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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-94351; File No. 4-533]

Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Filing of Amendment No. 4 to the
National Market System Plan for the Selection and Reservation of
Securities Symbols

March 2, 2022.
    Pursuant to Section 11A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 608 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on February 11, 2022, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq''), on
behalf of participants to the National Market System Plan for the
Selection and Reservation of Securities Symbols (``Symbology Plan'' or
``Plan'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') a proposal to amend the Symbology Plan.\3\ The
proposal represents the fourth substantive amendment to the Plan
(``Amendment'') and reflects changes unanimously approved by the Plan
participants (``Participants'').\4\ The Amendment proposes to, among
other things, eliminate certain Plan processor costs, release perpetual
reservations, increase the number of limited-time symbol reservations,
modify the waitlist provisions, and clarify the portability of symbol
reservations.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78k-1(a)(3).
    \2\ 17 CFR 242.608.
    \3\ The Plan was created to enhance the effectiveness and
efficiency of the national market system and to provide for fair
competition between the self-regulatory organizations that list
equity securities by establishing a uniform system for the selection
and reservation of securities symbols. The Plan, among other things,
sets forth the process for securing perpetual and limited-time
reservations, the use of a waiting list, the right to reuse a symbol
and the ability to request the release of a symbol.
    \4\ The Plan Participants are BOX Exchange LLC, Cboe BYX
Exchange, Inc., Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc., Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.,
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc., Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc., Chicago Board
Options Exchange, Incorporated, Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Investors Exchange LLC, Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.,
MEMX LLC, Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC, MIAX Pearl,
LLC, Nasdaq BX, Inc., Nasdaq ISE, LLC, Nasdaq PHLX LLC, Nasdaq, New
York Stock Exchange LLC, NYSE American LLC, NYSE Arca, Inc., NYSE
Chicago, Inc., and NYSE National, Inc.
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    The proposed Amendment has been filed by the Participants pursuant
to Rule 608(b)(2) under Regulation NMS.\5\ The Commission is publishing
this notice to solicit comments on the proposed Amendment from
interested persons. Sections I and II contain statements that were
prepared and submitted to the Commission by the Participants about the
purpose of the Amendment, along with information pursuant to Rule
608(a) under the Act.
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    \5\ 17 CFR 242.608(b)(2).
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I. Rule 608(a)

A. Purpose of the Amendment

    Since the Symbology Plan was originally approved,\6\ it has been
modified several times to add additional participants.\7\ The plan
participants now

