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Contents Federal Register Vol. 83, No. 74

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Willamette River at Portland, OR, 16774 NOTICES Willamette River, Portland, OR, 16776 Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Safety Zones: Submissions, and Approvals, 16858–16860 Barge PFE–LB444, San Joaquin River, Blackslough Landing, CA, 16778–16780 Agency for International Development Recurring Marine Events, Sector Key West, FL, 16780– NOTICES 16783 Meetings: PROPOSED RULES Board for International Food and Agricultural Safety Zones: Development, 16823–16824 Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Update, 16811–16815 Agricultural Research Service Lower Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA, 16817–16819 NOTICES Lower Tchefuncte River, Madisonville, LA, 16815–16817 Exclusive Licenses; Approvals: Special Local Regulations: Koppert B.V. of The Netherlands, 16824 Monongahela River (MM 0.22), Allegheny River (MM 0.8), and Ohio River (0.8), Pittsburgh, PA, 16808– Agriculture Department 16811 See Agricultural Research Service See Federal Crop Insurance Corporation See Forest Service Commerce Department See International Trade Administration Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection See Patent and Trademark Office NOTICES Requests for Information: Bureau’s Consumer Complaint and Consumer Inquiry Defense Department Handling Processes, 16839–16841 See Engineers Corps RULES Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Employment of Military Resources in the Event of Civil NOTICES Disturbances, 16774 Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, NOTICES Submissions, and Approvals: Joint Rules of Appellate Procedure for Courts of Criminal Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates, 16898–16899 Appeals; Proposed Changes, 16841 Well Control and Production Safety Training, 16899– 16900 Drug Enforcement Administration NOTICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Importers of Controlled Substances; Applications: NOTICES Clinical Supplies Management Holdings, Inc., 16901– Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, 16902 Submissions, and Approvals, 16860–16862

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Education Department NOTICES NOTICES Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Application from DNV GL-Healthcare for Continued Submissions, and Approvals: Approval of its Hospital Accreditation Program, Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher 16862–16863 Education Grant Program (TEACH Grant Program) Agreement to Serve, 16841–16842 Civil Rights Commission NOTICES Meetings: Energy Department District of Columbia Advisory Committee, 16828 See Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Oregon Advisory Committee, 16826–16827 NOTICES Rhode Island Advisory Committee, 16826–16827 Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, West Virginia Advisory Committee, 16827–16828 Submissions, and Approvals, 16842–16843 Charter Renewals: Coast Guard Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory RULES Board, 16842 Drawbridge Operations: Export Liquefied Natural Gas; Applications: Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Biscayne Bay, Miami, Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC, 16843–16844 FL, 16776–16778 Meetings: Hood Canal, Port Gamble, WA, 16774–16775 Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle, WA, 16775 Chairs, 16843

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Engineers Corps Federal Highway Administration RULES NOTICES Restricted Areas: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, United States Air Force 81st Security Forces Anti- Submissions, and Approvals, 16913–16916 Terrorism Office, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS, Federal Agency Actions: 16783–16784 Colorado; Proposed Highways, 16916–16918

Environmental Protection Agency Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration NOTICES NOTICES Proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement for the Manual Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications: Transmission of Muncie Site in Muncie, IN, 16853 Diabetes, 16918–16920 Requests for Nominations: Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee, 16852– 16853 Federal Reserve System NOTICES Federal Aviation Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, RULES Submissions, and Approvals, 16857–16858 Airworthiness Directives: The Boeing Company Airplanes, 16768–16773 Fish and Wildlife Service PROPOSED RULES PROPOSED RULES Airworthiness Directives: Endangered and Threatened Species: Airbus Airplanes, 16787–16792, 16799–16802 90-Day Findings for Two Species, 16819–16822 General Electric Company CF34–8E Engines, 16794– 16796 Food and Drug Administration Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, NOTICES Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes, 16792–16794 Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, The Boeing Company Airplanes, 16796–16799 Submissions, and Approvals, 16865–16866 Class E Airspace; Amendments: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Lansing, MI, 16802–16804 Submissions, and Approvals: VOR Federal Airways; Amendments: Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Related V–170 and V–219 in the Vicinity of Fairmont, MN, Regulations for Blood and Blood Components; and 16804–16806 Requirements for Donation Testing, Donor NOTICES Notification, and Lookback, 16870–16875 Meetings: Evaluation of the Fresh Empire Campaign on Tobacco, Eighty Eighth RTCA SC–147 Plenary Session Joint with 16863–16865 EUROCAE WG–75, 16913 Guidance: Listing of Ingredients in Tobacco Products, 16866–16867 Federal Communications Commission Meetings: NOTICES Advisory Committees; Filing of Closed Meeting Reports, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, 16867–16868 Submissions, and Approvals, 16853–16857 Pilot Program for Model-Informed Drug Development Meetings, 16855–16856 Approaches, 16868–16870 Federal Crop Insurance Corporation RULES Forest Service Common Crop Insurance Regulations: NOTICES California Avocado Crop Insurance Provisions, 16767– Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, 16768 Submissions, and Approvals: Cultivated Clam Crop Insurance Provisions, 16767 Forest Products Removal Permits and Contracts, 16824– 16826 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Settlements Pursuant to CERCLA: NOTICES Libby Asbestos Site, Lincoln County, MT, 16824 Combined Filings, 16847, 16850–16851 Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: Health and Human Services Department Empire North Project, 16847–16849 See Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Initial Market-Based Rate Filings Including Requests for See Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Blanket Section 204 Authorizations: See Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Calpine Mid-Merit II, LLC, 16851–16852 See Food and Drug Administration Wheelabrator Millbury Inc., 16852 See Health Resources and Services Administration Meetings: See Indian Health Service Commissioner Attendance at House Committee on Energy See National Institutes of Health and Commerce Hearing, 16844 RULES Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference, 16845– Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: 16847 Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2019, 16930–17071 Meetings; Sunshine Act, 16849–16850 NOTICES Petitions for Declaratory Order: Meetings: Marathon Pipe Line LLC, MPLX Ozark Pipe Line LLC, National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, 16847 16876–16877

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Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, NOTICES Submissions, and Approvals: Meetings: Application for Registration, Application for Registration Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Renewal, 16902 Medicine and Dentistry, 16875–16876 Application for Registration, Application for Registration Renewal, Affidavit for Chain Renewal, 16903–16904 Homeland Security Department See Coast Guard Legal Services Corporation See U.S. Customs and Border Protection RULES State Advisory Councils, 16785–16786 Housing and Urban Development Department NOTICES National Institutes of Health Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, NOTICES Submissions, and Approvals: Meetings: Energy Efficient Mortgages, 16897 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Mortgagor’s Certificate of Actual Cost, 16896–16897 16892–16893 Redelegation of Authority to the General Deputy Assistant National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Secretary for Administration, 16897–16898 16893 Task Force on Research Specific to Pregnant Women and Indian Affairs Bureau Lactating Women, 16893–16894 PROPOSED RULES Committee Establishment; Proposed Memberships: National Science Foundation Bureau of Indian Education Standards, Assessments, and NOTICES Accountability System Negotiated Rulemaking Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Committee, 16806–16808 Submissions, and Approvals, 16905

Indian Health Service Nuclear Regulatory Commission NOTICES NOTICES Negotiation Cooperative Agreement, 16877–16885 Meetings: Office of Tribal Self-Governance; Planning Cooperative ACRS Subcommittee on Reliability and Probabilistic Risk Agreement, 16885–16892 Assessment, 16905–16906 Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Interior Department Subcommittee on Planning and Procedures, 16906 See Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement See Fish and Wildlife Service Parole Commission See Indian Affairs Bureau NOTICES Meetings; Sunshine Act, 16904 Internal Revenue Service NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Patent and Trademark Office Submissions, and Approvals, 16920–16921 NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, International Trade Administration Submissions, and Approvals: Public Key Infrastructure Certificate Action Form, 16833– NOTICES Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, 16834 or Reviews: Public Search Facility User ID and Badging, 16834 Aluminum Extrusions from the People’s Republic of Third-Party Submissions and Protests, 16836–16839 China, 16828–16829 Trademark Petitions, 16835–16836 Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Mexico, 16832–16833 Presidential Documents Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires from the PROCLAMATIONS People’s Republic of China, 16829–16832 Special Observances: Pan American Day and Pan American Week (Proc. 9725), International Trade Commission 17073–17076 NOTICES Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, Securities and Exchange Commission etc.: NOTICES U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Advice on Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Modifications to Duty Rates for Certain Motor Submissions, and Approvals, 16908–16909 Vehicles, 16900–16901 Meetings; Sunshine Act, 16906 Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes: Justice Department Nasdaq PHLX LLC, 16907–16908 See Drug Enforcement Administration NYSE Arca, Inc., 16909–16912 See Parole Commission NOTICES Surface Transportation Board Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, RULES Submissions, and Approvals, 16903 Updating the Code of Federal Regulations, 16786

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NOTICES Pulmonary Health and Deployment to Southwest Asia Lease and Operation Exemptions: and Afghanistan, 16921–16922 JP Rail, Inc. d/b/a Southern Railroad Co. of New Jersey; Request for Change of Program or Place of Training, Consolidated Rail Corp., 16913 16924 VA Health Professional Scholarship and Visual Transportation Department Impairment and Orientation and Mobility See Federal Aviation Administration Professional Scholarship Programs, 16925–16927 See Federal Highway Administration VBA Call Center Satisfaction Survey, 16922 See Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Programmatic Consideration of Historic Properties in Treasury Department Transfer of Property Rights of Vacant and See Internal Revenue Service Underutilized Buildings, Structures and Land, 16923– NOTICES 16924 Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 16857–16858 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Separate Parts In This Issue NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Part II Submissions, and Approvals: Health and Human Services Department, 16930–17071 Entry/Immediate Delivery Application and ACE Cargo Release, 16895–16896 Commercial Gaugers and Laboratories; Accreditations and Part III Approvals: Presidential Documents, 17073–17076 Camin Cargo Control, Inc., 16894 Commercial Gaugers; Accreditations and Approvals: Intertek USA, Inc., 16894–16895 Reader Aids Veterans Affairs Department Consult the Reader Aids section at the end of this issue for phone numbers, online resources, finding aids, and notice NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, of recently enacted public laws. Submissions, and Approvals: To subscribe to the Federal Register Table of Contents Application and Reporting Requirements to Receive electronic mailing list, go to https://public.govdelivery.com/ Grants, 16924–16925 accounts/USGPOOFR/subscriber/new, enter your e-mail Federal Medical Care Recovery Act Bill Requests, 16922– address, then follow the instructions to join, leave, or 16923 manage your subscription.

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CFR PARTS AFFECTED IN THIS ISSUE

A cumulative list of the parts affected this month can be found in the Reader Aids section at the end of this issue.

3 CFR 1146...... 16786 1147...... 16786 Proclamations: 1150...... 16786 9725...... 17075 1152...... 16786 7 CFR 1155...... 16786 457 (2 documents) ...... 16767 1177...... 16786 14 CFR 1180...... 16786 39...... 16768 1182...... 16786 1184...... 16786 Proposed Rules: 1185...... 16786 39 (5 documents) ...... 16787, 1200...... 16786 16792, 16794, 16796, 16799 1220...... 16786 71 (2 documents) ...... 16802, 1242...... 16786 16804 1243...... 16786 1244...... 16786 25 CFR 1245...... 16786 Proposed Rules: 1246...... 16786 30...... 16806 1247...... 16786 32 CFR 1248...... 16786 215...... 16774 1253...... 16786 1305...... 16786 33 CFR 1310...... 16786 117 (5 documents) ...... 16774, 1312...... 16786 16775, 16776 1313...... 16786 165 (2 documents) ...... 16778, 1319...... 16786 16780 1331...... 16786 334...... 16783 1333...... 16786 Proposed Rules: 50 CFR 100...... 16808 Proposed Rules: 165 (3 documents) ...... 16811, 17...... 16819 16815, 16817 45 CFR 147...... 16930 153...... 16930 154...... 16930 155...... 16930 156...... 16930 157...... 16930 158...... 16930 1603...... 16785 49 CFR 1001...... 16786 1003...... 16786 1004...... 16786 1005...... 16786 1007...... 16786 1011...... 16786 1012...... 16786 1013...... 16786 1016...... 16786 1018...... 16786 1019...... 16786 1033...... 16786 1034...... 16786 1035...... 16786 1037...... 16786 1090...... 16786 1100...... 16786 1101...... 16786 1103...... 16786 1104...... 16786 1105...... 16786 1106...... 16786 1108...... 16786 1110...... 16786 1112...... 16786 1113...... 16786 1114...... 16786 1116...... 16786 1117...... 16786 1119...... 16786 1120...... 16786 1132...... 16786 1133...... 16786 1135...... 16786 1141...... 16786 1144...... 16786

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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER no program integrity issues. Once the California Avocado Crop Insurance contains regulatory documents having general pilot program is completed, evaluated, Provisions which published in the applicability and legal effect, most of which and approved for permanence, the Federal Register on December 27, 2017. are keyed to and codified in the Code of restriction on written agreements is no DATES: Effective Date: April 17, 2018. Federal Regulations, which is published under longer necessary. As a result of the 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron removal of section 15, FCIC is allowing Lundine, Director, Product The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the use of written agreements under the Management, Actuarial and Product the Superintendent of Documents. cultivated clam crop provisions and Design Division, Risk Management redesignating subtitle numbering from Agency, United States Department of section 16 to section 15, section 17 to Agriculture, Beacon Facility, Stop 0812, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE section 16, and section 18 to section 17. Room 421, P.O. Box 419205, Kansas Federal Crop Insurance Corporation List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 457 City, MO 64141–6205, telephone (816) 926–3854. Crop insurance, Cultivated clam, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 7 CFR Part 457 Reporting and recordkeeping [Docket No. FCIC–17–0003] requirements. Background Accordingly, 7 CFR part 457 is RIN 0563–AC59 This technical correction is being corrected by making the following published to remove section 13 of the Common Crop Insurance Regulations; amendments: ‘‘California avocado crop insurance Cultivated Clam Crop Insurance provisions,’’ published December 27, PART 457—COMMON CROP Provisions 2017 (Docket No. FCIC–17–0002). INSURANCE REGULATIONS Section 13 excludes the use of written AGENCY: Federal Crop Insurance agreements by not allowing the written Corporation, USDA. ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 457 continues to read as follows: agreement provisions in the Common ACTION: Final rule with request for Crop Insurance Policy Basic Provisions comments; correcting amendment. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1506(l) and 1506(o). to apply. This provision was necessary when the program was a pilot program SUMMARY: This document contains § 457.176 [Amended] to ensure there were no changes made necessary amendments to apply a ■ 2. Amend § 457.176, in the cultivated technical correction to the final rule to the policy so that the existing terms clam crop insurance provisions, by would be evaluated to make sure they with request for comments for the removing section 15 and redesignating Cultivated Clam Crop Insurance were actuarially sound and there were sections 16 through 18 as sections 15 no program integrity issues. Once the Provisions which published in the through section 17. Federal Register on December 27, 2017. pilot program is completed, evaluated, Signed in Washington, DC, on April 12, and approved for permanence, the DATES: Effective Date: April 17, 2018. 2018. restriction on written agreements is no FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Heather Manzano, longer necessary. As a result of the Lundine, Director, Product Acting Manager, Federal Crop Insurance removal of section 13, FCIC is allowing Management, Actuarial and Product Corporation. the use of written agreements under the Design Division, Risk Management [FR Doc. 2018–08017 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] California avocado crop provisions and Agency, United States Department of BILLING CODE 3410–08–P redesignating subtitle numbering from Agriculture, Beacon Facility, Stop 0812, section 14 to section 13. Room 421, P.O. Box 419205, Kansas City, MO 64141–6205, telephone (816) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 457 926–3854. Crop insurance, California avocado, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Background 7 CFR Part 457 Accordingly, 7 CFR part 457 is This technical correction is being [Docket No. FCIC–17–0002] corrected by making the following published to remove section 15 of the amendments: ‘‘cultivated clam crop insurance RIN 0563–AC58 provisions,’’ published December 27, PART 457—COMMON CROP 2017 (Docket No. FCIC–17–0003). Common Crop Insurance Regulations; INSURANCE REGULATIONS Section 15 excludes the use of written California Avocado Crop Insurance agreements by not allowing the written Provisions ■ 1. The authority citation for part 457 agreement provisions in the Common AGENCY: Federal Crop Insurance continues to read as follows: Crop Insurance Policy Basic Provisions Corporation, USDA. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1506(l) and 1506(o). to apply. This provision was necessary ACTION: Correcting amendment. when the program was a pilot program § 457.175 [Amended] to ensure there were no changes made SUMMARY: This document contains ■ 2. Amend § 457.175, in the California to the policy so that the existing terms necessary amendments to apply a avocado crop provisions, by removing would be evaluated to make sure they technical correction to the final rule section 13 and redesignating section 14 were actuarially sound and there were with request for comments for the as section 13.

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Signed in Washington, DC, on April 12, p.m., Monday through Friday, except condition. Therefore, an ETOPS 2018. Federal holidays. diversion will put the remaining engine Heather Manzano, at an operating condition that would Examining the AD Docket Acting Manager, Federal Crop Insurance significantly increase the likelihood of Corporation. You may examine the AD docket on failure of the remaining engine. In [FR Doc. 2018–08016 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] the internet at http:// addition, if the remaining engine BILLING CODE 3410–08–P www.regulations.gov by searching for already had cracked IPC stage 2 blades, and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– the likelihood of the remaining engine 0299; or in person at Docket Operations failing will further increase before a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday diversion can be safely completed. through Friday, except Federal holidays. FAA’s Determination Federal Aviation Administration The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any We are issuing this AD because we 14 CFR Part 39 comments received, and other evaluated all the relevant information information. The street address for and determined the unsafe condition [Docket No. FAA–2018–0299; Product Docket Operations (phone: 800–647– Identifier 2018–NM–060–AD; Amendment described previously is likely to exist or 39–19256; AD 2018–08–03] 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. develop in other products of the same Comments will be available in the AD type design. RIN 2120–AA64 docket shortly after receipt. AD Requirements FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Tak Company Airplanes Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer, This AD requires revising the AFM to Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO limit ETOPS operation. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Interim Action Administration (FAA), DOT. Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206– ACTION: Final rule; request for 231–3553; email: Takahisa.Kobayashi@ This AD is interim action. The comments. faa.gov. manufacturer is currently developing a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: modification that will address the SUMMARY: We are adopting a new unsafe condition identified in this AD. airworthiness directive (AD) for The Discussion Once this modification is developed, Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787– Over the past year, we have been approved, and available, we might 9 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce plc aware of several engine failures of Trent consider additional rulemaking. (RR) Trent 1000–A2, Trent 1000–AE2, 1000 Package C engines due to failed Trent 1000–C2, Trent 1000–CE2, Trent FAA’s Justification and Determination compressor and turbine blades and of the Effective Date 1000–D2, Trent 1000–E2, Trent 1000– seals. Package C engines are Rolls-Royce G2, Trent 1000–H2, Trent 1000–J2, plc (RR) Trent 1000–A2, Trent 1000– An unsafe condition exists that Trent 1000–K2, and Trent 1000–L2 AE2, Trent 1000–C2, Trent 1000–CE2, requires the immediate adoption of this turbofan engines. This AD requires Trent 1000–D2, Trent 1000–E2, Trent AD without providing an opportunity revising the airplane flight manual to 1000–G2, Trent 1000–H2, Trent 1000– for public comments prior to adoption. limit extended operations (ETOPS). This J2, Trent 1000–K2, and Trent 1000–L2 The FAA has found that the risk to the AD was prompted by a report from the turbofan engines. During that same flying public justifies waiving notice engine manufacturer indicating that period, under the management programs and comment prior to adoption of this after an engine failure, prolonged for those engine issues, we have been rule because unrecoverable thrust loss operation at high thrust settings on the aware of numerous reports of engine on both engines could lead to a forced remaining engine during an ETOPS inspection findings of cracked blades landing. Therefore, we find good cause diversion may result in failure of the resulting in unscheduled engine that notice and opportunity for prior remaining engine before the diversion removals. Boeing reported to the FAA public comment are impracticable. In can be safely completed. We are issuing that the engine manufacturer recently addition, for the reasons stated above, this AD to address the unsafe condition determined that intermediate pressure we find that good cause exists for on these products. compressor (IPC) stage 2 blades have a making this amendment effective in less DATES: This AD is effective April 17, resonant frequency that is excited by the than 30 days. 2018. airflow conditions existing in the engine Comments Invited We must receive comments on this during operation at high thrust settings AD by June 1, 2018. under certain temperature and altitude This AD is a final rule that involves ADDRESSES: You may send comments, conditions. The resultant blade requirements affecting flight safety and using the procedures found in 14 CFR vibration can result in cumulative was not preceded by notice and an 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following fatigue damage that can cause blade opportunity for public comment. methods: failure and consequent engine However, we invite you to send any • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to shutdown. In the event of a single written data, views, or arguments about http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the engine in-flight shutdown during the this final rule. Send your comments to instructions for submitting comments. cruise phase of flight, thrust on the an address listed under the ADDRESSES • Fax: 202–493–2251. remaining engine is normally increased section. Include the docket number • Mail: U.S. Department of to maximum continuous thrust (MCT). FAA–2018–0299 and Product Identifier Transportation, Docket Operations, M– During a diversion following a single 2018–NM–060–AD at the beginning of 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room engine shutdown under an ETOPS your comments. We specifically invite W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, flight, the remaining engine may operate comments on the overall regulatory, Washington, DC 20590. at MCT for a prolonged period, under economic, environmental, and energy • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail which the IPC stage 2 blades would be aspects of this final rule. We will address above between 9 a.m. and 5 exposed to the resonant frequency consider all comments received by the

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closing date and may amend this final personal information you provide. We Costs of Compliance rule because of those comments. will also post a report summarizing each We estimate that this AD affects 14 We will post all comments we substantive verbal contact we receive airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate receive, without change, to http:// about this final rule. the following costs to comply with this www.regulations.gov, including any AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS

Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

AFM revisions ...... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ...... $0 $85 $1,190

Authority for This Rulemaking responsibilities among the various (c) Applicability Title 49 of the United States Code levels of government. This AD applies to The Boeing Company For the reasons discussed above, I specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes, certify that this AD: rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, certificated in any category, powered by (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000–A2, Trent section 106, describes the authority of action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 1000–AE2, Trent 1000–C2, Trent 1000–CE2, the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Trent 1000–D2, Trent 1000–E2, Trent 1000– Aviation Programs’’ describes in more DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures G2, Trent 1000–H2, Trent 1000–J2, Trent detail the scope of the Agency’s (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 1000–K2, and Trent 1000–L2 turbofan authority. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation engines. We are issuing this rulemaking under in Alaska, and (d) Subject the authority described in Subtitle VII, (4) Will not have a significant Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Air Transport Association (ATA) of economic impact, positive or negative, America Code 71, Power plant. ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that on a substantial number of small entities section, Congress charges the FAA with under the criteria of the Regulatory (e) Unsafe Condition promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Flexibility Act. This AD was prompted by a report from air commerce by prescribing regulations the engine manufacturer indicating that after for practices, methods, and procedures List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 an engine failure, prolonged operation at the Administrator finds necessary for Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation high thrust settings on the remaining engine safety in air commerce. This regulation safety, Incorporation by reference, during an extended-operation (ETOPS) is within the scope of that authority Safety. diversion may result in failure of the because it addresses an unsafe condition remaining engine before the diversion can be that is likely to exist or develop on Adoption of the Amendment safely completed. We are issuing this AD to products identified in this rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority address unrecoverable thrust loss on both delegated to me by the Administrator, engines, which could lead to a forced action. landing. This AD is issued in accordance with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as authority delegated by the Executive follows: (f) Compliance Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Comply with this AD within the as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS compliance times specified, unless already In accordance with that order, issuance DIRECTIVES done. of ADs is normally a function of the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (g) Revision of Limitations Chapter in Compliance and Airworthiness continues to read as follows: Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Division, but during this transition Within 3 days after the effective date of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. period, the Executive Director has this AD, revise the Certificate Limitations delegated the authority to issue ADs § 39.13 [Amended] chapter of the applicable Boeing AFM Engine applicable to transport category Appendix by incorporating the information ■ airplanes and associated appliances to 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. Where the Director of the System Oversight the following new airworthiness figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD refers to Division. directive (AD): a ‘‘Trent 1000 2 engine,’’ this term means all 2018–08–03 The Boeing Company: engines identified in paragraph (c) of this Regulatory Findings Amendment 39–19256; Docket No. AD. This may be accomplished by inserting This AD will not have federalism FAA–2018–0299; Product Identifier a copy of this AD into the AFM. When implications under Executive Order 2018–NM–060–AD. information identical to that in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD has been included 13132. This AD will not have a (a) Effective Date in the Certificate Limitations chapter of the substantial direct effect on the States, on This AD is effective April 17, 2018. general revisions of the AFM, the general the relationship between the national revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and government and the States, or on the (b) Affected ADs the copy of this AD may be removed from the distribution of power and None. AFM.

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(h) Revision of Performance Chapter of AFM incorporating the information in figure 2 to chapter of the general revisions of the AFM, Concurrently with accomplishment of the paragraph (h) of this AD. This may be the general revisions may be inserted into the accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, AFM, and the copy of this AD may be into the AFM. When information identical to removed from the AFM. revise the Performance chapter of the that in figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD applicable Boeing AFM Engine Appendix by has been included in the Performance BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

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Figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD - AFM Performance

Engine Appendix - Performance

ETOPS

ETOPS operation of a Model 787-8 or 787-9 airplane equipped with a RR Trent 1000 A2, C2, or E2 series engine is prohibited.

As outlined in the ETOPs Section of the Certificate Limitations Chapter, the following table must be utilized when planning ETOPS flights.

D631Z003-9R64EF) 787-9 Trent 1000-AE2 Enroute Diversion Temperature ISA+O Degrees C and Below I SA+ 10 Degrees C I SA+ 15 Degrees C ISA+20 Degrees C ISA+25 Degrees C Above ISA+25 Degrees C Minimum Engine-Out Cruise 19,000 19,000 18,800 18,500 18,300 Prohibited Altitude (ft) Maximum Planned Weight at LBS 499,000 497,400 477,500 453,000 428,400 ETOPS Entry Point without Prohibited Forecast Icing KGS 226,360 225,650 216,620 205,480 194,350 Maximum Planned Weight at LBS 425,900 417,000 396,300 367,300 338,200 ETOPS Entry Point with Prohibited Forecast Icing KGS 193,210 189,170 179,800 166,610 153,420

(D631Z003-9R7072F) and (D631Z003- 9R7072E) 787-9 Trent 1000-D2 Enroute Diversion Temperature ISA+O Degrees C and Below ISA+lO Degrees C ISA+lS Degrees C ISA+20 Degrees C ISA+25 Degrees C Above ISA+25 Degrees C Minimum Engine-Out Cruise 19,100 19,100 18,900 18,700 18,500 Prohibited Altitude (ft) Maximum Planned Weight at LBS 510,300 508,400 488,200 465,800 443,400 ETOPS Entry Point without Prohibited Forecast Icing KGS 231,500 230,640 221,480 211,310 201,130 Maximum Planned Weight at LBS 438,300 429,300 408,400 383,800 359,300 ETOPS Entry Point with Prohibited Forecast lei ng KGS 198,830 194,760 185,240 174,110 162,970

(D631Z003-9R74F) and (D631Z003-9R74E) 787-9 Trent 1000-J2 Enroute Diversion Temperature I ISA+O Degrees C and Below ISA+lO Degrees C ISA+lS Degrees C ISA+20 Degrees C ISA+25 Degrees C Above ISA+25 Degrees C Minimum Engine-Out Cruise 19,300 19,300 19,100 18,800 18,500 Prohibited Altitude (ft) Maximum Planned Weight at LBS 530,400 527,800 507,800 479,500 451,100 ETOPS Entry Point without Prohibited Forecast lei ng KGS 240,600 239,430 230,370 217,510 204,640 Maximum Planned Weight at LBS 455,200 446,600 430,200 401,400 372,500 ETOPS Entry Point with Prohibited Forecast Icing KGS 206,470 202,580 195,140 182,070 169,000

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(D631Z003-R7475F) and (D631Z003-R7475E 787-9 Trent 1000-K2 Enroute Diversion Temperature ISA+O Degrees C and Below ISA+lO Degrees C ISA+lS Degrees C ISA+20 Degrees C ISA+25 Degrees C Above ISA+25 Degrees C Minimum Engine-Out Cruise 19,300 19,300 19,100 18,800 18,500 Prohibited Altitude (ft) Maximum Planned Weight at LBS 530,400 527,800 507,800 479,500 451,100 ETOPS Entry Point without Prohibited Forecast Icing KGS 240,600 239,430 230,370 217,510 204,640 Maximum Planned Weight at LBS 455,200 446,600 430,200 401,400 372,500 ETOPS Entry Point with Prohibited Forecast Icing KGS 206,470 202,580 195,140 182,070 169,000

D631Z003-R70EF) 787-8 Trent 1000-CE2 Enroute Diversion Temperature

ISA+O Degrees C and Below ISA+lO Degrees C ISA+lS Degrees C ISA+20 Degrees C ISA+25 Degrees C Above ISA+25 Degrees C

Minimum Engine-Out Cruise 19,300 19,300 19,100 18,900 18,600 Prohibited Altitude (ft)

Maximum Planned Weight at LBS 525,100 523,100 501,400 476,300 451,100 ETOPS Entry Point without Prohibited Forecast Icing KGS 238,200 237,310 227,450 216,040 204,630 Maximum Planned Weight at LBS 446,700 438,600 419,400 396,300 373,300 ETOPS Entry Point with Prohibited Forecast Icing KGS 202,650 198,970 190,260 179,790 169,330

D631Z003-R7072F) and (D631Z003-R7072E) 787-8 Trent 1000-D2 Enroute Diversion Temperature

ISA+O Degrees C and Below I SA+ 10 Degrees C ISA+ 15 Degrees C ISA+20 Degrees C ISA+25 Degrees C Above ISA+25 Degrees C

Minimum Engine-Out Cruise 19,300 19,300 19,100 18,900 18,600 Prohibited Altitude (ft)

D631Z003-R70LF) 787-8 Trent 1000-L2 Enroute Diversion Temperature

ISA+O Degrees C and Below I SA+ 10 Degrees C ISA+ 15 Degrees C ISA+20 Degrees C ISA+25 Degrees C Above ISA+25 Degrees C

Minimum Engine-Out Cruise 19,300 19,300 19,100 18,900 18,600 Prohibited Altitude (ft)

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BILLING CODE 4910–13–C of the local flight standards district office/ Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231– (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance certificate holding district office. 3553; email: [email protected]. (AMOCs) (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, modification, or alteration required by this None. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs AD if it is approved by the Boeing for this AD, if requested using the procedures Commercial Airplanes Organization Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Designation Authorization (ODA) that has April 12, 2018. 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Jeffrey E. Duven, principal inspector or local Flight Standards Branch, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft District Office, as appropriate. If sending Certification Service. information directly to the manager of the deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the [FR Doc. 2018–08127 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] certification office, send it to the attention of approval must specifically refer to this AD. the person identified in paragraph (j) of this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- (j) Related Information [email protected]. For more information about this AD, (2) Before using any approved AMOC, contact Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer, notify your appropriate principal inspector, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Dated: April 12, 2018. above Columbia River Datum 0.0. The Shelly E. Finke, normal operating schedule for these Office of the Secretary Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison bridges is 33 CFR 117.897. This Officer, Department of Defense. deviation allows the Broadway Bridge, 32 CFR Part 215 [FR Doc. 2018–08004 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Morrison Bridge, and the Hawthorne [Docket ID: DOD–2017–OS–0056] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Bridge to remain in the closed-to- navigation position, and need not open RIN 0790–AK07 for maritime traffic from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on May 6, 2018. Employment of Military Resources in DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND the Event of Civil Disturbances SECURITY Waterway usage on this part of the Willamette River includes vessels AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for Coast Guard ranging from commercial tug and barge Policy, DoD. to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to ACTION: Final rule. 33 CFR Part 117 pass through the subject bridges in the [Docket No. USCG–2018–0326] closed-to-navigation position may do so SUMMARY: This final rule removes the at any time. The bridges will be able to Department of Defense (DoD) regulation Drawbridge Operation Regulation; open for emergencies, and there is no regarding employment of military Willamette River at Portland, OR immediate alternate route for vessels to resources in the event of civil pass. The Coast Guard will inform the disturbances. The part contains uniform AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. users of the waterway, through our DoD policies, assigns responsibilities, ACTION: Notice of deviation from Local and Broadcast Notices to and furnishes general guidance for drawbridge regulation. Mariners, of the change in operating utilizing DoD military and civilian schedule for the bridges so that vessels SUMMARY: personnel, facilities, equipment, or The Coast Guard has issued a can arrange their transits to minimize supplies in support of civil authorities temporary deviation from the operating any impact caused by the temporary during civil disturbances within the schedule that governs three Multnomah deviation. In accordance with 33 CFR United States. This part is outdated and County bridges: Broadway Bridge, mile 117.35(e), the drawbridges must return unnecessary; therefore, it may be 11.7, Morrison Bridge, mile 12.8, and to their regular operating schedules removed from the CFR. Hawthorne Bridge, mile 13.1 crossing immediately at the end of the effective DATES: This rule is effective on April 17, the Willamette River at Portland, OR. period of this temporary deviation. This 2018. This deviation is necessary to deviation from the operating regulations FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: accommodate the annual Cinco de Mayo is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. James (Coach) Ross at 571–256–8325. half marathon event. The deviation allows the bridges to remain in the Dated: April 10, 2018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: It has been Steven M. Fischer, determined that publication of this CFR closed-to-navigation position. part removal for public comment is DATES: This deviation is effective from Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. impracticable, unnecessary, and 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on May 6, 2018. contrary to public interest since it is ADDRESSES: The docket for this [FR Doc. 2018–07959 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] based on removing DoD internal deviation, USCG–2018–0326 is available BILLING CODE 9110–04–P policies and procedures that are at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the publicly available on the Department’s docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND issuance website. SECURITY DoD internal guidance regarding Docket Folder on the line associated employment of military resources in the with this deviation. Coast Guard event of civil disturbances will continue FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If to be published in DoD Instruction you have questions on this temporary 33 CFR Part 117 3025.21, ‘‘Defense Support of Civilian deviation, call or email Mr. Steven Law Enforcement Agencies,’’ available Fischer, Bridge Administrator, [Docket No. USCG–2018–0299] at http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/ Thirteenth Coast Guard District; Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/ telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; 302521p.pdf. [email protected]. Hood Canal, Port Gamble, WA This rule is not significant under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, Multnomah County, the bridge owner, AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ‘‘Regulatory Planning and Review,’’ has requested a temporary deviation ACTION: Notice of deviation from therefore, E.O. 13771, ‘‘Reducing from the operating schedule for the drawbridge regulation. Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Broadway Bridge, mile 11.7, Morrison Costs’’ does not apply. Bridge, mile 12.8, and Hawthorne SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 215 Bridge, mile 13.1, all three crossing the temporary deviation from the operating Willamette River at Portland, OR. The schedule that governs the Washington Armed forces, Civil disorders, requested deviation is to accommodate State pontoon highway bridge (Hood Emergency powers, Intergovernmental the annual Cinco de Mayo half Canal Bridge) across Hood Canal, mile relations, Law enforcement, Reporting marathon event. The vertical clearances 5.0, near Port Gamble, WA. The and recordkeeping requirements, for theses bridges in the closed-to- deviation is necessary to accommodate Security measures. navigation position are: Broadway replacement of the draw span operating PART 215—[REMOVED] Bridge provides 69 feet, Morrison Bridge equipment. This deviation allows the provides 69 feet and Hawthorne Bridge bridge to open the draw half-way, 300 ■ Accordingly, by the authority of 5 provides 49 feet; all clearances are feet, after receiving at least a four hour U.S.C. 301, 32 CFR part 215 is removed. referenced to the vertical clearance notice.

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DATES: This deviation is effective from to open half the center span for Navy telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf- 12:01 a.m. on May 1, 2018, to 11:59 p.m. and Coast Guard vessels during [email protected]. on September 30, 2018. emergencies, when at least a one hour SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ADDRESSES: The docket for this notice has been given by the Department Washington Department of deviation, USCG–2018–0299 is available of the Navy or U.S. Coast Guard. The Transportation, the bridge owner, has at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the Coast Guard will also inform the users docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box of the waterways through our Local and requested a temporary deviation from and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the the operating schedule for the Montlake Docket Folder on the line associated change in operating schedule for the Bridge across Lake Washington Ship with this deviation. bridge so that vessels can arrange their Canal, at mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If transits to minimize any impact caused deviation is necessary to accommodate you have questions on this temporary by this temporary deviation. the safe crossing of event participants. deviation, call or email Mr. Steven In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), The Montlake Bridge is a double leaf Fischer, Bridge Administrator, the drawbridge must return to its regular bascule bridge; in the closed-to- Thirteenth Coast Guard District; operating schedule immediately at the navigation position the bridge provides telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf- end of the effective period of this 30 feet of vertical clearance, and [email protected]. temporary deviation. This deviation provides 46 feet of vertical clearance at from the operating regulations is SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The the center 60 feet of the bridge. To Washington Department of authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. facilitate this event, the double bascule Transportation (WSDOT), the bridge Dated: April 10, 2018. span is authorized to remain in the owner, has requested a temporary Steven Fischer, closed-to-navigation position from 8 deviation from the operating schedule of Chief, Bridge Program, Thirteenth Coast a.m. to 9 a.m. on May 20, 2018. The the Hood Canal Bridge. The request is Guard District. Coast Guard coordinated with the local for the subject bridge to be allowed to [FR Doc. 2018–07956 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] mariners by requesting any objections open half of the draw span to facilitate BILLING CODE 9110–04–P via the Local Notice to Mariners. safe and uninterrupted draw span The normal operating schedule for the equipment replacement. The Hood Montlake Bridge operates in accordance Canal Bridge crosses Hood Canal, mile DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND with 33 CFR 117.1051(e). Waterway 5.0, near Port Gamble, WA. The bridge SECURITY usage on the Lake Washington Ship has two fixed spans (east and west), and Canal ranges from commercial tug and one draw span (center). The east span Coast Guard provides 50 feet of vertical clearance, barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels the west span provides 35 feet of 33 CFR Part 117 able to pass through the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so vertical clearance, and the center span [Docket No. USCG–2018–0327] provides zero feet of vertical clearance at any time. The bridge will be able to in the closed-to-navigation position. The Drawbridge Operation Regulation; open for emergencies. Lake Washington center span provides unlimited vertical Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle, Ship Canal has no immediate alternate clearance in the open-to-navigation WA route for vessels to pass. The Coast position. Vertical clearances are Guard will also inform the users of the referenced to mean high-water AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. waterways through our Local and elevation. ACTION: Notice of deviation from Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the This deviation allows the center span drawbridge regulation. change in operating schedule for the of the Hood Canal Bridge to open half- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a bridge so that vessels can arrange their way (300 feet vice 600 feet) on signal temporary deviation from the operating transits to minimize any impact caused after receiving at least a four hour notice schedule that governs the Montlake by the temporary deviation. from 12:01 a.m. on May 1, 2018, to Bridge across Lake Washington Ship In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2018. Canal, mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The the drawbridge must return to its regular During the period of this deviation, the deviation is necessary to accommodate drawbridge will not be able to operate operating schedule immediately at the the annual Beat the Bridge run to benefit according to the normal operating end of the designated time period. This the Juvenile Diabetes Research schedule. The normal operating deviation from the operating regulations Foundation. This deviation allows the schedule for the Hood Canal Bridge is is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. bridge span to remain in the closed-to- in accordance with 33 CFR 117.1045. navigation position. Dated: April 10, 2018. The bridge shall operate in accordance Steven M. Fischer, to 33 CFR 117.1045 at all other times. DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on May 20, 2018. Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard Waterway usage on this part of Hood District. Canal (Admiralty Inlet) includes ADDRESSES: The docket for this [FR Doc. 2018–07957 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] commercial tugs and barges, U.S. Navy deviation, USCG–2018–0327 is available and U.S. Coast Guard vessels, and small at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the BILLING CODE 9110–04–P pleasure craft. Coordination has been docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box completed with known waterway users, and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open and a no objections to the deviation Docket Folder on the line associated have been received. with this deviation. Vessels able to pass through the east FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If and west spans may do so at any time. you have questions on this temporary The center span does not provide deviation, call or email Mr. Steven passage in the closed-to-navigation Fischer, Bridge Administrator, position. The subject bridge will be able Thirteenth Coast Guard District;

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND River, mile 12.1, in Portland, OR. The deviation, call or email Mr. Steven SECURITY deviation is necessary to support Fischer, Bridge Administrator, multiple events. This deviation allows Thirteenth Coast Guard District; Coast Guard the lower lift span of the bridge to telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf- remain in the closed-to-navigation [email protected]. 33 CFR Part 117 position. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Union DATES: This deviation is effective from [Docket No. USCG–2018–0284] Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) owns 9:30 a.m. on May 6, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. and operates the Steel Bridge across the Drawbridge Operation Regulation; on June 23, 2018. Willamette River, at mile 12.1, in Willamette River, Portland, OR ADDRESSES: The docket for this Portland, OR. UPRR requested a deviation, USCG–2018–0284, is AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. temporary deviation from the operating available at http://www.regulations.gov. ACTION: Notice of deviation from schedule for the Steel Bridge upper lift drawbridge regulation. Type the docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ span. The deviation is necessary to accommodate multiple community SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a Click on Open Docket Folder on the line temporary deviation from the operating associated with this deviation. events. This deviation authorizes UPRR schedule that governs the upper deck of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If to operate the Steel Bridge upper lift the Steel Bridge across the Willamette you have questions on this temporary span as follows:

Time/date start Time/date end Action

8 a.m./May 6, 2018 ...... 9:30 a.m./May 6, 2018 ...... Upper lift closed. 7 p.m./June 2, 2018 ...... 11:59 p.m./June 2, 2018 ...... Upper lift closed. 7 a.m./June 9, 2018 ...... 1 p.m./June 9, 2018 ...... Upper lift closed. 4 a.m./June 23, 2018 ...... 11:59 p.m./June 23, 2018 ...... Upper lift closed.

The Steel Bridge is a double-deck lift so that vessel operators can arrange their daily twice an hour opening schedule of bridge, and the lower lift span operates transits to minimize any impact caused the Venetian Causeway Bridges (East independent of the upper lift span. To by the temporary deviation. and West) to include weekends and facilitate this deviation, the upper deck In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), Federal holidays. This action is will remain in the closed-to-navigation the drawbridge must return to its regular intended to reduce vehicular traffic position. When the lower deck is in the operating schedule immediately at the caused by the on-demand weekend and closed-to-navigation position, the bridge end of the designated time period. This Federal holiday bridge openings. provides 26 feet of vertical clearance deviation from the operating regulations DATES: This rule is effective May 17, above Columbia River Datum 0.0; and in is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. 2018. open-to-navigation position, the vertical Dated: April 10, 2018. clearance is 71 feet above Columbia Steven M. Fischer, ADDRESSES: To view documents River Datum 0.0. The lower lift deck of Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard mentioned in this preamble as being the Steel Bridge operates in accordance District. available in the docket, go to http:// with 33 CFR 117.5. The upper lift deck [FR Doc. 2018–07955 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov. Type USCG– of the Steel Bridge operates in BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 2017–0068 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and accordance with 33 CFR click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket 117.897(c)(3)(ii), and at the end of this Folder on the line associated with this deviation period, the upper deck of the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND rulemaking. Steel Bridge will resume operating in SECURITY accordance with 33 CFR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If 117.897(c)(3)(ii). Coast Guard you have questions on this rule, call or Waterway usage on this part of the email LT Ruth Sadowitz, Coast Guard Willamette River includes vessels 33 CFR Part 117 Sector Miami, FL, Waterways Management Division, telephone 305– ranging from commercial tug and barge [Docket No. USCG–2017–0068] to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to 535–4307, email ruth.a.sadowitz@ pass through the subject bridge with the RIN 1625–AA09 uscg.mil. upper deck in the closed-to-navigation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: position may do so at any time. The Drawbridge Operation Regulation; lower lift of the Steel Bridge will be able Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and I. Table of Abbreviations Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL to open for emergencies, and there is no CFR Code of Federal Regulations immediate alternate route for vessels to AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. DHS Department of Homeland Security pass. The Coast Guard requested ACTION: Final rule. FR Federal Register objections be submitted to this deviation OMB Office of Management and Budget in the Local Notice to Mariners. We SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is modifying NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking have not received any objections to this the operating schedule that governs the (Advance, Supplemental) temporary deviation from the operating Venetian Causeway Bridge (West) across § Section U.S.C. United States Code schedule. The Coast Guard will also the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway mile AICW Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway inform the users of the waterway 1088.6, and the operating schedule that FDOT Florida Department of through our Local and Broadcast governs the Venetian Causeway Bridge Transportation Notices to Mariners of the change in (East) across Biscayne Bay, Miami FL Florida operating schedule for the subject bridge Beach, FL. This action will extend the MHW Mean High Water

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II. Background Information and V. Regulatory Analyses concerning its provisions or options for Regulatory History We developed this rule after compliance, please contact the person On September 5, 2017, we published considering numerous statutes and listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION a notice of proposed rulemaking Executive Orders related to rulemaking. CONTACT, above. (NPRM) entitled Drawbridge Operation Below we summarize our analyses Small businesses may send comments Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal based on a number of these statutes and on the actions of Federal employees Waterway and Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL Executive Orders, and we discuss First who enforce, or otherwise determine in the Federal Register (82 FR 41901). Amendment rights of protesters. compliance with, Federal regulations to We received 2 comments on this rule. the Small Business and Agriculture A. Regulatory Planning and Review Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 and the Regional Small Business The Coast Guard is issuing this rule direct agencies to assess the costs and Regulatory Fairness Boards. The under authority in 33 U.S.C. 499. benefits of available regulatory Ombudsman evaluates these actions The Venetian Causeway Bridge alternatives and, if regulation is annually and rates each agency’s (West), across the Atlantic Intracoastal necessary, to select regulatory responsiveness to small business. If you Waterway, mile 1088.6, is a double leaf approaches that maximize net benefits. wish to comment on actions by bascule bridge and has a vertical Executive Order 13771 directs agencies employees of the Coast Guard, call 1– clearance of 12 feet at Mean High Water to control regulatory costs through a 888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The (MHW) in the closed to navigation budgeting process. This rule has not Coast Guard will not retaliate against position and a horizontal clearance of been designated a ‘‘significant small entities that question or complain 90 feet between fenders. The Venetian regulatory action,’’ under Executive about this rule or any policy or action Causeway Bridge (East), across Biscayne Order 12866. Accordingly, it has not of the Coast Guard. Bay, at Miami Beach, FL is a double leaf been reviewed by the Office of C. Collection of Information bascule bridge with a vertical clearance Management and Budget (OMB) and of 5 feet at MHW in the closed to pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt This rule calls for no new collection navigation position and a horizontal from the requirements of Executive of information under the Paperwork clearance of 57 feet between fenders. Order 13771. Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– Presently, in accordance with 33 CFR This regulatory action determination 3520). 117.261(nn) and 33 CFR 117.269, the is based on the continued ability for D. Federalism and Indian Tribal bridges shall open on signal, except that vessels to transit the bridge during the Government from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through twice-an-hour opening schedule. Friday, except Federal holidays, the Vessels in distress, Public vessels of the A rule has implications for federalism bridges need only open on the hour and United States and tugs with tows must under Executive Order 13132, half hour. be passed at any time. Federalism, if it has a substantial direct Miami-Dade County, the bridge effect on the States, on the relationship B. Impact on Small Entities owner, and the Cities of Miami and between the national government and Miami Beach requested the daily twice The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 the States, or on the distribution of an hour operating schedule for both (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, power and responsibilities among the bridges be changed to include weekends requires federal agencies to consider the various levels of government. We have and Federal holidays. This should potential impact of regulations on small analyzed this rule under that Order and provide relief to the increase vehicle entities during rulemaking. The term have determined that it is consistent traffic congestion on the weekends ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small with the fundamental federalism while meeting the reasonable needs of businesses, not-for-profit organizations principles and preemption requirements navigation. that are independently owned and described in Executive Order 13132. operated and are not dominant in their Also, this rule does not have tribal IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes fields, and governmental jurisdictions implications under Executive Order and the Final Rule with populations of less than 50,000. 13175, Consultation and Coordination Of the 2 comments received, one was The Coast Guard received no comments with Indian Tribal Governments, a political statement that had no bearing from the Small Business Administration because it does not have a substantial on the proposed regulation; the second on this rule. The Coast Guard certifies direct effect on one or more Indian comment was in favor of the operating under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will tribes, on the relationship between the schedule change. The submitter in favor not have a significant economic impact Federal Government and Indian tribes, of the change did suggest that there may on a substantial number of small or on the distribution of power and be a negative impact to small entities on entities. responsibilities between the Federal land economically if the bridge is open While some owners or operators of Government and Indian tribes. for an extended period of time allowing vessels intending to transit the bridge E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act vessels that have been waiting to pass may be small entities, for the reasons and vice versa for commercial vessels stated in section V.A above, this rule The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act that missed the opening and have to will not have a significant economic of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires wait until the next scheduled opening. impact on any vessel owner or operator. Federal agencies to assess the effects of While the Coast Guard does Under section 213(a) of the Small their discretionary regulatory actions. In acknowledge that there may be Business Regulatory Enforcement particular, the Act addresses actions additional vessels waiting for openings Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), that may result in the expenditure by a due to this change, it should not have we want to assist small entities in State, local, or tribal government, in the a substantial negative impact on land understanding this rule. If the rule aggregate, or by the private sector of and maritime traffic as it mirrors the would affect your small business, $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or current operating schedule Monday organization, or governmental more in any one year. Though this rule through Friday. jurisdiction and you have questions will not result in such an expenditure,

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we do discuss the effects of this rule § 117.269 Biscayne Bay. I. Table of Abbreviations elsewhere in this preamble. The Venetian Causeway Bridge (East), CFR Code of Federal Regulations F. Environment across Miami Beach Channel. The draw DHS Department of Homeland Security shall open on signal, except that from 7 FR Federal Register We have analyzed this rule under a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, including Federal NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking Department of Homeland Security holidays, the draw need only open on § Section Management Directive 023–01 and the hour and half hour. U.S.C. United States Code Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, Dated: February 8, 2018. II. Background Information and which guides the Coast Guard in Peter J. Brown, Regulatory History complying with the National Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, The Coast Guard is issuing this Environmental Policy Act of 1969 Seventh Coast Guard District. temporary rule without prior notice and (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and [FR Doc. 2018–08011 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] opportunity to comment pursuant to have made a determination that this BILLING CODE 9110–04–P authority under section 4(a) of the action is one of a category of actions Administrative Procedure Act (APA) which do not individually or (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision cumulatively have a significant effect on DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND authorizes an agency to issue a rule the human environment. This rule SECURITY without prior notice and opportunity to simply promulgates the operating comment when the agency for good regulations or procedures for Coast Guard cause finds that those procedures are drawbridges. This action is categorically ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary excluded from further review, under 33 CFR Part 165 to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that Instruction. [Docket Number USCG–2018–0205] good cause exists for not publishing a A Record of Environmental RIN 1625–AA00 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) Consideration and a Memorandum for with respect to this rule because of the the Record are not required for this rule. Safety Zone; Barge PFE–LB444, San emergent nature of the situation. G. Protest Activities Joaquin River, Blackslough Landing, Delaying the effective date of this rule CA would be impracticable because The Coast Guard respects the First immediate action is needed protect Amendment rights of protesters. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. personnel, vessels, and the marine Protesters are asked to contact the ACTION: Temporary final rule. environment from potential hazards person listed in the FOR FURTHER associated with the barge and associated INFORMATION CONTACT section to SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is recovery efforts. coordinate protest activities so that your establishing a temporary safety zone for Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast message can be received without navigable waters of the San Joaquin Guard finds that good cause exists for jeopardizing the safety or security of River due to an unstable, partially making this rule effective less than 30 people, places or vessels. submerged barge with hull number days after publication in the Federal PFE–LB444. The temporary safety zone Register. A barge with hull number List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117 is needed to protect personnel, vessels, PFE–LB444 broke free from its mooring and the marine environment from Bridges. near Blackslough Landing and sank in potential hazards created by the barge the navigable channel. This vessel has For the reasons discussed in the and associated recovery efforts. Entry of since been temporarily secured to shore. preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 vessels or persons into this zone is The barge remains in an unstable CFR part 117 as follows: prohibited unless specifically condition and continues to shift in authorized by the Captain of the Port orientation and aspect. A safety zone is PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE San Francisco. OPERATION REGULATIONS needed to protect personnel, vessels, DATES: This rule is effective without and the marine environment from actual notice from April 17, 2018 until potential hazards associated with the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 117 April 30, 2018. For the purposes of barge and associated recovery efforts. continues to read as follows: enforcement, actual notice will be used III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; from March 30, 2018 until April 17, Department of Homeland Security Delegation 2018. The Coast Guard is issuing this rule No. 0170.1. under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 ADDRESSES: To view documents U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, ■ 2. Amend § 117.261 by revising mentioned in this preamble as being paragraph (nn) to read as follows: 6.04–6, 160.5; Department of Homeland available in the docket, go to http:// Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which § 117.261 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018– collectively authorize the Coast Guard from St. Marys River to Key Largo. 0205 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click to establish safety zones. The Captain of ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket * * * * * the Port San Francisco (COTP) has Folder on the line associated with this determined that potential hazards (nn) The Venetian Causeway Bridge rule. (West), mile 1088.6, at Miami. The draw associated with the barge and associated FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If recovery efforts starting March 30, 2018, shall open on signal, except that from 7 you have questions on this rule, call or a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, including Federal will be a safety concern for anyone email Lieutenant Junior Grade Emily K. within a 90-yard radius of the barge. holidays, the draw need only open on Rowan, U.S. Coast Guard Sector San the hour and half hour. This rule is needed to protect personnel, Francisco; telephone 415–399–7443, vessels, and the marine environment in * * * * * email [email protected]. the navigable waters within the safety ■ 3. Revise § 117.269 to read as follows: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: zone.

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IV. Discussion of the Rule businesses, not-for-profit organizations effect on the States, on the relationship This rule establishes a temporary that are independently owned and between the national government and safety zone from March 30, 2018 operated and are not dominant in their the States, or on the distribution of through April 30, 2018. The safety zone fields, and governmental jurisdictions power and responsibilities among the will cover all navigable waters within with populations of less than 50,000. various levels of government. We have 90 yards of the unstable barge and The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. analyzed this rule under that Order and associated recovery efforts centered in 605(b) that this rule will not have a have determined that it is consistent approximate position 37°59′41.88″ N, significant economic impact on a with the fundamental federalism 121°25′8.88″ W (NAD 83). The effect of substantial number of small entities. principles and preemption requirements the temporary safety zone is intended to This rule may affect the following described in Executive Order 13132. protect personnel, vessels, and the entities, some of which may be small Also, this rule does not have tribal marine environment in these navigable entities: Owners and operators of implications under Executive Order waters from potential hazards associated waterfront facilities, commercial 13175, Consultation and Coordination with the barge and associated recovery vessels, and pleasure craft engaged in with Indian Tribal Governments, efforts. No vessel or person will be recreational activities and sightseeing, if because it does not have a substantial permitted to enter the safety zone these facilities or vessels are in the direct effect on one or more Indian without obtaining permission from the vicinity of the safety zone at times when tribes, on the relationship between the COTP or a designated representative. this zone is being enforced. This rule Federal Government and Indian tribes, will not have a significant economic or on the distribution of power and V. Regulatory Analyses impact on a substantial number of small responsibilities between the Federal We developed this rule after entities for the following reasons: (i) Government and Indian tribes. If you considering numerous statutes and This rule will encompass only a small believe this rule has implications for Executive orders related to rulemaking. portion of the waterway for a limited federalism or Indian tribes, please Below we summarize our analyses period of time, and (ii) the maritime contact the person listed in the FOR based on a number of these statutes and public will be advised in advance of FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section Executive orders, and we discuss First these safety zones via Broadcast Notice above. Amendment rights of protestors. to Mariners. Under section 213(a) of the Small E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act A. Regulatory Planning and Review Business Regulatory Enforcement The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires direct agencies to assess the costs and we want to assist small entities in Federal agencies to assess the effects of benefits of available regulatory understanding this rule. If the rule their discretionary regulatory actions. In alternatives and, if regulation is would affect your small business, particular, the Act addresses actions necessary, to select regulatory organization, or governmental that may result in the expenditure by a approaches that maximize net benefits. jurisdiction and you have questions State, local, or tribal government, in the Executive Order 13771 directs agencies concerning its provisions or options for aggregate, or by the private sector of to control regulatory costs through a compliance, please contact the person $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or budgeting process. This rule has not listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION more in any one year. Though this rule been designated a ‘‘significant CONTACT section. will not result in such an expenditure, regulatory action,’’ under Executive Small businesses may send comments we do discuss the effects of this rule Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has on the actions of Federal employees elsewhere in this preamble. not been reviewed by the Office of who enforce, or otherwise determine F. Environment Management and Budget (OMB), and compliance with, Federal regulations to pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt the Small Business and Agriculture We have analyzed this rule under from the requirements of Executive Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman Department of Homeland Security Order 13771. and the Regional Small Business Management Directive 023–01, which This regulatory action determination Regulatory Fairness Boards. The guides the Coast Guard in complying is based on the limited duration and Ombudsman evaluates these actions with the National Environmental Policy narrowly tailored geographic area of the annually and rates each agency’s Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and safety zone. Although this rule restricts responsiveness to small business. If you have determined that this action is one access to the waters encompassed by the wish to comment on actions by of a category of actions that do not safety zone, the effect of this rule will employees of the Coast Guard, call 1– individually or cumulatively have a not be significant because the local 888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The significant effect on the human waterway users will be notified via Coast Guard will not retaliate against environment. This rule involves safety public Broadcast Notice to Mariners to small entities that question or complain zones of limited size and duration. It is ensure the safety zone will result in about this rule or any policy or action categorically excluded from further minimum impact. The entities most of the Coast Guard. review under Categorical Exclusion likely to be affected are waterfront L60(d) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS facilities, commercial vessels, and C. Collection of Information Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01, pleasure craft engaged in recreational This rule will not call for a new Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental activities. collection of information under the Consideration supporting this Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 determination will be prepared and B. Impact on Small Entities U.S.C. 3501–3520). submitted after issuance or publication The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 in accordance with DHS Instruction D. Federalism and Indian Tribal (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 01. requires federal agencies to consider the Governments potential impact of regulations on small A rule has implications for federalism G. Protest Activities entities during rulemaking. The term under Executive Order 13132, The Coast Guard respects the First ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small Federalism, if it has a substantial direct Amendment rights of protesters.

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Protesters are asked to contact the (3) Vessel operators desiring to enter call or email Lieutenant Scott Ledee, person listed in the FOR FURTHER or operate within the safety zone must Waterways Management Division Chief, INFORMATION CONTACT section to contact the COTP or a designated Sector Key West, FL, U.S. Coast Guard; coordinate protest activities so that your representative to obtain permission to telephone (305) 292–8768, email message can be received without do so. Vessel operators given permission [email protected]. jeopardizing the safety or security of to enter or operate in the safety zone SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: people, places or vessels. must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or a designated I. Table of Abbreviations List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 representative. Persons and vessels may COTP Captain of the Port Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation request permission to enter the safety CFR Code of Federal Regulations (water), Reporting and recordkeeping zones on VHF–23A or through the 24- DHS Department of Homeland Security requirements, Security measures, hour Command Center at telephone FR Federal Register Waterways. (415) 399–3547. NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking § Section For the reasons discussed in the Dated: March 29, 2018 U.S.C. United States Code preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 Anthony J. Ceraolo, II. Background, Purpose, and Legal CFR part 165 as follows: Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, San Francisco. Basis PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION Swim events and marine events are AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS [FR Doc. 2018–08012 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P held on an annual recurring basis on the navigable waters within the Sector Key ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 West COTP Zone. In the past, the Coast continues to read as follows: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Guard has established safety zones for Authority: 33 U.S.C 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; SECURITY these annual recurring events on a case 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; by case basis to ensure the protection of Department of Homeland Security Delegation Coast Guard the maritime public and event No. 0170.1 participants from the hazards associated ■ 2. Add § 165.T11–921 to read as 33 CFR Part 165 with these events. This rule will follows: [Docket Number USCG–2017–0159] consistently apprise the public in a timely manner through permanent § 165.T11–921 Safety Zone; Barge PFE– RIN 1625–AA00 publication in Title 33 of the Code of LB444, San Joaquin River, Blackslough Federal Regulations. The Table in this Landing, CA. Safety Zone; Recurring Marine Events, rule lists each annual recurring event Sector Key West, Florida (a) Location. The following area is a requiring a regulated area as safety zone: all navigable waters within AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. administered by the Coast Guard. 90 yards of the unstable, partially ACTION: Final rule. By establishing a permanent submerged barge and associated regulation containing these annual recovery efforts centered in approximate SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ recurring marine events, the Coast position 37 59 41.88 N, 121 25 8.88 W establishing moving safety zones for Guard would eliminate the need to (NAD 83). certain waters within the Sector Key establish temporary rules for events that (b) Enforcement period. The zone West Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone occur on an annual basis. On May 16, described in paragraph (a) of this for five annually recurring marine 2017, the Coast Guard published a section will be enforced from March 30, events. This action is necessary to notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 2018 through April 30, 2018. The provide for the safety of the titled Safety Zone; Recurring Marine Captain of the Port San Francisco participants, participant vessels, and the Events, Sector Key West, Florida, 82 FR (COTP) will notify the maritime general public on the navigable waters 22448. There we stated why we issued community of periods during which of the United States during these events. the NPRM, and invited comments on these zones will be enforced via When these safety zones are activated our proposed regulatory action related Broadcast Notice to Mariners in and subject to enforcement, this rule to these recurring marine events. During accordance with 33 CFR 165.7. would prohibit persons and vessels, the comment period that ended June 15, (c) Definitions. As used in this other than those participating in the 2017, we received no comments. section, ‘‘designated representative’’ event, from entering, transiting through, The legal basis and authorities for this means a Coast Guard Patrol anchoring in, or remaining within the rule is found in 33 U.S.C. 1231. Commander, including a Coast Guard regulated area unless authorized by the III. Discussion of Comments, Changes, coxswain, petty officer, or other officer COTP Key West or a designated and the Rule on a Coast Guard vessel or a Federal, representative. State, or local officer designated by or As noted above, we received no DATES: This rule is effective May 17, assisting the COTP in the enforcement comments on our NPRM published May 2018. of the safety zone. 16, 2017. There are no changes in the (d) Regulations. (1) Under the general ADDRESSES: To view documents regulatory text of this rule from the regulations in 33 CFR part 165, subpart mentioned in this preamble as being proposed rule in the NPRM. This rule C, entry into, transiting or anchoring available in the docket, go to http:// establishes five new annually recurring within this safety zone is prohibited www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017– marine events to 33 CFR 165.786, as unless authorized by the COTP or the 0159 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click listed in the attached Table to § 165.786. COTP’s designated representative. ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket The Table provides the event name, the (2) The safety zone is closed to all Folder on the line associated with this sponsor name, the location of the event, vessel traffic, except as may be rule. and the approximate date and time of permitted by the COTP or a designated FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If each event. The specific times, dates, representative. you have questions on this rulemaking, regulated areas and enforcement period

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for each event will be provided through Notice of Enforcement published in the D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Broadcast Notice to Mariners, a Notice Federal Register. Governments of Enforcement published in the Federal Register, and the Local Notice to B. Impact on Small Entities A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Mariners which can be found at the The Regulatory Flexibility Act of following link: https:// Federalism, if it has a substantial direct 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, effect on the States, on the relationship www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName= requires Federal agencies to consider lnmDistrict®ion=7. between the national government and the potential impact of regulations on the States, or on the distribution of The safety zones established by this small entities during rulemaking. The rule would cover all waters within 50 power and responsibilities among the term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small various levels of government. We have yards in front of the lead safety vessel businesses, not-for-profit organizations preceding the first event participants, 50 analyzed this rule under that Order and that are independently owned and yards behind the safety vessel trailing have determined that it is consistent operated and are not dominant in their the last event participants, and at all with the fundamental federalism fields, and governmental jurisdictions times extend 100 yards on either side of principles and preemption requirements the safety vessels. with populations of less than 50,000. described in Executive Order 13132. The Coast Guard received no comments This rule prevents vessels from Also, this rule does not have tribal from the Small Business Administration transiting areas specifically designated implications under Executive Order as safety zones during the periods of on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard 13175, Consultation and Coordination enforcement to ensure the protection of certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this with Indian Tribal Governments, the maritime public and event rule will not have a significant because it would not have a substantial participants from the hazards associated economic impact on a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian with the listed annual recurring events. number of small entities. tribes, on the relationship between the No vessel or person would be permitted While some owners or operators of Federal Government and Indian tribes, to enter the safety zone without vessels intending to transit the safety or on the distribution of power and obtaining permission from the COTP zones may be small entities, for the responsibilities between the Federal Key West or a designated representative. reasons stated in section IV.A above, Government and Indian tribes. If you The regulatory text appears at the end this rule would not have a significant believe this rule has implications for of this document. economic impact on any vessel owner federalism or Indian tribes, please FOR or operator. contact the person listed in the IV. Regulatory Analyses FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Under section 213(a) of the Small We developed this rule after Business Regulatory Enforcement E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act considering numerous statutes and Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), executive orders related to rulemaking. The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Below we summarize our analyses we want to assist small entities in of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires based on a number of these statutes and understanding this rule. If the rule Federal agencies to assess the effects of executive orders and we discuss First would affect your small business, their discretionary regulatory actions. In Amendment rights of protestors. organization, or governmental particular, the Act addresses actions jurisdiction and you have questions that may result in the expenditure by a A. Regulatory Planning and Review concerning its provisions or options for State, local, or tribal government, in the Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 compliance, please contact the person aggregate, or by the private sector of direct agencies to assess the costs and listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or benefits of available regulatory CONTACT section. more in any one year. Though this rule alternatives and, if regulation is Small businesses may send comments would not result in such an necessary, to select regulatory on the actions of Federal employees expenditure, we do discuss the effects of approaches that maximize net benefits. who enforce, or otherwise determine this rule elsewhere in this preamble. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies compliance with, Federal regulations to F. Environment to control regulatory costs through a the Small Business and Agriculture budgeting process. This rule has not Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman We have analyzed this rule under been designated a ‘‘significant and the Regional Small Business Department of Homeland Security regulatory action,’’ under Executive Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Directive 023–01, which guides the Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has Ombudsman evaluates these actions Coast Guard in complying with the not been reviewed by the Office of annually and rates each agency’s National Environmental Policy Act of Management and Budget (OMB), and responsiveness to small business. If you 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt wish to comment on actions by determined that this action is one of a from the requirements of Executive category of actions that do not employees of the Coast Guard, call 1– Order 13771. individually or cumulatively have a 888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The This regulatory action determination significant effect on the human Coast Guard will not retaliate against is based on: (1) The safety zones would environment. This rule involves the only be enforced during limited time small entities that question or complain establishment of safety zones. It is intervals during the swim and paddle about this rule or any policy or action categorically excluded from further events; (2) vessels may be authorized to of the Coast Guard. review under paragraph L60(a) of enter the regulated areas with C. Collection of Information Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction permission of the COTP Key West or a Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 01. A designated representative; and (3) This rule would not call for a new Record of Environmental Consideration advanced notification of closures will be collection of information under the supporting this determination is made via Local Notice to Mariners, Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 available in the docket where indicated Broadcast to Mariners, and through a U.S.C. 3501–3520). under ADDRESSES.

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G. Protest Activities § 165.786 Safety Zone; recurring marine within the regulated area during the events, Sector Key West, Florida. enforcement period shall contact the The Coast Guard respects the First (a) Regulations. (1) In accordance with COTP Sector Key West or the designated Amendment rights of protesters. 33 CFR 165.23, entering, transiting on-scene representative via VHF Protesters are asked to contact the through, anchoring in, or remaining channel 16 or call the Sector Key West person listed in the FOR FURTHER within the safety zones listed in the Command Center at (305) 292–8727 to INFORMATION CONTACT section to Table to § 165.786 during periods of obtain permission. coordinate protest activities so that your enforcement is prohibited unless (b) Definition. The term ‘‘designated message can be received without authorized by the Captain of the Port representative’’ means Coast Guard jeopardizing the safety or security of (COTP) Sector Key West or a designated Patrol Commanders, including Coast people, places, or vessels. representative. Guard coxswains, petty officers, and List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 (2) These regulations will be enforced other officers operating Coast Guard for the duration of each event. vessels, and Federal, state, and local Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation Notifications of exacts dates and times officers designated by or assisting the (water), Reporting and recordkeeping of the enforcement period will be made COTP Key West in the enforcement of requirements, Security measures, to the local maritime community the regulated areas. Waterways. through the Local Notice to Mariners (c) The COTP Key West or designated For the reasons discussed in the and Broadcast Notice to Mariners and representative may delay or terminate preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 through a Notice of Enforcement in the any event in this subpart at any time to CFR part 165 as follows: Federal Register well in advance of the ensure safety of life or property. Such events. Mariners should consult the action may be justified as a result of PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION Federal Register or their Local Notice to weather, traffic density, spectator AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS Mariners to remain apprised of schedule operation, or participant behavior. their Local Notice to Mariners to remain (d) The regulated area for all marine ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 apprised of schedule or event changes. events listed in Table 1 of § 165.786 is continues to read as follows: (3) During periods of enforcement, that area of navigable waters within 50 Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; upon being hailed by a Coast Guard yards in front of the lead safety vessel 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, 160.5; vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or preceding the first event participants, 50 Department of Homeland Security Delegation other means, the operator must proceed yards behind the safety vessel trailing No. 0170.1. as directed. the last event participants, and at all ■ 2. Add a new § 165.786 to read as (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter, times extend 100 yards on either side of follows: transit through, anchor in, or remain safety vessels.

TABLE TO § 165.786 [Datum NAD 1983]

4.0 APRIL

4.1 Key West Paddle Board Classic ...... Event Type: Paddle Event. Sponsor: Lazy Dog Adventure Outfitters. Dates: A one day event held on the last weekend in April. Time (Approximate): 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., daily. Location(s): Begins at Higgs Beach in Key West, Florida at a point Latitude 24°32.81′ N, longitude 081°47.20′ W, thence west offshore of Fort Zach State Park to latitude 24°32.72′ N, longitude 081°48.77′ W, thence north through Key West Harbor to latitude 24°34.10′ N, longitude 081°48.14′ W, thence east through Fleming Cut to latitude 24°34.42′ N, longitude 081°45.08′ W, south on Cow Key Channel to latitude 24°33.04′ N, longitude 081°44.98′ W, and thence west to point of origin at latitude 24°32.81′ N, longitude 081°47.20′ W.

6.0 JUNE

6.1 FKCC Swim Around Key West ...... Event Type: Swim Event. Sponsor: Florida Keys Community College. Dates: A one day event held on a Saturday in June. Time (Approximate): 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location(s): Begins at Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida at a point Latitude 24°33.01′ N, longitude 081°46.47′ W, thence west offshore of Fort Zach State Park to latitude 24°32.72′ N, longitude 081°48.77′ W, thence north through Key West Harbor to latitude 24°34.10′ N, longitude 081°48.14′ W, thence east through Fleming Cut to latitude 24°34.42′ N, longitude 081°45.08′ W, south on Cow Key Channel to latitude 24°33.04′ N, longitude 081°44.98′ W, and thence west to point of origin at latitude 24°33.01′ N, longitude 081°46.47′ W.

6.2 Annual Swim Around Key West ...... Event Type: Swim Event. Sponsor: Key West Athletic Association. Dates: A one day event held on a Saturday in June. Time (Approximate): 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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TABLE TO § 165.786—Continued [Datum NAD 1983] Location(s): Begins at Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida at a point Latitude 24°33.01′ N, longitude 081°46.47′ W, thence west offshore of Fort Zach State Park to latitude 24°32.72′ N, longitude 081°48.77′ W, thence north through Key West Harbor to latitude 24°34.10′ N, longitude 081°48.14′ W, thence east through Fleming Cut to latitude 24°34.42′ N, longitude 081°45.08′ W, south on Cow Key Channel to latitude 24°33.04′ N, longitude 081°44.98′ W, and thence west to point of origin at latitude 24°33.01′ N, longitude 081°46.47′ W.

7.0 JULY

7.1 Hemingway Paddle Board Race ...... Event Type: Paddle Event. Sponsor: Hemingway Sunset Run LLC. Dates: A one day event held on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday in July. Time (Approximate): 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location(s): Begins at Higgs Beach in Key West, Florida at a point Latitude 24°32.79′ N, longitude 081°47.74′ W, thence east to latitude 24°32.56′ N, longitude 081°47.11′ W, thence east to latitude 24°33.01′ N, longitude 081°46.47′ W, thence west to latitude 24°32.56′ N, longitude 081°47.11′ W, and thence west to point of origin at latitude 24°32.79′ N, longitude 081°47.74′ W.

9.0 SEPTEMBER

9.1 Swim for Alligator Lighthouse ...... Event Type: Swim Event. Sponsor: Friends of the Pool. Dates: A one day event held on the 3rd Saturday in September. Time (Approximate): 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location(s) (Primary): Beginning at a point Latitude 24°54.82′ N, longitude 080°38.03′ W, thence to latitude 24°54.36′ N, longitude 080°37.72′ W, thence to latitude 24°51.07′ N, longitude 080°37.14′ W, thence to latitude 24°54.36′ N, longitude 080°37.72′ W, thence to point of origin at latitude 24°54.82′ N, longitude 080°38.03′ W. Location(s) (Alternate)1: Beginning at a point Latitude 24°54.82′ N, longitude 080°38.03′ W, thence to latitude 24°53.25′ N, longitude 080°37.04′ W, thence to latitude 24°52.05′ N, longitude 080°38.85′ W, thence to latitude 24°54.36′ N, longitude 080°37.72′ W, thence to point of origin at latitude 24°54.82′ N, longitude 080°38.03′ W.

