[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 98 (Tuesday, May 21, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23049-23050]
[FR Doc No: 2019-10502]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0039; FRL-9992-38]

Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New
Active Ingredients

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: EPA has received applications to register pesticide products
containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered
pesticide products. Pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and
opportunity to comment on these applications.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 20, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the Docket
Identification (ID) Number and the File Symbol of interest as shown in
the body of this document, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Goodis, Registration Division
(7505P), main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>, email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or Robert McNally, Biopesticides and Pollution
Prevention Division (7511P), main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The mailing address for each
contact person is: Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-
0001. As part of the mailing address, include the contact person's
name, division, and mail code. The division to contact is listed at the
end of each application summary.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them.
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting
your comments, see the commenting tips at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.

II. Registration Applications

    EPA has received applications to register pesticide products
containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered
pesticide products. Pursuant to the provisions of FIFRA section 3(c)(4)
(7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(4)), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and
opportunity to comment on these applications. Notice of receipt of
these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on these
applications.

III. New Active Ingredients

    1. File Symbol: 279-GAGI. Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0551.
Applicant: FMC Corporation, 2929 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Product name: F9990. Active ingredient: Fungicide--fluindapyr at 98%.
Proposed use: Cereal grains except rice (Crop Group 15); small vine
climbing fruit except fuzzy kiwifruit (Subgroup 13-07F); soybean; tree
nuts (Crop Group 14-12); turf and ornamental sites in residential,
commercial, and institutional lawns and landscapes; golf courses; sod
farms; utility right-of-ways; roadsides; railways; industrial areas;
and container and field grown ornamentals. Contact: RD.
    2. File Symbol: 279-GAGO. Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0551.
Applicant: FMC Corporation, 2929 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Product name: F9944-74 T&O SC Fungicide. Active ingredient: Fungicide--
fluindapyr at 42.4%. Proposed use: Turf in home lawns, golf courses, in
lawns and landscape areas around public, industrial, and commercial
properties; athletic fields; commercial sod farms; ornamental plants in
lawns and landscape areas around public, industrial, commercial and
residential properties; container

and field grown ornamentals; nurseries; ornamentals in greenhouses;
interiorscapes; and other enclosed structures. Contact: RD.
    3. File Symbol: 279-GAGT. Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0551.
Applicant: FMC Corporation, 2929 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Product name: F9944-74. Active ingredient: Fungicide--fluindapyr at
42.4%. Proposed use: Cereal grains except rice (Crop Group 15), corn
(field corn, field corn grown for seed, popcorn, and sweet corn), grain
sorghum, wheat, triticale, and barley; small vine climbing fruit except
fuzzy kiwifruit (Subgroup 13-07F), grape; soybean; and tree nuts (Crop
Group 14-12). Contact: RD.
    4. File Symbol: 279-GAUE. Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0551.
Applicant: FMC Corporation, 2929 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Product name: F4412-1. Active ingredient: Fungicide--azoxystrobin at
15.7%, fluindapyr at 10.5%, and flutriafol at 15.7%. Proposed use: Corn
(field corn, field corn grown for seed, popcorn, and sweet corn),
soybean, grain sorghum, wheat, triticale, and barley. Contact: RD.
    5. File Symbol: 279-GAUG. Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0551.
Applicant: FMC Corporation, 2929 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Product name: F4413-1. Active ingredient: Fungicide--fluindapyr at
15.7% and flutriafol at 26.2%. Proposed use: Corn (field corn, field
corn grown for seed, popcorn, and sweet corn), soybean, grain sorghum,
wheat, triticale, and barley. Contact: RD.
    6. File Symbol: 279-GAUN. Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0551.
Applicant: FMC Corporation, 2929 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Product name: F4406-1. Active ingredient: Fungicide--fluindapyr at
20.9% and flutriafol at 20.9%. Proposed use: Grapes (fresh, juice,
table, wine, and raisin), almond, walnut, pecan, and hazelnut. Contact:
RD.
    7. File Symbol: 279-GAUR. Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0551.
Applicant: FMC Corporation, 2929 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Product name: F4406-1 T&O SC Fungicide. Active ingredient: Fungicide--
fluindapyr at 20.9% and flutriafol at 20.9%. Proposed use: Turf in home
lawns, golf courses, in lawns and landscape areas around public,
industrial, and commercial properties; athletic fields; commercial sod
farms; ornamental plants in lawns and landscape areas around public,
industrial, commercial and residential properties; container and field
grown ornamentals; nurseries; ornamentals in greenhouses;
interiorscapes; and other enclosed structures. Contact: RD.
    8. File Symbol: 7969-UGU. Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0142.
Applicant: BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC
27709. Product name: GMB151 Soybean. Active ingredient: Plant-
incorporated protectant--Bacillus thuringiensis Cry14Ab-1 protein and
the genetic material necessary for its production (vector pSZ8832) in
GMB151 soybean at <0.016622%. Proposed use: Nematicide. Contact: BPPD.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: April 23, 2019.
Delores Barber,
Director, Information Technology and Resources Management Division,
Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2019-10502 Filed 5-20-19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


	ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

	40 CFR Part 52

	[EPA-R03-OAR-2007-0453; FRL-         ]

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Pennsylvania; 2002 Base Year Inventory for the Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley
8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area

AGENCY:	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:	Final rule.

SUMMARY:  EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision
submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  This revision
establishes a 2002 base year inventory for the Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley,
Pennsylvania, ozone nonattainment area (the Pittsburgh Area).  The
intended effect of this action is to approve a 2002 base year inventory
for the Pittsburgh Area.  This action is being taken under the Clean Air
Act.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  This final rule is effective on [insert date 30 days
from date of publication].

ADDRESSES:  EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
Number EPA-R03-OAR-2007-0453.  All documents in the docket are listed in
the www.regulations.gov website.  Although listed in the electronic
docket, some information is not publicly available, i.e., confidential
business information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute.  Certain other material, such as copyrighted
material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available
only in hard copy form.  Publicly available docket materials are
available either electronically through www.regulations.gov or in hard
copy for public inspection during normal business hours at the Air
Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III,
1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Copies of the State
submittal are available at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection, Bureau of Air Quality Control, P.O. Box 8468, 400 Market
Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Cripps,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or
by e-mail at   HYPERLINK<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Throughout this document whenever “we”, “us”, or “our” is
used, we mean EPA.