seek to amend the Symbology Plan as set forth below, and attached [sic]
hereto as Exhibit A.
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    \6\ On November 6, 2008, the Commission approved the Symbology
Plan that was originally proposed by the Chicago Stock Exchange,
Inc. (``CHX''), The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (n/k/a The Nasdaq
Stock Market LLC) (``Nasdaq''), National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'') (n/k/a Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Inc. (``FINRA'')), National Stock Exchange, Inc.
(``NSX'') (n/k/a NYSE National, Inc. (``NYSE National'')), and
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (n/k/a Nasdaq PHLX LLC
(``Phlx'')), subject to certain changes. See Securities Exchange Act
Release No. 58904, 73 FR 67218 (November 13, 2008) (File No. 4-533).
    \7\ On November 18, 2008, ISE filed with the Commission an
amendment to the Plan to add ISE as a member to the Plan. See
Securities and Exchange Act Release No. 59024 (November 26, 2008),
73 FR 74538 (December 8, 2008) (File No. 4-533). On December 22,
2008, NYSE, NYSE Arca, and NYSE Alternext (n/k/a NYSE American)
(``NYSE Group Exchanges''), and Cboe filed with the Commission
amendments to the Plan to add the NYSE Group Exchanges and Cboe as
members to the Plan. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 59162
(December 24, 2008), 74 FR 132 (January 2, 2009) (File No. 4-533).
On December 24, 2008, BSE (n/k/a BX) filed with the Commission an
amendment to the Plan to add BSE as a member to the Plan. See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 59187 (December 30, 2008), 74 FR
729 (January 7, 2009) (File No. 4-533). On September 30, 2009, BATS
(n/k/a CboeBZX) filed with the Commission an amendment to the Plan
to add BATS as a member to the Plan. See Securities Exchange Act
Release No. 60856 (October 21, 2009), 74 FR 55276 (October 27, 2009)
(File No. 4-533). On July 7, 2010, EDGA (n/k/a CboeEDGA) and EDGX
(n/k/a CboeEDGX) filed with the Commission an amendment to the Plan
to add EDGA and EDGX, each as a party to the Symbology Plan. See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 62573 (July 26, 2010), 75 FR
45682 (August 3, 2010) (File No. 4-533). On May 7, 2012, BOX filed
with the Commission an amendment to the Plan to add BOX as a member
to the Plan. See Securities and Exchange Act Release No. 66957 (May
10, 2012), 77 FR 28904 (May 16, 2012). On November 4, 2016, IEX
filed with the Commission an amendment to the Plan to add IEX as a
member to the Plan. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 79422
(November 29, 2016), 81 FR 87645 (December 5, 2016). On February 26,
2018, MIAX filed with the Commission an amendment to the Plan to add
MIAX as a member to the Plan. See Securities Exchange Act Release
No. 82885 (March 15, 2018), 83 FR 12430 (March 21, 2018). On October
17, 2019, LTSE filed with the Commission an amendment to the Plan to
add LTSE as a member to the Plan. See Securities Exchange Act
Release No. 87597 (November 22, 2019), 84 FR 65448 (November 27,
2019). On July 6, 2020, MEMX filed with the Commission an amendment
to the Plan to add MEMX as a member to the Plan. See Securities
Exchange Act Release No. 89419 (July 29, 2020), 85 FR 46767 (August
3, 2020).
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Plan Processor Costs (Section I(c))
    The participants seek to amend Section I(c) to require new parties
to provide a signed copy of the Symbology Plan to the Commission and
become a party to any contract required pursuant to Section III with
the Processor. These changes are intended to codify existing practices.
    In addition, the participants seek to eliminate the costs of entry
for new participants. The Processor found that in recent years, the
calculated pro rata amounts were de minimus or zero, and the
participants are therefore proposing this change to help modernize the
process and remove burdensome administrative tasks.
Perpetual Reservations (Section IV(b)(1)(A) and (d))
    The parties seek amend Section IV(b)(1)(A) to release their list of
perpetual reservations (``List A reservations''), effective 30 calendar
days following the date of the Commission's approval of the amendment
to the Symbology Plan, except for those symbols which are used only for
the purpose of system testing (``Test Symbols''). No new List A
reservations shall be made, and parties shall not maintain a List A
reservation, except for the purpose of reserving Test Symbols. This
change is intended to supplement the changes described below to require
all symbol reservations to be made at the request of an issuer in
connection with a potential listing. The parties also seek to amend
Sections IV(b)(1)(B), (b)(2)(F) and (d) to eliminate the references to
List A reservations.
List B Reservations (Section IV(b)(1)(B))
    The plan participants seek to amend the Symbology Plan to increase
the number of limited-time symbol reservations (``List B
reservations'') that a party to the Symbology Plan can reserve from
1,500 to 2,500 for symbols using one, two or three characters, on the
one hand, and for symbols using four or five characters, on the other
hand, in Section IV(b)(1)(B).
    The increase in the number of limited-time symbol reservations is
necessary given the substantial increase in the number of IPOs and
other new listings. For example, one data source indicates that the
number of IPOs was at a 20 year low in 2008 when the Symbology Plan was
adopted, with 62 IPOs that year. In contrast, in 2020 there were 480
IPOs, and in 2021 there were 1,058 IPOs, representing a 220% increase
year-over-year.\8\ Moreover, accompanying this increase in IPOs is a
significant increase in the number of applications for new company
listings and in prospects considering a public listing, each of which
may require a symbol reservation.
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    \8\ See Stock Analysis, IPO Statistics, available at: https://stockanalysis.com/ipos/statistics/ (last accessed January 18, 2022).
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    In addition, an increase in the popularity of SPACs has
necessitated the reservation of more symbols. Specifically, before a
SPAC is listed a symbol is reserved for the SPAC while, at the same
time, plan participants also reserve symbols for the operating
companies that may eventually become the target of a SPAC. In 2021,
there were 613 SPAC IPOs, compared to 248 SPAC IPOs in 2020,
representing a 247% increase.\9\
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    \9\ See Nasdaq, A Record Pace for SPACs in 2021, available at:
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    As such, while at the time of the Symbology Plan's adoption in 2008
it appeared sufficient to allow 1,500 one, two or three character
reservations, on the one hand, and 1,500 four or five character
reservations, on the other hand, those limits are no longer appropriate
given current activity.
    The plan participants also seek to make certain other amendments to
Section IV(b)(1)(B) of the Symbology Plan in connection with a symbol
reservation. Specifically, the parties propose to:
    1. Add a new subclause (i) specifying that no party shall make a
limited-time symbol reservation (``List B reservation'') request with
respect to a particular symbol unless said party has a reasonable basis
to believe it will utilize such symbol within the next 24 months.
    2. Add a new subclause (ii) specifying that each List B request
made by a party for non-exchange traded products must be made in
connection with the potential listing of a security on such party at
the request of the issuer (or an agent of the issuer) of such security,
and the reserving party must confidentially indicate the potential
listing in the Symbol Reservation System and maintain documentation
demonstrating that it has a reasonable basis to believe it will utilize
such symbol for the listing of such security within the next 24 months.
    3. Add a new subclause (iii) specifying that all List B reservation
requests made by a party for exchange traded products must be made at
the request of the issuer (or an agent of the issuer) of such security.
    4. Add a new subclause (iv) specifying that the party shall release
the symbol if it no longer reasonably believes that the issuer will
list a security using the symbol.
    5. Add a new subclause (v) specifying that a party shall not
reserve more than one symbol per potential security listing that is not
an exchange traded product. For the avoidance of doubt, if an issuer
has multiple potential securities (e.g., an issuer of exchange-traded
products or an operating company listing several classes of
securities), the party may reserve multiple symbols at the request of
the issuer so long as all other requirements set forth in Section
IV(b)(1)(B) are met.
    A corresponding clarifying change is proposed to Section
IV(b)(3)(C) to clarify that List B reservation requests must be
submitted in accordance with subclauses (i) to (v) of Section
IV(b)(1)(B). The above changes are intended to ensure that each party
reserves a symbol in connection with a potential listing, and
confidentially indicates the company's name in the system. In the case
of exchange-traded products, subclauses (iii) and (v) will allow
exchanges to reserve multiple symbols at the request of an issuer
listing multiple potential securities. These issuers commonly issue
more than one product with different root symbols, unlike corporate
issuers who rely on the same root symbol even where they have multiple
classes.
Clarify Provisions That Only Applied to the Original Plan (Sections
IV(b)(1-3) and (c))
    The participants seek to make certain clarifications in Sections
IV(b)(1-3) and (c)(1) of the Symbology Plan to update outdated language
regarding reservations prior to the original effective date of the
Symbology Plan (November 6, 2008). These changes are intended to
clarify that certain provisions only applied prior to