Dated: April 3, 2018. of the Keesler Air Force Base (KAFB) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 81st Jeffrey A. Janszen, located in Biloxi, Mississippi, on behalf Security Forces Anti-Terrorism Office, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the of a request by the United States Air KAFB, located in Biloxi, Mississippi is Port Key West. Force (USAF) 81st Security Forces Anti- responsible for United States Air Force [FR Doc. 2018–08014 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Terrorism Office. The no anchorage perimeter security at KAFB located in BILLING CODE 9110–04–P restricted area will be established by Biloxi, Mississippi. In accordance with placing 12 buoys to demarcate the Department of Defense and Department approximately 10,000 feet of shoreline of the Air Force guidance, the 81st DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE east to west and extend approximately Security Forces Anti-Terrorism Office is 150 feet from the shoreline of the base. responsible for the antiterrorism efforts Department of the Army, Corps of The restricted area is essential to and force protection of Department of Engineers address a major anti-terrorism and the Air Force assets under his or her safety concern due to the lack of charge. In response to a request by the 33 CFR Part 334 perimeter fencing or physical denial United States Air Force, and pursuant to system. its authorities in Section 7 of the Rivers [COE–2017–0007] and Harbors Act of 1917 (40 Stat. 266; DATES: Effective Date: May 17, 2018. United States Air Force 81st Security 33 U.S.C. 1) and Chapter XIX of the Forces Anti-Terrorism Office, ADDRESSES: U.S. Army Corps of Army Appropriations Act of 1919 (40 Restricted Area, Keesler Air Force Engineers, Attn: CECW–CO (David Stat. 892; 33 U.S.C. 3), the Corps is Base, Biloxi, Mississippi Olson), 441 G Street NW, Washington, amending the regulations in 33 CFR part DC 20314–1000. 334 by establishing a new restricted AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, area. DoD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. The proposed rule was published in ACTION: Final rule. David Olson, Headquarters, Operations the November 16, 2017, edition of the and Regulatory Community of Practice, Federal Register (82 FR 53440) and the SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of Washington, DC at 202–761–4922 or Mr. docket number was COE–2017–0007. In Engineers (Corps) is establishing a no Don Mroczko, U.S. Army Corps of response to the proposal, four comments anchorage restricted area within waters Engineers, Mobile District, at 251–690– were received. One commenter stated along the Back Bay of Biloxi shoreline 3185. support for the project. Three agency

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comments were received stating no or operator. In addition, the restricted § 334.787 81st Security Forces Anti- objections to the proposal regarding area is necessary to address a major anti- Terrorism Office, Keesler Air Force Base, cultural resources and fish and wildlife terrorism and safety concern due to the Biloxi, Mississippi; no anchorage restricted area. habitat. lack of perimeter fencing or physical In response to a request by the United denial system. Small entities can utilize (a) The area. The restricted area shall States Air Force, and pursuant to its navigable waters outside of the encompass all navigable waters of the authorities in Section 7 of the Rivers restricted area. Small entities may also United States, as defined at 33 CFR part and Harbors Act of 1917 (40 Stat. 266; transit the restricted area as long as they 329, contiguous to the area identified as 33 U.S.C. 1) and Chapter XIX of the obtain permission from the USAF 81st Keesler Air Force Base (KAFB) and the Army Appropriations Act of 1919 (40 Security Forces Anti-Terrorism Office, mean high water level within an area Stat. 892; 33 U.S.C. 3), the Corps is bounded by the shore and buoys from amending the regulations in 33 CFR part KAFB, Biloxi, Mississippi, or its authorized representative. The restricted the east to the west of the area starting 334 by establishing a new restricted ° ′ ″ area is necessary for security of KAFB. at: Latitude 30 25 11.73 N, longitude area. 88°54′57.69″ W, thence to latitude The Corps determined that the restricted ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ Procedural Requirements area would have practically no 30 25 11.85 N, longitude 88 55 3.46 W, thence to latitude 30°25′8.00″ N, a. Regulatory Planning and Review. economic impact on the public, any longitude 88°55′10.10″ W, thence to Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 anticipated navigational hazard or latitude 30°25′4.15″ N, longitude direct agencies to assess the costs and interference with existing waterway ° ′ ″ benefits of available regulatory 88 55 16.74 W, thence to latitude traffic. After considering the economic 30°25′6.96″ N, longitude 88°55′24.12″ alternatives and, if regulation is impacts of this restricted area regulation ° ′ ″ necessary, to select regulatory W, thence to latitude 30 25 1.83 N, on small entities, I certify that this longitude 88°55′30.01″ W, thence to approaches that maximize net benefits. action will not have a significant impact ° ′ ″ Executive Order 13771 directs agencies latitude 30 24 56.15 N, longitude on a substantial number of small 88°55′34.16″ W, thence to latitude to control regulatory costs through a entities. ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ budgeting process. This rule has not 30 24 51.14 N, longitude 88 55 39.56 c. Review Under the National W, thence to latitude 30°24′47.48″ N, been designated a ‘‘significant ° ′ ″ regulatory action,’’ under Executive Environmental Policy Act. This rule will longitude 88 55 46.64 W, thence to not have a significant impact to the latitude 30°24′51.08″ N, longitude Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has ° ′ ″ quality of the human environment and, 88 55 53.46 W, thence to latitude not been reviewed by the Office of ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ Management and Budget (OMB), and therefore, preparation of an 30 24 55.30 N, longitude 88 55 59.91 W, thence to latitude 30°24′56.87″ N, pursuant to OMB guidance because it is environmental impact statement is not ° ′ ″ exempt from the requirements of required. An environmental assessment longitude 88 56 7.40 W. The datum is Executive Order 13771. has been prepared. It may be reviewed NAD–83. The Corps has made a determination at the District office listed at the end of (b) The regulations. (1) All persons, this rule is not a significant regulatory the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT swimmers, vessels and other craft, action. This regulatory action section, above. except those vessels under the determination is based on the size, supervision or contract to local military d. Unfunded Mandates Act. This rule duration, and location of the restricted or USAF authority, vessels of the United area. The restricted area occupies a does not impose an enforceable duty States Coast Guard, and local or state small portion of the waterway and a among the private sector and, therefore, law enforcement vessels, are prohibited vessel that needs to transit the restricted is not a Federal private sector mandate from entering the restricted area without area may do so if the operator of the and is not subject to the requirements of permission from the USAF 81st Security vessel obtains permission from the Section 202 or 205 of the Unfunded Forces Anti-Terrorism Office, KAFB or USAF 81st Security Forces Anti- Mandates Reform Act (Pub. L. 104–4, its authorized representative. 109 Stat. 48, 2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.). We Terrorism Office, KAFB or its (2) The restricted area is in effect have also found under Section 203 of authorized representative. twenty-four hours per day and seven b. Impact on Small Entities. the Act, that small governments will not days a week (24/7). The Regulatory Flexibility Act of be significantly or uniquely affected by 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, this rule. (3) Should warranted access into the requires Federal agencies to consider restricted navigation area be needed, all the potential impact of regulations on List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 334 entities are required to contact the USAF 81st Security Forces Anti- small entities during rulemaking. The Danger zones, Navigation (water), term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small Terrorism Office, KAFB, Biloxi, Restricted areas, Waterways. businesses, not-for-profit organizations Mississippi, or its authorized that are independently owned and For the reasons set out in the representative. operated and are not dominant in their preamble, the Corps amends 33 CFR (c) Enforcement. The regulation in fields, and governmental jurisdictions part 334 as follows: this section shall be enforced by the with populations of less than 50,000. USAF 81st Security Forces Anti- The Corps certifies under 5 U.S.C. PART 334—DANGER ZONE AND Terrorism Office, KAFB and/or such 605(b) that this rule would not have a RESTRICTED AREA REGULATIONS agencies or persons as that office may significant economic impact on a designate. substantial number of small entities. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 334 Dated: April 6, 2018. While some owners or operators of continues to read as follows: vessels that intend to transit the Thomas P. Smith, restricted area may be small entities, for Authority: 40 Stat. 266 (33 U.S.C. 1) and Chief, Operations and Regulatory Division, the reasons stated in paragraph (a) above 40 Stat. 892 (33 U.S.C. 3). Directorate of Civil Works. this rule would not have a significant ■ 2. Add § 334.787 to read as follows: [FR Doc. 2018–07919 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] economic impact on any vessel owner BILLING CODE 3720–58–P

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LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION councils within the period established councils’ oversight functions have been by the Act and part 1603. In 1976, 46 replaced adequately by other offices and 45 CFR Part 1603 state advisory councils were in processes established since 1974. existence, but later reports reflect that Complainants not only have more State Advisory Councils many of these councils rarely, if ever, audiences—including LSC’s OIG, LSC’s AGENCY: Legal Services Corporation. met. Letter from Suzanne B. Glasow, Office of Compliance and Enforcement Senior Counsel for Operations and (OCE), and state bodies—for their ACTION: Final rule. Regulations, Office of General Counsel, complaints, but they also have more SUMMARY: This final rule removes the to Mike Sims, Office of Rep. Pete Laney vehicles for filing complaints, including Legal Services Corporation (LSC) at 1 (Sept. 19, 1989). By 1983, only six by phone, postal mail, email, online, regulation on state advisory councils. state advisory councils appeared to be and through grantee grievance LSC believes this action is appropriate operational and by 1989, only Colorado procedures. The OIG and OCE go because the state advisory councils are and Indiana had functioning state beyond the state advisory committees’ no longer active and their oversight advisory councils. Id. After a diligent narrow role of collecting alleged functions have been replaced search of its records, LSC concluded violations by also investigating the adequately by other offices and that there currently are no active state allegations and using various tools to processes established since the advisory councils and that LSC has no ensure grantee compliance. regulation was promulgated. Executive records of complaints forwarded from Furthermore, state and local funding, Orders 13563, ‘‘Improving Regulation the state advisory councils. state access to justice commissions, and the role of state and local bars in and Regulatory Review,’’ and 13771, II. History of This Rulemaking ‘‘Reducing Regulation and Controlling appointing grantee board members all Regulatory Costs,’’ direct agencies to In 2014, LSC’s Office of the Inspector ensure that there is continued local review their existing regulations and General (OIG) recommended that LSC involvement in legal aid funded by LSC. either ensure that the state advisory repeal or revise any that are obsolete or LSC’s analysis of these mechanisms is councils have been established and are unnecessarily burdensome. Although covered in greater detail in the operational or rescind part 1603. LSC is LSC is not an agency of the Federal Justification Memorandum for rescinding part 1603 for four reasons: (1) government subject to either Executive Rulemaking to Rescind 45 CFR part LSC complied with the requirements of order, LSC regularly reviews its 1603—State Advisory Councils section 1004(f) of the LSC Act by regulations and has determined that this (Justification Memo), available at requesting state governors to appoint regulation can be eliminated. www.lsc.gov/rulemaking. state advisory councils within the On April 23, 2017, the Committee DATES: This final rule is effective on period established by the Act and part approved Management’s proposed May 17, 2018. 1603; (2) section 1004(f) of the LSC Act 2017–2018 rulemaking agenda, which FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and part 1603 provide LSC with included rescinding 45 CFR part 1603 as Stefanie K. Davis, Assistant General discretion to exercise or not exercise the a priority rulemaking item. On October Counsel, Legal Services Corporation, option to appoint state councils; (3) to 15, 2017, the Committee voted to 3333 K Street NW, Washington, DC LSC’s knowledge, there are no recommend that the Board authorize 20007; (202) 295–1563 (phone), (202) functioning state advisory councils; and LSC to begin rulemaking on part 1603. 337–6519 (fax), or [email protected]. (4) there are now numerous oversight On October 17, 2017, the Board SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mechanisms that fulfill the function of authorized LSC to begin rulemaking. On the state advisory councils. I. Background January 21, 2018, the Committee voted At its January 2015 meeting, the to recommend that the Board authorize Section 1004(f) of the Legal Services Operations and Regulations Committee publication of a Notice of Proposed Corporation Act of 1974 required that (Committee) of LSC’s Board of Directors Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to repeal ‘‘within six months after the first (Board) recommended including the part 1603. On January 23, 2018, the meeting of the Board, the Board request repeal of part 1603 on LSC’s regulatory Board authorized publication of the the Governor of each State to appoint a agenda, but made the initiative a low NPRM with a 30-day comment period. nine-member advisory council for each priority. On February 1, 2018, LSC published the state.’’ 42 U.S.C. 2996c(f). If ninety days On January 30, 2017, the President NPRM in the Federal Register, 83 FR elapsed without the Governor’s signed Executive Order 13771, 4826. appointing the advisory council, then ‘‘Reducing Regulation and Controlling On April 8, 2018, the Committee ‘‘the Board [was] authorized to appoint Regulatory Costs.’’ Through this voted to recommend that the Board such a council.’’ Id. LSC implemented Executive order, the President directed adopt this final rule and approve its this statutory requirement in 1975 at 45 the heads of executive departments and publication in the Federal Register. On CFR part 1603. agencies to identify at least two prior April 10, 2018, the Board voted to adopt The state advisory councils’ primary regulations to be repealed for each new and publish this final rule. duty was to notify LSC of any ‘‘apparent regulation issued. By operation of the violation’’ by a recipient. 45 CFR LSC Act, LSC is not an executive III. Discussion of the Comment 1603.5. LSC defined ‘‘apparent department or agency subject to the During the 30-day public comment violation’’ as ‘‘a complaint or other Executive order. 42 U.S.C 2996d(e). period, LSC received one comment from written communication alleging facts Consistent with the intent of the a current law student. The commenter which, if established, constitute a Executive order to reduce unnecessary generally supported LSC’s proposal to violation of the [LSC] Act, or any regulations, however, LSC prioritized remove part 1603, citing reasons similar applicable rules, regulations or the repeal of part 1603. to those presented by LSC in the guidelines promulgated pursuant to the Prior to initiating rulemaking, LSC Justification Memo and NPRM. The Act.’’ Id. § 1603.2(b). conducted an analysis of the oversight commenter suggested that the councils LSC met the requirements of § 1004(f) mechanisms that have developed since could be re-established to ensure of the LSC Act by requesting state the LSC Act was passed in 1974. LSC continued local involvement. LSC’s governors to appoint state advisory determined that the state advisory Justification Memo addressed this

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concern directly by describing the appear in the closed rulemaking section SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD variety of mechanisms—for example, at http://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/laws- state Access to Justice Commissions and regulations-guidance/rulemaking/ 49 CFR Parts 1001, 1003, 1004, 1005, recipients’ own grievance procedures— closed-rulemaking. 1007, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1016, 1018, that ensure local involvement in the 1019, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1037, 1090, operations of LSC funding recipients. List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 1603 1100, 1101, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1108, 1110, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1116, The comment also stated that the Advisory committees; Legal services. ‘‘[t]he decision [whether to repeal] 1117, 1119, 1120, 1132, 1133, 1135, should be based on what affect[s] the PART 1603—[REMOVED] 1141, 1144, 1146, 1147, 1150, 1152, United States taxpayers.’’ LSC agrees. 1155, 1177, 1180, 1182, 1184, 1185, 1200, 1220, 1242, 1243, 1244, 1245, LSC does not think it would be a good ■ For the reasons discussed in the use of LSC resources, which include 1246, 1247, 1248, 1253, 1305, 1310, preamble and under the authority of 42 taxpayer money, to rejuvenate the state 1312, 1313, 1319, 1331, and 1333 U.S.C. 2996g(e), LSC is removing 45 advisory councils when their functions are being performed well by a variety of CFR part 1603. [Docket No. EP 746] other mechanisms, as highlighted in the Dated: April 11, 2018. Updating the Code of Federal Justification Memo and the NPRM. Stefanie Davis, Regulations IV. Discussion of the Final Rule Assistant General Counsel. Correction LSC is removing part 1603. In a final [FR Doc. 2018–07963 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] In rule document 2018–06657 rule published elsewhere in this issue of BILLING CODE 7050–01–P beginning on page 15075 in the issue of the Federal Register, LSC is adding to Monday, April 9, 2018, make the part 1603 a regulation governing following correction: requests for testimony and subpoenas On page 15080, in the first column, for documents in cases to which LSC is amendatory instruction 70 should read not a party. as follows: Materials regarding this rulemaking are available in the open rulemaking ■ ‘‘70. In § 1182.2(a)(11), remove ‘‘21 section of LSC’s website at http:// U.S.C. 853a’’ and add in its place ‘‘21 www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/laws-regulations- U.S.C. 862’’. ’’ guidance/rulemaking. After the effective [FR Doc. C1–2018–06657 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] date of the rule, those materials will BILLING CODE 1301–00–D

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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except substantive verbal contact we receive contains notices to the public of the proposed Federal holidays. about this proposed AD. issuance of rules and regulations. The For service information identified in Discussion purpose of these notices is to give interested this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, persons an opportunity to participate in the Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond We issued AD 2017–15–17, rule making prior to the adoption of the final Amendment 39–18977 (82 FR 35644, rules. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 August 1, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–15–17’’), for 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email certain Airbus Model A300 B4–600R DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [email protected]; series airplanes, Model A300 C4–605R internet http://www.airbus.com. You Variant F airplanes, and Model A300 Federal Aviation Administration may view this referenced service F4–600R series airplanes. AD 2017–15– information at the FAA, Transport 17 was prompted by the detection of 14 CFR Part 39 Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., cracking that originated from the Des Moines, WA. For information on the fastener holes in the forward fitting [Docket No. FAA–2018–0277; Product Identifier 2017–NM–124–AD] availability of this material at the FAA, lower radius of frame (FR) 40. AD 2017– call 206–231–3195. 15–17 requires an inspection of the RIN 2120–AA64 lower area of a certain frame radius for Examining the AD Docket cracking, and corrective action if Airworthiness Directives; Airbus You may examine the AD docket on necessary. We issued AD 2017–15–17 to Airplanes the internet at http:// detect and correct cracking in the AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for forward fitting lower radius of FR 40. Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Such cracking could reduce the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 0277; or in person at the Docket structural integrity of the fuselage. (NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m. Since we issued AD 2017–15–17, we and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, have determined that new repetitive SUMMARY: We propose to supersede except Federal holidays. The AD docket inspections of the lower area of a certain Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–15– contains this proposed AD, the frame radius for cracking, and corrective 17, which applies to certain Airbus regulatory evaluation, any comments actions are necessary. Model A300 B4–600R series airplanes, received, and other information. The The European Aviation Safety Agency Model A300 C4–605R Variant F street address for the Docket Operations (EASA), which is the Technical Agent airplanes, and Model A300 F4–600R office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in for the Member States of the European series airplanes. AD 2017–15–17 the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0158, requires an inspection of the lower area be available in the AD docket shortly dated August 25, 2017 (referred to after of a certain frame radius for cracking, after receipt. this as the Mandatory Continuing and corrective action if necessary. Since FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the we issued AD 2017–15–17, we have Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition determined that repetitive inspections International Section, Transport for certain Airbus Model A300 B4–600R and applicable corrective actions are Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South series airplanes, Model A300 C4–605R necessary. This proposed AD would add 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; Variant F airplanes, and Model A300 new repetitive inspections of the lower telephone and fax 206–231–3225. F4–600R series airplanes. The MCAI area of a certain frame radius for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: states: cracking, and corrective actions if Comments Invited Following a full stress analysis of the necessary. We are proposing this AD to Frame (FR) 40 lower area, supported by a address the unsafe condition on these We invite you to send any written Finite Element Model (FEM), of the post-mod products. relevant data, views, or arguments about [modification] 10221 configuration, it was DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD. Send your comments demonstrated that, for the FR40 forward to an address listed under the fitting lower radius, a crack could occur after this proposed AD by June 1, 2018. a certain number of flight cycles (FC). ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, This condition, if not detected and using the procedures found in 14 CFR FAA–2018–0277; Product Identifier corrected, could reduce the structural 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 2017–NM–124–AD’’ at the beginning of integrity of the fuselage. methods: your comments. We specifically invite To address this potential unsafe condition, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory, Airbus established that crack detection could http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the economic, environmental, and energy be achieved through a special detailed instructions for submitting comments. aspects of this proposed AD. We will inspection (SDI) using a high frequency eddy • Fax: 202–493–2251. consider all comments received by the current (HFEC) method, and issued Alert • Mail: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this Operators Transmission (AOT) A57W009–16 Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed AD based on those comments. to provide those inspection instructions. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016–0085 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we to require a one-time SDI of the FR40 lower W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, receive, without change, to http:// area and, depending on findings, Washington, DC 20590. www.regulations.gov, including any accomplishment of applicable corrective • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail personal information you provide. We action(s). After that [EASA] AD was issued, address above between 9 a.m. and will also post a report summarizing each further cracks were detected, originating from

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the fastener hole, and, based on these Costs of Compliance the Administrator finds necessary for findings, it was determined that the We estimate that this proposed AD safety in air commerce. This regulation inspection area must be enlarged, and Airbus is within the scope of that authority issued AOT A57W009–16 Revision (Rev.) 01 affects 94 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2017–15– because it addresses an unsafe condition accordingly. Consequently, EASA issued AD that is likely to exist or develop on 2016–0179 [which corresponds to FAA AD 17, and retained in this proposed AD, take about 4 work-hours per product, at products identified in this rulemaking 2017–15–17], retaining the requirements of action. EASA AD 2016–0085, which was an average labor rate of $85 per work- This AD is issued in accordance with superseded, to extend the area of inspection, hour. Based on these figures, the and to require an additional inspection for estimated cost of the actions that are authority delegated by the Executive aeroplanes that were previously inspected. required by AD 2017–15–17 is $340 per Director, Aircraft Certification Service, The one-time SDI for high cycle A300–600 product. as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. aeroplanes was intended to mitigate the We also estimate that it would take In accordance with that order, issuance highest risks within the fleet, pending about 4 work-hours per product to of ADs is normally a function of the development of instructions for repetitive comply with the basic requirements of Compliance and Airworthiness inspections. this proposed AD. The average labor Division, but during this transition Since EASA AD 2016–0179 was issued, rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on period, the Executive Director has Airbus published SB A300–57–6120 * * * these figures, we estimate the cost of delegated the authority to issue ADs [for] the inspection programme for A300–600 applicable to transport category * * * post-mod 10221 * * * [airplanes]. this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $31,960, or $340 per product. airplanes to the Director of the System The AOT one-time inspection is superseded Oversight Division. by these repetitive inspection SBs. These SBs We have received no definitive data include alternative inspection methods and that would enable us to provide cost Regulatory Findings estimates for the on-condition actions repair solutions in case of findings together We determined that this proposed AD specified in this proposed AD. with the associated inspection programme. would not have federalism implications For the reasons described above, this Paperwork Reduction Act under Executive Order 13132. This [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA proposed AD would not have a AD 2016–0179, which is superseded, * * * A federal agency may not conduct or and defines new inspections methods with sponsor, and a person is not required to substantial direct effect on the States, on new compliance times, including repetitive respond to, nor shall a person be subject the relationship between the national inspections, depending on the aeroplane to penalty for failure to comply with a Government and the States, or on the inspection status. collection of information subject to the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various You may examine the MCAI in the AD requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of levels of government. docket on the internet at http:// For the reasons discussed above, I information displays a current valid www.regulations.gov by searching for certify this proposed regulation: OMB control number. The control and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory number for the collection of information 0277. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; required by this AD is 2120–0056. The 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Related Service Information Under paperwork cost associated with this AD DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 1 CFR Part 51 has been detailed in the Costs of (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Compliance section of this document 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Airbus has issued Service Bulletin and includes time for reviewing Alaska; and A300–57–6120, including Appendices 1 instructions, as well as completing and 4. Will not have a significant through 7, dated April 28, 2017. This reviewing the collection of information. economic impact, positive or negative, service information describes Therefore, all reporting associated with on a substantial number of small entities procedures for repetitive inspections of this AD is mandatory. Comments under the criteria of the Regulatory the forward fitting lower radius of FR 40 concerning the accuracy of this burden Flexibility Act. for cracking, and corrective action. This and suggestions for reducing the burden service information is reasonably should be directed to the FAA at 800 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 available because the interested parties Independence Ave. SW, Washington, have access to it through their normal Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation DC 20591, ATTN: Information safety, Incorporation by reference, course of business or by the means Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. identified in the ADDRESSES section. Safety. Authority for This Rulemaking FAA’s Determination and Requirements The Proposed Amendment of This Proposed AD Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, This product has been approved by rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part the aviation authority of another section 106, describes the authority of 39 as follows: country, and is approved for operation the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: in the United States. Pursuant to our Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS bilateral agreement with the State of detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES Design Authority, we have been notified authority. of the unsafe condition described in the We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 MCAI and service information the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, continues to read as follows: referenced above. We are proposing this Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AD because we evaluated all pertinent General requirements.’’ Under that information and determined an unsafe section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended] condition exists and is likely to exist or promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by develop on other products of the same air commerce by prescribing regulations removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) type design. for practices, methods, and procedures 2017–15–17, Amendment 39–18977 (82

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FR 35644, August 1, 2017), and adding holes in the forward fitting lower radius of July 13, 2016, as of the effective date of this the following new AD: frame (FR) 40. We are issuing this AD to AD. detect and correct cracking in the forward (3) For the purpose of this AD, inspection Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0277; Product fitting lower radius of FR 40. Such cracking Identifier 2017–NM–124–AD. method A is a high frequency (HFEC) could reduce the structural integrity of the inspection of the radius and fastener area. (a) Comments Due Date fuselage. Inspection method B is a HFEC inspection of We must receive comments by June 1, (f) Compliance the radius and fastener area and a rototest of 2018. the fastener hole. Both are defined as a Comply with this AD within the special detailed inspection (SDI) in this AD. (b) Affected ADs compliance times specified, unless already This AD replaces AD 2017–15–17, done. (h) Repetitive Inspections for Non-Repaired Amendment 39–18977 (82 FR 35644, August Areas (g) Definitions 1, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–15–17’’). Within the compliance time specified in (1) For the purpose of this AD, the average table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD (Group 1 (c) Applicability flight time (AFT) can be established by airplanes) or table 2 to paragraph (h) of this This AD applies to Airbus airplanes, dividing the flight hours (FHs) by the flight AD (Group 2 airplanes), as applicable, and, certificated in any category, identified in cycles (FCs) counted: thereafter, at intervals not exceeding the paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, (i) From first flight, for selecting the values specified in table 3 to paragraph (h) on which Airbus Modification 10221 was inspection threshold of the non-repaired embodied in production. area, of this AD, do a SDI for cracking of any non- (1) Airbus Model A300 B4–605R and B4– (ii) From repair, for selecting the repaired radius, fastener areas, and fastener 622R airplanes. inspection threshold of the repaired area, holes, in accordance with the (2) Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F (iii) From the last inspection, for selecting Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus airplanes. the inspection interval. Service Bulletin A300–57–6120, including (3) Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and F4– (2) For the purpose of this AD, Group 1 Appendices 1 through 7, dated April 28, 622R airplanes. airplanes are those airplanes already 2017; except where Airbus Service Bulletin (d) Subject inspected in accordance with paragraph 4.2.2 A300–57–6120, including Appendices 1 through 7, dated April 28, 2017, specifies Air Transport Association (ATA) of in Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) contacting Airbus for appropriate action, America Code 57, Wings. A57W009–16, Revision 01, dated July 13, 2016, before the effective date of this AD. before further flight, obtain instructions using (e) Reason Group 2 airplanes are those airplanes not the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of This AD was prompted by the detection of inspected in accordance with paragraph 4.2.2 this AD and accomplish those instructions. cracking that originated from the fastener in AOT A57W009–16, Revision 01, dated BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

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Table 2 to Paragraph (h) of this AD- Group 2 Inspection Thresholds- Non-repaired Areas

AFT Compliance Time (whichever occurs later, A orB)

A: Before exceeding 14,700 FC or 31,900 FH since first flight of the airplane, whichever occurs first.

B: Within 12 months after the effective Greater than 1. 5 date of this AD, without exceeding (whichever occurs later):

- 19,000 FC or 41,000 FH, whichever occurs first since airplane first flight.

- 300 FC or 630 FH, whichever occurs first after September 5, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-15-17).

A: Before exceeding 15,900 FC or 23,900 FH since first flight of the airplane, whichever occurs first. 1.5 or less B: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, without exceeding (whichever occurs later):

- 19,000 FC or 41,000 FH, whichever occurs first since airplane first flight.

- 300 FC or 630 FH, whichever occurs first after September 5, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-15-17).

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BILLING CODE 4910–13–C cracking of the repaired radius, fastener A300–57–6120, including Appendices 1 (i) Repetitive Inspections for Repaired Areas areas, and fastener holes, in accordance with through 7, dated April 28, 2017, specifies the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus contacting Airbus for appropriate action, Within the compliance time values as specified in table 4 to paragraph (i) of this Service Bulletin A300–57–6120, including before further flight, obtain instructions using AD, and, thereafter, at intervals not Appendices 1 through 7, dated April 28, the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of exceeding those same values, do a SDI for 2017; except where Airbus Service Bulletin this AD and accomplish those instructions.

(j) Corrective Action (l) Other FAA AD Provisions EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If any crack is found during any inspection (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. required by paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD: (AMOCs): The Manager, International (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except Before further flight, repair in accordance Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, as required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this with the Accomplishment Instructions of has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found AD: If any service information contains Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6120, in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR procedures or tests that are identified as RC, including Appendices 1 through 7, dated 39.19, send your request to your principal those procedures and tests must be done to April 28, 2017. inspector or local Flight Standards District comply with this AD; any procedures or tests (k) Reporting Office, as appropriate. If sending information that are not identified as RC are directly to the International Section, send it recommended. Those procedures and tests Submit a report of the findings (both to the attention of the person identified in that are not identified as RC may be deviated positive and negative) of each inspection paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may from using accepted methods in accordance required by paragraph (h) and (i) of this AD be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- with the operator’s maintenance or to Airbus, in accordance with the [email protected]. Before using any inspection program without obtaining instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300– approved AMOC, notify your appropriate approval of an AMOC, provided the 57–6120, including Appendices 1 through 7, principal inspector, or lacking a principal procedures and tests identified as RC can be dated April 28, 2017, at the applicable time inspector, the manager of the local flight done and the airplane can be put back in an specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this standards district office/certificate holding airworthy condition. Any substitutions or AD. district office. changes to procedures or tests identified as (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the RC require approval of an AMOC. (1) If the inspection was done on or after effective date of this AD, for any requirement the effective date of this AD: Submit the in this AD to obtain corrective actions from (m) Related Information report within 30 days after the inspection. a manufacturer, the action must be (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing (2) If the inspection was done before the accomplished using a method approved by Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA effective date of this AD: Submit the report the Manager, International Section, Transport Airworthiness Directive 2017–0158, dated within 30 days after the effective date of this Standards Branch, FAA; or the European August 25, 2017, for related information. AD. Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s This MCAI may be found in the AD docket

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on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov the modified horizontal stabilizer 2018–0271; Product Identifier 2017– by searching for and locating Docket No. leading edge. We are proposing this AD NM–111–AD’’ at the beginning of your FAA–2018–0277. to address the unsafe condition on these comments. We specifically invite (2) For more information about this AD, products. comments on the overall regulatory, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, economic, environmental, and energy International Section, Transport Standards DATES: We must receive comments on Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des this proposed AD by June 1, 2018. aspects of this proposed AD. We will Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– ADDRESSES: You may send comments, consider all comments received by the 231–3225. using the procedures found in 14 CFR closing date and may amend this (3) For service information identified in 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness methods: Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice receive, without change, to http:// • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; www.regulations.gov, including any http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 personal information you provide. We 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. substantive verbal contact we receive You may view this service information at the • Mail: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Transportation, Docket Operations, M– South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion information on the availability of this W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, We issued AD 2016–13–06, material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Washington, DC 20590. • Amendment 39–18570 (81 FR 41432, Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail June 27, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–13–06’’), for March 30, 2018. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Chris Spangenberg, p.m., Monday through Friday, except Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Federal holidays. 340B airplanes. AD 2016–13–06 was Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in prompted by reports of ruptured [FR Doc. 2018–07626 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] this NPRM, contact Saab AB, Saab horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots. AD BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linko¨ping, 2016–13–06 requires a revision of the Sweden; telephone: +46 13 18 5591; fax: applicable AFM, repetitive inspections +46 13 18 4874; email: of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [email protected]; boots, and applicable corrective actions. internet: http://www.saabgroup.com. We issued AD 2016–13–06 to detect and Federal Aviation Administration You may view this referenced service correct damage of the de-icing boot; information at the FAA, Transport such damage could lead to a ruptured 14 CFR Part 39 Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., boot, severe vibrations, and possible [Docket No. FAA–2018–0271; Product Des Moines, WA. For information on the reduced control of the airplane. Identifier 2017–NM–111–AD] availability of this material at the FAA, Since we issued AD 2016–13–06, the call 206–231–3195. manufacturer has developed an RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket improved de-icing boot, reinforced through double stitch lines. Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, You may examine the AD docket on Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as The European Aviation Safety Agency the internet at http:// (EASA), which is the Technical Agent Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) www.regulations.gov by searching for Airplanes for the Member States of the European and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0144, AGENCY: Federal Aviation 0271; or in person at the Docket dated August 9, 2017 (referred to after Administration (FAA), DOT. Management Facility between 9 a.m. this as the Mandatory Continuing and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the except Federal holidays. The AD docket (NPRM). MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition contains this proposed AD, the for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics SUMMARY: We propose to supersede regulatory evaluation, any comments Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–13– received, and other information. The 340B airplanes. The MCAI states: 06, which applies to certain Saab AB, street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in Several occurrences were reported of Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/ rupture of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. AD the ADDRESSES section. Comments will boot in flight. In some of the reported events, 2016–13–06 requires a revision of the be available in the AD docket shortly the de-icing boot had formed a large open applicable airplane flight manual after receipt. scoop. (AFM), repetitive inspections of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This condition, if not detected and horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, and Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace corrected, could lead to complete loss of the applicable corrective actions. Since we Engineer, International Section, de-icing function within its associated zone and severe vibrations, possibly resulting in issued AD 2016–13–06, the Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 reduced control of the aeroplane. manufacturer has developed an South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; To address this potential unsafe condition, improved de-icing boot. This proposed telephone and fax: 206–231–3220. Saab AB, Aeronautics (hereafter referred to as AD would continue to require a revision SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ‘‘Saab’’ in this [EASA] AD) issued Alert of the applicable AFM, repetitive Operations Bulletin (AOB) No. 12 and AOB inspections of the horizontal stabilizer Comments Invited No. 23 as temporary measures, de-icing boots, and applicable corrective We invite you to send any written recommending to select Flaps 0 for landing in the event of a suspected rupture of the de- actions. This proposed AD would also relevant data, views, or arguments about icing boot on the horizontal stabilizer. In require replacement of single stitched this proposal. Send your comments to addition, Saab issued SB [Service Bulletin] de-icing boots with improved double an address listed under the ADDRESSES 340–30–094 providing instructions for stitched boots, and re-identification of section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– inspection of de-icing boots.

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Consequently, EASA issued AD 2015–0129 Design Authority, we have been notified of ADs is normally a function of the [which corresponds to FAA AD 2016–13–06] of the unsafe condition described in the Compliance and Airworthiness to require amendment of the applicable MCAI and service information Division, but during this transition Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), repetitive referenced above. We are proposing this period, the Executive Director has inspections of the horizontal stabilizer de- icing boots and, depending on findings, AD because we evaluated all pertinent delegated the authority to issue ADs accomplishment of applicable corrective information and determined an unsafe applicable to transport category action(s). condition exists and is likely to exist or airplanes to the Director of the System Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Saab develop on other products of these same Oversight Division. developed an improved de-icing boot, type designs. reinforced through double stitch lines, and Regulatory Findings Costs of Compliance issued SB 340–30–095 providing instructions We determined that this proposed AD for boot replacement. We estimate that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications For the reason described above, this affects 51 airplanes of U.S. registry. under Executive Order 13132. This [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA The actions required by AD 2016–13– AD 2015–0129, which is superseded, and proposed AD would not have a 06, and retained in this proposed AD substantial direct effect on the States, on requires replacement of single stitched de- take about 6 work-hours per product, at icing boots, installed on the left-hand (LH) the relationship between the national and right-hand (RH) horizontal stabilizer, an average labor rate of $85 per work- Government and the States, or on the with improved double stitched boots, and re- hour. Based on these figures, the distribution of power and identification of the modified horizontal estimated cost of the actions that are responsibilities among the various stabilizer leading edge. required by AD 2016–13–06 is $510 per levels of government. You may examine the MCAI in the product. In addition, we estimate that any For the reasons discussed above, I AD docket on the internet at http:// necessary follow-on actions required by certify this proposed regulation: www.regulations.gov by searching for AD 2016–13–06, and retained in this 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– proposed AD take about 6 work-hours action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 0271. and require parts costing $9,500, for a 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Related Service Information Under cost of $10,010 per product. We have no DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 1 CFR Part 51 way of determining the number of (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued aircraft that might need these actions. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in We also estimate that it would take the following service information. Alaska; and • about 6 work-hours per product to Service Bulletin 340–30–094, dated 4. Will not have a significant March 27, 2015. This service comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor economic impact, positive or negative, information describes procedures for on a substantial number of small entities repetitive detailed inspections of the de- rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $13,500 per under the criteria of the Regulatory icing boots installed on the horizontal Flexibility Act. stabilizers, and repair and replacement product. Based on these figures, we of damaged de-icing boots. estimate the cost of this proposed AD on List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 • Service Bulletin 340–30–095, dated U.S. operators to be $714,510, or April 3, 2017. This service information $14,010 per product. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, describes procedures for replacement of Authority for This Rulemaking single stitched de-icing boots with Safety. Title 49 of the United States Code improved double stitched boots, and re- The Proposed Amendment identification of the modified horizontal specifies the FAA’s authority to issue stabilizer leading edge. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has also section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator, issued the following AFMs, which the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part describe performance limitations and Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 39 as follows: general data. These AFMs are distinct detail the scope of the Agency’s since they apply to different airplane authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS models in different configurations. We are issuing this rulemaking under DIRECTIVES • AFM 340A 001, Revision 57, dated the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, March 27, 2015. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 • AFM 340B 001, Revision 35, dated General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows: March 27, 2015. section, Congress charges the FAA with Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. • AFM 340B 010, Revision 28, dated promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in March 27, 2015. air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended] This service information is reasonably for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by available because the interested parties the Administrator finds necessary for removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) have access to it through their normal safety in air commerce. This regulation 2016–13–06, Amendment 39–18570 (81 course of business or by the means is within the scope of that authority FR 41432, June 27, 2016), and adding identified in the ADDRESSES section. because it addresses an unsafe condition the following new AD: that is likely to exist or develop on FAA’s Determination and Requirements products identified in this rulemaking Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly of This Proposed AD action. Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems): This product has been approved by This AD is issued in accordance with Docket No. FAA–2018–0271; Product Identifier 2017–NM–111–AD. the aviation authority of another authority delegated by the Executive country, and is approved for operation Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (a) Comments Due Date in the United States. Pursuant to our as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. We must receive comments by June 1, bilateral agreement with the State of In accordance with that order, issuance 2018.

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(b) Affected ADs icing boots, in accordance with the information. This MCAI may be found in the This AD replaces AD 2016–13–06, Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service AD docket on the internet at http:// Amendment 39–18570 (81 FR 41432, June Bulletin 340–30–094, dated March 27, 2015. www.regulations.gov by searching for and 27, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–13–06’’). Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0271. not to exceed 400 flight hours. If, during any (2) For more information about this AD, (c) Applicability inspection required by this paragraph, any contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab damage or existing repair outside the limits Engineer, International Section, Transport Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, specified in Saab Service Bulletin 340–30– Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Saab Aerosystems) airplanes, certificated in 094, dated March 27, 2015, is found, before St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) further flight, repair or replace the horizontal fax: 206–231–3220. and (c)(2), of this AD. stabilizer de-icing boots, in accordance with (3) For service information identified in (1) Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes, serial numbers Service Bulletin 340–30–094, dated March SE–581 88, Linko¨ping, Sweden; telephone: 004 through 138 inclusive, if Saab 27, 2015. Repair or replacement on an +46 13 18 5591; fax: +46 13 18 4874; email: modification 1462 has been embodied in airplane of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing [email protected]; production, or Saab Service Bulletin 340–55– boots, as required by this paragraph, does not internet: http://www.saabgroup.com. You 008 has been embodied in service, except constitute terminating action for the may view this service information at the those that have also embodied Saab repetitive inspections required by this FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 modification 1793 in production, or Saab paragraph for that airplane. South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Service Bulletin 340–55–010 in service; and (i) New Requirement of This AD: information on the availability of this serial numbers 139 through 159 inclusive. Modification material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. (2) Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on SAAB 340B airplanes, serial numbers 160 Within 18 months after the effective date March 30, 2018. through 459 inclusive. of this AD, modify the airplane by replacing the single stitched de-icing boots installed on Chris Spangenberg, (d) Subject the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Air Transport Association (ATA) of horizontal stabilizers with double stitched Aircraft Certification Service. America Code 30, Ice and rain protection. de-icing boots and re-identify the LH and RH horizontal stabilizer leading edge, in [FR Doc. 2018–07636 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] (e) Reason accordance with the Accomplishment BILLING CODE 4910–13–P This AD was prompted by reports of Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340–30– ruptured horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots. 095, dated April 3, 2017. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (j) Terminating Action ruptured horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, which could lead to complete loss of the de- Modification of the airplane as required by Federal Aviation Administration icing function within its associated zone and paragraph (i) of this AD, constitutes severe vibrations, possibly resulting in terminating action for the repetitive 14 CFR Part 39 reduced control of the airplane. inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD, for that airplane. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0142; Product (f) Compliance Identifier 2018–NE–04–AD] (k) Other FAA AD Provisions Comply with this AD within the RIN 2120–AA64 compliance times specified, unless already (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance done. (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Airworthiness Directives; General (g) Retained Revision of the Airplane Flight has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Electric Company CF34–8E Engines Manual (AFM), With No Changes AD, if requested using the procedures found AGENCY: This paragraph restates the requirements of in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Federal Aviation paragraph (g) of AD 2016–13–06, with no 39.19, send your request to your principal Administration (FAA), DOT. changes. Within 30 days after August 1, 2016 inspector or local Flight Standards District ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (the effective date of AD 2016–13–06), revise Office, as appropriate. If sending information (NPRM). the ‘‘Abnormal Procedures’’ section of the directly to the International Section, send it applicable Saab 340 AFM to incorporate the to the attention of the person identified in SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new revision specified in paragraphs (g)(1) paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may airworthiness directive (AD) for all through (g)(3) of this AD. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- General Electric Company (GE) CF34–8E (1) For Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model [email protected]. Before using any turbofan engines. This proposed AD was 340A (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes, revise AFM approved AMOC, notify your appropriate prompted by a report from GE regarding 340A 001 by incorporating Revision 57, principal inspector, or lacking a principal dated March 27, 2015. inspector, the manager of the local flight a quality escape of nonconforming (2) For Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model standards district office/certificate holding thrust reverser fire seals. This proposed SAAB 340B airplanes, revise AFM 340B 001 district office. AD would require a one-time inspection by incorporating Revision 35, dated March (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the of the gap between the core cowl seal 27, 2015. effective date of this AD, for any requirement and the pylon seal of the thrust reverser (3) For Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model in this AD to obtain corrective actions from for correct gap width, and replacement SAAB 340B airplanes with extended wing a manufacturer, the action must be of the seals, if needed. We are proposing tips, revise AFM 340B 010 by incorporating accomplished using a method approved by this AD to address the unsafe condition Revision 28, dated March 27, 2015. the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European on these products. (h) Retained Inspection/Replacement, With Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, DATES: We must receive comments on No Changes Saab Aeronautics EASA Design Organization this proposed AD by June 1, 2018. This paragraph restates the requirements of Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, ADDRESSES: You may send comments, paragraph (h) of AD 2016–13–06, with no the approval must include the DOA- using the procedures found in 14 CFR changes. Within 400 flight hours or 6 authorized signature. months, whichever occurs first after August 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 1, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–13– (l) Related Information methods: 06), do a detailed inspection for damage of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to the horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, and Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the existing repairs of horizontal stabilizer de- 2017–0144, dated August 9, 2017, for related instructions for submitting comments.

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• Fax: 202–493–2251. 238–7129; fax: 781–238–7199; email: requirement could result in fire outside • Mail: U.S. Department of [email protected]. the fire zone. This unsafe condition, if Transportation, Docket Operations, M– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: not addressed, could result in an 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room uncontrolled fire, damage to the engine, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Comments Invited and damage to the airplane. Washington, DC 20590. We invite you to send any written Related Service Information • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail relevant data, views, or arguments about address above between 9 a.m. and 5 this proposal. Send your comments to We reviewed GE CF34–8E Service p.m., Monday through Friday, except an address listed under the ADDRESSES Bulletin (SB) 78–0066 R00, dated Federal holidays. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– December 11, 2017. The SB describes For service information identified in 2018–0142; Product Identifier 2018– procedures for measuring the width of this NPRM, contact General Electric NE–04–AD’’ at the beginning of your the RTV filled gap between the thrust Company, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, comments. We specifically invite reverser fire seals at the 12 o’clock core OH 45215; telephone 513–552–3272; comments on the overall regulatory, cowl seal and pylon seal installed on email [email protected]. economic, environmental, and energy thrust reverser P/Ns 15G0002–013, You may view this service information aspects of this NPRM. We will consider 15G0002–014, 15G0003–013, and at the FAA, Engine and Propeller all comments received by the closing 15G0003–014, and replacing with parts Standards Branch, 1200 District date and may amend this NPRM eligible for installation, if needed. Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For because of those comments. FAA’s Determination information on the availability of this We will post all comments we material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759. receive, without change, to http:// We are proposing this AD because we Examining the AD Docket www.regulations.gov, including any evaluated all the relevant information personal information you provide. We and determined the unsafe condition You may examine the AD docket on will also post a report summarizing each described previously is likely to exist or the internet at http:// substantive verbal contact we receive develop in other products of the same www.regulations.gov by searching for about this NPRM. type design. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 0142; or in person at Docket Operations Discussion Proposed AD Requirements between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday We received a report from the This proposed AD would require a through Friday, except Federal holidays. manufacturer about a fire seal gap one-time inspection of the gap between The AD docket contains this NPRM, the quality escape on GE CF34–8E turbofan the core cowl seal and the pylon seal of regulatory evaluation, any comments engines. Some thrust reverser fire seals, the thrust reverser for correct gap width, received, and other information. The installed on thrust reverser part and replacement of the thrust reverser street address for Docket Operations numbers (P/Ns) 15G0002–013, fire seals, if needed. (phone: 800–647–5527) is listed above. 15G0002–014, 15G0003–013, and Costs of Compliance Comments will be available in the AD 15G0003–014, were shipped from a docket shortly after receipt. supplier with nonconforming seal gaps. We estimate that this proposed AD FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: An analysis by the manufacturer has affects 936 engines installed on David Bethka, Aerospace Engineer, ECO shown that a gap between the 12 o’clock airplanes of U.S. registry. Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, core cowl seal and pylon seal that is We estimate the following costs to Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– greater than the 1 mm design comply with this proposed AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS

Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Inspection ...... 0.25 work-hours × $85 per hour = $21.25 ...... $0 $21.25 $19,890

We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of might need these replacements:

ON-CONDITION COSTS

Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product

Remove and replace thrust reverser fire seals ...... 2.75 work-hours × $85 per hour = $233.75 ...... $3,228 $3,461.75

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

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products identified in this rulemaking (a) Comments Due Date (i) Related Information action. We must receive comments by June 1, (1) For more information about this AD, This AD is issued in accordance with 2018. contact David Bethka, Aerospace Engineer, authority delegated by the Executive ECO Branch, FAA,1200 District Avenue, (b) Affected ADs Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. None. 7129; fax: 781–238–7199; email: [email protected]. In accordance with that order, issuance (c) Applicability of ADs is normally a function of the (2) For service information identified in This AD applies to all General Electric this AD, contact General Electric Company, Compliance and Airworthiness Company (GE) CF34–8E turbofan engines. 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; Division, but during this transition (d) Subject telephone 513–552–3272; email period, the Executive Director has [email protected]. You may view delegated the authority to issue ADs Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) this referenced service information at the applicable to engines, propellers, and Code 7830, Thrust Reverser. FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards associated appliances to the Manager, (e) Unsafe Condition Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, This AD was prompted by a report from GE Policy and Innovation Division. availability of this material at the FAA, call regarding a quality escape of nonconforming 781–238–7759. Regulatory Findings thrust reverser fire seal gaps. We are issuing this AD to inspect for nonconforming thrust Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on We determined that this proposed AD reverser fire seal gaps that could result in a April 9, 2018. would not have federalism implications fire outside the fire zone. The unsafe Robert J. Ganley, under Executive Order 13132. This condition, if not addressed, could result in an Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards proposed AD would not have a uncontrolled fire, damage to the engine, and Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. substantial direct effect on the States, on damage to the airplane. [FR Doc. 2018–07819 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] the relationship between the national (f) Compliance BILLING CODE 4910–13–P government and the States, or on the Comply with this AD within the distribution of power and compliance times specified, unless already responsibilities among the various done. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I (g) Required Actions Federal Aviation Administration certify this proposed regulation: (1) For all CF34–8E turbofan engines, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory before the engine accumulates 8,000 flight 14 CFR Part 39 action’’ under Executive Order 12866, hours after the effective date of this AD, perform the following one-time inspection, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0276; Product (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Identifier 2017–NM–079–AD] the DOT Regulatory Policies and and, if needed, replace the core cowl seal and pylon seal. Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (i) Measure the width of the RTV filled gap RIN 2120–AA64 1979), between thrust reverser fire seals at the (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation junction between 12 o’clock core cowl seal Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing in Alaska, and and pylon seal, at the following half thrust Company Airplanes (4) Will not have a significant reverser locations: engine 1 left hand (LH) AGENCY: Federal Aviation economic impact, positive or negative, half thrust reverser, part number (P/N) Administration (FAA), DOT. on a substantial number of small entities 15G0002–013; engine 2 LH half thrust under the criteria of the Regulatory reverser, P/N 15G0002–014; engine 1 right ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Flexibility Act. hand (RH) half thrust reverser, P/N 15G0003– (NPRM). 013; and engine 2 RH half thrust reverser List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 P/N 15G0003–014. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new (ii) If the gap width between the 12 o’clock Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation airworthiness directive (AD) for certain core cowl seal and the pylon seal is greater The Boeing Company Model 747–100, safety, Incorporation by reference, than 1 mm, replace both seals with parts Safety. –100B, –100B SUD, –200B, –200C, eligible for installation to form a new gap of –200F, –300, –400, –400D, 747SP, and The Proposed Amendment 1 mm or less, prior to return to service. (2) You may refer to GE CF34–8E Service 747SR, and 747–8 series airplanes. This Accordingly, under the authority Bulletin 78–0066 R00, dated December 11, proposed AD was prompted by reports delegated to me by the Administrator, 2017 for guidance on inspecting and indicating that additional areas of the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part replacing the thrust reverser fire seals. Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 8– 39 flexible urethane foam were found 39 as follows: (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) during an inspection required by a PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS related AD. This proposed AD would DIRECTIVES (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has require inspecting for BMS 8–39 flexible the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, urethane foam insulation in the floor ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, panel assemblies and the power drive continues to read as follows: send your request to your principal inspector unit (PDU) cover assemblies; doing Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. or local Flight Standards District Office, as applicable on-condition actions; appropriate. If sending information directly modifying certain dripshields; and § 39.13 [Amended] to the manager of the certification office, replacing BMS 8–39 foam strips on ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding send it to the attention of the person certain dripshields with BMS 8–371 the following new airworthiness identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. foam strips. We are proposing this AD (2) Before using any approved AMOC, to address the unsafe condition on these directive (AD): notify your appropriate principal inspector, General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA– or lacking a principal inspector, the manager products. 2018–0142; Product Identifier 2018–NE– of the local Flight Standards District Office/ DATES: We must receive comments on 04–AD. Certificate Holding District Office. this proposed AD by June 1, 2018.

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ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments. We specifically invite • Boeing Special Attention Service using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory, Bulletin 747–25–3646, Revision 1, dated 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy August 2, 2017, which describes methods: aspects of this NPRM. We will consider procedures for replacing BMS 8–39 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to all comments received by the closing foam strips with BMS 8–371 foam strips http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the date and may amend this NPRM on certain dripshields. instructions for submitting comments. because of those comments. • Boeing Special Attention Service • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we Bulletin 747–25–3692, dated June 22, • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http:// 2016, which describes procedures for Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any modifying and replacing BMS 8–39 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We foam strips with BMS 8–371 foam strips W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, will also post a report summarizing each on certain dripshields. Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive This service information is reasonably • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail about this proposed AD. available because the interested parties address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Discussion have access to it through their normal p.m., Monday through Friday, except We have received reports indicating course of business or by the means Federal holidays. identified in the ADDRESSES section. For service information identified in that additional areas of BMS 8–39 this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial flexible urethane foam were found FAA’s Determination Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data during the accomplishment of AD 2013– 11–04, Amendment 39–17464 (78 FR We are proposing this AD because we Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster evaluated all the relevant information Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 33193, June 4, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–11– 04’’). AD 2013–11–04 was prompted by and determined the unsafe condition 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; described previously is likely to exist or internet https://www.myboeingfleet. in-service reports of burned BMS 8–39 flexible urethane foam, and a report develop in other products of the same com. You may view this referenced type design. service information at the FAA, from the airplane manufacturer Transport Standards Branch, 2200 indicating that airplanes were Proposed AD Requirements South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For assembled, throughout various areas of the airplane (including flight deck and This proposed AD would require information on the availability of this accomplishment of the actions material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. cargo compartments), with seals made of BMS 8–39 flexible urethane foam, a identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for It is also available on the internet at compliance) in the Accomplishment http://www.regulations.gov by searching material with fire-retardant properties that deteriorate with age. AD 2013–11– Instructions of the service information for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– described previously, except as 0276. 04 requires replacing certain seals made of BMS 8–39 flexible urethane foam. discussed under ‘‘Differences Between Examining the AD Docket BMS 8–39 flexible urethane foam fire this Proposed AD and the Service Information,’’ and except for any You may examine the AD docket on retardants are mixed into, but are not chemically connected with, the differences identified as exceptions in the internet at http:// the regulatory text of this proposed AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for remaining components of the foam. Over time, this condition will cause the For information on the procedures and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– and compliance times, see this service 0276; or in person at the Docket fire-retardant properties to have decreased effectiveness. The concern is information at http:// Management Facility between 9 a.m. www.regulations.gov by searching for and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, hidden areas where fire cannot easily be detected and suppressed. Aged BMS 8– and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– except Federal holidays. The AD docket 0276. contains this NPRM, the regulatory 39 flexible urethane foam exposed to an evaluation, any comments received, and ignition source provides an Differences Between This Proposed AD other information. The street address for unacceptable fuel source for fire and the Service Information the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– propagation. The degradation of the foam increases the potential for an Although Boeing Special Attention 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. uncontrolled fire below the passenger Service Bulletin 747–25–3646, Revision Comments will be available in the AD 1, dated August 2, 2017, and Boeing docket shortly after receipt. compartment floor and other locations outside the areas covered by smoke Special Attention Service Bulletin 747– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: detection and fire protection systems. 25–3692, dated June 22, 2016, specify a Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin This condition, if not corrected, could compliance time of 60 months, this AD Safety and Environmental Systems cause an uncontrolled fire leading to specifies a compliance time of 72 Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 loss of control of the airplane. months for the actions specified in this South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; service information. The 72-month phone and fax: 206–231–3566; email: Related Service Information Under compliance time is in-line with other [email protected]. 1 CFR Part 51 ADs addressing the same unsafe SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We reviewed the following Boeing condition due to the use of BMS 8–39 service information. flexible urethane foam. We have Comments Invited • Boeing Special Attention Service reviewed the safety impact of the 72- We invite you to send any written Bulletin 747–53–2877, dated August 5, month compliance time and found it relevant data, views, or arguments about 2014, which describes procedures for acceptable. This compliance time has this proposal. Send your comments to performing a general visual inspection been coordinated with Boeing. an address listed under the ADDRESSES for BMS 8–39 flexible urethane foam Costs of Compliance section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– insulation in the floor panel assemblies 2018–0276; Product Identifier 2017– and the PDU cover assemblies, and We estimate that this proposed AD NM–079–AD’’ at the beginning of your applicable on-condition actions. affects 87 airplanes of U.S. registry. We

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estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators

Inspection and replacement ...... 25 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $184,460 Up to $186,585 .... Up to $6,157,305 (33 airplanes $2,125. affected). Modification and installation of the 10 work-hours × $85 per hour = Unavailable 1 .... $850 ...... $44,200 (52 airplanes affected). dripshields. $850. Replacement of the foam on the 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = Unavailable 1 .... $680 ...... $4,760 (7 airplanes affected). dripshields. $680. 1 We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates as the parts and materials are to be supplied by the operator for the actions specified in this AD.

We have received no definitive data Regulatory Findings (a) Comments Due Date that would enable us to provide cost We determined that this proposed AD We must receive comments by June 1, estimates for the on-condition actions would not have federalism implications 2018. specified in this proposed AD. under Executive Order 13132. This (b) Affected ADs According to the manufacturer, some proposed AD would not have a None. of the costs of this proposed AD may be substantial direct effect on the States, on (c) Applicability covered under warranty, thereby the relationship between the national reducing the cost impact on affected Government and the States, or on the This AD applies to The Boeing Company distribution of power and airplanes, certificated in any category, as individuals. We do not control warranty identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and coverage for affected individuals. As a responsibilities among the various (c)(3) of this AD. result, we have included all available levels of government. (1) Model 747–100, –100B, –100B SUD, costs in our cost estimate. For the reasons discussed above, I –200B, –200C, –200F, –300, –400, –400D, certify this proposed regulation: 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes, as Authority for This Rulemaking (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory identified in Boeing Special Attention action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Service Bulletin 747–53–2877, dated August Title 49 of the United States Code (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 5, 2014. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the DOT Regulatory Policies and (2) Model 747–400, –400D, and 747–8 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–25– section 106, describes the authority of 1979), the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: 3646, Revision 1, dated August 2, 2017. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (3) Model 747–100, –100B, –100B SUD, Aviation Programs, describes in more in Alaska, and –200B, –300, 747SP, and 747SR series detail the scope of the Agency’s (4) Will not have a significant airplanes, as identified in Boeing Special authority. economic impact, positive or negative, Attention Service Bulletin 747–25–3692, We are issuing this rulemaking under on a substantial number of small entities dated June 22, 2016. the authority described in Subtitle VII, under the criteria of the Regulatory (d) Subject Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Flexibility Act. Air Transport Association (ATA) of ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings; section, Congress charges the FAA with 53, Fuselage. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (e) Unsafe Condition air commerce by prescribing regulations safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. This AD was prompted by reports for practices, methods, and procedures indicating that additional areas of Boeing the Administrator finds necessary for The Proposed Amendment Material Specification (BMS) 8–39 flexible safety in air commerce. This regulation urethane foam were found during an is within the scope of that authority Accordingly, under the authority inspection required by a related AD. The because it addresses an unsafe condition delegated to me by the Administrator, degradation of the foam increases the that is likely to exist or develop on the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part potential for an uncontrolled fire below the products identified in this rulemaking 39 as follows: passenger compartment floor and other locations outside the areas covered by smoke action. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS detection and fire protection systems. We are This proposed AD is issued in DIRECTIVES issuing this AD to detect and replace BMS 8– accordance with authority delegated by 39 flexible urethane foam in certain areas, the Executive Director, Aircraft ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 which, if exposed to an ignition source, Certification Service, as authorized by continues to read as follows: could cause an uncontrolled fire leading to loss of control of the airplane. FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. with that order, issuance of ADs is (f) Compliance normally a function of the Compliance § 39.13 [Amended] Comply with this AD within the and Airworthiness Division, but during ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding compliance times specified, unless already this transition period, the Executive the following new airworthiness done. Director has delegated the authority to directive (AD): (g) Required Actions issue ADs applicable to transport The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– Within 72 months after the effective date category airplanes to the Director of the 2018–0276; Product Identifier 2017– of this AD, do all actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ System Oversight Division. NM–079–AD. (required for compliance) in, and in

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accordance with, the Accomplishment still be done as specified, and the airplane 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following Instructions of the applicable service can be put back in an airworthy condition. methods: information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), • (j) Related Information Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the (1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (1) For more information about this AD, instructions for submitting comments. (c)(1) of this AD: Boeing Special Attention contact Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, • Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Fax: 202–493–2251. Service Bulletin 747–53–2877, dated August • 5, 2014. Section, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Mail: U.S. Department of (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231– Transportation, Docket Operations, M– (c)(2) of this AD: Boeing Special Attention 3566; email: [email protected]. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Service Bulletin 747–25–3646, Revision 1, (2) For service information identified in W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, dated August 2, 2017. this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Washington, DC 20590. (3) For airplanes identified in paragraph Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., (c)(3) of this AD: Boeing Special Attention address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Service Bulletin 747–25–3692, dated June 22, MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; 2016. telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// p.m., Monday through Friday, except www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this Federal holidays. (h) Credit for Previous Actions referenced service information at the FAA, For service information identified in This paragraph provides credit for the Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South this NPRM, contact Airbus, actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond AD, if those actions were performed before on the availability of this material at the Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac the effective date of this AD using Boeing FAA, call 206–231–3195. Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–25– Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email 3646, dated June 19, 2015. March 29, 2018. [email protected]; (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Chris Spangenberg, internet http://www.airbus.com. You (AMOCs) Acting Director, System Oversight Division, may view this service information at the (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs [FR Doc. 2018–07750 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For for this AD, if requested using the procedures BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information on the availability of this found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards Examining the AD Docket District Office, as appropriate. If sending DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information directly to the manager of the You may examine the AD docket on certification office, send it to the attention of Federal Aviation Administration the internet at http:// the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of www.regulations.gov by searching for this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– [email protected]. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0297; Product 0297; or in person at the Docket (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Identifier 2017–NM–181–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m. notify your appropriate principal inspector, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket of the local flight standards district office/ contains this NPRM, the regulatory certificate holding district office. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus evaluation, any comments received, and (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Airplanes level of safety may be used for any repair, other information. The street address for modification, or alteration required by this AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Docket Operations office (telephone AD if it is approved by the Boeing Administration (FAA), DOT. 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES Commercial Airplanes Organization ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking section. Comments will be available in Designation Authorization (ODA) that has (NPRM). the AD docket shortly after receipt. been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Branch, to make those findings. To be SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new approved, the repair method, modification Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain International Section, Transport deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Airbus Model A319 series airplanes; the certification basis of the airplane, and the Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South approval must specifically refer to this AD. Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231, 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; (4) For service information that contains –232, and –233 airplanes; and Model telephone and fax 206–231–3223. A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, steps that are labeled as Required for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Compliance (RC), the provisions of –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. This paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD proposed AD was prompted by Comments Invited apply. investigations that revealed that the We invite you to send any written (i) The steps labeled as RC, including cover seal of the brake dual distribution substeps under an RC step and any figures relevant data, views, or arguments about valve (BDDV) was damaged and did not this proposed AD. Send your comments identified in an RC step, must be done to ensure efficient sealing. This proposed comply with the AD. If a step or substep is to an address listed under the labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC AD would require identifying the BDDV ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. requirement is removed from that step or part number installed on the airplane, FAA–2018–0297; Product Identifier substep. An AMOC is required for any and modifying or replacing BDDVs 2017–NM–181–AD’’ at the beginning of deviations to RC steps, including substeps having certain part numbers. We are your comments. We specifically invite and identified figures. proposing this AD to address the unsafe comments on the overall regulatory, (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be condition on these products. deviated from using accepted methods in economic, environmental, and energy DATES: We must receive comments on accordance with the operator’s maintenance aspects of this NPRM. We will consider or inspection program without obtaining this proposed AD by June 1, 2018. all comments received by the closing approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, ADDRESSES: You may send comments, date and may amend this NPRM based including substeps and identified figures, can using the procedures found in 14 CFR on those comments.

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We will post all comments we terminating action modification per SB and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– receive, without change, to http:// A320–32–1203. 0297. www.regulations.gov, including any After that [DGAC] AD was issued, Related Service Information Under 1 personal information you provide. We following a new event, Airbus developed a new modification of the BDDV drain tube CFR Part 51 will also post a report summarizing each which leaves it open, ensuring continuous substantive verbal contact we receive drainage of any ingested water, thereby Airbus has issued Service Bulletin about this NPRM. preventing freezing of the brake system. A320–32–1203, Revision 02, dated February 9, 2001. This service Discussion Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014–0251 (later revised), partially retaining the information describes procedures for The European Aviation Safety Agency requirements of DGAC France AD 2000–258– identifying the BDDV part number (EASA), which is the Technical Agent 146, which was superseded, and requiring an installed on the airplane, and modifying for the Member States of the European additional modification of the BDDV drain or replacing BDDVs having certain part Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness tube and re-identification of the BDDV. numbers. Directive 2017–0119, dated July 11, Since EASA AD 2014–0251R1 [which Airbus has also issued Service 2017 (referred to after this as the corresponds to FAA AD 2016–06–13, Amendment 39–18444 (81 FR 17365, dated Bulletin A320–32–1415, Revision 02, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness March 29, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–06–13’’)] was dated December 10, 2015. This service Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct issued, comments were received that information describes procedures for an unsafe condition for certain Airbus indicated a need for correction and modifying and re-identifying the BDDV. Model A319 series airplanes; Model clarification. Consequently, this [EASA] AD The modification includes modifying A320–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and retains the requirements of EASA AD 2014– the drain hose of the BDDV, and doing –233 airplanes; and Model A321–111, 0251R1, which is superseded, and expands all related investigative and corrective –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and the list of BDDV Part Numbers (P/N) which actions if applicable. The related –232 airplanes. The MCAI states: must be removed from service and are no investigative actions include an longer eligible for installation on an In 1998, an operator experienced a dual aeroplane [and includes replacing affected inspection for corrosion. Corrective loss of braking systems. Investigation results part numbers as an option]. This [EASA] AD actions include replacing the BDDV. revealed that the cover seal of the BDDV was also clarifies the intended requirements of This service information is reasonably damaged and did not ensure the sealing EASA AD 2014–0251 and introduces available because the interested parties efficiency. editorial changes, not affecting the have access to it through their normal This condition, if not corrected, could lead requirements. course of business or by the means to water ingestion in the BDDV, freezing of ADDRESSES the BDDV in flight, and consequent loss of Paragraph (1) of the MCAI is identified in the section. braking system function after landing, addressed in paragraphs (e) and (f) of FAA’s Determination and Requirements possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane FAA AD 2001–15–10; Paragraph (2) of of This Proposed AD and injury to occupants. the MCAI is addressed in paragraph (g) This product has been approved by To address this potential unsafe condition, of FAA AD 2016–06–13. Airbus issued Alert Operator Telex (AOT) the aviation authority of another 32–19 and Service Bulletin (SB) A320–32– This NPRM would not supersede AD country, and is approved for operation 1199, providing instructions for repetitive 2001–15–10 and AD 2016–06–13. in the United States. Pursuant to our functional tests. In addition, Airbus Rather, we have determined that a bilateral agreement with the State of developed mod 28301 and published SB stand-alone AD would be more Design Authority, we have been notified A320–32–1203 to provide modification appropriate to address the changes in instructions. of the unsafe condition described in the the MCAI. This NPRM would require MCAI and service information Consequently, DGAC France issued AD identifying the BDDV part number 2000–258–146 [which corresponds to FAA referenced above. We are proposing this AD 2001–15–10, Amendment 39–12344 (66 installed on the airplane, and modifying AD because we evaluated all pertinent FR 39413, dated July 31, 2001) (‘‘AD 2001– or replacing BDDVs having certain part information and determined an unsafe 15–10’’)] to require repetitive functional tests numbers. condition exists and is likely to exist or as a temporary solution (valid for a period of Doing the proposed actions would develop on other products of these same 15 months) and modification of the BDDV terminate the requirements in type designs. with a new cover and installation of a paragraphs (e) and (f) of AD 2001–15– draining tube with a cap, which was 10, and would terminate all of the Costs of Compliance terminating action for the repetitive requirements of AD 2016–06–13. functional tests. For pre-mod 27833 and pre- We estimate that this proposed AD SB A320–32–1200 aeroplanes, repetitive You may examine the MCAI in the affects 1,136 airplanes of U.S. registry. inspections per SB A320–32–1199 were AD docket on the internet at http:// We estimate the following costs to required as interim action, prior to the www.regulations.gov by searching for comply with this proposed AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS

Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Identification and modification or replacement 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ...... $395 $905 $1,028,080

We have received no definitive data Authority for This Rulemaking Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more that would enable us to provide cost detail the scope of the Agency’s estimates for the on-condition actions Title 49 of the United States Code authority. specified in this proposed AD. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue We are issuing this rulemaking under rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, section 106, describes the authority of Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: General requirements.’’ Under that

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section, Congress charges the FAA with 4. Will not have a significant serial numbers, except those on which promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in economic impact, positive or negative, Airbus Modification 26925 has been air commerce by prescribing regulations on a substantial number of small entities embodied in production, which introduces a for practices, methods, and procedures under the criteria of the Regulatory modified alternate braking system that the Administrator finds necessary for Flexibility Act. removes the brake dual distribution valve safety in air commerce. This regulation (BDDV). List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 is within the scope of that authority (1) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113, because it addresses an unsafe condition Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. that is likely to exist or develop on safety, Incorporation by reference, (2) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes. products identified in this rulemaking Safety. (3) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131, action. The Proposed Amendment –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by Accordingly, under the authority (d) Subject the Executive Director, Aircraft delegated to me by the Administrator, Air Transport Association (ATA) of Certification Service, as authorized by the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part America Code 32, Landing gear. FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance 39 as follows: (e) Reason with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS This AD was prompted by investigations and Airworthiness Division, but during DIRECTIVES that revealed that the cover seal of the brake this transition period, the Executive dual distribution valve (BDDV) was damaged ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Director has delegated the authority to and did not ensure efficient sealing. We are continues to read as follows: issuing this AD to prevent water ingestion in issue ADs applicable to transport the BDDV, freezing of the BDDV in flight, and category airplanes to the Director of the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. consequent loss of braking system function System Oversight Division. § 39.13 [Amended] after landing. These conditions could Regulatory Findings ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding possibly result in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants. We determined that this proposed AD the following new airworthiness would not have federalism implications directive (AD): (f) Compliance under Executive Order 13132. This Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0297; Product Comply with this AD within the proposed AD would not have a Identifier 2017–NM–181–AD. compliance times specified, unless already substantial direct effect on the States, on (a) Comments Due Date done. the relationship between the national We must receive comments by June 1, (g) Identification and Modification or Government and the States, or on the 2018. Replacement distribution of power and responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, identify the BDDV part number levels of government. This AD affects AD 2001–15–10, installed on the airplane. For each affected For the reasons discussed above, I Amendment 39–12344 (66 FR 39413, dated BDDV part number specified in figure 1 to certify this proposed regulation: July 31, 2001) (‘‘AD 2001–15–10’’), and AD 2016–06–13, Amendment 39–18444 (81 FR paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, within 3 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory months after the effective date of this AD, do action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 17365, dated March 29, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–06– 13’’). the actions in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (c) Applicability records is acceptable to identify the BDDV (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); This AD applies to the airplanes identified part number if the part number of the BDDV 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD, can be conclusively determined from that Alaska; and certificated in any category, all manufacturer review.

(1) Modify and re-identify the affected Revision 02, dated December 10, 2015. Do all Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; BDDV, in accordance with the applicable related investigative and or the European Aviation Safety Agency Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus corrective actions before further flight. (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Service Bulletin A320–32–1203, Revision 02, (3) Replace the affected BDDV with a Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by dated February 9, 2001. BDDV having a part number not specified in the DOA, the approval must include the (2) Modify and re-identify the affected figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, DOA-authorized signature. BDDV, and do all applicable related or a part number specified as ‘new P/N’ in investigative and corrective, in accordance figure 2 to paragraphs (g)(3) and (h)(2) of this with the Accomplishment Instructions of AD. Do the replacement using a method Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1415, approved by the Manager, International

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(h) Parts Installation Prohibition Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– As of the applicable time specified in has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 231–3223. paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, no AD, if requested using the procedures found (3) For service information identified in person may install a BDDV having a part in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness number specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g) 39.19, send your request to your principal Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice and (h) of this AD, on any airplane. inspector or local Flight Standards District Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; (1) For any airplane that, on the effective Office, as appropriate. If sending information telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 date of this AD, has a BDDV installed with directly to the International Section, send it 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ a part number specified in figure 1 to to the attention of the person identified in airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD: After paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may You may view this service information at the modification of the airplane, as required by be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 paragraph (g) of this AD. [email protected]. Before using any South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For (2) For any airplane that, on the effective approved AMOC, notify your appropriate information on the availability of this date of this AD, has a BDDV installed with principal inspector, or lacking a principal material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. inspector, the manager of the local flight a part number specified as ‘new P/N’ in Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on standards district office/certificate holding figure 2 to paragraphs (g)(3) and (h)(2) of this March 30, 2018. district office. AD, or has a BDDV installed with a part Chris Spangenberg, number not specified in figure 1 to (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD: As of the requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Acting Director, System Oversight Division, effective date of this AD. actions from a manufacturer, the action must Aircraft Certification Service. be accomplished using a method approved [FR Doc. 2018–07637 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] (i) Terminating Action for Other ADs by the Manager, International Section, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (1) Doing the actions in paragraph (g) of Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the this AD terminates the requirements in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Organization paragraphs (e) and (f) of AD 2001–15–10. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (2) Doing the actions in paragraph (g) of Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA- this AD terminates all of the requirements of Federal Aviation Administration AD 2016–06–13. authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any (j) Credit for Previous Actions service information contains procedures or 14 CFR Part 71 (1) This paragraph provides credit for tests that are identified as RC, those [Docket No. FAA–2018–0101; Airspace actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this procedures and tests must be done to comply Docket No. 18–AGL–4] AD, if those actions were performed before with this AD; any procedures or tests that are the effective date of this AD using the service not identified as RC are recommended. Those RIN 2120–AA66 information in paragraphs (j)(1)(i) and procedures and tests that are not identified (j)(1)(ii) of this AD. as RC may be deviated from using accepted Proposed Amendment of Class E (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1203, methods in accordance with the operator’s Airspace; Lansing, MI dated June 4, 1999, which was incorporated maintenance or inspection program without by reference in AD 2001–15–10. obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided AGENCY: Federal Aviation (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1203, the procedures and tests identified as RC can Administration (FAA), DOT. Revision 01, dated October 12, 2000. be done and the airplane can be put back in ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (2) This paragraph provides credit for an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this changes to procedures or tests identified as (NPRM). AD, if those actions were performed before RC require approval of an AMOC. SUMMARY: This action proposes to the effective date of this AD using the service (l) Related Information information in paragraphs (j)(2)(i) and amend Class E airspace extending (j)(2)(ii) of this AD. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing upward from 700 feet above the surface (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1415, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA at Capital Region International Airport, dated September 2, 2014, which was Airworthiness Directive 2017–0119, dated Lansing, MI. The FAA is proposing this incorporated by reference in AD 2016–06–13. July 11, 2017, for related information. This action as a result of an airspace review (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1415, MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the do to the decommissioning of the Revision 01, dated April 23, 2015. internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Lansing VHF omnidirectional range searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– (k) Other FAA AD Provisions 2018–0297. (VOR) navigation aid as part of the VOR The following provisions also apply to this (2) For more information about this AD, Minimum Operational Network (MON) AD: contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Program. The geographic coordinates (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance International Section, Transport Standards and name of the airport would also be (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des updated to coincide with the FAA’s

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aeronautical database. An editorial of airspace necessary to ensure the Operations Support Group, 10101 change would also be made to the legal safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX designation by removing the city from airspace. This regulation is within the 76177. the airport name. scope of that authority as it would Availability and Summary of amend Class E airspace extending DATES: Comments must be received on Documents for Incorporation by upward from 700 feet above the surface or before June 1, 2018. Reference ADDRESSES: Send comments on this at Capital Region International Airport, proposal to the U.S. Department of Lansing, MI, to support instrument This document proposes to amend Transportation, Docket Operations, flight rule operations. FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, West Building Ground Floor, Room Comments Invited W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, dated August 3, 2017, and effective Interested parties are invited to Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) September 15, 2017. FAA Order participate in this proposed rulemaking 366–9826, or (800) 647–5527. You must 7400.11B is publicly available as listed by submitting such written data, views, in the ADDRESSES section of this identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2018– or arguments, as they may desire. 0101; Airspace Docket No. 18–AGL–4, document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Comments that provide the factual basis Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, at the beginning of your comments. You supporting the views and suggestions may also submit comments through the air traffic service routes, and reporting presented are particularly helpful in points. internet at http://www.regulations.gov. developing reasoned regulatory You may review the public docket decisions on the proposal. Comments The Proposal containing the proposal, any comments are specifically invited on the overall The FAA is proposing an amendment received, and any final disposition in regulatory, aeronautical, economic, to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations person in the Dockets Office between environmental, and energy-related (14 CFR) part 71 by amending the Class 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday aspects of the proposal. E airspace extending upward from 700 through Friday, except Federal holidays. Communications should identify both feet above the surface to within a 6.8- FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace docket numbers and be submitted in mile radius (increased from a 6.7-mile Designations and Reporting Points, and triplicate to the address listed above. radius) at Capital Region International subsequent amendments can be viewed _ Commenters wishing the FAA to Airport (formerly Capital City Airport), online at http://www.faa.gov/air traffic/ acknowledge receipt of their comments Lansing, MI; removing the extension to publications/. For further information, on this notice must submit with those the east of the airport associated with you can contact the Airspace Policy comments a self-addressed, stamped the ARTDA LOM; adding an extension Group, Federal Aviation postcard on which the following within 2 miles each side of the 091° Administration, 800 Independence statement is made: ‘‘Comments to bearing from the airport from the 6.8- Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Docket No. FAA–2018–0101; Airspace mile radius to 10.4 mile east of the telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Docket No. 18–AGL–4.’’ The postcard airport; and adding an extension within also available for inspection at the will be date/time stamped and returned 4 miles each side of the 233° from the National Archives and Records to the commenter. airport from the 6.8-mile radius to 10.5 Administration (NARA). For All communications received before miles southwest of the airport. information on the availability of FAA the specified closing date for comments The name of the airport would also be Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) will be considered before taking action updated from Capital City Airport to 741–6030, or go to http:// on the proposed rule. The proposal Capital Region International Airport, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ contained in this notice may be changed and the geographic coordinates of the ibr-locations.html. in light of the comments received. A airport would be updated to coincide FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace report summarizing each substantive with the FAA’s aeronautical database. Designations and Reporting Points, is public contact with FAA personnel Additionally, an editorial change would published yearly and effective on concerned with this rulemaking will be be made removing the name of the city September 15. filed in the docket. associated with the airport in the legal FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Availability of NPRMs designation to comply with a recent Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation change to FAA Order 7400.2L, Administration, Operations Support An electronic copy of this document Procedures for Handling Airspace Group, Central Service Center, 10101 may be downloaded through the Matters. Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX internet at http://www.regulations.gov. This action is necessary as the result 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. Recently published rulemaking of airspace review do to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: documents can also be accessed through decommissioning of the Lansing VOR as the FAA’s web page at http:// Authority for This Rulemaking part of the VOR MON Program. www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ Class E airspace designations are The FAA’s authority to issue rules airspace_amendments/. published in paragraph 6005 of FAA regarding aviation safety is found in You may review the public docket Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, Title 49 of the United States Code. containing the proposal, any comments and effective September 15, 2017, which Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the received, and any final disposition in is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR authority of the FAA Administrator. person in the Dockets Office (see the 71.1. The Class E airspace designation Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, ADDRESSES section for the address and listed in this document will be describes in more detail the scope of the phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and published subsequently in the Order. agency’s authority. This rulemaking is 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, promulgated under the authority except federal holidays. An informal Regulatory Notices and Analyses described in Subtitle VII, Part A, docket may also be examined during The FAA has determined that this Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that normal business hours at the Federal regulation only involves an established section, the FAA is charged with Aviation Administration, Air Traffic body of technical regulations for which prescribing regulations to assign the use Organization, Central Service Center, frequent and routine amendments are

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necessary to keep them operationally the 6.8-mile radius to 10.4 mile east of the Administration, 800 Independence current, is non-controversial and airport, and within 4.0 miles each side of the Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; ° unlikely to result in adverse or negative 233 bearing from the airport extending from telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a the 6.8-mile radius to 10.5 miles southwest also available for inspection at the of the airport. ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under National Archives and Records Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 9, Administration (NARA). For ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 2018. information on the availability of FAA Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Christopher L. Southerland, Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, 741–6030, or go to https:// does not warrant preparation of a ATO Central Service Center. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ regulatory evaluation as the anticipated [FR Doc. 2018–07903 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] ibr-locations.html. impact is so minimal. Since this is a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace routine matter that will only affect air Designations and Reporting Points, is traffic procedures and air navigation, it published yearly and effective on is certified that this rule, when DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION September 15. promulgated, would not have a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: significant economic impact on a Federal Aviation Administration Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group, substantial number of small entities Office of Airspace Services, Federal under the criteria of the Regulatory 14 CFR Part 71 Aviation Administration, 800 Flexibility Act. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0280; Airspace Independence Avenue SW, Washington, Docket No. 17–AGL–27] DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. Environmental Review SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposal will be subject to an RIN 2120–AA66 Authority for This Rulemaking environmental analysis in accordance Proposed Amendment of VOR Federal with FAA Order 1050.1F, Airways V–170 and V–219 in the The FAA’s authority to issue rules ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Vicinity of Fairmont, MN regarding aviation safety is found in Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final Title 49 of the United States Code. regulatory action. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Administration (FAA), DOT. authority of the FAA Administrator. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Airspace, Incorporation by reference, (NPRM). describes in more detail the scope of the Navigation (air). agency’s authority. This rulemaking is SUMMARY: The Proposed Amendment This action proposes to promulgated under the authority amend VHF Omnidirectional Range described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Accordingly, pursuant to the (VOR) Federal airways V–170 and V– Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that authority delegated to me, the Federal 219 in the vicinity of Fairmont, MN. section, the FAA is charged with Aviation Administration proposes to The modifications are necessary due to prescribing regulations to assign the use amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: the planned decommissioning of the of the airspace necessary to ensure the Fairmont, MN (FRM), VOR navigation safety of aircraft and the efficient use of PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, aid (NAVAID), which provides airspace. This regulation is within the B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR navigation guidance for portions of the scope of that authority as it would TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND affected air traffic service (ATS) routes. modify the route structure as necessary REPORTING POINTS The Fairmont VOR is being to preserve the safe and efficient flow of ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR decommissioned as part of the VOR air traffic within the National Airspace part 71 continues to read as follows: Minimum Operational Network (MON) System. program. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Comments Invited 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, DATES: Comments must be received on Interested parties are invited to 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. or before June 1, 2018. participate in this proposed rulemaking § 71.1 [Amended] ADDRESSES: Send comments on this by submitting such written data, views, proposal to the U.S. Department of ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in or arguments as they may desire. Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, Comments that provide the factual basis New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Airspace Designations and Reporting supporting the views and suggestions Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Points, dated August 3, 2017, and presented are particularly helpful in Washington, DC 20590; telephone: effective September 15, 2017, is developing reasoned regulatory 1(800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. amended as follows: decisions on the proposal. Comments You must identify FAA Docket No. are specifically invited on the overall Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas FAA–2018–0280; Airspace Docket No. regulatory, aeronautical, economic, Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More 17–AGL–27 at the beginning of your environmental, and energy-related Above the Surface of the Earth. comments. You may also submit aspects of the proposal. * * * * * comments through the internet at http:// Communications should identify both AGL MI E5 Lansing, MI [Amended] www.regulations.gov. docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace 2018–0280; Airspace Docket No. 17– Capital Region International Airport, MI (Lat. 42°46′43″ N, long. 84°35′10″ W) Designations and Reporting Points, and AGL–27) and be submitted in triplicate subsequent amendments can be viewed to the Docket Management Facility (see That airspace extending upward from 700 _ feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile online at http://www.faa.gov/air traffic/ ADDRESSES section for address and radius of Capital Region International publications/. For further information, phone number). You may also submit Airport, and within 2.0 miles each side of the you can contact the Airspace Policy comments through the internet at http:// 091° bearing from the airport extending from Group, Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov.