I.  Background

On July 11, 2007 (72 FR 37683), EPA published a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPR) for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (the July 11, 2007
NPR).  The July 11, 2007 NPR proposed approval of a request submitted by
the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) that the
Pittsburgh Area be redesignated as attainment for the 0.08 parts per
million (ppm) 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS)
that was promulgated on July 18, 1997 (62 FR 38856) (the “1997 8-hour
ozone NAAQS”).  The July 11, 2007 NPR proposed approval of a SIP
revision comprising a maintenance plan for the Pittsburgh Area that
provides for continued attainment of the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS for at
least 10 years after redesignation and the motor vehicle emission
budgets (MVEBs) that were identified in this maintenance plan for
purposes of transportation conformity.  The July 11, 2007 NPR also
proposed approval of a 2002 base year inventory for the Pittsburgh Area
as a SIP revision.

The PADEP submitted the formal SIP revisions and the request that the
Pittsburgh Area be redesignated to attainment of the 1997 8-hour ozone
NAAQS (the “redesignation request”) on April 26, 2007.

On May 29, 2008, the PADEP submitted a letter to formally withdraw the
redesignation request and the maintenance plan SIP revision.  On August
1, 2008, PADEP affirmed that the Commonwealth was not withdrawing the
2002 base year emissions inventory SIP revision submitted on April 26,
2007, and submitted an amended SIP revision document which struck-out
the maintenance plan elements leaving only the 2002 base year emissions
inventory.  The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has withdrawn the
redesignation request and the maintenance plan SIP revision from our
consideration.  In a separate action, we are withdrawing our proposed
actions on the redesignation request and on the maintenance plan and the
MVEBs identified therein.

As discussed in the July 11, 2007 NPR, we proposed to approve the 2002
base year emissions inventory for the Pittsburgh Area to fulfill the
inventory requirements, as necessary, of both section 172(c)(3) and
section 182(a)(1) of the Clean Air Act.  See, 72 FR 37863 at 37688, July
11, 2007.

II. Summary of SIP Revision

The 2002 base year inventory establishes a comprehensive inventory for
both volatile organic compounds (VOC), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon
monoxide (CO) emissions in the Pittsburgh Area, including point, area,
mobile on-road, and mobile non-road sources for a base year of 2002.  A
summary of the VOC and NOx emissions in tons per year (tpy) and in tons
per day (tpd) by sector are presented in Table 1.

Table 1:   Pittsburgh Area 2002 Base Year Inventory

 	VOC Emissions	NOx Emissions	CO Emissions

Source Sector	tpy	tpd	tpy	tpd	tpy	tpd

Point Sources	6134.0	16.5	92842.2	250.4	50966.0	134.5

Nonpoint Sources 	40162.6	100.3	33052.2	11.5	33052.2	61.6

Onroad Mobile Sources	29285.5	86.4	493445.8	173.9	493445.8	630.1

Nonroad Mobile Sources	15193.1	51.5	174583.3	86.1	174583.3	1105.6

TOTAL Emissions	90775.2	254.7	793923.5	521.9	752047.3	1931.8

Other specific requirements for the 2002 base year inventory and the
rationale for EPA's proposed action are explained in the July 11, 2007
NPR and will not be restated here.  No public comments were received on
the July 11, 2007 NPR.

III.	Final Action

EPA is approving the 2002 base year inventory for the Pittsburgh Area as
a revision to the Pennsylvania SIP.

IV.  Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

A.  General Requirements

Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable
Federal regulations.  42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).  Thus, in
reviewing SIP submissions, EPA’s role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.  Accordingly,
this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements
and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by
state law.  For that reason, this action:

is not a "significant regulatory action” subject to review by the
Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR
51735, October 4, 1993);

does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of
the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);

is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);

does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely
affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform
Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-4);

does not have Federalism implications as specified in Executive Order
13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);

is not an economically significant regulatory action based on health or
safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23,
1997);

is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211
(66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);

is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National
Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note)
because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the
Clean Air Act; and

does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to address, as
appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental effects,
using practicable and legally permissible methods, under Executive Order
12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).

In addition, this rule does not have tribal implications as specified by
Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the SIP
is not approved to apply in Indian country located in the state, and EPA
notes that it will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal
governments or preempt tribal law.

B.  Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General

The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the
rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to
each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United
States.  EPA will submit a report containing this action and other
required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register.  A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register.
 This action is not a “major rule” as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

C.  Petitions for Judicial Review

Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for judicial
review of this action must be filed in the United States Court of
Appeals for the appropriate circuit by [Insert date 60 days from date of
publication of this document in the Federal Register].  Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial
review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial
review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such
rule or action.  This action to approve a 2002 base year inventory for
the Pittsburgh Area may not be challenged later in proceedings to
enforce its requirements.  (See section 307(b)(2).)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR part 52

Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Volatile organic compounds.

                             /s/

November 7, 2008
_____________________

Dated:                            			 	Donald S. Welsh,
               								Regional Administrator,

                                  					Region III.

40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:

PART 52 - [AMENDED]

1.  The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

               Authority:  42 U.S.C. 7401et seq.

Subpart NN(Pennsylvania

2. In ( 52.2020, the table in paragraph (e)(1) is amended by adding an
entry for the 2002 Base Year Emissions Inventory for the
Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley Nonattainment Area at the end of the table to
read as follows:

( 52.2020  	Identification of plan.

* 	* 	* 	* 	*

(e)***

(1) ***

Name of non-regulatory SIP revision

Applicable geographic area

State submittal date

EPA approval date

Additional explanation

*    *    *    *   *   *   *

2002 Base Year Emissions Inventory

Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley Nonattainment Area:  Allegheny, Armstrong,
Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties

4/26/07

[Insert Federal Register publication date] [Insert page number where the
document begins]

*	*	*	*	*

 On March 27, 2008 (73 FR 16436), EPA revised the level of the primary
and secondary 8-hour ozone NAAQS to 0.075 ppm, but the Pittsburgh area
has not been designated under this revision to the NAAQS.

 PAGE

 PAGE  7


PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION SAN 4569 Please read the instructions before completing this form. For additional forms or assistance in completing this form, contact your agency's Paperwork Clearance Officer. Send two copies of this form, the collection instrument to be reviewed, the Supporting Statement and any additional documentation to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503.

