,
the Exchange satisfied the five day pre-filing requirement.
Accordingly, the Commission believes that waiving the 30-day operative
delays is consistent with the protection of investors and the public
interest and, therefore, designates the proposed rule change as
operative upon filing.
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    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \11\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of this 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.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-CBOE-2012-112 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-CBOE-2012-112. 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 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, 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 such filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the CBOE. 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-CBOE-2012-112 and
should be submitted on or before December 14, 2012.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
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    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-28383 Filed 11-21-12; 8:45 am]
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