November 6, 2008, and are not applicable thereafter. However, the
parties would like to retain the outdated language in Section IV(b)(2)
of the Symbology Plan to provide transparency to any future new
participants.
Waitlist Provisions
    The parties seek to amend the Symbology Plan to permit an exchange
to be on the waitlist for a symbol that it has reserved for another
company. This is intended to address scenarios in which an issuer
listing on an exchange requests a symbol that another issuer has
already reserved with the same exchange. For example, if two companies
request that NYSE reserve the ticker symbol ``ABC,'' NYSE could reserve
``ABC'' for Company 1 and place itself on the waitlist for ``ABC'' for
Company 2. If Company 1 no longer wants to use the symbol, NYSE can
release the symbol to Company 2. These changes are reflected in
Sections IV(c)(1) and IV(c)(3)).
    Currently, the Symbol Reservation System does not allow an exchange
to go on the waitlist for a symbol it has already reserved. The
Processor informed the plan participants that it estimates it will not
able to begin work on the tech changes required to implement this
functionality until Q3 of 2022. In the meantime, the particpants [sic]
propose an interim solution to informally allow a party to go on the
waitlist with coordination from the other SROs:
    1. NYSE reserves symbol ABC for Company 1.
    2. A week later, NYSE receives a request to reserve symbol ABC for
Company 2. NYSE emails the plan participants to notify them that NYSE
has received another request for symbol ABC. The email would include
the time of the issuer's request, the time of the email, the exchange
requesting it, and any other information typically included in the
Symbol Reservation System. An email template is attached [sic] as
Exhibit B.
    3. The email memorializes that Company 2 is now on the ``waitlist''
after Company 1 for symbol ABC. Each plan participant is responsible
for reading and cataloging this email for its own records.
    4. A few weeks later, Nasdaq goes on the Symbol Reservation System
waitlist for symbol ABC for Company 3. Company 3 is now on the waitlist
behind Company 1 and Company 2, according to the email records.
However, in the Symbol Reservation System, Nasdaq would appear on the
waitlist (for Company 3) immediately after NYSE (for Company 1).
    5. A month later, Company 1 chooses to release the symbol, and
Company 2 would like to reserve it. NYSE contacts Nasdaq and asks
Nasdaq to remove itself from the Symbol Reservation System waitlist for
Company 3, so that NYSE can go on the waitlist and re-reserve symbol
ABC for Company 2.
Portability of Symbols (Section IV(f))
    The participants seek to make certain clarifying amendments to
Section IV(f) of the Symbology Plan to clarify that, as is generally
consistent with current practice in accordance with the Symbology Plan,
symbols are reserved for issuers in connection with a specific listing,
and that those issuers can use a symbol reserved for their listing on
any national securities exchange, including if an issuer wants to
transfer to another exchange prior to listing.
    Under the proposed amendment to subsection (1), if an SRO (a ``New
SRO'') lists a security or product that previously was listed on
another SRO (a ``Former SRO''), immediately prior to listing on the New
SRO, the New SRO shall have the rights to that symbol unless, in the
New SRO's sole discretion, it consents to the symbol being retained by
the Former SRO, provided however, that such Former SRO shall not reuse
that symbol to identify a new security or product unless the Former
SRO, in its sole discretion, reasonably determines that such use would
not cause investor confusion.
    Under the proposed amendment to subsection (2), if an SRO reserves
a symbol pursuant to subsection (b)(1)(B) for a specific security or
product of an issuer, and the issuer of the security or product decides
to list on a different SRO (the ``Listing SRO'') during the period that
the reservation is in effect, the Listing SRO shall have the rights to
that symbol unless, in the Listing SRO's sole discretion, it consents
to the reserving SRO retaining the symbol on its reservation List B.
Other Amendments
    The participants also seek to make certain clarifying amendments to
the Symbology Plan to update the names of plan participants in Section
I(a), update section references in Section IV(d), and correct minor
typographical errors in Section III and IV(a).