1. Agency/ Subagency originating request Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation/ OTAQ 2. OMB control number b. X None 2060 3. Type of information collection ( check one) a. X New collection b. G Revision of a currently approved collection c. G Extension of a currently approved collection d. G Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired e. G Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired f. G Existing collection in use without an OMB control number 4. Type of review requested ( check one) a. X Regular b. G Emergency  Approval requested by: / / c. G Delegated 5. Small entities Will this information collection have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities? G Yes X No For b f, note item A2 of Supporting Statement Instructions 6. Requested expiration date a. X Three years from approval date b. G Other Specify: / /___

7. Title Reporting Requirement for a Small Refiner Applying for a Revised Sulfur Cap Standard 8. Agency form number( s) ( If applicable) EPA ICR No. 2073.01 9. Keywords Gasoline, Reporting 10. Abstract This Information Collection Request ( ICR) would provide for the application by a small refiner for an adjustment by EPA in its per gallon cap sulfur standard. This type of adjustment addresses unintended problems that the gasoline sulfur program can cause for small refiners in certain circumstances. The information collected in such an application will allow EPA to determine the appropriateness of such an adjustment and the appropriate level for the adjusted standard, as well as the required number of sulfur credits that the refiner will use to offset the adjustment.

11. Affected public ( Mark primary with " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. Individuals or households d. Farms b. X Business or other for profit e. Federal Government c. Not for profit institutions f. State, Local or Tribal Government 12. Obligation to respond ( Mark primary with " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. X Voluntary b. G Required to obtain or retain benefits c. G Mandatory 13. Annual reporting and recordkeeping hour burden a. Number of respondents 5 b. Total annual responses 5 1. Percentage of these responses collected electronically 0 %

c. Total hours requested 10 d. Current OMB inventory 0 e. Difference 10 f. Explanation of difference 1. Program Change 10 2. Adjustment 0 14. Annual reporting and recordkeeping cost burden ( in thousands of dollars)

a. Total annualized capital/ startup costs $ 0 b. Total annual costs ( O& M) $ 0 c. Total annualized cost requested $ 0 d. Current OMB inventory $ 0 e. Difference $ 0 f. Explanation of difference 1. Program change $ 0 2. Adjustment $ 0 15. Purpose of information collection ( Mark Primary With " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. __ Application for benefits e. __ Program planning or management b. __ Program evaluation f. __ Research c. __ General purpose statistics g. X_ Regulatory or compliance d. __ Audit 16. Frequency of recordkeeping or reporting ( check all that apply) a. Q Recordkeeping b. Q Third party disclosure c. X Reporting 1. Q On occasion 2. Q Weekly 3. Q Monthly 4. Q Quarterly 5. Q Semi annually 6. Q Annually 7. Q Biannually 8. X Other ( describe) One time application 17. Statistical methods Does this information collection employ statistical methods?

Q Yes X No 18. Agency contact ( person who can best answer questions regarding the content of this submission) Name: Tad Wysor Phone: ( 734) 214 4332 OMB 83 I 10/ 95 19. Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9.

NOTE: The text of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3), appear at the end of the instructions. The certification is to be made with reference to those regulatory provisions as set forth in the instructions.

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

( a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

( b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

( c) It reduces burden on small entities;

( d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology that is understandable to respondents;

( e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

( f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

( g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3): ( I) Why the information is being collected' ( ii) Use of information; ( iii) Burden estimate; ( iv) Nature of response ( voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory); ( v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and ( vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

( h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected ( see note in Item 19 of the instructions);

( I) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and ( j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item below and explain the reason in Item 18 of the Supporting Statement.

Signature of Program Official Margo T. Oge, Director Office of Transportation and Air Quality Date:

Signature of Senior Official or designee Oscar Morales, Director Collections Strategies Division Office of Environmental Information ( OEI) Date OMB 83 I 10/ 95


[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 213 (Monday, November 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76269-76270]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24450]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA-2023-0002-N-27]

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request

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

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its
implementing regulations, FRA seeks approval of the Information
Collection Request (ICR) summarized below. Before submitting this ICR
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, FRA is
soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities
identified in the ICR.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
January 5, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR
should be submitted on regulations.gov to the docket, Docket No. FRA-
2023-0002. All comments received will be posted without change to the
docket, including any personal information provided. Please refer to
the assigned OMB control number (2130-0564) in any correspondence
submitted. FRA will summarize comments received in a subsequent 30-day
notice and include them in its information collection submission to
OMB.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Arlette Mussington, Information
Collection Clearance Officer, at email: [email protected] or
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER> or Ms. Joanne Swafford, Information
Collection Clearance Officer, at email: [email protected] or
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520, and its
implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to
provide 60-days' notice to the public to allow comment on information
collection activities before seeking OMB approval of the activities.
See 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8 through 1320.12. Specifically,
FRA invites interested parties to comment on the following ICR
regarding: (1) whether the information collection activities are
necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether
the activities will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FRA's
estimates of the burden of the information collection activities,
including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used to
determine the estimates; (3) ways for FRA to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (4) ways
for FRA to minimize the burden of information collection activities on
the public, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology. See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5
CFR 1320.8(d)(1).
    FRA believes that soliciting public comment may reduce the
administrative and paperwork burdens associated with the collection of
information that Federal regulations mandate. In summary, comments
received will advance three objectives: (1) reduce reporting burdens;
(2) organize information collection requirements in a ``user-friendly''
format to improve the use of such information; and (3) accurately
assess the resources expended to retrieve and produce information
requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501.
    The summary below describes the ICR that FRA will submit for OMB
clearance as the PRA requires:
    Title: Locomotive Crashworthiness.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0564.
    Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 229, subpart D, FRA prescribes minimum
crashworthiness standards for certain locomotives. These
crashworthiness standards are intended to help protect locomotive cab
occupants in the event of a train collision or derailment. FRA uses
this collection of information to ensure railroads operate locomotives
that meet the prescribed minimum performance standards and design load

requirements for newly manufactured and re-manufactured locomotives.
    In this 60-day notice, FRA makes adjustments that decrease the
previously approved estimated total annual burden hours from 507 hours
to 407 hours. These estimate adjustments reflect that FRA anticipates a
decrease in the annual petition submissions for approval of substantive
and non-substantive changes to locomotive crashworthiness design
standards and alternative design standards under the following
sections:
     Under Sec.  229.207(c), FRA is decreasing the estimated
annual burden hours by 33.50 hours.
     Under Sec.  229.207(d), FRA is decreasing the estimated
annual burden hours by 33.50 hours.
     Under Sec.  229.209(b), FRA is decreasing the estimated
annual burden hours by 33.50 hours.
    Type of Request: Extension without change (with changes in
estimates) of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses/Public/Interested Parties.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Respondent Universe: 783 railroads, 4 locomotive manufacturers.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion; one-time.