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Commenters wishing the FAA to discontinuance by the FAA’s VOR MON now proposes to remove the airway acknowledge receipt of their comments program and listed in the final policy segment between the Worthington, MN, on this action must submit with those statement notice, ‘‘Provision of VOR/DME and the Rochester, MN, comments a self-addressed, stamped Navigation Services for the Next VOR/DME. The unaffected portions of postcard on which the following Generation Air Transportation System the existing airway would remain as statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA (NextGen) Transition to Performance- charted. Docket No. FAA–2018–0280; Airspace Based Navigation (PBN) (Plan for V–219: V–219 currently extends Docket No. 17–AGL–27.’’ The postcard Establishing a VOR Minimum between the Hayes Center, NE, VORTAC will be date/time stamped and returned Operational Network),’’ published in the and the Mankato, MN, VOR/DME. The to the commenter. Federal Register of July 26, 2016 (81 FR FAA proposes to remove the airway All communications received on or 48694), Docket No. FAA–2011–1082. segment between the Sioux City, IA, before the specified comment closing Although the VOR portion of the VORTAC and the Mankato, MN, VOR/ date will be considered before taking Fairmont, MN, VOR/Distance Measuring DME. The unaffected portions of the action on the proposed rule. The Equipment (DME) NAVAID is planned existing airway would remain as proposal contained in this action may for decommissioning, the DME portion charted. be changed in light of comments is being retained. The ATS routes All radials in the route descriptions received. All comments submitted will effected by the Fairmont VOR are VOR below are unchanged and stated in True be available for examination in the Federal airways V–170 and V–219. degrees. public docket both before and after the With the planned decommissioning of VOR Federal airways are published in comment closing date. A report the Fairmont VOR, the remaining paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order summarizing each substantive public ground-based NAVAID coverage in the 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017, and contact with FAA personnel concerned area is insufficient to enable the effective September 15, 2017, which is with this rulemaking will be filed in the continuity of the affected airways. As incorporated by reference in 14 CFR docket. such, proposed modifications to V–170 71.1. The VOR Federal airways listed in and V–219 would result in gaps in the this document would be subsequently Availability of NPRMs route structures. To overcome the gaps, published in the Order. An electronic copy of this document instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic may be downloaded through the could use adjacent VOR Federal airways Regulatory Notices and Analyses internet at http://www.regulations.gov. V–24, V–250, and V–398 between the The FAA has determined that this Recently published rulemaking Worthington, MN, VOR/DME and proposed regulation only involves an documents can also be accessed through Rochester, MN, VOR/DME or Federal established body of technical the FAA’s web page at http:// airways V–100, V–175, V–250, and V– regulations for which frequent and www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ 456 between the Sioux City, IA, VOR/ routine amendments are necessary to airspace_amendments/. Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and keep them operationally current. It, You may review the public docket Mankato, MN, VOR/DME to therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant containing the proposal, any comments circumnavigate the affected area. regulatory action’’ under Executive received and any final disposition in Additionally, IFR traffic could file point Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant person in the Dockets Office (see to point through the affected area using rule’’ under Department of ADDRESSES section for address and fixes that will remain in place, or Transportation (DOT) Regulatory phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and receive air traffic control (ATC) radar Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, vectors through the area. Visual flight February 26, 1979); and (3) does not except Federal holidays. An informal rules pilots who elect to navigate via the warrant preparation of a regulatory docket may also be examined during airways through the affected area could evaluation as the anticipated impact is normal business hours at the office of also take advantage of the adjacent VOR so minimal. Since this is a routine the Operations Support Group, Central Federal airways or ATC services listed matter that will only affect air traffic Service Center, Federal Aviation previously. procedures and air navigation, it is Administration, 10101 Hillwood Blvd., The Proposal certified that this proposed rule, when Fort Worth, TX 76177. promulgated, will not have a significant The FAA is proposing an amendment economic impact on a substantial Availability and Summary of to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Documents for Incorporation by number of small entities under the (14 CFR) part 71 to modify VOR Federal criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Reference airways V–170 and V–219. The planned This document proposes to amend decommissioning of the Fairmont, MN, Environmental Review FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace VOR has made these actions necessary. This proposal will be subject to an Designations and Reporting Points, The proposed VOR Federal airway environmental analysis in accordance dated August 3, 2017, and effective changes are outlined below. with FAA Order 1050.1F, September 15, 2017. FAA Order V–170: V–170 currently extends ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and 7400.11B is publicly available as listed between the Devils Lake, ND, VOR/DME Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final in the ADDRESSES section of this and the Salem, MI VORTAC; and regulatory action. document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists between the Erie, PA, VORTAC and the Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, intersection of the Andrews 060° and List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 air traffic service routes, and reporting Baltimore, MD, 165° radials (POLLA Airspace, Incorporation by reference, points. fix); excluding the airspace within R– Navigation (air). 5802 when active. In a separate Background rulemaking action, the FAA is removing The Proposed Amendment The FAA is planning the airway segment between the Erie, In consideration of the foregoing, the decommissioning activities for the PA, VORTAC and the Bradford, PA, Federal Aviation Administration Fairmont, MN (FRM), VOR in 2019 as VOR/DME effective May 24, 2018 (83 proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as one of the candidate VORs identified for FR 13404, March 29, 2018). The FAA follows:

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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Secretary of the Interior’s responsibility B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Interior is announcing the proposed to define standards, assessments, and an TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND members to form the Bureau of Indian accountability system for Bureau- REPORTING POINTS Education (BIE) Standards, funded schools. The Committee will Assessments, and Accountability recommend regulations that will replace ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 System Negotiated Rulemaking the existing regulations at 25 CFR part continues to read as follows: Committee (Committee) which will 30 and implement the Secretary’s new Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, advise the Secretary of the Interior statutory responsibility to define 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, (Secretary) through the BIE on a standards, assessments, and an 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. proposed rule to revise the Adequate accountability system for Bureau- Yearly Progress regulation as previously funded schools consistent with ESEA § 71.1 [Amended] announced in the Federal Register. This section 1111, as amended, on a national, ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in notice solicits comments on the regional, or Tribal basis, as appropriate, 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, proposed membership, and invites taking into account the unique Airspace Designations and Reporting additional nominations for Committee circumstances and needs of such Points, dated August 3, 2017 and members who will adequately represent schools and the students served by such effective September 15, 2017, is the interests that are likely to be schools. amended as follows: significantly affected by the proposed ESEA section 8204 also provides that if a Tribal governing body or school Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal rule. The Secretary also proposes to Airways. appoint Federal representatives to the board of a Bureau-funded school Committee as listed. determines the requirements established * * * * * by the Secretary of the Interior are DATES: Comments must be submitted no V–170 [Amended] later than May 17, 2018. inappropriate, they may waive, in part From Devils Lake, ND; INT Devils Lake or in whole, such requirements. Where ADDRESSES: Send comments and 187° and Jamestown, ND, 337° radials; such requirements are waived, the Jamestown; Aberdeen, SD; Sioux Falls, SD; to nominations to the Designated Federal Tribal governing body or school board Worthington, MN. From Rochester, MN; Officer, Ms. Sue Bement, Education must, within 60 days, submit to the Nodine, MN; Dells, WI; INT Dells 097° and Program Specialist, Bureau of Indian Secretary of the Interior a proposal for Badger, WI, 304° radials; Badger; INT Badger Education, by any of the following alternative standards, assessments, and 121° and Pullman, MI, 282° radials; Pullman; methods: • an accountability system, if applicable, to Salem, MI. From Bradford, PA; Slate Run, (Preferred method) Email to: consistent with ESEA section 1111. The PA; Selinsgrove, PA; Ravine, PA; INT Ravine [email protected]; proposal will be approved by the 125° and Modena, PA, 318° radials; Modena; • Mail, hand-carry or use an Dupont, DE; INT Dupont 223° and Andrews, Secretary of the Interior and the ° ° overnight courier service to the Secretary of Education, unless the MD, 060 radials; to INT Andrews 060 and Designated Federal Officer, Ms. Sue Baltimore, MD, 165° radials. The airspace proposed standards, assessments, and within R–5802 is excluded when active. Bement, c/o The Office of Regulatory accountability system do not meet the Affairs and Collaborative Action, 1001 * * * * * requirements of ESEA section 1111, Indian School Road NW, Suite 312, taking into account the unique V–219 [Amended] Albuquerque, NM 87104. circumstances and needs of such school From Hayes Center, NE; INT Hayes Center FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The or schools and the students served. 059° and Wolbach, NE, 251° radials; Designated Federal Officer, Ms. Sue Additionally, a Tribal governing body or Wolbach; Norfolk, NE; to Sioux City, IA. Bement, Bureau of Indian Education; school board of a Bureau-funded school Issued in Washington, DC, on April 9, email: [email protected]; phone: seeking a waiver may request, technical 2018. (952) 851–5427. assistance from the Secretary of the Rodger A. Dean Jr., SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interior and the Secretary of Education. Manager, Airspace Policy Group. Background Proposed Work of the Committee [FR Doc. 2018–07902 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] The purpose of the BIE Committee is The objectives of the Committee are to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P to serve as an advisory committee under represent the interests that will be the Federal Advisory Committee Act significantly affected by the final (FACA) and the Negotiated Rulemaking regulations, negotiate in good faith, and DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Act (NRA). Pursuant to the Federal reach consensus, where possible, on Bureau of Indian Affairs Register notice of intent (82 FR 43199), recommendations to the Secretary for the Secretary has selected 13 Tribal the proposed regulations. The Committee will be charged, 25 CFR Part 30 representatives and 5 Federal representatives for the Committee, for a consistent with ESEA section 8204, with [189A2100DD/AAKC001030/ proposed total of 18 members. developing draft regulations to A0A501010.999900 253G] implement the Secretary’s responsibility Every Student Succeeds Act to define the standards, assessments, Bureau of Indian Education Standards, The Every Student Succeeds Act and an accountability system, consistent Assessments, and Accountability (ESSA) reauthorizes and amends the with ESEA Section 1111, for Bureau- System Negotiated Rulemaking Elementary and Secondary Education funded schools. The draft regulations Committee Establishment; Proposed Act of 1965 (ESEA). ESEA Section 8204, will be considered by the Secretary and Membership as amended by ESSA directs the subject to government-to-government AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Secretary of the Interior, in consultation consultation. As a part of its Interior. with the Secretary of Education, if so deliberations, the Committee will requested, to use a negotiated consider the appropriate scope of the ACTION: Proposed membership of rulemaking process to develop draft regulations, e.g., national, regional, Committee and request for nominations. regulations for implementation of the or Tribal basis, as appropriate, taking

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into account the unique circumstances to three days in length. The BIE has alternate to serve when the and needs of such schools and the dedicated resources required to: Ensure representative is unavailable for students served by such schools, and the Committee is able to conduct membership on the Committee. The BIE how BIE will implement such meetings, provide technical assistance, also invited nominations for Committee regulations. and provide any additional support members who will adequately represent The BIE encourages Tribal self- required to fulfill the Committee’s the interests that are likely to be determination in Native education, by responsibilities. significantly affected by the proposed encouraging governing Tribes or school Proposed Tribal Committee Members rule such as: Students enrolled, or boards to develop alternative standards, parents of students enrolled at the 174 assessments, and an accountability On September 14, 2017, the BIE Bureau-funded schools, school teachers, system, and by providing technical published a Federal Register notice of and administrators, Tribes, and Indian assistance. Therefore, the Committee intent (82 FR 43199) requesting communities served by these schools. will also be asked to provide comments and nominations for Tribal The proposed Committee was selected recommendations on how the BIE could representatives for the Committee. The based upon nominations submitted best provide technical assistance under comment period for that notice of intent ESEA section 8204 to Tribes who opt to closed October 16, 2017. through the process identified in the exercise their authority to waive in part Within the notice, the BIE solicited Federal Register (82 FR 43199) dated or in whole the Secretary’s definition of comments on the proposal to establish September 14, 2017, under the standards, assessments, and the Committee, including comments on ‘‘Nominations’’ section. The Secretary accountability system. any additional interests not identified. did not consider nominations that were Since the contemplated regulations The BIE solicited nominations from received in any other manner or were must be in place as soon as possible, the Tribes whose students attend Bureau- received after the close of the comment Committee will be expected to meet funded schools operated by either BIE period. frequently within a short time frame. or by the Tribe through a contract or The Secretary proposes the following The BIE currently anticipates up to four grant who would be affected by the final Tribal representatives for the meetings, with each meeting lasting two rule to nominate a representative and Committee:

Proposed committee member Nominated by

Gloria Coats-Kitsopoulos, Superintendent, American Horse School ...... Oglala Sioux Tribe (South Dakota). Charles Cuny, Superintendent, Little Wound School ...... Oglala Sioux Tribe (South Dakota). Michael Debrieo, Principal, Kha’p’o Community School ...... Santa Clara Indian Pueblo (New Mexico). Ronald Etheridge, Deputy Executive Director of Education Services, Cherokee Intertribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes (Oklahoma). Nation. Leslie Harper-Liberty, Government Relations Specialist, Leech Lake Band of Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (Minnesota). Ojibwe. Tommy Lewis, Jr., Superintendent of Schools, Navajo Nation ...... National Indian Education Association (Arizona). Jennifer Lynn McLeod Tyson, Tribal Councilwoman, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Michigan). Chippewa Indians. Patricia Sandoval, Director of Planning and Evaluation, Santa Fe Indian School ... Pueblo of Laguna (New Mexico). Delima ‘‘Bonnie’’ Rose Payer, Teacher, Ojibwa Indian School on the Turtle Moun- American Federation of Teachers (North Dakota). tain Reservation. Richard St. Germaine, Commissioner, Education for the Mille Lacs Band of Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe (Minnesota). Ojibwe. Sherry Tubby, Exceptional Education Coordinator, Choctaw Tribal Schools ...... Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (Mississippi).

The Secretary proposes the following alternate Tribal representatives for the Committee:

Proposed alternate committee member Nominated by

Lucinda Campbell, Lukachukai Community Board of Education, Inc...... Dine´ Grant Schools Association (Arizona). Franklin No Runner, Superintendent, St. Stephens Indian School ...... Northern Arapaho Business Council (Wyoming).

Proposed Federal Committee Members Bureau of Indian Education. The Federal representatives for the The Designated Federal Officer for the Secretary proposes the following Committee: Committee will be Ms. Sue Bement,

Name Affiliation

Jeffrey Hamley, Associate Deputy Director, Division of Performance and Account- Bureau of Indian Education. ability. Lora Braucher, Superintendent, Chemawa Indian School ...... Bureau of Indian Education. Brian Quint, Attorney-Advisor ...... Office of the Solicitor.

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The Secretary proposes the following alternate Federal representatives for the Committee:

Name Affiliation

Jimmy Hastings, Education Program Administrator ...... Bureau of Indian Education. Brenda Riel, Attorney-Advisor ...... Office of the Solicitor.

Comments reach agreement on behalf of the the location indicated in the ADDRESSES The Secretary solicited comments on interest(s); section. • Are able to negotiate effectively on the proposal to establish the Committee III. Public Disclosure of Comments behalf of the interest(s) represented; and received one response from the • Before including your address, phone National Indian Education Association Are able to commit the time and effort required to attend and prepare for number, email address, or other (NIEA) that was submitted through the personal identifying information in your process identified in the Federal meetings; and • comment, you should be aware that Register (82 FR 43199) dated September Are able to collaborate among diverse parties in a consensus-seeking your entire nomination submission— 14, 2017. The Secretary did not consider including your personal identifying comments that were received in any process. The Secretary will consider information—may be made publically other manner or were received after the available at any time. While you can ask close of the comment period. nominations for representatives only if they are nominated through the process us in your submission to withhold your The comments received from NIEA: personal identifying information from (1) Support the proposal to form a identified in this Notice and in the Federal Register Notice of Intent (82 FR public review, we cannot guarantee that negotiated rulemaking committee, (2) we will be able to do so. encourage the Secretary to include 43199). The Secretary will not consider Native educators, researchers, and any nominations received in any other Authority: The Elementary and Secondary evaluators on the Committee, and (3) manner. The Secretary will not consider Education Act of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. encourage the Secretary to ensure that nominations for Federal representatives; representatives are served by Bureau- only the Secretary may nominate Dated: April 9, 2018. funded schools. Federal employees to the Committee. John Tahsuda, Both the Secretary and the BIE believe Nominations must include the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Indian the proposed representatives address following information about each Affairs, Exercising the Authority of the NIEA’s comments to ensure the Native nominee: Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. students are best supported and (1) A current letter from the entity [FR Doc. 2018–07922 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] evaluated holistically. The proposed representing one of the interest(s) BILLING CODE 4337–15–P representatives carry a wide range of identified supporting the nomination of experiences, knowledge, and the individual to serve as a understanding to support Native representative for the Committee; DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND students both academically and (2) A resume reflecting the nominee’s SECURITY culturally. qualifications and experience in Indian education; resume to include the Coast Guard Nominations nominee’s name, Tribal affiliation (if If you are a Tribe with Bureau-funded applicable), job title, major job duties, 33 CFR Part 100 employer, business address, business schools, an Indian education [Docket Number USCG–2018–0320] organization, or an interested telephone and fax numbers (and individual, we invite you to comment business email address, if applicable); RIN 1625–AA08 on the proposed nominations in this (3) The interest(s) to be represented by notice or to nominate other persons for the nominee identified in Section V, in Special Local Regulation; membership on the Committee. The the Federal Register (82 FR 43199) Monongahela River (MM 0.22), Committee membership should reflect published September 14, 2017, and Allegheny River (MM 0.8), and Ohio the diversity of Tribal interests, and whether the nominee will represent River (0.8), Pittsburgh, PA. Tribes should nominate representatives other interest(s) related to this AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. rulemaking; and alternates who will: ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. • Have knowledge of school (4) A brief description of how the standards, assessments, and nominee will represent the views of the SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to accountability systems; identified interest(s), communicate with establish a special local regulation for • Have relevant experiences as past or constituents, and have a clear means to certain navigable waters of the present superintendents, principals, reach agreement on behalf of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio teachers, or school board members; interest(s) they are representing; and Rivers in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, PA. • Are able to coordinate, to the extent (5) A statement on whether the This action is necessary to provide for possible, with other interests who may nominee is only representing one the safety of life on these navigable not be represented on the Committee; interest or whether the expectation is waters during the weekend of the Luke • Are able to represent one or more of that the nominee represents a specific Bryan concert at Heinz Field. This the specified interests with the authority group of interests. proposed rulemaking would prohibit to embody the views of that or those To be considered, nominations must persons and vessels from loitering, interest(s), communicate with interested be received by the close of business on anchoring, stopping, mooring, constituents, and have a clear means to the date listed in the DATES section, at remaining, or drifting in any manner

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that impedes safe passage of another determined that this special local COTP or a designated representative. In vessel to any launching ramp, marina, regulation is necessary to maintain an addition, no vessel or person would be or fleeting area unless authorized by the open navigation channel and ensure the permitted to loiter, anchor, stop, remain, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit safety of vessels and these navigable or drift more than 100 feet from any Pittsburgh or a designated waters during the concert weekend. riverbank unless authorized by the representative. In addition, this The purpose of this rulemaking is to COTP or a designated representative. proposed rulemaking would prohibit ensure the safety of vessels and the They may be contacted on VHF–FM persons and vessels from loitering, navigable waters adjacent to Heinz Field Channel 16. Persons and vessels anchoring, stopping, or drifting more on the Allegheny, Monongahela, and permitted to enter this regulated area than 100 feet from any river bank unless Ohio Rivers before, during, and after the must transit at their slowest safe speed authorized by the Captain of the Port Luke Bryan concert weekend. The Coast and comply with all lawful directions Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh or a Guard proposes this rulemaking under issued by the COTP or the designated designated representative. We invite authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233. representative. The regulatory text we your comments on this proposed The Coast Guard is issuing this notice are proposing appears at the end of this rulemaking. of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with a document. 15-day prior notice and opportunity to DATES: Comments and related material comment pursuant to section (b)(3) of IV. Regulatory Analyses must be received by the Coast Guard on the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) We developed this proposed rule after or before May 2, 2018. (5 U.S.C. 553). This provision authorizes considering numerous statutes and ADDRESSES: You may submit comments an agency to publish a rule in less than Executive orders related to rulemaking. identified by docket number USCG– 30 days before its effective date for Below we summarize our analyses 2018–0320 using the Federal ‘‘good cause found and published with based on a number of these statutes and eRulemaking Portal at http:// the rule.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B), Executive orders and we discuss First www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public the Coast Guard finds that good cause Amendment rights of protestors. Participation and Request for exists for publishing this NPRM with a A. Regulatory Planning and Review Comments’’ portion of the 15-day comment period because it is SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for impractical to provide a 30-day Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 further instructions on submitting comment period. This proposed special direct agencies to assess the costs and comments. local regulation is necessary to ensure benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If the safety of vessels and persons during necessary, to select regulatory you have questions about this proposed the concert weekend. It is impracticable approaches that maximize net benefits. rulemaking, call or email Petty Officer to publish an NPRM with a 30-day Executive Order 13771 directs agencies Jennifer Haggins, Marine Safety Unit comment period because we must to control regulatory costs through a Pittsburgh, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone establish this special local regulation by budgeting process. This NPRM has not 412–221–0807, email June 29, 2018. A 15-day comment been designated a ‘‘significant [email protected]. period would allow the Coast Guard to provide for public notice and comment, regulatory action,’’ under Executive SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: but also publish a rule, if adopted, soon Order 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM I. Table of Abbreviations enough that the length of the notice and has not been reviewed by the Office of comment period does not compromise Management and Budget (OMB), and CFR Code of Federal Regulations public safety. pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt COTP Captain of the Port Marine Safety from the requirements of Executive Unit Pittsburgh III. Discussion of Proposed Rule DHS Department of Homeland Security Order 13771. FR Federal Register The COTP proposes to establish a This regulatory action determination NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking special local regulation for all navigable is based on the size and location of the § Section waters of the Allegheny, Monongahela, special local regulation. The special U.S.C. United States Code and Ohio Rivers between the Ninth local regulation will impact a small Street Highway Bridge at mile marker section of the Allegheny, Monongahela, II. Background, Purpose, and Legal (MM) 0.8, Allegheny River, Fort Pitt Basis and Ohio Rivers, less than three total Highway Bridge at MM 0.22, miles. Moreover, the special local Heinz Field notified the Coast Guard Monongahela River, and West End- regulation will not stop vessels from that it would be holding a concert from North Side Highway Bridge at MM 0.8, transiting the area, it will only establish 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 30, 2018. Ohio River. The duration of the special certain areas where vessels are Heinz Field is located in close local regulation is intended to ensure prohibited from loitering, anchoring, proximity to the banks of the Ohio and the safety of vessels on these navigable stopping, remaining, or drifting because Allegheny Rivers, which is a high vessel waters before, during, and after the it impedes navigation near launching traffic area used by both commercial concert weekend. This proposed rule ramps, marinas, and fleeting areas, or and recreational vessels. Due to the would apply to any vessel operating commercial traffic in the rivers. proximity of Heinz Field to these within the area, including a naval or Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue waterways, it will be a destination for public vessel, except a vessel engaged in Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNMs) many recreational vessels to anchor and law enforcement, servicing aids to via VHF–FM marine channel 16 about loiter throughout the concert weekend navigation, or surveying, maintaining, the regulated area and the rule would of June 29, 2018 to July 1, 2018. The or improving waters within the allow vessels to seek permission to enter Coast Guard is concerned about possible regulated area. No vessel would be the regulated area. collisions that could occur in this area permitted to loiter, anchor, stop, moor, and the impact of vessel congestion on remain or drift in any manner that B. Impact on Small Entities maritime commerce due to transit impedes safe passage of another vessel The Regulatory Flexibility Act of delays. The Captain of the Port Marine to any launching ramp, marina, or 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, Safety Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) has fleeting area unless authorized by the requires Federal agencies to consider

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the potential impact of regulations on Order 13175, Consultation and person listed in the FOR FURTHER small entities during rulemaking. The Coordination with Indian Tribal INFORMATION CONTACT section to term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small Governments, because it would not have coordinate protest activities so that your businesses, not-for-profit organizations a substantial direct effect on one or message can be received without that are independently owned and more Indian tribes, on the relationship jeopardizing the safety or security of operated and are not dominant in their between the Federal Government and people, places, or vessels. fields, and governmental jurisdictions Indian tribes, or on the distribution of with populations of less than 50,000. power and responsibilities between the V. Public Participation and Request for The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. Federal Government and Indian tribes. Comments 605(b) that this proposed rule would not If you believe this proposed rule has We view public participation as have a significant economic impact on implications for federalism or Indian essential to effective rulemaking, and a substantial number of small entities. tribes, please contact the person listed will consider all comments and material While some owners or operators of in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION received during the comment period. vessels intending to transit the regulated CONTACT section. Your comment can help shape the area may be small entities, for the E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act outcome of this rulemaking. If you reasons stated in section IV.A above, submit a comment, please include the The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act this proposed rule would not have a docket number for this rulemaking, of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires significant economic impact on any indicate the specific section of this Federal agencies to assess the effects of vessel owner or operator. document to which each comment their discretionary regulatory actions. In If you think that your business, applies, and provide a reason for each particular, the Act addresses actions organization, or governmental suggestion or recommendation. jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity that may result in the expenditure by a and that this rule would have a State, local, or tribal government, in the We encourage you to submit significant economic impact on it, aggregate, or by the private sector of comments through the Federal please submit a comment (see $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or eRulemaking Portal at http:// ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it more in any one year. Though this www.regulations.gov. If your material qualifies and how and to what degree proposed rule would not result in such cannot be submitted using http:// this rule would economically affect it. an expenditure, we do discuss the www.regulations.gov, contact the person Under section 213(a) of the Small effects of this rule elsewhere in this in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Business Regulatory Enforcement preamble. CONTACT section of this document for alternate instructions. Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), F. Environment we want to assist small entities in We accept anonymous comments. All understanding this proposed rule. If the We have analyzed this proposed rule comments received will be posted rule would affect your small business, under Department of Homeland without change to http:// organization, or governmental Security Management Directive 023–01 www.regulations.gov and will include jurisdiction and you have questions and Commandant Instruction any personal information you have concerning its provisions or options for M16475.lD, which guide the Coast provided. For more about privacy and compliance, please contact the person Guard in complying with the National the docket, visit http:// listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice. CONTACT section. The Coast Guard will U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have made a preliminary determination that this Documents mentioned in this NPRM not retaliate against small entities that as being available in the docket, and all question or complain about this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively public comments, will be in our online proposed rule or any policy or action of docket at http://www.regulations.gov the Coast Guard. have a significant effect on the human environment. This proposed rule and can be viewed by following that C. Collection of Information involves a special local regulation that website’s instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up This proposed rule would not call for prohibits vessels from loitering, for email alerts, you will be notified a new collection of information under anchoring, stopping, remaining or when comments are posted or a final the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 drifting more than 100 feet from any rule is published. (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520). bank. Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 D. Federalism and Indian Tribal review under paragraph L61 of Governments Appendix A, Table 1 of Implementation Marine safety, Navigation (water), A rule has implications for federalism of the National Environmental Policy Reporting and recordkeeping under Executive Order 13132, Act, Department of Homeland Security requirements, Security measures, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01. A Waterways. effect on the States, on the relationship preliminary environmental analysis For the reasons discussed in the between the national government and checklist and Categorical Exclusion preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to the States, or on the distribution of Determination are available in the amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows: power and responsibilities among the docket where indicated under various levels of government. We have ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON analyzed this proposed rule under that information that may lead to the NAVIGABLE WATERS Order and have determined that it is discovery of a significant environmental consistent with the fundamental impact from this proposed rule. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 100 federalism principles and preemption continues to read as follows: requirements described in Executive G. Protest Activities Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233. Order 13132. The Coast Guard respects the First Also, this proposed rule does not have Amendment rights of protesters. ■ 2. Add § 100.T08–0320 to read as tribal implications under Executive Protesters are asked to contact the follows:

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§ 100.T08–0320 Special Local Regulation; DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Monongahela River (MM 0.22), Allegheny SECURITY Basis River (MM 0.8), and Ohio River (MM 0.8), The Captain of the Port Sector Upper Pittsburgh, PA. Coast Guard Mississippi River (COTP) proposes to (a) Location. The following is a amend 33 CFR 165.801 to update the special local regulation for all navigable 33 CFR Part 165 table of annual fireworks displays and waters of the Allegheny, Monongahela, other marine-related events in Coast and Ohio Rivers between the Ninth [Docket Number USCG–2018–0038] Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River. Street Highway Bridge at mile marker The current list of annual and recurring (MM) 0.8, Allegheny River, Fort Pitt RIN 1625–AA00 safety zones in Sector Upper Mississippi Highway Bridge at MM 0.22, Safety Zones; Coast Guard Sector River is published in Table 2 of 33 CFR Monongahela River, and West End- Upper Mississippi River Annual and 165.801. That most recent table was North Side Highway Bridge at MM 0.8, Recurring Safety Zones Update created through the final rule published Ohio River. on June 21, 2017 (82 FR 28235). The AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. (b) Applicability. This section applies current table in 33 CFR 165.801 needs to any vessel operating within the area, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. to be amended to include new safety including a naval or public vessel, zones expected to recur annually or except a vessel engaged in: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to amend its safety zone regulations for biannually, remove safety zones no (1) Law enforcement; longer recurring, and provide new (2) Servicing aids to navigation; or annual events in Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River. This proposed information on existing safety zones. (3) Surveying, maintaining, or The proposed annually recurring rule would add one new recurring safety improving waters within the regulated safety zones are necessary to provide for zone, remove four safety zones, and area. the safety of life on navigable waters amend the sponsor/name, date, and/or (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with during the events. Based on the nature safety zones for three recurring safety the general regulations in § 100.801 of of these marine events, large numbers of zones already listed in the current table. this part, no vessel shall loiter, anchor, participants and spectators, and event This action is necessary to protect stop, moor, remain or drift in any locations, the COTP has determined that spectators, participants, and vessels manner as to impede safe passage of the events listed in this proposed rule from the hazards associated with annual another vessel to any launching ramp, could pose a risk to participants or marine events. This proposed marina, or fleeting area unless waterways users if the normal vessel rulemaking would restrict vessel traffic authorized by the Captain of the Port traffic were to interfere with the events. from the safety zones during the events Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) or Possible hazards include risks of injury unless authorized by the Captain of the a designated representative. They may or death from near or actual contact Port Sector Upper Mississippi River or be contacted on VHF–FM Channel 16. among participant vessels and a designated representative. We invite spectators or mariners traversing (2) No vessel shall loiter, anchor, stop, your comments on this proposed through the safety zone. In order to moor, remain or drift at any time more rulemaking. than 100 feet from any river bank within protect the safety of all waterway users, the regulated area unless authorized by DATES: Comments and related material including event participants and the COTP or a designated must be received by the Coast Guard on spectators, this proposed rule would representative. or before May 17, 2018. establish safety zones for the time and (3) Persons and vessels permitted to ADDRESSES: You may submit comments location of each marine event. enter this regulated area must transit at identified by docket number USCG– This purpose of this proposed their slowest safe speed and comply 2018–0038 using the Federal rulemaking is to ensure the safety of with all lawful directions issued by the eRulemaking Portal at http:// vessels on the navigable waters in the COTP or the designated representative. www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public safety zones during the scheduled (4) Persons and vessels permitted to Participation and Request for events. Vessels would not be permitted enter this regulated area must transit at Comments’’ portion of the to enter the safety zone unless their slowest safe speed and comply SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for authorized by the COTP or a designated with all lawful directions issued by the further instructions on submitting representative. The Coast Guard COTP or the designated representative. comments. proposes this rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. (d) Effective period. This section will FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If be effective from 4 p.m. on June 29, you have questions on this proposed III. Discussion of Proposed Rule 2018 through noon on July 1, 2018. rule, call or email Lieutenant The COTP proposes to amend its (e) Informational broadcasts. The Commander Sean Peterson, Chief of safety zone regulations for annual COTP or a designated representative Prevention, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone events in Coast Guard Sector Upper will inform the public through (314) 269–2568, email Mississippi River listed in Table 2 of 33 Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs) Sean.M.Peterson@uscg,mil. CFR 165.801. This section requires of the enforcement period for the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: amendment from time to time to regulated area as well as any changes in properly reflect the recurring safety the dates and times of enforcement. I. Table of Abbreviations zone regulations in Sector Upper Dated: April 12, 2018. CFR Code of Federal Regulations Mississippi River. This rule would add F.M. Smith, COTP Captain of the Port Sector Upper one new recurring safety zone, remove Mississippi River Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, DHS Department of Homeland Security four no longer recurring safety zones, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit FR Federal Register and amend the sponsor/name, date, Pittsburgh, Acting. NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking and/or safety zones for three recurring [FR Doc. 2018–08032 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] § Section safety zones already listed in the current BILLING CODE 9110–04–P U.S.C. United States Code table. Other than this one new safety

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zone, four removed safety zones, and 3 other provisions in Table 2 of § 165.801 by adding one new safety zone. The changes to the sponsor/name, date, and/ would remain unchanged. safety zone being added to Table 2 is or safety zones of certain events, the The Coast Guard proposes to revise below: regulations of 33 CFR 165.801 and the regulations at 33 CFR 165.801 Table 2

Sector Upper Date Sponsor/name Mississippi Safety zone River location

2 days—3rd Weekend in Kentucky Drag Boat Association/Evans- Evansville, IL ...... Kaskaskia River mile marker 9 to 11. July. ville, IL Drag Boat Races.

The Coast Guard also proposes to existing safety zones that are no longer 165.801. The four existing safety zones revise regulations at 33 CFR 165.801 recurring, with reference by line number being removed are below: Table 2 by removing the following four to the current Table 2 of 33 CFR

Sector Upper Line Date Sponsor/name Mississippi Safety zone River location

3 ...... 1 day—2nd Weekend of City of Champlin/Father Hennepin Champlin, MN ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker June. Fireworks Display. 870.5 to 872.0. 22 ...... 1 day—3rd Sunday in Burlington Steamboat Days/Burlington Burlington, IA ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker June. Steamboat Days. 403.5 to 404.5. 34 ...... 1 day—4th of July Week- McGregor/Marquette Chamber Com- Marquette, IA ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker end. merce/Independence Day Celebra- 635.7 to 634.2. tion. 37 ...... 2 days—3rd Weekend of Riverside Chamber of Commerce/ Riverside, MO ...... Missouri River mile marker 371.8 to September. Riverfest. 372.2.

The Coast Guard also proposes to marine event sponsor/name and/or This proposed rule modifies the revise regulations at 33 CFR 165.801 safety zones, with reference by line following three safety zones from the Table 2 by amending three existing number to the current Table 2 of 33 CFR existing Table 2 in § 165.801 as follows: safety zones listed in the current table. 165.801. The three safety zones being The amendments involve changes to amended are below:

Sector Upper Line Date Sponsor/name Mississippi Safety zone Revision River location

1 ...... 1 day—4th Week- Marketing Minneapolis LLC/ Minneapolis, MN ... Upper Mississippi River mile Sponsor/name. end in July. Aquatennial Fireworks. marker 853.2 to 854.2. 32 ...... 1 day—4th of July Grafton Chamber of Com- Grafton, IL ...... Upper Mississippi River mile Safety zone. Weekend. merce/Grafton Chamber marker 218 to 219. 4th of July Fireworks. 41 ...... 1 day—4th of July City of East Moline/City of East Moline, IL ...... Upper Mississippi River mile Date and safety zone. Week. East Moline Fireworks. marker 489.9 to 490.2.

The amendments to this rule are IV. Regulatory Analyses This NPRM has not been designated necessary to ensure the safety of vessels a ‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under and people during annual events taking We developed this proposed rule after Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, place on or near navigable waters in considering numerous statutes and the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Sector Upper Mississippi River. Executive orders related to rulemaking. Office of Management and Budget Although this proposed rule would be Below we summarize our analyses (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance based on a number of these statutes and in effect year-round, the specific safety it is exempt from the requirements of Executive orders and we discuss First zones listed in Table 2 of 33 CFR Executive Order 13771. Amendment rights of protestors. 165.801 would only be enforced during This regulatory action determination a specified period of time coinciding A. Regulatory Planning and Review is based on the size, location, and with the happening of the annual events duration of the safety zones. These listed. In accordance with the Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and safety zones are limited in size and regulations listed in 33 CFR 165.801(a)– duration, and are usually positioned (d), entry into these safety zones is benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is away from high vessel traffic zones. prohibited unless authorized by the necessary, to select regulatory Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue COTP or a designated representative. approaches that maximize net benefits. a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via The regulatory text of the updated Table Executive Order 13771 directs agencies VHF–FM marine channel 16 about the 2 of § 165.801 we are proposing appears to control regulatory costs through a zones, and the rule would allow vessels at the end of this document. budgeting process. to seek permission to enter the zones.

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B. Impact on Small Entities federalism principles and preemption G. Protest Activities The Regulatory Flexibility Act of requirements described in Executive The Coast Guard respects the First 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, Order 13132. Amendment rights of protesters. requires Federal agencies to consider Also, this proposed rule does not have Protesters are asked to contact the the potential impact of regulations on tribal implications under Executive person listed in the FOR FURTHER small entities during rulemaking. The Order 13175, Consultation and INFORMATION CONTACT section to term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small Coordination with Indian Tribal coordinate protest activities so that your businesses, not-for-profit organizations Governments, because it would not have message can be received without that are independently owned and a substantial direct effect on one or jeopardizing the safety or security of operated and are not dominant in their more Indian tribes, on the relationship people, places, or vessels. fields, and governmental jurisdictions between the Federal Government and V. Public Participation and Request for with populations of less than 50,000. Indian tribes, or on the distribution of Comments The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. power and responsibilities between the 605(b) that this proposed rule would not Federal Government and Indian tribes. We view public participation as have a significant economic impact on If you believe this proposed rule has essential to effective rulemaking, and a substantial number of small entities. implications for federalism or Indian will consider all comments and material While some owners or operators of tribes, please contact the person listed received during the comment period. Your comment can help shape the vessels intending to transit the safety in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION outcome of this rulemaking. If you zone may be small entities, for the CONTACT section. reasons stated in section IV.A above, submit a comment, please include the this proposed rule would not have a E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act docket number for this rulemaking, significant economic impact on any indicate the specific section of this vessel owner or operator. The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act document to which each comment If you think that your business, of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires applies, and provide a reason for each organization, or governmental Federal agencies to assess the effects of suggestion or recommendation. jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity their discretionary regulatory actions. In We encourage you to submit and that this rule would have a particular, the Act addresses actions comments through the Federal significant economic impact on it, that may result in the expenditure by a eRulemaking Portal at http:// please submit a comment (see State, local, or tribal government, in the www.regulations.gov. If your material ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it aggregate, or by the private sector of cannot be submitted using http:// qualifies and how and to what degree $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or www.regulations.gov, contact the person this rule would economically affect it. more in any one year. Though this in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Under section 213(a) of the Small proposed rule would not result in such CONTACT section of this document for Business Regulatory Enforcement an expenditure, we do discuss the alternate instructions. Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), effects of this rule elsewhere in this We accept anonymous comments. All we want to assist small entities in preamble. comments received will be posted understanding this proposed rule. If the without change to http:// F. Environment rule would affect your small business, www.regulations.gov and will include organization, or governmental We have analyzed this proposed rule any personal information you have jurisdiction and you have questions under Department of Homeland provided. For more about privacy and concerning its provisions or options for Security Directive 023–01 and the docket, visit http:// compliance, please contact the person Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice. listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION which guide the Coast Guard in Documents mentioned in this NPRM CONTACT section. The Coast Guard will complying with the National as being available in the docket, and all not retaliate against small entities that Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 public comments, will be in our online question or complain about this U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have made a docket at http://www.regulations.gov proposed rule or any policy or action of preliminary determination that this and can be viewed by following that the Coast Guard. action is one of a category of actions that website’s instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up C. Collection of Information do not individually or cumulatively for email alerts, you will be notified have a significant effect on the human This proposed rule would not call for when comments are posted or a final environment. This proposed rule a new collection of information under rule is published. the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 involves establishing safety zones (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520). limiting access to certain areas under 33 List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 CFR 165 within the COTP Zone. Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Normally such actions are categorically (water), Reporting and recordkeeping Governments excluded from further review under requirements, Security measures, A rule has implications for federalism paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table Waterways. under Executive Order 13132, 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023–01– 001–01, Rev. 01. A Record of For the reasons discussed in the Federalism, if it has a substantial direct preamble, the U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Consideration effect on the States, on the relationship proposes to amend 33 CFR part 165 as supporting this determination is between the national government and follows: the States, or on the distribution of available in the docket where indicated power and responsibilities among the under ADDRESSES. We seek any PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION various levels of government. We have comments or information that may lead AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS analyzed this proposed rule under that to the discovery of a significant Order and have determined that it is environmental impact from this ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 consistent with the fundamental proposed rule. continues to read as follows:

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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; Department of Homeland Security Delegation § 165.801 [Amended] 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; No. 0170.1. ■ 2. In § 165.801, revise Table 2 to read as follows:

TABLE 2 OF § 165.801—SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ANNUAL AND RECURRING SAFETY ZONES

Sector Upper Date Sponsor/name Mississippi Safety zone River location

1. 1 day—4th Weekend in Marketing Minneapolis LLC/Aquatennial Minneapolis, MN...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker July. Fireworks. 853.2 to 854.2. 2. 1 day—4th of July week- Radio Dubuque/Radio Dubuque Fire- Dubuque, IA...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker end. works and Air show. 581.0 to 583.0. 3. 1 day—4th of July week- Downtown Main Street/Mississippi Red Wing, MN...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker end. Alumination. 790.8 to 791.2. 4. 1 day—4th of July week- Tan-Tar-A Resort/Tan-Tar-A 4th of July Lake of the Ozarks, MO .... Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 025.8 to end. Fireworks. 026.2. 5. 1 day—1st weekend of Tan-Tar-A Resort/Tan-Tar-A Labor Day Lake of the Ozarks, MO .... Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 025.8 to September. Fireworks. 026.2. 6. 1 day—Last Sunday in Tan-Tar-A Resort/Tan-Tar-A Memorial Lake of the Ozarks, MO .... Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 025.8 to May. Day fireworks. 026.2. 7. 1 day—4th of July week- Lake City Chamber of Commerce/Lake Lake City, MN...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker end. City 4th of July Fireworks. 772.4 to 772.8. 8. 1 day—4th of July week- Greater Muscatine Chamber of Com- Muscatine, IA...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker end. merce/Muscatine 4th of July. 455.0 to 456.0. 9. 1 day—Last weekend in Friends of the River Kansas City/KC Kansas City, KS...... Missouri River mile marker 364.8 to June/First weekend in Riverfest. 365.2. July. 10. 1 day—4th of July week- Louisiana Chamber of Commerce/Lou- Louisiana, MO...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker end. isiana July 4th Fireworks. 282.0 to 283.0. 11. 1 day—4th of July week- Guttenberg Development and Tourism/ Guttenberg, IA...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker end. Stars and Stripes River Day. 615.0 to 615.5. 12. 4 days—1st or 2nd Riverfest, Inc./La Crosse Riverfest ...... La Crosse, WI ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker week of July. 697.5 to 698.5 (Wisconsin). 13. 1 day—2nd weekend in Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Com- Prairie du Chien, WI...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker July. merce/Prairie du Chien Area Chamber 635.2 to 635.7. Fireworks. 14. 1 day—4th of July week- JMP Radio/Red White and Boom Peoria Peoria, IL ...... Illinois River mile marker 162.5 to 162.1. end. 15. 1 day—Last weekend in Hudson Boosters/Hudson Booster Days Hudson, WI...... St. Croix River mile marker 016.8 to June/First weekend in 017.2. July. 16. 2 days—4th of July City of St. Charles/St. Charles Riverfest St. Charles, MO ...... Missouri River mile marker 028.2 to weekend. 028.8. 17. 1 day—4th of July week- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board/ Minneapolis, MN...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker end. Red, White, and Boom Minneapolis. 853.5 to 854.5. 18. 1 day—4th of July week- Davenport One Chamber/Red White and Davenport, IA...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker end. Boom. 482.0 to 482.7. 19. 2 days—3rd weekend of Amelia Earhart Festival Committee/ Kansas City, KS...... Missouri River mile marker 422.0 to July. Amelia Earhart Festival. 424.5. 20. 1 day—4th of July week- Alton Exposition Commission/Mississippi Alton, IL...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker end. Fireworks Festival. 202.5 to 203.0. 21. 1 day—Last Sunday in Lodge of the Four Seasons/Lodge of the Lake of the Ozarks, MO .... Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 013.8 to May. Four Seasons Memorial Day Fire- 014.2. works. 22. 1 day—First weekend of Lodge of the Four Seasons/Labor Day Lake of the Ozarks, MO .... Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 013.8 to September. Fireworks. 014.2. 23. 1 day—4th of July week- Lodge of the Four Seasons/Lodge of the Lake of the Ozarks, MO .... Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 013.8 to end. Four Seasons 4th of July. 014.2. 24. 2 days—3rd weekend in Hasting Riverboat Days/Rivertown Days Hasting, MN ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker July. 813.7 to 815.2. 25. 1 day—Sunday of Fa- Winona Steamboat Days/Winona Steam- Winona, MN...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker ther’s Day weekend. boat Days Fireworks. 725.4 to 725.7. 26. 3 days—4th of July Fair of St. Louis/Fair St. Louis ...... St. Louis, MO ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker weekend. 179.2 to 180.0. 27. 1 day—Last weekend in Bellevue Heritage Days/Bellevue Herit- Bellevue, IA...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker June/First weekend in age Days. 556.0 to 556.5. July. 28. 1 day—4th of July week- Main Street Parkway Association/Park- Parkville, MO...... Missouri River mile marker 378.0 to end. ville 4th of July Fireworks. 377.5. 29. 1 day—4th of July week- Hermann Chamber of Commerce/Her- Hermann, MO...... Missouri River mile marker 097.0 to end. mann 4th of July. 098.0 (Missouri). 30. 1 day—4th of July week- Grafton Chamber of Commerce/Grafton Grafton, IL ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker 218 end. Chamber 4th of July Fireworks. to 219.

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TABLE 2 OF § 165.801—SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ANNUAL AND RECURRING SAFETY ZONES—Continued

Sector Upper Date Sponsor/name Mississippi Safety zone River location

31. 1 day—4th of July week- Salute to America Foundation, Inc./Sa- Jefferson City, MO ...... Missouri River mile marker 143.5 to end. lute to America. 143.0 (Missouri). 32. 2 days—2nd weekend in Tug Committee/Great River Tug ...... Port Byron, IL ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker August. 497.2 to 497.6 (Illinois). 33. 1 day—4th of July week- City of Stillwater/St. Croix Events/Still- Stillwater, MN ...... St. Croix River mile marker 022.9 to end. water 4th of July. 023.5 (Minnesota). 34. 4 days—3rd week of St. Croix Events/Lumberjack Days ...... Stillwater, MN ...... St. Croix River mile marker 022.9 to July. 023.5 (Minnesota). 35. 2 days—Weekend that Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, Inc./Lake Lake of the Ozarks, MO .... Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 032.5 to precedes Labor Day of the Ozarks Shootout. 034.5. Weekend. 36. 2 days—1st weekend of City of Keithsburg/Keithsburg Fireworks Keithsburg, IL...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker September. Display. 427.5 to 427.3. 37. 1 day—4th of July Week City of East Moline/City of East Moline East Moline, IL...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker Fireworks. 489.9 to 490.2. 38. 2nd Weekend in August Lansing Lion’s Club/Lansing Fish Days Lansing, IA...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker Fireworks. 662.8–663.9. 39. 3rd Weekend in August River Action/Floatzilla ...... Rock Island, Illinois ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker 479.0–486.0. 40. 1 day—Weekend before Main Street Parkway Association/Park- Parkville, MO...... Missouri River mile marker 377.5 to Thanksgiving. ville Christmas on the River. 378.0. 41. 1 day—4th of July week- City of Marquette/Marquette Independ- Marquette, IA...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker end. ence Day Celebration. 634.2 to 635.7. 42. 1 day—1st Weekend in St. Louis Brewers Guild Festival Fire- St. Louis, MO...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker June. works. 179.2–180 43. 1 day—4th Weekend in Lumiere Place/Memorial Day Fireworks St. Louis, MO ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker May. 180–180.5 44. 1 day—1st Weekend in Lumiere Place/4th of July Fireworks ...... St. Louis, MO ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker July. 180–180.5 45. 1 day—1st Weekend in Lumiere Place/Labor Day Fireworks ...... St. Louis, MO ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker September. 180–180.5 46. 2 days—3rd Weekend in Kentucky Drag Boat Association/Evans- Evansville, IL ...... Kaskaskia River mile marker 9 to 11. July. ville, IL Drag Boat Races.

Dated: April 11, 2018. rulemaking would prohibit persons and COTP Captain of the Port Sector New Scott A. Stoermer, vessels from being in the safety zone Orleans DHS Department of Homeland Security Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the unless authorized by the Captain of the FR Federal Register Port Sector Upper Mississippi River. Port Sector New Orleans or a designated NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking [FR Doc. 2018–08013 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] representative. We invite your § Section BILLING CODE 9110–04–P comments on this proposed rulemaking. U.S.C. United States Code DATES: Comments and related material II. Background, Purpose, and Legal must be received by the Coast Guard on DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Basis or before May 17, 2018. SECURITY On April 4, 2018, Geaux Pyro notified ADDRESSES: You may submit comments the Coast Guard that it would conduct Coast Guard identified by docket number USCG– a fireworks display from 7 p.m. through 2018–0332 using the Federal 7:20 p.m. on July 4, 2018, for a wedding 33 CFR Part 165 eRulemaking Portal at http:// celebration. The fireworks are to be [Docket Number USCG–2018–0332] www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public launched from a barge on the Participation and Request for Tchefuncte River, at approximate RIN 1625–AA00 Comments’’ portion of the position 30°24′11.63″ N 090°09′17.39″ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for W, in front of the Madisonville Town Safety Zone; Lower Tchefuncte River, further instructions on submitting Hall. Hazards from firework displays Madisonville, LA comments. include accidental discharge of AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. falling hot embers or other debris. The you have questions on this rule, call or Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to email Lieutenant Commander Howard (COTP) has determined that potential establish a temporary safety zone for Vacco, Sector New Orleans, U.S. Coast hazards associated with the fireworks to certain navigable waters of the Guard; telephone 504–365–2281, email be used in this display would be a safety Tchefuncte River. This action is [email protected]. concern for anyone within 100 yards of necessary to provide for the safety of life SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the launch barge. on these navigable waters near The purpose of this rulemaking is to Madisonville, LA, during a fireworks I. Table of Abbreviations ensure the safety of vessels and the display on July 4, 2018. This proposed CFR Code of Federal Regulations navigable waters within a 100-yard

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radius of the launch barge before, from the requirements of Executive D. Federalism and Indian Tribal during, and after the fireworks display. Order 13771. Governments The Coast Guard proposes this This regulatory action determination A rule has implications for federalism rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. is based on the size and duration of the under Executive Order 13132, 1231. safety zone. This proposed safety zone Federalism, if it has a substantial direct III. Discussion of Proposed Rule would only encompass a 100-yard effect on the States, on the relationship radius of the Tchefuncte River for one between the national government and The COTP proposes to establish a hour on one evening. Moreover, the the States, or on the distribution of safety zone from 6:45 p.m. through 7:45 Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast power and responsibilities among the p.m. on July 4, 2018. The safety zone Notice to Mariners via VHF–FM marine various levels of government. We have would cover all navigable waters of the channel 16 about the zone, and the analyzed this proposed rule under that Tchefuncte River within 100-yards of a proposed rule would allow vessels to Order and have determined that it is barge at approximate position seek permission to enter the zone. consistent with the fundamental 30°24′11.63″ N 090°09′17.39″ W, in B. Impact on Small Entities federalism principles and preemption front of the Madisonville Town Hall in requirements described in Executive Madisonville, LA. The duration of the The Regulatory Flexibility Act of Order 13132. zone is intended to ensure the safety of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, Also, this proposed rule does not have vessels and these navigable waters requires Federal agencies to consider tribal implications under Executive before, during, and after the scheduled the potential impact of regulations on Order 13175, Consultation and 7 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. fireworks display. small entities during rulemaking. The Coordination with Indian Tribal No vessel or person would be permitted term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small Governments, because it would not have to enter the safety zone without businesses, not-for-profit organizations a substantial direct effect on one or obtaining permission from the COTP or that are independently owned and more Indian tribes, on the relationship a designated representative. A operated and are not dominant in their between the Federal Government and designated representative is a fields, and governmental jurisdictions Indian tribes, or on the distribution of commissioned, warrant, or petty officer with populations of less than 50,000. power and responsibilities between the of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. Federal Government and Indian tribes. units under the operational control of 605(b) that this proposed rule would not If you believe this proposed rule has USCG Sector New Orleans. have a significant economic impact on implications for federalism or Indian Vessels requiring entry into this safety a substantial number of small entities. tribes, please contact the person listed zone must request permission from the While some owners or operators of in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION COTP or a designated representative. vessels intending to transit the safety CONTACT section. They may be contacted on VHF–FM zone may be small entities, for the Channel 16 or 67 or by telephone at reasons stated in section IV.A above, E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (504) 365–2200. Persons and vessels this proposed rule would not have a The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act permitted to enter this safety zone must significant economic impact on any of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires transit at their slowest safe speed and vessel owner or operator. Federal agencies to assess the effects of comply with all lawful directions issued If you think that your business, their discretionary regulatory actions. In by the COTP or the designated organization, or governmental particular, the Act addresses actions representative. The regulatory text we jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity that may result in the expenditure by a are proposing appears at the end of this and that this rulemaking would have a State, local, or tribal government, in the document. significant economic impact on it, aggregate, or by the private sector of please submit a comment (see IV. Regulatory Analyses $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it more in any one year. Though this We developed this proposed rule after qualifies and how and to what degree proposed rule would not result in such considering numerous statutes and this rule would economically affect it. an expenditure, we do discuss the Executive orders related to rulemaking. Under section 213(a) of the Small effects of this rule elsewhere in this Below we summarize our analyses Business Regulatory Enforcement preamble. based on a number of these statutes and Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), Executive orders and we discuss First we want to assist small entities in F. Environment Amendment rights of protestors. understanding this proposed rule. If the We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland A. Regulatory Planning and Review rulemaking would affect your small business, organization, or governmental Security Directive 023–01 and Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 jurisdiction and you have questions Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, direct agencies to assess the costs and concerning its provisions or options for which guide the Coast Guard in benefits of available regulatory compliance, please contact the person complying with the National alternatives and, if regulation is listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 necessary, to select regulatory CONTACT section. The Coast Guard will U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have made a approaches that maximize net benefits. not retaliate against small entities that preliminary determination that this Executive Order 13771 directs agencies question or complain about this action is one of a category of actions that to control regulatory costs through a proposed rule or any policy or action of do not individually or cumulatively budgeting process. This NPRM has not the Coast Guard. have a significant effect on the human been designated a ‘‘significant environment. This proposed rule C. Collection of Information regulatory action,’’ under Executive involves a safety zone lasting one hour Order 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM This proposed rule would not call for that would prohibit entry within a 100- has not been reviewed by the Office of a new collection of information under yard radius of a barge at approximate Management and Budget (OMB), and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 position of 30°24′11.63″ N 090°09′17.39″ pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520). W on the Tchefuncte River. Normally

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such actions are categorically excluded List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND from further review under paragraph Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation SECURITY L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS (water), Reporting and recordkeeping Coast Guard Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01, requirements, Security measures, Rev. 01. A preliminary Record of Waterways. Environmental Consideration 33 CFR Part 165 For the reasons discussed in the supporting this determination is preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to [Docket Number USCG–2018–0331] available in the docket where indicated amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows: under ADDRESSES. We seek any RIN 1625–AA00 comments or information that may lead PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, to the discovery of a significant AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS New Orleans, LA environmental impact from this proposed rule. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. continues to read as follows: G. Protest Activities ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; The Coast Guard respects the First 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to Amendment rights of protesters. Department of Homeland Security Delegation establish a temporary safety zone for Protesters are asked to contact the No. 0170.1. certain navigable waters of the Mississippi River from mile marker person listed in the FOR FURTHER ■ 2. Add § 165.T08–0332 to read as (MM) 94 to MM 95 above Head of INFORMATION CONTACT section to follows: coordinate protest activities so that your Passes. This action is necessary to message can be received without § 165.T08–0332 Safety Zone; Tchefuncte provide for the safety of life on these jeopardizing the safety or security of River, New Orleans, LA. navigable waters near Algiers Point, people, places, or vessels. (a) Location. The following area is a New Orleans, LA, during a fireworks safety zone: All navigable waters of the display on June 30, 2018. This proposed V. Public Participation and Request for Tchefuncte River, 100-yards around a rulemaking would prohibit persons and Comments barge at approximate position vessels from being in the safety zone 30°24′11.63″ N 090°09′17.39″ W, in unless authorized by the Captain of the We view public participation as Port Sector New Orleans or a designated essential to effective rulemaking, and front of the Madisonville Town Hall in Madisonville, LA. representative. We invite your will consider all comments and material comments on this proposed rulemaking. received during the comment period. (b) Effective period. This section is DATES: Comments and related material Your comment can help shape the effective from 6:45 p.m. through 7:45 p.m. on July 4, 2018. must be received by the Coast Guard on outcome of this rulemaking. If you or before May 17, 2018. submit a comment, please include the (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with docket number for this rulemaking, the general regulations in § 165.23 of ADDRESSES: You may submit comments this part, entry into this zone is indicate the specific section of this identified by docket number USCG– prohibited unless specifically document to which each comment 2018–0331 using the Federal authorized by the Captain of the Port applies, and provide a reason for each eRulemaking Portal at http:// Sector New Orleans (COTP) or suggestion or recommendation. www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public designated representative. A designated Participation and Request for We encourage you to submit representative is a commissioned, Comments’’ portion of the comments through the Federal warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for eRulemaking Portal at http:// Coast Guard assigned to units under the further instructions on submitting www.regulations.gov. If your material operational control of USCG Sector New comments. cannot be submitted using http:// Orleans. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If www.regulations.gov, contact the person (2) Vessels requiring entry into this you have questions about this proposed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION safety zone must request permission rulemaking, call or email Lieutenant CONTACT section of this document for from the COTP or a designated Commander Howard Vacco, Sector New alternate instructions. representative. They may be contacted Orleans, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone on VHF–FM Channel 16 or 67 or by We accept anonymous comments. All 504–365–2281, email Howard.K.Vacco@ telephone at (504) 365–2200. comments received will be posted uscg.mil. without change to http:// (3) Persons and vessels permitted to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: www.regulations.gov and will include enter this safety zone must transit at any personal information you have their slowest safe speed and comply I. Table of Abbreviations provided. For more about privacy and with all lawful directions issued by the COTP or the designated representative. CFR Code of Federal Regulations the docket, visit http:// COTP Captain of the Port Sector New www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice. (d) Information broadcasts. The COTP Orleans or a designated representative will Documents mentioned in this NPRM DHS Department of Homeland Security inform the public through Broadcast as being available in the docket, and all FR Federal Register Notices to Mariners of any changes in MM Mile marker public comments, will be in our online the planned schedule. NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking docket at http://www.regulations.gov § Section and can be viewed by following that Dated: April 11, 2018. U.S.C. United States Code website’s instructions. Additionally, if Wayne R. Arguin, you go to the online docket and sign up Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the II. Background, Purpose, and Legal for email alerts, you will be notified Port Sector New Orleans. Basis when comments are posted or a final [FR Doc. 2018–07909 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] On April 4, 2018, AFX Pro, LLC, rule is published. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P notified the Coast Guard that it would

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be conducting a fireworks display from A. Regulatory Planning and Review business, organization, or governmental 10 p.m. through 10:45 p.m. on June 30, Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 jurisdiction and you have questions 2018, for a wedding celebration. The direct agencies to assess the costs and concerning its provisions or options for fireworks are to be launched from a benefits of available regulatory compliance, please contact the person barge in the Mississippi River at alternatives and, if regulation is listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION approximate mile marker (MM) 95.5 necessary, to select regulatory CONTACT section. The Coast Guard will above Head of Passes near Algiers Point, approaches that maximize net benefits. not retaliate against small entities that New Orleans, LA. Hazards from Executive Order 13771 directs agencies question or complain about this firework displays include accidental to control regulatory costs through a proposed rule or any policy or action of discharge of fireworks, dangerous budgeting process. This NPRM has not the Coast Guard. projectiles, and falling hot embers or been designated a ‘‘significant C. Collection of Information other debris. The Captain of the Port regulatory action,’’ under Executive Sector New Orleans (COTP) has This proposed rule would not call for Order 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM a new collection of information under determined that potential hazards has not been reviewed by the Office of associated with the fireworks to be used the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Management and Budget (OMB), and (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520). in this display would be a safety pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt concern for anyone within a one-mile from the requirements of Executive D. Federalism and Indian Tribal stretch of the river. Order 13771. Governments The purpose of this rulemaking is to This regulatory action determination A rule has implications for federalism ensure the safety of vessels on the is based on the size and duration of the under Executive Order 13132, navigable waters within a one-mile safety zone. This safety zone is for only Federalism, if it has a substantial direct stretch of the river before, during, and one hour on a one-mile section of the effect on the States, on the relationship after the fireworks display. The Coast waterway. Moreover, the Coast Guard between the national government and Guard proposes this rulemaking under would issue a Broadcast Notice to the States, or on the distribution of authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. Mariners (BNM) via VHF–FM marine power and responsibilities among the III. Discussion of Proposed Rule channel 16 about the zone, and the rule various levels of government. We have would allow vessels to seek permission analyzed this proposed rule under that The COTP proposes to establish a to enter the zone. Order and have determined that it is safety zone from 9:45 p.m. through 11 consistent with the fundamental p.m. on June 30, 2018. The safety zone B. Impact on Small Entities federalism principles and preemption would cover all navigable waters of the The Regulatory Flexibility Act of requirements described in Executive Mississippi River above Head of Passes 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, Order 13132. between mile markers (MM) 94 and 95. requires Federal agencies to consider Also, this proposed rule does not have The duration of the zone is intended to the potential impact of regulations on tribal implications under Executive ensure the safety of vessels and these small entities during rulemaking. The Order 13175, Consultation and navigable waters before, during, and term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small Coordination with Indian Tribal after the scheduled fireworks display. businesses, not-for-profit organizations Governments, because it would not have No vessel or person would be permitted that are independently owned and a substantial direct effect on one or to enter the safety zone without operated and are not dominant in their more Indian tribes, on the relationship obtaining permission from the COTP or fields, and governmental jurisdictions between the Federal Government and a designated representative. A with populations of less than 50,000. Indian tribes, or on the distribution of designated representative is a The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. power and responsibilities between the commissioned, warrant, or petty officer 605(b) that this proposed rule would not Federal Government and Indian tribes. of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to have a significant economic impact on If you believe this proposed rule has units under the operational control of a substantial number of small entities. implications for federalism or Indian USCG Sector New Orleans. While some owners or operators of tribes, please contact the person listed Vessels requiring entry into this safety vessels intending to transit the safety in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION zone must request permission from the zone may be small entities, for the CONTACT section. COTP or a designated representative. reasons stated in section IV.A above, They may be contacted on VHF–FM this proposed rule would not have a E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Channel 16 or 67 or by telephone at significant economic impact on any The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (504) 365–2200. Persons and vessels vessel owner or operator. of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires permitted to enter this safety zone must If you think that your business, Federal agencies to assess the effects of transit at their slowest safe speed and organization, or governmental their discretionary regulatory actions. In comply with all lawful directions issued jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity particular, the Act addresses actions by the COTP or a designated and that this proposed rule would have that may result in the expenditure by a representative. The regulatory text we a significant economic impact on it, State, local, or tribal government, in the are proposing appears at the end of this please submit a comment (see aggregate, or by the private sector of document. ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or qualifies and how and to what degree IV. Regulatory Analyses more in any one year. Though this this rulemaking would economically proposed rule would not result in such We developed this proposed rule after affect it. an expenditure, we do discuss the considering numerous statutes and Under section 213(a) of the Small effects of this rule elsewhere in this Executive orders related to rulemaking. Business Regulatory Enforcement preamble. Below we summarize our analyses Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), based on a number of these statutes and we want to assist small entities in F. Environment Executive orders and we discuss First understanding this proposed rule. If the We have analyzed this proposed rule Amendment rights of protestors. rulemaking would affect your small under Department of Homeland

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Security Directive 023–01 and the docket, visit http:// Notices to Mariners of any changes in Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice. the planned schedule. which guide the Coast Guard in Documents mentioned in this NPRM Dated: April 11, 2018. complying with the National as being available in the docket, and all Wayne R. Arguin, Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 public comments, will be in our online U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have made a docket at http://www.regulations.gov Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans. preliminary determination that this and can be viewed by following that action is one of a category of actions that website’s instructions. Additionally, if [FR Doc. 2018–07908 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] do not individually or cumulatively you go to the online docket and sign up BILLING CODE 9110–04–P have a significant effect on the human for email alerts, you will be notified environment. This proposed rule when comments are posted or a final involves a safety zone lasting one hour rule is published. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR that would prohibit entry between mile marker 95 and mile marker 94 on the List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Fish and Wildlife Service Lower Mississippi River above Head of Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation Passes. Normally such actions are (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 50 CFR Part 17 categorically excluded from further requirements, Security measures, [4500030115] review under paragraph L60(a) of Waterways. Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction For the reasons discussed in the Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 01. A preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to and Plants; 90-Day Findings for Two preliminary Record of Environmental amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows: Species Consideration supporting this AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, determination is available in the docket PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION Interior. where indicated under ADDRESSES. We AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS seek any comments or information that ACTION: Notice of petition findings and may lead to the discovery of a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 initiation of a status review. continues to read as follows: significant environmental impact from SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and this proposed rule. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; Wildlife Service (Service), announce 90- 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; G. Protest Activities day findings on two petitions to list, Department of Homeland Security Delegation reclassify, or delist wildlife or plants The Coast Guard respects the First No. 0170.1. under the Endangered Species Act of Amendment rights of protesters. ■ 2. Add § 165.T08–0331 to read as 1973, as amended (Act). Based on our Protesters are asked to contact the follows: review, we find that one petition person listed in the FOR FURTHER presents substantial scientific or INFORMATION CONTACT section to § 165.T08–0331 Safety Zone; Lower commercial information indicating that coordinate protest activities so that your Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA. the petitioned action may be warranted. message can be received without (a) Location. The following area is a Therefore, with the publication of this jeopardizing the safety or security of safety zone: All navigable waters of the document, we announce that we plan to people, places, or vessels. Lower Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA from mile marker (MM) 94 to MM initiate a review of the status of that V. Public Participation and Request for 95 above Head of Passes. species to determine if the petitioned Comments (b) Effective period. This section is action is warranted. To ensure that this We view public participation as effective from 9:45 p.m. through 11 p.m. status review is comprehensive, we are essential to effective rulemaking, and on June 30, 2018. requesting scientific and commercial will consider all comments and material (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with data and other information regarding received during the comment period. the general regulations in § 165.23 of this species. Based on the status review, Your comment can help shape the this part, entry into this zone is we will issue a 12-month finding on the outcome of this rulemaking. If you prohibited unless authorized by the petition, which will address whether or submit a comment, please include the Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans not the petitioned action is warranted, docket number for this rulemaking, (COTP) or designated representative. A in accordance with the Act. We also indicate the specific section of this designated representative is a find that one petition does not present document to which each comment commissioned, warrant, or petty officer substantial scientific or commercial applies, and provide a reason for each of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to information indicating that the suggestion or recommendation. units under the operational control of petitioned action may be warranted. We encourage you to submit USCG Sector New Orleans. Therefore, we are not initiating a status comments through the Federal (2) Vessels requiring entry into this review of this species in response to that eRulemaking Portal at http:// safety zone must request permission petition. We refer to this finding as a www.regulations.gov. If your material from the COTP or a designated ‘‘not substantial’’ petition finding. cannot be submitted using http:// representative. They may be contacted DATES: These findings were made on www.regulations.gov, contact the person on VHF–FM Channel 16 or 67 or by April 17, 2018. As we commence work in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION telephone at (504) 365–2200. on the status review, we seek any new CONTACT section of this document for (3) Persons and vessels permitted to information concerning the status of, or alternate instructions. enter this safety zone must transit at threats to, the species or its habitat. Any We accept anonymous comments. All their slowest safe speed and comply information received during our work comments received will be posted with all lawful directions issued by the on the status review will be considered. without change to http:// COTP or the designated representative. ADDRESSES: www.regulations.gov and will include (d) Information broadcasts. The COTP Supporting documents: Summaries of any personal information you have or a designated representative will the bases for the petition findings provided. For more about privacy and inform the public through Broadcast contained in this document are

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available on http://www.regulations.gov document, you may submit information generally means that we will post any under the appropriate docket number by clicking on ‘‘Comment Now!’’ If your personal information you provide us (see table under SUPPLEMENTARY information will fit in the provided (see Request for Information for Status INFORMATION). Supporting information in comment box, please use this feature of Reviews, below, for more information). preparing these findings is available for http://www.regulations.gov, as it is most Not-substantial petition finding: A public inspection, by appointment, compatible with our information review summary of the basis for the not- during normal business hours by procedures. If you attach your contacting the appropriate person, as information as a separate document, our substantial petition finding contained in specified in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION preferred file format is Microsoft Word. this document is available on http:// CONTACT. If you attach multiple comments (such www.regulations.gov under the Submitting information: If you have as form letters), our preferred format is appropriate docket number (see Table 2 new scientific or commercial data or a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel. under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION). other information concerning the status (2) By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail Supporting information in preparing of, or threats to, the species for which or hand-delivery to: Public Comments this finding is available for public we made these petition findings, or their Processing, Attn: [Insert appropriate inspection, by appointment, during habitats, please submit that information docket number; see Table 1 under normal business hours by contacting the by one of the following methods: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION], U.S. Fish appropriate person, as specified under (1) Electronically: Go to the Federal and Wildlife Service, MS: BPHC, 5275 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. If eRulemaking Portal: http:// Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA 22041– you have new information concerning www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, 3803. the status of, or threats to, this species, enter the appropriate docket number We request that you send information or its habitat, please submit that SUPPLEMENTARY (see Table 1 under only by the methods described above. information to the appropriate person. INFORMATION). Then, click on the Search We will post all information we receive button. After finding the correct on http://www.regulations.gov. This FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Common name Contact person

Cape mountain zebra ...... Bridget Fahey, 703–358–2163; [email protected]. Preble’s meadow jumping mouse ...... Mike Thabault, 303–236–4210; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: petition may be warranted’’ (50 CFR species. The term ‘‘threat’’ includes 424.14(h)(1)(i)). actions or conditions that have a direct Background A species may be determined to be an impact on individuals (direct impacts), Section 4 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1533) endangered or threatened species as well as those that affect individuals and its implementing regulations in title because of one or more of the five through alteration of their habitat or 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations factors described in section 4(a)(1) of the required resources (stressors). The term (50 CFR part 424) set forth the Act (16 U.S.C 1531 et seq.). The five ‘‘threat’’ may encompass—either procedures for adding a species to, or factors are: together or separately—the source of the removing a species from, the Federal (a) The present or threatened action or condition or the action or Lists of Endangered and Threatened destruction, modification, or condition itself. However, the mere Wildlife and Plants (Lists). Section curtailment of its habitat or range identification of any threat(s) may not 4(b)(3)(A) of the Act requires that we (Factor A); be sufficient to compel a finding that the make a finding on whether a petition to (b) Overutilization for commercial, information in the petition is substantial add a species to the Lists (i.e., ‘‘list’’), recreational, scientific, or educational information indicating that the remove a species from the Lists (i.e., purposes (Factor B); petitioned action may be warranted. The ‘‘delist’’), or to change a listed species’ (c) Disease or predation (Factor C); information presented in the petition status from endangered to threatened, or (d) The inadequacy of existing must include evidence sufficient to from threatened to endangered (i.e., regulatory mechanisms (Factor D); or suggest that these threats may be ‘‘reclassify’’) presents substantial (e) Other natural or manmade factors affecting the species to the point that the scientific or commercial information affecting its continued existence (Factor species may meet the definition of an indicating that the petitioned action E). ‘‘endangered’’ species or ‘‘threatened’’ may be warranted. To the maximum These factors represent broad categories species under the Act. extent practicable, we are to make this of natural or human-caused actions or If we find that a petition presents finding within 90 days of our receipt of conditions that could have an effect on such information, our subsequent status the petition and publish the finding a species’ continued existence. In review will evaluate all identified promptly in the Federal Register. evaluating these actions and conditions, threats by considering the individual, Our regulations in the Code of Federal we look for those that may have a population, and species-level effects, Regulations (CFR) establish that negative effect on individuals of the and the expected response by the substantial scientific or commercial species, as well as other actions or species. We will evaluate individual information with regard to a 90-day conditions that may ameliorate any threats and their expected effects on the petition finding refers to ‘‘credible negative effects or may have positive species, then analyze the cumulative scientific or commercial information in effects. effect of the threats on the species as a support of the petition’s claims such We use the term ‘‘threat’’ to refer in whole. We also consider the cumulative that a reasonable person conducting an general to actions or conditions that are effect of the threats in light of those impartial scientific review would known to or are reasonably likely to actions and conditions that will have conclude that the action proposed in the negatively affect individuals of a positive effects on the species—such as

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any existing regulatory mechanisms or If we find that a petition presents Summaries of Petition Findings conservation efforts that may ameliorate substantial scientific or commercial threats. It is only after conducting this information, the Act requires us to The petition findings contained in cumulative analysis of threats and the promptly commence a review of the this document are listed in the tables actions that may ameliorate them, and status of the species, and we will below and the bases for the findings, the expected effect on the species now subsequently complete a status review along with supporting information, are and in the foreseeable future, that we in accordance with our prioritization available on http://www.regulations.gov can determine whether the species methodology for 12-month findings (81 under the appropriate docket number. meets the definition of an ‘‘endangered FR 49248; July 27, 2016). species’’ or ‘‘threatened species.’’