B. Governing or Constituent Documents

    Not applicable.

C. Implementation of Amendment

    The proposed amendment will be implemented upon approval of the
Commission.

D. Development and Implementation Phases

    Not applicable.

E. Analysis of Impact on Competition

    The amendment does not impose any burden on competition because it
affects each member of the Symbology Plan in the same way.

F. Written Understanding or Agreements Relating to Interpretation of,
or Participation in, Plan

    Not applicable.

G. Approval by Sponsors in Accordance With Plan

    Pursuant to Section VIII of the Symbology Plan, each of the
participants to the Symbology Plan has authorized this amendment.

H. Description of Operation of Facility Contemplated by the Proposed
Amendment

    Not applicable.

I. Terms and Conditions of Access

    Not applicable.

J. Method of Determination and Imposition, and Amount of, Fees and
Charges

    Not applicable.

K. Method and Frequency of Processor Evaluation

    Not applicable.

L. Dispute Resolution

    Not applicable.

II. Regulation NMS Rule 601(a)

A. Equity Securities for Which Transaction Reports Shall Be Required by
the Plan

    Not applicable.

B. Reporting Requirements

    Not applicable.

C. Manner of Collecting, Processing, Sequencing, Making Available and
Disseminating Last Sale Information

    Not applicable.

D. Manner of Consolidation

    Not applicable.

E. Standards and Methods Ensuring Promptness, Accuracy and Completeness
of Transaction Reports

    Not applicable.

F. Rules and Procedures Addressed to Fraudulent or Manipulative
Dissemination

    Not applicable.

G. Terms of Access to Transaction Reports

    Not applicable.

H. Identification of Marketplace of Execution

    Not applicable.

III. Solicitation of Comments

    The Commission seeks comment on the Amendment. Interested persons
are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the
foregoing, including whether the proposed Amendment is consistent with
the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to national
market system plans. Comments may be submitted by any of the following
methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
File Number 4-533 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number 4-533. This file number
should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the
Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please
use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the
Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the Plan that are filed with the Commission,
and all written communications relating to the Plan between the
Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from
the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be
available for website viewing and printing in the Commission's Public
Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 on official
business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of
such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
Parties' principal offices. All comments received will be posted
without change. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do
not redact or edit personal identifying information from comment
submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make
available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number 4-533,
and should be submitted on or March 29, 2022.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\10\
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    \10\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(85).
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J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-338, OMB Control No. 3235-0376]