                                                Reporting Burden
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                Total cost
         CFR Section              Respondent       Total annual    Average  time   Total annual   equivalent  in
                                   universe         responses     per  responses   burden  hours    U.S. dollar
                               ................  (A)............             (B)     (C = A * B)   (D = C * wage
                                                                                rates) \1\
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
229.207(b)--Petitions for FRA  783 railroads 4   2.00 petitions.        50 hours          100.00       $8,593.00
 approval of new locomotive     locomotive
 crashworthiness design         manufacturers.
 standards.
--(c) Petition for FRA         783 railroads 4   0.33 petition..        50 hours           16.50        1,417.85
 approval of substantive        locomotive
 changes to FRA-approved        manufacturers.
 locomotive crashworthiness
 design standard.
--(d) Petition for FRA         783 railroads 4   0.33 petition..        50 hours           16.50        1,417.85
 approval of non-substantive    locomotive
 changes to existing FRA        manufacturers.
 approved locomotive
 crashworthiness design
 standard.
229.209(b)--Alternative        783 railroads 4   0.33 petition..        50 hours           16.50        1,417.85
 locomotive crashworthiness     locomotive
 designs--Petition for FRA      manufacturers.
 approval.
229.211(b)(3)--Processing      783 railroads 4   1.00 hearing...        24 hours           24.00        2,062.32
 petitions--Additional          locomotive
 information for FRA to         manufacturers.
 appropriately consider the
 petition.
229.213(a)(3)--Locomotive      783 railroads...  500 records/          2 minutes           16.67        1,432.45
 manufacturing information:                       stickers/badge
 retention by railroads.                          plates.
229.215--(a) Retention and     4 locomotive      24 locomotive           8 hours          192.00       16,498.56
 inspection of designs--        manufacturers.    records.
 Retention of records--
 Original designs.
--(b) Repairs and              783 railroads...  6 locomotive            4 hours           24.00        2,062.32
 modifications--Records.                          crashworthines
                                                  s modification/
                                                  repair records.
--(c) Inspection of records..  783 railroads...  20 records.....       2 minutes            0.67           57.57
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total \2\................  783 railroads...  554 responses..             N/A             407          34,960
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 554.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \1\ The dollar equivalent cost is derived from the 2022 Surface
Transportation Board Full Year Wage A&B data series using employee
group 200: (Professional & Administrative), hourly wage rate of
$49.10. The total burden wage rate (straight time plus 75%) used in
the table is $85.93 ($49.10 x 1.75 = $85.93).
    \2\ Totals may not add up due to rounding.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 407 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent: $34,960.
    FRA informs all interested parties that it may not conduct or
sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a collection
of information that does not display a currently valid OMB control
number.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.

Christopher S. Van Nostrand,
Acting Deputy Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2023-24450 Filed 11-3-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-06-P


[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 58 (Friday, March 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16175-16176]
[FR Doc No: 2016-06817]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-9026-2]

Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

    Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General
Information<PHONE_NUMBER> or http://www2.epa.gov/nepa.

Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
Filed 03/14/2016 Through 03/18/2016,
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.

Notice

    Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public
its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's comment
letters on EISs are available at: https://cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-nepa-public/action/eis/search
EIS No. 20160063, Draft, BR, NM, Rio Grande Project, Continued
Implementation of the 2008 Operating Agreement, Comment Period Ends:
05/09/2016, Contact: Rhea Graham<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20160064, Draft, USACE, WA, Puyallup River Basin, Flood Risk
Management General Investigation, Comment Period Ends: 05/09/2016,
Contact: Scott Long<PHONE_NUMBER>.
EIS No. 20160065, Final, WAPA, CA, San Luis Transmission Project,
Review Period Ends: 04/25/2016, Contact: Donald Lash<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Amended Notices

EIS No. 20160017, Draft, USFS, AK, Shoreline II Outfitter/Guide
(formerly Shoreline II Outfitter and Guide Management Plan), Comment
Period Ends: 04/25/2016, Contact: Carey Case<PHONE_NUMBER>. Revision to
FR Notice Published 01/29/2016, Extending Comment Period from 03/14/
2016 to 04/25/2016.
EIS No. 20160021, Draft, USACE, NY, Mamaroneck and Sheldrake Rivers
Flood Risk Management Village of Mamaroneck General Reevaluation,
Comment Period Ends: 03/14/2016, Contact: Matthew Voisine<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Revision to FR Notice Published 01/29/2016, Extending Comment Period
from 03/14/2016 to 03/30/2016.
EIS No. 20160037, Draft, USFS, WA, Colville National Forest Plan
Revision, Comment Period Ends: 07/05/2016, Contact: Amy Dillon 509-684-
7211. Revision to FR Notice Published 02/19/2016, Extending Comment
Period from 05/19/2016 to 07/05/2016.

    Dated: March 22, 2016.
Dawn Roberts,
Management Analyst, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal
Activities.
[FR Doc. 2016-06817 Filed 3-24-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76396-76397]
[FR Doc No: 2011-31388]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

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

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP12-192-000.
    Applicants: Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: ConEd 2011-12-01 Releases 2 to be effective
12/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5136.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-193-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: QEP 36601-8 Amendment to Negotiated Rate Agreement
Filing to be effective 12/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5170.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-194-000.
    Applicants: Mojave Pipeline Company, LLC.
    Description: Mojave FL&U, to be effective 1/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5235.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-195-000.
    Applicants: Colorado Interstate Gas Company LLC.
    Description: Spruce Hill--Compliance Filing on Petition to Amend
Certificate to be effective 1/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5237.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-196-000.
    Applicants: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC.
    Description: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC 2010-2011 Cashout
Report.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5243.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-197-000.
    Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC.
    Description: Change in Gathering Rate to be effective 12/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5264.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-198-000.
    Applicants: Chandeleur Pipe Line Company.
    Description: Chandeleur Pipe Line Company's FLLA Tariff Filing to
be effective 1/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5265.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-199-000.
    Applicants: Northwest Pipeline GP.
    Description: RP12-199-000 CHUB Non-Conforming Contracts--Marathon &
WPX to be effective 1/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5311.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-200-000.
    Applicants: Trailblazer Pipeline Company LLC.
    Description: MIECO Negotiated Rate Filing to be effective 12/1/
2011.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5324.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-201-000.
    Applicants: Kern River Gas Transmission Company.