TABLE 1—STATUS REVIEW

Common name Docket No. URL to docket on http://www.regulations.gov.

Cape mountain zebra ...... FWS–HQ–ES–2017–0100 https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FWS-HQ-ES-2017-0100.

TABLE 2—NOT-SUBSTANTIAL PETITION FINDING

Common name Docket No. URL to docket on http://www.regulations.gov

Preble’s meadow jumping mouse ...... FWS–R6–ES–2017–0102 https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FWS-R6-ES-2017-0102.

Evaluation of a Petition To Delist the will thoroughly evaluate all potential taxonomic information. The petition Cape Mountain Zebra or Reclassify the threats to the subspecies, including the clearly identified itself as such and Subspecies as a Threatened Species extent to which any protections or other included the requisite identification Under the Act conservation efforts have reduced those information for the petitioners, required threats. Thus, for this subspecies, the at 50 CFR 424.14(c). This finding Species and Range Service requests any information addresses the petition. Cape mountain zebra (Equus zebra relevant to whether the subspecies falls Finding zebra): South Africa (Eastern and within the definition of either Western Cape provinces). ‘‘endangered species’’ under section 3(6) Based on our review of the petition and the source cited in the petition, we Petition History of the Act or ‘‘threatened species’’ under section 3(20) of the Act, including find that the petition presents no On May 10, 2017, we received a information on the five listing factors additional or new information that petition dated May 10, 2017, from under section 4(a)(1) (see Request for would support a taxonomic revision for Conservation Force and the Professional Information for Status Reviews, below). the Preble’s mouse or that would Hunters Association of South Africa The basis for our finding on this indicate that the subspecies is not a requesting that we delist the Cape petition, and other information valid entity under the Act. Therefore, mountain zebra (Equus zebra zebra) or regarding our review of the petition, can we find that the petition does not reclassify the subspecies from an be found as an appendix at http://www. present substantial scientific or endangered species to a threatened regulations.gov under Docket No. FWS– commercial information indicating that species under the Act. The petition HQ–ES–2017–0100 under Supporting delisting the Preble’s meadow jumping clearly identified itself as such and Documents. mouse may be warranted. Because the included the requisite identification petition does not present substantial information for the petitioner, required Evaluation of a Petition To Delist the information indicating that delisting the at 50 CFR 424.14(c). This finding Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse Preble’s meadow jumping mouse may addresses the petition. Under the Act be warranted, we are not initiating a Finding Species and Range status review of this species in response to this petition. However, we ask that Based on our review of the petition Preble’s meadow jumping mouse the public submit to us any new and sources cited in the petition, we (Zapus hudsonius preblei): Colorado information that becomes available find that the petition presents and Wyoming. concerning the status of, or threats to, substantial scientific or commercial Petition History this species or its habitat at any time information indicating that the (see Not-substantial petition finding petitioned action may be warranted for On March 30, 2017, we received a under ADDRESSES, above). the Cape mountain zebra due to the petition dated March 29, 2017, from The basis for our finding on this reduction or elimination of threats Pacific Legal Foundation (on behalf of petition, and other information related to the following: Habitat Dr. Rob Roy Ramey II; Center for regarding our review of this petition, availability (Factor A); commercial and Environmental Science, Accuracy and can be found as an appendix at http:// recreational use (Factor B); disease and Reliability; Wyoming Stock Growers www.regulations.gov under Docket No. predation (Factor C); hybridization and Association; Colorado Cattlemen’s FWS–R6–ES–2017–0102 under inbreeding (Factor E); and the Association; Colorado Association of Supporting Documents. inadequacy of existing regulations with Home Builders; and Housing and regards to a number of these threats Building Association of Colorado Request for Information for Status (Factor D) (for information about these Springs), requesting that the Preble’s Reviews factors, see Background, above). meadow jumping mouse be delisted When we make a finding that a However, during our status review, we under the Act due to an error in petition presents substantial

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information indicating that listing, You may submit your information under section 4(b)(3)(A) of the Act, we reclassification, or delisting of a species concerning the status review by one of have determined that the petition may be warranted, we are required to the methods listed in ADDRESSES. If you summarized above for the Cape review the status of the species (a status submit information via http:// mountain zebra presents substantial review). For the status review to be www.regulations.gov, your entire scientific or commercial information complete and based on the best submission—including any personal indicating that the petitioned action available scientific and commercial identifying information—will be posted may be warranted. We are, therefore, information, we request information on on the website. If you submit a initiating a status review to determine the species from governmental agencies, hardcopy that includes personal whether the action is warranted under Native American Tribes, the scientific identifying information, you may the Act. At the conclusion of the status community, industry, and any other request at the top of your document that review, we will issue a finding, in interested parties. We seek information we withhold this personal identifying accordance with section 4(b)(3)(B) of the on: information from public review. Act, as to whether the petitioned action (1) The species’ biology, range, and However, we cannot guarantee that we is not warranted, warranted, or population trends, including: will be able to do so. We will post all warranted but precluded by pending (a) Habitat requirements; hardcopy submissions on http:// proposals to determine whether any (b) Genetics and taxonomy; www.regulations.gov. species is an endangered species or a (c) Historical and current range, threatened species. including distribution patterns; and It is important to note that the (d) Historical and current population standard for a 90-day finding differs In addition, we have determined that levels and current and projected trends. from the Act’s standard that applies to the petition summarized above for the (2) The five factors described in a status review to determine whether a Preble’s meadow jumping mouse does section 4(a)(1) of the Act (see petitioned action is warranted. In not present substantial scientific or Background, above) that are the basis for making a 90-day finding, we consider commercial information indicating that making a listing, reclassification, or information in the petition and sources the requested actions may be warranted. delisting determination for a species cited in the petition, as well as Therefore, we are not initiating a status under section 4(a) of the Act, including information that is readily available, review for this species. and we evaluate merely whether that past and ongoing conservation measures Authors that could decrease the extent to which information constitutes ‘‘substantial one or more of the factors affect the information’’ indicating that the The primary authors of this document species, its habitat, or both. petitioned action ‘‘may be warranted.’’ are staff members of the Ecological (3) The potential effects of climate In a 12-month finding, we must Services Program, U.S. Fish and change on the species and its habitat, complete a thorough status review of the Wildlife Service. and the extent to which it affects the species and evaluate the ‘‘best scientific Authority habitat or range of the species. and commercial data available’’ to Submissions merely stating support determine whether a petitioned action The authority for these actions is the for or opposition to the actions under ‘‘is warranted.’’ Because the Act’s Endangered Species Act of 1973, as consideration without providing standards for 90-day and 12-month amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). supporting information, although noted, findings are different, a substantial 90- Dated: February 23, 2018. will not be considered in making a day finding does not mean that the 12- determination. Section 4(b)(1)(A) of the month finding will result in a James W. Kurth, Act directs that determinations as to ‘‘warranted’’ finding. Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife whether any species is an endangered or Service, Exercising the Authority of the Conclusion Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. threatened species must be made ‘‘solely on the basis of the best scientific On the basis of our evaluation of the [FR Doc. 2018–07707 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] and commercial data available.’’ information presented in the petitions BILLING CODE 4333–15–P

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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER community. Speakers include Dr. Greg Board will address old and new contains documents other than rules or Collins, Director of USAID’s Center for business and hear updates from USAID proposed rules that are applicable to the Resilience and Dr. Mark Constas, and the university community. The public. Notices of hearings and investigations, Associate Professor at Cornell purpose of the meeting is to develop a committee meetings, agency decisions and University, and Chair of the Food and shared understanding of rural labor rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency Nutrition Security Resilience markets and youth-specific constraints, statements of organization and functions are Measurement Technical Working discuss the evidence base on programs examples of documents appearing in this Group. that aim to improve rural youth section. At 4:00 p.m. ET, Acting Chairman employment and livelihoods, outline Deaton will moderate a half-hour public cross-sectoral opportunities to support comment period. At 5:00 p.m., Dr. and empower youth to take advantage of AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL Deaton will make closing remarks and agricultural system market DEVELOPMENT adjourn the public meeting. opportunities, and identify knowledge Those wishing to attend the meeting gaps on which U.S. university research Board for International Food and or obtain additional information about partners can generate evidence to Agricultural Development; Notice of BIFAD should contact Clara Cohen, address. Meeting Designated Federal Officer for BIFAD in the Bureau for Food Security at USAID. Following the opening remarks, the Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Interested persons may write to her in meeting will feature experts as well as Committee Act, notice is hereby given of care of the U.S. Agency for International panel discussions on the following the public meeting of the Board for Development, Ronald Reagan Building, topics: International Food and Agricultural Bureau for Food Security, 1300 • A Conceptual Framework on Youth Development (BIFAD). The meeting will Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, and Agricultural Transformation; be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET DC, 20523–2110 or telephone her at • Framing the Evidence Base on Rural on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the (202) 712–0119. Rotunda, Ronald Reagan Building and Youth Employment and Livelihoods; International Trade Center, 1300 Clara Cohen, • Youth Perspectives: Challenges and Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, Designated Federal Officer, BIFAD, Bureau Opportunities in the Agricultural and DC. Participants may attend in person or for Food Security, U.S. Agency for Food Sectors; International Development. join via livestream. The link to the • Youth Productivity: Technology, global live stream as well as registration [FR Doc. 2018–07968 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Mechanization, and Global Value information can be found on BIFAD’s BILLING CODE P Chains; home page: http://www.usaid.gov/bifad. • The central theme of this public Gender Considerations and Youth meeting will be Resilience Measurement AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL Employment; and Analysis. Dr. Brady Deaton, Acting DEVELOPMENT • Research, Learning and USAID BIFAD Chair, will preside over the Programming: The Role of U.S. public business meeting, which will Board for International Food and University Research Partners in begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. ET with Agricultural Development; Notice of Generating Evidence. Meeting opening remarks. At this meeting, the The meeting will be chaired by Dr. Board will address old and new Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Brady Deaton, Acting BIFAD Chair and business, including the presentation of Committee Act, notice is hereby given of Chancellor Emeritus of the University of the BIFAD Award for Scientific the public meeting of the Board for Missouri. Expert speakers include Dr. Excellence in an Innovation Lab. The International Food and Agricultural Louise Fox, USAID Chief Economist and purpose of this meeting is to share Development (BIFAD). The meeting will Dr. David Tschirley, Food Security knowledge about theoretical and be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Group Co-Director, Michigan State applied frameworks for resilience on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the University. measurement and analysis and to Rotunda, Ronald Reagan Building and identify opportunities to leverage U.S. International Trade Center, 1300 At 4:15 p.m. ET, Acting Chairman university research capabilities to Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, Deaton will moderate a half-hour public support resilience measurement and DC. Participants may attend in person or comment period. At 5:00 p.m., Dr. analysis. This event responds to join via livestream. 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For thirty (30) days following the date Forest Service of publication of this notice, the United DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Notice of Settlement Pursuant to States will receive written comments CERCLA; Libby Asbestos Site, Lincoln relating to the settlement. The United Agricultural Research Service County, MT States will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. its consent to the settlement if License ACTION: Notice. comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service, SUMMARY: In accordance with the settlement is inappropriate, improper, USDA. Comprehensive Environmental or inadequate. 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Dated: March 14, 2018. 854,120, ‘‘STABLE FUNGAL DATES: Comments must be submitted on Chris French, BLASTOSPORES AND METHODS FOR or before May 17, 2018. THEIR PRODUCTION, STABILIZATION Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement is AND USE’’, filed on September 15, System. available for public inspection at the 2015. [FR Doc. 2018–07933 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Libby Ranger District, Canoe Gulch BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DATES: Comments must be received on Ranger Station, 12557 MT Hwy. 37, or before May 17, 2018. Libby, MT 59923, and at the offices of the USDA Forest Service, Northern DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ADDRESSES: Send comments to: USDA, Region, 26 Fort Missoula Road, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer, Missoula, MT 59804. A copy of the Forest Service 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Rm. 4–1174, proposed settlement may be obtained Beltsville, Maryland 20705–5131. from Jeff Johnson at (208) 765–7313, Information Collection; Forest Products Removal Permits and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Baltz (406) 283–7597, or from Contracts Brian T. Nakanishi of the Office of Babak Rastgoufard, USDA Office of the Technology Transfer at the Beltsville General Counsel at (406) 329–3061. AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. Comments should reference the Libby address given above; telephone: 301– ACTION: Notice; request for comment. Asbestos Site OU3, and should be 504–5989. addressed to Babak Rastgoufard, USDA SUMMARY: In accordance with the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of the General Counsel, 26 Fort Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Government’s patent rights in Missoula Road, Missoula, MT 59804. Forest Service is seeking comments this invention are assigned to the United FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For from all interested parties on the States of America, as represented by the technical information, contact Jeff extension of a currently approved Secretary of Agriculture. It is in the Johnson, USDA Forest Service Northern information collection, Forest Products public interest to so license this Region, 3815 N Schreiber Way, Coeur Removal Permits and Contracts. invention as Koppert B.V. of The d’Alene, ID 83815; phone (208) 765– DATES: Comments must be received in Netherlands has submitted a complete 7313 or Pamela Baltz, Kootenai National writing on or before June 18, 2018 to be and sufficient application for a license. Forest, 12557 Hwy. 37, Libby, MT assured of consideration. Comments The prospective exclusive license will 59923; phone (406) 283–7597. For legal received after that date will be be royalty-bearing and will comply with information, contact Babak Rastgoufard, considered to the extent practicable. the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. USDA Office of the General Counsel, 26 ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this 209 and 37 CFR 404.7. The prospective Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, MT notice should be addressed to Director, exclusive license may be granted unless, 59804; phone (406) 329–3061. Forest & Rangeland Management and within thirty (30) days from the date of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant Vegetation Ecology, Forest Service, this published Notice, the Agricultural to section 122(h)(1) of CERCLA, 42 USDA, Mail Stop 1103, 1400 Research Service receives written U.S.C. 9622(h)(1), the settlement Independence Avenue SW, Washington evidence and argument which agreement resolves, in part, response DC 20250–1103. establishes that the grant of the license costs incurred by the Forest Service at Comments may also be submitted via would not be consistent with the OU3. Under the settlement, Grace has facsimile to (703) 605–1575 or by email

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to [email protected]. In submitted to the local Forest Service Each form listed above implements addition, comments may be submitted District Ranger’s Office(s) in writing. different regulations and has different via the world wide web/internet at: Requests may be made: (1) Directly by provisions for compliance, but collects http://www.regulations.gov. a tribal official(s) who has been similar information from the applicant The public may inspect comments authorized by the Indian tribe to make for related purposes. received at the Forest Service, Forest such requests; or (2) By providing a The Forest Service and the Bureau of Management Staff Office, Third Floor copy of a formal resolution approved by Land Management will use the SW Wing, 201 14th Street SW, the tribal council or other governing information collected on form FS–2400– Washington, DC 20250 during normal body of the Indian tribe.’’ Note: there is 1, to ensure identification of permittees business hours. Visitors are encouraged no stated maximum free use limitation in the field by agency personnel. The to call ahead to (202) 205–1766 to for products requested by Indian tribes, Forest Service will use the information facilitate entry to the building. and there is no limitation to the number collected on forms FS–2400–4/FS– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: of requests that each federally 2400–4ANF and/or FS–2400–8 to: Sharon Nygaard-Scott, Forest recognized Indian tribe may make, • Ensure that permittees obtaining Management Staff, at (202) 205–1766. under section 8105 authority. Should free use of timber or forest products Individuals who use telecommunication federally recognized Indian tribes qualify for the free-use program. devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the seeking such use wish to obtain proof of • Ensure that permittees obtaining Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800– possession, as may be required in some free use of timber or forest products, 877–8339 twenty-four hours a day, States, they could be issued a FS–2400– under 36 CFR 223.8, do not receive every day of the year, including 8 permit which allows use of timber or product value in excess of that allowed holidays. forest products at no charge (36 CFR by regulations. However, as noted above 223.5–223.13). for federally recognized Indian Tribe SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon receiving a permit, the Title: Forest Products Removal requests made under section 8105 permittee must comply with the terms authority, there is no stated maximum Permits and Contracts. of the permit (36 CFR 261.6), which OMB Number: 0596–0085. free use limitation (25 U.S.C. 3055). designates the forest products that can • Ensure that applicants purchasing Expiration Date of Approval: October be harvested and under what 31, 2018. timber harvest or forest products conditions, such as limiting harvest to a permits non-competitively do not Type of Request: Extension of a designated area or permitting harvest of currently approved information exceed the authorized limit in a fiscal only specifically designated material. year (16 U.S.C. 472(a)). collection. The collected information will help the • Ensure identification of permittees, Abstract: Under 16 U.S.C. 551 Forest Service and the Bureau of Land in the field, by Forest Service personnel. Protection of National Forests; Rules Management (for form FS–2400–1) Applicants may apply for more than and Regulations, individuals and oversee the approval and use of forest one forest product permit or contract businesses wishing to remove forest products by the public. products from National Forest System When applying for forest product per year. For example, an applicant may lands must request a permit. To obtain removal permits, applicants (depending obtain a free use permit for a timber a permit, applicants must meet the on the products requested) would product such as, but not limited to, pine criteria at 36 CFR 223.1, 223.2, and provide information needed to complete cones (FS–2400–8) and still purchase 223.5–223.13, which authorizes free use one of the following: fuelwood (FS–2400–1, and/or FS–2400– or sale of timber or forest products. • FS–2400–1, Forest Products 4/2400–4ANF). Additionally, as noted Under the Food, Conservation, and Removal Permit and Cash Receipt, is above, there is no limitation to the Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–246, used to sell timber or forest products number of requests that each federally 122 Stat. 1651) section 8105 Forest such as, but not limited to, fuelwood, recognized Indian tribe may make under Products for Traditional and Cultural Christmas trees, or pine cones (36 CFR section 8105 authority (25 U.S.C. 3055). Purposes [hereinafter referred to as 223.1, 223.2). The Bureau of Land Individuals and small business ‘‘section 8105’’], federally recognized Management identifies the FS–2400–1 representatives usually request and Indian tribes may make a request for as BLM–5450–24 (43 U.S.C 1201, 43 apply for permits and contracts in free use of trees, portions of trees, or CFR 5420). This form would not be used person at the office issuing the permit. forest products for traditional and to issue products requested by federally As noted above, Indian tribes seeking cultural purposes, provided the use will recognized Indian tribes under section products under section 8105 authority not be for commercial purposes. Section 8105 authority. must make a written request for free use, 8105 has been codified in 25 U.S.C. • FS–2400–4/FS–2400–4ANF, Forest following the criteria at 36 CFR 223.15. chapter 32A Cultural and Heritage Products Contract and Cash Receipt, are Applicants provide the following Cooperation Authority, section 3055 used to sell timber products such as information, as applicable: Forest Products for Traditional and sawtimber or forest products such as, • Name, Cultural Purposes (25 U.S.C. 3055). but not limited to, fuelwood, or posts • Address, and Additionally, Forest Service issued final and poles. These forms would not be • Personal identification number implementation regulations, for section used to issue products requested by such as tax identification number, social 8105, at 36 CFR 223.15 Provision of federally recognized Indian tribes under security number, driver’s license Trees, Portions of Trees, or Forest section 8105 authority. number, or other unique number Products to Indian Tribes for • FS–2400–8, Forest Products Free identifying the applicant. Traditional and Cultural Purposes. Use Permit, allows use of timber or Agency personnel enter the Indian tribes seeking products, under forest products at no charge to the information into a computerized section 8105 authority, must make a permittee (36 CFR 223.5–223.13). This database to use for subsequent requests request for free use, following the form could be used to issue products by applicants for a forest product permit criteria at 36 CFR 223.15, which requested by federally recognized or contract. The information is printed includes: ‘‘Requests for trees, portions of Indian tribes under section 8105 on paper, which the applicant signs and trees, or forest products . . . must be authority. dates. Agency personnel discuss the

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terms and conditions of the permit or be summarized and included in the Regional Programs Unit at (213) 894– contract with the applicant. submission request toward Office of 3437. The data gathered is not available Management and Budget approval. Records and documents discussed from other sources. The collected data is Dated: March 28, 2018. during the meeting will be available for used to ensure: public viewing prior to and after the Glenn Casamassa, • Applicants for free use permits meeting at https://facadatabase.gov/ meet the criteria for free use of timber Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest committee/meetings.aspx?cid=270. System. or forest products authorized by Please click on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ regulations at 36 CFR 223.5–223.13; [FR Doc. 2018–07934 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] and ‘‘Documents’’ links. Records and, for federally recognized Indian BILLING CODE 3411–15–P generated from this meeting may also be tribes under section 8105 authority, the inspected and reproduced at the criteria at 36 CFR 223.15; Regional Programs Unit, as they become • Applicants seeking to purchase and COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS available, both before and after the remove timber or forest products from meeting. Persons interested in the work Agency lands meet the criteria under Notice of Public Meeting of the Oregon of this Committee are directed to the which sale of timber or forest products Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission’s website, https:// is authorized by regulations at 36 CFR Commission on Civil Rights www.usccr.gov, or may contact the 223.80; and Regional Programs Unit at the above • Permittees comply with regulations AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil email or street address. and terms of the permit at 36 CFR 261.6. Rights. Agenda The collection of this information is ACTION: Announcement of meeting. necessary to ensure that applicants meet Opening Remarks (2:00–2:10 p.m.) the requirements of the forest products SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, program; those obtaining free-use pursuant to the provisions of the rules Panel—Sex Trafficking (2:10–3:50 p.m.) permits for forest products qualify for and regulations of the U.S. Commission • Senator Kathleen Taylor, District 21 the program; applicants purchasing non- on Civil Rights (Commission) and the • Chanpone Sinlapasai, Attorney, competitive permits to harvest forest Federal Advisory Committee Act that Marandas Sinlapasai products do not exceed authorized the Oregon Advisory Committee • Natalie Weaver, Collaboration limits; and that Federal Agency (Committee) will hold a community Specialist focus on Sex Trafficking, employees can identify permittees when forum on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, from Multnomah County, Department of in the field. 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. PST for the purpose Community Justice Estimate of Annual Burden: 5 of hearing public testimony on civil • Desiree´ Coyote, Confederated Tribes minutes. rights concerns of human and labor of Umatilla Indian Reservation, Type of Respondents: Individuals, trafficking in the sex, agriculture, and Family Violence Services small businesses, and, for requests made forestry industries and equal protection • Robin Miller, Mentor and Survivor, under section 8105 of the Food, violations and discrimination based Janus Youth Programs Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 upon race, national origin, religion, sex, • Cristin Casey, Chief Prosecutor, (Pub. L. 110–246, 122 Stat. 1651), disability, and/or age of survivors. It Bureau of Labor and Industries federally recognized Indian tribes. will also examine the effectiveness of Open Public Comment (4:00–4:55 p.m.) Estimated Annual Number of state and local agency programs for Respondents: 192,224. trafficking survivors. Dated: April 11, 2018. Estimated Annual Number of DATES: The meeting will be held on David Mussatt, Responses per Respondent: 2. Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. PST Estimated Total Annual Burden on Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. to 5:00 p.m. PST. Respondents: 32,037. [FR Doc. 2018–07897 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Location: Portland Community Comment is invited on: (1) Whether BILLING CODE P College, Sylvania Campus, CC Building, this collection of information is Room 233, 12000 SW 49th Avenue, necessary for the stated purposes and Portland, OR 97280. the proper performance of the functions COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS of the agency, including whether the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting information will have practical or Victoria Fortes (DFO) at afortes@ of the Rhode Island Advisory scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the usccr.gov or (213) 894–3437. Committee agency’s estimate of the burden of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members collection of information, including the of the public are entitled to make AGENCY: Commission on Civil Rights. validity of the methodology and comments during the open comment ACTION: Announcement of meetings. assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance periods. Members of the public may also the quality, utility, and clarity of the submit written comments; the SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, information to be collected; and (4) comments must be received in the pursuant to the provisions of the rules ways to minimize the burden of the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days and regulations of the U.S. Commission collection of information on following the meeting. Written on Civil Rights (Commission), and the respondents, including the use of comments may be mailed to the Western Federal Advisory Committee Act automated, electronic, mechanical, or Regional Office, U.S. Commission on (FACA), that a planning meeting of the other technological collection Civil Rights, 300 North Los Angeles Rhode Island State Advisory Committee techniques or other forms of information Street, Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA to the Commission will convene by technology. 90012. They may be faxed to the conference call, on Tuesday, May 1, All comments received in response to Commission at (213) 894–0508, or 2018 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). The purpose this notice, including names and emailed Ana Victoria Fortes at afortes@ of the meeting is to review and vote on addresses when provided, will be a usccr.gov. Persons who desire a work product generated at the matter of public record. Comments will additional information may contact the Committee’s briefing on Predatory

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Lending. The Committee will also Agenda: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11:00 Regional Office, U.S. Commission on discuss next steps for the predatory a.m. (EDT) Civil Rights, 300 North Los Angeles lending project. I. Welcome and Introductions Street, Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA DATES: Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 11:00 Rollcall 90012. They may be faxed to the a.m. (EDT). II. Planning Meeting Commission at (213) 894–0508, or Public Call-In Information: Review of Work Product on Predatory emailed Ana Victoria Fortes at afortes@ Conference call number: 1–888–334– Lending usccr.gov. Persons who desire 3020 and conference call ID: 8405258. Vote on Predatory Lending Work additional information may contact the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Product Regional Programs Unit at (213) 894– Evelyn Bohor, at [email protected] or by Discuss Next Steps for Predatory 3437. phone at 202–376–7533. Lending Project Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested III. Other Discussion members of the public may listen to the IV. Open Comment public viewing prior to and after the V. Adjournment discussion by calling the following toll- meeting at https://facadatabase.gov/ free conference call number: 1–888– Dated: April 12, 2018. committee/meetings.aspx?cid=270. 334–3020 and conference call ID: David Mussatt, Please click on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ links. Records 8405258. Please be advised that before Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. placing them into the conference call, generated from this meeting may also be [FR Doc. 2018–08008 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] inspected and reproduced at the the conference call operator may ask BILLING CODE P callers to provide their names, their Regional Programs Unit, as they become organizational affiliations (if any), and available, both before and after the email addresses (so that callers may be COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS meeting. Persons interested in the work notified of future meetings). Callers can of this Committee are directed to the expect to incur charges for calls they Notice of Public Meeting of the Oregon Commission’s website, https:// initiate over wireless lines, and the Advisory Committee to the U.S. www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Commission will not refund any Commission on Civil Rights Regional Programs Unit at the above incurred charges. Callers will incur no email or street address. AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil charge for calls they initiate over land- Rights. Agenda line connections to the toll-free ACTION: Announcement of meeting. Opening Remarks (2:00–2:10 p.m.) telephone number herein. Panel—Labor Trafficking in the Persons with hearing impairments SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, Agriculture and Forestry Industries may also follow the discussion by first pursuant to the provisions of the rules (2:10–3:10 p.m.) calling the Federal Relay Service at 1– and regulations of the U.S. Commission • Reyna Lopez, Executive Director, 800–877–8339 and providing the on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del operator with the toll-free conference Federal Advisory Committee Act that Noroeste call number:1–888–334–3020 and the Oregon Advisory Committee • Carl Wilmsen, Executive Director, conference call ID: 8405258. (Committee) will hold a community Northwest Forest Worker Center Members of the public are invited to forum on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, • Joel Iboa, Chair, Governor’s submit written comments; the from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. PST for the Environmental Justice Task Force comments must be received in the purpose of hearing public testimony on Open Public Comment (3:20 p.m.–4:55 regional office approximately 30 days civil rights concerns of human and labor p.m.) after each scheduled meeting. Written trafficking in the sex, agriculture, and Dated: April 11, 2018. comments may be mailed to the Eastern forestry industries and equal protection Regional Office, U.S. Commission on David Mussatt, violations and discrimination based Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. Civil Rights, 1331 Pennsylvania upon race, national origin, religion, sex, [FR Doc. 2018–07898 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Avenue, Suite 1150, Washington, DC disability, and/or age of survivors. It 20425, or emailed to Evelyn Bohor at will also examine the effectiveness of BILLING CODE P [email protected]. Persons who desire state and local agency programs for additional information may contact the trafficking survivors. Eastern Regional Office at (202) 376– COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS DATES: The meeting will be held on 7533. Records and documents discussed Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Notice of Public Meeting of the West during the meeting will be available for PST to 5:00 p.m. PST. Virginia Advisory Committee ADDRESSES: Chemeketa Woodburn public viewing as they become available AGENCY: Commission on Civil Rights. Center, Room 110, 120 E Lincoln Street, at https://www.facadatabase.gov/ ACTION: Announcement of meeting. committee/meetings.aspx?cid=272; click Woodburn, OR 97071. the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, links. Records generated from this Victoria Fortes (DFO) at afortes@ pursuant to the provisions of the rules meeting may also be inspected and usccr.gov or (213) 894–3437. and regulations of the U.S. Commission reproduced at the Eastern Regional SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members on Civil Rights (Commission), and the Office, as they become available, both of the public are entitled to make Federal Advisory Committee Act before and after the meetings. Persons comments during the open comment (FACA) that a briefing meeting of the interested in the work of this advisory periods. Members of the public may also West Virginia Advisory Committee to committee are advised to go to the submit written comments; the the Commission will convene by Commission’s website, www.usccr.gov, comments must be received in the conference call at 12:00 p.m. (EST) on or to contact the Eastern Regional Office Regional Programs Unit within 30 days Friday, May 4, 2018. The purpose of the at the above phone number, email or following the meeting. Written meeting is hear presentations from a street address. comments may be mailed to the Western panel of experts who will provide a

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national perspective on the impact a at the above phone numbers, email or emailed to Evelyn Bohor at ero@ felony conviction/record has on persons street address. usccr.gov. Persons who desire access to employment, housing additional information may contact the Agenda: Friday, May 4, 2018, at 12:00 occupational licenses and public Eastern Regional Office at 202–376– p.m. (EDT) benefits. 7533. I. Rollcall DATES: Friday, May 4, 2018, at 12:00 Records and documents discussed p.m. (EDT). II. Welcome and Introductions during the meeting will be available for III. Panel Presentation public viewing as they become available FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivy IV. Adjourn Davis at [email protected] or by phone at at http://facadatabase.gov/committee/ 202–376–7533. Dated: April 11, 2018. meetings.aspx?cid=241; click the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public David Mussatt, links. Records generated from this Call-In Information: Conference call-in Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. meeting may also be inspected and number: 1–800–474–8920 and [FR Doc. 2018–07896 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] reproduced at the Eastern Regional conference call number: 8310490. BILLING CODE P Interested members of the public may Office, as they become available, both listen to the discussion by calling the before and after the meeting. Persons following toll-free conference call-in COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS interested in the work of this advisory number: 1–800–474–8920 and committee are advised to go to the conference call number: 8310490. Please Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting Commission’s website, www.usccr.gov, be advised that before being placed into of the District of Columbia Advisory or to contact the Eastern Regional Office the conference call, the conference call Committee at the above phone numbers, email or street address. operator will ask callers to provide their AGENCY: Commission on Civil Rights. names, their organizational affiliations ACTION: Announcement of monthly Agenda (if any), and email addresses (so that planning meeting. callers may be notified of future Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. meetings). Callers may incur charges for SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, I. Rollcall calls they initiate over wireless lines, pursuant to the provisions of the rules II. Welcome and Introductions and the Commission will not refund any and regulations of the U.S. Commission III. Discuss Project Planning incurred charges. Callers will incur no on Civil Rights (Commission), and the IV. Other Business charges for calls they initiate over land- Federal Advisory Committee Act V. Adjourn line connections to the toll-free (FACA), that a planning meeting of the Dated: April 11, 2018. conference call-in number. District of Columbia Advisory David Mussatt, Persons with hearing impairments Committee to the Commission will Chief, Regional Programs Unit. may also follow the discussion by first convene at 11:30 a.m. (EDT) Tuesday, calling the Federal Relay Service at 1– May 8, 2018 at the offices of the U.S. [FR Doc. 2018–07895 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] 888–364–3109 and providing the Commission on Civil Rights, 1331 BILLING CODE P operator with the toll-free conference Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1150, call-in number: 1–800–474–8920 and Washington, DC 20425. The purpose of conference call number: 8310490. the planning meeting is to continue DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Members of the public are entitled to project planning. This fall the submit written comments. The Committee will conduct a briefing International Trade Administration comments must be received in the meeting on its civil rights project, which regional office approximately 30 days examines the treatment of homeless after each scheduled meeting. Written persons that get swept up in the DC [C–570–968] comments may be mailed to the Eastern criminal justice system, including a Aluminum Extrusions From the Regional Office, U.S. Commission on review of the DC Mental Health Court. Civil Rights, 1331 Pennsylvania People’s Republic of China: Correction DATES: May 8, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. (EDT). Avenue, Suite 1150, Washington, DC of Notification of Rescission, in Part; 20425, or emailed to Corrine Sanders at ADDRESSES: 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue 2016 NW, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425. [email protected]. Persons who desire AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivy additional information may contact the International Trade Administration, L. Davis, at [email protected] or by phone Eastern Regional Office at (202) 376– Department of Commerce. 7533. at 202–376–7533. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Records and documents discussed SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Persons during the meeting will be available for with accessibility needs should contact Davina Friedmann or Tom Bellhouse, public viewing as they become available the Eastern Regional Office no later than AD/CVD Operations, Office VI, at https://database.faca.gov/committee/ 10 working days before the scheduled Enforcement and Compliance, meetings.aspx?cid=279, click the meeting by sending an email to the International Trade Administration, ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ following email address at ero@ U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 links. Records generated from this usccr.gov. Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, meeting may also be inspected and Members of the public are entitled to DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0698 or reproduced at the Eastern Regional submit written comments. The (202) 482–2057, respectively. Office, as they become available, both comments must be received in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March before and after the meetings. Persons regional office by Friday, June 8, 2018. 15, 2018, the Department of Commerce interested in the work of this advisory Comments may be mailed to the Eastern (Commerce) published the Preliminary committee are advised to go to the Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Results in the 2016 countervailing duty Commission’s website, www.usccr.gov, Civil Rights, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue administrative review of aluminum or to contact the Eastern Regional Office Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425 or extrusions from the People’s Republic of

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China.1 In that notice, Commerce Additionally, we determine that CLC (the petitioners), the mandatory AR incorrectly listed Guangdong Xin Wei Guizhou Tyre Co., Ltd. and its affiliate respondents Weihai Zhongwei Rubber Aluminum Products Co., Ltd. among the are ineligible for separate rate status. Co., Ltd. (Zhongwei) and GTC,4 companies for which it was rescinding Finally, the new shipper review with interested party Valmont Industries Inc., the administrative review.2 Commerce respect to The Carlstar Group LLC, the and NSR respondent Carlstar.5 We intended for Guangdong Xin Wei producer Carlisle (Meizhou) Rubber received rebuttal briefs from the Aluminum Products Co., Ltd. to only be Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and its petitioners, Zhongwei, and Carlstar. For listed in the ‘‘Intent to Rescind affiliated exporter CTP HK has been a further discussion of the events that Administrative Review, In Part’’ section rescinded. occurred in this investigation of the Preliminary Results, rather than subsequent to the Preliminary Results, DATES: Applicable: April 17, 2018. in Appendix II.3 see the Issues and Decision This notice serves as a correction that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alex Memorandum.6 we have not rescinded this Rosen AD/CVD Operations, Office III, administrative review with respect to Enforcement and Compliance, Scope of the Order Guangdong Xin Wei Aluminum International Trade Administration, The merchandise covered by this Products Co., Ltd. Rather, we U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 order includes new pneumatic tires preliminarily intend to rescind the Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, designed for off-the-road and off- review with respect to Guangdong Xin DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–7814. highway use, subject to certain Wei Aluminum Products Co., Ltd., SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: exceptions. The subject merchandise is because there is no evidence on the currently classifiable under Harmonized Background record to indicate that it had entries of Tariff Schedule of the United States subject merchandise during the period On October 10, 2017, Commerce (HTSUS) subheadings: 4011.20.10.25, of review. As stated in the Preliminary published its Preliminary Results of the 4011.20.10.35, 4011.20.50.30, Results, a final decision regarding antidumping duty administrative review 4011.20.50.50, 4011.61.00.00, whether to rescind the review of this (AR) and new shipper review (NSR).1 4011.62.00.00, 4011.63.00.00, company will be issued with the final On December 11, 2017, in accordance 4011.69.00.00, 4011.92.00.00, results of review. with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff 4011.93.40.00, 4011.93.80.00, Dated: April 11, 2018. Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), 4011.94.40.00, and 4011.94.80.00. The Commerce extended the period for HTSUS subheadings are provided for Gary Taverman, issuing the final results of this review by convenience and customs purposes Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping 2 only; the written product description of and Countervailing Duty Operations, 60 days, to April 9, 2018. On January performing the non-exclusive functions and 23, 2018, Commerce exercised its the scope of the order is dispositive. For duties of the Assistant Secretary for discretion to toll all deadlines affected a complete description of the scope of Enforcement and Compliance. by for the duration of the closure of the the order, see the Issues and Decision [FR Doc. 2018–07992 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Federal Government from January 20 Memorandum. through 22, 2018. As a result, the period BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P1 Analysis of Comments Received for issuing the final results of this review by Commerce has been extended All issues raised in the case and DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE to April 11, 2018.3 rebuttal briefs filed by parties in this In accordance with 19 CFR 351.309, review are addressed in the Issues and International Trade Administration we invited interested parties to Decision Memorandum, which is hereby [A–570–912] comment on the Preliminary Results, as well as information provided to the 4 In the initial investigation, Commerce collapsed Guizhou Tyre Co., Ltd. and Guizhou Tyre Import Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road record subsequently. We received case and Export Corporation (GTCIE) into a single entity, Tires From the People’s Republic of briefs from The United Steel, Paper and see Certain New Pneumatic Off-The-Road Tires China: Final Results of Antidumping Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, From the People’s Republic of China; Preliminary Duty Administrative Review and New Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 73 FR 9278, Shipper Review; 2015–2016 Workers International Union, AFL–CIO– 9283 (February 20, 2008), unchanged in Certain New Pneumatic Off-The-Road Tires from the AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, 1 See Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires People’s Republic of China: Final Affirmative International Trade Administration, From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Department of Commerce. Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Partial Affirmative Determination of Critical Review and Preliminary Rescission of New Shipper Circumstances, 73 FR 40485 (July 15, 2008). This SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce Review; 2015–2016, 82 FR 46965 (October 10, 2017) decision is unchallenged in the instant review; (Commerce) determines that Weihai (Preliminary Results) and accompanying ‘‘Decision thus, Commerce continues to treat GTC and GTCIE Zhongwei Rubber Co., Ltd., a Memorandum for Preliminary Results of the as a single entity (collectively, GTC). manufacturer/exporter of certain new Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and 5 The NSR was requested by Carlstar Group LLC pneumatic off-the-road tires (OTR tires) Preliminary Recession of New Shipper Review: (formerly dba CTP Transportation Products) Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires from the (Carlstar Group), a U.S. producer, importer and from the People’s Republic of China People’s Republic of China; 2015–2016,’’ dated seller of subject merchandise; concerning (China), sold subject merchandise in the October 2, 2017 (Preliminary Decision merchandise produced by Carlisle (Meizhou) United States at prices below normal Memorandum). Rubber Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Carlisle Meizhou), value during the period of review (POR). 2 See memorandum, ‘‘Certain New Pneumatic Off- its affiliated producer of OTR tires from China, and the-Road Tires from the People’s Republic of China: exported by CTP Distribution (HK) Limited (CTP Extension of Deadline for Final Results of HK), an affiliated trading company located in Hong 1 See Aluminum Extrusions from the People’s Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and New Kong (collectively, Carlstar). Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Shipper Review; 2015–2016,’’ dated December 11, 6 See memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2017. Memorandum for Final Results of Antidumping Rescission of Review, in Part, and Intent to Rescind, 3 See memorandum, ‘‘Deadlines Affected by the Duty Administrative Review and New Shipper in Part; 2016, 83 FR 11501 (March 15, 2018) Shutdown of the Federal Government’’ (Tolling Review: Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires (Preliminary Results), Memorandum), dated January 23, 2018. All from the People’s Republic of China; 2015–2016,’’ 2 Id., 83 FR at Appendix II. deadlines in this segment of the proceeding have adopted by and dated concurrently with this notice 3 Id., 83 FR at 11502. been extended by 3 days. (Issues and Decision Memorandum).

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adopted by this notice. A list of the Qihang Tyre Co. Ltd. (Qihang) and available.10 In this review, we have issues that parties raised and to which Shandong Zhentai Group Co., Ltd. calculated a weighted-average dumping we responded in the Issues and (Zhentai), were eligible for separate-rate margin for Zhongwei that is above de Decision Memorandum is attached in status. We also preliminarily minimis and not based entirely on facts the Appendix to this notice. The Issues determined that GTC, as well as available. Therefore, consistent with and Decision Memorandum is a public separate rate applicant Cheng Shin Commerce’s practice, we have assigned document and is on file electronically Rubber Industry Ltd. (Cheng Shin), and to Qihang and Zhentai the weighted- via Enforcement and Compliance’s non-responsive respondent Qingdao average dumping margin calculated for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Milestone Tyres Co. Ltd. (Milestone), Zhongwei as the separate rate for this Centralized Electronic Service System were not eligible for a separate rate, and review. (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to are, thus, part of the China-wide entity.8 Changes Since the Preliminary Results registered users at http:// We received no information since the access.trade.gov and it is available to all issuance of the Preliminary Results that Based on an analysis of the comments parties in the Central Records Unit, provides a basis for reconsidering these received, we made certain calculation room B8024 of the main Department of determinations, therefore, for the final changes and revisions to the valuation Commerce building. In addition, a results we continue to find that of certain factors of production since the complete version of the Issues and Zhongwei, Qihang, and Zhentai are Preliminary Results with respect to Decision Memorandum can be accessed eligible for separate rates and that GTC, Zhongwei’s margin calculation. For directly on the internet at http:// Cheng Shin, and Milestone are further details on the changes made enforcement.trade.gov/frn/index.html. ineligible for separate rates. since the Preliminary Results, see the The signed Issues and Decision Additionally, as a result of Commerce’s Issues and Decision Memorandum.11 Memorandum and electronic version of rescission of the new shipper review In light of changes made since the the Issues and Decision Memorandum with respect to Carlstar, and because Preliminary Results which altered are identical in content. Carlstar did not submit a separate rate Zhongwei’s margin, we have updated Recession of the New Shipper Review application in the administrative the separate rate that assigned to Qihang review, it has not been granted a and Zhentai. In accordance with 19 CFR separate rate. For further discussion, see 351.214(c), an exporter or producer may Issues and Decision Memorandum at Final Results of Review request an NSR within one year of the Comments 1 and 2. date on which subject merchandise was As a result of this administrative first entered, or withdrawn from Rate for Non-Individually-Examined review, we determine that the following warehouse, for consumption, or, if the Separate Rate Companies weighted-average dumping margins exporter or producer cannot establish The statute and Commerce’s exist for the period September 1, 2015, the date of the first entry, then the date regulations do not address the through August 31, 2016: on which it first shipped the establishment of a rate to be assigned to merchandise for export to the United Weighted- respondents not selected for individual average States. examination when Commerce limits its Exporter dumping As discussed in the Issues and examination of companies subject to the margin Decision Memorandum and NSR administrative review pursuant to (percent) Rescission Memorandum, Commerce section 777A(c)(2)(B) of the Act. Weihai Zhongwei Rubber Co., finds that Carlstar’s request for a new Generally, Commerce looks to section shipper review was not timely filed Ltd ...... 11.87 735(c)(5) of the Act, which provides Qingdao Qihang Tyre Co. Ltd .... 11.87 within one year of the date the subject instructions for calculating the all- Shandong Zhentai Group Co., merchandise produced and exported by others rate in an investigation, for Ltd ...... 11.87 Carlstar’s predecessor was first entered guidance when calculating the rate for into the United States, pursuant to 19 respondents not individually examined Additionally, as in the Preliminary CFR 351.214(c).7 As a result, we in an administrative review. Section Results, Commerce determines that determine that Carlstar’s request did not 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act articulates a GTC, Cheng Shin, and Milestone, are meet the requirements of 19 CFR preference for not calculating an all- part of the China-wide entity. 351.214(c), and are rescinding the new others rate using rates which are zero, shipper review for Carlstar. Because de minimis, or based entirely on facts 10 See, e.g., Preliminary Determination of Sales at much of the factual information used in 9 available. Accordingly, Commerce’s Less Than Fair Value and Partial Affirmative our analysis involves business usual practice has been to determine the Determination of Critical Circumstances: Certain proprietary information, a full dumping margin for companies not Polyester Staple Fiber from the People’s Republic of discussion of the basis for our individually examined by averaging the China, 71 FR 77373, 77377 (December 26, 2006), determination is set forth in the NSR unchanged in Final Determination of Sales at Less weighted-average dumping margins for Than Fair Value and Partial Affirmative Rescission Memorandum. the individually examined respondents, Determination of Critical Circumstances: Certain Separate Rates excluding rates that are zero, de Polyester Staple Fiber from the People’s Republic of minimis, or based entirely on facts China, 72 FR 19690 (April 19, 2007). In the Preliminary Results, we 11 See also, memorandum, ‘‘Final Results of the determined that Zhongwei, as well as 2015–2016 Administrative Review of the 8 See Preliminary Results, 82 FR at 46966, and Antidumping Duty Order on Certain New two separate rate applicants, Qingdao accompanying PDM at the ‘‘Separate Rate Analysis’’ Pneumatic Off-The-Road Tires from the People’s section. Republic of China: Surrogate Value Memorandum,’’ 7 See memorandum, ‘‘New Pneumatic Off-the- 9 See Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof from dated concurrently with this notice, and Road Tires from the People’s Republic of China: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United memorandum, ‘‘2015–2016 Administrative Review Final Analysis of Comments Regarding the Kingdom: Final Results of Antidumping Duty of the Antidumping Duty Order on Certain New Determination to Rescind the New Shipper Administrative Reviews and Rescission of Reviews Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires from the People’s Review,’’ dated concurrently with this in Part, 73 FR 52823, 52824 (September 11, 2008), Republic of China: Analysis of the Final Results memorandum (NSR Final Rescission and accompanying Issues and Decision Margin Calculation for Weihai Zhongwei Rubber Memorandum). Memorandum at Comment 16. Co., Ltd.,’’ dated concurrently with this notice.

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Disclosure Pursuant to a refinement in Commerce’s Because we did not calculate a We intend to disclose the calculations non-market economy (NME) practice, dumping margin for Carlstar or grant performed regarding these final results for entries that were not reported in the Carlstar a separate rate in this new within five days of the date of U.S. sales databases submitted by shipper review, as noted above, we find publication of this notice to parties in companies individually examined that Carlstar continues to be part of the this proceeding, in accordance with 19 during this review, Commerce will China-wide entity. The cash deposit rate CFR 351.224(b). instruct CBP to liquidate such entries at for the China-wide entity is 105.31 the China-wide rate.17 In addition, if percent. These cash deposit Assessment Rates Commerce determines that an exporter requirements shall remain in effect until Commerce shall determine, and CBP under review had no shipments of further notice. subject merchandise, any suspended shall assess, antidumping duties on all Notification to Importers appropriate entries covered by this entries that entered under that review pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(C) exporter’s case number (i.e., at that This notice serves as a final reminder of the Act and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1).12 exporter’s rate) will be liquidated at the to importers of their responsibility Commerce intends to issue assessment China-wide rate. under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a instructions directly to CBP 15 days Because we are rescinding the new certificate regarding the reimbursement after the date of publication of these shipper review of Carlstar, we have not of antidumping and/or countervailing final results of administrative review. made a determination as to whether duties prior to liquidation of the For Zhongwei, Commerce will Carlstar qualifies for a separate rate. relevant entries during this review calculate importer-specific assessment Therefore, Carlstar will remain part of period. Failure to comply with this rates on the basis of the ratio of the total the China-wide entity and, accordingly, requirement could result in the amount of dumping calculated for the any entries covered by this new shipper Secretary’s presumption that importer’s examined sales to the total review will be assessed at the China- reimbursement of the antidumping and/ entered value of sales, in accordance wide rate. or countervailing duties occurred and with 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1). For the subsequent assessment of double Cash Deposit Requirements customers or importers of Zhongwei for antidumping duties. which we do not have entered values, The following cash deposit Administrative Protective Order we calculated importer- (or customer-) requirements will be effective for all This notice also serves as a reminder specific antidumping duty assessment shipments of the subject merchandise to parties subject to administrative amounts based on the ratio of the total entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, protective order (APO) of their amount of dumping duties calculated for consumption on or after the responsibility concerning the return or for the examined sales of subject publication date of the final results of destruction of proprietary information merchandise to the total sales quantity this administrative review, as provided disclosed under the APO in accordance of those same sales.13 For customers or by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which importers of Zhongwei for which we For the exporters listed above, the cash continues to govern business received entered-value information, we deposit rate will be equal to the proprietary information in this segment have calculated importer- (or customer- weighted-average dumping margin of the proceeding. Timely written ) specific antidumping duty assessment identified in the ‘‘Final Results’’ section notification of the return/destruction of rates based on importer- (or customer-) of this notice, above; (2) for previously APO materials or conversion to judicial specific ad valorem rates.14 Where an investigated or reviewed Chinese and protective order is hereby requested. importer- or (customer-) specific ad non-Chinese exporters that are not Failure to comply with the regulations valorem rate is greater than de minimis, under review in this segment of the and terms of an APO is a violation Commerce will instruct CBP to collect proceeding but that received a separate which is subject to sanction. the appropriate duties at the time of rate in a previous segment, the cash We are issuing and publishing these liquidation.15 deposit rate will continue to be the final results of administrative review in For the non-examined separate rate exporter-specific rate (or exporter- accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and companies, we will instruct CBP to producer chain rate) published for the 777(i) of the Act. liquidate all appropriate entries at 11.87 most recently completed segment of this percent, which is equal to the weighted- proceeding in which the exporter was Dated: April 11, 2018. average dumping margin assigned to reviewed; (3) for all Chinese exporters of Gary Taverman, Zhongwei. subject merchandise which have not Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping For those entities that are subject to been found to be entitled to a separate and Countervailing Duty Operations, this review that Commerce has rate, the cash deposit rate will be the performing the non-exclusive functions and determined are part of the China-wide China-wide rate of 105.31 percent; and duties of the Assistant Secretary for entity (i.e., GTC, Cheng Shin and (4) for all non-China exporters of subject Enforcement and Compliance. Milestone), we will instruct CBP to merchandise which have not received Appendix—Issues and Decision liquidate all appropriate entries at the their own rate, the cash deposit rate will Memorandum China-wide rate of 105.31 percent.16 be the rate applicable to the China I. Summary exporter(s) that supplied that non-China 12 II. Background See Antidumping Proceeding: Calculation of exporter. These cash deposit III. Scope of the Order the Weighted-Average Dumping Margin and Assessment Rate in Certain Antidumping Duty requirements, when imposed, shall IV. Changes since the Preliminary Results Proceedings; Final Modification, 77 FR 8103 remain in effect until further notice. V. Discussion of the Issues (February 14, 2012) (NME Antidumping Comment 1: Carlstar’s Eligibility for a New Proceedings). People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Shipper Review (NSR) 13 See 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1). Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2012– Comment 2: GTC’s Separate Rate Eligibility 14 Id. 2013, 80 FR 20197 (April 15, 2015). A. The Statutory Authority to Issue a 15 See 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1). 17 See Non-Market Economy Antidumping Country-Wide Rate 16 The China-wide rate was determined in Certain Proceedings: Assessment of Antidumping Duties, 76 B. The Presumption of Chinese New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires from the FR 65694 (October 24, 2011). Government Control

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C. The Government Control of GTC’s December 8, 2017, Commerce received merchandise is currently classifiable Export Activities timely filed case briefs from Deacero, under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule D. WTO Obligations and Nucor Corporation (Nucor).2 On of the United States (HTSUS) E. A New China-Wide Rate Applicable to December 20, 2017, Commerce received subheadings: 7213.91.3000, GTC F. Adjustments for Domestic and Export timely filed rebuttal briefs from both 7213.91.3010, 7213.91.3011, Subsidies Found in the Parallel CVD Deacero and Nucor. 7213.91.3015, 7213.91.3020, Review Commerce has exercised its discretion 7213.91.3090, 7213.91.3091, Comment 3: Surrogate Value for Mixed to toll all deadlines affected by the 7213.91.3092, 7213.91.3093, Rubber duration of the closure of the Federal 7213.91.4500, 7213.91.4510, Comment 4: Overhead and Selling, General Government from January 20 through 7213.91.4590, 7213.91.6000, and Administrative Expenses (SG&A) 22, 2018.3 Additionally, on February 27, 7213.91.6010, 7213.91.6090, Ratios Used to Calculate Zhongwei’s 2018, Commerce postponed the final Margin 7213.99.0030, 7213.99.0031, results of this review by 30 days until 7213.99.0038, 7213.99.0090, Comment 5: CVD Rates Used to Calculate 4 April 11, 2018. 7227.20.0000, 7227.20.0010, Double-Remedies Adjustment for Based on an analysis of the comments Zhongwei 7227.20.0020, 7227.20.0030, Comment 6: Irrecoverable Value-Added received, Commerce has made changes 7227.20.0080, 7227.20.0090, Tax (VAT) Rate for Zhongwei to the calculated weighted-average 7227.20.0095, 7227.90.6010, VI. Recommendation dumping margin determined for 7227.90.6020, 7227.90.6030, Deacero. Commerce has listed the final [FR Doc. 2018–07991 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] 7227.90.6035, 7227.90.6050, calculated weighted-average dumping BILLING CODE P 7227.90.6051, 7227.90.6053, margin in the ‘‘Final Results of 7227.90.6058, 7227.90.6059, Administrative Review’’ section below. 7227.90.6080, and 7227.90.6085. The DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Scope of the Order 5 HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes International Trade Administration The product covered by the order is wire rod, in coils, of approximately only; the written product description [A–201–830] round cross section, 5.00 mm or more, remains dispositive. but less than 19.00 mm, in solid cross- Analysis of Comments Received Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire sectional diameter.6 The subject Rod From Mexico: Final Results of Commerce has addressed the issues Antidumping Duty Administrative 2 See Deacero’s Case Brief, ‘‘Carbon and Certain raised by Deacero and Nucor in their Review and Final Determination of No Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Mexico—Case Brief,’’ case and rebuttal briefs in the Issues and Shipments; 2015–2016 dated December 8, 2017 (Deacero’s Case Brief); the Nucor’s Case Brief, ‘‘Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Decision Memorandum. Commerce has AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, Wire Rod from Mexico: Case Brief,’’ dated identified and listed these issues in the International Trade Administration, December 8, 2017 (Nucor’s Case Brief). Appendix to this notice. Because the 3 See Memorandum for The Record from Issues and Decision Memorandum is a Department of Commerce. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce Enforcement and Compliance, performing the non- public document, parties can find a (Commerce) finds that Deacero S.A.P.I. exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant complete discussion of these issues and de C.V. (Deacero), a producer and Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, the corresponding recommendations ‘‘Deadlines Affected by the Shutdown of the filed electronically via Enforcement and exporter of carbon and certain alloy Federal Government’’ (Tolling Memorandum), steel wire rod (wire rod) from Mexico, dated January 23, 2018. All deadlines in this Compliance’s Antidumping and made sales of subject merchandise at segment of the proceeding affected by the closure Countervailing Duty Centralized of the Federal Government have been extended by less than normal value (NV) during the Electronic Service System (ACCESS). 3 days. ACCESS is available to registered users period of review (POR), October 1, 2015, 4 See Commerce Letter re: Carbon and Certain through September 30, 2016. We also Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Mexico: Extension of at https://access.trade.gov and in the find that ArcelorMittal las Truchas, S.A. Deadline for Final Results of Antidumping Duty Central Records Unit, room B8024 of the Administrative Review; 2015–2016, dated February de C.V. (AMLT) made no shipments of main Department of Commerce 27, 2018. building. Additionally, parties can subject merchandise during the POR. 5 For the full text of the scope of the order, see DATES: Applicable April 17, 2018. Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum access a complete version of the Issues for the Final Results of the 2015–2016 Antidumping and Decision Memorandum directly on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Duty Administrative Review: Carbon and Certain the internet at http://trade.gov/ Keith Haynes, AD/CVD Operations, Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Mexico,’’ dated enforcement/frn/index.html. The signed Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, concurrently with this determination and hereby Issues and Decision Memorandum and International Trade Administration, adopted by this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). electronic versions of the Issues and U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 6 On October 1, 2012, Commerce determined that Decision Memorandum are identical in Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, Deacero’s shipments to the United States of narrow content. DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5139. gauge wire rod (4.75 mm to 5.00 mm) (narrow gauge wire rod) constitute merchandise altered in form or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: appearance in such minor respects that it should be Changes Since the Preliminary Results included within the scope of the order on wire rod Background from Mexico. See Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Based on the case brief and rebuttal Commerce published the preliminary Wire Rod from Mexico: Affirmative Final comments received from Deacero and Determination of Circumvention of the Nucor, we made changes to our rate results of this administrative review of Antidumping Order, 77 FR 59892 (October 1, 2012) wire rod from Mexico on November 8, and accompanying Issues and Decision calculation for Deacero. For a discussion 2017.1 We invited interested parties to Memorandum. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the of these issues, see the Issues and comment on the Preliminary Results. On Federal Circuit upheld this determination. See Decision Memorandum. Deacero S.A. de C.V. v. United States, 817 F.3d 1332, 1339 (Fed. Cir. 2016). Because there were no Final Determination of No Shipments 1 See Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod changes to the facts which supported that decision from Mexico: Preliminary Results and Preliminary since that determination, we continue to find In the Preliminary Results, we Determination of No Shipments; 2015–2016, 82 FR Deacero’s narrow gauge wire rod (4.75 mm to 5.00 51819 (November 8, 2017) (Preliminary Results). mm) subject merchandise. preliminarily found that AMLT had no

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shipments during the POR.7 Because importer-specific assessment rate is zero information disclosed under APO in there has not been any contradictory or de minimis. accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), information added to the record of this As noted in the ‘‘Final Determination which continues to govern business review since the Preliminary Results, of No Shipments’’ section, above, proprietary information in this segment based on record evidence, Commerce Commerce will instruct CBP to liquidate of proceeding. Timely written continues to find that AMLT did not any existing entries of merchandise notification of the return/destruction of ship subject merchandise during the produced by AMLT but exported by APO materials or conversion to judicial POR. Accordingly, consistent with other parties, at the rate for the protective order is hereby requested. Commerce’s practice, we intend to intermediate reseller, if available, or at Failure to comply with the regulations instruct U.S. Customs and Border the all-others rate. and terms of an APO is a violation Protection (CBP) to liquidate any The following cash deposit which is subject to sanction. existing entries of subject merchandise requirements will be effective upon These final results are issued and made during the POR that were publication of the notice of final results published in accordance with sections produced by AMLT, but exported by of administrative review for all 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. shipments of subject merchandise other parties without their own rate, at Dated: April 11, 2018. the all-others rate effective during the entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, Gary Taverman, POR.8 for consumption on or after the publication of the final results of this Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping Final Results of Administrative Review administrative review, as provided by and Countervailing Duty Operations, performing the non-exclusive functions and Commerce finds that the following section 751(a)(2) of the Act: (1) The cash deposit rate for Deacero will be the rate duties of the Assistant Secretary for estimated weighted-average dumping Enforcement and Compliance. margin exists during the POR, as established in the final results of this referenced below: administrative review; (2) for Appendix—Issues and Decision merchandise exported by producers or Memorandum Weighted- exporters not covered in this I. Summary average administrative review but covered in a II. Background Producer/exporter dumping prior segment of the proceeding, the margin III. Scope of the Order (percent) cash deposit rate will continue to be the IV. Analysis of Comments company-specific rate published for the Comment 1: Whether Deacero’s Reported Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V ...... 12.57 most recent period; (3) if the exporter is Billet Cost Data Are Reliable not a firm covered in this review, a prior Comment 2: Whether to Cap Deacero’s Assessment and Cash Deposit review, or the original investigation, but Freight Revenue by its Freight Cost Comment 3: Whether to Rely on a Different Requirements the producer is, the cash deposit rate will be the rate established for the most Cost of Production (COP) Database In accordance with 19 CFR Comment 4: Treatment of Certain Mixed recent period for the producer of the 351.212(b)(1), Commerce intends to Currency Variables Within the Margin merchandise; and (4) the cash deposit Program issue appropriate instructions to CBP 41 rate for all other producer or exporters days after publication of the final results Comment 5: Treatment of Certain 9 will continue to be 20.11 percent, the Commissions Within the Margin of this review. all-others rate established in the For Deacero, because its weighted- Program investigation.10 These cash deposit V. Recommendation average dumping margin is not zero or requirements, when imposed, shall [FR Doc. 2018–07993 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] de minimis (i.e., less than 0.5 percent), remain in effect until further notice. Commerce has calculated importer- BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P specific antidumping duty assessment Notification to Importers rates. We calculated importer-specific This notice also serves as a final DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ad valorem antidumping duty reminder to importers of their assessment rates by aggregating the total responsibility under 19 CFR United States Patent and Trademark amount of dumping calculated for the 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate Office examined sales of each importer and regarding the reimbursement of dividing each of these amounts by the antidumping duties prior to liquidation Submission for OMB Review; total entered value associated with those of the relevant entries during this POR. Comment Request; ‘‘Public Key sales. We will instruct CBP to assess Failure to comply with this requirement Infrastructure (PKI) Certificate Action antidumping duties on all appropriate could result in Commerce’s Form’’ entries covered by this review where an presumption that reimbursement of importer-specific assessment rate is not antidumping duties has occurred and The United States Patent and zero or de minimis. Pursuant to 19 CFR the subsequent assessment of doubled Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit 351.106(c)(2), we will instruct CBP to antidumping duties. to the Office of Management and Budget liquidate without regard to antidumping (OMB) for clearance the following duties any entries for which the Administrative Protective Order proposals for collection of information This notice also serves as a final under the provisions of the Paperwork 7 See Preliminary Results, 82 FR at 51819–20. reminder to parties subject to an Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). 8 See, e.g., Magnesium Metal from the Russian administrative protective order (APO) of Agency: United States Patent and Federation: Preliminary Results of Antidumping their responsibility concerning the Trademark Office, Commerce. Duty Administrative Review, 75 FR 26922, 26923 Title: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) (May 13, 2010), unchanged in Magnesium Metal return or destruction of proprietary from the Russian Federation: Final Results of Certificate Action Form. Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 75 FR 10 See Notice of Antidumping Duty Orders: OMB Control Number: 0651–0045. 56989 (September 17, 2010). See also Antidumping Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Form Number(s): and Countervailing Duty Proceedings: Assessment Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, Trinidad and • of Antidumping Duties, 68 FR 23954 (May 6, 2003). Tobago, and Ukraine, 67 FR 65945 (October 29, PTO–2042 9 See 19 CFR 356.8(a). 2002). Type of Request: Regular.

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Number of Respondents: 3,825 fax to 202–395–5197, marked to the account card by providing proper responses per year. attention of Nicholas A. Fraser. identification. Users who wish to Average Hours per Response: The Marcie Lovett, register for the voluntary training USPTO estimates that it will take the courses may do so by completing the public approximately 30 minutes (0.50 Records and Information Governance Division Director, Office of the Chief appropriate form. hours) to read the instructions and Technology Officer, United States Patent and This collection also covers subscriber agreement, gather the Trademark Office. information in applications to establish, necessary information, prepare the [FR Doc. 2018–08020 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] renew, or replace security identification Certificate Action Form, and submit the BILLING CODE 3510–16–P completed request. badges issued under the authority Needs and Uses: provided in 41 CFR part 102–81 to members of the public who wish to This information collection covers the DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Certificate Action Form (PTO–2042), access the Public Search Facility. Users which is used by the public to request Patent and Trademark Office may apply for a security badge in person a new digital certificate, revoke a at the USPTO Security Office by current certificate, or recover a lost or Submission for OMB Review; providing the completed application corrupted certificate. Customers may Comment Request; ‘‘Public Search (including applicant and contact also change the name listed on the Facility User ID and Badging’’ information) and presenting a valid form of identification with photograph. certificate or associate the certificate The United States Patent and The security badges include a color with one or more Customer Numbers. A Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit Customer Number allows an applicant to the Office of Management and Budget photograph of the user and must be to associate all correspondence and (OMB) for clearance the following worn always while at the USPTO USPTO actions regarding multiple proposal for collection of information facilities. patent applications to a single address under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 Frequency: On occasion. and name. The Certificate Action Form U.S.C. Chapter 35). must include a notarized signature in Respondent’s Obligation: Required to Agency: United States Patent and Obtain or Retain Benefits. order to verify the identity of the Trademark Office, Commerce. application. The Certificate Action Form Title: Public Search Facility User ID OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A. Fraser, _ _ has an accompanying subscriber and Badging. email: Nicholas A. Fraser@ agreement to ensure that customers OMB Control Number: 0651–0041. omb.eop.gov. Once submitted, the understand their obligations regarding Forms: request will be publicly available in the use of the digital certificates and • PTO–2030 electronic format through reginfor.gov. cryptographic software. When • PTO–2224 Follow the instructions to view generating a new certificate, customers Number of Respondents: 6,250 Department of Commerce collections also register to receive a set of seven responses per year. currently under review by OMB. codes that will enable customers to Average Hours per Response: The recover a lost certificate online without Further information can be obtained USPTO estimates that it will take the by: having to contact USPTO support staff. public between approximately 5 • Frequency: On occasion. minutes (0.08 hours) and 10 minutes Email: InformationCollection@ Respondent’s Obligation: Required to (0.17 hours) to complete the information uspto.gov. Include ‘‘0651–0041 copy Obtain or Retain Benefits. in this collection, depending on the request’’ in the subject line of the OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A. Fraser, application. This includes the time to message. _ _ email: Nicholas A. Fraser@ gather the necessary information, • Mail: Marcie Lovett, Records and omb.eop.gov. Once submitted, this prepare the appropriate form, and Information Governance Division request will be publicly available in submit the completed request to the Director, Office of the Chief Information electronic format through USPTO. Technology Officer, United States www.reginfo.gov. Follow the Burden Hours: 500 hours. Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box instructions to view Department of Cost Burden: $1,501.96. 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313–1450. Commerce collections currently under Needs and Uses: review by OMB. This collection covers information Written comments and Further information can be obtained that individuals submit in applications recommendations for the proposed by: to establish a USPTO online access information collection should be sent on • Email: InformationCollection@ account. This application allows users or before May 17, 2018 to Nicholas A. uspto.gov. Include ‘‘0651–0045 copy to obtain, renew, or replace online Fraser. OMB Desk Officer, via email to request’’ in the subject line of the access account cards which provide [email protected] by message. access to the electronic search system at fax to 202–395–5167, marked to the • Mail: Marcie Lovett, Records and the Public Search Facility. The public attention of Nicholas A. Fraser. Information Governance Division may apply for an online access account Director, Office of the Chief Technology only at the Public Search Facility Marcie Lovett, Officer, United States Patent and reference desk by providing the Records and Information Governance Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, completed application (including Division Director, Office of the Chief Alexandria, VA 22313–1450. contact information) and proper Technology Officer, United States Patent and Written comments and identification. The access account cards Trademark Office. recommendations for the proposed include a bar-coded user number and an [FR Doc. 2018–08019 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] information collection should be sent on expiration date. Users may renew their BILLING CODE 3510–16–P or before May 17, 2018 to Nicholas A. account card in person by validating Fraser, OMB Desk Officer, via email to and updating the required information [email protected] or by and may obtain a replacement for a lost

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Individuals and businesses may also denied a filing date. The request must submit various communications to the include evidence showing that the Patent and Trademark Office USPTO, including letters of protest, applicant is entitled to the earlier filing requests to make special, responses to date. Trademark Petitions petition inquiry letters, petitions to If an applicant has proof that an make special, requests to restore a filing ACTION: Proposed collection; comment application was inadvertently date, and requests for reinstatement. request. abandoned due to a USPTO error, an The USPTO uses the information applicant may file a request to reinstate SUMMARY: The United States Patent and described in this collection to process the application instead of a formal Trademark Office (USPTO), as required letters of protests, requests to make petition to revive. To support such a by the Paperwork Reduction Act of special, responses to petition inquiry request, the applicant must include 1995, invites comments on a proposed letters, petitions to make special, clear evidence of the USPTO error. extension of an existing information requests to restore filing date, and II. Method of Collection collection: 0651–0061 (Trademark requests for reinstatement. The Petitions). information is used by the public for a Electronically, if applicants submit variety of private business purposes the information using the forms DATES: Written comments must be related to establishing and enforcing submitted on or before June 18, 2018. available through the Trademark trademark rights. Information relating to Electronic Application System (TEAS). ADDRESSES: You may submit comments the registration of a trademark is made By mail or hand delivery, if applicants by any of the following methods: available to the public by the USPTO. choose to submit the information in • Email: InformationCollection@ However, the release of information in paper form. uspto.gov. Include ‘‘0651–0061 a letter of protest is controlled and may comment’’ in the subject line of the be available only upon request. III. Data message. A letter of protest is an informal OMB Number: 0651–0061. • Federal Rulemaking Portal: http:// procedure whereby third parties who IC Instruments and Forms: N/A. www.regulations.gov. object to the registration of a mark in a • Mail: Marcie Lovett, Records and Type of Review: Revision of a pending application may bring to the currently approved collection. Information Governance Division attention of the USPTO evidence Director, Office of the Chief Technology Affected Public: Individuals or bearing on the registrability of the mark. households; business or other for-profit Officer, United States Patent and A letter of protest must identify the Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, organizations; not-for-profit application being protested and the organizations. Alexandria, VA 22313–1450. proposed grounds for refusing Estimated Number of Respondents: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: registration and include relevant 4,768 responses per year. Requests for additional information evidence to support the protest. should be directed to Catherine Cain, A request to make special may be Estimated Time per Response: The Attorney Advisor, Office of the submitted where an applicant requests USPTO estimates that it will take Commissioner for Trademarks, United that initial examination of an approximately between 35 minutes States Patent and Trademark Office, application be advanced out of its (0.58 hours) to 75 minutes (1.25 hours) P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313– regular order because the mark in the to complete items in this collection. 1450; by telephone at 571–272–8946; or application was the subject of an This includes the time to gather the by email to [email protected] inadvertently cancelled or expired necessary information, create the with ‘‘0651–0061 comment’’ in the previous registration. documents, and submit the completed subject line. Additional information A response to a petition inquiry letter request to the USPTO. about this collection is also available at is submitted by a petitioner who is Estimated Total Annual Respondent http://www.reginfo.gov under responding to a notice of deficiency that Burden Hours: 4,333.63 hours per year. ‘‘Information Collection Review.’’ the USPTO issued after receiving an Estimated Total Annual Respondent SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: incomplete petition to the Director. A (Hourly) Cost Burden: $1,898,129.94. petition may be considered incomplete The USPTO expects that an attorney I. Abstract if, for example, it does not include the will complete the instruments The United States Patent and fee required by 37 CFR 2.6 or if it associated with this information Trademark Office (USPTO) administers includes an unverified assertion that is collection. The professional hourly rate the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1051 et not supported by evidence. for attorneys is $438, which is the seq., which provides for the registration The USPTO generally examines median professional rate for intellectual of trademarks, service marks, collective applications in the order in which they property attorneys in private firms as trademarks and collective service marks, are received. A petition to make special shown in the 2017 Report of the collective membership marks, and is a request by the applicant to advance Economic Survey published by the certification marks. Individuals and the initial examination of an application American Intellectual Property Law businesses that use or intend to use out of its regular order. Association (AIPLA). Using this hourly such marks in commerce may file an A request to restore a filing date is rate, the USPTO estimates that the total application to register their marks with submitted by an applicant who respondent cost burden for this the USPTO. previously filed an application that was collection is $1,898,129.94 per year.

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Time for IC No. Item response Responses Burden hours Rate Total cost (hours)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) × (d) (c) × (d)

1 ...... Letter of Protest (TEAS Global) ...... 1 (60 minutes) ...... 3,475 3,475.00 $438.00 $1,522,050.00 1 ...... Letter of Protest (Paper) ...... 1.25 (75 minutes) ...... 10 12.50 438.00 5,475.00 2 ...... Request to Make Special (TEAS 0.58 (35 minutes) ...... 150 87.00 438.00 38,106.00 Global). 2 ...... Request to Make Special (Paper) ...... 0.75 (45 minutes) ...... 1 0.75 438.00 328.50 3 ...... Response to Petition to Director In- 0.75 (45 minutes) ...... 274 205.50 438.00 90,009.00 quiry Letter (TEAS Global). 3 ...... Response to Petition to Director In- 1 (60 minutes) ...... 1 1.00 438.00 438.00 quiry Letter (Paper). 4 ...... Petition to Make Special (TEAS Glob- 0.58 (35 minutes) ...... 531 307.98 438.00 134,895.25 al). 4 ...... Petition to Make Special (Paper) ...... 0.75 (45 minutes) ...... 2 1.5 438.00 657.00 5 ...... Request to Restore Filing Date 0.58 (35 minutes) ...... 5 2.90 438.00 1,270.20 (TEAS Global). 5 ...... Request to Restore Filing Date 0.75 (45 minutes) ...... 1 0.75 438.00 328.50 (Paper). 6 ...... Request for Reinstatement (TEAS 0.75 (45 minutes) ...... 317 237.75 438.00 104,134.50 Global). 6 ...... Request for Reinstatement (Paper) ... 1 (60 minutes) ...... 1 1.00 438.00 438.00

Total ...... 4,768 4,333.63 ...... 1,898,129.94

Estimated Total Annual (Non-hour) This collection does have postage cost to Make Special, which has a fee Respondent Cost Burden: $53,307.84 and filing fees. amount of $100 per respondent. The per year. This collection has no capital Filing Fees total estimated filing-fee cost for this start-up, maintenance, or operating fees. collection is $53,300.00 There are fees associated with this collection, specifically for the Petition

IC No. Item Responses Filing fee Total cost

4 ...... Petition to Make Special (TEAS Global) ...... 531 $100.00 $53,100.00 4 ...... Petition to Make Special (Paper) ...... 2 100.00 200.00

Totals ...... 533 ...... 53,300.00

Postage Cost included in the request for OMB collection techniques or other forms of approval of this information collection. information technology. Applicants incur postage costs when They also will become a matter of submitting non-electronic information Marcie Lovett, public record. to the USPTO by mail through the Records and Information Governance United States Postal Service (USPS). Comments are invited on: Division Director, OCTO, United States Patent The USPTO estimates that the vast (a) Whether the proposed collection of and Trademark Office. majority—approximately 98%—of the information is necessary for the proper [FR Doc. 2018–08021 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] paper forms are submitted to the USPTO performance of the functions of the BILLING CODE 3510–16–P via first-class mail, while the rest are agency, including whether the submitted by hand delivery. The information shall have practical utility; USPTO estimates that 16 forms will be DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE mailed. The average first-class USPS (b) The accuracy of the agency’s postage cost for a mailed submission is estimate of the burden (including hours Patent and Trademark Office $0.50. Therefore, the USPTO estimates and cost) of the proposed collection of that the postage costs for the mailed information; Third-Party Submissions and Protests submissions in this collection will total (c) Ways to enhance the quality, $8. utility, and clarity of the information to ACTION: Proposed collection; comment Therefore, the USPTO estimates that be collected; and request. the total annual (non-hour) cost burden (d) Ways to minimize the burden of for this collection, in the form of filing SUMMARY: the collection of information on The United States Patent and fees ($53,300) and postage costs ($8), is Trademark Office (USPTO), as required respondents, e.g., the use of automated $53,308 per year. by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on a proposed IV. Request for Comments extension of an existing information Comments submitted in response to collection: 0651–0062 (Third-Party this notice will be summarized or Submissions and Protests).