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549-2736

Extension:
    Schedule 14D-1F

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of
information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and
Budget for extension and approval.
    Schedule 14D-1F (17 CFR 240.14d-102) is a form that may be used by
any person (the ``bidder'') making a cash tender or exchange offer for
securities of any issuer (the ``target'') incorporated or organized
under the laws of Canada or any Canadian province or territory that is
a foreign private issuer, where less than 40% of the outstanding class
of the target's securities that is the subject of the offer is held by
U.S. holders. Schedule 14D-1F is designed to facilitate cross-border
transactions in the securities of Canadian issuers. The information
required to be filed with the Commission provides security holders with
material information regarding the bidder as well as the transaction so
that they may make informed investment decisions. Schedule 14D-1F takes
approximately 2 hours per response to prepare and is filed by
approximately 2 respondents annually for a total reporting burden of 4
hours (2 hours per response x 2 responses).
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of
the burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the

information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions
submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication by July 25,
2022.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid control number.
    Please direct your written comment to David Bottom, Director/Chief
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o John
Pezzullo, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 or send an email to:
[email protected].

    Dated: May 18, 2022.
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-98143; File No. SR-ICC-2023-010]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Order
Approving Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Clearance of Additional
Credit Default Swap Contracts

August 16, 2023.

I. Introduction

    On June 13, 2023, ICE Clear Credit LLC (``ICC'') filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to
section 19(b)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'')
\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to clear
additional credit default swap (``CDS'') contracts. The proposed rule
change was published for comment in the Federal Register on July 3,
2023.\3\ The Commission did not receive comments regarding the proposed
rule change. For the reasons discussed below, the Commission is
approving the proposed rule change.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Notice
of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Clearance of
Additional Credit Default Swap Contracts; Exchange Act Release No.
97808 (June 27, 2023), 88 FR 42807 (July 3, 2023) (File No. SR-ICC-
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II. Description of the Proposed Rule Change

    ICC is registered with the Commission as a clearing agency for the
purpose of clearing CDS contracts. Chapter 26 of ICC's Rulebook covers
the CDS contracts that ICC clears, with each subchapter of Chapter 26
defining the characteristics and additional Rules applicable to the
various specific categories of CDS contracts that ICC clears. Among
other CDS contracts, ICC currently clears Standard Emerging Market
Sovereign Single Name CDS (``SES'') contracts and Standard Western
European Sovereign Single Name (``SWES'') contracts.
    The purpose of the proposed rule change is to amend ICC's rules to
permit ICC to clear additional SES and SWES contracts, specifically,
SES contracts on Romania and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and SWES
contracts on the Kingdom of Sweden.
    To carry out this change, the proposed rule change would amend
Subchapter 26D and Subchapter 26I of Chapter 26. In Rule 26D-102
(Definitions), ``Eligible SES Reference Entities,'' the proposed rule
change would add Romania and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the
list of specific Eligible SES Reference Entities to be cleared by ICC.
Likewise, in Rule 26I-102 (Definitions), ``Eligible SWES Reference
Entities,'' the proposed rule change would add the Kingdom of Sweden to
the list of specific Eligible SWES Reference Entities to be cleared by
ICC.
    As discussed below, these additional SES and SWES contracts have
terms consistent with the other SES and SWES contracts that ICC is
already clearing. Likewise, to clear these additional contracts, ICC
will be able to rely on its existing Risk Management Framework and
other policies and procedures without making any changes.

III. Discussion and Commission Findings

    Section 19(b)(2)(C) of the Act requires the Commission to approve a
proposed rule change of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that
the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act
and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the
organization.\4\ For the reasons given below, the Commission finds that
the proposed rule change is consistent with section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the
Act \5\ and Rule 17Ad-22(e)(1) thereunder.\6\
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(C).
    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
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a. Consistency With Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act

    Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act requires, among other things, that
the rules of ICC be designed to promote the prompt and accurate
clearance and settlement of securities transactions and, to the extent
applicable, derivative agreements, contracts, and transactions.\7\
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    The Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent
with section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act.\8\ The Commission has reviewed
the terms and conditions of the additional SES and SWES contracts
proposed for clearing and has determined that those terms and
conditions are substantially similar to the terms and conditions of the
other contracts listed in Subchapter 26D and 26I of the ICC Rules, all
of which ICC currently clears, with the key difference being the
underlying reference obligations. For the additional SES contracts, the
underlying reference obligations will be issuances by Romania and the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam. For the additional SWES contracts, the
underlying reference obligations will be issuances by the Kingdom of
Sweden.
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    After reviewing the Notice and ICC's Rules, policies, and
procedures, the Commission also finds that ICC would be able to clear
the additional SES and SWES contracts pursuant to its existing clearing
arrangements and related financial safeguards, protections, and risk
management procedures. Commission staff also conducted a review of data
on volume, open interest, and the number of ICC Clearing Participants
(``CPs'') that currently trade in the SES and SWES contracts, as well
as certain model parameters for the additional contracts. Based on this
review, as well as its own experience and expertise, the Commission
finds that ICC's rules, policies, and procedures are reasonably
designed to price and measure the potential risk presented by the
additional SES and SWES contracts, collect financial resources in
proportion to such risk, and liquidate the additional contracts in the
event of a CP default. This should help ensure ICC's ability to
maintain the financial resources it needs to provide its critical
services and function as a

central counterparty, thereby promoting the prompt and accurate
settlement of the additional SES and SWES contracts and other credit
default swap transactions.
    Therefore, the Commission finds that clearance of the additional
SES and SWES contracts would promote the prompt and accurate clearance
and settlement of securities transactions, consistent with section
17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act.\9\
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b. Consistency With Rule 17Ad-22(e)(1)

    Rule 17Ad-22(e)(1) requires ICC to establish, implement, maintain,
and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably designed to
provide for a well-founded, clear, transparent, and enforceable legal
basis for each aspect of its activities in all relevant
jurisdictions.\10\
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    The Commission believes that the proposed rule change would help
provide a well-founded, clear, transparent, and enforceable legal basis
for ICC's clearance of SES contracts on Romania and the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam as well as SWES contracts on the Kingdom of Sweden.
By amending Rule 26D-102 to add both the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
and Romania to the list of specific Eligible SES Reference Entities to
be cleared by ICC, the proposed rule change would help to ensure that
ICC can clear SES contracts on those countries pursuant to its existing
rules in Subchapter 26D. Likewise, by amending Rule 26I-102 to add the
Kingdom of Sweden to the list of specific Eligible SWES Reference
Entities to be cleared by ICC, the proposed rule change would help to
ensure that ICC can clear SWES contracts on the Kingdom of Sweden
pursuant to its rules in Subchapter 26I. The Commission believes
Subchapter 26D and Subchapter 26I each would provide a well-founded,
clear, transparent, and enforceable legal basis for ICC to clear these
contracts, consistent with the requirements of Rule 17Ad-22(e)(1).\11\
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IV. Conclusion

    On the basis of the foregoing, the Commission finds that the
proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act,
and in particular, with the requirements of section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the
Act \12\ and Rule 17Ad-22(e)(1) thereunder.\13\
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    It is therefore ordered pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Act
\14\ that the proposed rule change (SR-ICC-2023-010), be, and hereby
is, approved.\15\
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    \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \15\ In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission
considered the proposal's impact on efficiency, competition, and
capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP19-514-000]

Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC; Notice of Application To Amend

    Take notice that on September 27, 2019, Corpus Christi
Liquefaction, LLC (CCL), 700 Milam Street, Suite 1900, Houston, Texas
77002, filed in Docket No. CP19-514-000 an application pursuant to
section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) requesting authorization to
increase the total liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity of
the Liquefaction Project from the currently authorized 767 billion
cubic feet per year (Bcf/y) to 875.16 Bcf/y, which represents an
increase of 108.16 Bcf/y, in Nueces County, Texas. CCL states that the
increase is based on certain enhancements during the engineering,
design, and construction process, as well as operational experience to
date. CCL states that these enhancements do not involve additional
construction of new facilities nor do they require additional LNG
vessel transits beyond those already authorized, all as more fully set
forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open
to public inspection.
    The filing may also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov
using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last
three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or TTY,
contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions regarding the application should be directed to Karri
Mahmoud, Cheniere Energy, Inc., 700 Milam Street, Suite 1900, Houston,
Texas 77002,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>or Lisa M.
Tonery, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, 51 West 52nd Street, New
York, New York 10019-6142,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules (18 CFR 157.9),
within 90 days of this Notice, the Commission staff will either:
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule will serve to
notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of
all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal
authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission
staff's FEIS or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit five copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    As of the February 27, 2018 date of the Commission's order in
Docket No. CP16-4-001, the Commission will apply its revised practice
concerning out-of-time motions to intervene in any

new NGA section 3 or section 7 proceeding.\1\ Persons desiring to
become a party to a certificate proceeding are to intervene in a timely
manner. If seeking to intervene out-of-time, the movant is required to
show good cause why the time limitation should be waived, and should
provide justification by reference to factors set forth in Rule
214(d)(1) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations.\2\
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    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the eFiling link at
http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should
submit original and five copies of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 31, 2019.