    Description: 2012 Period Two Rates to be effective 5/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/1/11.
    Accession Number: 20111201-5049.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/13/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-202-000.
    Applicants: Northern Natural Gas Company.
    Description: 20111201 Remove Non-Conforming Tariff Sections to be
effective 1/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/1/11.
    Accession Number: 20111201-5070.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/13/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-203-000.
    Applicants: Trailblazer Pipeline Company LLC.
    Description: Submits tariff filing per 154.204: Negotiated Rate
Filing--Concord to be effective 12/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 12/1/11.
    Accession Number: 20111201-5073.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/13/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-204-000.
    Applicants: Trailblazer Pipeline Company LLC.
    Description: Submits tariff filing per 154.204: Negotiated Rate
Filing--Macquarie to be effective 12/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 12/1/11.
    Accession Number: 20111201-5074.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/13/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-205-000.
    Applicants: Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Submits tariff filing per 154.204: Negotiated Rates
Dec2011 Cleanup to be effective 1/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 12/1/11.
    Accession Number: 20111201-5075.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/13/11.

    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
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.

Filings in Existing Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP11-2001-001.
    Applicants: Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC.
    Description: Cameron Interstate Pipeline Compliance Filing Nov 30
2011 to be effective 11/30/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5322.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-2569-002.
    Applicants: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Compliance Filing in RP11-2569, et al. to be effective
11/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5169.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-2569-003.
    Applicants: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Change to Compliance Filing in RP11-2569, et al. to be
effective 11/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5213.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-175-001.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC.
    Description: Amendment to EDF Trading's Negotiated Rate Filing to
be effective 12/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5292.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    Docket Numbers: RP12-71-001.
    Applicants: Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company.
    Description: Compliance Filing--Negotiated Rate Discount Adjustment
to be effective 11/28/2011.
    Filed Date: 11/30/11.
    Accession Number: 20111130-5156.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/12/11.

    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 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, and service 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 (202) 502-
8659.

    Dated: December 1, 2011.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.
Deputy Secretary
[FR Doc. 2011-31388 Filed 12-6-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P


[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 22, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23494-23496]
[FR Doc No: 2019-10660]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2019-0100]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Village of Alexandria Bay Country Kickoff to Summer
Fireworks Display; St. Lawrence River, Alexandria Bay, NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters within a 280 foot radius of a fireworks barge near
Village of Alexandria Municipal Docks. The safety zone is needed to
protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential
hazards created by the Country Kickoff to Summer 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 9:15 p.m. through 10:45 p.m. on May
25, 2019.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2019-0100 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 LT Sean Dolan, Chief Waterways Management Division, U.S.
Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553 (b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because the Coast Guard would not have
sufficient time to publish, take comment, draft, and publish a final
rule. Delaying the effective date of this rule to wait for a comment
period to run would be impracticable and contrary to the public
interest by inhibiting the Coast Guard's ability to protect spectators
and vessels form the hazards associated with a fireworks display.
    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 because doing so would be
impracticable and contrary to the public interest. Delaying the
effective date would be contrary to the rule's objectives of ensuring
safety of life on the navigable waters and protection of persons and
vessels in vicinity of the fireworks display.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The 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 that will be enforced from 9:15
p.m. through 10:45 p.m. on May 25, 2019. The safety zone will cover all
navigable waters within a 280-foot radius of the launch site located on
a barge at the end of the Village of Alexandria Municipal Docks at
position 44[deg]20'04.1'' N, 075[deg]55'20.3'' W.
    The duration of the zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels,
and the marine environment in these navigable waters while the
fireworks event takes place. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring with
the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or a
designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and

Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the 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 COTP.

B. Impact on Small Entities

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

C. Collection of Information

    This 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 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 would 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.lD, 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 rule involves a safety zone lasting one and a half
hour that would prohibit entry within a 280 foot radius of the end of
the barge that will be located near the Village of Alexandria Municipal
Docks. 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 (REC) supporting this
determination is available in the docket where indicated under 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 rule.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0100 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0100  Safety Zone; Village of Alexandria Bay Country
Kickoff to Summer Fireworks Display; St. Lawrence River, Alexandria
Bay, NY.

    (a) Location. The safety zone will encompass all waters of St.
Lawrence River, Alexandria Bay, NY contained within a 280-foot radius
of: 44[deg]20'04.1'' N, 75[deg]55'20.3'' W.
    (b) Enforcement Period. This regulation will be enforced from 9:15
p.m. through 10:45 p.m. on May 25, 2019.
    (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 or alternatively they may contact the Captain of the Port Buffalo
via landline at<PHONE_NUMBER>. 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: May 16, 2019.
Joseph S. Dufresne,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Buffalo.
[FR Doc. 2019-10660 Filed 5-21-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 80 (Thursday, April 25, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24343-24346]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09214]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0880; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-004-AD;
Amendment 39-17422; AD 2013-08-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 525 airplanes equipped with
certain part number (P/N) air conditioning (A/C) compressor motors.
This AD was prompted by reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone
caused by brushes wearing beyond their limits on the A/C motor. This AD
requires inspection of the number of hours on the A/C compressor hour
meter, inspection of the logbook, replacement of the brushes on certain
P/N A/C compressor motors or deactivation of the A/C system until
replacement of the brushes, and reporting of airplane information
related to the replacement of the brushes. We are issuing this AD to
correct the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective May 30, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of May 30, 2013.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita,
Kansas 67277; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: www.cessna.com. You may
review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816)
329-4148.