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DATES: Written comments must be I. Abstract 1.291 are supported by a separated submitted on or before June 18, 2018. The United States Patent and statutory provision from third-party ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Trademark Office (USPTO) is required submissions under 37 CFR 1.290 (35 by any of the following methods: by 35 U.S.C. 131 et seq. to examine an U.S.C. 122(c) v. 35 U.S.C. 122(e)). As a result, there are several differences • Email: InformationCollection@ application for patent and, when between protests and third-party uspto.gov. Include ‘‘0651–0062 appropriate, issue a patent. The submissions. comment’’ in the subject line of the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 122(c), 122(e), message. 131, and 151, as well as 37 CFR 1.290 For example, 37 CFR 1.291 permits • and 1.291, limit the ability of a third the submission of information in a Federal Rulemaking Portal: http:// party to have information entered and www.regulations.gov. protest that is not permitted in a third- considered in, or to protest, a patent party submission under 37 CFR 1.290. • Mail: Marcie Lovett, Records and application pending before the Office. Specifically, 37 CFR 1.291 provides for Information Governance Division 37 CFR 1.290 provides a mechanism the submission of information, Director, Office of the Chief Technology for third parties to submit to the including any facts or information Officer, United States Patent and USPTO, for consideration and inclusion adverse to patentability. Further, 37 CFR Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, in the record of a patent application, 1.291 requires a protest to include a Alexandria, VA 22313–1450. any patents, published patent concise explanation of the relevance of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: applications, or other printed publications of potential relevance to each item of information submitted. Requests for additional information Unlike the concise description of should be directed to Raul Tamayo, the examination of the application. A third-party submission under 37 relevance required for a third-party Senior Legal Advisor, Office of Patent submission under 37 CFR 1.290, which Legal Administration, United States CFR 1.290 may be made in any non- provisional utility, design, and plant is limited to a description of a Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box application, as well as in any continuing document’s relevance, the concise 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313–1450; by application. A third-party submission explanation for a protest under 37 CFR telephone at 571–272–7728; or by email under 37 CFR 1.290 must include a 1.291 allows for arguments against to [email protected] with ‘‘0651– concise description of the asserted patentability. Additionally, the 0062 comment’’ in the subject line. relevance of each document submitted, specified time period for submitting a Additional information about this and must be submitted within a certain protest differs from the time period for collection is also available at http:// statutorily specified time period. submitting third-party submissions, and www.reginfo.gov under ‘‘Information 37 CFR 1.291 permits a member of the is impacted by whether the protest is Collection Review.’’ public to file a protest against a pending accompanied by the written consent of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: application. Protests pursuant to 37 CFR the applicant.

Comparison Third party submission Protest

Statute/Rule ...... 35 U.S.C. 122(e), 37 CFR 1.290 ...... 35 U.S.C. 122(c), 37 CFR 1.291. Content ...... Printed publications ...... Printing publications and any facts or information adverse to patentability. Remarks ...... Concise description of relevance (limited to a concise Concise explanation of the relevance (allows for argu- description of each document’s relevance). ments against patentability). Timing ...... Prior to Allowance and prior to later of: 6 months after Prior to Allowance and prior to Pre-Grant Publication Pre-Grant Publication or first rejection of any claim. OR Prior to Allowance and after and after Pre-Grant Publication with application consent.

This information collection is Affected Public: Individuals or The USPTO expects that intellectual necessary so that the public may households; businesses or other for- property attorneys in private firms will contribute to the quality of issued profits; and not-for-profit institutions. complete the instruments associated patents. The USPTO will use this Estimated Number of Respondents: with this information collection. The information, as appropriate, to assist in 1,450 responses per year. professional hourly rate is $438. The evaluating the patent application as it Estimated Time per Response: The rate is established by estimates in the moves through the patent examination USPTO estimates that it will take the 2017 Report on the Economic Survey, pubic approximately 10 hours to gather process. published by the Committee on the necessary information, prepare the Economics of Legal Practice of the II. Method of Collection appropriate form or document, and American Intellectual Property Law OMB Number: 0651–0062. submit the information to the USPTO. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: Association. Using this hourly rate, the IC Instruments: PTO/SB/429. 14,500 hours. USPTO estimates that the total Type of Review: Extension of a Estimated Annual Respondent respondent cost burden for this currently approved collection. (Hourly) Cost Burden: $6,351,000.00. collection is $6,351,000 per year.

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TABLE 1—BURDEN HOUR AND COST

Response Annual IC No. Item time Responses burden Rate Total cost (hours) hours

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) × (b) (c) × (d)

1 ...... Third-Party Submissions in Non- 10 1,400 14,000 $438.00 $6,132,000.00 issued Applications (electronic). 2 ...... Third-Party Submissions in Non- 10 40 400 438.00 175,200.00 issued Applications (paper). 3 ...... Protests by the Public Against Pend- 10 10 100 438.00 43,800.00 ing Applications Under 37 CFR 1.291 (paper).

Total ...... 1,450 14,500 ...... 6,351,000.00

Estimated Total Annual (Non-hour) a third-party submission listing three or The USPTO estimates that only 1 out of Respondent Cost Burden: $74,160 per fewer total documents is the first third- every 10 protests filed per year will year. There are no capital start-up, party submission submitted in an require this fee. recordkeeping or maintenance costs application by the third party, or a party When electronically submitting the associated with this information in privity with the third party. The information in this collection to the collection. There are, however, annual effect of this is that the first three USPTO, the applicant is encouraged to (non-hour) costs associated with this documents submitted by a third party retain a copy of the file submitted to the information collection in the forms of are exempt from the fee requirement. USPTO as evidence of the application. filing fees and postage costs. In However, the submission of four or Inclusion of an USPS acknowledgement particular, 37 CFR 1.290 requires more documents by a third party receipt with mailed items provides payment of the fee set forth in 37 CFR triggers the collection of the fee. evidence of the date the file was 1.17(o) ($180 undiscounted; $90 for a There is no fee for filing protests received by the USPTO. The USPTO small or micro entity) for every ten under 37 CFR 1.291 unless the filed does not, however, require this documents, or fraction thereof, listed in protest is the second or subsequent recordkeeping, and thus does not each third-party submission. protest by the same real party in consider this action to be a The USPTO provides an exemption interest, in which case the 37 CFR recordkeeping cost imposed on the from the 1.17(o) fee requirement where 1.17(i) fee of $130 must be included. applicant.

TABLE 2—FILING FEES

Estimated Total Non-hour IC No. Item annual Filing fee ($) cost burden responses ($)

(a) (b) (a) × (b) = (c)

1–2 ...... Third-Party Submissions in Non-issued Applications ...... 410 $180.00 $73,800.00 1–2 ...... Third-Party Submissions in Non-issued Applications (small and micro entities) 170 90.00 15,300.00 3 ...... Protests by the Public Against Pending Applications Under 37 CFR 1.291 ...... 1 130.00 130.00

Total ...... 581 ...... 73,930.00

This collection also has non-hourly require postage. Therefore, the performance of the functions of the annual cost burden in the form of estimated postage cost for this collection agency, including whether the postage costs. Customers may incur will be $268. information shall have practical utility; postage costs when submitting the The total non-hour respondent cost (b) The accuracy of the agency’s burden for this collection in the form of instruments contained within this estimate of the burden (including hours filing fees ($73,930) and postage costs collection to the USPTO by mail and cost) of the proposed collection of ($268) is approximately $74,198. through the United States Postal information; Service. The USPTO estimates that the IV. Request for Comments (c) Ways to enhance the quality, average first class postage cost for a one- Comments submitted in response to utility, and clarity of the information to pound submission mailed in a flat-rate this notice will be summarized or be collected; and envelope to be $6.70. The USPTO included in the request for OMB estimates that the vast majority— (d) Ways to minimize the burden of approval of this information collection. the collection of information on roughly 98 percent—of all paper They will also become a matter of respondents, e.g., the use of automated submissions will be delivered by mail, public record. with the remainder being delivered by Comments are invited on: hand delivery, for an estimated that (a) Whether the proposed collection of approximately 40 submissions will information is necessary for the proper

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collection techniques or other forms or NW, Washington, DC 20552, on official the Bureau has not published its information technology. business days between the hours of 10 definition of consumer inquiries; a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time. You can however, as an operational matter for Marcie Lovett, make an appointment to inspect the the purposes of establishing reasonable Records and Information Governance documents by telephoning 202–435– procedures for providing timely Division Director, OCTO, United States Patent 7275. responses to consumer inquiries and for and Trademark Office. All submissions in response to this the purposes of this request for [FR Doc. 2018–08022 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] request for information, including information, the Bureau defines BILLING CODE 3510–16–P attachments and other supporting consumer inquiries as consumer materials, will become part of the public requests for information—typically record and subject to public disclosure. proffered by telephone—to its Office of BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL Proprietary information or sensitive Consumer Response about consumer PROTECTION personal information, such as account financial products or services, the status [Docket No. CFPB–2018–0014] numbers or Social Security numbers, or of a complaint, an action taken by the names of other individuals, should not Bureau, and often combinations Request for Information Regarding the be included. Submissions will not be thereof.5 Bureau’s Consumer Complaint and edited to remove any identifying or Since it began accepting consumer Consumer Inquiry Handling Processes contact information. complaints and consumer inquiries in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: July 2011, the Bureau has established AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Darian Dorsey, Deputy Assistant reasonable procedures to provide Protection. Director, Office of Consumer Response, consumers with timely responses to ACTION: Notice and request for at 202–435–7268. If you require this their complaints and inquiries, in information. document in an alternative electronic writing where appropriate.6 To date, the format, please contact CFPB_ Bureau has received more than 1.5 SUMMARY: The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is seeking [email protected]. million consumer complaints. The comments and information from SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An consumer complaint process seeks to interested parties to assist the Bureau in important aspect of the Bureau’s provide consumers with timely assessing its handling of consumer mission is hearing directly from the responses to their complaints, while the complaints and consumer inquiries and, American public about their consumer inquiry process aims to consistent with law, considering experiences in the consumer financial provide timely answers to consumers whether changes to its processes would marketplace. Pursuant to 12 U.S.C. who submit inquiries. Both processes be appropriate. 5511(c)(2), ‘‘collecting, investigating, support the Bureau’s statutory objective and responding to consumer to provide consumers with timely and DATES: Comments must be received by complaints’’ is one of the six statutory understandable information about July 16, 2018. ‘‘primary functions’’ of the Bureau. In consumer financial products and ADDRESSES: You may submit responsive addition, ensuring that ‘‘consumers are services to make responsible decisions. information and other comments, provided with timely and To that end, the Bureau has established identified by Docket No. CFPB–2018– understandable information to make reasonable procedures for responding to 0014, by any of the following methods: • responsible decisions about financial both consumer complaints and Electronic: Go to http:// transactions’’ is one of its six consumer inquiries. www.regulations.gov. Follow the enumerated objectives.1 Though the Bureau is required to instructions for submitting comments. • In furtherance of these statutory establish reasonable procedures to Email: FederalRegisterComments@ mandates, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street provide timely responses to consumer cfpb.gov. Include Docket No. CFPB– Reform and Consumer Protection Act complaints and consumer inquiries, 2018–0014 in the subject line of the (Dodd-Frank Act) requires the Bureau to certain aspects of the complaint and message. • establish a unit to ‘‘facilitate the inquiry handling processes were Mail: Comment Intake, Consumer centralized collection of, monitoring of, developed in furtherance of those Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G and response to consumer complaints statutory requirements but are not Street NW, Washington, DC 20552. regarding consumer financial products directly mandated by statute. Mindful of • Hand Delivery/Courier: Comment or services’’ 2 and directs the Bureau to the Bureau’s statutory objective to Intake, Consumer Financial Protection establish reasonable procedures to provide consumers with timely and Bureau, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, provide timely responses to consumer understandable information about DC 20552. complaints and consumer inquiries.3 consumer financial products and Instructions: The Bureau encourages The Bureau defines consumer the early submission of comments. All services so they can make responsible complaints as ‘‘submissions that express decisions, as well as its statutory submissions must include the document dissatisfaction with, or communicate title and docket number. Please note the obligations to (1) establish reasonable suspicion of wrongful conduct by, an procedures to provide consumers with number of the topic on which you are identifiable entity related to a commenting at the top of each response timely responses and (2) centralize the consumer’s personal experience with a collection of consumer complaints (you do not need to address all topics). financial product or service.’’ 4 To date, Because paper mail in the Washington, about consumer financial products or DC area and at the Bureau is subject to 1 12 U.S.C. 5511(b)(1). 5 12 U.S.C. 5511(b)(1) authorizes the Bureau to delay, commenters are encouraged to 2 The Bureau’s Office of Consumer Response ensure that, with respect to consumer financial submit comments electronically. In (‘‘Consumer Response’’) serves these and other products and services, ‘‘consumers are provided general, all comments received will be functions. 12 U.S.C. 5493(b)(3)(A). with timely and understandable information to posted without change to http:// 3 12 U.S.C. 5534(a). make responsible decisions about financial 4 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, transactions’’; some of this work occurs in the www.regulations.gov. In addition, Consumer Response Annual Report (Mar. 2012), consumer complaint and inquiry processes comments will be available for public available at http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/ performed within the Office of Consumer Response. inspection and copying at 1700 G Street 201204_cfpb_ConsumerResponseAnnualReport.pdf. 6 12 U.S.C. 5534(a).

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services, the Bureau has used feedback Consumer Inquiry Process. The Bureau’s public reporting practices of from a variety of stakeholders to Bureau’s single, toll-free telephone consumer complaint information, establish and refine its processes over number 11 gives consumers the consistent with law, to consider time to improve stakeholders’ opportunity to ask questions about whether any changes to the practices experience, handle large volumes of financial products or services, submit a would be appropriate.12 The Bureau complaints and inquiries,7 and increase complaint, and check the status of a will consider for the purposes of this overall efficiency. complaint. Consumers can also inquire RFI, and to the extent relevant, all Consumer Complaint Process. To about the Bureau and a subset of its comments previously received in ‘‘facilitate the centralized collection of, recent actions. When consumers call connection with that request. monitoring of, and response to with an inquiry about consumer Respondents, therefore, should not feel consumer complaints regarding financial products or services, a Bureau any obligation to include in their consumer financial products or representative collects basic information responses to this RFI suggestions and services,’’ the Bureau accepts about the consumer, listens to the comments already submitted in complaints through its website; by consumer describe their situation and response to the call for evidence on referral from the White House, question, and provides clear, unbiased public reporting practices of consumer congressional offices, Federal agencies, educational information about financial complaint information. and State agencies; and by telephone, products and services. Representatives Suggested Topics for Commenters mail, email, and fax. When consumers 8 do not provide legal advice to choose to submit complaints, the consumers, nor do they encourage To allow the Bureau to evaluate Bureau’s complaint form prompts them consumers to take any particular action. suggestions more effectively, the Bureau to select the consumer financial product Instead, when appropriate, requests that, where possible, comments or service with which they have a representatives direct consumers to include: problem as well as the type of problem Bureau educational materials and tools, • Specific discussion of the positive they are having with that product or and other relevant government and negative aspects of the Bureau’s service. This provides information that resources. The Bureau’s U.S.-based complaint and inquiry processes; can be used to group complaints to contact center provides services to • Specific suggestions regarding any understand the financial products and consumers in more than 180 languages potential updates or modifications to services about which consumers and to consumers who are deaf, have the Bureau’s complaint and inquiry complain to the Bureau. The complaint hearing loss, or have speech disabilities. processes, consistent with the law and form also requires consumers to affirm In 2017, the Bureau received more than given one of the Bureau’s statutory that the information provided in their 200,000 consumer inquiries. obligations is to establish reasonable complaint is true to the best of their Overview of This Request for procedures to provide consumers with knowledge and belief. The Bureau Information timely responses to complaints and routes complaints about consumer inquiries, including, in as much detail The Bureau is using this request for financial products and services directly as possible, the nature of the information (RFI) to seek public input to financial companies and works with modification, and supporting data or regarding potential changes that can be them to get consumers a timely response other information on impacts and costs; from the company, generally within 15 implemented to the Bureau’s consumer • Specific best practices for days. Where appropriate, complaints are complaint and inquiry handling complaint and inquiry processes given routed to other Federal agencies.9 The processes, consistent with law, to the Bureau’s statutory objectives and company reviews the information, consider whether any changes to functions, including ensuring communicates with the consumer as existing practices would be appropriate consumers are provided with timely and needed, and determines what action to given the Bureau’s statutory objective to understandable information to make take in response. The company then provide consumers with timely and responsible decisions about financial responds to the consumer and the understandable information about transactions 13 and centralizing the Bureau in writing via the secure consumer financial products and collection of consumer complaints company portal, and the Bureau invites services to make responsible decisions about consumer financial products or the consumer to review the company’s as well as its statutory obligations to (1) services. response and provide feedback about establish reasonable procedures to the response received from the provide timely responses to consumers The following represents a company. Consumers can log onto the and (2) centralize the collection of preliminary attempt by the Bureau to secure consumer portal available on the consumer complaints regarding identify elements of the Bureau’s Bureau’s website or call the Bureau to consumer financial products or services. complaint and inquiry processes on receive status updates, provide The Bureau encourages comments from which commenters may want to additional information, and review all interested members of the public, comment. This non-exhaustive list is responses provided by the company. In including financial industry meant to assist in the formulation of 2017, the Bureau handled more than participants, government agencies, comments and is not intended to restrict 320,000 consumer complaints.10 academic and research organizations, the issues that may be addressed. In consumer advocacy and financial addressing these issues and questions, 7 In 2017, the Bureau received more than 500,000 education groups, trade associations, the Bureau requests that commenters consumer complaints and consumer inquiries. and consumers. identify with specificity the complaint 8 The term ‘consumer’ means an individual or an The Bureau previously issued an RFI or inquiry processes feature at issue, agent, trustee, or representative acting on behalf of seeking public input regarding potential providing legal citations where an individual.’’ 12 U.S.C. 5481(4) appropriate and available. 9 The Bureau refers or sends complaints to changes that can be implemented to the another regulator when, for example, a particular complaint does not involve a product or service available at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ 12 Request for Information Regarding Bureau currently handled by the Bureau. documents/6406/cfpb_consumer-response-annual- Public Reporting Practices of Consumer Complaint 10 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, report_2017.pdf. Information, 83 FR 9499 (March 6, 2018). Consumer Response Annual Report (Apr. 2018), 11 12 U.S.C. 5493(b)(3)(A). 13 12 U.S.C. 5511(b)(1).

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The Bureau is seeking feedback on all Authority: 12 U.S.C. 5511(c). comments and other submissions from aspects of its consumer complaint and Dated: April 10, 2018. members of the public is to make these inquiry handling processes, including: Mick Mulvaney, submissions available for public 1. Specific statutorily-permissible viewing on the internet at http:// Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer suggestions regarding how the Bureau Financial Protection. www.regulations.gov as they are currently allows consumers to submit received without change, including any [FR Doc. 2018–07943 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] complaints and inquiries, including: personal identifiers or contact a. Should the Bureau require BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P information. consumers to classify their submission FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: affirmatively as a consumer complaint DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Lieutenant Commander Rachel Trest, or inquiry prior to submission? JAGC, USN, United States Navy-Marine b. How should the Bureau explain the Office of the Secretary Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, (202) difference between a consumer 685–4621, [email protected]. complaint and a consumer inquiry to [Docket ID: DoD–2018–OS–0019] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As the consumers at the point of submission? c. Should the Bureau develop a Joint Rules of Appellate Procedure for proposed revisions to the JRAP are process for companies to reclassify Courts of Criminal Appeals; Proposed substantial, the full text of the proposed new JRAP is available electronically at consumers’ submissions? If so, what Changes www.regulations.gov, searchable by criteria should the Bureau establish to AGENCY: Joint Rules of Appellate Docket ID: DoD–2018–OS–0019. The help companies differentiate consumer Procedure for Courts of Criminal current text of the JRAP is available for complaints from consumer inquiries? Appeals (JRAP) Committee, Department 2. Specific statutorily-permissible comparison electronically at of Defense. suggestions regarding the Bureau’s www.regulations.gov, searchable by Docket ID: DoD–2018–OS–0019. consumer complaint processes, ACTION: Notice of availability of The JRAP Committee invites members including: proposed changes to the Joint Rules of of the public to comment on the a. The Bureau currently receives Appellate Procedure for Courts of proposed new rules; such comments complaints via six channels: Website, Criminal Appeals. should address specific recommended referral from Federal and State entities/ SUMMARY: This notice announces changes and provide supporting agencies, telephone, mail, fax, and proposed changes to the Joint Rules of rationale. email. Should the Bureau add or Appellate Procedure for Courts of This notice is intended only to discontinue any channels for accepting Criminal Appeals (JRAP), which improve the internal management of the complaints? prescribe uniform procedures for the Federal Government. It is not intended b. Consistent with the Dodd-Frank service Courts of Criminal Appeals. to create any right or benefit, Act’s definition of ‘‘consumer,’’ the Although these rules of practice and substantive or procedural, enforceable at Bureau currently allows consumers to procedure fall within the law by any party against the United authorize someone else (e.g., lawyer, Administrative Procedure Act’s States, its agencies, its officers, or any advocate, power of attorney) to submit exemptions for notice and comment, the person. complaints on their behalf. Should the Department, as a matter of policy, has Bureau expand, limit, or maintain the Dated: April 10, 2018. decided to make these changes available Shelly E. Finke, ability of authorized third parties to for public review and comment before Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison submit complaints? they are implemented. The proposed 3. Specific statutorily-permissible Officer, Department of Defense. changes implement the Military Justice suggestions regarding the Bureau’s [FR Doc. 2018–07965 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Act of 2016 of the National Defense consumer inquiry processes, including: BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Authorization Act of 2017 and the 2018 a. The Bureau currently accepts Amendments to the Manual for Courts- consumer inquiries via telephone and Martial, United States. The approval mail. Should the Bureau add or DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION authorities for these changes are the discontinue any channels for accepting Judge Advocates General of the Army, [Docket No.: ED–2018–ICCD–0007] inquiries? b. Should the Bureau develop web Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. DATES: Comments on the proposed Agency Information Collection chat systems to support consumers’ Activities; Submission to the Office of submission of inquiries? changes must be received no later than May 17, 2018. Management and Budget for Review c. Should the Bureau develop a and Approval; Comment Request; ADDRESSES: process for companies to provide timely You may submit comments, Teacher Education Assistance for responses to consumer inquiries sent to identified by docket number and title by College and Higher Education Grant them by the Bureau? If so, how should any of the following methods: Program (TEACH Grant Program) • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// the Bureau balance its objective of Agreement To Serve providing timely and understandable www.regulations.gov. Follow the information to consumers 14 with its instructions for submitting comments. AGENCY: Federal Student Aid (FSA), objective of reducing unwarranted • Mail: Department of Defense, Office Department of Education (ED). regulatory burden on companies? 15 of the Deputy Chief Management ACTION: Notice. d. Should the Bureau publish data Officer, Directorate for Oversight and about consumer inquiries? If so, what Compliance, 4800 Mark Center Drive, SUMMARY: In accordance with the types of data or analyses about Mailbox #24, Alexandria, VA 22350– Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is consumer inquiries should be shared 1700. proposing a revision of an existing with the public? Instructions: All submissions received information collection. must include the agency name and DATES: Interested persons are invited to 14 12 U.S.C. 5511(b)(1). docket number for this Federal Register submit comments on or before May 17, 15 12 U.S.C. 5511(b)(3). document. The general policy for 2018.

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ADDRESSES: To access and review all the Type of Review: A revision of an disposition; stabilization and documents related to the information existing information collection. disposition of non-stockpile nuclear collection listed in this notice, please Respondents/Affected Public: materials; excess facilities; future land use http://www.regulations.gov by Individuals or Households. use and long-term stewardship; risk searching the Docket ID number ED– Total Estimated Number of Annual assessment and management; and clean- 2018–ICCD–0007. Comments submitted Responses: 50,793. up science and technology activities. in response to this notice should be Total Estimated Number of Annual Additionally, the renewal of the submitted electronically through the Burden Hours: 25,397. Board has been determined to be Federal eRulemaking Portal at http:// Abstract: As a condition for receiving essential to conduct DOE’s business and www.regulations.gov by selecting the a TEACH Grant, a student must sign an to be in the public interest in Docket ID number or via postal mail, Agreement to Serve. A new Agreement connection with the performance of commercial delivery, or hand delivery. to Serve must be signed for each award duties imposed on the DOE by law and Please note that comments submitted by year during which a student wishes to agreement. The Board will operate in fax or email and those submitted after receive a TEACH Grant. By signing the accordance with the provisions of the the comment period will not be Agreement to Serve, a TEACH Grant Federal Advisory Committee Act, and accepted. Written requests for recipient agrees to meet the teaching rules and regulations issued in information or comments submitted by service obligation and other terms and implementation of that Act. conditions of the TEACH Grant Program postal mail or delivery should be FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. that are described in the Agreement to addressed to the Director of the David Borak, Designated Federal Service. In accordance with these terms Information Collection Clearance Officer, at (202) 586–9928 or and conditions, if a TEACH Grant Division, U.S. Department of Education, [email protected]. 400 Maryland Avenue SW, LBJ, Room recipient does not fulfill the required Issued in Washington, DC, on April 11, 216–34, Washington, DC 20202–4537. teaching service obligation or otherwise fails to meet the requirements of the 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For TEACH Grant Program, any TEACH Wayne D. Smith, specific questions related to collection Grant funds the individual received will Committee Management Officer. activities, please contact Jon Utz, 202– be converted to a Direct Unsubsidized [FR Doc. 2018–07995 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] 377–4040. Loan that the grant recipient must repay BILLING CODE 6450–01–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The in full, with interest. The Agreement to Department of Education (ED), in Serve also explains the repayment terms accordance with the Paperwork and conditions that will apply if a DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. TEACH Grant is converted to a Direct 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general Unsubsidized Loan. Agency Information Collection public and Federal agencies with an Extension opportunity to comment on proposed, Dated: April 11, 2018. revised, and continuing collections of Kate Mullan, AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy. information. This helps the Department Acting Director, Information Collection ACTION: Notice and request for assess the impact of its information Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy comments. collection requirements and minimize Officer, Office of Management. SUMMARY: The Department of Energy the public’s reporting burden. It also [FR Doc. 2018–07940 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork helps the public understand the BILLING CODE 4000–01–P Reduction Act of 1995, intends to Department’s information collection extend for three years, an information requirements and provide the requested collection request with the Office of data in the desired format. ED is DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Management and Budget (OMB). soliciting comments on the proposed Comments are invited on: (a) Whether information collection request (ICR) that Environmental Management Site- the extended collection of information is described below. The Department of Specific Advisory Board is necessary for the proper performance Education is especially interested in AGENCY: Office of Environmental of the functions of the agency, including public comment addressing the Management, Department of Energy. whether the information shall have following issues: (1) Is this collection ACTION: Notice of Renewal. practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the necessary to the proper functions of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the Department; (2) will this information be SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal proposed collection of information, processed and used in a timely manner; Advisory Committee Act, and following including the validity of the (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; consultation with the Committee methodology and assumptions used; (c) (4) how might the Department enhance Management Secretariat, General ways to enhance the quality, utility, and the quality, utility, and clarity of the Services Administration, notice is clarity of the information to be information to be collected; and (5) how hereby given that the Environmental collected; and (d) ways to minimize the might the Department minimize the Management Site-Specific Advisory burden of the collection of information burden of this collection on the Board (EM SSAB or Board) will be on respondents, including through the respondents, including through the use renewed for a two-year period beginning use of automated collection techniques of information technology. Please note on April 11, 2018. or other forms of information that written comments received in The Board provides the Assistant technology. response to this notice will be Secretary for Environmental considered public records. Management (EM) with advice and DATES: Comments regarding this Title of Collection: Teacher Education recommendations concerning issues proposed information collection must Assistance for College and Higher affecting the EM program at various be received on or before June 18, 2018. Education Grant Program (TEACH Grant sites. These site-specific issues include If you anticipate difficulty in submitting Program) Agreement to Serve. clean-up standards and environmental comments within that period, contact OMB Control Number: 1845–0083. restoration; waste management and the person listed in the FOR FURTHER

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INFORMATION CONTACT section as soon as FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY possible. David Borak, EM SSAB Designated ADDRESSES: Written comments may be Federal Officer, U.S. Department of [FE Docket No. 18–35–LNG] sent to Alesia Gant, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585; Phone: Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC; SW, Washington, DC 20585–1615, or by (202) 586–9928. Application for Blanket Authorization email at [email protected]; Ms. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To Export Previously Imported Gant may also be contacted at (202) Purpose of the Board: The purpose of Liquefied Natural Gas on a Short-Term 287–1476. the Board is to make recommendations Basis FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: to DOE–EM and site management in the AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy, DOE. Alesia Gant at the address listed in areas of environmental restoration, ACTION: Notice of application. ADDRESSES. Reporting requirements can waste management, and related be found at: https://energy.gov/sites/ activities. SUMMARY: The Office of Fossil Energy prod/files/2016/01/f28/ Tentative Agenda Topics: (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) Policy%20Flash%202016-11%20- Thursday, May 3, 2018 gives notice of receipt of an application %20Model%20H-Clause%201-14- Æ EM Program Update (Application), filed on March 23, 2018, 16.pdf. Æ EM SSAB Chairs’ Round Robin by Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC (SPL), requesting blanket authorization to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Æ Budget and Planning Update export liquefied natural gas (LNG) information collection request contains: Æ Waste Disposition and Regulatory previously imported into the United (1) OMB No. 1910–0600; (2) Information Reform Update States from foreign sources in an Collection Request Titled: Industrial Æ Public Comment Relations; (3) Type of Review: Renewal; amount up to the equivalent of 500 Æ EM SSAB Chairs’ (4) Purpose: This information is billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas on Recommendation(s) Development required for management oversight of a short-term or spot market basis for a and Discussion two-year period commencing on June 7, the Department of Energy’s Facilities Æ Management Contractors and to ensure EM SSAB Designated Federal 2018. SPL states that the existing that the programmatic and Officer’s Update blanket re-export authorization of its administrative management Public Participation: The EM SSAB affiliate, Cheniere Marketing, LLC, set requirements of the contract are Chairs welcome the attendance of the forth in DOE/FE Order No. 3825 (May managed efficiently and effectively; (5) public at their advisory committee 26, 2016) is scheduled to expire on June Annual Estimated Number of meetings and will make every effort to 6, 2018. SPL seeks authorization to Respondents: 42; (6) Annual Estimated accommodate persons with physical export the LNG from the Sabine Pass Number of Total Responses: 316; (7) disabilities or special needs. If you LNG Terminal owned by Sabine Pass Annual Estimated Number of Burden require special accommodations due to LNG, L.P. and located in Cameron Hours: 4,093; (8) Annual Estimated a disability, please contact David Borak Parish, Louisiana, to any country with Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost at least seven days in advance of the the capacity to import LNG via ocean- Burden: $0. meeting at the phone number listed going carrier and with which trade is above. Written statements may be filed not prohibited by U.S. law or policy. Statutory Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7256; 48 either before or after the meeting with SPL states that it does not seek CFR 970.0370–1. the Designated Federal Officer, David authorization to export any domestically Issued in Washington, DC, on March 14, Borak, at the address or telephone listed produced natural gas or LNG. SPL is 2018. above. Individuals who wish to make requesting this authorization on its own John R. Bashista, oral statements pertaining to agenda behalf and as agent for other parties who Director, Office of Acquisition Management. items should also contact David Borak. hold title to the LNG at the time of [FR Doc. 2018–07994 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Requests must be received five days export. The Application was filed under BILLING CODE 6450–01–P prior to the meeting and reasonable section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). provision will be made to include the Additional details can be found in SPL’s presentation in the agenda. The Application, posted on the DOE/FE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Designated Federal Officer is website at: https://www.energy.gov/ empowered to conduct the meeting in a sites/prod/files/2018/04/f50/18-35- Environmental Management Site- fashion that will facilitate the orderly LNG.pdf. Protests, motions to intervene, Specific Advisory Board Chairs conduct of business. Individuals notices of intervention, and written AGENCY: Department of Energy (DOE). wishing to make public comment will comments are invited. be provided a maximum of five minutes ACTION: Notice of open meeting. DATES: Protests, motions to intervene or to present their comments. notices of intervention, as applicable, SUMMARY: This notice announces a Minutes: Minutes will be available by requests for additional procedures, and meeting of the Environmental writing or calling David Borak at the written comments are to be filed using Management Site-Specific Advisory address or phone number listed above. procedures detailed in the Public Board (EM SSAB) Chairs. The Federal Minutes will also be available at the Comment Procedures section no later Advisory Committee Act requires that following website: https://energy.gov/ than 4:30 p.m., Eastern time, May 17, public notice of this meeting be em/listings/chairs-meetings. 2018. announced in the Federal Register. Issued at Washington, DC on April 11, ADDRESSES: DATES: Thursday, May 3, 2018, 8:00 2018. Electronic Filing by email: fergas@ a.m.–5:00 p.m. Latanya Butler, hq.doe.gov. ADDRESSES: Holiday Inn Roswell, 3620 Deputy Committee Management Officer. Regular Mail: U.S. Department of North Main Street, Roswell, New [FR Doc. 2018–08001 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Energy (FE–34), Office of Regulation Mexico 88201. BILLING CODE 6450–01–P and International Engagement, Office of

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Fossil Energy, P.O. Box 44375, respect to the Application will not serve interventions, and comments will also Washington, DC 20026–4375. to make the commenter or protestant a be available electronically by going to Hand Delivery or Private Delivery party to the proceeding, although the following DOE/FE Web address: Services (e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc.): U.S. protests and comments received from http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/ Department of Energy (FE–34), Office of persons who are not parties will be gasregulation/index.html. Regulation and International considered in determining the Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy, appropriate action to be taken on the Issued in Washington, DC, on April 11, 2018. Forrestal Building, Room 3E–042, 1000 Application. All protests, comments, Independence Avenue SW, Washington, motions to intervene, or notices of Robert Smith, DC 20585. intervention must meet the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oil and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: requirements specified by the Natural Gas (Acting). Beverly Howard or Larine Moore, U.S. regulations in 10 CFR part 590. [FR Doc. 2018–07894 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Department of Energy (FE–34), Office Filings may be submitted using one of BILLING CODE 6450–01–P of Regulation and International the following methods: (1) Emailing the Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy, filing to [email protected], with FE Forrestal Building, Room 3E–042, Docket No. 18–35–LNG in the title line; DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 1000 Independence Avenue SW, (2) mailing an original and three paper Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586– copies of the filing to the Office of Federal Energy Regulatory Regulation and International 9387; (202) 586–9478. Commission Engagement at the address listed in Cassandra Bernstein or R.J. Colwell, ADDRESSES; or (3) hand delivering an U.S. Department of Energy Office of Notice of Commissioner Attendance at original and three paper copies of the the Assistant General Counsel for House Committee on Energy and filing to the Office of Regulation and Electricity and Fossil Energy, Commerce Hearing International Engagement at the address Forrestal Building, Room 6D–033, listed in ADDRESSES. All filings must 1000 Independence Ave. SW, The Federal Energy Regulatory include a reference to FE Docket No. Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586– Commission (Commission) hereby gives 18–35–LNG. Please Note: If submitting 9793 or 586–8499. notice that members of the Commission a filing via email, please include all may attend the following hearing: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: related documents and attachments The House Committee on Energy and DOE/FE Evaluation (e.g., exhibits) in the original email correspondence. Please do not include Commerce will be holding a general The Application will be reviewed any active hyperlinks or password oversight hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of pursuant to section 3 of the NGA, 15 protection in any of the documents or the Federal Energy Regulatory U.S.C. 717b. In reviewing this attachments related to the filing. All Commission and the FY2019 Budget.’’ Application, DOE will consider electronic filings submitted to DOE All five Commission members may domestic need for the gas, as well as any must follow these guidelines to ensure testify at the hearing. other issues determined to be that all documents are filed in a timely 2123 Rayburn House Office Building, appropriate, including whether the manner. Any hardcopy filing submitted Washington, DC arrangement is consistent with DOE’s greater in length than 50 pages must policy of promoting competition in the also include, at the time of the filing, a April 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time marketplace by allowing commercial digital copy on disk of the entire parties to freely negotiate their own Further information regarding this submission. hearing may be found at: https:// trade arrangements. Parties that may A decisional record on the energycommerce.house.gov/hearings/. oppose this application should Application will be developed through comment in their responses on these responses to this notice by parties, The discussions at the hearing, which issues. including the parties’ written comments are open to the public, may address The National Environmental Policy and replies thereto. Additional issues relevant to Commission Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., procedures will be used as necessary to proceedings. requires DOE to give appropriate achieve a complete understanding of the For further information, please consideration to the environmental facts and issues. If an additional contact Jehmal Hudson, 202–502–6142, effects of its proposed decisions. No procedure is scheduled, notice will be or [email protected]. final decision will be issued in this provided to all parties. If no party proceeding until DOE has met its NEPA requests additional procedures, a final Dated: April 10, 2018. responsibilities. Opinion and Order may be issued based Kimberly D. Bose, on the official record, including the Public Comment Procedures Secretary. Application and responses filed by [FR Doc. 2018–07925 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] In response to this Notice, any person parties pursuant to this notice, in may file a protest, comments, or a accordance with 10 CFR 590.316. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P motion to intervene or notice of The Application is available for intervention, as applicable. Interested inspection and copying in the Office of parties will be provided 30 days from Regulation and International the date of publication of this Notice in Engagement docket room, Room 3E– which to submit comments, protests, 042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, motions to intervene, or notices of Washington, DC 20585. The docket intervention. room is open between the hours of 8:00 Any person wishing to become a party a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through to the proceeding must file a motion to Friday, except Federal holidays. The intervene or notice of intervention. The Application and any filed protests, filing of comments or a protest with motions to intervene or notice of

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Commission noted that each RTO and In an order issued March 23, 2018 in ISO may fulfill its obligations under Docket No. ER18–370–000,9 the Federal Energy Regulatory Order No. 890 by delegating certain Commission found that protesters in Commission planning activities to, or otherwise that proceeding raised important relying on, its transmission owning questions that relate to the processes by [Docket No. AD18–12–000; Docket No. 10 EL17–45–000; Docket No. ER18–370–000] members, provided that the rights and which all CAISO PTOs determine responsibilities of all parties are clearly which transmission-related Supplemental Notice of Technical stated in the RTO’s/ISO’s OATT.3 The maintenance and compliance activities, Conference; Transmission Planning Commission also explained that, in including, but not limited to, Within the California Independent many cases, RTO/ISO transmission transmission-related capital additions, System Operator Corporation; planning processes may focus must be submitted to CAISO’s TPP.11 In California Public Utilities Commission, principally on regional problems and that order, the Commission directed Northern California Power Agency, solutions, while local planning issues Commission staff to convene a technical City and County of San Francisco, may be addressed by individual conference to explore these issues. State Water Contractors, Transmission transmission owners.4 Noting that these Given the background provided Agency of Northern California v. local transmission planning issues may herein, participants should be prepared Pacific Gas and Electric Company, be critically important to transmission to discuss the following: Southern California Edison Company customers, the Commission stated that 1. Please define and describe what transmission owners must, to the extent constitutes transmission-related As announced in the Notice of that they perform transmission planning maintenance and compliance activities/ Technical Conference issued on March within an RTO or ISO, comply with facilities. Please provide specific 23, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Order No. 890 as well.5 examples and an explanation regarding Commission staff will hold a technical In a series of orders issued between how it is determined that such an conference on May 1, 2018, at the 2008 and 2010, the Commission example falls into the category of Commission’s headquarters at 888 First accepted CAISO’s TPP as consistent transmission-related maintenance and Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, with the requirements of Order No. compliance activities/facilities. How between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 890.6 As is relevant here, in an order does each CAISO PTO identify the need (Eastern Time). The purpose of the issued on May 21, 2009, the for transmission-related maintenance technical conference is to explore the Commission found that ‘‘the local and compliance activities/facilities and processes used by participating planning activities conducted by the decide which activities/facilities to transmission owners (PTOs) in the participating transmission owners [in undertake? California Independent System Operator CAISO] are reasonable and the process, 2. How does each CASIO PTO Corporation (CAISO) to determine as set forth in the [CAISO] tariff and determine if actions taken to maintain, which transmission-related business practice manual, is repair, or replace facilities should be maintenance and compliance activities/ transparent.’’ 7 However, more recently, considered and reviewed through facilities, including, but not limited to, a number of interested parties have CAISO’s TPP? Which transmission- transmission-related capital additions, raised concerns regarding the lack of related maintenance and compliance are subject to the CAISO Transmission opportunity for stakeholder review of activities/facilities are submitted for 1 Planning Process (TPP). transmission-related maintenance and consideration and review through In Order No. 890, the Commission compliance activities, including, but not CAISO’s TPP and which activities or required all public utility transmission limited to, certain transmission-related transmission facilities are considered providers, including regional capital additions, which CAISO PTOs and reviewed solely by PTOs? Please transmission organizations (RTOs) and do not submit to CAISO’s TPP.8 explain. independent system operators (ISOs), to 3. Are there criteria or parameters that revise their open access transmission openness; (3) transparency; (4) information each CAISO PTO uses to determine tariffs (OATTs) to incorporate a exchange; (5) comparability; (6) dispute resolution; which transmission-related transmission planning process that (7) regional participation; (8) economic planning maintenance and compliance activities/ satisfied nine transmission planning studies; and (9) cost allocation for new projects. facilities to submit to CAISO for 3 principles to limit the opportunities for Order No. 890–A, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,261 consideration and review through at P 175. undue discrimination and 4 Order No. 890, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,241 at CAISO’s TPP? What factors are anticompetitive conduct in transmission P 440. considered (e.g., cost, voltage level, service.2 In Order No. 890–A, the 5 Id. length, rating)? Please explain. 6 See Cal. Indep. Sys. Operator Corp., 123 FERC 4. Do CAISO’s tariff or BPMs provide 1 Commission staff is using ‘‘transmission-related ¶ 61,283 (2008), order denying reh’g and on guidance and clarity to CAISO PTOs maintenance and compliance activities/facilities’’ compliance filing, 127 FERC ¶ 61,172 (2009), order regarding what transmission-related as a term intended to encompass the activities, on compliance filing, 130 FERC ¶ 61,048 (2010). facilities, and/or projects at issue in the proceedings 7 Cal. Indep. Sys. Operator Corp., 127 FERC ¶ maintenance and compliance activities/ included in this notice. The Parties in these 61,172 at P 118. facilities must be considered and proceedings do not use a common definition or 8 See, e.g., Cal. Pub. Utils. Comm’n, et al. v. reviewed through CAISO’s TPP? If so, phrase that is set out in any tariff or business Pacific Gas & Elec. Co., Complaint, Docket No. please list the relevant sections. practice manual (BPM). Staff’s intent for the EL17–45–000 (filed Feb. 2, 2017) (asserting that technical conference is to include a broad category Pacific Gas & Electric Co. is in violation of Order of transmission-related activities and facilities. This No. 890 because it conducts more than 80 percent 9 S. Cal. Edison, 162 FERC ¶ 61,264 (2018). includes any work on the transmission system, of its transmission planning on an internal basis 10 Although the concerns protesters raised in including, but not limited to, transmission-related without stakeholder review); Cal. Pub. Utils. Docket No. ER18–370–000 relate specifically to maintenance, repair, replacement, or compliance Comm’n Dec. 22, 2017 Protest, Docket No. ER18– SoCal Edison, the Commission found that the activities and associated facilities, as well as 370–000 (protesting Southern California Edison questions raised were also applicable to the transmission-related capital additions. Co.’s filing of an amendment to its Transmission processes that other CAISO PTOs use to identify 2 Order No. 890, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,241 at Owner Tariff to create an annual Transmission which transmission-related maintenance and PP 426, 435; see Order No. 890–A, FERC Stats. & Maintenance and Compliance Review process on compliance activities/facilities must be submitted Regs. ¶ 31,261 at P 171. These transmission the basis that the proposed process does not meet to CAISO’s TPP. Id. P 24. planning principles are: (1) Coordination; (2) the requirements of Order No. 890). 11 Id. P 23.

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5. For transmission-related stakeholders to review and provide requested. Those wishing this service maintenance and compliance activities/ input on cost and other factors. Please should register at the link provided and facilities that may enhance the also describe the timeframe for specify the telephone line option. transmission system (such as additions providing this input. The conference will consist of that increase line ratings or extend the 11. How does each CAISO PTO questions posed by Commission staff useful life of a transmission asset), how decide whether to pursue reliability- and responses provided by CAISO, the does each CAISO PTO determine related transmission-related CAISO PTOs, and complainants. There whether this maintenance or maintenance and compliance activities/ may also be an opportunity for follow- compliance activity/facility should be facilities that are not required by the up questions and comments from considered and reviewed as part of North American Electric Reliability attendees during those discussions. The CAISO’s TPP? Where are the criteria or Corporation (NERC), Western Electricity specific agenda and procedures to be parameters related to this determination Coordinating Council (WECC), or other followed at the conference will be documented or otherwise made regulatory entities? What criteria or announced by staff at the opening of the available? parameters are used by each CAISO conference. 6. When deciding whether to submit PTO to make this decision? Where are The technical conference will be a transmission-related maintenance and such criteria or parameters documented transcribed, and the transcript will be compliance activity/facility for or otherwise made available? available immediately for a fee from Ace consideration and review through 12. Is there a difference between (a) Reporting Company ((202) 347–3700). CAISO’s TPP, does each CAISO PTO the process through which each CAISO Commission conferences are differentiate between transmission- PTO pursues solutions to transmission- accessible under section 508 of the related maintenance and compliance related maintenance and compliance Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For activities/facilities that require activities/facilities that arise from NERC accessibility accommodations, please immediate action (e.g., non-functioning and WECC reliability standards or send an email to [email protected] transmission infrastructure) and those reliability standards established by or call toll free (866) 208–3372 (voice) that do not require immediate action other regulatory entities, and (b) the or (202) 502–8659 (TTY), or send a fax and may be addressed over a longer process through which each CAISO PTO to (202) 208–2106 with the required timeframe? Please explain how this pursues solutions to other transmission- accommodations. differentiation is decided. Are there related maintenance and compliance Following the technical conference, criteria or parameters used by the activities/facilities? If so, please explain all interested persons are invited to file CAISO PTO to make this (1) the difference between the two initial and reply post-technical differentiation? If so, where are such processes and (2) elaborate on the conference comments on the topics criteria or parameters documented or reasons for the differences. discussed during the technical 13. Please explain how costs otherwise made available? conference, including the questions 7. Is there a process through which associated with transmission-related listed above. Commenters may reference each CAISO PTO evaluates whether a maintenance and compliance activities/ material previously filed in this docket, transmission-related maintenance and facilities developed outside of the including the technical conference compliance activity/facility that was not CAISO TPP are reflected in wholesale transcript, but are encouraged to avoid initially submitted to CAISO’s TPP and retail transmission rates. repetition or replication of previous should be transitioned into the CAISO 14. How does each CAISO PTO material. Initial comments are due on or TPP for consideration and review? If so, determine whether transmission-related before May 31, 2018; reply comments please describe that process, including maintenance, repair, or replacement are due on or before June 15, 2018. what criteria or parameters are activities/facilities should be capitalized Initial comments should not exceed 15 considered in reaching the conclusion or expensed as operations and pages, and reply comments should not to transition to CAISO’s TPP. Also, maintenance costs? Please explain. exceed 10 pages. The written comments please explain where such criteria or 15. What recommendations do you will be included in the formal record of parameters are documented or have for each CAISO PTO to increase the proceeding, which, together with the otherwise made available. the transparency of the process for 8. What information does each CAISO stakeholders and others with respect to record developed to date, will form the PTO submit to CAISO (during Phase I of the CAISO PTOs’ planning for basis for further Commission action. the TPP) concerning the transmission- transmission-related maintenance and For Further Information, Please related maintenance and compliance compliance activities/facilities? How Contact Individuals Identified for Each activities/facilities planned outside of would these recommendations affect the Topic: CAISO’s TPP? Please explain what type CAISO PTOs? Would such effects be Technical Information: Laura Switzer, of information is provided and what manageable? If not, why not? If changes Office of Energy Markets Regulation, level of detail is included. to increase transparency could be made, Federal Energy Regulatory 9. What is the process through which should they be the same for each CAISO Commission, 888 First Street NE, each CAISO PTO performs transmission PTO? Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– planning activities outside of CAISO’s The technical conference will be led 6231, [email protected] TPP? Please describe that process in by Commission staff, and is open to the Legal Information for Docket Nos. detail. public. All interested persons may AD18–12–000 and EL17–45–000: 10. Are there processes for attend the conference, and registration Linda Kizuka, Office of the General stakeholders to review and provide is not required. However, in-person Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory input on transmission-related attendees are encouraged to register on- Commission, 888 First Street NE, maintenance and compliance activities/ line by April 20, 2018 at https:// Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– facilities, including transmission-related www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/ 8773, [email protected] capital additions, not included in 05-01-18-form.asp. This event will NOT Legal Information for Docket Nos. CAISO’s TPP? If so, please describe be webcast. However, for those who AD18–12–000 and ER18–370–000: these processes in detail, including cannot attend in person, we will Susanna Ehrlich, Office of the General whether there is an opportunity for provide a listen-only telephone line, if Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory

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Commission, 888 First Street NE, Any person desiring to intervene or Persons unable to file electronically Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– protest in any of the above proceedings should submit an original and 5 copies 6260, [email protected] must file in accordance with Rules 211 of the protest or intervention to the Logistical Information: Sarah McKinley, and 214 of the Commission’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of External Affairs, Federal Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern 20426. First Street NE, Washington, DC time on the specified comment date. This filing is accessible on-line at 20426, (202) 502–8368, Protests may be considered, but http://www.ferc.gov, using the [email protected]. intervention is necessary to become a ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for Dated: April 10, 2018. party to the proceeding. review in the Commission’s Public Kimberly D. Bose, eFiling is encouraged. More detailed Reference Room in Washington, DC. information relating to filing There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the Secretary. requirements, interventions, protests, website that enables subscribers to [FR Doc. 2018–07923 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] service, and qualifying facilities filings receive email notification when a BILLING CODE 6717–01–P can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/ document is added to a subscribed docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For docket(s). For assistance with any FERC other information, call (866) 208–3676 Online service, please email DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. [email protected], or call Federal Energy Regulatory Dated: April 11, 2018. (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call Commission Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., (202) 502–8659. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time Deputy Secretary. Combined Notice of Filings on May 7, 2018. [FR Doc. 2018–07998 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Dated: April 10, 2018. Take notice that the Commission has BILLING CODE 6717–01–P received the following Natural Gas Kimberly D. Bose, Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [FR Doc. 2018–07927 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Filings Instituting Proceedings BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Docket Numbers: RP18–228–001. Federal Energy Regulatory Applicants: Rockies Express Pipeline Commission LLC [Docket No. OR18–20–000] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Description: Compliance filing Compliance to RP18–228 Monthly Notice of Petition for Declaratory Federal Energy Regulatory FL&U Postings to be effective 4/19/2018. Order; Marathon Pipe Line LLC, MPLX Commission Filed Date: 4/10/18. Ozark Pipe Line LLC [Docket No. CP18–89–000] Accession Number: 20180410–5148. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/16/18. Take notice that on April 6, 2018, Notice of Intent To Prepare an pursuant to Rule 207(a)(2) of the Federal Docket Numbers: RP18–694–000. Environmental Assessment for the Energy Regulatory Commission’s Applicants: Rockies Express Pipeline Proposed Empire Pipeline, Inc. Empire (Commission) Rules of Practice and LLC.. North Project and Request for Procedure, 18 CFR 385.207(a)(2) (2017), Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Errata Comments on Environmental Issues Marathon Pipe Line LLC and MPLX to RP18–228, Seneca Lateral to be Ozark Pipe Line LLC filed a joint The staff of the Federal Energy effective 4/19/2018. petition for a declaratory order seeking Regulatory Commission (FERC or Filed Date: 4/10/18. approval of certain terms and conditions Commission) will prepare an Accession Number: 20180410–5151. in the transportation services agreement, environmental assessment (EA) that will Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/16/18. related to a joint expansion project, all discuss the environmental impacts of Docket Numbers: RP18–695–000. as more fully explained in the petition. the Empire North Project involving Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Any person desiring to intervene or to construction and operation of facilities Pipe Line Company. protest this filing must file in by Empire Pipeline, Inc. (Empire) in Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Non- accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of Tioga County, Pennsylvania and in Conforming—Dalton (Cartersville, GA) the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Ontario, Yates, Schuyler, Chemung, and to be effective 6/1/2018. Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Steuben Counties, New York. The Filed Date: 4/10/18. Protests will be considered by the Commission will use this EA in its Accession Number: 20180410–5199. Commission in determining the decision-making process to determine Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/23/18. appropriate action to be taken, but will whether the project is in the public Docket Numbers: RP18–696–000. not serve to make protestants parties to convenience and necessity. Applicants: El Paso Natural Gas the proceeding. Any person wishing to This notice announces the opening of Company, L.L.C. become a party must file a notice of the scoping process the Commission Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: intervention or motion to intervene, as will use to gather input from the public Negotiated Rate Update Filing (TGS Apr appropriate. Such notices, motions, or and interested agencies on the project. 18) to be effective 4/11/2018. protests must be filed on or before the You can make a difference by providing Filed Date: 4/10/18. comment date. Anyone filing a motion us with your specific comments or Accession Number: 20180410–5221. to intervene or protest must serve a copy concerns about the project. Your Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/23/18. of that document on the Petitioner. comments should focus on the potential The filings are accessible in the The Commission encourages environmental effects, reasonable Commission’s eLibrary system by electronic submission of protests and alternatives, and measures to avoid or clicking on the links or querying the interventions in lieu of paper using the lessen environmental impacts. Your docket number. ‘‘eFiling’’ link at http://www.ferc.gov. input will help the Commission staff

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determine what issues they need to (2) You can file your comments Land Requirements for Construction evaluate in the EA. To ensure that your electronically by using the eFiling Construction of the proposed facilities comments are timely and properly feature on the Commission’s website would disturb about 50.4 acres of land recorded, please send your comments so (www.ferc.gov) under the link to for the aboveground facilities. Following that the Commission receives them in Documents and Filings. With eFiling, construction, Empire would maintain Washington, DC on or before May 10, you can provide comments in a variety about 17.5 acres for permanent 2018. of formats by attaching them as a file operation of the project’s facilities; the If you sent comments on this project with your submission. New eFiling remaining acreage would be restored to the Commission before the opening of users must first create an account by and revert to former uses. this docket on February 16, 2018, you clicking on ‘‘eRegister.’’ If you are filing will need to file those comments in a comment on a particular project, The EA Process Docket No. CP18–89–000 to ensure they please select ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’ as The National Environmental Policy are considered as part of this the filing type; or Act (NEPA) requires the Commission to proceeding. (3) You can file a paper copy of your take into account the environmental This notice is being sent to the comments by mailing them to the impacts that could result from an action Commission’s current environmental following address. Be sure to reference whenever it considers the issuance of a mailing list for this project. State and the project docket number (CP18–89– Certificate of Public Convenience and local government representatives should 000) with your submission: Kimberly D. Necessity. NEPA also requires us 2 to notify their constituents of this Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy discover and address concerns the proposed project and encourage them to Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street public may have about proposals. This comment on their areas of concern. NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. process is referred to as ‘‘scoping.’’ The main goal of the scoping process is to If you are a landowner receiving this Summary of the Proposed Project notice, a pipeline company focus the analysis in the EA on the representative may contact you about Empire proposes to construct and important environmental issues. By this the acquisition of an easement to operate gas compression facilities in notice, the Commission requests public construct, operate, and maintain the Tioga County, Pennsylvania and in comments on the scope of the issues to proposed facilities. The company would Ontario, New York. The Empire North address in the EA. We will consider all seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable Project would provide about 205 million filed comments during the preparation agreement. However, if the Commission cubic feet per day of incremental firm of the EA. approves the project, that approval transportation capacity. The Empire In the EA we will discuss impacts that conveys with it the right of eminent North Project would consist of the could occur as a result of the domain. Therefore, if easement following facilities: construction and operation of the negotiations fail to produce an • A new 21,000 horsepower (hp) proposed project under these general agreement, the pipeline company could compressor station in Jackson headings: • Geology and soils; initiate condemnation proceedings Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; • water resources, fisheries, and • where compensation would be a new 32,000 hp compressor station wetlands; determined in accordance with state in the Town of Farmington, Ontario • vegetation and wildlife; law. County, New York; • endangered and threatened species; Empire provided landowners with a • modifications of the existing • cultural resources; fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled regulator valves and station piping and • land use; ‘‘An Interstate Natural Gas Facility On installation of metering facilities at the • socioeconomics; My Land? What Do I Need To Know?’’ • air quality and noise; existing New Victor Regulator Station in • This fact sheet addresses a number of Ontario County, New York; public safety; and • cumulative impacts. typically asked questions, including the • minor modifications to the existing use of eminent domain and how to We will also evaluate reasonable Jackson Meter and Regulator Station in alternatives to the proposed project or participate in the Commission’s Jackson Township, Tioga County, proceedings. It is also available for portions of the project, and make Pennsylvania; and recommendations on how to lessen or viewing on the FERC website • upgrading the maximum allowable (www.ferc.gov). avoid impacts on the various resource operating pressure of the Empire areas. Public Participation Connector Pipeline (ECP) from 1,290 The EA will present our independent pounds per square inch gauge (psig) to analysis of the issues. The EA will be For your convenience, there are three 1,440 psig. The ECP is an existing 76.6- methods you can use to submit your available in the public record through mile-long, 24-inch-diameter pipeline eLibrary. Depending on the comments comments to the Commission. The that runs from Victor, New York to Commission encourages electronic filing received during the scoping process, we Corning, New York in in Ontario, Yates, may also publish and distribute the EA of comments and has expert staff Schuyler, Chemung, and Steuben to the public for an allotted comment available to assist you at (202) 502–8258 Counties, New York. period. We will consider all comments or [email protected]. Please The general location of the project on the EA before making our carefully follow these instructions so facilities is shown in appendix A.1 recommendations to the Commission. that your comments are properly To ensure we have the opportunity to recorded. 1 consider and address your comments, (1) You can file your comments The appendices referenced in this notice will not appear in the Federal Register. Copies of please carefully follow the instructions electronically using the eComment appendices were sent to all those receiving this in the Public Participation section, feature on the Commission’s website notice in the mail and are available at www.ferc.gov beginning on page 2. (www.ferc.gov) under the link to using the link called ‘‘eLibrary’’ or from the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 888 First Documents and Filings. This is an easy Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, or call (202) 502– 2 ‘‘We,’’ ‘‘us,’’ and ‘‘our’’ refer to the method for submitting brief, text-only 8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, environmental staff of the Commission’s Office of comments on a project; refer to the last page of this notice. Energy Projects.

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With this notice, we are asking project purposes, or who own homes In addition, the Commission offers a agencies with jurisdiction by law and/ within certain distances of aboveground free service called eSubscription which or special expertise with respect to the facilities, and anyone who submits allows you to keep track of all formal environmental issues of this project to comments on the project. We will issuances and submittals in specific formally cooperate with us in the update the environmental mailing list as dockets. This can reduce the amount of preparation of the EA.3 Agencies that the analysis proceeds to ensure that we time you spend researching proceedings would like to request cooperating send the information related to this by automatically providing you with agency status should follow the environmental review to all individuals, notification of these filings, document instructions for filing comments organizations, and government entities summaries, and direct links to the provided under the Public Participation interested in and/or potentially affected documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/docs- section of this notice. by the proposed project. filing/esubscription.asp. If we publish and distribute the EA, Consultations Under Section 106 of the Finally, public sessions or site visits copies of the EA will be sent to the National Historic Preservation Act will be posted on the Commission’s environmental mailing list for public calendar located at www.ferc.gov/ In accordance with the Advisory review and comment. If you would EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx along Council on Historic Preservation’s prefer to receive a paper copy of the with other related information. implementing regulations for section document instead of the CD version or 106 of the National Historic would like to remove your name from Dated: April 10, 2018. Preservation Act, we are using this the mailing list, please return the Kimberly D. Bose, notice to initiate consultation with the attached Information Request Secretary. applicable State Historic Preservation (appendix 2). [FR Doc. 2018–07924 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Offices (SHPO), and to solicit their BILLING CODE 6717–01–P views and those of other government Becoming an Intervenor agencies, interested Indian tribes, and In addition to involvement in the EA the public on the project’s potential scoping process, you may want to DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY effects on historic properties.4 We will become an ‘‘intervenor’’ which is an define the project-specific Area of official party to the Commission’s Federal Energy Regulatory Potential Effects (APE) in consultation proceeding. Intervenors play a more Commission with the SHPOs as the project develops. formal role in the process and are able On natural gas facility projects, the APE to file briefs, appear at hearings, and be Sunshine Act Meeting Notice at a minimum encompasses all areas heard by the courts if they choose to The following notice of meeting is subject to ground disturbance (examples appeal the Commission’s final ruling. published pursuant to section 3(a) of the include construction right-of-way, An intervenor formally participates in government in the Sunshine Act (Pub. contractor/pipe storage yards, the proceeding by filing a request to L. 94–409), 5 U.S.C. 552b: compressor stations, and access roads). intervene. Instructions for becoming an Our EA for this project will document intervenor are in the ‘‘Document-less AGENCY HOLDING MEETING: Federal our findings on the impacts on historic Intervention Guide’’ under the ‘‘e-filing’’ Energy Regulatory Commission. properties and summarize the status of link on the Commission’s website. DATE AND TIME: April 19, 2018, 10:00 consultations under section 106. Motions to intervene are more fully a.m. Environmental Mailing List described at http://www.ferc.gov/ resources/guides/how-to/intervene.asp. PLACE: Room 2C, 888 First Street NE, The environmental mailing list Washington, DC 20426. Additional Information includes federal, state, and local STATUS: Open. government representatives and Additional information about the agencies; elected officials; Native project is available from the MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Agenda. American Tribes; other interested Commission’s Office of External Affairs, * Note—Items listed on the agenda parties; and local libraries and at (866) 208–FERC, or on the FERC may be deleted without further notice. newspapers. This list also includes all website at www.ferc.gov using the CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: affected landowners (as defined in the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Click on the eLibrary Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Telephone Commission’s regulations) who are link, click on ‘‘General Search’’ and (202) 502–8400. potential right-of-way grantors, whose enter the docket number, excluding the For a recorded message listing items property may be used temporarily for last three digits in the Docket Number struck from or added to the meeting, call field (i.e., CP18–89). Be sure you have (202) 502–8627. 3 The Council on Environmental Quality selected an appropriate date range. For regulations addressing cooperating agency This is a list of matters to be considered responsibilities are at Title 40, Code of Federal assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at [email protected] by the Commission. It does not include a Regulations, Part 1501.6. listing of all documents relevant to the items 4 The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for on the agenda. All public documents, regulations are at Title 36, Code of Federal TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The however, may be viewed on line at the Regulations, Part 800. Those regulations define eLibrary link also provides access to the historic properties as any prehistoric or historic Commission’s website at http:// district, site, building, structure, or object included texts of formal documents issued by the ferc.capitolconnection.org/ sing the eLibrary in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register Commission, such as orders, notices, link, or may be examined in the of Historic Places. and rulemakings. Commission’s Public Reference Room.

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1042ND—MEETING Regular Meeting [April 19, 2018, 10:00 a.m.]

Item No. Docket No. Company

Administrative

A–1 ...... AD18–1–000 ...... Agency Administrative Matters. A–2 ...... AD18–2–000 ...... Customer Matters, Reliability, Security and Market Operations. A–3 ...... AD06–3–000 ...... Market Update.

Electric

E–1 ...... RM17–2–000 ...... Uplift Cost Allocation and Transparency in Markets Operated by Regional Trans- mission Organizations and Independent System Operators. E–2 ...... RM17–8–000 ...... Reform of Generator Interconnection Procedures and Agreements. E–3 ...... RM17–11–000 ...... Revised Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standard CIP–003–7—Cyber Secu- rity—Security Management Controls. E–4 ...... Omitted. E–5 ...... ER18–459–000, ER18–460–000 ...... PJM Interconnection L.L.C. and Ohio Valley Electric Corporation. E–6 ...... ER17–1016–001 ...... PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. E–7 ...... ER17–219–002 ...... PacifiCorp. E–8 ...... ER17–2229–001 ...... Southwest Power Pool, Inc.

Hydro

H–1 ...... P–12715–013 ...... Fairlawn Hydroelectric Company, LLC. H–2 ...... P–785–034 ...... Consumers Energy Company. H–3 ...... P–14856–001 ...... America First Hydro LLC.

Certificates

C–1 ...... PL18–1–000 ...... Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities. C–2 ...... CP17–469–000 ...... WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. C–3 ...... CP16–20–001 ...... High Island Offshore System, LLC. C–4 ...... CP14–497–001 ...... Dominion Transmission, Inc. C–5 ...... CP15–77–001 ...... Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. C–6 ...... CP15–148–001 ...... Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C.

Dated: April 12, 2018. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Wheelabrator Saugus Inc., Wheelabrator Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Shasta Energy Company Inc., Deputy Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory Wheelabrator Westchester, L.P., Commission A free webcast of this event is available Cameron Ridge, LLC, Cameron Ridge II, LLC, Coachella Wind, LLC, DifWind through http://ferc.capitolconnection.org/. Combined Notice of Filings #1 Anyone with internet access who desires to Farms Limited I, DifWind Farms view this event can do so by navigating to Take notice that the Commission Limited II, DifWind Farms Limited V, www.ferc.gov’s Calendar of Events and received the following electric rate DifWind Farms LTD VI, EUI Affiliate locating this event in the Calendar. The event filings: LLC, Oak Creek Wind Power, LLC, ON will contain a link to its webcast. The Capitol Wind Energy LLC, Pacific Crest Power, Docket Numbers: ER13–1485–009; LLC, Ridgetop Energy, LLC, San Connection provides technical support for ER10–1992–018; ER10–3230–009; the free webcasts. It also offers access to this Gorgonio Westwinds II, LLC, San ER10–3232–008; ER10–3237–009; event via television in the DC area and via Gorgonio Westwinds II—Windustries, phone bridge for a fee. If you have any ER10–3239–009; ER10–3240–009; LLC, Terra-Gen Energy Services, LLC, questions, visit http:// ER10–3251–011; ER10–3253–009; Terra-Gen Mojave Windfarms, LLC, TGP ferc.capitolconnection.org/ or contact Danelle ER13–1586–012; ER14–1777–008; Energy Management, LLC, Victory Springer or David Reininger at 703–993– ER14–2382–011; ER14–2871–011; Garden Phase IV, LLC, Voyager Wind I, 3100. ER15–110–010; ER15–2722–005; ER15– LLC, Voyager Wind II, LLC, VPI Immediately following the conclusion of 463–010; ER15–621–010; ER15–622– Enterprises, LLC. the Commission Meeting, a press briefing 010; ER16–1129–004; ER16–1130–004; Description: Notice of Change in will be held in the Commission Meeting ER16–1131–004; ER16–1132–004; Status of the ECP MBR Sellers. Room. Members of the public may view this ER16–182–006; ER16–72–006; ER16– Filed Date: 4/9/18. briefing in the designated overflow room. 902–002; ER17–1574–001; ER17–1785– Accession Number: 20180409–5338. This statement is intended to notify the 001; ER17–47–003; ER17–48–003; Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/30/18. public that the press briefings that follow ER18–47–001 Docket Numbers: ER14–1619–004. Commission meetings may now be viewed Applicants: Wheelabrator Baltimore, Applicants: Cottonwood Energy remotely at Commission headquarters, but L.P., Wheelabrator Bridgeport, L.P., Company LP. will not be telecast through the Capitol Wheelabrator Falls Inc., Wheelabrator Description: Compliance filing: Connection service. Frackville Energy Company Inc., Informational Filing Regarding [FR Doc. 2018–08082 Filed 4–13–18; 11:15 am] Wheelabrator North Andover Inc., Upstream Change in Control to be BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Wheelabrator Portsmouth Inc., effective N/A.