    Dated: October 10, 2019.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2010-E-0049]

Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent
Extension; FERAHEME

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the
regulatory review period for FERAHEME and is publishing this notice of
that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination
because of the submission of an application to the Director of Patents
and Trademarks, Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent
which claims that human drug product.

ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments to http://www.regulations.gov.
Submit written petitions along with three copies and written comments
to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Beverly Friedman, Office of
Regulatory Policy, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire
Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 6284, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Drug Price Competition and Patent Term
Restoration Act of 1984 (Pub. L. 98-417) and the Generic Animal Drug
and Patent Term Restoration Act (Pub. L. 100-670) generally provide
that a patent may be extended for a period of up to 5 years so long as
the patented item (human drug product, animal drug product, medical
device, food additive, or color additive) was subject to regulatory

review by FDA before the item was marketed. Under these acts, a
product's regulatory review period forms the basis for determining the
amount of extension an applicant may receive.
    A regulatory review period consists of two periods of time: A
testing phase and an approval phase. For human drug products, the
testing phase begins when the exemption to permit the clinical
investigations of the drug becomes effective and runs until the
approval phase begins. The approval phase starts with the initial
submission of an application to market the human drug product and
continues until FDA grants permission to market the drug product.
Although only a portion of a regulatory review period may count toward
the actual amount of extension that the Director of Patents and
Trademarks may award (for example, half the testing phase must be
subtracted as well as any time that may have occurred before the patent
was issued), FDA's determination of the length of a regulatory review
period for a human drug product will include all of the testing phase
and approval phase as specified in 35 U.S.C. 156(g)(1)(B).
    FDA recently approved for marketing the human drug product FERAHEME
(ferumoxytol). FERAHEME is indicated for the treatment of iron
deficiency anemia in adult patients with chronic kidney disease.
Subsequent to this approval, the Patent and Trademark Office received a
patent term restoration application for FERAHEME (U.S. Patent No.
6,599,498) from AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and the Patent and
Trademark Office requested FDA's assistance in determining this
patent's eligibility for patent term restoration. In a letter dated May
2, 2011, FDA advised the Patent and Trademark Office that this human
drug product had undergone a regulatory review period and that the
approval of FERAHEME represented the first permitted commercial
marketing or use of the product. Thereafter, the Patent and Trademark
Office requested that FDA determine the product's regulatory review
period.
    FDA has determined that the applicable regulatory review period for
FERAHEME is 3,680 days. Of this time, 3,120 days occurred during the
testing phase of the regulatory review period, while 560 days occurred
during the approval phase. These periods of time were derived from the
following dates:
    1. The date an exemption under section 505(i) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 355(i)) became
effective: June 5, 1999. The applicant claims June 4, 1999, as the date
the investigational new drug application (IND) became effective.
However, FDA records indicate that the IND effective date was June 5,
1999, which was 30 days after FDA receipt of the IND.
    2. The date the application was initially submitted with respect to
the human drug product under section 505(b) of the FD&C Act: December
19, 2007. The applicant claims December 18, 2007, as the date the new
drug application (NDA) for FERAHEME (NDA 22-180) was initially
submitted. However, FDA records indicate that NDA 22-180 was submitted
on December 19, 2007.
    3. The date the application was approved: June 30, 2009. FDA has
verified the applicant's claim that NDA 22-180 was approved on June 30,
2009.
    This determination of the regulatory review period establishes the
maximum potential length of a patent extension. However, the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office applies several statutory limitations in
its calculations of the actual period for patent extension. In its
application for patent extension, this applicant seeks 1,209 days of
patent term extension.
    Anyone with knowledge that any of the dates as published are
incorrect may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see
ADDRESSES) either electronic or written comments and ask for a
redetermination by July 3, 2012. Furthermore, any interested person may
petition FDA for a determination regarding whether the applicant for
extension acted with due diligence during the regulatory review period
by October 31, 2012. To meet its burden, the petition must contain
sufficient facts to merit an FDA investigation. (See H. Rept. 857, part
1, 98th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 41-42, 1984.) Petitions should be in the
format specified in 21 CFR 10.30.
    Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management
(see ADDRESSES) electronic or written comments and written petitions.
It is only necessary to send one set of comments. However, if you
submit a written petition, you must submit three copies of the
petition. Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in
the heading of this document.
    Comments and petitions that have not been made publicly available
on http://www.regulations.gov may be viewed in the Division of Dockets
Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