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 address for the
Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Abraham, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room
100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that
would apply to the specified products. That SNPRM published in the
Federal Register on December 6, 2012 (77 FR 72778). The original NPRM
(77 FR 50644, August 22, 2012) proposed to require inspection of the
number of hours on the A/C compressor hour meter, inspection of the
logbook, and

replacement of the brushes on certain P/N A/C compressor motors or
deactivation of the A/C system until replacement of the brushes. The
SNPRM proposed to retain the actions proposed in the original NPRM
while revising proposed procedures for deactivating the A/C compressor
motor.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request Removal of Statement About Operating Temperature Limitations

    Cessna requested removal of the statement in paragraph (i) of the
supplemental NPRM about the compressor: ``While the system is
deactivated, aircraft operators must remain aware of operating
temperature limitations as detailed in the specific airplane flight
manual.''
    Cessna stated that the Vapor Cycle Air Condition System (VCCS) is
normally activated during defog operation. The VCCS is not essential
for flight following the FAA's issued Master Minimum Equipment List
(MMEL), but its deactivation will have an operational impact that
should be identified. Cessna reasoned that there is no mention of the
compressor in the airplane flight manual (AFM) temperature limitations
section; consequently, the statement provides no value and should be
removed.
    We agree that the statement does not directly relate to the unsafe
condition. In discussion with Cessna, we learned that the temperature
limitations were inadvertently removed from later revisions to the AFM.
In March 2013, Cessna issued a temporary change to add the temperature
limitations back into the AFM. Since this temporary change was not
included in certain revisions of the AFM, the temporary change will not
be required for airplanes previously produced.
    We changed the statement in the final rule AD action from an action
statement to a recommendation in a note.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the
AD as proposed. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM (77 FR 72778, December 6, 2012) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM (77 FR 72778, December 6, 2012).

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action. The return of those brushes
with a discernible amount of hours time-in-service (TIS) and the
reporting requirement will enable us to determine whether the current
500-hour TIS limit and replacement intervals are appropriate. After we
analyze the data received, we may take future rulemaking action.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 408 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
              Action                      Labor cost             Parts cost           product        operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inspect and replace drive motor     11 work-hours x $85    $252.................          $1,187        $484,296
 assembly brushes.                   per hour = $935.
Return shipment of brushes to the   $15 per return with    Not applicable.......              30          12,240
 manufacturer.                       two required returns.
Optional fabrication of placard     1 work-hour x $85 per  Not applicable.......              85          34,680
 for deactivation.                   hour = $85.
Optional deactivation or            1 work-hour x $85 per  Not applicable.......              85          34,680
 reactivation.                       hour = $85.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

    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),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2013-08-05 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-17422; Docket No.
FAA-2012-0880; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-004-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective May 30, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525 airplanes,
serial number (S/N) 525-0001 through 525-0558 and 525-0600 through
525-0701, that
    (1) are equipped with part number (P/N) 1134104-1 or 1134104-5
air conditioning (A/C) compressor motor; and
    (2) are certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 21, Air Conditioning.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of smoke and/or fire in the
tailcone caused by brushes wearing beyond their limits on the A/C
motor. We are issuing this AD to require replacement of the brushes
on certain P/N A/C compressor motors or deactivation of the A/C
system until replacement of the brushes. This AD also requires
reporting of airplane information related to the replacement of the
brushes.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Inspections

    Within the next 30 days after May 30, 2013 (the effective date
of this AD) or within the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after
May 30, 2013 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first, do the following:
    (1) Inspect the number of hours on the A/C compressor hour
meter; and
    (2) Check the airplane logbook for any entry for replacing the
A/C compressor motor brushes with new brushes or replacing the
compressor motor or compressor condenser module assembly (pallet)
with a motor or assembly that has new brushes.
    (i) If the logbook contains an entry for replacement of parts as
specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, determine the number of
hours on the A/C compressor motor brushes by comparing the number of
hours on the compressor motor since replacement and use this number
in paragraph (h) of this AD; or
    (ii) If through the logbook check you cannot positively
determine the number of hours on the A/C compressor motor brushes as
specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) of this AD, you must use the number
of hours on the A/C compressor hour meter to comply with the
requirements of this AD and use this number in paragraph (h) of this
AD or presume the brushes have over 500 hours TIS.

(h) Replacement

    At whichever of the compliance times in paragraph (h)(1) of this
AD or paragraph (h)(2) of this AD occurs later, using the hour
reading on the A/C compressor hour meter determined in paragraph (g)
of this AD, replace the A/C compressor motor brushes with new
brushes. Record the hours on the A/C compressor hour meter in the
maintenance records at the time of replacement and repetitively
thereafter replace the A/C compressor motor brushes no later than
every 500 hours TIS on the A/C compressor motor. Do the replacement
following Page 1, of Subject 4-11-00, dated April 23, 2012, of
Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23,
dated July 1, 2012.
    (1) Before or when the A/C compressor motor brushes reach a
total of 500 hours TIS; or
    (2) Before further flight after the inspection required in
paragraph (g)(2)(ii) of this AD if the A/C compressor motor brush
hours cannot be positively determined.

(i) Deactivation

    In lieu of replacing the A/C compressor motor brushes, before or
when the A/C compressor motor brushes reach a total of 500 hours
TIS, you may deactivate the A/C. Remove the fuse limiter that
supplies power to the A/C compressor motor, fabricate and install a
placard that states: ``A/C DISABLED.'' Install the placard by the A/
C selection switch prohibiting use of the vapor cycle air
conditioner and document deactivation of the system in the airplane
logbook referring to this AD as the reason for deactivation.

    Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: While the system is
deactivated, we recommend airplane operators remain aware of the
operating temperature limitations found in the Cessna March 2013
temporary revision to the airplane flight manual.

    (1) Do the steps in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(viii) of
this AD to remove the compressor fuse limiter.
    (i) Open aft baggage compartment.
    (ii) Remove aft baggage compartment dividers.
    (iii) Disconnect the main battery connector from the battery.
    (iv) Tag the battery and external power receptacle with a
warning tag that reads: ``WARNING: Do not connect the battery
connector or external power cart during the maintenance in
progress.''
    (v) Remove wing nuts that attach the cover to the aft power J-
Box.
    (vi) Remove the aft power J-Box cover.
    (vii) Remove nuts securing compressor fuse limiter (Reference
Designator HZ028, P/N ANL100) to bus bar. Retain nuts.
    (viii) Remove the compressor motor fuse limiter from the
terminals and retain for future reinstallation once compressor motor
brushes have been replaced.
    (2) A properly certified mechanic must fabricate and install the
placard as specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this
AD:
    (i) Use 1/8-inch black lettering on a white background; and
    (ii) Install the placard on the instrument panel in close
proximity to the A/C selection switch.
    (3) Do the steps in paragraphs (i)(3)(i) through (i)(3)(v) of
this AD to return the airplane to service with the compressor motor
fuse limiter removed.
    (i) Install fuse limiter nuts on the terminals and torque to 100
inch-pounds +5 or -5 inch-pounds.
    (ii) Install the aft power J-Box cover with the wing nuts.
    (iii) Remove the warning tag on the battery and external power
receptacle.
    (iv) Connect battery connector to battery.
    (v) Install aft baggage compartment dividers.
    (4) If you choose to deactivate the system and then later choose
to return the A/C system to service: Before returning the A/C system
to service and removing the placard, you must apply the inspection
and replacement requirements of the brushes as specified in
paragraph (g) and (h) of this AD.