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Filed Date: 4/11/18. Filed Date: 4/9/18. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Accession Number: 20180411–5076. Accession Number: 20180409–5339. Federal Energy Regulatory Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/2/18. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/30/18. Docket Numbers: ER14–2080–001. Commission Docket Numbers: ER18–1341–000. Applicants: Louisiana Generating [Docket No. ER18–1321–000] LLC. Applicants: Virginia Electric and Description: Compliance filing: Power Company, PJM Interconnection, Calpine Mid-Merit II, LLC; Informational Filings Regarding L.L.C. Supplemental Notice That Initial Upstream Change in Control to be Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Market-Based Rate Filing Includes effective N/A. VEPCO submits revisions to OATT, Request for Blanket Section 204 Filed Date: 4/11/18. Attachment H–16C re: OPEB expense Authorization Accession Number: 20180411–5075. for 2017 to be effective 6/15/2018. This is a supplemental notice in the Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/2/18. Filed Date: 4/11/18. above-referenced proceeding of Calpine Docket Numbers: ER15–502–002. Accession Number: 20180411–5087. Mid-Merit II, LLC’s application for Applicants: Bayou Cove Peaking Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/2/18. market-based rate authority, with an Power, LLC. Docket Numbers: ER18–1343–000. accompanying rate tariff, noting that Description: Compliance filing: such application includes a request for Informational Filings Regarding Applicants: Carolina Solar Power, LLC. blanket authorization, under 18 CFR Upstream Change in Control to be part 34, of future issuances of securities Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: effective N/A. and assumptions of liability. Application and MBR Tariff to be Filed Date: 4/11/18. Any person desiring to intervene or to effective 6/11/2018. Accession Number: 20180411–5073. protest should file with the Federal Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/2/18. Filed Date: 4/11/18. Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 Docket Numbers: ER15–1136–002. Accession Number: 20180411–5129. First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, Applicants: Big Cajun I Peaking Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/2/18. in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 Power LLC. Take notice that the Commission of the Commission’s Rules of Practice Description: Compliance filing: received the following PURPA and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and Informational Filings Regarding 210(m)(3) filings: 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to Upstream Change in Control to be intervene or protest must serve a copy effective N/A. Docket Numbers: QM18–11–000. of that document on the Applicant. Filed Date: 4/11/18. Applicants: Cloverland Electric Notice is hereby given that the Accession Number: 20180411–5074. Cooperative. deadline for filing protests with regard Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/2/18. Description: Application of to the applicant’s request for blanket Docket Numbers: ER18–1337–000. Cloverland Electric Cooperative To authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of Applicants: Interstate Power and Terminate Mandatory PURPA Purchase future issuances of securities and Light Company. Obligation. assumptions of liability, is May 1, 2018. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: IPL Filed Date: 4/10/18. The Commission encourages & MGE (Saratoga)—LBA Agreement to Accession Number: 20180410–5245. electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the be effective 6/11/2018. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/8/18. Filed Date: 4/10/18. FERC Online links at http:// Accession Number: 20180410–5232. The filings are accessible in the www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/1/18. Commission’s eLibrary system by service, persons with internet access clicking on the links or querying the who will eFile a document and/or be Docket Numbers: ER18–1338–000. docket number. Applicants: Interstate Power and listed as a contact for an intervenor Light Company. Any person desiring to intervene or must create and validate an Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: IPL protest in any of the above proceedings eRegistration account using the & Turtle Creek—LBA Agreement to be must file in accordance with Rules 211 eRegistration link. Select the eFiling effective 6/11/2018. and 214 of the Commission’s link to log on and submit the Filed Date: 4/11/18. Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically Accession Number: 20180411–5000. 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern should submit an original and 5 copies Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/2/18. time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but of the intervention or protest to the Docket Numbers: ER18–1339–000. intervention is necessary to become a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Applicants: California Independent party to the proceeding. 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC System Operator Corporation. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed 20426. Description: Compliance filing: 2018– information relating to filing The filings in the above-referenced 04–10 Petition for Limited Tariff Waiver requirements, interventions, protests, proceeding are accessible in the & Expedited Consideration Request to service, and qualifying facilities filings Commission’s eLibrary system by be effective N/A. can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/ clicking on the appropriate link in the Filed Date: 4/11/18. docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For above list. They are also available for Accession Number: 20180411–5002. other information, call (866) 208–3676 electronic review in the Commission’s Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/2/18. (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Public Reference Room in Washington, Docket Numbers: ER18–1340–000. DC. There is an eSubscription link on Applicants: South Carolina Electric & Dated: April 11, 2018. the website that enables subscribers to Gas Company. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., receive email notification when a Description: Contribution in Aid of Deputy Secretary. document is added to a subscribed Construction Agreement of South [FR Doc. 2018–07997 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Carolina Electric & Gas Company. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Online service, please email

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[email protected]. or call Commission’s eLibrary system by Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call clicking on the appropriate link in the Law 92–463. The MSTRS provides the (202) 502–8659. above list. They are also available for Clean Air Act Advisory Committee Dated: April 11, 2018. electronic review in the Commission’s (CAAAC) with independent advice, Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Public Reference Room in Washington, counsel and recommendations on the Deputy Secretary. DC. There is an eSubscription link on scientific and technical aspects of the website that enables subscribers to programs related to mobile source air [FR Doc. 2018–08000 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] receive email notification when a pollution and its control. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P document is added to a subscribed Through its expert members from docket(s). For assistance with any FERC diverse stakeholder groups and from its DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Online service, please email various workgroups, the subcommittee [email protected], or call reviews and addresses a wide range of Federal Energy Regulatory (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call developments, issues and research areas Commission (202) 502–8659. such as emissions modeling, emission Dated: April 11, 2018. standards and standard setting, air [Docket No. ER18–1310–000] toxics, innovative and incentive-based Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., transportation policies, onboard Wheelabrator Millbury Inc.; Deputy Secretary. Supplemental Notice That Initial diagnostics, heavy-duty engines, diesel [FR Doc. 2018–07999 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] retrofit, and fuel quality. The Market-Based Rate Filing Includes BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Request for Blanket Section 204 Subcommittee’s website is at: http:// Authorization www.epa.gov/caaac/mobile-sources- technical-review-subcommittee-mstrs- This is a supplemental notice in the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION caaac. above-referenced proceeding of AGENCY Members are appointed by the EPA Wheelabrator Millbury Inc.’s [FRL–9976–83–OAR] Administrator for three-year terms with application for market-based rate the possibility of reappointment to a authority, with an accompanying rate Request for Nominations for Mobile second term. The MSTRS usually meets tariff, noting that such application Sources Technical Review two times annually and the average includes a request for blanket Subcommittee workload for the members is authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of approximately 5 to 10 hours per month. future issuances of securities and AGENCY: Environmental Protection EPA provides reimbursement for travel assumptions of liability. Agency (EPA). and other incidental expenses Any person desiring to intervene or to ACTION: Request for nominations for associated with official government protest should file with the Federal Mobile Sources Technical Review business for members who qualify. Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 Subcommittee (MSTRS). EPA is seeking nominations from First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, representatives of nonfederal interests in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental such as: Protection Agency (EPA) invites of the Commission’s Rules of Practice • Future transportation options and nominations from a diverse range of and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and shared mobility interests 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to qualified candidates to be considered • Mobile source emission modeling intervene or protest must serve a copy for appointment to its Mobile Sources interests of that document on the Applicant. Technical Review Subcommittee • Transportation and supply chain Notice is hereby given that the (MSTRS). Vacancies are anticipated to shippers deadline for filing protests with regard be filled by Fall, 2018. Sources in • Marine and inland port interests to the applicant’s request for blanket addition to this Federal Register Notice • Environmental advocacy groups authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of may also be utilized in the solicitation • Community and/or environmental future issuances of securities and of nominees. justice interests assumptions of liability, is May 1, 2018. DATES: Nominations must be • State and local government interests The Commission encourages postmarked or emailed by May 22, 2018. EPA values and welcomes diversity. electronic submission of protests and ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to: To obtain nominations of diverse interventions in lieu of paper, using the Courtney McCubbin, Designated Federal candidates, EPA encourages FERC Online links at http:// Officer, Office of Transportation and Air nominations of women and men of all www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic Quality, U.S Environmental Protection racial and ethnic groups. service, persons with internet access Agency (6401A), 1200 Pennsylvania In selecting members, we will who will eFile a document and/or be Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460. consider technical expertise, coverage of listed as a contact for an intervenor You may also email nominations with broad stakeholder perspectives, must create and validate an subject line MSTRS2018 to diversity and the needs of the eRegistration account using the [email protected]. subcommittee. eRegistration link. Select the eFiling The following criteria will be used to link to log on and submit the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: evaluate nominees: intervention or protests. Courtney McCubbin, Designated Federal • The background and experiences Persons unable to file electronically Officer, U.S. EPA; telephone: (202) 564– that would help members contribute to should submit an original and 5 copies 2436; email: mccubbin.courtney@ the diversity of perspectives on the of the intervention or protest to the epa.gov. committee (e.g., geographic, economic, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: social, cultural, educational, and other 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC considerations); 20426. Background • Experience in policy engagement The filings in the above-referenced The MSTRS is a federal advisory across a range of mobility source proceeding are accessible in the committee chartered under the Federal transportation topics;

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• Experience working with future Dated: April 3, 2018. inspection at the EPA, Region 5, transportation options and shared Karl Simon, Records Center, 77 W Jackson Blvd., 7th mobility; Director, Transportation and Climate Fl., Chicago, Illinois 60604. Commenters • Experience working with the Division, Office of Transportation and Air may request an opportunity for a public modeling of mobile source emissions; Quality. hearing in the affected area, in • Experience working with producers [FR Doc. 2018–08018 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] accordance with Section 7003(d) of of passenger cars, engines and trucks, BILLING CODE 6560–50–P RCRA. engine and equipment manufacturing; DATES: Comments must be submitted on • Experience working with fuel or or before 30 days after publication in the renewable fuel producers; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Federal Register. • Experience working with oil AGENCY ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement is refiners, distributors and retailers of [9976–94—Region 5] mobile source fuels; available for public inspection at the EPA, Region 5, Records Center, 77 W • Experience working with clean Proposed Prospective Purchaser Jackson Blvd., 7th Fl., Chicago, Illinois energy producers; Agreement for the Manual 60604. A copy of the proposed • Experience working with Transmission of Muncie Site in settlement may be obtained from Peter agricultural producers (corn and other Muncie, Indiana crop products), distillers, processors Felitti, Assoc. Regional Counsel, EPA, and shippers of biofuels; AGENCY: Environmental Protection Office of Regional Counsel, Region 5, 77 • Experience working with emission Agency (EPA). W Jackson Blvd., mail code: C–14J, control manufacturers, catalyst and ACTION: Notice; request for public Chicago, Illinois 60604. Comments filter manufacturers; comment. should reference the Manual • Experience working for State and Transmission of Muncie Site, Muncie, local environmental agencies or State SUMMARY: In accordance with the Indiana and should be addressed to Air Pollution Control Agencies; Prospective Purchaser Agreement, Peter Felitti, Assoc. Regional Counsel, • Experience working for notice is hereby given of a proposed EPA, Office of Regional Counsel, Region environmental advocacy groups; administrative settlement concerning 5, 77 W Jackson Blvd., mail code: C–14J, • Experience working for the Manual Transmission of Muncie Chicago, Illinois 60604. environmental and/or community Site in Muncie, Indiana with the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: groups; following Settling Party: Fourteen91 Peter Felitti, Assoc. Regional Counsel, • Experience working with supply Loft, LLC. The settlement requires the EPA, Office of Regional Counsel, Region chain logistics and goods movement; Settling Party to, if necessary, execute 5, 77 W Jackson Blvd., mail code: C–14J, • Experience working with marine and record a Declaration of Restrictive Chicago, Illinois 60604. Covenant; provide access to the Site and port interests; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The • exercise due care with respect to Experience in working at the Settling Parties propose to acquire existing contamination. The settlement national level on local governments ownership of the former General Motors includes a covenant not to sue the issues; Corporation North American operation, • Settling Parties pursuant to the Demonstrated experience with at 1220 West 8th Street in Muncie, Comprehensive Environmental environmental and sustainability issues; Indiana. The Site is one of the 89 sites • Response, Compensation, and Liability Executive management level that were placed into an Environmental Act or the Resource Conservation and experience with membership in broad- Response Trust (the ‘‘Trust’’) as a result Recovery Act with respect to the based networks; of the resolution of the 2009 GM • Existing Contamination. Existing Excellent interpersonal, oral and bankruptcy. The Trust is administrated Contamination is defined as any written communication and consensus- by Revitalizing Auto Communities hazardous substances, pollutants, or building skills; Environmental Response. • Ability to volunteer time to attend contaminants or Waste Material present meetings two times a year, participate in or existing on or under the Property as Dated: April 3, 2018. teleconference and webinar meetings, of the Effective Date of the Settlement Douglas E. Ballotti, attend listening sessions with the Agreement; any hazardous substances, Deputy Director, Superfund Division. Administrator or other senior-level pollutants, or contaminants or Waste [FR Doc. 2018–08023 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] officials, develop policy Material that migrated from the Property BILLING CODE 6560–50–P recommendations to the Administrator, prior to the Effective Date; and any and prepare reports and advice letters. hazardous substances, pollutants, or Nominations must include a resume contaminants or Waste Material FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS and a short biography describing the presently at the Site that migrates onto, COMMISSION professional and educational on, under, or from the Property after the qualifications of the nominee, as well as Effective Date. [OMB 3060–1189] the nominee’s current business address, For thirty (30) days following the date Information Collection Being email address, and daytime telephone of publication of this notice, the Agency Submitted for Review and Approval to number. Interested candidates may self- will receive written comments relating the Office of Management and Budget nominate. to the settlement. The Agency will To help the Agency in evaluating the consider all comments received and AGENCY: Federal Communications effectiveness of its outreach efforts, may modify or withdraw its consent to Commission. please tell us how you learned of this the settlement if comments received ACTION: Notice and request for opportunity. disclose facts or considerations which comments. Please be aware that EPA’s policy is indicate that the settlement is that, unless otherwise prescribed by inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort statute, members generally are The Agency’s response to any comments to reduce paperwork burdens, and as appointed to three-year terms. received will be available for public required by the Paperwork Reduction

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Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal under review appears, look for the OMB directs carriers to protect the Communications Commission (FCC or control number of this ICR and then information to the extent it is the Commission) invites the general click on the ICR Reference Number. A considered Customer Proprietary public and other Federal agencies to copy of the FCC submission to OMB Network Information (CPNI). take this opportunity to comment on the will be displayed. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: following information collection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of There is no need for confidentiality with Comments are requested concerning: its continuing effort to reduce this collection of information. Whether the proposed collection of paperwork burdens, and as required by Needs and Uses: The Commission is information is necessary for the proper the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of seeking approval from the Office of performance of the functions of the 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the Federal Management and Budget (OMB) Commission, including whether the Communications Commission (FCC or approval for a three year time period for this information collection requirements information shall have practical utility; the Commission) invites the general approved under this collection. The the accuracy of the Commission’s public and other Federal agencies to following information collection burden estimate; ways to enhance the take this opportunity to comment on the requirements are approved under this quality, utility, and clarity of the following information collection. collection: information collected; ways to minimize Comments are requested concerning: the burden of the collection of Labeling Requirements: Sections Whether the proposed collection of 20.21(a)(5), 20.21(f), 90.219(e)(5)—In information on the respondents, information is necessary for the proper including the use of automated order to avoid consumer confusion and performance of the functions of the provide consumers with needed collection techniques or other forms of Commission, including whether the information technology; and ways to information, the Commission adopted information shall have practical utility; labeling requirements for Consumer and further reduce the information the accuracy of the Commission’s collection burden on small business Industrial Signal Boosters. Consumer burden estimate; ways to enhance the Signal Boosters must be labeled to concerns with fewer than 25 employees. quality, utility, and clarity of the The Commission may not conduct or identify the device as a ‘‘consumer’’ information collected; ways to minimize device and make the consumer aware sponsor a collection of information the burden of the collection of unless it displays a currently valid that the device must be registered; may information on the respondents, only be operated with the consent of the Office of Management and Budget including the use of automated (OMB) control number. No person shall consumer’s wireless provider; may only collection techniques or other forms of be operated with approved antennas be subject to any penalty for failing to information technology; and ways to comply with a collection of information and cables; and that E911 further reduce the information communications may be affected for subject to the PRA that does not display collection burden on small business a valid OMB control number. calls served by using the device. concerns with fewer than 25 employees. Industrial Signal Boosters must include DATES: Written comments should be OMB Control Number: 3060–1189. a label stating that the device is not a submitted on or before May 17, 2018. If Title: Signal Boosters, Sections consumer device, is designed for you anticipate that you will be 1.1307(b)(1), 20.3, 20.21(a)(2), installation by FCC licensees or a submitting comments, but find it 20.21(a)(5), 20.21(e)(2), 20.21(e)(8)(I)(G), qualified installer, and the operator difficult to do so within the period of 20.21(e)(9)(I)(H), 20.21(f), 20.21(h), 22.9, must have a FCC license or consent of time allowed by this notice, you should 24.9, 27.9. 90.203, 90.219(b)(l)(I), a FCC licensee to operate the device. advise the contacts listed below as soon 90.219(d)(5), and 90.219(e)(5). Accordingly, all signal boosters as possible. Form Number: N/A. marketed on or after March 1, 2014, ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Type of Review: Extension of a must include the advisories (1) in on- Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB, via email currently approved collection. line point-of-sale marketing materials; _ _ Nicholas A. [email protected]; and Respondents: Business or other for- (2) in any print or on-line owner’s to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@ profit entities, Not for profit institutions manual and installation instructions; (3) fcc.gov and to [email protected]. and Individuals or household. on the outside packaging of the device; Include in the comments the OMB Number of Respondents and and (4) on a label affixed to the device. control number as shown in the Responses: 632,595 respondents and Part 90 signal boosters marketed or sold SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. 635,215 responses. on or after March 1, 2014, must include FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Estimated Time per Response: .5 a label stating that the device is not a additional information or copies of the hours-40 hours. consumer device; the operator must information collection, contact Cathy Frequency of Response: have a FCC license or consent of a FCC Williams at (202) 418–2918. To view a Recordkeeping requirement, On licensee to operate the device; the copy of this information collection occasion reporting requirement and operator must register Class B signal request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go Third party disclosure requirement. boosters; and unauthorized use may to the web page http://www.reginfo.gov/ Obligation to Respond: Required to result in significant forfeitures. public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the obtain or retain benefits. The statutory Section 20.21(f)(1)(iv)(A)(2)—In order section of the web page called authority for this information collection to ensure that consumers are properly ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on is contained in 47 U.S.C. 154(I), 303(g), informed about which devices are the downward-pointing arrow in the 303(r) and 332. suitable for their use and how to comply ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the Total Annual Burden: 324,470 hours. with our rules, the Commission required ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) Total Annual Cost: No cost. that all Consumer Signal Boosters select ‘‘Federal Communications Privacy Impact Assessment: This certified for fixed, in-building operation Commission’’ from the list of agencies information collection affects include a label directing consumers that presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, individuals or households; thus, there the device may only be operated in a (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the are impacts under the Privacy Act. fixed, in-building location. The Verizon right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6) However, the government is not directly Petitioners state that this additional when the list of FCC ICRs currently collecting this information and the R&O labeling requirement is necessary to

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inform purchasers of fixed Consumer are impacts under the Privacy Act. certificated with the consent of the Signal Boosters that they may not However, the government is not directly licensee so the manufacturer must lawfully be installed and operated in a collecting this information and the R&O certify that it has obtained such consent moving vehicle or outdoor location. We directs carriers to protect the as part of the equipment certification recognize that our labeling requirement information to the extent it is process. The R&O also requires that if a imposes additional costs on entities that considered Customer Proprietary manufacturer claims that a device will manufacture Consumer Signal Boosters; Network Information (CPNI). not affect E911 communications, the however, on balance, we find that such Section 20.21(h)—By March 1, 2014, manufacturer must certify this claim costs are outweighed by the benefits of all providers who voluntarily consent to during the equipment certification ensuring that consumers purchase the use of Consumer Signal Boosters on process. Note: The ‘‘application for appropriate devices. Accordingly, all their networks must establish a free equipment’’ certification requirements fixed Consumer Signal Boosters, both registration system for their subscribers. are met under OMB Control Number Provider-Specific and Wideband, At a minimum, providers must collect 3060–0057, FCC Form 731. (1) the name of the Consumer Signal manufactured or imported on or after Antenna Kitting Documentation one year from the effective date of the Booster owner and/or operator, if Requirement: Sections 20.21(e)(8)(i)(G), rule change must include the following different individuals; (2) the make, 20.21(e)(9)(i)(H)—The rules require that advisory (1) in on-line point-of-sale model, and serial number of the device; all consumer boosters must be sold with marketing materials, (2) in any print or (3) the location of the device; and (4) the user manuals specifying all antennas on-line owner’s manual and installation date of initial operation. Otherwise, the and cables that meet the requirements of instructions, (3) on the outside Commission permits providers to this section. Part 90 Licensee Consent packaging of the device, and (4) on a develop their own registration systems Documentation Requirement: Section label affixed to the device: ‘‘This device to facilitate provider control and 90.219(b)(1)(i)—This rule requires that may be operated ONLY in a fixed interference resolution, providers non-licensees seeking to operate part 90 location for in-building use.’’ should collect only such information Section 1.1307(b)(1)—Radiofrequency that is reasonably related to achieving signal boosters must obtain the express (RF). This rule requires that a label is these dual goals. Wireless providers consent of the licensee(s) of the affixed to the transmitting antenna that may determine how to collect such frequencies for which the device or provides adequate notice regarding information and how to keep it up-to- system is intended to amplify. The rules potential RF safety hazards and date. Section 90.219(d)(5)—This rule further require that such consent must references the applicable FCC-adopted requires operators of Part 90 Class B be maintained in a recordable format limits for RF exposure. Provider signal boosters to register these devices that can be presented to a FCC Reporting Requirement: In order to in a searchable on-line database that representative or other relevant licensee facilitate review of wireless providers’ will be maintained and operated by the investigating interference. behavior regarding Consumer Signal Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Cross-reference to Other Rule Parts: Boosters, the R&O requires that on via delegated authority from the Sections 22.9, 24.9, and 27.9— March 1, 2015, and March 1, 2016, all Commission. The Commission believes Operation of a consumer signal booster nationwide wireless providers publicly this will be a valuable tool to resolve under Parts 22, 24, and 27 of the indicate their status regarding consent interference should it occur. Commission’s rules must also comply for each Consumer Signal Booster that Certification Requirements: Sections with section 20.21 of the Commission’s has received FCC certification as listed 20.3, 20.21(e)(2), 20.21(e)(8)(i)(G), rules, including all relevant information in a Public Notice to be released by the 20.21(e)(9)(i)(H), 90.203—These rules, collections. Wireless Telecommunications Bureau in conjunction with the R&O, require Federal Communications Commission. 30 days prior to each reporting date. For that signal booster manufacturers each listed Consumer Signal Booster, demonstrate that they meet the new Katura Jackson, wireless providers should publicly technical specifications using the Federal Register Liaison, Office of the indicate whether they (1) consent to use existing and unchanged equipment Secretary. of the device; (2) do not consent to use authorization application, including [FR Doc. 2018–08027 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] of the device; or (3) are still considering submitting a technical document with BILLING CODE 6712–01–P whether or not they will consent to the the application for FCC equipment use of the device. authorization that shows compliance of Registration Requirements: Section all antennas, cables and/or coupling FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS 20.21(a)(2)—The rules require signal devices with the requirements of COMMISSION booster operators to register Consumer § 20.21(e). The R&O further provides Signal Boosters, existing and new, with that manufacturers must make certain Open Commission Meeting, Tuesday, their serving wireless providers prior to certifications when applying for device April 17, 2018 operation. This is a mandatory certification. Manufacturers must requirement to continue or begin provide an explanation of all measures April 10, 2018. operation of a Consumer Signal Booster. taken to ensure that the technical The Federal Communications The registration requirement will aid in safeguards designed to inhibit harmful Commission will hold an Open Meeting interference resolution and facilitate interference and protect wireless on the subjects listed below on Tuesday, provider control over Consumer Signal networks cannot be deactivated by the April 17, 2018 which is scheduled to Boosters. The information collection user. The R&O requires that commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW– contained in Section 20.21(a)(2) affects manufacturers of Provider-Specific C305, at 445 12th Street SW, individuals or households; thus, there Consumer Signal Boosters may only be Washington, DC.

Item No. Bureau Subject

1 ...... Wireline Competition ...... Title: Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs (WC Docket No. 18–89).

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Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to ensure that universal service support is not used to purchase equipment or services from companies posing a national security threat to the integrity of communications networks or the communications supply chain. 2 ...... Wireless Tele-Communications ...... Title: Auctions of Upper Microwave Flexible Use Licenses for Next-Generation Wire- less Services; Competitive Bidding Procedures for Auctions 101 (28 GHz) and 102 (24 GHz) (AU Docket No. 18–85). Summary: The Commission will consider a Public Notice that would seek comment on the procedures for the auctions of Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service licenses in the 28 GHz and 24 GHz bands. 3 ...... International ...... Title: Streamlining Licensing Procedures for Small Satellites (IB Docket No. 18–86). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes a new, alternative application process designed for a class of satellites referred to as ‘‘small satellites.’’ 4 ...... Wireline Competition ...... Title: Rural Call Completion (WC Docket No. 13–39). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will adopt new measures, and seek comment on others, to better tackle the problem of call completion and ensure that calls are completed to all Americans—including those in rural America. 5 ...... Wireline Competition ...... Title: Regulation of Business Data Services for Rate-of-Return Local Exchange Car- riers (WC Docket No. 17–144). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to enable model-based rate-of-return carriers to elect incentive regulation for their lower- speed business data services offerings, and to remove ex ante pricing regulation for packet-based and higher-speed circuit-based offerings. 6 ...... Media ...... Title: Cable Channel Lineup Requirements—Sections 76.1705 and 76.1700(a)(4) (MB Docket No. 18–92); Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No. 17–105). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to eliminate the requirement that cable operators maintain a channel lineup at their local office and seeking comment on eliminating the requirement that certain cable operators make their channel lineup available via their online public inspection file. 7 ...... Media ...... Title: Amendment of Section 73.624(g) of the Commission’s Rules Regarding Sub- mission of FCC Form 2100, Schedule G, Used to Report TV Stations’ Ancillary or Supplementary Services (MB Docket No. 17–264); Modernization of Media Regula- tion Initiative (MB Docket No. 17–105). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would revise Sec- tion 73.624(g) of its rules to reduce broadcaster reporting obligations relating to the provision of ancillary or supplementary services.

* * * * * Connection also will carry the meeting Communications Commission (FCC or The meeting site is fully accessible to live via the internet. To purchase these Commission) invites the general public people using wheelchairs or other services, call (703) 993–3100 or go to and other Federal agencies to take this mobility aids. Sign language www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu. opportunity to comment on the interpreters, open captioning, and Federal Communications Commission. following information collections. assistive listening devices will be Katura Jackson, Comments are requested concerning: provided on site. Other reasonable Whether the proposed collection of Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the accommodations for people with Secretary. information is necessary for the proper disabilities are available upon request. performance of the functions of the [FR Doc. 2018–08028 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] In your request, include a description of Commission, including whether the the accommodation you will need and BILLING CODE 6712–01–P information shall have practical utility; a way we can contact you if we need the accuracy of the Commission’s more information. Last minute requests FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS burden estimate; ways to enhance the will be accepted, but may be impossible COMMISSION quality, utility, and clarity of the to fill. Send an email to: [email protected] information collected; ways to minimize or call the Consumer & Governmental [OMB 3060–0031] the burden of the collection of Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), information on the respondents, 202–418–0432 (TTY). Information Collection Being Reviewed including the use of automated Additional information concerning by the Federal Communications collection techniques or other forms of this meeting may be obtained from the Commission information technology; and ways to Office of Media Relations, (202) 418– AGENCY: Federal Communications further reduce the information 0500; TTY 1–888–835–5322. Audio/ Commission. collection burden on small business Video coverage of the meeting will be ACTION: Notice and request for concerns with fewer than 25 employees. broadcast live with open captioning comments. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor over the internet from the FCC Live web a collection of information unless it page at www.fcc.gov/live. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort displays a currently valid Office of For a fee this meeting can be viewed to reduce paperwork burdens, and as Management and Budget (OMB) control live over George Mason University’s required by the Paperwork Reduction number. No person shall be subject to Capitol Connection. The Capitol Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal any penalty for failing to comply with

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a collection of information subject to the Commission when an approved recordkeeping requirements associated PRA that does not display a valid OMB assignment of a broadcast station with a joint rule implementing the control number. construction permit or license has been Unlawful internet Gambling DATES: Written PRA comments should consummated. Enforcement Act of 2006 (the ‘‘Act’’). be submitted on or before June 18, 2018. FCC Form 315 and applicable DATES: Comments must be submitted on If you anticipate that you will be exhibits/explanations are required to be or before June 18, 2018. filed when applying for transfer of submitting comments, but find it ADDRESSES: Interested parties are difficult to do so within the period of control of an entity holding an AM, FM, invited to submit written comments to time allowed by this notice, you should LPFM or TV broadcast station either or both of the Agencies. All advise the contact listed below as soon construction permit or license. In comments, which should refer to the as possible. addition, the applicant must notify the Office of Management and Budget Commission when an approved transfer ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to (OMB) control numbers, will be shared Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@ of control of a broadcast station between the Agencies. Direct all written fcc.gov and to [email protected]. construction permit or license has been comments as follows: consummated. Board: You may submit comments, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Due to the similarities in the identified by OMB control no. 7100– additional information about the information collected by these two 0317, by any of the following methods: information collection, contact Cathy forms, OMB has assigned both forms • Agency Website: http:// Williams at (202) 418–2918. OMB Control Number 3060–0031. www.federalreserve.gov. Follow the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 47 CFR 73.3580 requires local public instructions for submitting comments at Control Number: 3060–0031. notice in a newspaper of general http://www.federalreserve.gov/apps/ Title: Application for Consent to circulation published in the community foia/proposedregs.aspx. Assignment of Broadcast Station in which a station is located of the filing • Email: regs.comments@ Construction Permit or License, FCC of all applications for transfer of control federalreserve.gov. Include OMB Form 314; Application for Consent to or assignment of the license/permit. number in the subject line of the Transfer Control of Entity Holding This notice must be completed within message. Broadcast Station Construction Permit 30 days of the tendering of the • Fax: (202) 452–3819 or (202) 452– or License, FCC Form 315; Section application. This notice must be 3102. 73.3580, Local Public Notice of Filing of published at least twice a week for two • Mail: Ann E. Misback, Secretary, Broadcast Applications. consecutive weeks in a three-week Board of Governors of the Federal Form Number: FCC Forms 314 and period. A copy of this notice and the Reserve System, 20th Street and 315. application must be placed in the Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, Type of Review: Extension of a station’s public inspection file along DC 20551. currently approved collection. with the application, pursuant to All public comments are available Respondents: Business or other for- Section 73.3527. Additionally, an from the Board’s website at http:// profit entities; Not-for-profit applicant for transfer of control of a www.federalreserve.gov/apps/foia/ institutions; State, local or Tribal license must broadcast the same notice proposedregs.aspx as submitted, unless government. over the station at least once daily on modified for technical reasons. Number of Respondents and four days in the second week Accordingly, your comments will not be Responses: 4,840 respondents and immediately following the tendering for edited to remove any identifying or 12,880 responses. filing of the application. Estimated Time per Response: 0.084 contact information. Public comments to 6 hours. Federal Communications Commission. may also be viewed electronically or in Frequency of Response: On occasion Katura Jackson, paper form in Room 3515, 1801 K Street reporting requirement; Third party Federal Register Liaison, Office of the NW (between 18th and 19th Streets disclosure requirement. Secretary. NW), Washington, DC 20006 between Obligation to Respond: Required to [FR Doc. 2018–08026 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. obtain or retain benefits. Statutory BILLING CODE 6712–01–P For security reasons, the Board requires authority for this collection of that visitors make an appointment to information is contained in Sections inspect comments. You may do so by 154(i), 303(b) and 308 of the BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE calling (202) 452–3684. Upon arrival, Communications Act of 1934, as FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM visitors will be required to present valid amended. government-issued photo identification Total Annual Burden: 18,670 hours. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY and to submit to security screening in Total Annual Cost: $52,519,656. order to inspect and photocopy Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No Proposed Agency Information comments. impacts. Collection Activities; Comment Treasury: You may submit comments, Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Request identified by OMB control no. 1505– There is no need for confidentiality and AGENCY: Board of Governors of the 0204, by regular mail to Martha Chacon, respondents are not being asked to Federal Reserve System (‘‘Board’’) and Staff Assistant, U.S. Department of the submit confidential information to the Departmental Offices, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue Commission. Treasury (‘‘Treasury’’) (collectively, the NW, Room 2000, Washington, DC Needs and Uses: FCC Form 314 and ‘‘Agencies’’). 20220. In addition, comments may be the applicable exhibits/explanations are ACTION: Joint notice, request for sent by fax to (202) 622–1974, or by required to be filed when applying for comment. electronic mail to Martha.Chacon- consent for assignment of an AM, FM, [email protected]. In general, the LPFM or TV broadcast station SUMMARY: The Agencies invite comment Treasury will make all comments construction permit or license. In on a proposal to extend for three years, available in their original format, addition, the applicant must notify the without revision, the mandatory including any business or personal

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information provided such as names, Comments submitted in response to transmitting business operators to addresses, email addresses, or telephone this notice will be shared between the which the Agencies estimate the final numbers, for public inspection and Agencies. All comments received, rule applies. copying in the Treasury library, 1500 including attachments and other Board Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, supporting materials, are part of the DC 20220, on official business days public record and will be included in Estimated number of recordkeepers: between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. the submission to the Office of 2,628 depository institutions, 2,839 You can make an appointment to Management and Budget (OMB). credit unions, 7 card system operators, inspect comments by calling (202) 622– Title: Prohibition on Funding of 43 money transmitting business 0990. All comments received, including Unlawful internet Gambling. operators, and 3 new or de novo attachments and other supporting OMB Control Numbers: institutions. materials, are part of the public record Board: 7100–0317. Estimated average annual burden and subject to public disclosure. You Treasury: 1505–0204. hours per recordkeeper: Ongoing annual should only submit comments that you General Description of Report: On burden of 8 hours per recordkeeper for wish to make publicly available. November 18, 2008, the Agencies depository institutions, credit unions, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A published a joint notice of final card system operators, and money copy of the PRA OMB submission, rulemaking in the Federal Register (73 transmitting business operators. One- including the proposed reporting form FR 69382) adopting a rule on a time burden of 100 hours for new or de and instructions, supporting statement, prohibition on the funding of unlawful novo institutions. and other documentation will be placed internet gambling pursuant to the Act. Estimated frequency: Annually. into OMB’s public docket files, once Identical sets of the final joint rule with Estimated total annual recordkeeping approved. Requests for additional identically numbered sections were burden: Ongoing burden, 44,436 hours information or a copy of the collection adopted by the Board and the Treasury and one-time burden, 300 hours. may be obtained by contacting: within their respective titles of the Code Treasury Board: Federal Reserve Board of Federal Regulations (12 CFR part 233 Estimated number of recordkeepers: Clearance Officer—Nuha Elmaghrabi— for the Board and 31 CFR part 132 for 3,146 depository institutions, 2,839 Office of the Chief Data Officer, Board the Treasury). The compliance date for credit unions, 7 card system operators, of Governors of the Federal Reserve the joint rule was June 1, 2010 (74 FR 43 money transmitting business System, Washington, DC 20551, (202) 62687). The collection of information is operators, and 3 new or de novo 452–3829. Telecommunications Device set out in sections 5 and 6 of the joint institutions. for the Deaf (TDD) users may contact rule.1 Section 5 of the joint rule, as (202) 263–4869, Board of Governors of Estimated average annual burden required by the Act, requires all non- hours per recordkeeper: Ongoing annual the Federal Reserve System, exempt participants in designated Washington, DC 20551. burden of 8 hours per recordkeeper for payment systems to establish and depository institutions, credit unions, Treasury: Steven D. Laughton, implement written policies and Assistant General Counsel (Banking and card system operators, and money procedures reasonably designed to transmitting business operators. One- Finance), (202) 622–8413, U.S. identify and block or otherwise prevent Department of the Treasury, 1500 time burden of 100 hours for new or de or prohibit transactions in connection novo institutions. Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 2001, with unlawful internet gambling. Washington, DC 20220. Estimated frequency: Annually. Section 6 of the joint rule provides non- Estimated total annual recordkeeping SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: exclusive examples of policies and burden: Ongoing burden, 48,580 hours Request for Comment on Information procedures deemed by the Agencies to and one-time burden, 300 hours. Collection Proposal be reasonably designed to identify and block or otherwise prevent or prohibit Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on March 23, 2018. The Agencies invite public comment transactions restricted by the Act. on the following information collection. Affected Public: Businesses or other Ann E. Misback, Comments are invited on the following: for-profit and not-for-profit Secretary of the Board. a. Whether the proposed collection of organizations. Dated: March 29, 2018. information is necessary for the proper By the Department of the Treasury. performance of the Federal Reserve’s Respondent Burden Spencer W. Clark, functions; including whether the For the purpose of estimating burden Clearance Officer. information has practical utility; and accounting for it with OMB, the b. The accuracy of the Federal [FR Doc. 2018–07945 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] total number of depository institutions Reserve’s estimate of the burden of the BILLING CODE 6210–01–P; 4810–25–P listed for each Agency includes the proposed information collection, number of entities regulated by the including the validity of the Agency and half of the remaining methodology and assumptions used; DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND depository institutions and third-party c. Ways to enhance the quality, HUMAN SERVICES processors. Each Agency is also utility, and clarity of the information to accounting for the burden for half of the be collected; Agency for Healthcare Research and d. Ways to minimize the burden of card system operators and money Quality

information collection on respondents, 1 including through the use of automated Section 802 of the Act requires the agencies to Agency Information Collection prescribe joint regulations requiring each Activities: Proposed Collection; collection techniques or other forms of designated payment system, and all participants in information technology; and such systems, to identify and block or otherwise Comment Request e. Estimates of capital or startup costs prevent or prohibit restricted transactions through the establishment of policies and procedures AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and costs of operation, maintenance, reasonably designed to identify and block or and Quality, HHS. and purchase of services to provide otherwise prevent or prohibit the acceptance of ACTION: Notice. information. restricted transactions.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the The development of the OMR measures to identify items for use in intention of the Agency for Healthcare continues these efforts, and aims to their own registry or research. Meeting Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request achieve the following objectives: the needs of both sets of users is an that the Office of Management and (1) Provide a searchable database of important consideration in the design of Budget (OMB) approve the proposed outcome measures used in patient the OMR. information collection project registries in the United States to Estimated Annual Respondent Burden ‘‘Outcome Measure Repository (OMR).’’ promote collaboration, reduce This proposed information collection redundancy, and improve transparency; Exhibit 1 shows the estimated was previously published in the Federal (2) Facilitate the use of standardized annualized burden hours for the Register on January 29, 2018, and data elements and outcome measures; respondent’s time to contribute to the allowed 60 days for public comment. and OMR. (3) Facilitate the identification of AHRQ received no substantive Based on the number of respondents comments from the public. The purpose potential areas of harmonization. The OMR system will be linked to submitting RoPR records in 2016 (65 of this notice is to allow an additional respondents), it is expected that a 30 days for public comment. RoPR in two key ways. First, users entering registry information in the similar number of stakeholders DATES: Comments on this notice must be RoPR system will be able to associate (approximately 70 respondents) will received by May 17, 2018. OMR measure records with the RoPR provide measure information in the ADDRESSES: Written comments should registry records, and, measure stewards OMR on an annual basis. be submitted to: AHRQ’s OMB Desk listing a measure record in the OMR All users will complete required Officer by fax at (202) 395–6974 system will be able to associate the fields on the ‘‘Measure Profile’’ form. (attention: AHRQ’s desk officer) or by measure with an existing patient _ Some users may also choose to complete email at OIRA submission@ registry in RoPR. Second, users will be the ‘‘Sub-Element Profile’’ form for one omb.eop.gov (attention: AHRQ’s desk able to access both databases with a or more sub-elements associated with a officer). single account (i.e., users with a RoPR given measure although this is not FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: account will be able to log in/access the required. The number of sub-elements Doris Lefkowitz, AHRQ Reports OMR using that account, and vice for a given measure is expected to vary Clearance Officer, (301) 427–1477, or by versa). widely. Many users may not provide email at [email protected]. This study is being conducted by sub-element information, while others SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AHRQ through its contractor, L&M may include five or more. It is expected Policy Research and subcontractors that on average, measure stewards will Proposed Project Truven Health Analytics, an IBM enter information for two sub-elements. Company, and OM1, pursuant to Outcome Measure Repository In September 2017, Truven Health AHRQ’s statutory authority to conduct Analytics consulted with several In accordance with the Paperwork and support research on health care and stakeholders and used a sample of Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521, on systems for the delivery of such care, existing measure definitions to estimate AHRQ invites public comment on this including activities with respect to the the time required to enter all OMR proposed information collection. In outcomes, cost, cost-effectiveness, and fields. The sample included measures accordance with the agency’s mission, use of health care services and access to representing a range of depth and AHRQ developed the Outcome Measure such services, and with respect to health complexity. For example, one measure Repository (OMR), a web-based database statistics and database development. 42 record contained no sub-element with the purpose of providing a readily U.S.C. 299a(a)(3) and (8). available public resource that includes information, only required fields, and definitions of outcome measures Method of Collection short responses to open text fields (e.g., associated with patient registries. The To achieve the three objectives of this title and description). Another record information being collected in each project, outcome measures and related contained two sub-elements, all OMR record will be visible to the public sub-elements from measure stewards optional fields, and longer responses to and readily available for public use. who populate the OMR database system open text fields. This effort is in alignment the AHRQ will be collected. As a result of the knowledge gained Registry of Patient Registries (RoPR), Users of the OMR will primarily fall during these processes, it is estimated which provides a central point of into two types: Those stewarding a that it will take users 16 minutes, on collection for information about all registry who will provide information average, to enter manually the patient registries in the United States. on the data they collect in their registry, additional fields added through the self- The RoPR furthers AHRQ’s goals to and those who will search for registration process (an average of 12 enhance the description of the quality, information about how a particular type minutes to complete the Measure Profile appropriateness, and effectiveness of of outcome measure is collected within form and 4 minutes to complete two health services, and patient registries in patient registries. For the OMR to Sub-Element Profile sub-forms). If 70 particular, in a more readily available, succeed, the first group of users must be respondents complete the Measure central location by enhancing patient able to enter information into the system Profile form and two Sub-Element registry information, extracted from easily and efficiently. The second group Profile sub-forms, the estimated ClinicalTrials.gov or modeled based on of users must be able to find sufficient annualized burden would be 18.7 hours the ClinicalTrials.gov data elements. information efficiently on outcome total.

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EXHIBIT 1—ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS

Number of Form name Number of responses per Minutes per Total burden respondents respondent response hours

OMR Measure Profile/Sub-Element Profile ...... 70 1 16/60 18.7

Total ...... 70 1 16/60 18.7

Exhibit 2 shows the estimated cost time to participate in the OMR. The estimated at an average of $711.72 burden associated with the respondent’s total cost burden to respondents is annually.

EXHIBIT 2—ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED COST BURDEN

Average Form name Number of Total burden hourly wage Total cost respondents hours rate † burden

OMR Measure Profile/Sub-Element Profile ...... 70 18.7 $38.06 $711.72

Total ...... 70 18.7 38.06 711.72 * Based on the mean wages for Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, 29–0000. National Compensation Survey: Occupational Wages in the United States May 2016, ‘‘U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.’’ Available at: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/ oes290000.htm.

Request for Comments DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, HUMAN SERVICES identified by Docket No. CDC–2018– In accordance with the Paperwork 0031 by any of the following methods: Reduction Act, comments on AHRQ’s Centers for Disease Control and • Federal eRulemaking Portal: information collection are requested Prevention Regulations.gov. Follow the instructions with regard to any of the following: (a) for submitting comments. Whether the proposed collection of [60Day–18–0792; Docket No. CDC–2018– • Mail: Leroy A. Richardson, information is necessary for the proper 0031] Information Collection Review Office, performance of AHRQ health care Centers for Disease Control and Proposed Data Collection Submitted research and health care information Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS– for Public Comment and D74, Atlanta, Georgia 30329. dissemination functions, including Recommendations whether the information will have Instructions: All submissions received practical utility; (b) the accuracy of AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and must include the agency name and AHRQ’s estimate of burden (including Prevention (CDC), Department of Health Docket Number. CDC will post, without hours and costs) of the proposed and Human Services (HHS). change, all relevant comments to Regulations.gov. collection(s) of information; (c) ways to ACTION: Notice with comment period. enhance the quality, utility and clarity Please note: Submit all comments of the information to be collected; and SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease through the Federal eRulemaking portal (regulations.gov) or by U.S. mail to the (d) ways to minimize the burden of the Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of address listed above. collection of information upon the its continuing effort to reduce public respondents, including the use of burden and maximize the utility of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To automated collection techniques or government information, invites the request more information on the general public and other Federal other forms of information technology. proposed project or to obtain a copy of agencies the opportunity to comment on the information collection plan and Comments submitted in response to a proposed and/or continuing instruments, contact Leroy A. this notice will be summarized and information collection, as required by Richardson, Information Collection included in the Agency’s subsequent the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Review Office, Centers for Disease request for OMB approval of the This notice invites comment on a Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton proposed information collection. All proposed information collection project Road NE, MS–D74, Atlanta, Georgia comments will become a matter of titled, Environmental Health Specialists 30329; phone: 404–639–7570; Email: public record. Network (EHS–NET) Program Generic [email protected]. Package. The goal of this food safety SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Karen Migdail, Under the research program is to collect data in Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) Chief of Staff. retail food establishments that will (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal agencies [FR Doc. 2018–08009 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] identify and help to understand must obtain approval from the Office of BILLING CODE 4160–90–P environmental factors (e.g., manager Management and Budget (OMB) for each food safety certification, collection of information they conduct implementation of food safety practices, or sponsor. In addition, the PRA also etc.) associated with retail-related requires Federal agencies to provide a foodborne illness and outbreaks. 60-day notice in the Federal Register DATES: CDC must receive written concerning each proposed collection of comments on or before June 18, 2018. information, including each new

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proposed collection, each proposed foodborne illness. In October 2008, determine effective food safety extension of existing collection of OMB approved the EHS-Net program prevention methods. Ultimately, these information, and each reinstatement of generic information collection plan. actions can lead to increased regulatory previously approved information OMB approved renewal collections in program effectiveness and decreased collection before submitting the both 2012 and 2015. To date, EHS-Net foodborne illness. The purpose of the collection to the OMB for approval. To has conducted five individual data information collection is to gather data comply with this requirement, we are collections under this plan. that will help us identify and publishing this notice of a proposed CDC seeks a revision to conduct understand environmental factors data collection as described below. information collections through 2021. associated with foodborne illness. The OMB is particularly interested in The CDC plans to revise the plan in the Specifically, the information will be comments that will help: following ways: used to: (1) The burden hours have increased 1. Evaluate whether the proposed (a) Describe retail food establishment to allow for additional statistical collection of information is necessary food handling and food safety practices designs. The number of restaurants per for the proper performance of the and manager/worker and establishment site (8 EHS-Net sites, which has functions of the agency, including characteristics, whether the information will have remained the same) has increased from (b) Determine how retail food practical utility; 47 to 50 restaurants (totaling 400 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the restaurants); the sample size was establishment and worker agency’s estimate of the burden of the increased to detect a greater odds ratio characteristics are related to food proposed collection of information, and establish a stronger power. handling and food safety practices. including the validity of the (2) The number of respondents has The program Environmental Health methodology and assumptions used; increased to gather additional food Specialists Network (EHS-Net), 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and worker responses per establishment. conducted by a collaborative project of clarity of the information to be Collecting data from additional food CDC, Food and Drug Administration collected; and workers (increased to 10 food workers (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture 4. Minimize the burden of the per restaurant from 1 food worker per (USDA), and local and state sites. collection of information on those who restaurant, totaling 4,000 food workers) Environmental factors associated with are to respond, including through the will help minimize the potential bias of foodborne illness include both food use of appropriate automated, only having one worker represent all of safety practices (e.g., inadequate electronic, mechanical, or other food workers in a given establishment. cleaning practices) and the factors in the technological collection techniques or Additionally, going forward the environment associated with those other forms of information technology, restaurant observation data collection by practices (e.g., worker and retail food e.g., permitting electronic submissions the health department (HD) staff will establishment characteristics). To of responses. also be included in the burden table. understand these factors, we need to (3) We expect to conduct up to three 5. Assess information collection costs. continue to collect data from those who studies in a 5-year cooperative period; prepare food (i.e., food workers) and on Proposed Project based on a more accurate study the environments in which the food is schedule in a 5-year EHS-Net Environmental Health Specialists prepared (i.e., retail food establishment cooperative agreement. Therefore, due Network (EHS–NET) Program Generic kitchens). Thus, data collection methods to an increase in the number of Package (OMB Control Number 0920– for this generic information collection restaurants, food workers interviews 0792; expiration date 9/30/2018)— plane include: (1) Screener; (2) manager and addition of restaurant observation Revision—National Center for and food worker interviews/surveys; activity the estimated annual burden Environmental Health (NCEH), Centers and (3) observation of kitchen/ hours expected to increase from 295 to for Disease Control and Prevention restaurant environments. These (CDC). 1,777 annual hours. The goal of this information collection methods allow data collection on food Background and Brief Description is to improve food safety and reduce safety practices and environmental factors associated with those practices. The National Center for foodborne illness, which supports the Environmental Health (NCEH), Centers U.S. Department of Health and Human For each data collection, CDC will for Disease Control and Prevention Services’ Healthy People 2020 Goal. collect data in approximately 50 retail (CDC), is requesting a three-year Office Reducing foodborne illness first requires food establishments per site. Thus, there of Management and Budget approval for identification and understanding of the will be approximately 400 the revision Generic Information environmental factors that cause these establishments per data collection (an Collection plan titled the Environmental illnesses. We need to know how and estimated 8 sites with 50 Health Specialists (EHS-Net). why food becomes contaminated with establishments). The EHS-Net program focuses on foodborne illness pathogens. This The total estimated annual burden for identifying the environmental causes of information can then be used to each data collection will be 1,777 hours.

ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS

Number of Average Number of responses per burden per Total burden Type of respondents Form name respondents response (in hours) respondent (in hours)

Managers ...... EHS-Net Manager Recruiting Script 889 1 3/60 44 Managers ...... EHS-Net Manager Informed Con- 400 1 30/60 200 sent and Interview.

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ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS—Continued

Average Number of Number of burden per Total burden Type of respondents Form name respondents responses per response (in hours) respondent (in hours)

Food Workers ...... EHS-Net Food Worker Recruiting 4,000 1 20/60 1,333 Screener, Informed Consent and Interview. HD staff ...... EHS-Net Restaurant Observation .... 400 1 30/60 200

Total ...... 1,777

Leroy A. Richardson, 1. Electronically. You may submit 489 and those pertaining to activities Chief, Information Collection Review Office, electronic comments on this regulation relating to the survey and certification Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow of facilities are at 42 CFR part 488. The Associate Director for Science, Office of the the ‘‘Submit a comment’’ instructions. regulations at 42 CFR part 482 specify Director, Centers for Disease Control and 2. By regular mail. You may mail the minimum conditions that a hospital Prevention. written comments to the following must meet to participate in the Medicare [FR Doc. 2018–08007 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & program. BILLING CODE 4163–18–P Medicaid Services, Department of Generally, to enter into an agreement, Health and Human Services, Attention: a hospital must first be certified by a CMS–3357–PN, P.O. Box 8016, state survey agency as complying with DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Baltimore, MD 21244–8010. the conditions or requirements set forth HUMAN SERVICES Please allow sufficient time for mailed in part 482 of our regulations. comments to be received before the Thereafter, the hospital is subject to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid close of the comment period. regular surveys by a state survey agency Services 3. By express or overnight mail. You to determine whether it continues to may send written comments to the meet these requirements. There is an [CMS–3357–PN] following address ONLY: Centers for alternative; however, to surveys by state Medicare & Medicaid Services, agencies. Medicare and Medicaid Program; Department of Health and Human Section 1865(a)(1) of the Act provides Application From DNV GL—Healthcare Services, Attention: CMS–3357–PN, that, if a provider entity demonstrates (DNV GL) for Continued Approval of Its Mail Stop C4–26–05, 7500 Security through accreditation by an approved Hospital Accreditation Program Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850. national accrediting organization that all For information on viewing public AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & applicable Medicare conditions are met comments, see the beginning of the Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. or exceeded, we may deem those SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. provider entities as having met the ACTION: Notice with request for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: requirements. Accreditation by an comment. Karena Meushaw (410) 786–6609, accrediting organization is voluntary SUMMARY: This proposed notice Patricia Chmielewski, (410) 786–6899 or and is not required for Medicare acknowledges the receipt of an Monda Shaver, (410) 786–3410. participation. application from DNV GL—Healthcare SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: If an accrediting organization is recognized by the Secretary of the for continued recognition as a national Inspection of Public Comments: All Department of Health and Human accrediting organization for hospitals comments received before the close of Services (the Secretary) as having that wish to participate in the Medicare the comment period are available for standards for accreditation that meet or or Medicaid programs. The statute viewing by the public, including any exceed Medicare requirements, any requires that we publish, within 60 days personally identifiable or confidential provider entity accredited by the of receipt of an organization’s complete business information that is included in national accrediting body’s approved application, a notice that identifies the a comment. We post all comments program may be deemed to meet the national accrediting body making the received before the close of the Medicare conditions. A national request, describes the nature of the comment period on the following website as soon as possible after they accrediting organization applying for request, and provides at least a 30-day approval of its accreditation program public comment period. have been received: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the search under part 488, subpart A, must provide DATES: To be assured consideration, instructions on that website to view the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid comments must be received at one of public comments. Services (CMS) with reasonable the addresses provided below, no later assurance that the accrediting than 5 p.m. on May 17, 2018. I. Background organization requires the accredited ADDRESSES: In commenting, refer to file Under the Medicare program, eligible provider entities to meet requirements code CMS–3357–PN. Because of staff beneficiaries may receive covered that are at least as stringent as the and resource limitations, we cannot services from a hospital, provided that Medicare conditions. Our regulations accept comments by facsimile (FAX) certain requirements are met. Section concerning the approval of accrediting transmission. 1861(e) of the Social Security Act (the organizations are set forth at § 488.5. Comments, including mass comment Act), establishes distinct criteria for The regulations at § 488.5(e)(2)(i) submissions, must be submitted in one facilities seeking designation as a require accrediting organizations to of the following three ways (please hospital. Regulations concerning reapply for continued approval of its choose only one of the ways listed): provider agreements are at 42 CFR part accreditation program every 6 years or

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sooner as determined by CMS. DNV ability of the organization to provide able to acknowledge or respond to them GL—Healthcare (DNV GL) current term continuing surveyor training. individually. We will consider all of approval for their hospital ++ The comparability of DNV GL’s comments we receive by the date and accreditation program expires processes to those of state agencies, time specified in the DATES section of September 26, 2018. including survey frequency, and the this preamble, and, when we proceed ability to investigate and respond with a subsequent document, we will II. Provisions of the Proposed Notice appropriately to complaints against respond to the comments in the A. Approval of Deeming Organizations accredited facilities. preamble to that document. ++ DNV GL’s processes and Section 1865(a)(2) of the Act and our Dated: April 9, 2018. procedures for monitoring a hospital regulations at § 488.5 require that our Seema Verma, found out of compliance with the DNV findings concerning review and GL’s program requirements. These Administrator, Centers for Medicare & approval of a national accrediting Medicaid Services. monitoring procedures are used only organization’s requirements consider, when the DNV GL identifies [FR Doc. 2018–07982 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] among other factors, the applying noncompliance. If noncompliance is BILLING CODE 4120–01–P accrediting organization’s requirements identified through validation reviews or for accreditation; survey procedures; complaint surveys, the state survey resources for conducting required DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND agency monitors corrections as specified surveys; capacity to furnish information HUMAN SERVICES at § 488.9(c). for use in enforcement activities; ++ DNV GL’s capacity to report monitoring procedures for provider Food and Drug Administration deficiencies to the surveyed facilities entities found not in compliance with and respond to the facility’s plan of the conditions or requirements; and correction in a timely manner. [Docket No. FDA–2014–N–2294] ability to provide us with the necessary ++ DNV GL’s capacity to provide CMS Agency Information Collection data for validation. with electronic data and reports Section 1865(a)(3)(A) of the Act Activities; Submission for Office of necessary for effective validation and Management and Budget Review; further requires that we publish, within assessment of the organization’s survey 60 days of receipt of an organization’s Comment Request; Evaluation of the process. Fresh Empire Campaign on Tobacco complete application, a notice ++ The adequacy of DNV GL’s staff identifying the national accrediting and other resources, and its financial AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, body making the request, describing the viability. HHS. nature of the request, and providing at ++ DNV GL’s capacity to adequately ACTION: Notice. least a 30-day public comment period. fund required surveys. We have 210 days from the receipt of a ++ DNV GL’s policies with respect to SUMMARY: The Food and Drug complete application to publish notice whether surveys are announced or Administration (FDA) is announcing of approval or denial of the application. unannounced, to assure that surveys are that a proposed collection of The purpose of this proposed notice unannounced. information has been submitted to the is to inform the public of DNV GL’s ++ DNV GL’s agreement to provide Office of Management and Budget request for continued approval of its CMS with a copy of the most current (OMB) for review and clearance under hospital accreditation program. This accreditation survey together with any the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 notice also solicits public comment on other information related to the survey (the PRA). whether DNV GL’s requirements meet or as we may require (including corrective DATES: Fax written comments on the exceed the Medicare conditions of action plans). participation (CoPs) for hospitals. collection of information by May 17, C. Notice Upon Completion of 2018. B. Evaluation of Deeming Authority Evaluation ADDRESSES: Request To ensure that comments on Upon completion of our evaluation, the information collection are received, DNV GL submitted all the necessary including evaluation of public OMB recommends that written materials to enable us to make a comments received as a result of this comments be faxed to the Office of determination concerning its request for notice, we will publish a final notice in Information and Regulatory Affairs, continued approval of its hospital the Federal Register announcing the OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, Fax: 202– accreditation program. This application result of our evaluation. 395–7285, or emailed to oira_ was determined to be complete on [email protected]. All February 28, 2018. Under section III. Collection of Information comments should be identified with the 1865(a)(2) of the Act and our regulations Requirements OMB control number 0910–0788. Also at § 488.5 (Application and re- This document does not impose include the FDA docket number found application procedures for national information collection requirements, in brackets in the heading of this accrediting organizations), our review that is, reporting, recordkeeping or document. and evaluation of DNV GL will be third-party disclosure requirements. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: conducted in accordance with, but not Consequently, there is no need for Amber Sanford, Office of Operations, necessarily limited to, the following review by the Office of Management and Food and Drug Administration, Three factors: Budget under the authority of the White Flint North, 10A–12M, 11601 • The equivalency of DNV GL’s Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD standards for hospitals as compared U.S.C. Chapter 35). with CMS’ hospital CoPs. 20852, 301–796–8867, PRAStaff@ • DNV GL’s survey process to IV. Response to Comments fda.hhs.gov. determine the following: Because of the large number of public SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In ++ The composition of the survey comments we normally receive on compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA team, surveyor qualifications, and the Federal Register documents, we are not has submitted the following proposed

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collection of information to OMB for are conducted among youth who A total of 2,100 youth will voluntarily review and clearance. participated in one or more surveys (the complete questionnaires for the fourth embedded longitudinal cohort) and new post-test survey, and the same number Evaluation of the Food and Drug participants who are recruited to make will complete questionnaires for the Administration’s ‘Fresh Empire’ up for attrition. Eligible youth were fifth post-test survey. These respondents Multicultural Youth Tobacco initially 12 to 17 years old and will include existing youth who have Prevention Campaign influenced by the hip-hop peer crowd. participated in one or more surveys OMB Control Number 0910–0788— Youth in the embedded longitudinal previously (‘‘Longitudinal Cohort’’) and Extension cohort may reach the age of 18 over the new youth recruited via a mail-based The 2009 Family Smoking Prevention course of the evaluation. screener or social media ads (‘‘Cross- To date, the pre-test and three post- Sectional Refresher Sample’’). Based on and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco test surveys have been conducted. earlier response rates and longitudinal Control Act) (Pub. L. 111–31) amended Information has been collected about respondents aging out of the eligibility the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic youth awareness of and exposure to criteria (over the age of 18), we expect Act (FD&C Act) to grant FDA authority campaign events and advertisements to need to recruit a larger number of to regulate the manufacture, marketing, and about tobacco-related knowledge, cross-sectional respondents than in and distribution of tobacco products to attitudes, beliefs, intentions, and use. previous waves. We estimate that protect public health and to reduce Information has also been collected on approximately 600 longitudinal youth tobacco use by minors. Section demographic variables including age, and 1,500 cross-sectional youth will 1003(d)(2)(D) of the FD&C Act (21 sex, race/ethnicity, grade level, and voluntarily participate in each of the U.S.C. 393(d)(2)(D)) supports the primary language. fourth and fifth post-test surveys. With development and implementation of All information is voluntarily an estimated burden of 45 minutes per FDA public education campaigns provided and is being collected through respondent, this adds 450 hours for related to tobacco use. Accordingly, in-person and web-based longitudinal respondents and 1,125 FDA is currently developing and questionnaires. Youth respondents were hours for cross-sectional respondents for implementing a youth-targeted public recruited from two sources: (1) A each of the fourth and fifth post-test education campaign (‘Fresh Empire’) to sample drawn from 30 U.S. media evaluation surveys. help prevent tobacco use among markets gathered using an address- A mail-based screener was one of the multicultural youth and thereby reduce based postal mail sampling of U.S. methods used to identify eligible youth the public health burden of tobacco. The households for the outcome evaluation, for the pre-test survey. This method will campaign features events, and (2) targeted social media (e.g., be used during the fourth post-test advertisements on television and radio Facebook, Instagram). survey to recruit new youth aged 12 to and in print, digital communications This study is being conducted in 17 to ensure that the sample including social media, and other forms support of the provisions of the Tobacco composition is similar across rounds of of media. Control Act that require FDA to protect data collection. As was done during the Evaluation is an essential the public health and to educate the pre-test survey, parents or guardians organizational practice in public health population about the risks and potential will be asked to provide consent and and a systematic way to account for and risks of tobacco use. The information their contact information on this form. improve public health actions. being collected is necessary to inform For the fourth post-test survey, the 5- Comprehensive evaluation of FDA’s FDA’s efforts towards these goals and to minute youth screener and the 1-minute multicultural public education measure the effectiveness and public parental consent will be completed by campaign will be used to document health impact of the campaign. Data 9,869 households for a total of 822 whether the intended audience is aware from the outcome evaluation are being burden hours for youth and an of and understands campaign messages, used to estimate awareness of and additional 164 hours for the parents or and whether campaign exposure exposure to the campaign among youth guardians. This method will not be used influences specific cognitive outcomes in target markets where the campaign is during the fifth post-test survey, for related to tobacco use that are targeted active. Data are also being used to which new participants will be by the campaign. examine statistical associations between recruited only via social media. FDA is in the process of evaluating exposure to the campaign and We will continue to recruit new youth the effectiveness of its multicultural subsequent changes in specific through social media (e.g., Facebook, youth tobacco prevention campaign outcomes of interest, which include Instagram) as a secondary strategy to through an outcome evaluation study knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related recruit youth aged 13 to 17. An online that follows the multiple, discrete waves to tobacco use. version of the screener described above of media advertising planned for the FDA requests OMB approval to will continue to be used to identify campaign. All information collected is extend OMB approval of the evaluation eligible youth. The screener will take 5 integral to that evaluation. of FDA’s multicultural youth tobacco minutes to complete and will be taken FDA’s Fresh Empire youth tobacco public education campaign and to add by an additional 4,000 youth during public education campaign aims to two additional waves of data collection each of the fourth and fifth post-test reduce tobacco use among youth who with existing youth in the study. To surveys, for a total of 8,000 additional affiliate with a hip-hop peer crowd, accommodate these two additional youth respondents and 666 total predominantly among African surveys, FDA requests approval to additional burden hours. The new total American, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific increase the number of burden hours number of voluntary participants for the Islander youth. The outcome evaluation under the existing control number. The youth online post-test screener will be of the campaign consists of a pre-test fourth post-test survey will begin in July 32,000 and the total burden will be survey of youth aged 12 to 17 before 2018. The fifth post-test survey will 2,666 hours. This includes the originally campaign launch followed by a series of begin in February 2019. As was done in approved 24,000 participants and 2,000 post-test surveys beginning earlier post-test surveys, new youth will burden hours. approximately 6 months after the be recruited to participate to make up As was done previously, eligible campaign launch. The post-test surveys for attrition. youth aged 13 to 14 who complete the

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online screener will be asked to provide hours. Added to the original 6,000 hours—an estimated increase of 4,813 their parents’ or guardians’ contact parents and 100 burden hours, the total hours from the last approval. information to provide parental consent number of parental online screeners and In the Federal Register of December for the main survey. The process of consents will be 6,700 and the total 26, 2017 (82 FR 61003), FDA published parents and guardians providing burden will be 111 hours. a 60-day notice requesting public consent for eligible youth will take comment on the proposed collection of With these additions, the estimated approximately 1 minute. For the fourth information. One comment was number of voluntary respondents/ and fifth post-test surveys, we estimate received; however, this comment was that an additional 700 adults will be responses for all waves of data not PRA related. contacted to provide consent for eligible collection for the study is 107,743, and FDA estimates the burden of this youth for a total of 11 additional burden the total burden is estimated at 15,135 collection of information as follows:

TABLE 1—ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN 1

Number of Type of respondent/activity Number of responses per Total annual Average burden per Total hours respondents respondent responses response

Youth Mail screener-outcome survey ...... 23,685 1 23,685 0.0833 (5 minutes) .... 1,973 Cross-Sectional Youth Refresher Sample, Post-test 4,920 1 4,920 0.75 (45 minutes) ...... 3,690 and assent/consent process-outcome surveys 1– 5. Youth Pre-test and assent/consent process-out- 2,194 1 2,194 0.50 (30 minutes) ...... 1,097 come survey. Longitudinal Youth Cohort, Post-test and assent/ 6,039 1 6,039 0.75 (45 minutes) ...... 4,530 consent process-outcome surveys 1–5. Youth Online screener-outcome survey ...... 40,000 1 40,000 0.0833 (5 minutes) .... 3,332 Adult parental permission process-outcome survey 30,905 1 30,905 0.0166 (1 minute) ...... 513

Total ...... 107,743 ...... 15,135 1 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information.

Dated: April 12, 2018. Information and Regulatory Affairs, of any person for information respecting Leslie Kux, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, Fax: 202– the class in which a device has been Associate Commissioner for Policy. 395–7285, or emailed to oira_ classified or the requirements applicable [FR Doc. 2018–07971 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] [email protected]. All to a device under the FD&C Act, the BILLING CODE 4164–01–P comments should be identified with the Secretary of Health and Human Services OMB control number 0910–0705. Also shall provide such person a written include the FDA docket number found statement of the classification (if any) of DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND in brackets in the heading of this such device and the requirements of the HUMAN SERVICES document. FD&C Act applicable to the device. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regulations governing medical device Food and Drug Administration Amber Sanford, Office of Operations, classification procedures are codified [Docket No. FDA–2014–N–0913] Food and Drug Administration, Three under 21 CFR part 860. White Flint North, 10A–12M, 11601 The guidance document entitled Agency Information Collection Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD ‘‘FDA and Industry Procedures for Activities; Submission for Office of 20852, 301–796–8867, PRAStaff@ Section 513(g) Requests for Information Management and Budget Review; fda.hhs.gov. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Comment Request; 513(g) Request for Cosmetic Act; Guidance for Industry Information SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In and Food and Drug Administration compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA Staff’’ establishes procedures for AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, has submitted the following proposed submitting, reviewing, and responding HHS. collection of information to OMB for to requests for information respecting ACTION: Notice. review and clearance. the class in which a device has been classified or the requirements applicable SUMMARY: The Food and Drug 513(g) Request for Information to a device under the FD&C Act that are Administration (FDA) is announcing OMB Control Number 0910–0705— submitted in accordance with section that a proposed collection of Extension 513(g) of the FD&C Act. FDA does not information has been submitted to the This information collection supports review data related to substantial Office of Management and Budget Agency regulations and accompanying equivalence or safety and effectiveness (OMB) for review and clearance under guidance. Section 513(g) of the Federal in a 513(g) request for information. the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FDA’s responses to 513(g) requests for DATES: Fax written comments on the FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 360c(g)) provides information are not device classification collection of information by May 17, a means for obtaining the Agency’s decisions and do not constitute FDA 2018. views about the classification and clearance or approval for marketing. ADDRESSES: To ensure that comments on regulatory requirements that may be Classification decisions and clearance or the information collection are received, applicable to a particular device. approval for marketing require OMB recommends that written Section 513(g) provides that, within 60 submissions under different sections of comments be faxed to the Office of days of the receipt of a written request the FD&C Act.

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Relatedly, the FD&C Act, as amended FDA staff and regulated industry by a 60-day notice requesting public by the Food and Drug Administration describing the user fees associated with comment on the proposed collection of Amendments Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110– 513(g) requests. The Medical Device information. No comments were 85), requires FDA to collect user fees for User Fee Cover Sheet (Form FDA 3601), received in response to the notice. which accompanies the supplemental 513(g) requests for information. The We therefore retain the currently material described in this information guidance document entitled ‘‘Guidance approved burden estimate for the collection is approved under OMB for Industry and Food and Drug information collection, which is as Administration Staff; User Fees for control number 0910–0511. In the Federal Register of November follows: 513(g) Requests for Information’’ assists 21, 2017 (82 FR 55381) FDA published

TABLE 1—ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN 1

Number of Average Activity Number of responses per Total annual burden per Total hours respondents respondent responses response

CDRH 513(g) requests ...... 114 1 114 12 1,368 CBER 513(g) requests ...... 4 1 4 12 48

Total ...... 1,416 1 There are no capital costs of operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection off information.

Respondents to the collection of ADDRESSES: You may submit either • For written/paper comments information are mostly device electronic or written comments on submitted to the Dockets Management manufacturers; however, anyone may Agency guidances at any time as Staff, FDA will post your comment, as submit a 513(g) request for information. follows: well as any attachments, except for The total number of annual responses is information submitted, marked and Electronic Submissions based on the average number of 513(g) identified, as confidential, if submitted requests received each year by the Submit electronic comments in the as detailed in ‘‘Instructions.’’ Agency. following way: Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No. FDA– Dated: April 12, 2018. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 2009–D–0524 for ‘‘Listing of Ingredients Leslie Kux, in Tobacco Products.’’ Received Associate Commissioner for Policy. instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted electronically, comments will be placed in the docket [FR Doc. 2018–07980 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] including attachments, to https:// and, except for those submitted as BILLING CODE 4164–01–P www.regulations.gov will be posted to ‘‘Confidential Submissions,’’ publicly the docket unchanged. Because your viewable at https://www.regulations.gov comment will be made public, you are or at the Dockets Management Staff DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday HUMAN SERVICES solely responsible for ensuring that your comment does not include any through Friday. • Confidential Submissions—To confidential information that you or a Food and Drug Administration submit a comment with confidential third party may not wish to be posted, information that you do not wish to be such as medical information, your or [Docket No. FDA–2009–D–0524] made publicly available, submit your anyone else’s Social Security number, or comments only as a written/paper confidential business information, such Listing of Ingredients in Tobacco submission. You should submit two Products; Guidance for Industry; as a manufacturing process. Please note copies total. One copy will include the Availability that if you include your name, contact information you claim to be confidential information, or other information that with a heading or cover note that states AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, identifies you in the body of your HHS. ‘‘THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS comments, that information will be CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.’’ The ACTION: Notice of availability. posted on https://www.regulations.gov. Agency will review this copy, including • If you want to submit a comment the claimed confidential information, in SUMMARY: The Food and Drug with confidential information that you its consideration of comments. The Administration (FDA or we) is do not wish to be made available to the second copy, which will have the announcing the availability of a revised public, submit the comment as a claimed confidential information final guidance for industry entitled written/paper submission and in the redacted/blacked out, will be available ‘‘Listing of Ingredients in Tobacco manner detailed (see ‘‘Written/Paper for public viewing and posted on Products.’’ The revised guidance Submissions’’ and ‘‘Instructions’’). https://www.regulations.gov. Submit document is intended to assist persons both copies to the Dockets Management making tobacco product ingredient Written/Paper Submissions Staff. If you do not wish your name and submissions to FDA as required by the Submit written/paper submissions as contact information to be made publicly Family Smoking Prevention and follows: available, you can provide this Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for information on the cover sheet and not Act). written/paper submissions): Dockets in the body of your comments and you DATES: The announcement of the Management Staff (HFA–305), Food and must identify this information as guidance is published in the Federal Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers ‘‘confidential.’’ Any information marked Register on April 17, 2018. Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. as ‘‘confidential’’ will not be disclosed

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except in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 clarifies ways in which tobacco product Dated: April 11, 2018. and other applicable disclosure law. For manufacturers and importers can submit Leslie Kux, more information about FDA’s posting ingredient listing submissions as Associate Commissioner for Policy. of comments to public dockets, see 80 required by section 904(a)(1) of the [FR Doc. 2018–07973 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or access Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act BILLING CODE 4164–01–P the information at: https://www.gpo.gov/ (FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 387d(a)(1)). fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-09-18/pdf/2015- Although this guidance document is 23389.pdf. immediately effective, it remains subject DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Docket: For access to the docket to to comment in accordance with FDA’s HUMAN SERVICES read background documents or the GGP regulation. electronic and written/paper comments Food and Drug Administration The Tobacco Control Act, enacted on received, go to https:// [Docket No. FDA–2018–N–0001] www.regulations.gov and insert the June 22, 2009, amends the FD&C Act docket number, found in brackets in the and provides FDA with the authority to Advisory Committees; Filing of Closed heading of this document, into the regulate the manufacture, marketing, Meeting Reports ‘‘Search’’ box and follow the prompts and distribution of tobacco products to and/or go to the Dockets Management protect the public health (Pub. L. 111– AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, 31, 123 Stat. 1776). Among its many HHS. Rockville, MD 20852. provisions, the Tobacco Control Act ACTION: Notice. You may submit comments on any added section 904 to the FD&C Act, SUMMARY: The Food and Drug guidance at any time (see 21 CFR establishing requirements for tobacco Administration (FDA) is announcing 10.115(g)(5)). product ingredient submissions. Submit written requests for single that, as required by the Federal copies of the revised draft guidance to II. Significance of Guidance Advisory Committee Act, the Agency the Center for Tobacco Products, Food has filed with the Library of Congress This revised guidance is being issued and Drug Administration, Document the annual reports of those FDA Control Center, 10903 New Hampshire consistent with FDA’s good guidance advisory committees that held closed Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. G335, Silver Spring, practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). meetings during fiscal year 2017. MD 20993–0002. Send two self- The guidance represents the current ADDRESSES: Copies are available at the addressed adhesive labels to assist that thinking of FDA on listing of ingredients Dockets Management Staff (HFA–305), office in processing your requests. See in tobacco products. It does not Food and Drug Administration, 5630 the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section establish any rights for any person and Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD for electronic access to the guidance is not binding on FDA or the public. 20852, 240–402–7500. You also may document. You can use an alternative approach if access the docket at https:// it satisfies the requirements of the www.regulations.gov for the annual FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: reports of those FDA advisory Katherine Collins or Deirdre Jurand, applicable statutes and regulations. This committees that held closed meetings Center for Tobacco Products, Food and guidance is not subject to Executive during fiscal year 2017. Insert the Drug Administration, Document Control Order 12866. docket number found in brackets in the Center, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., III. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 heading of this document at https:// Bldg. 71, Rm. G335, Silver Spring, MD www.regulations.gov into the ‘‘Search’’ 20993–0002, 1–877–287–1373, email: This revised guidance refers to box, clear filter under Document Type [email protected]. previously approved collections of (left side of screen), and check information found in FDA regulations. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ‘‘Supporting and Related Material,’’ The revised draft guidance includes I. Background then Sort By Best Match (from the drop- information and recommendations for down menu; top right side of screen), We are announcing the availability of how to provide ingredient listing ‘‘ID Number (Z–A)’’ or Sort By Best a revised guidance for industry entitled submissions for tobacco products. These Match (from the drop-down menu) ‘‘Listing of Ingredients in Tobacco collections of information are subject to ‘‘Title (A–Z),’’ also found in the heading Products.’’ The revised guidance review by the Office of Management and of this document. document is intended to assist persons Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: making tobacco product ingredient Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– submissions to FDA as required by the Russell Fortney, Director, Advisory 3520). The collections of information in Committee Oversight and Management Tobacco Control Act. section 904(a)(1) of the FD&C Act have We are issuing this guidance Staff, Food and Drug Administration, been approved under OMB control consistent with our good guidance 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Silver number 0910–0650. practices (GGP) regulation (§ 10.115 (21 Spring, MD 20993–0002, 301–796–1068. CFR 10.115)). We are implementing this IV. Electronic Access SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under guidance without prior public comment section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory because we have determined that prior Persons with access to the internet Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app.) and 21 public participation is not feasible or may obtain an electronic version of the CFR 14.60(d), FDA has filed with the appropriate given the requirement that revised guidance at either https:// Library of Congress the annual reports ingredient listing submissions be www.regulations.gov or https:// for the following FDA advisory submitted by May 8, 2018 www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/ committees that held closed meetings (§ 10.115(g)(2)). We made this Labeling/RulesRegulationsGuidance/ during the period October 1, 2016, determination because FDA needs to default.htm. Use the FDA website listed through September 30, 2017: timely communicate that the guidance in the previous sentence to find the Center for Biologics Evaluation and presents a less burdensome policy that most current version of the guidance. Research: is consistent with the public health and Allergenic Products Advisory

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Committee FDA’s performance commitment under as a manufacturing process. Please note Blood Products Advisory Committee PDUFA VI. For this pilot program, that if you include your name, contact National Center for Toxicological MIDD is defined as the application of information, or other information that Research: exposure-based, biological, and/or identifies you in the body of your Science Board to the National Center statistical models derived from comments, that information will be for Toxicological Research preclinical and clinical data sources to posted on https://www.regulations.gov. Center for Drug Evaluation and address drug development and/or • If you want to submit a comment Research: regulatory issues (see Supplementary with confidential information that you Joint Meetings of the Anesthetic and Information, I. Background, and II. do not wish to be made available to the Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Eligibility and Selection for public, submit the comment as a Committee and the Drug Safety and Participation of this notice). For each written/paper submission and in the Risk Management Advisory approved proposal, the pilot program manner detailed (see ‘‘Written/Paper Committee consists of two meetings between Submissions’’ and ‘‘Instructions’’). Drug Safety and Risk Management sponsors or applicants and the relevant Written/Paper Submissions Advisory Committee center and will provide an opportunity Submit written/paper submissions as Annual Reports are available for public for drug developers and FDA to discuss the application of MIDD approaches to follows: inspections between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for the development and regulatory Monday through Friday, at: written/paper submissions): Dockets evaluation of medical products in (1) The Library of Congress, Madison Management Staff (HFA–305), Food and development. Building, Newspaper and Current Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Periodical Reading Room, 101 DATES: FDA will accept requests to Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Independence Ave. SE, Rm. 133, participate in the program on a • For written/paper comments Washington, DC 20540; and continuous basis beginning on April 17, submitted to the Dockets Management (2) Dockets Management Staff (HFA– 2018 through June 15, 2022. See section Staff, FDA will post your comment, as 305), Food and Drug Administration, III of this notice for instructions about well as any attachments, except for 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, how to request participation in the pilot information submitted, marked and MD 20852. program. Meeting-granted and -denied identified, as confidential, if submitted Dated: April 12, 2018. decisions will be made the last 2 weeks as detailed in ‘‘Instructions.’’ Leslie Kux, of each quarter of the fiscal year based Instructions: All submissions received Associate Commissioner for Policy. on submissions received to date. must include the Docket No. FDA– 2018–N–1203 for ‘‘Pilot Meetings [FR Doc. 2018–07981 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Requesters will receive a meeting- granted or -denied notification the first Program for Model-Informed Drug BILLING CODE 4164–01–P week of the new quarter. Development Approaches.’’ Received The pilot program meetings will begin comments will be placed in the docket DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND in Q4 of FY 2018 (July 1–September 30, and, except for those submitted as HUMAN SERVICES 2018), and run through Q4 of FY 2022 ‘‘Confidential Submissions,’’ publicly (September 30, 2022). Proposals not viewable at https://www.regulations.gov Food and Drug Administration selected for a given quarter will be so or at the Dockets Management Staff notified by the Agency. Sponsors who between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday [Docket No. FDA–2018–N–1203] are not chosen to participate in the pilot through Friday. • Pilot Meetings Program for Model- program may seek Agency interaction Confidential Submissions—To Informed Drug Development through existing channels (e.g., Type C submit a comment with confidential Approaches meeting requests, critical path information that you do not wish to be innovation meetings). made publicly available, submit your AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, ADDRESSES: Comments about this pilot comments only as a written/paper HHS. program can be submitted until May 17, submission. You should submit two ACTION: Notice. 2018. You may submit comments about copies total. One copy will include the the MIDD pilot meetings program as information you claim to be confidential SUMMARY: The sixth iteration of the follows: with a heading or cover note that states Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA ‘‘THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS VI), incorporated as part of the FDA Electronic Submissions CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.’’ The Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA), Submit electronic comments in the Agency will review this copy, including highlights the goal of advancing model- following way: the claimed confidential information, in informed drug development (MIDD). • Federal eRulemaking Portal: its consideration of comments. The The Food and Drug Administration https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the second copy, which will have the (FDA or Agency) is announcing a pilot instructions for submitting comments. claimed confidential information program that affords sponsors or Comments submitted electronically, redacted/blacked out, will be available applicants who are selected for including attachments, to https:// for public viewing and posted on participation the opportunity to meet www.regulations.gov will be posted to https://www.regulations.gov. Submit with Agency staff to discuss MIDD the docket unchanged. Because your both copies to the Dockets Management approaches in medical product comment will be made public, you are Staff. If you do not wish your name and development. Meetings under the pilot solely responsible for ensuring that your contact information to be made publicly program will be conducted by FDA’s comment does not include any available, you can provide this Center for Drug Evaluation and Research confidential information that you or a information on the cover sheet and not (CDER) and Center for Biologics third party may not wish to be posted, in the body of your comments and you Evaluation and Research (CBER) during such as medical information, your or must identify this information as fiscal years 2018 to 2022. This pilot anyone else’s Social Security number, or ‘‘confidential.’’ Any information marked program is being conducted to fulfill confidential business information, such as ‘‘confidential’’ will not be disclosed