    Dated: April 16, 2012.
Jane A. Axelrad,
Associate Director for Policy, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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

Extension:
    Rule 15Bc3-1 and Form MSDW, SEC File No. 270-93, OMB Control No.
3235-0087.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget (``OMB'') a request for approval of extension of the
previously approved collection of information discussed below.
    Rule 15Bc3-1 (17 CFR 240.15Bc3-1) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) provides that a notice of withdrawal
from registration with the Commission as a bank municipal securities
dealer must be filed on Form MSDW.
    The Commission uses the information submitted on Form MSDW in
determining whether it is in the public interest to permit a bank
municipal securities dealer to withdraw its registration. This
information is also important to the municipal securities dealer's
customers and to the public, because it provides, among other things,
the name and address of a person to contact regarding any of the
municipal securities dealer's unfinished business.
    Based upon past submissions, the staff estimates that approximately
20 respondents will utilize this notice annually, with a total burden
for all respondents of 10 hours. The staff estimates that the average
number of hours necessary to comply with the requirements of Rule
15Bc3-1 is 0.5 hours. The average cost per hour is approximately $101.
Therefore, the total cost of compliance for the respondents is $1010
($101 x 0.5 x 20 = $1010).
    Providing the information on the notice is mandatory in order to
withdraw from registration with the Commission as a bank municipal
securities dealer. The information contained in the notice will not be
confidential. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid control number. Providing the information on the
application is mandatory in order to register with the Commission as a
bank municipal securities dealer. The information contained in the
application will not be kept confidential. An agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid control number.
    General comments regarding the estimated burden hours should be
directed to the following persons: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities
and Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office
Building, Washington, DC 20503 or send an e-mail to:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and (ii) R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief Information

Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley Martinson,
6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an e-mail to:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Comments must be submitted to OMB within 30 days

of this notice.

    Dated: July 30, 2007.
Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary..
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP14-101-000; PF13-17-000]

City of Clarksville, Tennessee; Notice of Application

    Take notice that on March 7, 2014, City of Clarksville, Tennessee
(Clarksville), filed an application pursuant to section 7(c) of the
Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Commission's Regulations, for a
limited jurisdiction certificate authorizing Clarksville to construct
and operate a 20.8-mile, 12-inch diameter pipeline connecting with the
interstate pipeline facilities of Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas
Gas) located in Elkton, Kentucky. Clarksville also requests for waivers
of the Part 284 open access transportation regulatory requirements
regarding the proposed pipeline, but does seek a blanket certificate
authorization under Subpart F of Part 157 for construction and
operation of subsequent qualifying facilities. The filing may also be
viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link.
Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket
number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,
(202) 502-8659.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to
Joshua L. Menter, McCarter & English, LLP., 1015 15th Street NW., 12th
Floor, Washington, DC 20005. Telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> and email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Clarksville is a public municipality under the laws of State of
Tennessee and currently owns and operates a municipal distribution
system providing natural gas service to approximately 24,500 customers
in and around the City of Clarksville, Tennessee. The proposed pipeline
is designed to transport 52,000 Mcf/day for the sole purpose of
providing access to additional natural gas sources to serve
Clarksville's retail distribution system. The cost of the proposed
facilities is approximately $19.6 million. Clarksville proposes an in-
service date of October 1, 2015.
    On August 26, 2013, the Commission staff granted Clarksville's
request to use the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Pre-Filing
Process and assigned Docket No. PF13-17-000 to staff activities
involving the proposed facilities. Now, as of the filing of this
application on March 7, 2014, the NEPA Pre-Filing Process for this
project has ended. From this time forward, this proceeding will be
conducted in Docket No. CP14-101-000, as noted in the caption of this
Notice.
    Pursuant to Section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding, or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule will serve to
notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of
all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal
authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission
staff's FEIS or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 5 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed
electronically via the internet in lieu of paper; see, 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filings.
    Comment Date: April 8, 2014.

    Dated: March 18, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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