(j) Return of Replaced Parts and Reporting Requirement

    For the first two A/C compressor motor brush replacement cycles,
within 30 days after the replacement or within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, send the brushes
that were removed to Cessna Aircraft Company, Cessna Service Parts
and Programs, 7121 Southwest Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67215. Provide
the information in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(6) of this AD with
the brushes:
    (1) The Model and S/N of the airplane;
    (2) P/N of motor;
    (3) P/N of the brushes, if known;
    (4) The elapsed amount of motor hours since the last brush/motor
replacement, if known;
    (5) If motor hours are unknown, report the elapsed airplane
flight hours since the last brush/motor replacement and indicate
that motor hours are unknown; and
    (6) Number of motor hours currently displayed on the pallet hour
meter.

(k) Special Flight Permit

    Special flight permits are permitted with the following
limitation: Operation of the A/C system is prohibited.

(l) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty
for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the

burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW.,
Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.

(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(n) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Christine Abraham,
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Page 1, of Subject 4-11-00, dated April 23, 2012, of Cessna
Aircraft Company Model 525 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated
July 1, 2012.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Cessna Aircraft Company service information identified
in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O.
Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:
(316) 942-9006; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet:
www.cessna.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference 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 April 8, 2013.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-09214 Filed 4-24-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


[Federal Register: August 17, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 158)]
[Notices]
[Page 50761-50762]
[DOCID:fr17au10-48]

=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9190-4; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2010-0224]

Draft Toxicological Review of Dichloromethane: In Support of
Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of Peer Review Workshop.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: EPA is announcing that ERG, an EPA contractor for external
scientific peer review, will convene an independent panel of experts
and organize and conduct an external peer review workshop to review the
draft human health assessment titled, ``Toxicological Review of
Dichloromethane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated
Risk Information System (IRIS)'' (EPA/635/R-10/003A). The draft
assessment was prepared by the National Center for Environmental
Assessment (NCEA) within the EPA Office of Research and Development.
    EPA is releasing this draft assessment solely for the purpose of
pre-dissemination peer review under applicable information quality
guidelines. This draft assessment has not been formally disseminated by
EPA. It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any
Agency policy or determination.
    ERG invites the public to register to attend this workshop as
observers. In addition, ERG invites the public to give brief oral
comments and/or provide written comments at the workshop regarding the
draft assessment under review. Space is limited, and reservations will
be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. In preparing a final
report, EPA will consider ERG's report of the comments and
recommendations from the external peer review workshop and any written
public comments that EPA receives in accordance with this notice.

DATES: The peer review panel workshop on the draft assessment for
Dichloromethane will be held on September 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
and ending at 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time.

ADDRESSES: The draft ``Toxicological Review of Dichloromethane: In
Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information
System (IRIS)'' is available primarily via the Internet on the NCEA
home page under the Recent Additions and Publications menus at http://
www.epa.gov/ncea. A limited number of paper copies are available from
the Information Management Team (Address: Information Management Team,
National Center for Environmental Assessment [Mail Code: 8601P], U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; facsimile: 703-347-
8691). If you request a paper copy, please provide your name, mailing
address, and the draft assessment title.
    The peer review workshop on the draft dichloromethane assessment
will be held at Doubletree Hotel Bethesda & Executive Meeting Center;
8120 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. To attend the workshop,
register no later than September 16, 2010, by calling ERG at 781-674-
7374 or toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER> (ask for the DCM peer review
coordinator, Laurie Waite), sending a facsimile to<PHONE_NUMBER> (please
reference: ``DCM peer review workshop'' and include your name, title,
affiliation, full address, and contact information), or sending an

e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(subject line: ``DCM peer review workshop''
and include your name, title, affiliation, full address, and contact
information, and whether you wish to make oral comments). You may also
register via the Internet at https://www2.ergweb.com/projects/
conferences/peerreview/register-dichlworkshop.htm. Space is limited,
and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
There will be a limited time at the peer review workshop for comments
from the public.
    Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: EPA
welcomes public attendance at the Dichloromethane Peer Review Workshop
and will make every effort to accommodate persons with disabilities.
For information on access or services for individuals with
disabilities, contact: ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421-
3136; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; facsimile:<PHONE_NUMBER>; or e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(subject line: DCM peer review workshop), preferably
at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give as much time as possible
to process your request.
    Additional Information: Questions regarding information,
registration, access or services for individuals with disabilities, or
logistics for the external peer-review workshop should be directed to
ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421-3136; telephone: 781-674-
7374; facsimile:<PHONE_NUMBER>; or e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(subject
line: DCM peer review workshop).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Information about IRIS

    EPA's IRIS is a human health assessment program that evaluates
quantitative and qualitative risk information on effects that may
result from exposure to chemical substances found in the environment.
Through the IRIS Program, EPA provides the highest quality science-
based human health assessments to support the Agency's regulatory
activities. The IRIS database contains information for more than 540
chemical substances that can be used to support the first two steps
(hazard identification and dose-response evaluation) of the risk
assessment process. When supported by available data, IRIS provides
oral reference doses (RfDs) and inhalation reference concentrations
(RfCs) for chronic noncancer health effects and cancer assessments.
Combined with specific exposure information, government and private
entities use IRIS to help characterize public health risks of chemical
substances in a site-specific situation and thereby support risk
management decisions designed to protect public health.

    Dated: August 11, 2010.
David Bussard,
Acting Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment.
[FR Doc. 2010-20308 Filed 8-16-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 9 (Monday, January 14, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 2711]
[FR Doc No: 2013-00576]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

 Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and
Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits

    Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and
Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B
(formerly Subpart Q) during the Week Ending November 17, 2012. The
following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and
Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart B
(formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation's Procedural
Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et seq.). The due date for Answers,
Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below
for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the
application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the
adoption of a show-cause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate
cases a final order without further proceedings.
    Docket Number: DOT-OST-2009-0012.
    Date Filed: November 16, 2012.
    Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify
Scope: December 7, 2012.
    Description: Application of KaiserAir, Inc. requesting an amendment
of its certificate authority issued to it by the department to remove a
condition restricting its ability to offer public charter service to
the general public.