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except in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 applied, MIDD approaches can improve III. Procedures and Submission and other applicable disclosure law. For clinical trial efficiency, increase the Information more information about FDA’s posting probability of regulatory success, and A. General Information of comments to public dockets, see 80 optimize drug dosing/therapeutic FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or access individualization in the absence of The MIDD pilot program will be the information at: https://www.gpo.gov/ dedicated trials. jointly administered by CDER’s Office of fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-09-18/pdf/2015- Clinical Pharmacology, in the Office of The goal of the early meeting Translational Sciences, which is the 23389.pdf. discussions granted under this pilot Docket: For access to the docket to point of contact for all communications program is to provide advice on how for CDER products, and CBER’s Office of read background documents or the specific, proposed MIDD approaches electronic and written/paper comments Biostatistics and Epidemiology, which can be used in a specific drug received, go to https:// is the point of contact for all development program. FDA has www.regulations.gov and insert the communications for CBER products. committed to accepting two to four docket number, found in brackets in the meeting requests quarterly each fiscal B. How To Submit a Meeting Request heading of this document, into the year. The meetings granted will include and Meeting Package ‘‘Search’’ box and follow the prompts an initial and followup meeting on the Meeting requests should be submitted and/or go to the Dockets Management same drug development issues within electronically to the relevant application Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, the span of approximately 120 days. (i.e., PIND, IND) with ‘‘MIDD Pilot Rockville, MD 20852. Program Meeting Request for CDER’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The listed eligibility factors and procedures outlined in this Federal (CDER applications) or ‘‘MIDD Pilot CDER: Yvonne Knight, Center for Program Meeting Request for CBER’’ Drug Evaluation and Research, Food Register notice reflect the current thinking at the time of publication. (CBER applications) in the subject line. and Drug Administration, 10903 New Information about providing regulatory Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 2142, Processes may be revised and will be communicated as this pilot program submissions in electronic format is Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, 301– available at: https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ evolves. The most current pilot program 796–2133, [email protected], DevelopmentApprovalProcess/ eligibility factors and procedures may with the subject line ‘‘MIDD Pilot FormsSubmissionRequirements/ be found on the MIDD Pilot Program Meetings Program for CDER.’’ %20ElectronicSubmissions/ website: https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ CBER: Jason Claeys, Center for ucm153574.htm. Biologics Evaluation and Research, DevelopmentApprovalProcess/ Food and Drug Administration, 10903 DevelopmentResources/ C. Content and Format of the Meeting New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. ucm600311.htm. Request 1223, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, II. Eligibility and Selection for Include the following information in 240–402–8589, jason.claeys@ Participation in the MIDD Pilot the meeting request (no more than three fda.hhs.gov, with the subject line Program to four pages): ‘‘MIDD Pilot Meetings Program for 1. Product name. CBER.’’ The requester should be a drug/ 2. Application number. 3. Chemical name and structure. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: biologics development company (interested consortia or software/device 4. Proposed indication(s) or context of I. Background developer should come in partnership product development. 5. Brief statement of the purpose and Under FDARA FDA agreed, in with a drug development company) and objectives of the meeting. The statement accordance with the ‘‘PDUFA have an investigational new drug should include a brief background of the application (IND) or pre-IND (PIND) Reauthorization Performance Goals and MIDD issues underlying the agenda. Procedures Fiscal Years 2018 Through number for the relevant program. 6. MIDD approach(es) considered for 2022: I. Ensuring the Effectiveness of the Recognizing that FDA will learn both the product under development and Human Drug Review Program, Part J. from the number and types of how MIDD can assess uncertainties Enhancing Regulatory Decision Tools to submissions received for consideration about issues (e.g., dosing, duration, Support Drug Development and into the pilot program, FDA welcomes patient selection) in a way that can Review’’ to provide information on how submissions related to any relevant inform regulatory decision-making. a sponsor can apply to participate in a MIDD topics. However, given that the 7. List of issues for discussion with pilot meetings program with FDA to Agency expects to grant two to four the Agency about the specific MIDD discuss MIDD approaches (https:// meeting requests per quarter as part of proposed approach for the applicable www.fda.gov/downloads/ForIndustry/ the pilot program, the Agency will drug development program. UserFees/PrescriptionDrugUserFee/ initially prioritize selecting requests that UCM511438.pdf). focus on: D. Content and Format of the Meeting Information Package FDA is announcing this pilot • Dose selection or estimation (e.g., meetings program to satisfy the above- for dose/dosing regimen selection or Sponsors or applicants whose meeting mentioned commitment and to facilitate refinement). requests are granted as part of the pilot MIDD approaches. This excludes • program should submit a meeting statistical designs involving complex Clinical trial simulation (e.g., based information package electronically with adaptations, Bayesian methods, or other on drug-trial-disease models to inform ‘‘MIDD Pilot Program Meeting Package features requiring computer simulations the duration of a trial, select appropriate for CDER’’ (CDER applications) or to determine the operating response measures, predict outcomes). ‘‘MIDD Pilot Program Meeting Package characteristics of a confirmatory clinical • Predictive or mechanistic safety for CBER’’ (CBER applications) in the trial. MIDD approaches use a variety of evaluation (e.g., use of systems subject line no later than 30 days before quantitative methods to help balance pharmacology/mechanistic models for each (initial and followup) meeting. the risks and benefits of drug products predicting safety or identifying critical This meeting package should include in development. When successfully biomarkers of interest). the following information:

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1. Product name. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Service Act (PHS Act) (42 U.S.C. 2. Application number. HUMAN SERVICES 262(a)). Section 351(a) requires that manufacturers of biological products, 3. Chemical name and structure. Food and Drug Administration which include blood and blood 4. Proposed indication(s) or context of [Docket No. FDA–2017–N–6931] components intended for further product development. manufacturing into products, have a 5. Background section that includes a Agency Information Collection license, issued upon a demonstration brief history of the development Activities; Submission for Office of that the product is safe, pure, and potent and that the manufacturing program and the events leading up to Management and Budget Review; establishment meets all applicable the meeting, and the status of product Comment Request; Current Good standards, including those prescribed in development. Manufacturing Practices and Related Regulations for Blood and Blood the FDA regulations designed to ensure 6. Proposed agenda, including Components; and Requirements for the continued safety, purity, and estimated times needed for discussion Donation Testing, Donor Notification, potency of the product. In addition, of each agenda item. and ‘‘Lookback’’ under section 361 of the PHS Act (42 7. List of questions for discussion U.S.C. 264), by delegation from the AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, with a brief summary for each question Secretary of Health and Human HHS. Services, FDA may make and enforce to explain the need or context for the ACTION: Notice. regulations necessary to prevent the question. introduction, transmission, or spread of 8. Drug development issue (e.g., SUMMARY: The Food and Drug communicable diseases from foreign dosing, clinical trial design, safety Administration (FDA, we, or Agency) is countries into the States or possessions, prediction), including the proposed announcing that a proposed collection or from one State or possession into any MIDD approach to the solution, of information has been submitted to the other State or possession. information to support discussion (e.g., Office of Management and Budget Section 351(j) of the PHS Act states a description of the data used for (OMB) for review and clearance under that the Federal Food, Drug, and developing the models, model the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) also applies to development, simulation plan, results), DATES: Fax written comments on the biological products. Blood and blood and how the Agency can help guide any collection of information by May 17, components for transfusion or for next steps relative to the regulatory 2018. further manufacturing into products are drugs, as that term is defined in section decision making process, which should ADDRESSES: To ensure that comments on 201(g)(1) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. be summarized and clearly articulated the information collection are received, 321(g)(1)). Because blood and blood with any supporting data imperative to OMB recommends that written components are drugs under the FD&C comments be faxed to the Office of the discussion. Act, blood and plasma establishments Information and Regulatory Affairs, must comply with the provisions and E. Meeting Summaries OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, Fax: 202– related regulatory scheme of the FD&C 395–7285, or emailed to oira_ A meeting summary will be sent to Act. For example, under section 501 of [email protected]. All the requester within 60 days of each the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 351), drugs are comments should be identified with the meeting. deemed ‘‘adulterated’’ if the methods OMB control number 0910–0116. Also used in their manufacturing, processing, IV. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 include the FDA docket number found packing, or holding do not conform to in brackets in the heading of this current good manufacturing practice This notice refers to collections of document. information that are subject to review by (CGMP) and related regulations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ila The CGMP regulations (part 606) (21 the Office of Management and Budget S. Mizrachi, Office of Operations, Food CFR part 606) and related regulations (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction and Drug Administration, Three White implement FDA’s statutory authority to Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520). The Flint North, 10A–12M, 11601 ensure the safety, purity, and potency of collection of information resulting from Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD blood and blood components. The formal meetings between sponsors or 20852, 301–796–7726, PRAStaff@ public health objective in testing human applicants and FDA has been approved fda.hhs.gov. blood donations for evidence of relevant under OMB control number 0910–0429. transfusion-transmitted infections and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In The collection of information in 21 CFR in notifying donors is to prevent the compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA part 312 (INDs) has been approved transmission of relevant transfusion- has submitted the following proposed under OMB control number 0910–0014. transmitted infections. For example, the collection of information to OMB for ‘‘lookback’’ requirements are intended Dated: April 12, 2018. review and clearance. to help ensure the continued safety of Leslie Kux, Current Good Manufacturing Practices the blood supply by providing necessary Associate Commissioner for Policy. and Related Regulations for Blood and information to consignees of blood and [FR Doc. 2018–08010 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Blood Components; and Requirements blood components and appropriate BILLING CODE 4164–01–P for Donation Testing, Donor notification of recipients of blood Notification, and ‘‘Lookback’’ components that are at increased risk for transmitting human immunodeficiency OMB Control Number 0910–0116— virus (HIV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) Extension infection. All blood and blood components The information collection introduced or delivered for introduction requirements in the CGMP, donation into interstate commerce are subject to testing, donor notification, and section 351(a) of the Public Health ‘‘lookback’’ regulations provide FDA

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with the necessary information to 606.145(c)) requires transfusion services appropriate system’’ requires the perform its duty to ensure the safety, to notify certain blood collection collecting establishment to design purity, and potency of blood and blood establishments concerning bacterial standard operating procedures (SOPs) to components. These requirements contamination of platelets and other identify and quarantine all blood and establish accountability and traceability additional information. In table 3, FDA blood components previously collected in the processing and handling of blood estimates that for the approximately from a donor who later tests reactive for and blood components and enable FDA 4,961 transfusion services, there would evidence of HIV or HCV infection, or to perform meaningful inspections. be 1,400 total notifications per year to when the collecting establishment is The recordkeeping requirements serve blood collection establishments (700 made aware of other reliable test results preventive and remedial purposes. The notifications that platelets are or information indicating evidence of third-party disclosure requirements bacterially contaminated and 700 HIV or HCV infection. Within 3 identify various blood and blood notifications per year concerning the calendar days of the donor testing components and important properties of identity or non-identity of the species of reactive by an HIV or HCV screening the product, demonstrate that the CGMP the contaminating organism). test or the collecting establishment requirements have been met, and Section 610.40(c)(1)(ii), in brief, becoming aware of other reliable test facilitate the tracing of a product back requires that each donation dedicated to results or information, the collecting to its original source. The reporting a single identified recipient be labeled establishment must, among other things, requirements inform FDA of certain as required under § 606.121 (21 CFR notify consignees to quarantine all information that may require immediate 606.121) and with a label containing the identified previously collected in-date corrective action. name and identifying information of the blood and blood components Under the reporting requirements, recipient. The information collection (§§ 610.46(a)(1)(ii)(B) and § 606.170(b) (21 CFR 606.170(b)), in requirements under § 606.121 are part of 610.47(a)(1)(ii)(B)) and, within 45 days, brief, requires that facilities notify usual and customary business practice. notify the consignees of supplemental FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation Section 610.40(h)(2)(ii)(C) and (D), in test results, or the results of a reactive and Research (CBER), as soon as brief, require an establishment to label screening test if there is no available possible after a complication of blood certain reactive human blood and blood supplemental test that is approved for collection or transfusion is confirmed to components with the appropriate such use by FDA (§§ 610.46(a)(3) and be fatal. The collecting facility is screening test results for evidence of 610.47(a)(3)). required to report donor fatalities, and infection due to the identified relevant the compatibility testing facility is to transfusion-transmitted infection(s), Consignees also must establish, report recipient fatalities. The regulation and, if they are intended for further maintain, and follow an appropriate also requires the reporting facility to manufacturing use into products, to system for performing HIV and HCV submit a written report of the include a statement on the label ‘‘lookback’’ when notified by the investigation within 7 days after the indicating the exempted use specifically collecting establishment that they have fatality. In fiscal year 2016, FDA approved by FDA. Also, received blood and blood components received 81 fatality reports. § 610.40(h)(2)(vi) requires each donation previously collected from donors who Section 610.40(g)(2) (21 CFR of human blood or blood components, later tested reactive for evidence of HIV 610.40(g)(2)) requires an establishment excluding Source Plasma, that tests or HCV infection, or when the collecting to obtain written approval from FDA to reactive by a screening test for syphilis establishment is made aware of other ship human blood or blood components and is determined to be a biological reliable test results or information for further manufacturing use prior to false positive to be labeled with both indicating evidence of HIV or HCV completion of testing for evidence of test results. infection in a donor (§§ 610.46(b) and infection due to relevant transfusion- Section 610.42(a) (21 CFR 610.42(a)) 610.47(b)). This provision for a system transmitted infections. requires a warning statement requires the consignee to establish SOPs Section 610.41(b) (21 CFR 610.41(b)) ‘‘indicating that the product was for, among other things, notifying allows for a previously deferred donor manufactured from a donation found to transfusion recipients of blood and to subsequently be found to be an be reactive by a screening test for blood components, or the recipient’s eligible donor of blood and blood evidence of infection due to the physician of record or legal components by a requalification method identified relevant transfusion- representative, when such action is or process found acceptable for such transmitted infection(s)’’ in the labeling indicated by the results of the purposes by FDA. for medical devices containing human supplemental (additional, more specific) Section 610.40(h)(2)(ii)(A), in brief, blood or a blood component found to be tests or a reactive screening test if there requires an establishment to obtain reactive by a screening test for evidence is no available supplemental test that is written approval from FDA to use or of infection due to a relevant approved for such use by FDA, or if ship human blood or blood components transfusion-transmitted infection(s) or under an investigational new drug found to be reactive by a screening test syphilis. application (IND) or an investigational for evidence of infection due to a In brief, §§ 610.46 and 610.47 (21 CFR device exemption (IDE), is exempted for relevant transfusion-transmitted 610.46 and 610.47) require blood such use by FDA. The consignee must infection(s) or collected from a donor collecting establishments to establish, make reasonable attempts to perform the deferred under § 610.41(a). maintain, and follow an appropriate notification within 12 weeks of receipt In addition, § 630.35(b) (21 CFR system for performing HIV and HCV of the supplemental test result or receipt 630.35(b)) allows for a previously ‘‘lookback’’ when: (1) A donor tests of a reactive screening test result when deferred donor, deferred for reasons reactive for evidence of HIV or HCV there is no available supplemental test other than § 610.41(a), to become infection or (2) the collecting that is approved for such use by FDA, requalified for donation by a method or establishment becomes aware of other or if under an IND or IDE, is exempted process found acceptable for such reliable test results or information for such use by FDA (§§ 610.46(b)(3) purpose by FDA. indicating evidence of HIV or HCV and 610.47(b)(3)). The burden for the Under the third-party disclosure infection (see §§ 610.46(a)(1) and recordkeeping requirements under requirements, § 606.145(c) (21 CFR 610.47(a)(1)). The requirement for ‘‘an §§ 610.46(a) and (b) and 610.47(a) and

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(b) are included under § 606.100 (21 unit of blood and blood components can presents no undue medical risk to the CFR 606.100). be clearly traced, § 606.160 (21 CFR transfusion recipient. Section 630.40(a) (21 CFR 630.40(a)) 606.160) requires that legible and In addition to the CGMP regulations requires an establishment to make indelible contemporaneous records of in part 606, the regulations in 21 CFR reasonable attempts to notify any donor each such step be made and maintained part 630 that include requirements for who has been deferred as required by for no less than 10 years. Section blood and blood components intended § 610.41(a), or who has been determined 606.160(b)(1)(viii) requires records of for transfusion or further manufacturing not to be eligible as a donor. Section the quarantine, notification, testing, and use and in 21 CFR part 640 that require 630.40(d)(1) requires an establishment disposition performed under the HIV additional standards for certain blood to provide certain information to the and HCV ‘‘lookback’’ provisions. and blood products are as follows: 21 referring physician of an autologous Furthermore, § 606.160(b)(1)(x) requires CFR 630.5(b)(1)(i) and(d); 630.10(c)(1) donor who is deferred based on the a blood collection establishment to and (2); 630.10(f)(2) and (4); results of tests as described in § 610.41. maintain records of notification of 630.10(g)(2)(i); 630.15(a)(1)(ii)(A) and Under the recordkeeping donors deferred or determined not to be (B); 630.15(b)(2), (b)(7)(i) and (iii); requirements, § 606.100(b), in brief, eligible for donation, including 630.20(a) and (b); 640.21(e)(4); requires that written SOPs be appropriate followup. Section 640.25(b)(4) and (c)(1); 640.31(b); maintained for all steps to be followed 606.160(b)(1)(xi) requires an 640.33(b); 640.51(b); 640.53(b) and (c); in the collection, processing, establishment to maintain records of 640.56(b) and (d); 640.65(b)(2)(i); compatibility testing, storage, and notification of the referring physician of 640.66; 640.71(b)(1); 640.72; 640.73; and distribution of blood and blood a deferred autologous donor, including 640.76(a) and (b). The information components used for transfusion and appropriate followup. collection requirements and estimated further manufacturing purposes. Section Section 606.165 (21 CFR 606.165), in burdens for these regulations are 606.100(c) requires the review of all brief, requires that distribution and included in the part 606 burden records pertinent to the lot or unit of receipt records be maintained to estimates, as described in tables 1 and blood prior to release or distribution. facilitate recalls, if necessary. 2. Any unexplained discrepancy or the Respondents to this collection of Section 606.170(a) requires records to failure of a lot or unit of final product information are licensed and unlicensed be maintained of any reports of to meet any of its specifications must be blood establishments that collect blood complaints of adverse reactions arising thoroughly investigated, and the and blood components, including as a result of blood collection or investigation, including conclusions Source Plasma and Source Leukocytes, transfusion. Each such report must be and followup, must be recorded. inspected by FDA, and transfusion thoroughly investigated, and a written In brief, § 606.110(a) (21 CFR services inspected by Centers for report, including conclusions and 606.110(a)) provides that the use of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). plateletpheresis and leukapheresis followup, must be prepared and Based on information received from procedures to obtain a product for a maintained. Section 606.170(a) also CBER’s database systems, there are specific recipient may be at variance requires that when an investigation approximately 569 licensed Source with the additional standards for that determines that the product caused the Plasma establishments and specific product if, among other things, transfusion reaction, copies of all such approximately 1,054 licensed blood the physician determines and written reports must be forwarded to collection establishments, for an documents that the donor’s health and maintained by the manufacturer or estimated total of 1,623 (569 + 1,054) permits plateletpheresis or collecting facility. licensed blood collection leukapheresis. Section 606.110(b) Section 610.40(g)(1) requires an establishments. Also, there are an requires establishments to request prior establishment to appropriately estimated total of 680 unlicensed, approval from CBER for plasmapheresis document a medical emergency for the registered blood collection of donors who do not meet donor release of human blood or blood establishments for an approximate total requirements. The information components prior to completion of of 2,303 collection establishments (569 collection requirements for § 606.110(b) required testing. + 1,054 + 680 = 2,303 establishments). are approved under OMB control Under § 630.15(a)(1)(ii)(B) (21 CFR Of these establishments, approximately number 0910–0338 and, therefore, are 630.15(a)(1)(ii)(B)), FDA requires that 901 perform plateletpheresis and not reflected in the tables of this for a dedicated donation based on the leukopheresis. These establishments document. intended recipient’s documented annually collect approximately 53.3 Section 606.151(e) (21 CFR exceptional medical need, the million units of Whole Blood and blood 606.151(e)) requires that SOPs for responsible physician determines and components, including Source Plasma compatibility testing include procedures documents that the health of the donor and Source Leukocytes, and are to expedite transfusion in life- would not be adversely affected by required to follow FDA ‘‘lookback’’ threatening emergencies; records of all donating. procedures. In addition, there are such incidents must be maintained, Under § 630.20(c) (21 CFR 630.20(c)), another estimated 4,961 establishments including complete documentation a collection establishment may collect that fall under the Clinical Laboratory justifying the emergency action, which blood and blood components from a Improvement Amendments of 1988 must be signed by a physician. donor who is determined to be not (CLIA) (formerly referred to as facilities Section 606.171 (21 CFR 606.171) eligible to donate under any provision approved for Medicare reimbursement) requires establishments to establish and of § 630.10(e) and (f) or § 630.15(a), if that transfuse blood and blood maintain procedures related to product the donation is restricted for use solely components. deviations. The burden for the by a specific transfusion recipient based The following reporting, recordkeeping requirements under on documented exceptional medical recordkeeping, and disclosure estimates § 606.171 are included under § 606.100. need and the responsible physician are based on information provided by So that each significant step in the determines and documents that the industry, CMS, and FDA experience. collection, processing, compatibility donor’s health permits the collection Based on information from industry, we testing, storage, and distribution of each procedure, and that the donation estimate that there are approximately

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38.3 million donations of Source Plasma indicating that the product was collecting establishments to notify from approximately 2 million donors manufactured from a donation found to onsite and to explain why the donor is and approximately 15 million donations be reactive for the identified relevant determined not to be suitable for of Whole Blood and apheresis Red transfusion-transmitted infection(s). In donating. Based on such available Blood Cells including approximately addition, on the rare occasion when a information, we estimate that two-thirds 34,500 (approximately 0.23 percent of human blood or blood component with (1,156) of the 1,734 blood collecting 15 million) autologous donations, from a reactive screening test is the only establishments provided onsite approximately 10.9 million donors. component available for a medical additional information and counseling Assuming each autologous donor makes device that does not require a reactive to a donor determined not to be eligible an average of 1.1 donations, FDA component, then a warning statement for donation as usual and customary estimates that there are approximately must be affixed to the medical device. business practice. Consequently, we 31,364 autologous donors (34,500 To account for this rare occasion under estimate that only approximately one- autologous/1.1 average donations). § 610.42(a), we estimate that the third, or 578 of the 1,734 blood FDA estimates that approximately warning statement would be necessary collecting establishments would need to 0.19 percent (21,000/10,794,000) of the no more than once a year. provide, under § 630.40(a), additional 72,000 donations that are donated FDA estimates that approximately information and onsite counseling to the specifically for the use of an identified 3,021 repeat donors will test reactive on estimated 429,000 (one-third of recipient would be tested under the a screening test for HIV. We also approximately 1,287,000) ineligible dedicated donors’ testing provisions in estimate that an average of three donors. § 610.40(c)(1)(ii). components was made from each It is estimated that another 4.5 percent Under § 610.40(g)(2) and (h)(2)(ii)(A), donation. Under § 610.46(a)(1)(ii)(B) and of 10 million potential donors (450,000 Source Leukocytes, a licensed product (a)(3), this estimate results in 9,063 donors) are deferred annually based on that is used in the manufacture of (3,021 × 3) notifications of the HIV test results. We estimate that interferon, which requires rapid screening test results to consignees by approximately 95 percent of the preparation from blood, is currently collecting establishments for the establishments that collect 99 percent of shipped prior to completion of testing purpose of quarantining affected blood the blood and blood components notify for evidence of relevant transfusion- and blood components, and another donors who have reactive test results for transmitted infections. Shipments of 9,063 (3,021 × 3) notifications to HIV, hepatitis B virus, HCV, human T- Source Leukocytes are approved under consignees of subsequent test results. lymphotropic virus, and syphilis as a biologics license application and each We estimate that approximately 4,961 usual and customary business practice. shipment does not have to be reported consignees will be required under Consequently, 5 percent of the 1,623 to the Agency. Based on information § 610.46(b)(3) to notify transfusion licensed establishments (81) collecting 1 from CBER’s database system, FDA recipients, their legal representatives, or percent (4,050) of the deferred donors receives less than one application per physicians of record an average of 0.35 (405,000) would notify donors under year from manufacturers of Source times per year resulting in a total § 630.40(a). Leukocytes. However, for calculation number of 1,755 (585 confirmed As part of usual and customary purposes, we are estimating one positive repeat donors × 3) notifications. business practice, collecting application annually. Also under § 610.46(b)(3), we estimate establishments notify an autologous According to CBER’s database system, and include the time to gather test donor’s referring physician of reactive there are approximately 15 licensed results and records for each recipient test results obtained during the donation manufacturers that ship known reactive and to accommodate multiple attempts process required under § 630.40(d)(1). human blood or blood components to contact the recipient. However, we estimate that under § 610.40(h)(2)(ii)(C) and (D). FDA Furthermore, we estimate that approximately 5 percent of the 1,054 estimates that each manufacturer would approximately 6,799 repeat donors per blood collection establishments (53) ship an estimated 1 unit of human blood year would test reactive for antibody to may not notify the referring physicians or blood components per month (12 per HCV. Under § 610.47(a)(1)(ii)(B) and of the estimated 2 percent of 31,364 year) that would require two labels; one (a)(3), collecting establishments would autologous donors with the initial as reactive for the appropriate screening notify the consignee two times for each reactive test results (627) as their usual test under § 610.40(h)(2)(ii)(C), and the of the 20,397 (6,799 × 3 components) and customary business practice. other stating the exempted use components prepared from these The recordkeeping chart reflects the specifically approved by FDA under donations, once for quarantine purposes estimate that approximately 95 percent § 610.40(h)(2)(ii)(D). and again with additional HCV test of the recordkeepers, which collect 99 Based on information received from results for a total of 40,794 (20,397 × 2) percent of the blood supply, have industry, we estimate that notifications as an annual ongoing developed SOPs as part of their approximately 7,544 donations will test burden. Under § 610.47(b)(3), we customary and usual business practice. reactive by a screening test for syphilis estimate that approximately 4,961 Establishments may minimize burdens and be determined to be biological false consignees would notify approximately associated with CGMP and related positives by additional testing annually. 2,050 recipients or their physicians of regulations by using model standards These units would be labeled according record annually. developed by industries’ accreditation to § 610.40(h)(2)(vi). Based on industry estimates, organizations. These accreditation Human blood or a blood component approximately 14.3 percent of organizations represent almost all with a reactive screening test, as a approximately 9 million potential registered blood establishments. component of a medical device, is an donors (1,287,000 donors) who come to Under § 606.160(b)(1)(x), we estimate integral part of the medical device, e.g., donate annually are determined not to the total annual records based on the a positive control for an in vitro be eligible for donation prior to approximately 1,287,000 donors diagnostic testing kit. It is usual and collection because of failure to satisfy determined not to be eligible to donate customary business practice for eligibility criteria. It is the usual and and each of the estimated 1,692,000 manufacturers to include on the customary business practice of (1,287,000 + 405,000) donors deferred container label a warning statement approximately 1,734 (1,054 + 680) blood based on reactive test results for

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evidence of infection because of donors under § 630.35(b). FDA also day notice requesting public comment relevant transfusion-transmitted estimates the average time for each on the proposed collection of infections. Under § 606.160(b)(1)(xi), submission. information. Although one comment only the 1,734 registered blood FDA permits the shipment of untested was received, it was not responsive to establishments collect autologous or incompletely tested human blood or the four collection of information topics donations and, therefore, are required to blood components in rare medical solicited and therefore will not be notify referring physicians. We estimate emergencies and when appropriately discussed in this document. documented (§ 610.40(g)(1)). We that 4.5 percent of the 31,364 autologous The average burden per response donors (1,411) will be deferred under estimate the recordkeeping under § 610.40(g)(1) to be minimal with one or (hours) and average burden per § 610.41, which in turn will lead to the fewer occurrences per year. The recordkeeping (hours) are based on notification of their referring physicians. reporting of test results to the consignee estimates received from industry or FDA Under § 610.41(b), FDA estimates that in § 610.40(g) is part of the usual and experience with similar reporting or there would be 25 submissions for customary business practice of blood recordkeeping requirements. requalification of donors. In addition, establishments. FDA estimates the burden of this FDA estimates that there would be only In the Federal Register of January 23, collection of information as follows: three notifications for requalification of 2018 (83 FR 3165), FDA published a 60-

TABLE 1—ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN 1

Number of Average 21 CFR section Number of responses per Total annual burden per Total hours respondents respondent responses response

606.170(b) 2 ...... 81 1 81 20 1,620 610.40(g)(2) ...... 1 1 1 1 1 610.41(b) ...... 1,623 0.015 25 7 175 610.40(h)(2)(ii)(A) ...... 1 1 1 1 1 630.35(b) ...... 1,623 0.002 3 7 21

Total ...... 1,818 1 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. 2 The reporting requirement in § 640.73, which addresses the reporting of fatal donor reactions, is included in the estimate for § 606.170(b).

TABLE 2—ESTIMATED ANNUAL RECORDKEEPING BURDEN 1

Number of Average 21 CFR section/activity Number of records per Total annual burden per Total hours recordkeepers recordkeeper records recordkeeping

606.100(b) 2 ...... 5 363 1 363 24 ...... 8,712 606.100(c) ...... 5 363 10 3,630 1 ...... 3,630 606.110(a) 3 ...... 6 45 1 45 0.5 (30 min) ... 23 606.151(e) ...... 5 363 12 4,356 0.08 (5 min.) .. 348 606.160 4 ...... 5 363 1,055.096 383,000 0.75 (45 min.) 287,250 606.160(b)(1)(viii) HIV consignee notification ...... 1,734 10.4533 18,126 0.17 (10 min.) 3,081 0.17 (10 min.) 4,961 3.6537 18,126 3,081 606.160(b)(1)(viii) HCV consignee notification ...... 1,734 23.5259 40,794 0.17 (10 min.) 6,935 0.17 (10 min) 4,961 8.2229 40,794 6,935 HIV recipient notification ...... 4,961 0.3538 1,755 0.17 (10 min.) 298 HCV recipient notification ...... 4,961 0.4132 2,050 0.17 (10 min.) 349 606.160(b)(1)(x) ...... 2,303 734.6939 1,692,000 0.05 (3 min.) .. 84,600 606.160(b)(1)(xi) ...... 1,734 0.8137 1,411 0.05 (3 min.) .. 71 606.165 ...... 5 363 1,055.096 383,000 0.08 (5 min.) .. 30,640 606.170(a) ...... 5 363 12 4,356 1 ...... 4,356 610.40(g)(1) ...... 2,303 1 2,303 0.5 (30 min.) .. 1,152 630.15(a)(1)(ii)(B) ...... 1,734 1 1,734 1 ...... 1,734 630.20(c) ...... 1,734 1 1,734 1 ...... 1,734

Total ...... 444,930 1 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. 2 The recordkeeping requirements in §§ 606.171, 610.46(a) and (b), 610.47(a) and (b), 630.5(d), 630.10(c)(1) and (2), and 640.66, which address the maintenance of SOPs, are included in the estimate for § 606.100(b). 3 The recordkeeping requirements in § 640.27(b), which address the maintenance of donor health records for the plateletpheresis, are included in the estimate for § 606.110(a). 4 The recordkeeping requirements in §§ 606.110(a)(2); 630.5(b)(1)(i); 630.109(f)(2) and (4); 630.10(g)(2)(i); 630.15(a)(1)(ii)(A) and (B); 630.15(b)(2), (b)(7)(i) and (iii); 630.20(a) and (b); 640.21(e)(4); 640.25(b)(4) and (c)(1); 640.31(b); 640.33(b); 640.51(b); 640.53(b) and (c); 640.56(b) and (d); 630.15(b)(2); 640.65(b)(2)(i); 640.71(b)(1); 640.72; 640.73; and 640.76(a) and (b), which address the maintenance of various records are included in the estimate for § 606.160. 5 Five percent of establishments that fall under CLIA that transfuse blood and components and FDA-registered blood establishments (0.05 × 4,961 + 2,303 = 363). 6 Five percent of plateletpheresis and leukopheresis establishments (0.05 × 901 = 45).

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TABLE 3—ESTIMATED ANNUAL THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURE BURDEN 1

Number of Number of disclosures Total annual Average 21 CFR section respondents per disclosures burden per Total hours respondent disclosure

606.145(c) ...... 4,961 0.2822 1,400 0.02...... 28 606.170(a) ...... 2 363 12 4,356 0.5 (30 min.) .. 2,178 610.40(c)(1)(ii) ...... 2,303 0.0595 137 0.08 (5 min.) .. 11 610.40(h)(2)(ii)(C) and (h)(2)(ii)(D) ...... 15 12 180 0.20 (12 min.) 36 610.40(h)(2)(vi) ...... 2,303 3.28 7,554 0.08 (5 min.) .. 604 610.42(a) ...... 1 1 1 1 ...... 1 610.46(a)(1)(ii)(B) ...... 1,734 5.2266 9,063 0.17 (10 min.) 1,541 610.46(a)(3) ...... 1,734 5.2266 9,063 0.17 (10 min.) 1,541 610.46(b)(3) ...... 4,961 0.3538 1,755 1...... 1,755 610.47(a)(1)(ii)(B) ...... 1,734 11.7630 20,397 0.17 (10 min.) 3,467 610.47(a)(3) ...... 1,734 11.7630 20,397 0.17 (10 min.) 3,467 610.47(b)(3) ...... 4,961 0.4132 2,050 1...... 2,050 630.40(a) 3 ...... 578 742.214 429,000 0.08 (5 min.) .. 34,320 630.40(a) 4 ...... 81 50 4,050 1.5 ...... 6,075 630.40(d)(1) ...... 53 11.83 627 1...... 627

Total ...... 57,701 1 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. 2 Five percent of establishments that fall under CLIA that transfuse blood and components and FDA-registered blood establishments (0.05 × 4,961 + 2,303 = 363). 3 Notification of donors determined not to be eligible for donation based on failure to satisfy eligibility criteria. 4 Notification of donors deferred based on reactive test results for evidence of infection due to relevant transfusion-transmitted infections.

The burden for this information Maryland 20857, Room 5E29. The and Commerce. The Committee also collection has changed since the last conference call-in number: 1–800–857– develops, publishes, and implements OMB approval. Because of a slight 9729 and Passcode: 1318150. The performance measures and guidelines decrease in the number of blood webinar link is https:// for longitudinal evaluations of programs establishments during the last 3 years, hrsa.connectsolutions.com/actpcmd. authorized under Title VII, Part C, of the FDA has decreased our recordkeeping FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PHSA, and recommends appropriation and third-party disclosure burden Anyone requesting information levels for programs under this Part. estimates. regarding the ACTPCMD should contact During the May 3–4, 2018, meeting, Dated: April 12, 2018. Dr. Kennita R. Carter, Designated ACTPCMD will review the impact of the Leslie Kux, Federal Official (DFO), Division of Title VII, Section 747 and oral health Associate Commissioner for Policy. Medicine and Dentistry, Bureau of training programs, and make [FR Doc. 2018–07972 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Health Workforce, HRSA, in one of recommendations on funding and BILLING CODE 4164–01–P three ways: (1) Send a request to the appropriation levels. In addition, the following address: Dr. Kennita R. Carter, Committee will identify its strategic DFO, Division of Medicine and priorities for the coming year, and DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Dentistry, HRSA, 5600 Fishers Lane, discuss issues related to pending HUMAN SERVICES Room 15N–116, Rockville, MD 20857; Committee reports on the integration of (2) call 301–945–3505; or (3) send an behavioral health into primary care and Health Resources and Services email to [email protected]. oral health training, and clinical trainee Administration SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and faculty well-being and resilience. ACTPCMD provides advice and Information about ACTPCMD and the Advisory Committee on Training in recommendations to the Secretary of the agenda for this meeting is located on the Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry Department of Health and Human ACTPCMD website at https:// AGENCY: Health Resources and Service Services on policy, program www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/ Administration (HRSA), Department of development, and other matters of primarycare-dentist/index.html. Please Health and Human Services (HHS). significance concerning the activities note that agenda items are subject to ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory under section 747 of Title VII of the change as priorities dictate. Committee meeting. Public Health Service Act (PHSA). Members of the public will have the ACTPCMD prepares an annual report opportunity to provide comments. SUMMARY: In accordance with the describing the activities of the Public participants may submit written Federal Advisory Committee Act, this Committee, including findings and statements in advance of the scheduled notice announces that the Advisory recommendations made by the meeting. Oral comments will be Committee on Training in Primary Care Committee concerning the activities honored in the order they are requested Medicine and Dentistry (ACTPCMD) under section 747, as well as training and may be limited as time allows. will hold a public meeting. programs in oral health and dentistry. Requests to make oral comments or DATES: Thursday, May 3, 2018, from The annual report is submitted to the provide written comments to the 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, May Secretary and ranking members of the ACTPCMD should be sent to Dr. Carter, 4, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. Senate Committee on Health, Education, DFO, using the contact information ADDRESSES: The address for the meeting Labor and Pensions, and the House of above at least three business days prior is 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Representatives Committee on Energy to the meeting.

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The Committee also will discuss [FR Doc. 2018–07910 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] support the exchange of electronic any recent developments resulting from BILLING CODE 4165–15–P health information between covered the initial wave of the Medicare Card entities. The standards are for retail Project roll out. pharmacy and medical transactions. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND The times and topics are subject to NCVHS is working on the HUMAN SERVICES change. Please refer to the posted development of a standards update and agenda for any updates. adoption roadmap (the predictability National Committee on Vital and Health Contact Persons for More Information: roadmap), in collaboration with Statistics: Meeting Substantive program information may industry stakeholders and the Standards be obtained from Rebecca Hines, MHS, Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Development Organizations (SDOs). The Committee Act, the Department of Executive Secretary, NCVHS, National purpose of this roadmap is to improve Health and Human Services (HHS) Center for Health Statistics, Centers for the predictability of the update and announces the following advisory Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 adoption process of the standards and committee meeting. Toledo Road, Hyattsville, Maryland operating rules. It is the intent of the Name: National Committee on Vital 20782, telephone (301) 458–4715. collaboration effort to identify the and Health Statistics (NCVHS), Full Summaries of meetings and a roster of barriers to updating and adopting Committee Meeting. Committee members are available on the standards and make constructive, Date and Times: Tuesday, May 15, home page of the NCVHS website: actionable recommendations for all 2018: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT), www.ncvhs.hhs.gov, where further parties, so that covered entities can Wednesday, May 16, 2018: 8:30 a.m.– information including an agenda and more effectively conduct their business, 2:45 p.m. (EDT). instructions to access the audio operational and technical strategic Place: U.S. Department of Health and broadcast of the meetings will also be planning. Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey posted. NCVHS held a visioning exercise with Building, 200 Independence Avenue Should you require reasonable the Standards Development SW, Rm. 705A, Washington, DC 20201. accommodation, please contact the CDC Organizations (SDOs) in August 2017, Status: Open. Office of Equal Employment and developed a set of draft action steps Purpose: At the May 15–16, 2018 Opportunity on (770) 488–3210 as soon and recommendations. The next step meeting, the Committee will hear as possible. towards finalizing recommendations for presentations, hold discussions on Dated: April 10, 2018. the Secretary, is to convene a group of several health data policy topics and Laina Bush, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) who work on activities outlined in the work with the standards and operating NCVHS 2018 workplan. Anticipated Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Office of the Assistant Secretary rules as end users, with health care action items during this meeting include for Planning and Evaluation. leaders from various fields of health a letter to the Secretary and a summary [FR Doc. 2018–07928 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] care technology. The CIOs and health report of the hearing held September care innovators will exchange BILLING CODE 4151–05–P 2017 on the topic of the national vital information based on their experience records and vital statistics systems. In and expertise. The CIOs will discuss addition, a letter to the Secretary DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND their changing business and technology regarding the Committee’s HUMAN SERVICES needs specifically as these pertain to the recommendations resulting from the standards that have been adopted under March Standards Subcommittee Hearing National Committee on Vital and Health HIPAA such as claims, eligibility, on NCPDP Updates will be considered Statistics: Meeting referrals and authorizations. Some for approval. The Office of the National individuals will share their experience Coordinator (ONC) will give an update Pursuant to the Federal Advisory using the standards day to day, and to and the Committee will discuss its Committee Act, the Department of increase efficiencies in their collaboration with ONC and its advisory Health and Human Services (HHS) organizations. Other participants will committee HITAC. Subcommittee announces the following advisory share their experience implementing or activities for discussion include the CIO committee meeting. seeing innovative technology being used Forum to be held in May and the Name: National Committee on Vital for the exchange of electronic health Predictability Roadmap as part of the and Health Statistics (NCVHS), care information. Standards Subcommittee’s project to Standards Subcommittee Meeting. identify possible approaches to improve Date and Times: Thursday, May 17, 1 Along with Section 1104(c) of the Patient predictability and improvements in the 2018: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (EDT). Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010.

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During the second part of the forum, & Medicaid Services, Office of relationship between the United States the group will engage in an open Information Technology, Division of (U.S.) and Indian Tribes. Through the discussion about the roadmap themes National Standards, 7500 Security TSGP, Tribes negotiate with the IHS to and develop additional action items and Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland, 21244, assume Programs, Services, Functions, recommendations for the Secretary. The telephone (443) 615–1309. Summaries and Activities (PSFAs), or portions roadmap themes and their problem of meetings and a roster of Committee thereof, which gives Tribes the authority statements are listed below: members are available on the NCVHS to manage and tailor health care 1. Standards Development and update website: www.ncvhs.hhs.gov, where programs in a manner that best fits the process. Frequency of updates to further information including an agenda needs of their communities. standards and operating rules is not and instructions to access the live audio Participation in the TSGP affords aligned with industry business and broadcast of the meetings will also be Tribes the most flexibility to tailor technical changes and does not enable posted. health care PSFAs and is one of three covered entities, trading partners, or Should you require reasonable ways that Tribes can choose to obtain business associates to take advantage of accommodation, please contact the CDC health care from the Federal developments in technology. Office of Equal Employment Government for their citizens. 2. Governance, or oversight of the Opportunity on (770) 488–3210 as soon Specifically, Tribes can choose to: (1) standards review process (currently the as possible. Receive health care services directly Designated Standards Maintenance from the IHS, (2) contract with the IHS Dated: April 10, 2018. Organization or DSMO process to administer individual programs and established through regulation). Current Laina Bush, services the IHS would otherwise coordinating body (i.e., the DSMO) is Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and provide (referred to as Title I Self- charged with oversight of standards Evaluation, Office of the Assistant Secretary Determination Contracting, and (3) revision priorities but may be operating for Planning and Evaluation. compact with the IHS to assume control with too narrow a charter or lacking the [FR Doc. 2018–07926 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] over health care programs the IHS authority and resources to be effective. BILLING CODE 4151–05–P would otherwise provide (referred to as 3. Federal regulatory process to adopt Title V Self-Governance Compacting or new versions of standards. The Federal the TSGP). These options are not process for adoption of standards and DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND exclusive and Tribes may choose to operating rules is lengthy, of HUMAN SERVICES combine options based on their unpredictable duration and contains Indian Health Service individual needs and circumstances. numerous checks and balances that The TSGP is a tribally driven duplicate similar processes within the Office of Tribal Self-Governance; initiative, and strong Federal-Tribal standards development organizations. Negotiation Cooperative Agreement partnerships are essential to the The lack of predictability and timeliness program’s success. The IHS established jeopardizes the smooth adoption and Announcement Type: New—Limited the OTSG to implement the Tribal Self- uptake of standards and operating rules Competition Governance authorities under the once they are developed and published Funding Announcement Number: HHS– ISDEAA. The primary OTSG functions by the SDO. 2018–IHS–TSGN–0001 are to: (1) Serve as the primary liaison 4. Data harmonization. The lack of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance and advocate for Tribes participating in data cohesion due to inconsistencies in Number: 93.444 the TSGP, (2) develop, direct, and data dictionaries and data elements Key Dates implement TSGP policies and across SDOs jeopardizes procedures, (3) provide information and interoperability. Application Deadline Date: June 17, technical assistance to Self-Governance 5. Inclusion of non-covered entities 2018 Tribes, and (4) advise the IHS Director under HIPAA. Covered entities include Review Date: June 25–29, 2018 on compliance with TSGP policies, providers, health plans and health care Earliest Anticipated Start Date: July 15, regulations, and guidelines. Each IHS clearinghouses. Vendors and other 2018 Area has an Agency Lead Negotiator business associates are not covered Tribal Resolutions Due Date: June 17, (ALN), designated by the IHS Director to entities but often play a role in the 2018 act on his or her behalf, who has exchange and/or processing of the I. Funding Opportunity Description authority to negotiate Self-Governance adopted standards. The Federal Compacts and Funding Agreements government is limited in its authority Statutory Authority (FA). Prospective Tribes interested in over non-covered entities. This impacts The Indian Health Service (IHS) participating in the TSGP should the use of standards in a variety of ways, Office of Tribal Self-Governance (OTSG) contact their respective ALN to begin from costs to actual utilization. is accepting applications for Negotiation the Self-Governance planning process. The times and topics are subject to Cooperative Agreements for the Tribal Also, Tribes currently participating in change. Please refer to the posted Self-Governance Program (TSGP). This the TSGP, who are interested in agenda for any updates. program is authorized under: Title V of expanding existing or adding new Contact Persons for More Information: the Indian Self-Determination and PSFAs, should also contact their Substantive program information may Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), 25 respective ALN to discuss the best be obtained from Rebecca Hines, MHS, U.S.C. 5383(e). This program is methods for expanding or adding new Executive Secretary, NCVHS, National described in the Catalog of Federal PSFAs. Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Domestic Assistance (CFDA) under Purpose Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 93.444. Toledo Road, Hyattsville, Maryland The purpose of this Negotiation 20782, telephone (301) 458–4715. Background Cooperative Agreement is to provide Information pertaining to meeting The TSGP is more than an IHS Tribes with resources to help defray the content may be obtained from Lorraine program; it is an expression of the costs associated with preparing for and Doo, MSW, MPH, Centers for Medicare Government-to-Government engaging in TSGP negotiations. TSGP

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negotiations are a dynamic, evolving, those PSFAs. A thorough planning in planning, organizes meetings and tribally driven process that requires phase improves timeliness and efficient between the Tribe and the IHS, and careful planning, preparation and negotiations and ensures that the Tribe coordinates the Agency’s response to sharing of precise, up-to-date is fully prepared to assume the transfer Tribal questions during the negotiations information by both Tribal and Federal of IHS PSFAs to the Tribal health process. The ALN role requires detailed parties. Because each Tribal situation is program. knowledge of the IHS, awareness of unique, a Tribe’s successful transition During pre-negotiations, the Tribal current policy and practice, and into the TSGP, or expansion of their and Federal negotiation teams review understanding of the rights and current program, requires focused and discuss issues identified during the authorities available to a Tribe under discussions between the Federal and planning phase. Pre-negotiations Title V of the ISDEAA. Tribal negotiation teams about the provide an opportunity for the Tribe In post-negotiations, after the Tribe’s specific health care concerns and the IHS to identify and discuss Compact, FA and all negotiations are and plans. One of the hallmarks of the issues directly related to the Tribe’s complete, the documents are signed by TSGP is the collaborative nature of the Compact, FA and Tribal shares. They the authorizing Tribal official and negotiations process, which is designed may take the form of a formal meeting submitted to the ALN who reviews the to: (1) Enable a Tribe to set its own or a series of informal meetings or final package to ensure each document priorities when assuming responsibility conference calls. accurately reflects what was negotiated. for IHS PSFAs, (2) observe and respect In advance of final negotiations, the Once the ALN completes this review, the Government-to-Government Tribe should work with the IHS to then the final package is submitted to relationship between the U.S. and each secure the following: (1) Program titles the OTSG to be prepared for the IHS Tribe, and (3) involve the active and descriptions, (2) financial tables Director’s signature, provided that no participation of both Tribal and IHS and information, (3) information related outstanding issues delay or prevent representatives, including the OTSG. to the identification and justification of signature. After the Compact and FA Negotiations are a method of residuals, and (4) the basis for have been signed by both parties, they determining and agreeing upon the determining Tribal shares (distribution become legally binding and enforceable terms and provisions of a Tribe’s formula). The Tribe may also wish to agreements. A signed Compact and FA Compact and FA, the implementation discuss financial materials that show are necessary for the payment process to documents required for the Tribe to estimated funding for next year, and the begin. The negotiating Tribe then enter into the TSGP. The Compact sets increases or decreases in funding it may becomes a ‘‘Self-Governance Tribe’’ and forth the general terms of the receive in the current year, as well as a participant in the TSGP. Government-to-Government the basis for those changes. Acquiring a Negotiation Cooperative Having reviewed the draft documents relationship between the Tribe and the Agreement is not a prerequisite to enter and funding tables, at final negotiations Secretary of the U.S. Department of the TSGP. A Tribe may use other both negotiation teams work together in resources to develop and negotiate its Health and Human Services (HHS). The good faith to determine and agree upon FA: (1) Describes the length of the the terms and provisions of the Tribe’s Compact and FA. See 42 CFR 137.26. agreement (whether it will be annual or Compact and FA. Negotiations are not Tribes that receive a Negotiation multi-year), (2) identifies the PSFAs, or an allocation process; they provide an Cooperative Agreement are not portions thereof, the Tribe will assume, opportunity to mutually review and obligated to participate in Title V and (3) specifies the amount of funding discuss budget and program issues. As may choose to delay or decline associated with the Tribal assumption, issues arise, both negotiations teams participation or expansion in the TSGP. and (4) includes terms required by work through the issues to reach Limited Competition Justification Federal statute and other terms agreed agreement on the final documents. to by the parties. Both documents are There are various entities involved There is limited competition under required to participate in the TSGP and throughout the negotiations process. For this announcement because the they are mutually negotiated agreements example, a Tribal government selects its authorizing legislation restricts that become legally binding and representative(s) for negotiations and eligibility to Tribes that meet specific mutually enforceable after both parties the Tribal negotiations team, which may criteria identified in Section III. sign the documents. Either document include a Tribal leader from the Eligibility Criteria, 1. Eligibility, A. See can be renegotiated at the request of the governing body, a Tribal health director, 25 U.S.C. 5383(e); 42 CFR 137.10 and 42 Tribe. technical and program staff, legal CFR 137.24–26. The negotiations process has four counsel, and other consultants. II. Award Information major stages, including: (1) Planning, (2) Regardless of the composition of the pre-negotiations, (3) negotiations, and Tribal team, Tribal representatives must Type of Award (4) post-negotiations. Title V of the have decision making authority from the Cooperative Agreement. ISDEAA requires that a Tribe or Tribal Tribal governing body to successfully organization complete a planning phase negotiate and agree to the provisions Estimated Funds Available to the satisfaction of the Tribe. The within the agreements. The Federal The total amount of funding planning phase must include legal and negotiations team is led by the ALN and identified for the current fiscal year (FY) budgetary research and internal Tribal may include area and headquarters staff, 2018 is approximately $240,000. Government planning and including staff from the OTSG, the Individual award amounts are organizational preparation relating to Office of Finance and Accounting, and anticipated to be $48,000. The amount the administration of health care the Office of the General Counsel. The of funding available for awards issued programs. See 25 U.S.C. 5383(d). The ALN is the only member of the Federal under this announcement are subject to planning phase is critical to negotiations negotiations team with delegated the availability of appropriations and and helps Tribes make informed authority to negotiate on behalf of the budgetary priorities of the Agency. The decisions about which PSFAs to assume IHS Director. The ALN is the designated IHS is under no obligation to make and what organizational changes or official that provides Tribes with Self- awards that are selected for funding modifications are necessary to support Governance information, assists Tribes under this announcement.

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Anticipated Number of Awards III. Eligibility Information Meeting the eligibility criteria for a Negotiation Cooperative Agreement 1. Eligibility Approximately five awards will be does not mean that a Tribe/Tribal issued under this program To be eligible for the New Limited Organization is eligible for participation announcement. Competition Negotiation Cooperative in the IHS TSGP under Title V of the Period of Performance Agreement under this announcement, ISDEAA. See 25 U.S.C. 5383; 42 CFR an applicant must: 137.15–23. For additional information The period of performance is for one (A) Be an ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ as defined on the eligibility for the IHS TSGP, year and runs from July 15, 2018, to July in 25 U.S.C. 5304(e); a ‘‘Tribal please visit the ‘‘Eligibility and 14, 2019. Organization’’ as defined in 25 U.S.C. Funding’’ page on the OTSG website Cooperative Agreement 5304(l); or an ‘‘Inter-Tribal Consortium: located at: http://www.ihs.gov/ as defined at 42 CFR 137.10. However, SelfGovernance. Cooperative agreements awarded by Alaska Native Villages or Alaska Native Note: Please refer to Section IV.2 the Department of Health and Human Village Corporations are not eligible if (Application and Submission Information/ Services (HHS) are administered under they are located within the area served Subsection 2, Content and Form of the same policies as a grant. However, by an Alaska Native regional health Application Submission) for additional proof the IHS is required to have substantial entity. See Consolidated Appropriations of applicant status documents required, such programmatic involvement in the Act, 2014, Public Law 113–76. By as Tribal resolutions, proof of non-profit status, etc. project during the entire award segment. statute, the Native Village of Eyak, Below is a detailed description of the Eastern Aleutian Tribes, and the 2. Cost Sharing or Matching level of involvement required for both Council for Athabascan Tribal the IHS and the grantee. The IHS will Governments have also been deemed The IHS does not require matching be responsible for activities listed under Alaska Native regional health entities funds or cost sharing for grants or section A and the grantee will be and therefore are eligible to apply. cooperative agreements. responsible for activities listed under Those Alaska Tribes not represented by 3. Other Requirements section B as stated: a Self-Governance Tribal consortium FA If application budgets exceed the within their area may still be considered Substantial Involvement Description for highest dollar amount outlined under to participate in the TSGP. the Cooperative Agreement the ‘‘Estimated Funds Available’’ (B) Submit Tribal resolution(s) from section within this funding A. IHS Programmatic Involvement the appropriate governing body of each announcement, the application will be Indian Tribe to be served by the considered ineligible and will not be (1) Provide descriptions of PSFAs and ISDEAA Compact authorizing the associated funding at all organizational reviewed for further consideration. If submission of the Negotiation deemed ineligible, the IHS will not levels (Service Unit, Area, and Cooperative Agreement. Tribal consortia Headquarters), including funding return the application. The applicant applying for a TSGP Negotiation will be notified by email by the Division formulas and methodologies related to Cooperative Agreement shall submit determining Tribal shares. of Grants Management (DGM) of this Tribal Council resolutions from each decision. (2) Meet with Negotiation Cooperative Tribe in the consortium. Tribal Agreement recipients to provide resolutions can be attached to the Tribal Resolution(s) program information and discuss electronic online application. Submit Tribal resolution(s) from the methods currently used to manage and (C) Demonstrate for three fiscal years, appropriate governing body of the deliver health care. financial stability and financial Indian Tribe to be served by the (3) Identify and provide statutes, management capability. The Indian ISDEAA Compact authorizing the regulations, and policies that provide Tribe must provide evidence that, for submission of a Negotiation Cooperative authority for administering IHS the three fiscal years prior to requesting Agreement application. Tribal consortia programs. participation in the TSGP, the Indian applying for a TSGP Negotiation (4) Provide technical assistance on the Tribe has had no uncorrected significant Cooperative Agreement shall submit IHS budget, Tribal shares, and other and material audit exceptions in the Tribal Council resolutions from each topics as needed. required annual audit of the Indian Tribe in the consortium. Tribal Tribe’s Self-Determination Contracts or resolutions can be attached to the B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement Self-Governance FAs with any Federal electronic online application. Award Activities Agency. See 25 U.S.C. 5383; 42 CFR An official signed Tribal resolution 137.15–23. must be received by the DGM prior to (1) Determine the PSFAs that will be For Tribes or Tribal organizations (T/ a Notice of Award (NoA) being issued negotiated into the Tribe’s Compact and TO) that expended $750,000 or more to any applicant selected for funding. FA. Prepare and discuss each Program, ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after However, if an official signed Tribal Service Function and Activity in December 31, 2003) in Federal awards, resolution cannot be submitted with the comparison to the current level of the OTSG shall retrieve the audits electronic application submission prior services provided so that an informed directly from the Federal Audit to the official application deadline date, decision can be made on new or Clearinghouse. then a draft Tribal resolution is expanded program assumption. For T/TO that expended less than acceptable and must be submitted by (2) Identify Tribal shares associated $750,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years the deadline in order for the application with the PSFAs that will be included in ending after December 31, 2003) in to be considered complete and eligible the FA. Federal awards, the T/TO must provide for review. The draft Tribal resolution is (3) Develop the terms and conditions evidence of the program review not in lieu of the required signed that will be set for in both the Compact correspondence from IHS or Bureau of resolution, but is acceptable until a and FA to submit to the ALN prior to Indian Affairs officials. See 42 CFR signed resolution is received. If an negotiations. 137.21–23. official signed Tribal resolution is not

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received by DGM when funding • Organizational Chart (optional). Knowledge and expertise to assume or decisions are made, then a (NoA) will • Documentation of current Office of expand PSFAs, and (2) the not be issued to that applicant and they Management and Budget (OMB) administrative infrastructure to support will not receive any IHS funds until Financial Audit. the assumption of PSFAs. Identify the such time as they have submitted a Acceptable forms of documentation need for assistance and how the signed resolution to the Grants include: Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Management Specialist listed in this Æ Email confirmation from Federal would benefit the health activities the Funding Announcement. Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) that audits Tribe is preparing to assume or expand. An applicant submitting Tribal were submitted; or resolution(s) after the initial application Æ Face sheets from audit reports. Part B: Program Planning and submission due date is required to These can be found on the FAC website: Evaluation (4 page limit) ensure the information was received by https://harvester.census.gov/facdissem/ Section 1: Program Plans the IHS by obtaining documentation Main.aspx. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and confirming delivery (i.e., FedEx Approach Public Policy Requirements tracking, postal return receipt, etc.). State in measureable terms the All Federal wide public policies objectives and appropriate activities to IV. Application and Submission apply to IHS grants and cooperative Information achieve the following Negotiation agreements with exception of the Cooperative Agreement recipient award 1. Obtaining Application Materials Discrimination Policy. activities: The application package and detailed Requirements for Project and Budget (A) Determine the PSFAs that will be instructions for this announcement can Narratives negotiated into the Tribe’s Compact and FA. Prepare and discuss each Program, be found at: http://www.Grants.gov or A. Project Narrative: This narrative Service, Function, and Activity in http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/. should be a separate Word document Questions regarding the electronic comparison to the current level of that is not to exceed ten pages and must application process may be directed to services provided so that an informed be single-spaced, type written, have Mr. Paul Gettys at (301) 443–2114 or decision can be made on new or consecutively numbered pages, use (301) 443–5204. expanded program assumption. black type not smaller than 12 points, (B) Identify Tribal shares associated 2. Content and Form Application and be printed on one side only of with the PSFAs that will be included in Submission 1 2″ ″ standard size 8 ⁄ x 11 paper. the FA. The applicant must include the Be sure to succinctly answer all (C) Develop the terms and conditions project narrative as an attachment to the questions listed under the evaluation that will be set forth in both the application package. Mandatory criteria (refer to Section V.1, Evaluation Compact and FA to submit to the ALN documents for all applicants include: criteria in this announcement) and place prior to negotiations. • Table of contents. all responses and required information (D) Describe fully and clearly how the • Abstract (one page) summarizing in the correct section (noted below), or Tribe’s proposal will result in an the project. they will not be considered or scored. improved approach to managing the • Application forms: These narratives will assist the Æ PSFAs to be assumed or expanded. SF–424, Application for Federal Objective Review Committee (ORC) in Include how the Tribe plans to Assistance. becoming familiar with the applicant’s demonstrate improved health services to Æ SF–424A, Budget Information— activities and accomplishments prior to the community and incorporate the Non-Construction Programs. this possible cooperative agreement proposed timelines for negotiations. Æ SF–424B, Assurances—Non- award. If the narrative exceeds the page Organizational Capabilities, Key Construction Programs. limit, then only the first ten pages will Personnel, and Qualifications Line Item Budget and Narrative (must be reviewed. The ten page limit for the be single-spaced and not exceed five narrative does not include the work Describe the organizational structure pages). of the Tribe and its ability to manage the • plan, standard forms, Tribal resolutions, Project Narrative (must be single- table of contents, budget, budget proposed project. Include resumes or spaced and not exceed ten pages). justifications, narratives, and/or other position descriptions of key staff Æ Background information on the appendix items. showing requisite experience and organization. There are three parts to the narrative: expertise. If applicable, include resumes Æ Proposed scope of work, objectives, Part A—Program Information; Part B— and scope of work for consultants that and activities that provide a description Program Planning and Evaluation; and demonstrate experience and expertise of what will be accomplished, including Part C—Program Report. See below for relevant to the project. a one-page Timeframe Chart. Section 2: Program Evaluation • Tribal Resolution(s). additional details about what must be • Letters of Support from included in the narrative. Describe fully and clearly how the organization’s Board of Directors. The page limitations below are for improvements that will be made by the • 501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable). each narrative and budget submitted. Tribe to manage the health care system • Biographical sketches for all Key Part A: Program Information (4 page and identify the anticipated or expected Personnel. limit) benefits for the Tribe. Define the criteria • Contractor/Consultant resumes or to be used to evaluate objectives qualifications and scope of work. Section 1: Needs associated with the project. • Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Introduction and Need for Assistance Part C: Program Report (2 page limit) (SF–LLL). Demonstrate that the Tribe has • Certification Regarding Lobbying conducted previous Self-Governance Section 1: Describe major (GG-Lobbying Form). planning activities by clearly stating the accomplishments over the last 24 • Copy of current Negotiated Indirect results of what was learned during the months associated with the goals of this Cost rate (IDC) agreement (required in planning process. Explain how the Tribe announcement. Please identify and order to receive IDC). has determined it has the: (1) describe significant health related

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program accomplishments associated • Tribes can apply for a Planning will not be accepted for processing or with the delivery of quality health Cooperative Agreement and a considered for funding. Applicants that services. This section should highlight Negotiation Cooperative Agreement in do not adhere to the timelines for major program achievements over the the same cycle, so long as the project System for Award Management (SAM) last 24 months. proposals are different for each and/or http://www.Grants.gov Section 2: Describe major activities application. Tribes cannot apply for registration or that fail to request timely over the last 24 months. Please provide both the Planning Cooperative assistance with technical issues will not an overview of significant program Agreement and the Negotiation be considered for a waiver to submit a activities associated with the delivery of Cooperative Agreement within the same paper application. quality health services over the last 24 grant cycle with the same proposed Please be aware of the following: months. This section should address project. • Please search for the application significant program activities and • Only one Negotiation grant/ package in http://www.Grants.gov by include those related to the cooperative agreement will be awarded entering the CFDA number or the accomplishments listed in the previous per applicant per grant cycle under this Funding Opportunity Number. Both section. announcement. numbers are located in the header of • IHS will not acknowledge receipt of this announcement. B. Budget Narrative (5 page limit) applications. • If you experience technical This narrative must include a line 6. Electronic Submission Requirements challenges while submitting your item budget with a narrative application electronically, please justification for all expenditures All applications must be submitted contact Grants.gov support directly at: identifying reasonable allowable, electronically. Please use the http:// [email protected] or (800) 518–4726. allocable costs necessary to accomplish www.Grants.gov website to submit an Customer Support is available to the goals and objectives as outlined in application electronically and select the address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days the project narrative. Budget should ‘‘Search Grants’’ link on the homepage. a week (except on Federal holidays). match the scope of work described in Follow the instructions for submitting • Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain the project narrative. an application under the Package tab. a tracking number as proof of contact. Electronic copies of the application may The tracking number is helpful if there 3. Submission Dates and Times not be submitted as attachments to are technical issues that cannot be Applications must be submitted email messages addressed to IHS resolved and a waiver from the agency electronically through Grants.gov by employees or offices. must be obtained. • 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Waiver Request Applicants are strongly encouraged on the Application Deadline Date listed not to wait until the deadline date to in the Key Dates section on page one of If the applicant needs to submit a begin the application process through this announcement. Any application paper application instead of submitting Grants.gov as the registration process for received after the application deadline electronically through Grants.gov, a SAM and Grants.gov could take up to will not be accepted for processing, nor waiver must be requested. Prior fifteen working days. will it be given further consideration for approval must be requested and • Please use the optional attachment funding. Grants.gov will notify the obtained from Mr. Robert Tarwater, feature in Grants.gov to attach applicant via email if the application is Director, DGM, (see Section IV.6 below additional documentation that may be rejected. for additional information). A written requested by the DGM. If technical challenges arise and waiver request must be sent to • All applicants must comply with assistance is required with the [email protected] with a copy to any page limitation requirements electronic application process, contact [email protected]. The waiver described in this funding Grants.gov Customer Support via email must: (1) Be documented in writing announcement. to [email protected] or at (800) 518– (emails are acceptable), before • After electronically submitting the 4726. Customer Support is available to submitting a paper application, and (2) application, the applicant will receive address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days include clear justification for the need an automatic acknowledgment from a week (except on Federal holidays). If to deviate from the required electronic Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov problems persist, contact Mr. Gettys grants submission process. tracking number. The DGM will ([email protected]), DGM Grant Once the waiver request has been download the application from Systems Coordinator, by telephone at approved, the applicant will receive a Grants.gov and provide necessary copies (301) 443–2114 or (301) 443–5204. confirmation of approval email to the appropriate agency officials. Please be sure to contact Mr. Gettys at containing submission instructions and Neither the DGM nor the OTSG will least ten days prior to the application the mailing address to submit the notify the applicant that the application deadline. Please do not contact the DGM application. A copy of the written has been received. until you have received a Grants.gov approval must be submitted along with • Email applications will not be tracking number. In the event you are the hardcopy of the application that is accepted under this announcement. mailed to DGM. Paper applications that not able to obtain a tracking number, Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data call the DGM as soon as possible. are submitted without a copy of the signed waiver from the Director of the Universal Numbering System (DUNS) 4. Intergovernmental Review DGM will not be reviewed or considered All IHS applicants and grantee Executive Order 12372 requiring for funding. The applicant will be organizations are required to obtain a intergovernmental review is not notified via email of this decision by the DUNS number and maintain an active applicable to this program. Grants Management Officer of the DGM. registration in the SAM database. The Paper applications must be received by DUNS number is a unique 9-digit 5. Funding Restrictions the DGM no later than 5:00 p.m., EDT, identification number provided by D&B • Pre-award costs are not allowable. on the Application Deadline Date listed which uniquely identifies each entity. • The available funds are inclusive of in the Key Dates section on page one of The DUNS number is site specific; direct and appropriate indirect costs. this announcement. Late applications therefore, each distinct performance site

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may be assigned a DUNS number. 1. Criteria demonstrate experience and expertise Obtaining a DUNS number is easy, and relevant to the project. A. Introduction and Need for Assistance there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS (25 points) E. Categorical Budget and Budget number, you may access it through Justification (10 points) http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to Demonstrate that the Tribe has expedite the process, call (866) 705– conducted previous Self-Governance Submit a budget with a narrative 5711. planning activities by clearly stating the describing the budget request and All HHS recipients are required by the results of what was learned during the matching the scope of work described in Federal Funding Accountability and planning process. Explain how the Tribe the project narrative. Justify all Transparency Act of 2006, as amended has determined it has the: (1) expenditures identifying reasonable and (‘‘Transparency Act’’), to report Knowledge and expertise to assume or allowable costs necessary to accomplish information on sub-awards. expand PSFAs, and (2) the the goals and objectives as outlined in Accordingly, all IHS grantees must administrative infrastructure to support the project narrative. notify potential first-tier sub-recipients the assumption of PSFAs. Identify the Additional documents can be that no entity may receive a first-tier need for assistance and how the uploaded as Appendix Items in sub-award unless the entity has Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Grants.gov: provided its DUNS number to the prime would benefit the health activities the • Work plan, logic model and/or time grantee organization. This requirement Tribe is preparing to assume or expand. line for proposed objectives. ensures the use of a universal identifier • Position descriptions for key staff. to enhance the quality of information B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and • Approach (25 points) Resumes of key staff that reflect available to the public pursuant to the current duties. Transparency Act. State in measurable terms the • Consultant or contractor proposed System for Award Management (SAM) objectives and appropriate activities to scope of work and letter of commitment achieve the following Planning Organizations that were not registered (if applicable). Cooperative Agreement recipient award • with Central Contractor Registration and Current Indirect Cost Agreement. activities: • have not registered with SAM will need Organizational chart. • to obtain a DUNS number first and then (1) Determine the PSFAs that will be Map of area identifying project access the SAM online registration negotiated into the Tribe’s Compact and location(s). • through the SAM home page at: https:// FA. Prepare and discuss each Program, Additional documents to support www.sam.gov (U.S. organizations will Service, Function and Activity in narrative (i.e. data tables, key news also need to provide an Employer comparison to the level of services articles, etc.). provided so that an informed decision Identification Number from the Internal 2. Review and Selection Revenue Service that may take an can be made on new or expanded additional 2–5 weeks to become active). program assumption. Each application will be prescreened Completing and submitting the (2) Identify Tribal shares associated by the DGM staff for eligibility and registration takes approximately one with the PSFAs that will be included in completeness as outlined in the funding hour to complete and SAM registration the FA. announcement. Applications that meet will take 3–5 business days to process. (3) Develop the terms and conditions the eligibility criteria shall be reviewed Registration with the SAM is free of that will be set forth in both the for merit by the ORC based on charge. Applicants may register online Compact and FA to submit to the ALN evaluation criteria in this funding at: https://www.sam.gov. prior to negotiations. Clearly describe announcement. The ORC could be Additional information on how the Tribe’s proposal will result in composed of both Tribal and Federal implementing the Transparency Act, an improved approach to managing the reviewers appointed by the IHS Program including the specific requirements for PSFAs to be assumed or expanded. to review and make recommendations DUNS and SAM, can be found on the Include how the Tribe plans to on these applications. The technical IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy demonstrate improved health care review process ensures selection of website: http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/ services to the community and quality projects in a national policytopics/. incorporate the proposed timelines for competition for limited funding. negotiations. Incomplete applications and V. Application Review Information applications that are non-responsive to C. Program Evaluation (25 points) The instructions for preparing the the eligibility criteria will not be application narrative also constitute the Describe fully the improvements that referred to the ORC. The applicant will evaluation criteria for reviewing and will be made by the Tribe to manage the be notified via email of this decision by scoring the application. Weights health care system and identify the the Grants Management Officer of the assigned to each section are noted in anticipated or expected benefits for the DGM. Applicants will be notified by parentheses. The ten page narrative Tribe. Define the criteria to be used to DGM, via email, to outline minor section should be written in a manner evaluate objectives associated with the missing components (i.e., budget that is clear to outside reviewers project. narratives, audit documentation, key unfamiliar with prior related activities contact form) needed for an otherwise D. Organizational Capabilities, Key of the applicant. It should be well complete application. All missing Personnel and Qualifications (15 points) organized, succinct, and contain all documents must be sent to DGM on or information necessary for reviewers to Describe the organizational structure before the due date listed in the email understand the project fully. Points will of the Tribe and its ability to manage the of notification of missing documents be assigned to each evaluation criteria proposed project. Include resumes or required. adding up to a total of 100 points. A position descriptions of key staff To obtain a minimum score for minimum score of 60 points is required showing requisite experience and funding by the ORC, applicants must for funding. Points are assigned as expertise. If applicable, include resumes address all program requirements and follows: and scope of work for consultants that provide all required documentation.