Barbara J. Hairston,
Acting Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2013-00576 Filed 1-11-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-9X-P


[Federal Register: August 24, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 162)]
[Notices]
[Page 42719-42721]
[DOCID:fr24au09-118]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-60513; File No. SR-CBOE-2009-059]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
Rule Change Relating to the Options Regulatory Fee

August 17, 2009.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1), notice is hereby given that on August 12,
2009, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or the
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II
and III below, which Items have been prepared by CBOE. CBOE has
designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or
other charge applicable only to a member under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii)
of the Act,\1\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder,\2\ which renders the
proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is
publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change
from interested persons.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or
``Exchange'') proposes to amend its Fees Schedule relating to the
Options Regulatory Fee. The text of the proposed rule change is below.
Additions are in italics. Deletions are in [brackets].
* * * * *
Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated Fees Schedule
[August] September 1, 2009
    1.-4. Unchanged.
    Footnotes:
    (1)-(17) Unchanged.
    5.-11. Unchanged.
    12. Regulatory Fees:

A) Options Regulatory Fee: $.004 per contract*

    *The Options Regulatory Fee is assessed by CBOE to each member for
all options transactions executed or cleared by the member that are
cleared by The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) in the customer
range, excluding Linkage orders, regardless of the exchange on which
the transaction occurs. The fee is collected indirectly from members
through their clearing firms by OCC on behalf of CBOE. There is a
minimum one-cent charge per trade.
    Remainder of Fees Schedule--Unchanged.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, CBOE included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed

rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places
specified in Item IV below. CBOE has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections (A), (B), and (C) below, of the most significant aspects of
such statements.

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

(a) Purpose
    The Exchange charges an Options Regulatory Fee (``ORF'') of $.004
per contract to each member for all options transactions executed by
the member that are cleared by The Options Clearing Corporation
(``OCC'') in the customer range, excluding Options Intermarket Linkage
Plan (``Linkage'') orders. The ORF is imposed upon all such
transactions executed by a member, even if such transactions do not
take place on the Exchange. The ORF is collected indirectly from
members through their clearing firms by OCC on behalf of the Exchange.
There is a minimum one-cent charge per trade.\3\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \3\ The ORF was established in October 2008 as a replacement of
Registered Representative (``RR'') fees. See Securities Exchange Act
Release No. 58817 (October 20, 2008), 73 FR 63744 (October 27, 2008)
(``Original Filing''). The ORF was to be effective January 1, 2009.
In December 2008 and January 2009, the Exchange filed proposed rule
changes waiving the ORF for January and February, to allow
additional time for the Exchange, OCC and firms to put in place
appropriate procedures to implement the fee. See Securities Exchange
Act Release No. 59182 (December 30, 2008), 74 FR 730 (January 7,
2009), and Securities Exchange Act Release No. 59355 (February 3,
2009), 74 FR 6677 (February 10, 2009). To avoid a regulatory revenue
shortfall for 2009 due to the waivers of the fee, the Exchange
increased the ORF for 2009 from $.0045 per contract to $.006 per
contract. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 59427 (February
20, 2009), 74 FR 9013 (February 27, 2009). The Exchange reduced the
ORF from $.006 per contract to $.004 per contract, effective August
1, 2009. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60093 (June 10,
2009), 74 FR 28749 (June 17, 2009).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The Exchange proposes to amend the ORF to also include options
transactions that are not executed by a CBOE member but are ultimately
cleared by a CBOE member. Thus the Exchange would charge a member $.004
per contract for all options transactions executed or cleared by the
member that are cleared by OCC in the customer range, excluding Linkage
orders, regardless of the marketplace of execution. In the case where
one member both executes a transaction and clears the transaction, the
ORF would be assessed to the member only once on the execution. In the
case where one member executes a transaction and a different member
clears the transaction, the ORF would be assessed only to the member
who executes the transaction and would not be assessed to the member
who clears the transaction. In the case where a non-member executes a
transaction and a member clears the transaction, the ORF would be
assessed to the member who clears the transaction.\4\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \4\ See e-mail to Richard Holley III, Senior Special Counsel,
from Jaime Galvan, Senior Attorney, CBOE, dated August 17, 2009
(clarifying the operation of the proposed change to extend the ORF
to clearing activity).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The Exchange believes that its broad regulatory responsibilities
with respect to its members'' activities, as described in the Original
Filing, supports applying the ORF to transactions cleared but not
executed by a member. The Exchange's regulatory responsibilities are
the same regardless of whether a member executes a transaction or
clears a transaction executed on its behalf. The Exchange regularly
reviews all such activity, including performing surveillance for
position limit violations, manipulation, insider trading, frontrunning
and contrary exercise advice violations.
    The Exchange expects that the proposed rule change would increase
ORF revenue by less than two percent. As stated in the Original Filing,
the ORF is designed to generate revenue that, when combined with all of
the Exchange's other regulatory fees, will be less than or equal to the
Exchange's regulatory costs. If the Exchange determines regulatory
revenues would exceed regulatory costs, the Exchange would adjust the
ORF by submitting a fee change filing to the Commission. The Exchange
notifies members of adjustments to the ORF via regulatory circular.
    The proposed fee change would become operative on September 1,
2009, in order to give members time to implement the revised fee.
(b) Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
Section 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\5\ in
general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(4) \6\ of the Act
in particular, in that it is designed to provide for the equitable
allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among its
members and other persons using its facilities. The Exchange believes
the proposed rule change is reasonable because it relates to the
recovery of the costs of supervising and regulating CBOE members. The
Exchange believes the proposed rule change is equitable because the ORF
would be charged to all members on all of their business that clears as
customer at the OCC.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \7\ and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b-4 \8\
thereunder. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed
rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate 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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \8\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://
www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-CBOE-2009-059 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-2009-059. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use

only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the
Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the
Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC
20549 on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying
at the principal office of 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-2009-059 and should be submitted on or before
September 14, 2009.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\9\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \9\ CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E9-20195 Filed 8-21-09; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 8010-01-P