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VI. Award Administration Information 2. Administrative Requirements reports within the time allowed may result in suspension or termination of 1. Award Notices Cooperative agreements are administered in accordance with the an active grant, withholding of The NoA is a legally binding following regulations and policies: additional awards for the project, or document signed by the Grants A. The criteria as outlined in this other enforcement actions such as Management Officer and serves as the program announcement. withholding of payments or converting official notification of the grant award. B. Administrative Regulations for to the reimbursement method of payment. Continued failure to submit The NoA will be initiated by the DGM Grants: required reports may result in one or in our grant system, GrantSolutions • Uniform Administrative both of the following: (1) The (https://www.grantsolutions.gov). Each Requirements for HHS Awards, located imposition of special award provisions; entity that is approved for funding at 45 CFR part 75, located on the U.S. Government Publishing Office website and (2) the non-funding or non-award of under this announcement will need to other eligible projects or activities. This request or have a user account in at: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text- idx?node=pt45.1.75. requirement applies whether the GrantSolutions in order to retrieve their delinquency is attributable to the failure NoA. The NoA is the authorizing C. Grants Policy: • HHS Grants Policy Statement, of the grantee organization or the document for which funds are dispersed individual responsible for preparation to the approved entities and reflects the Revised 01/07, located at: http:// www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/grants/ of the reports. Per DGM policy, all amount of Federal funds awarded, the grants/policies-regulations/ reports are required to be submitted purpose of the grant, the terms and hhsgps107.pdf. electronically by attaching them as a conditions of the award, the effective D. Cost Principles: ‘‘Grant Note’’ in GrantSolutions. date of the award, and the budget/ • Uniform Administrative Personnel responsible for submitting period of performance. Requirements for HHS Awards, ‘‘Cost reports will be required to obtain a login and password for GrantSolutions. Please Disapproved Applicants Principles,’’ located at 45 CFR part 75, subpart E. see the Agency Contacts list in section Applicants who received a score less E. Audit Requirements: VII for the systems contact information. The reporting requirements for this than the recommended funding level for • Uniform Administrative program are noted below. approval, 60 and were deemed to be Requirements for HHS Awards, ‘‘Audit disapproved by the ORC, will receive an Requirements,’’ located at 45 CFR part A. Progress Reports Executive Summary Statement from the 75, subpart F. Program progress reports are required OTSG within 30 days of the conclusion 3. Indirect Costs semi-annually. These reports must of the ORC outlining the strengths and include a brief comparison of actual weaknesses of their application. The This section applies to all grant accomplishments to the goals summary statement will be sent to the recipients that request reimbursement of established for the six month period, a Authorized Organizational indirect costs (IDC) in their grant summary of progress to date or, if Representative that is identified on the application. In accordance with HHS applicable, provide sound justification Grants Policy Statement, Part II–27, IHS face page (SF–424) of the application. for the lack of progress, and other requires applicants to obtain a current The OTSG will also provide additional pertinent information as required by the IDC rate agreement prior to award. The program office. A final report must be contact information as needed to rate agreement must be prepared in address questions and concerns as well submitted within 90 days of expiration accordance with the applicable cost of the budget or period of performance. as provide technical assistance if principles and guidance as provided by desired. the cognizant agency or office. A current B. Financial Reports Approved but Unfunded Applicants rate covers the applicable grant Federal Financial Report (FFR or SF– activities under the current award’s 425), Cash Transaction Reports are due Approved but unfunded applicants budget period. If the current rate is not 30 days after the close of every calendar that met the minimum scoring range on file with the DGM at the time of quarter to the Payment Management and were deemed by the ORC to be award, the IDC portion of the budget Services, HHS at: https://pms.psc.gov. It ‘‘Approved,’’ but were not funded due will be restricted. The restrictions is recommended that the applicant also to lack of funding, will have their remain in place until the current rate is send a copy of the FFR (SF–425) report applications held by DGM for a period provided to the DGM. to the Grants Management Specialist. of one year. If additional funding Generally, IDC rates for IHS grantees Failure to submit timely reports may becomes available during the course of are negotiated with the Division of Cost cause a disruption in timely payments FY 2018 the approved but unfunded Allocation (DCA) https://rates.psc.gov/ to the organization. application may be re-considered by the and the Department of the Interior Grantees are responsible and OTSG for possible funding. The (Interior Business Center) https:// accountable for accurate information applicant will also receive an Executive www.doi.gov/ibc/services/finance/ being reported on all required reports: indirect-Cost-Services/indian-tribes. For Summary Statement from the OTSG The Progress Reports and Federal questions regarding the indirect cost within 30 days of the conclusion of the Financial Report. policy, please call the Grants ORC. Management Specialist listed under C. Federal Sub-Award Reporting System Note: Any correspondence other than the ‘‘Agency Contacts’’ or the main DGM (FSRS) official NoA signed by an IHS grants office at (301) 443–5204. This award may be subject to the management official announcing to the Transparency Act sub-award and 4. Reporting Requirements project director that an award has been made executive compensation reporting to their organization is not an authorization The grantee must submit required requirements of 2 CFR part 170. to implement their program on behalf of the reports consistent with the applicable The Transparency Act requires the IHS. deadlines. Failure to submit required OMB to establish a single searchable

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database, accessible to the public, with index.html; and http://www.hhs.gov/ about criminal, civil, and administrative information on financial assistance civil-rights/index.html. Recipients of proceedings, and/or affirm that there is awards made by Federal agencies. The FFA also have specific legal obligations no new information to provide. This Transparency Act also includes a for serving qualified individuals with applies to NFEs that receive Federal requirement for recipients of Federal disabilities. Please see http:// awards (currently active grants, grants to report information about first- www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for- cooperative agreements, and tier sub-awards and executive individuals/disability/index.html. procurement contracts) greater than compensation under Federal assistance Please contact the HHS OCR for more $10,000,000 for any period of time awards. information about obligations and during the period of performance of an IHS has implemented a Term of prohibitions under Federal civil rights award/project. Award into all IHS Standard Terms and laws at: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/about- Mandatory Disclosure Requirements Conditions, NoAs and funding us/contact-us/index.html or call (800) announcements regarding the FSRS 368–1019 or TDD (800) 537–7697. Also As required by 2 CFR part 200 of the reporting requirement. This IHS Term of note it is an HHS Departmental goal to Uniform Guidance, and the HHS Award is applicable to all IHS grant and ensure access to quality, culturally implementing regulations at 45 CFR part cooperative agreements issued on or competent care, including long-term 75, effective January 1, 2016, the IHS after October 1, 2010, with a $25,000 services and supports, for vulnerable must require a non-Federal entity or an sub-award obligation dollar threshold populations. For further guidance on applicant for a Federal award to met for any specific reporting period. providing culturally and linguistically disclose, in a timely manner, in writing Additionally, all new (discretionary) appropriate services, recipients should to the IHS or pass-through entity all IHS awards (where the period of review the National Standards for violations of Federal criminal law performance is made up of more than Culturally and Linguistically involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity one budget period) and where: (1) The Appropriate Services in Health and violations potentially affecting the period of performance start date was Health Care at: https:// Federal award. October 1, 2010 or after, and (2) the minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/ Submission is required for all primary awardee will have a $25,000 browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=53. applicants and recipients, in writing, to sub-award obligation dollar threshold Pursuant to 45 CFR 80.3(d), an the IHS and to the HHS Office of during any specific reporting period individual shall not be deemed Inspector General all information will be required to address the FSRS subjected to discrimination by reason of related to violations of Federal criminal reporting. his/her exclusion from benefits limited law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity For the full IHS award term by Federal law to individuals eligible violations potentially affecting the implementing this requirement and for benefits and services from the IHS. Federal award. 45 CFR 75.113. additional award applicability Recipients will be required to sign the Disclosures must be sent in writing to: information, visit the DGM Grants HHS–690 Assurance of Compliance U.S. Department of Health and Human Policy website at: http://www.ihs.gov/ form which can be obtained from the Services, Indian Health Service, dgm/policytopics/. following website: http://www.hhs.gov/ Division of Grants Management, sites/default/files/forms/hhs-690.pdf, ATTN: Robert Tarwater, Director, D. Compliance With Executive Order and send it directly to the: U.S. 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, 13166 Implementation of Services Department of Health and Human Rockville, MD 20857, (Include Accessibility Provisions for All Grant Services, Office of Civil Rights, 200 ‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’ in Application Packages and Funding Independence Avenue SW, Washington, subject line), Office: (301) 443–5204, Opportunity Announcements DC 20201. Fax: (301) 594–0899, Email: Recipients of Federal financial E. Federal Awardee Performance and [email protected]. assistance (FFA) from HHS must Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) AND administer their programs in The IHS is required to review and U.S. Department of Health and Human compliance with Federal civil rights consider any information about the Services, Office of Inspector General, law. This means that recipients of HHS applicant that is in the Federal Awardee ATTN: Mandatory Grant Disclosures, funds must ensure equal access to their Performance and Integrity Information Intake Coordinator, 330 Independence programs without regard to a person’s System (FAPIIS) before making any Avenue SW, Cohen Building, Room race, color, national origin, disability, award in excess of the simplified 5527, Washington, DC 20201, URL: age and, in some circumstances, sex and acquisition threshold (currently http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/ religion. This includes ensuring your $150,000) over the period of index.asp, (Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant programs are accessible to persons with performance. An applicant may review Disclosures’’ in subject line), Fax: limited English proficiency. HHS and comment on any information about (202) 205–0604 (Include ‘‘Mandatory provides guidance to recipients of FFA itself that a Federal awarding agency Grant Disclosures’’ in subject line) or on meeting their legal obligation to take previously entered. IHS will consider Email: reasonable steps to provide meaningful any comments by the applicant, in MandatoryGranteeDisclosures@ access to their programs by persons with addition to other information in FAPIIS oig.hhs.gov. limited English proficiency. Please see in making a judgment about the Failure to make required disclosures http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for- applicant’s integrity, business ethics, can result in any of the remedies individuals/special-topics/limited- and record of performance under described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies english-proficiency/guidance-federal- Federal awards when completing the for noncompliance, including financial-assistance-recipients-title-VI/. review of risk posed by applicants as suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) described in 45 CFR 75.205. parts 180 & 376 and 31 U.S.C. 3321). also provides guidance on complying As required by 45 CFR part 75 with civil rights laws enforced by HHS. Appendix XII of the Uniform Guidance, VII. Agency Contacts Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil- non-Federal entities (NFEs) are required 1. 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Houston, Program Officer, Office of Tribal Resolutions Due Date: June 17, Area has an Agency Lead Negotiator Tribal Self-Governance, 5600 Fishers 2018 (ALN), designated by the IHS Director to Lane, Mail Stop: 08E05, Rockville, MD act on his or her behalf, who has I. Funding Opportunity Description 20857, Phone: (301) 443–7821, Email: authority to negotiate Self-Governance [email protected], website: Statutory Authority Compacts and Funding Agreements. http://www.ihs.gov/self-governance. The Indian Health Service (IHS) Prospective Tribes interested in 2. Questions on grants management Office of Tribal Self-Governance participating in the TSGP should and fiscal matters may be directed to: (OTSG), is accepting applications for contact their respective ALN to begin Vanietta Armstrong, Grants Planning Cooperative Agreements for the Self-Governance planning process. Management Specialist, 5600 Fishers the Tribal Self-Governance Program Also, Tribes currently participating in Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD (TSGP). This program is authorized the TSGP, who are interested in 20857, Phone: (301) 443–4792, Fax: under: Title V of the Indian Self- expanding existing or adding new (301) 594–0899, Email: Determination and Education PSFAs should also contact their [email protected]. Assistance Act (ISDEAA), 25 U.S.C. respective ALN to discuss the best 3. Questions on systems matters may 5383(e). This program is described in methods for expanding or adding new be directed to: Paul Gettys, Grant the Catalog of Federal Domestic PSFAs. Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers Assistance (CFDA) under 93.444. Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD Purpose 20857, Phone: (301) 443–2114; or the Background The purpose of this Planning DGM main line (301) 443–5204, Fax: The TSGP is more than an IHS Cooperative Agreement is to provide (301) 594–0899, Email: Paul.Gettys@ program; it is an expression of the resources to Tribes interested in ihs.gov. Government-to-Government entering the TSGP and to existing Self- VIII. Other Information relationship between the United States Governance Tribes interested in The Public Health Service strongly (U.S.) and Indian Tribes. Through the assuming new or expanded PSFAs. Title encourages all cooperative agreement TSGP, Tribes negotiate with the IHS to V of the ISDEAA requires a Tribe or and contract recipients to provide a assume Programs, Services, Functions, Tribal organization to complete a smoke-free workplace and promote the and Activities (PSFAs), or portions planning phase to the satisfaction of the non-use of all tobacco products. In thereof, which gives Tribes the authority Tribe. The planning phase must include addition, Public Law 103–227, the Pro- to manage and tailor health care legal and budgetary research and Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking programs in a manner that best fits the internal Tribal government planning in certain facilities (or in some cases, needs of their communities. and organizational preparation relating any portion of the facility) in which Participation in the TSGP affords to the administration of health care regular or routine education, library, Tribes the most flexibility to tailor programs. See 25 U.S.C. 5383(d). day care, health care, or early childhood health care PSFAs and is one of three The planning phase is critical to development services are provided to ways that Tribes can choose to obtain negotiations and helps Tribes make children. This is consistent with the health care from the Federal informed decisions about which PSFAs HHS mission to protect and advance the Government for their citizens. to assume and what organizational physical and mental health of the Specifically, Tribes can choose to: (1) changes or modifications are necessary American people. Receive health care services directly to successfully support those PSFAs. A from the IHS, (2) contract with the IHS Dated: April 5, 2018. thorough planning phase improves to administer individual programs and timeliness and efficient negotiations and Michael D. Weahkee, services the IHS would otherwise ensures that the Tribe is fully prepared Assistant Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health provide (referred to as Title I Self- to assume the transfer of IHS PSFAs to Service, Acting Director, Indian Health Determination Contracting, and (3) the Tribal health program. Service. compact with the IHS to assume control [FR Doc. 2018–07941 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] over health care programs the IHS A Planning Cooperative Agreement is BILLING CODE 4165–16–P would otherwise provide (referred to as not a prerequisite to enter the TSGP and Title V Self-Governance Compacting or a Tribe may use other resources to meet the TSGP). These options are not the planning requirement. Tribes that DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND exclusive and Tribes may choose to receive Planning Cooperative HUMAN SERVICES combine options based on their Agreements are not obligated to individual needs and circumstances. participate in the TSGP and may choose Indian Health Service The TSGP is a tribally driven to delay or decline participation based initiative, and strong Federal-Tribal on the outcome of their planning Office of Tribal Self-Governance; activities. This also applies to existing Planning Cooperative Agreement partnerships are essential to the program’s success. The IHS established Self-Governance Tribes exploring the Announcement Type: New—Limited the OTSG to implement the self- option to expand their current PSFAs or Competition governance authorities under the assume additional PSFAs. Funding Announcement Number: HHS– ISDEAA. The primary OTSG functions Limited Competition Justification 2018–IHS–TSGP–0001 are to: (1) Serve as the primary liaison Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.444 and advocate for Tribes participating in There is limited competition under the TSGP, (2) develop, direct, and this announcement because the Key Dates implement TSGP policies and authorizing legislation restricts Application Deadline Date: June 17, procedures, (3) provide information and eligibility to Tribes that meet specific 2018 technical assistance to Self-Governance criteria identified in Section III. Review Date: June 25–29, 2018 Tribes, and (4) advise the IHS Director Eligibility Criteria, 1. Eligibility, A. See Earliest Anticipated Start Date: July 15, on compliance with TSGP policies, 25 U.S.C. 5383(e); 42 CFR 137.10 and 2018 regulations, and guidelines. Each IHS §§ 137.24–26.

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II. Award Information B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement Tribe’s Self-Determination Contracts or Award Activities Self-Governance Funding Agreements Type of Award (1) Research and analyze the complex with any Federal Agency. See 25 U.S.C. Cooperative Agreement. IHS budget to gain a thorough 5383; 42 CFR 137.15–23. For Tribes or Tribal organizations Estimated Funds Available understanding of funding distribution at all organizational levels and to (T/TO) that expended $750,000 or more The total amount of funding determine which PSFAs the Tribe may ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after identified for the current fiscal year (FY) elect to assume or expand. December 31, 2003) in Federal awards, 2018 is approximately $600,000. (2) Establish a process by which the OTSG shall retrieve the audits Individual award amounts are Tribes may approach the IHS to identify directly from the Federal Audit anticipated to be $120,000. The amount PSFAs and associated funding that may Clearinghouse. For T/TO that expended less than of funding available for awards issued be incorporated into their current $750,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years under this announcement are subject to programs. ending after December 31, 2003) in the availability of appropriations and (3) Determine the Tribe’s share of Federal awards, the T/TO must provide budgetary priorities of the Agency. The each Program, Service, Function and evidence of the program review IHS is under no obligation to make Activity and evaluate the current level correspondence from IHS or Bureau of awards that are selected for funding of healthcare services being provided to Indian Affairs officials. See 42 CFR under this announcement. make an informed decision on new or expanded program assumption(s). 137.21–23. Anticipated Number of Awards Meeting the eligibility criteria for a III. Eligibility Information Planning Cooperative Agreement does Approximately five awards will be 1. Eligibility not mean that a Tribe/Tribal issued under this program Organization is eligible for participation announcement. To be eligible for the New Limited in the IHS TSGP under Title V of the Competition Planning Cooperative Period of Performance ISDEAA. See 25 U.S.C. 5383; 42 CFR Agreement under this announcement, 137.15–23. For additional information The period of performance is for one an applicant must: on the eligibility for the IHS TSGP, year and will run consecutively from (A) Be an ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ as defined please visit the ‘‘Eligibility and July 15, 2018, to July 14, 2019. in 25 U.S.C. 5304(e); a ‘‘Tribal Funding’’ page on the OTSG website Organization’’ as defined in 25 U.S.C. Cooperative Agreement located at: http://www.ihs.gov/ 5304(l); or an ‘‘Inter-Tribal Consortium: SelfGovernance. As defined at 42 CFR 137.10. However, Cooperative agreements awarded by Note: Please refer to Section IV.2 the Department of Health and Human Alaska Native Villages or Alaska Native Village Corporations are not eligible if (Application and Submission Information/ Services (HHS) are administered under Subsection 2, Content and Form of the same policies as a grant. However, they are located within the area served Application Submission) for additional proof the IHS is required to have substantial by an Alaska Native regional health of applicant status documents required, such programmatic involvement in the entity. See Consolidated Appropriations as Tribal resolutions, proof of non-profit project during the entire award segment. Act, 2014, Public Law 113–76. By status, etc. Below is a detailed description of the statute, the Native Village of Eyak, 2. Cost Sharing or Matching level of involvement required for both Eastern Aleutian Tribes, and the IHS and the grantee. The IHS will be Council for Athabascan Tribal The IHS does not require matching responsible for activities listed under Governments have also been deemed funds or cost sharing for grants or section A and the grantee will be Alaska Native regional health entities cooperative agreements. and therefore are eligible to apply. responsible for activities listed under 3. Other Requirements section B as stated: Those Alaska Tribes not represented by a Self-Governance Tribal consortium If application budgets exceed the Substantial Involvement Description for Funding Agreement within their area highest dollar amount outlined under Cooperative Agreement may still be considered to participate in the ‘‘Estimated Funds Available’’ A. IHS Programmatic Involvement the TSGP. section within this funding (B) Submit Tribal resolution(s) from announcement, the application will be (1) Provide descriptions of PSFAs and the appropriate governing body of each considered ineligible and will not be associated funding at all organizational Indian Tribe to be served by the reviewed for further consideration. If levels (service unit, area, and ISDEAA Compact authorizing the deemed ineligible, IHS will not return headquarters), including funding submission of the Planning Cooperative the application. The applicant will be formulas and methodologies related to Agreement. Tribal consortia applying notified by email by the Division of determining Tribal shares. for a Planning Cooperative Agreement Grants Management (DGM) of this (2) Meet with Planning Cooperative shall submit Tribal Council resolutions decision. from each Tribe in the consortium. Agreement recipients to provide Tribal Resolution(s) program information and discuss Tribal resolutions can be attached to the Submit Tribal resolution(s) from the methods currently used to manage and electronic online application. (C) Demonstrate for three fiscal years, appropriate governing body of the deliver health care. financial stability and financial Indian Tribe to be served by the (3) Identify and provide statutes, management capability. The Indian ISDEAA Compact authorizing the regulations, and policies that provide Tribe must provide evidence that, for submission of a Negotiation Cooperative authority for administering IHS the three fiscal years prior to requesting Agreement application. Tribal consortia programs. participation in the TSGP, the Indian applying for a TSGP Negotiation (4) Provide technical assistance on the Tribe has had no uncorrected significant Cooperative Agreement shall submit IHS budget, Tribal shares, and other and material audit exceptions in the Tribal Council resolutions from each topics as needed. required annual audit of the Indian Tribe in the consortium. Tribal

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resolutions can be attached to the Æ Background information on the table of contents, budget, budget electronic online application. organization. justifications, narratives, and/or other An official signed Tribal resolution Æ Proposed scope of work, objectives, appendix items. must be received by the DGM prior to and activities that provide a description There are three parts to the narrative: a Notice of Award (NoA) being issued of what will be accomplished, including Part A—Program Information; Part B— to any applicant selected for funding. a one-page Timeframe Chart. Program Planning and Evaluation; and However, if an official signed Tribal • Tribal Resolution(s). Part C—Program Report. See below for resolution cannot be submitted with the • Letters of Support from additional details about what must be electronic application submission prior organization’s Board of Directors. included in the narrative. to the official application deadline date, • 501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable). The page limitations below are for then a draft Tribal resolution is • Biographical sketches for all Key each narrative and budget submitted. acceptable and must be submitted by Personnel. • Contractor/Consultant resumes or Part A: Program Information (4 Page the deadline in order for the application Limit) to be considered complete and eligible qualifications and scope of work. • for review. The draft Tribal resolution is Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Section 1: Needs not in lieu of the required signed (SF–LLL). • Describe the Tribe’s current health resolution, but is acceptable until a Certification Regarding Lobbying program activities, including: How long (GG-Lobbying Form). signed resolution is received. If an • it has been operating, what programs or official signed Tribal resolution is not Copy of current Negotiated Indirect services are currently being provided, received by DGM when funding Cost rate (IDC) agreement (required in and if the applicant is currently decisions are made, then a NoA will not order to receive IDC). administering any ISDEAA Title I Self- • Organizational Chart (optional). be issued to that applicant and they will Determination Contracts or Title V Self- • Documentation of current Office of not receive any IHS funds until such Governance Compacts. Identify the need Management and Budget (OMB) time as they have submitted a signed for assistance and how the Planning Financial Audit. resolution to the Grants Management Cooperative Agreement would benefit Acceptable forms of documentation Specialist listed in this funding the health activities the Tribe is include: announcement. currently administering or looking to Æ Email confirmation from Federal An applicant submitting Tribal expand. Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) that audits resolution(s) after the initial application were submitted; or submission due date is required to Part B: Program Planning and Æ Face sheets from audit reports. ensure the information was received by Evaluation (4 Page Limit) These can be found on the FAC website: the IHS by obtaining documentation Section 1: Program Plans https://harvester.census.gov/facdissem/ confirming delivery (i.e., FedEx Main.aspx. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and tracking, postal return receipt, etc.). Approach Public Policy Requirements: IV. Application and Submission State in measureable terms the Information All Federal-wide public policies objectives and appropriate activities to apply to IHS grants and cooperative 1. Obtaining Application Materials achieve the following Planning agreements with exception of the Cooperative Agreement recipient award The application package and detailed Discrimination Policy. activities: instructions for this announcement can Requirements for Project and Budget (A) Research and analyze the complex be found at: http://www.Grants.gov or Narratives IHS budget to gain a thorough http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/. understanding of funding distribution at Questions regarding the electronic A. Project Narrative: This narrative all organizational levels and determine application process may be directed to should be a separate Word document which PSFAs the Tribe may elect to Mr. Paul Gettys at (301) 443–2114 or that is not to exceed ten pages and must assume or expand. (301) 443–5204. be single-spaced, type written, have (B) Establish a process to identify consecutively numbered pages, use PSFAs and associated funding that may 2. Content and Form Application black type not smaller than 12 Submission be incorporated into current programs. characters per one inch, and be printed (C) Determine the Tribe’s share of 1 ″ The applicant must include the on one side only of standard size 8 ⁄2 each Program, Service, Function and project narrative as an attachment to the x 11″ paper. Activity and evaluate the current level application package. Mandatory Be sure to succinctly answer all of health care services being provided to documents for all applicants include: questions listed under the evaluation make an informed decision on new or • Table of contents. criteria (refer to Section V.1, Evaluation expanded program assumption. • Abstract (one page) summarizing criteria in this announcement) and place (D) Describe how the objectives are the project. all responses and required information consistent with the purpose of the • Application forms: in the correct section (noted below), or program, the needs of the people to be Æ SF–424, Application for Federal they will not be considered or scored. served, and how they will be achieved Assistance. These narratives will assist the within the proposed time frame. Æ SF–424A, Budget Information— Objective Review Committee (ORC) in Identify the expected results, benefits, Non-Construction Programs. becoming familiar with the applicant’s and outcomes or products to be derived Æ SF–424B, Assurances—Non- activities and accomplishments prior to from each objective of the project. Construction Programs. this possible cooperative agreement • Line Item Budget and Narrative award. If the narrative exceeds the page Organizational Capabilities, Key (must be single-spaced and not exceed limit, then only the first ten pages will Personnel, and Qualifications five pages). be reviewed. The ten page limit for the Describe the organizational structure • Project Narrative (must be single- narrative does not include the work of the Tribe and its ability to manage the spaced and not exceed ten pages). plan, standard forms, Tribal resolutions, proposed project. Include resumes or

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position descriptions of key staff will not be accepted for processing, nor waiver must be requested. Prior showing requisite experience and will it be given further consideration for approval must be requested and expertise. If applicable, include resumes funding. Grants.gov will notify the obtained from Mr. Robert Tarwater, and scope of work for consultants that applicant via email if the application is Director, DGM, (see Section IV.6 below demonstrate experience and expertise rejected. for additional information). A written relevant to the project. If technical challenges arise and waiver request must be sent to assistance is required with the [email protected] with a copy to Section 2: Program Evaluation electronic application process, contact [email protected]. The waiver Define the criteria to be used to Grants.gov Customer Support via email must: (1) Be documented in writing evaluate planning activities. Describe to [email protected] or at (800) 518– (emails are acceptable), before fully and clearly the methodology that 4726. Customer Support is available to submitting a paper application, and (2) will be used to determine if the needs address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days include clear justification for the need identified are being met and if the a week (except on Federal holidays). If to deviate from the required electronic outcomes are being achieved. This problems persist, contact Mr. Gettys grants submission process. section must address the following ([email protected]), DGM Grant Once the waiver request has been questions: Systems Coordinator, by telephone at approved, the applicant will receive a (A) Are the goals and objectives (301) 443–2114 or (301) 443–5204. confirmation of approval email measurable and consistent with the Please be sure to contact Mr. Gettys at containing submission instructions and purpose of the program and the needs least ten days prior to the application the mailing address to submit the of the people to be served? deadline. Please do not contact the DGM application. A copy of the written (B) Are they achievable within the until you have received a Grants.gov approval must be submitted along with proposed time frame? tracking number. In the event you are the hardcopy of the application that is Part C: Program Report (2 Page Limit) not able to obtain a tracking number, mailed to DGM. Paper applications that call the DGM as soon as possible. are submitted without a copy of the Section 1: Describe major signed waiver from the Director of the accomplishments over the last 24 4. Intergovernmental Review DGM will not be reviewed or considered months associated with the goals of this Executive Order 12372 requiring for funding. The applicant will be announcement. Please identify and intergovernmental review is not notified via email of this decision by the describe significant health related applicable to this program. Grants Management Officer of the DGM. program activities and achievements Paper applications must be received by associated with the delivery of quality 5. Funding Restrictions the DGM no later than 5:00 p.m., EDT, health services. Provide a comparison of • Pre-award costs are not allowable. on the Application Deadline Date listed the actual accomplishments to the goals • The available funds are inclusive of in the Key Dates section on page one of established for the period of direct and appropriate indirect costs. this announcement. Late applications performance, or if applicable, provide • Tribes can apply and be awarded will not be accepted for processing or justification for the lack of progress. both a Planning Cooperative Agreement considered for funding. Applicants that This section should highlight major and a Negotiation Cooperative do not adhere to the timelines for program achievements over the last 24 Agreement in the same cycle, so long as System for Award Management (SAM) months. the project proposals are different for and/or http://www.Grants.gov Section 2: Describe major activities each application. Tribes cannot apply registration or that fail to request timely over the last 24 months. Please provide for both the Planning Cooperative assistance with technical issues will not an overview of significant program Agreement and the Negotiation be considered for a waiver to submit a activities associated with the delivery of Cooperative Agreement within the same paper application. quality health services over the last 24 grant cycle with the same proposed Please be aware of the following: months. This section should address project. • significant program activities and • Only one Planning grant/ Please search for the application include those related to the cooperative agreement will be awarded package in http://www.Grants.gov by accomplishments listed in the previous per applicant per grant cycle under this entering the CFDA number or the section. announcement. Funding Opportunity Number. Both • IHS will not acknowledge receipt of numbers are located in the header of B. Budget Narrative (5 Page Limit) applications. this announcement. This narrative must include a line • If you experience technical item budget with a narrative 6. Electronic Submission Requirements challenges while submitting your justification for all expenditures All applications must be submitted application electronically, please identifying reasonable allowable, electronically. Please use the http:// contact Grants.gov support directly at: allocable costs necessary to accomplish www.Grants.gov website to submit an [email protected] or (800) 518–4726. the goals and objectives as outlined in application electronically and select the Customer Support is available to the project narrative. Budget should ‘‘Find Grant Opportunities’’ link on the address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days match the scope of work described in homepage. Follow the instructions for a week (except on Federal holidays). the project narrative. submitting an application under the • Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain Package tab. Electronic copies of the a tracking number as proof of contact. 3. Submission Dates and Times application may not be submitted as The tracking number is helpful if there Applications must be submitted attachments to email messages are technical issues that cannot be electronically through Grants.gov by addressed to IHS employees or offices. resolved and a waiver from the agency 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) must be obtained. on the Application Deadline Date listed Waiver Request • Applicants are strongly encouraged in the Key Dates section on page one of If the applicant needs to submit a not to wait until the deadline date to this announcement. Any application paper application instead of submitting begin the application process through received after the application deadline electronically through Grants.gov, a Grants.gov as the registration process for

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SAM and Grants.gov could take up to additional 2–5 weeks to become active). (3) Determine the Tribe’s share of fifteen working days. Completing and submitting the each Program, Service, Function and • Please use the optional attachment registration takes approximately one Activity and evaluate the current level feature in Grants.gov to attach hour to complete and SAM registration of health care services being provided to additional documentation that may be will take 3–5 business days to process. make an informed decision on new or requested by the DGM. Registration with the SAM is free of expanded program assumption. • All applicants must comply with charge. Applicants may register online (4) Describe how the objectives are any page limitation requirements at: https://www.sam.gov. consistent with the purpose of the described in this funding Additional information on program, the needs of the people to be announcement. implementing the Transparency Act, served, and how they will be achieved • After electronically submitting the including the specific requirements for within the proposed time frame. application, the applicant will receive DUNS and SAM, can be found on the Identify the expected results, benefits, an automatic acknowledgment from IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy and outcomes or products to be derived Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov website: http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/ from each objective of the project. tracking number. The DGM will policytopics/. download the application from C. Program Evaluation (25 Points) V. Application Review Information Grants.gov and provide necessary copies Define the criteria to be used to to the appropriate agency officials. The instructions for preparing the evaluate planning activities. Clearly Neither the DGM nor the OTSG will application narrative also constitute the describe the methodologies and notify the applicant that the application evaluation criteria for reviewing and parameters that will be used to has been received. scoring the application. Weights determine if the needs identified are • Email applications will not be assigned to each section are noted in being met and if the outcomes identified accepted under this announcement. parentheses. The ten page narrative are being achieved. Are the goals and section should be written in a manner objectives measurable and consistent Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data that is clear to outside reviewers Universal Numbering System (DUNS) with the purpose of the program and unfamiliar with prior related activities meet the needs of the people to be All IHS applicants and grantee of the applicant. It should be well served? Are they achievable within the organizations are required to obtain a organized, succinct, and contain all proposed time frame? Describe how the DUNS number and maintain an active information necessary for reviewers to assumption of PSFAs enhances registration in the SAM database. The understand the project fully. Points will sustainable health delivery. Ensure the DUNS number is a unique 9-digit be assigned to each evaluation criteria measurement includes activities that identification number provided by D&B adding up to a total of 100 points. A will lead to sustainability. which uniquely identifies each entity. minimum score of 60 points is required The DUNS number is site specific; for funding. Points are assigned as D. Organizational Capabilities, Key therefore, each distinct performance site follows: Personnel and Qualifications (15 Points) may be assigned a DUNS number. 1. Criteria Describe the organizational structure Obtaining a DUNS number is easy, and of the Tribe and its ability to manage the there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS A. Introduction and Need for Assistance proposed project. Include resumes or number, you may access it through (25 Points) position descriptions of key staff http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to Describe the Tribe’s current health showing requisite experience and expedite the process, call (866) 705– program activities, including: How long expertise. If applicable, include resumes 5711. it has been operating, what programs or and scope of work for consultants that All HHS recipients are required by the services are currently being provided, demonstrate experience and expertise Federal Funding Accountability and and if the applicant is currently relevant to the project. Transparency Act of 2006, as amended administering any ISDEAA Title I Self- E. Categorical Budget and Budget (‘‘Transparency Act’’), to report Determination Contracts or Title V Self- information on sub-awards. Governance Compacts. Identify the need Justification (10 Points) Accordingly, all IHS grantees must for assistance and how the Planning Submit a budget with a narrative notify potential first-tier sub-recipients Cooperative Agreement would benefit describing the budget request and that no entity may receive a first-tier the health activities the Tribe is matching the scope of work described in sub-award unless the entity has currently administering and/or looking the project narrative. Justify all provided its DUNS number to the prime to expand. expenditures identifying reasonable and grantee organization. This requirement allowable costs necessary to accomplish B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and ensures the use of a universal identifier the goals and objectives as outlined in Approach (25 Points) to enhance the quality of information the project narrative. available to the public pursuant to the State in measurable terms the Transparency Act. objectives and appropriate activities to Additional Documents Can Be achieve the following Planning Uploaded as Appendix Items in System for Award Management (SAM) Cooperative Agreement recipient award Grants.gov Organizations that were not registered activities: • Work plan, logic model and/or time with Central Contractor Registration and (1) Research and analyze the complex line for proposed objectives. have not registered with SAM will need IHS budget to gain a thorough • Position descriptions for key staff. to obtain a DUNS number first and then understanding of funding distribution at • Resumes of key staff that reflect access the SAM online registration all organizational levels and determine current duties. through the SAM home page at: https:// which PSFAs the Tribe may elect to • Consultant or contractor proposed www.sam.gov (U.S. organizations will assume or expand. scope of work and letter of commitment also need to provide an Employer (2) Establish a process to identify (if applicable). Identification Number from the Internal PSFAs and associated funding that may • Current Indirect Cost Agreement. Revenue Service that may take an be incorporated into current programs. • Organizational chart.

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• Map of area identifying project approval, 60 and were deemed to be Requirements,’’ located at 45 CFR part location(s). disapproved by the ORC, will receive an 75, subpart F. • Additional documents to support Executive Summary Statement from the narrative (i.e. data tables, key news OTSG within 30 days of the conclusion 3. Indirect Costs articles, etc.). of the ORC outlining the strengths and This section applies to all grant weaknesses of their application. The 2. Review and Selection recipients that request reimbursement of summary statement will be sent to the indirect costs (IDC) in their grant Each application will be prescreened Authorized Organizational application. In accordance with HHS by the DGM staff for eligibility and Representative that is identified on the Grants Policy Statement, Part II–27, IHS completeness as outlined in the funding face page (SF–424) of the application. requires applicants to obtain a current announcement. Applications that meet The OTSG will also provide additional IDC rate agreement prior to award. The the eligibility criteria shall be reviewed contact information as needed to rate agreement must be prepared in for merit by the ORC based on address questions and concerns as well accordance with the applicable cost evaluation criteria in this funding as provide technical assistance if principles and guidance as provided by announcement. The ORC could be desired. the cognizant agency or office. A current composed of both Tribal and Federal Approved But Unfunded Applicants rate covers the applicable grant reviewers appointed by the IHS Program activities under the current award’s to review and make recommendations Approved but unfunded applicants budget period. If the current rate is not on these applications. The technical that met the minimum scoring range on file with the DGM at the time of review process ensures selection of and were deemed by the ORC to be award, the IDC portion of the budget quality projects in a national ‘‘Approved,’’ but were not funded due will be restricted. The restrictions competition for limited funding. to lack of funding, will have their remain in place until the current rate is Incomplete applications and applications held by DGM for a period provided to the DGM. applications that are non-responsive to of one year. If additional funding the eligibility criteria will not be becomes available during the course of Generally, IDC rates for IHS grantees referred to the ORC. The applicant will FY 2018 the approved but unfunded are negotiated with the Division of Cost be notified via email of this decision by application may be re-considered by the Allocation (DCA) https://rates.psc.gov/ the Grants Management Officer of the OTSG for possible funding. The and the Department of Interior (Interior DGM. Applicants will be notified by applicant will also receive an Executive Business Center) https://www.doi.gov/ DGM, via email, to outline minor Summary Statement from the OTSG ibc/services/finance/indirect-Cost- missing components (i.e., budget within 30 days of the conclusion of the Services/indian-tribes. For questions narratives, audit documentation, key ORC. regarding the indirect cost policy, please call the Grants Management Specialist contact form) needed for an otherwise Note: Any correspondence other than the complete application. All missing listed under ‘‘Agency Contacts’’ or the official NoA signed by an IHS grants main DGM office at (301) 443–5204. documents must be sent to DGM on or management official announcing to the before the due date listed in the email project director that an award has been made 4. Reporting Requirements of notification of missing documents to their organization is not an authorization required. to implement their program on behalf of the The grantee must submit required To obtain a minimum score for IHS. reports consistent with the applicable funding by the ORC, applicants must deadlines. Failure to submit required address all program requirements and 2. Administrative Requirements reports within the time allowed may provide all required documentation. Cooperative agreements are result in suspension or termination of an active grant, withholding of VI. Award Administration Information administered in accordance with the following regulations and policies: additional awards for the project, or 1. Award Notices A. The criteria as outlined in this other enforcement actions such as The NoA is a legally binding program announcement. withholding of payments or converting document signed by the Grants B. Administrative Regulations for to the reimbursement method of Management Officer and serves as the Grants: payment. Continued failure to submit • official notification of the grant award. Uniform Administrative required reports may result in one or The NoA will be initiated by the DGM Requirements for HHS Awards, located both of the following: (1) The in our grant system, GrantSolutions at 45 CFR part 75, located on the U.S. imposition of special award provisions, (https://www.grantsolutions.gov). Each Government Publishing Office website and (2) the non-funding or non-award of entity that is approved for funding at: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text- other eligible projects or activities. This under this announcement will need to idx?node=pt45.1.75. requirement applies whether the request or have a user account in C. Grants Policy: delinquency is attributable to the failure GrantSolutions in order to retrieve their • HHS Grants Policy Statement, of the grantee organization or the NoA. The NoA is the authorizing Revised 01/07 located at: http:// individual responsible for preparation document for which funds are dispersed www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/grants/ of the reports. Per DGM policy, all to the approved entities and reflects the grants/policies-regulations/ reports are required to be submitted amount of Federal funds awarded, the hhsgps107.pdf. electronically by attaching them as a purpose of the grant, the terms and D. Cost Principles: ‘‘Grant Note’’ in GrantSolutions. conditions of the award, the effective • Uniform Administrative Personnel responsible for submitting date of the award, and the budget/ Requirements for HHS Awards, ‘‘Cost reports will be required to obtain a login period of performance. Principles,’’ located at 45 CFR part 75, and password for GrantSolutions. Please subpart E. see the Agency Contacts list in section Disapproved Applicants E. Audit Requirements: VII for the systems contact information. Applicants who received a score less • Uniform Administrative The reporting requirements for this than the recommended funding level for Requirements for HHS Awards, ‘‘Audit program are noted below.

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A. Progress Reports will be required to address the FSRS his/her exclusion from benefits limited Program progress reports are required reporting. by Federal law to individuals eligible For the full IHS award term semi-annually. These reports must for benefits and services from the IHS. implementing this requirement and Recipients will be required to sign the include a brief comparison of actual additional award applicability HHS–690 Assurance of Compliance accomplishments to the goals information, visit the DGM Grants form which can be obtained from the established for the six month period, a Policy website at: http://www.ihs.gov/ following website: http://www.hhs.gov/ summary of progress to date or, if dgm/policytopics/. sites/default/files/forms/hhs-690.pdf, applicable, provide sound justification and send it directly to the: U.S. D. Compliance With Executive Order for the lack of progress, and other Department of Health and Human 13166 Implementation of Services pertinent information as required by the Services, Office of Civil Rights, 200 Accessibility Provisions for All Grant program office. A final report must be Independence Avenue SW, Washington, Application Packages and Funding submitted within 90 days of expiration DC 20201. of the budget or period of performance. Opportunity Announcements E. Federal Awardee Performance and B. Financial Reports Recipients of Federal financial assistance (FFA) from HHS must Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) Federal Financial Report (FFR or SF– administer their programs in The IHS is required to review and 425), Cash Transaction Reports are due compliance with Federal civil rights consider any information about the 30 days after the close of every calendar law. This means that recipients of HHS applicant that is in the Federal Awardee quarter to the Payment Management funds must ensure equal access to their Performance and Integrity Information Services, HHS at: https://pms.psc.gov. It programs without regard to a person’s System (FAPIIS) before making any is recommended that the applicant also race, color, national origin, disability, award in excess of the simplified send a copy of the FFR (SF–425) report age and, in some circumstances, sex and acquisition threshold (currently to the Grants Management Specialist. religion. This includes ensuring your $150,000) over the period of Failure to submit timely reports may programs are accessible to persons with performance. An applicant may review cause a disruption in timely payments limited English proficiency. HHS and comment on any information about to the organization. provides guidance to recipients of FFA itself that a Federal awarding agency Grantees are responsible and on meeting their legal obligation to take previously entered. IHS will consider accountable for accurate information reasonable steps to provide meaningful any comments by the applicant, in being reported on all required reports: access to their programs by persons with addition to other information in FAPIIS The Progress Reports and Federal limited English proficiency. Please see in making a judgment about the Financial Report. http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for- applicant’s integrity, business ethics, C. Federal Sub-Award Reporting System individuals/special-topics/limited- and record of performance under (FSRS) english-proficiency/guidance-federal- Federal awards when completing the financial-assistance-recipients-title-VI/. review of risk posed by applicants as This award may be subject to the The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) described in 45 CFR 75.205. Transparency Act sub-award and also provides guidance on complying As required by 45 CFR part 75 executive compensation reporting with civil rights laws enforced by HHS. Appendix XII of the Uniform Guidance, requirements of 2 CFR part 170. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil- non-Federal entities (NFEs) are required The Transparency Act requires the rights/for-individuals/section-1557/ to disclose in FAPIIS any information OMB to establish a single searchable index.html; and http://www.hhs.gov/ about criminal, civil, and administrative database, accessible to the public, with civil-rights/index.html. Recipients of proceedings, and/or affirm that there is information on financial assistance FFA also have specific legal obligations no new information to provide. This awards made by Federal agencies. The for serving qualified individuals with applies to NFEs that receive Federal Transparency Act also includes a disabilities. Please see http:// awards (currently active grants, requirement for recipients of Federal www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for- cooperative agreements, and grants to report information about first- individuals/disability/index.html. procurement contracts) greater than tier sub-awards and executive Please contact the HHS OCR for more $10,000,000 for any period of time compensation under Federal assistance information about obligations and during the period of performance of an awards. prohibitions under Federal civil rights award/project. IHS has implemented a Term of laws at: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/about- Award into all IHS Standard Terms and us/contact-us/index.html or call (800) Mandatory Disclosure Requirements Conditions, NoAs and funding 368–1019 or TDD (800) 537–7697. Also As required by 2 CFR part 200 of the announcements regarding the FSRS note it is an HHS Departmental goal to Uniform Guidance, and the HHS reporting requirement. This IHS Term of ensure access to quality, culturally implementing regulations at 45 CFR part Award is applicable to all IHS grant and competent care, including long-term 75, effective January 1, 2016, the IHS cooperative agreements issued on or services and supports, for vulnerable must require a non-Federal entity or an after October 1, 2010, with a $25,000 populations. For further guidance on applicant for a Federal award to sub-award obligation dollar threshold providing culturally and linguistically disclose, in a timely manner, in writing met for any specific reporting period. appropriate services, recipients should to the IHS or pass-through entity all Additionally, all new (discretionary) review the National Standards for violations of Federal criminal law IHS awards (where the period of Culturally and Linguistically involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity performance is made up of more than Appropriate Services in Health and violations potentially affecting the one budget period) and where: (1) The Health Care at: https:// Federal award. period of performance start date was minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/ Submission is required for all October 1, 2010, or after, and (2) the browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=53. applicants and recipients, in writing, to primary awardee will have a $25,000 Pursuant to 45 CFR 80.3(d), an the IHS and to the HHS Office of sub-award obligation dollar threshold individual shall not be deemed Inspector General all information during any specific reporting period subjected to discrimination by reason of related to violations of Federal criminal

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law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking Place: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & violations potentially affecting the in certain facilities (or in some cases, Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, Federal award. 45 CFR 75.113. any portion of the facility) in which Bethesda, MD 20852. Disclosures must be sent in writing to: regular or routine education, library, Contact Person: Susana Mendez, DVM, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Scientific U.S. Department of Health and Human day care, health care, or early childhood Review Program, Division of Extramural Services, Indian Health Service, development services are provided to Activities, Room 3G53B, National Institutes Division of Grants Management, children. This is consistent with the of Health, NIAID, 5601 Fishers Lane Dr., ATTN: Robert Tarwater, Director, HHS mission to protect and advance the MSC 9823, Bethesda, MD 20892–9823, (240) 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, physical and mental health of the 669–5077, [email protected]. Rockville, MD 20857. (Include American people. Name of Committee: National Institute of ‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’ in Dated: April 5, 2018. Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special subject line). Office: (301) 443–5204, Emphasis Panel; NIAID Peer Review Meeting. Michael D. Weahkee, Fax: (301) 594–0899, Email: Date: May 10, 2018. [email protected] Assistant Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Service, Acting Director, Indian Health Agenda: To review and evaluate contract AND Service. proposals. U.S. Department of Health and Human [FR Doc. 2018–07942 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Place: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, Services, Office of Inspector General, BILLING CODE 4165–16–P Bethesda, MD 20852. ATTN: Mandatory Grant Disclosures, Contact Person: Annie Walker-Abbey, Intake Coordinator, 330 Independence DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Scientific Avenue SW, Cohen Building, Room Review Program, NIAID/NIH/DHHS, 5601 5527, Washington, DC 20201, URL: HUMAN SERVICES Fishers Lane, Room 3E70A, Rockville, MD http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/ 20852, 240–627–3390, [email protected]. National Institutes of Health index.asp. (Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Disclosures’’ in subject line). Fax: National Institute of Allergy and Program Nos. 93.855, Allergy, Immunology, (202) 205–0604 (Include ‘‘Mandatory and Transplantation Research; 93.856, Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Grant Disclosures’’ in subject line) or Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Meetings Email: MandatoryGrantee Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) [email protected] Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Dated: April 11, 2018. Failure to make required disclosures Federal Advisory Committee Act, as Natasha M. Copeland, can result in any of the remedies amended, notice is hereby given of the Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies following meetings. Committee Policy. for noncompliance, including The meetings will be closed to the [FR Doc. 2018–07915 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR BILLING CODE 4140–01–P parts 180 & 376 and 31 U.S.C. 3321). public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections VII. Agency Contacts 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 1. Questions on the programmatic as amended. The contract proposals and HUMAN SERVICES issues may be directed to: Roxanne the discussions could disclose Houston, Program Officer, Office of confidential trade secrets or commercial National Institutes of Health Tribal Self-Governance, 5600 Fishers property such as patentable material, Lane, Mail Stop: 08E05, Rockville, MD and personal information concerning National Institute of Allergy and 20857, Phone: (301) 443–7821, Email: individuals associated with the contract Infectious Diseases Notice of Closed [email protected], Website: proposals, the disclosure of which Meetings http://www.ihs.gov/self-governance. would constitute a clearly unwarranted 2. Questions on grants management invasion of personal privacy. Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as and fiscal matters may be directed to: Name of Committee: National Institute of Vanietta Armstrong, Grants Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special amended, notice is hereby given of the Management Specialist, 5600 Fishers Emphasis Panel; NIAID Peer Review Meeting. following meetings. Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD Date: May 9, 2018. The meetings will be closed to the 20857, Phone: (301) 443–4792, Fax: Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. public in accordance with the 301–594–0899, Email: Agenda: To review and evaluate contract provisions set forth in sections [email protected]. proposals. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., 3. Questions on systems matters may Place: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & as amended. The grant applications and be directed to: Paul Gettys, Grant Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, the discussions could disclose Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers Bethesda, MD 20852. confidential trade secrets or commercial Contact Person: Susana Mendez, DVM, Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD property such as patentable material, 20857, Phone: (301) 443–2114; or the Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Scientific Review Program, Division of Extramural and personal information concerning DGM main line (301) 443–5204, Fax: Activities, Room 3G53B, National Institutes individuals associated with the grant (301) 594–0899, E-Mail: Paul.Gettys@ of Health, NIAID, 5601 Fishers Lane Dr., applications, the disclosure of which ihs.gov. MSC 9823, Bethesda, MD 20892–9823, (240) would constitute a clearly unwarranted VIII. Other Information 669–5077, [email protected]. invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Institute of The Public Health Service strongly Name of Committee: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special encourages all cooperative agreement Emphasis Panel; NIAID Peer Review Meeting. Emphasis Panel; NIAID Peer Review Meeting. and contract recipients to provide a Date: May 9, 2018. Date: May 8, 2018. smoke-free workplace and promote the Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. non-use of all tobacco products. In Agenda: To review and evaluate contract Agenda: To review and evaluate contract addition, Public Law 103–227, the Pro- proposals. proposals.

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Place: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & would constitute a clearly unwarranted Craniofacial Research, including Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, invasion of personal privacy. consideration of personnel Bethesda, MD 20852. Name of Committee: National Advisory qualifications and performance, and the Contact Person: Annie Walker-Abbey, competence of individual investigators, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Scientific Dental and Craniofacial Research Council. Review Program, NIAID/NIH/DHHS, 5601 Date: May 25, 2018. the disclosure of which would Fishers Lane, Room 3E70A, Rockville, MD Open: 8:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. constitute a clearly unwarranted 20852, 240–627–3390, [email protected]. Agenda: Report to the Director, NIDCR. invasion of personal privacy. Place: National Institutes of Health, Name of Committee: National Institute of Building 31, 6th Floor, Conference Room 10, Name of Committee: Board of Scientific Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special 31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. Counselors, National Institute of Dental and Emphasis Panel; AIDSRRC Independent SEP. Closed: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Craniofacial Research. Date: May 8, 2018. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant Date: May 8–10, 2018. Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. applications. Time: May 8, 2018, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant Place: National Institutes of Health, Agenda: To review and evaluate personal applications. Building 31, 6th Floor, Conference Room 10, qualifications and performance, and Place: National Institutes of Health, 5601 31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. competence of individual investigators. Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20892 Contact Person: Alicia J. Dombroski, Ph.D., Place: Doubletree Hotel Bethesda (Telephone Conference Call). Director, Division of Extramural Activities, (Formerly Holiday Inn Select), 8120 Contact Person: Audrey O. Lau, Ph.D., National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. MPH, Scientific Review Officer, AIDS Research, National Institutes of Health, Time: May 9, 2018, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Review Branch, SRP, RM 3E70, National Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–594–4805, Agenda: To review and evaluate personal Institutes of Health, NIAID, 5601 Fishers [email protected]. qualifications and performance, and Lane, MSC 9834, Rockville, MD 20852–9834, competence of individual investigators. In the interest of security, NIH has 240–669–2081, [email protected]. Place: National Institutes of Health, instituted stringent procedures for entrance Building 30, Room 117, 30 Center Drive, (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance onto the NIH campus. All visitor vehicles, Bethesda, MD 20892. Program Nos. 93.855, Allergy, Immunology, including taxicabs, hotel, and airport shuttles Time: May 10, 2018, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Transplantation Research; 93.856, will be inspected before being allowed on Agenda: To review and evaluate personal Microbiology and Infectious Diseases campus. Visitors will be asked to show one qualifications and performance, and Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) form of identification (for example, a competence of individual investigators. government-issued photo ID, driver’s license, Dated: April 11, 2018. Place: National Institutes of Health, or passport) and to state the purpose of their Natasha M. Copeland, Building 30, Room 117, 30 Center Drive, visit. Bethesda, MD 20892. Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Information is also available on the Contact Person: Alicia J. Dombroski, Ph.D., Committee Policy. Institute’s/Center’s home page: http:// Director, Division of Extramural Activities, [FR Doc. 2018–07914 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] www.nidcr.nih.gov/about, where an agenda National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial BILLING CODE 4140–01–P and any additional information for the Research, National Institutes of Health, meeting will be posted when available. Bethesda, MD 20892. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Information is also available on the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Program Nos. 93.121, Oral Diseases and Institute’s/Center’s home page: http:// Disorders Research, National Institutes of HUMAN SERVICES www.nidcr.nih.gov/about/ Health, HHS) CouncilCommittees.asp, where an agenda National Institutes of Health Dated: April 11, 2018. and any additional information for the Natasha M. Copeland, meeting will be posted when available. National Institute of Dental and (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Craniofacial Research; Notice of Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. Program Nos. 93.121, Oral Diseases and Meeting Disorders Research, National Institutes of [FR Doc. 2018–07917 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Health, HHS) Pursuant to section 10(d) of the BILLING CODE 4140–01–P Federal Advisory Committee Act, as Dated: April 11, 2018. amended, notice is hereby given of a Natasha M. Copeland, meeting of the National Advisory Dental DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory and Craniofacial Research Council. HUMAN SERVICES Committee Policy. The meeting will be open to the [FR Doc. 2018–07916 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] National Institutes of Health public as indicated below, with BILLING CODE 4140–01–P attendance limited to space available. National Institute of Dental and Individuals who plan to attend and Craniofacial Research; Notice of need special assistance, such as sign DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Closed Meeting language interpretation or other HUMAN SERVICES reasonable accommodations, should Pursuant to section 10(d) of the notify the Contact Person listed below Federal Advisory Committee Act, as National Institutes of Health in advance of the meeting. amended, notice is hereby given of a Office of the Secretary; Notice of The meeting will be closed to the meeting of the Board of Scientific Meetings public in accordance with the Counselors, National Institute of Dental provisions set forth in sections and Craniofacial Research. Pursuant to section 10(a) of the 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., The meeting will be closed to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as as amended. The grant applications and public as indicated below in accordance amended, notice is hereby given of the discussions could disclose with the provisions set forth in section meetings of the Task Force on Research confidential trade secrets or commercial 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended Specific to Pregnant Women and property such as patentable material, for the review, discussion, and Lactating Women. and personal information concerning evaluation of individual intramural The meetings will be open to the individuals associated with the grant programs and projects conducted by the public, with attendance limited to space applications, the disclosure of which National Institute of Dental and available. Individuals who plan to

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attend and need special assistance, such three to five minutes per speaker depending commercial gauger and laboratory as sign language interpretation or other on the number of speakers to be became effective on July 6, 2017. The reasonable accommodations, should accommodated within the allotted time. next triennial inspection date will be Speakers will be assigned a time to speak in notify the Contact Person listed below the order of the date and time when their scheduled for July 2020. in advance of the meeting. request to speak is received. Both printed and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Name of Committee: Task Force on electronic copies are requested for the record. Stephen Cassata, Laboratories and Research Specific to Pregnant Women and Details and additional information about these meetings can be found at the NICHD Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Lactating Women. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Date: May 14–15, 2018. website for the Task Force on Research Time: May 14, 2018 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Specific to Pregnant Women and Lactating Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, May 15, 2018 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Women (PRGLAC) https:// Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202–344– Agenda: The Task Force is charged with www.nichd.nih.gov/about/advisory/PRGLAC/ 1060. providing advice and guidance to the Pages/index.aspx. Secretary of HHS, regarding Federal activities Dated: April 11, 2018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 related to identifying and addressing gaps in Michelle D. Trout, knowledge and research regarding safe and and 19 CFR 151.13, that Camin Cargo effective therapies for pregnant women and Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. Control, Inc., 1301 Metropolitan Ave., lactating women, including the development Thorofare, NJ 08086, has been approved of such therapies and the collaboration on [FR Doc. 2018–07918 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] to gauge and accredited to test and coordination of such activities. BILLING CODE 4140–01–P Place: 6710B Rockledge Drive, Room 1425/ petroleum and certain petroleum 1427 (1st Floor), Bethesda, MD 20817. products for customs purposes, in Contact Person: Ms. Lisa Kaeser, Executive accordance with the provisions of 19 Secretary, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Camin Institute of Child Health and Human SECURITY Cargo Control, Inc., is approved for the Development, 31 Center Drive, Room 2A03, Customs and Border Protection following gauging procedures for MSC 2425, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 496– petroleum and certain petroleum 0536, [email protected]. products set forth by the American Public comments are welcome either by Accreditation and Approval of Camin filing written comments and/or providing Cargo Control, Inc., as a Commercial Petroleum Institute (API): oral comments at the meeting. Oral Gauger and Laboratory comments from the public will be scheduled API chapters Title AGENCY on May 14, 2018, from approximately 10:00 : U.S. Customs and Border a.m.–10:45 a.m. Any member of the public Protection, Department of Homeland 3 ...... Tank Gauging. interested in presenting oral comments on Security. 7 ...... Temperature Determination. 8 ...... Sampling. May 14, 2018, should submit a letter of ACTION: Notice of accreditation and 11 ...... Physical Property. intent, a brief description of the organization approval of Camin Cargo Control, Inc., 12 ...... Calculations. represented, and the oral presentation to Ms. as a commercial gauger and laboratory. Lisa Kaeser ([email protected]) by 5:00 17 ...... Maritime Measurements. p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018. Written SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, comments to be included at the meeting pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Camin Cargo Control, Inc., is should also be sent to Lisa Kaeser by 5:00 Cargo Control, Inc., has been approved accredited for the following laboratory p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018. to gauge and accredited to test analysis procedures and methods for The submitted presentations and any petroleum and certain petroleum petroleum and certain petroleum written comments will be formatted to be posted on the PRGLAC website for the products for customs purposes for the products set forth by the U.S. Customs record. Only one representative of an next three years as of July 6, 2017. and Border Protection Laboratory organization may be allowed to present oral DATES: The accreditation and approval Methods (CBPL) and American Society comments. Presentations will be limited to of Camin Cargo Control, Inc., as for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

CBPL No. Method Title

27–08 ...... ASTM D86 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products. 27–48 ...... ASTM D4052 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter. 27–58 ...... ASTM D5191 Standard Test Method For Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Mini Method).

Anyone wishing to employ this entity website listed below for the current CBP DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND to conduct laboratory analyses and Approved Gaugers and Accredited SECURITY gauger services should request and Laboratories List. http://www.cbp.gov/ receive written assurances from the about/labs-scientific/commercial- Customs and Border Protection entity that it is accredited or approved gaugers-and-laboratories. Approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a by the U.S. Customs and Border Dated: April 10, 2018. Commercial Gauger Protection to conduct the specific test or James D. Sweet, gauger service requested. Alternatively, AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border inquiries regarding the specific test or Acting Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. Protection, Department of Homeland gauger service this entity is accredited Security. or approved to perform may be directed [FR Doc. 2018–07969 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P ACTION: Notice of approval of Intertek to the U.S. Customs and Border USA, Inc., as a commercial gauger. Protection by calling (202) 344–1060. The inquiry may also be sent to SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, [email protected]. Please reference the pursuant to CBP regulations, that

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Intertek USA, Inc., has been approved to DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Federal agencies to comment on the gauge petroleum and certain petroleum SECURITY proposed and/or continuing information products for customs purposes for the collections pursuant to the Paperwork next three years as of September 20, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 2017. [1651–0024] et seq.). This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.8. Written DATES: The approval of Intertek USA, Agency Information Collection comments and suggestions from the Inc., as commercial gauger became Activities: Entry/Immediate Delivery public and affected agencies should effective on September 20, 2017. The Application and ACE Cargo Release address one or more of the following next triennial inspection date will be four points: (1) Whether the proposed scheduled for September 2020. AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border collection of information is necessary Protection (CBP), Department of for the proper performance of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Homeland Security. Stephen Cassata, Laboratories and functions of the agency, including ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and whether the information will have comments; revision and extension of an practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania existing collection of information. Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, agency’s estimate of the burden of the DC 20229, tel. 202–344–1060. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland proposed collection of information, Security, U.S. Customs and Border including the validity of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is Protection will be submitting the methodology and assumptions used; (3) hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, following information collection request suggestions to enhance the quality, that Intertek USA, Inc., 1020 South to the Office of Management and Budget utility, and clarity of the information to Holland Sylvania Rd., Holland, OH (OMB) for review and approval in be collected; and (4) suggestions to 43528, has been approved to gauge accordance with the Paperwork minimize the burden of the collection of petroleum and certain petroleum Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information on those who are to products for customs purposes, in information collection is published in respond, including through the use of accordance with the provisions of 19 the Federal Register to obtain comments appropriate automated, electronic, CFR 151.13. Intertek USA, Inc., is from the public and affected agencies. mechanical, or other technological approved for the following gauging Comments are encouraged and will be collection techniques or other forms of procedures for petroleum and certain accepted (no later than June 18, 2018) to information technology, e.g., permitting petroleum products set forth by the be assured of consideration. electronic submission of responses. The American Petroleum Institute (API): ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or comments that are submitted will be suggestions regarding the item(s) summarized and included in the request API for approval. All comments will become chapters Title contained in this notice must include the OMB Control Number 1651–0024 in a matter of public record. 2 ...... Tank Calibration. the subject line and the agency name. Overview of This Information 3 ...... Tank gauging. To avoid duplicate submissions, please Collection 7 ...... Temperature Determination. use only one of the following methods 8 ...... Sampling. to submit comments: Title: Entry/Immediate Delivery 12 ...... Calculations. (1) Email. Submit comments to: CBP_ Application and ACE Cargo Release. 14 ...... Natural Gas Fluids Measure- [email protected]. OMB Number: 1651–0024. ments. (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Form Number: 3461 and 3461 ALT. 17 ...... Maritime Measurements. CBP Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Current Actions: This submission is U.S. Customs and Border Protection, being made to extend the expiration Anyone wishing to employ this entity Office of Trade, Regulations and date with a change in the data collected. to conduct gauger services should Rulings, Economic Impact Analysis There is an increase to the annual request and receive written assurances Branch, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, burden hours based on updated agency from the entity that it is approved by the Washington, DC 20229–1177. estimates. Since the last OMB Renewal U.S. Customs and Border Protection to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: there have been two submissions for a conduct the specific gauger service Requests for additional PRA information Non Substantive Change for this requested. Alternatively, inquiries should be directed to Seth Renkema, information collection. The Non regarding the specific gauger service this Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Substantive Changes made are the entity is approved to perform may be Branch, U.S. Customs and Border following: directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations Change one submitted on February Protection by calling (202) 344–1060. and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, 22, 2018: CBP is submitting this Non The inquiry may also be sent to Washington, DC 20229–1177, Substantive Change to OMB to reflect a [email protected]. Please reference the Telephone number (202) 325–0056 or change in the Harmonized Tariff _ website listed below for a complete via email CBP [email protected]. Please Schedule (HTS) which is maintained by listing of CBP approved gaugers and note that the contact information the U.S. International Trade accredited laboratories. http:// provided here is solely for questions Commission (USITC). HTS data is www.cbp.gov/about/labs-scientific/ regarding this notice. Individuals provided to CBP at entry. commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories. seeking information about other CBP Effective February 7, 2018, the programs should contact the CBP following changes to the Harmonized Dated: April 10, 2018. National Customer Service Center at Tariff Schedule for units of quantity James D. Sweet, 877–227–5511, (TTY) 1–800–877–8339, reporting will take effect: Acting Executive Director, Laboratories and or CBP website at https://www.cbp. • For HTS 8450.90.20 and Scientific Services Directorate. gov/. 8450.90.60, certain parts of washing [FR Doc. 2018–07975 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP machines, the new unit of quantity will BILLING CODE 9111–14–P invites the general public and other be ‘‘No.’’ instead of ‘‘X’’.

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• For HTS 8541.40.6030, solar cells, a 3461 are accessible at: http:// DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND second unit of quantity, ‘‘W’’ (for total www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/ URBAN DEVELOPMENT wattage), will be added. forms • [Docket No. FR–7001–N–10] For statistical reporting purposes ACE Cargo Release is a program for under subheading 8541.40.6030, ACE entry summary filers in which 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information importers should report the total watts importers or brokers may file Simplified Collection: Mortgagor’s Certificate of at maximum power based on standard Entry data in lieu of filing the CBP Form Actual Cost test conditions according to the latest 3461. This data consists of 12 required revision of International elements: Importer of record; buyer AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) name and address; buyer employer Officer, HUD. 60904, ‘‘Photovoltaic Devices.’’ ACTION: Notice. • identification number (consignee These modifications will take effect number), seller name and address; SUMMARY: as announced in Presidential manufacturer/supplier name and HUD submitted the proposed Proclamations 9693 (83 FR 3541) and address; Harmonized Tariff Schedule information collection requirement 9694 (83 FR 3553), of January 23, 2018. 10-digit number; country of origin; bill described below to the Office of For additional information regarding Management and Budget (OMB) for the HTS please follow this link: https:// of lading; house air waybill number; bill of lading issuer code; entry number; review, in accordance with the hts.usitc.gov/current Paperwork Reduction Act. The purpose Change two submitted on March 19, entry type; and estimated shipment value. Three optional data elements are of this notice is to allow for 30 days of 2018: CBP is submitting this Non public comment. Substantive change to reflect an the container stuffing location; consolidator name and address, and DATES: Comments Due Date: May 17, adjustment in ACE Cargo due to U.S. 2018. Department of Commerce Bureau of ship to party name and address. The Industry and Security (BIS) for data collected under the ACE Cargo ADDRESSES: Interested persons are Procedures for Submitting Requests for Release program is intended to reduce invited to submit comments regarding Exclusions from the Section 232 transaction costs, expedite cargo release, this proposal. Comments should refer to National Security Adjustments of and enhance cargo security. ACE Cargo the proposal by name and/or OMB Imports of Steel and Aluminum Release filing minimizes the Control Number and should be sent to: information collection. Importers who redundancy of data submitted by the HUD Desk Officer, Office of have submitted for exclusion from filer to CBP through receiving carrier Management and Budget, New Section 232 shall submit the BIS data from the carrier. This design allows Executive Office Building, Washington, exclusion number in the additional the participants to file earlier in the DC 20503; fax:202–395–5806, Email: importer declaration field. This transportation flow. Guidance on using OIRA [email protected]. collection is authorized by 15 CFR 705, ACE Cargo Release may be found at FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inez https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR- http://www.cbp.gov/trade/ace/features. C. Downs, Reports Management Officer, 2016-title15-vol2/pdf/CFR-2016-title15- Affected Public: Businesses QMAC, Department of Housing and vol2-part705.pdf CBP Form 3461 paper form only: Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Type of Review: Extension and Estimated Number of Respondents: Washington, DC 20410; email Revision (with change) 12,307. [email protected], or telephone Abstract: All items imported into the 202–402–8046. This is not a toll-free Estimated Number of Responses per United States are subject to examination number. Person with hearing or speech Respondent: 1. before entering the commerce of the impairments may access this number United States. There are two procedures Estimated Total Annual Responses: through TTY by calling the toll-free available to effect the release of 12,307. Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. imported merchandise, including Estimated Time per Response: 15 Copies of available documents ‘‘entry’’ pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1484, and minutes. submitted to OMB may be obtained ‘‘immediate delivery’’ pursuant to 19 Estimated Total Annual Burden from Ms. Downs. U.S.C. 1448(b). Under both procedures, Hours: 3,077. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This CBP Forms 3461, Entry/Immediate ACE Cargo Release to include notice informs the public that HUD is Delivery, and 3461 ALT are the source electronic submission for 3461/ seeking approval from OMB for the documents in the packages presented to 3461ALT: information collection described in Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Section A. The information collected on CBP Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,810. The Federal Register notice that Forms 3461 and 3461 ALT allow CBP solicited public comment on the Estimated Number of Responses per officers to verify that the information information collection for a period of 60 Respondent: 2,994. regarding the consignee and shipment is days was published on January 16, correct and that a bond is on file with Estimated Total Annual Responses: 2018. CBP. CBP also uses these forms to close 29,371,140. out the manifest and to establish the Estimated Time per Response: 10 A. Overview of Information Collection obligation to pay estimated duties in the minutes. Title of Information Collection: time period prescribed by law or Estimated Total Annual Burden Mortgagor’s Certificate of Actual Cost. regulation. CBP Form 3461 is also a Hours: 4,875,609. OMB Approved Number: 2502–0112. delivery authorization document and is Type of Request: Extension of given to the importing carrier to Dated: April 12, 2018. currently approved collection. authorize the release of the Seth D Renkema, Form Number: HUD–92330. merchandise. Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Description of the need for the CBP Forms 3461 and 3461 ALT are Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. information and proposed use: HUD provided for by 19 CFR 141 and 142. [FR Doc. 2018–08029 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] uses form to obtain data from a These forms and instructions for Form BILLING CODE 9111–14–P mortgagor relative to actual cost of a

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project. HUD uses the cost information SUMMARY: HUD submitted the proposed Respondents: (i.e., affected public): to determine the maximum insurable information collection requirement Business or other for-profit (lenders). mortgage for final endorsement of an described below to the Office of Estimated Number of Respondents: insured mortgage. Actual cost is defined Management and Budget (OMB) for 50. in Section 227c of the National Housing review, in accordance with the Estimated Number of Responses: 420. Act. In addition, form HUD–92330 must Paperwork Reduction Act. The purpose Frequency of Response: 8.40. be accompanied by an audited balance of this notice is to allow for 30 days of Average Hours per Response: 4.25. sheet certified by Certified Public public comment. Total Estimated Burdens: 1,785 hours. Accountant unless the project has less DATES: Comments Due Date: May 17, Solicitation of Public Comment than 40 units, or if it is a refinancing or 2018. a purchase of an existing project under This notice is soliciting comments ADDRESSES: Interested persons are 207/223f or 232/223f. from members of the public and affected invited to submit comments regarding Respondents: 1,206. parties concerning the collection of Estimated Number of Respondents: 1. this proposal. Comments should refer to information described in Section A on Estimated Number of Responses: the proposal by name and/or OMB the following: 1,206. Control Number and should be sent to: (1) Whether the proposed collection Frequency of Response: 1. HUD Desk Officer, Office of of information is necessary for the Average Hours per Response: 8. Management and Budget, New proper performance of the functions of Total Estimated Burdens: 9,648. Executive Office Building, Washington, the agency, including whether the DC 20503; fax:202–395–5806, Email: B. Solicitation of Public Comment _ information will have practical utility; OIRA [email protected]. (2) The accuracy of the agency’s This notice is soliciting comments FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: estimate of the burden of the proposed from members of the public and affected Colette Pollard, Reports Management collection of information; parties concerning the collection of Officer, QMAC, Department of Housing (3) Ways to enhance the quality, information described in Section A on and Urban Development, 451 7th Street utility, and clarity of the information to the following: SW, Washington, DC 20410; email be collected; and (1) Whether the proposed collection [email protected], or telephone (4) Ways to minimize the burden of of information is necessary for the 202–402–3400. This is not a toll-free the collection of information on those proper performance of the functions of number. Person with hearing or speech who are to respond: including through the agency, including whether the impairments may access this number the use of appropriate automated information will have practical utility; through TTY by calling the toll-free collection techniques or other forms of (2) The accuracy of the agency’s Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. information technology, e.g., permitting estimate of the burden of the proposed Copies of available documents electronic submission of responses. collection of information; submitted to OMB may be obtained HUD encourages interested parties to (3) Ways to enhance the quality, from Ms. Pollard. utility, and clarity of the information to submit comment in response to these SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This questions. be collected; and notice informs the public that HUD is (4) Ways to minimize the burden of Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork seeking approval from OMB for the the collection of information on those Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. information collection described in who are to respond: Including through Section A. Dated: April 5 2018. the use of appropriate automated The Federal Register notice that Colette Pollard, collection techniques or other forms of solicited public comment on the Department Reports Management Officer, information technology, e.g., permitting information collection for a period of 60 Office of the Chief Information Officer. electronic submission of responses. days was published on February 7, 2018 [FR Doc. 2018–07935 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] HUD encourages interested parties to at 83 FR 5455. BILLING CODE 4210–67–P submit comment in response to these questions. A. Overview of Information Collection Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Title of Information Collection: DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs). URBAN DEVELOPMENT OMB Approval Number: 2502–0561. Dated: April 4, 2018. [Docket No. FR–6068–D–02] Inez C. Downs, Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection. Redelegation of Authority to the Department Reports Management Officer, Form Number: None. Office of the Chief Information Officer. General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Description of the Need for the Administration [FR Doc. 2018–07936 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Information and Proposed Use: Lenders BILLING CODE 4210–67–P provide the required information to AGENCY: Office of the Assistant determine the eligibility of a mortgage to Secretary for Administration, HUD. be insured under Section 513 of the DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ACTION: Notice of redelegation of Housing and Community Development URBAN DEVELOPMENT authority. Act of 1992 (Section 106 of the Energy [Docket No. FR–7001–N–11] Policy Act of 1992). Section 2123 of the SUMMARY: Through this notice, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of Assistant Secretary for Administration 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information 2008 (HERA) (Pub. L. 110–289, redelegates to the General Deputy Collection: Energy Efficient Mortgages approved July 30, 2008) amended Assistant Secretary for Administration (EEMs) Section 106 of the Energy Policy Act of concurrent authority, vested in or AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information 1992 by revising the maximum dollar delegated or assigned to the Assistant Officer, HUD. amount that can be added to an FHA- Secretary for Administration, including insured mortgage for energy efficient authority and responsibility for the ACTION: Notice. improvements. coordination, management and

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supervision for the following offices: retirement; and human capital Dated: April 10, 2018. Chief Human Capital Officer, Chief information systems. More detailed Suzanne Israel Tufts, Procurement Officer, and Chief information can be found in the Assistant Secretary for Administration. Administrative Officer. delegation of authority notice for the [FR Doc. 2018–07921 Filed 4–11–18; 4:15 pm] DATES: This redelegation of authority is Chief Human Capital Officer, posted at BILLING CODE 4210–67–P applicable upon signature. https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/ _ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John 5562-D-01 DELEGATION.PDF. B. Shumway, Assistant General Counsel 2. Office of the Chief Procurement DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR for Administrative Law, Office of Officer: This office is responsible for General Counsel, Department of obtaining all contracted goods and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Housing and Urban Development, 451 services required by the Department Enforcement efficiently and in the most cost-effective 7th Street SW, Room 9262, Washington, [Docket ID BSEE–2018–0012; 189E1700D2 DC 20410–0500, telephone number 202– manner possible to enable the ET1SF0000.PSB000.EEEE500000; OMB 402–5190. (This is not a toll-free Department to meet its strategic Control Number 1014–0005] number.) Individuals with speech or objectives. The office provides logistical hearing impairments may access this support to HUD’s program offices and Agency Information Collection number through TTY by calling 1–800– other support offices in meeting their Activities; Relief or Reduction in 877–8339. mission needs and provides leadership Royalty Rates SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In January on developing fundamentally sound business practices. This redelegation AGENCY: Bureau of Safety and 2018, the Deputy Secretary delegated Environmental Enforcement, Interior. authority to the Assistant Secretary for does not include the authority to ACTION: Notice of information collection; Administration, which was published in perform the duties and functions of the request for comment. the Federal Register at 83 FR 3764. In Chief Acquisition Officer, which was provided to the Assistant Secretary for that notice, the Assistant Secretary for SUMMARY: In accordance with the Administration and, if the Assistant Administration was authorized to Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Secretary for Administration position is redelegate to employees of HUD the Bureau of Safety and Environmental vacant, the Senior Procurement authority delegated by the Deputy Enforcement (BSEE) proposes to renew Executive in a designation notice Secretary. Through this notice, the an information collection. published in the Federal Register at 83 Assistant Secretary for Administration DATES: Interested persons are invited to hereby redelegates to the General FR 3765. The functions of the Chief Acquisition Officer are outlined at 41 submit comments on or before June 18, Deputy Assistant Secretary for 2018. Administration concurrent authority, U.S.C. 1702. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on vested in or delegated or assigned to the 3. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer: This office is responsible for this information collection request (ICR) Assistant Secretary for Administration by either of the following methods listed including the authority to coordinate, headquarters and field support services, Executive Secretariat and compliance below: manage and supervise the activities of • Electronically go to http:// the offices of the Chief Human Capital functions (including privacy, records, and Freedom of Information Act www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, Officer, the Chief Procurement Officer, enter BSEE–2018–0012 then click and the Chief Administrative Officer. compliance), facilities management, disaster management, national security, search. Follow the instructions to This redelegation of authority does not submit public comments and view all include the authority to perform the security of the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and of the various HUD related materials. We will post all duties and functions of the Chief comments. Acquisition Officer, which was buildings, and communication support • services, including digital and Email [email protected], fax provided to the Assistant Secretary for (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry Administration and, if the Assistant multimedia. More detailed information can be found in the delegation of comments to the Department of the Secretary for Administration position is Interior; Bureau of Safety and vacant, the Senior Procurement authority notice for the Chief Administrative Officer, posted at Environmental Enforcement; Executive in a designation published in Regulations and Standards Branch; the Federal Register at 83 FR 3765. https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/ DOAADMIN071814.PDF. ATTN: Kelly Odom; 45600 Woodland Section A. Authority Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please Section B. Authority to Redelegate reference OMB Control Number 1014– The Assistant Secretary for 0005 in the subject line of your Administration hereby redelegates to The General Deputy Assistant comments. the General Deputy Assistant Secretary Secretary for Administration is for Administration the concurrent authorized to redelegate to employees of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To authority to coordinate, manage and HUD any of the authority delegated request additional information about supervise the activities of the following under Section A above. this ICR, contact Kelly Odom by email at [email protected] or by telephone offices and functions: Section C. Authority Superseded 1. Office of the Chief Human Capital at (703) 787–1775. Officer: This office is responsible for This delegation does not supersede SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In employee performance management; the previous delegation of authority accordance with the Paperwork executive resources; human capital from the Deputy Secretary to the Reduction Act of 1995, we provide the headquarters and field support; human Assistant Secretary of Administration, general public and other Federal capital policy; planning and training; which was published in the Federal agencies with an opportunity to recruitment and staffing; personnel Register at 83 FR 3764. comment on new, proposed, revised, security; employee assistance program; Authority: Section 7(d), Department of and continuing collections of health and wellness; employee and Housing and Urban Development Act (42 information. This helps us assess the labor relations; pay; benefits and U.S.C. 3535(d)). impact of our information collection

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requirements and minimize the public’s Respondents/Affected Public: by either of the following methods listed reporting burden. It also helps the Potential respondents comprise Federal below: public understand our information OCS oil, gas, and sulfur lessees/ • Electronically go to http:// collection requirements and provide the operators. www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, requested data in the desired format. Total Estimated Number of Annual enter BSEE–2018–0010 then click We are soliciting comments on the Respondents: Varies, not all of the search. Follow the instructions to proposed ICR that is described below. potential respondents will submit submit public comments and view all We are especially interested in public information in any given year and some related materials. We will post all comments addressing the following may submit multiple times. comments. issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to Total Estimated Number of Annual • Email [email protected], fax the proper functions of BSEE; (2) Will Responses: 16. (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry this information be processed and used Estimated Completion Time per comments to the Department of the in a timely manner; (3) Is the estimate Response: Varies from 1 hour to 2,000 Interior; Bureau of Safety and of burden accurate; (4) How might BSEE hours, depending on activity. Environmental Enforcement; enhance the quality, utility, and clarity Total Estimated Number of Annual Regulations and Standards Branch; of the information to be collected; and Burden Hours: 724. ATTN: Nicole Mason; 45600 Woodland (5) How might BSEE minimize the Respondent’s Obligation: Most Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please burden of this collection on the responses are mandatory, while others reference OMB Control Number 1014– respondents, including through the use are required to obtain or retain benefits. 0008 in the subject line of your Frequency of Collection: On occasion. comments. of information technology. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Comments that you submit in Burden Cost: We have identified FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To response to this notice are a matter of application and audit fees; as well as an request additional information about public record. We will include or independent certified public accountant this ICR, contact Nicole Mason by email summarize each comment in our request report. The non-hour cost burdens at [email protected] or by telephone to OMB to approve this ICR. Before associated with this collection of at (703) 787–1607. including your address, phone number, information amount to $27,950. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In email address, or other personal An agency may not conduct or accordance with the Paperwork identifying information in your sponsor and a person is not required to Reduction Act of 1995, we provide the comment, you should be aware that respond to a collection of information general public and other Federal your entire comment—including your unless it displays a currently valid OMB agencies with an opportunity to personal identifying information—may control number. comment on new, proposed, revised, be made publicly available at any time. The authority for this action is the and continuing collections of While you can ask us in your comment Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 information. This helps us assess the to withhold your personal identifying U.S.C. 3501 et seq). impact of our information collection information from public review, we Dated: March 15, 2018. requirements and minimize the public’s cannot guarantee that we will be able to Doug Morris, reporting burden. It also helps the do so. public understand our information Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. Abstract: The regulations at 30 CFR collection requirements and provide the part 203, concern relief or reduction in [FR Doc. 2018–07974 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] requested data in the desired format. royalty rates and are the subject of this BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P We are soliciting comments on the collection. This request also covers any proposed ICR that is described below. related Notices to Lessees and Operators We are especially interested in public DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (NTLs) that BSEE issues to clarify, comments addressing the following supplement, or provide additional Bureau of Safety and Environmental issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to guidance on some aspects of our Enforcement the proper functions of BSEE; (2) Will regulations. this information be processed and used The BSEE uses the information to [Docket ID BSEE–2018–0010; 189E1700D2 in a timely manner; (3) Is the estimate make decisions on the economic ET1SF0000.PSB000.EEEE500000; OMB of burden accurate; (4) How might BSEE viability of leases requesting a Control Number 1014–0008] enhance the quality, utility, and clarity suspension or elimination of royalty or Agency Information Collection of the information to be collected; and net profit share. These decisions have Activities; Well Control and Production (5) How might BSEE minimize the enormous monetary impact on both the Safety Training burden of this collection on the lessee and the Federal Government. respondents, including through the use Royalty relief can lead to increased AGENCY: Bureau of Safety and of information technology. production of natural gas and oil, Environmental Enforcement, Interior. Comments that you submit in creating profits for lessees, and royalty ACTION: Notice of information collection; response to this notice are a matter of and tax revenues for the Federal request for comment. public record. We will include or Government that they might not summarize each comment in our request otherwise receive. We could not make SUMMARY: In accordance with the to OMB to approve this ICR. Before an informed decision without the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the including your address, phone number, collection of information required by 30 Bureau of Safety and Environmental email address, or other personal CFR part 203. Enforcement (BSEE) proposes to renew identifying information in your Title of Collection: 30 CFR part 203, an information collection. comment, you should be aware that Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates. DATES: Interested persons are invited to your entire comment—including your OMB Control Number: 1014–0005. submit comments on or before June 18, personal identifying information—may Form Number: None. 2018. be made publicly available at any time. Type of Review: Extension of a ADDRESSES: Send your comments on While you can ask us in your comment currently approved collection. this information collection request (ICR) to withhold your personal identifying

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information from public review, we Dated: March 5, 2018. obtain information on this matter by cannot guarantee that we will be able to Doug Morris, contacting the Commission’s TDD do so. Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. terminal at 202–205–1810. General Abstract: The regulations at 30 CFR [FR Doc. 2018–07976 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] information concerning the Commission part 250, subpart O, concern well BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P may also be obtained by accessing its control and production safety training internet server (http://www.usitc.gov). and are the subject of this collection. Persons with mobility impairments who This request also covers any related will need special assistance in gaining INTERNATIONAL TRADE access to the Commission should Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) COMMISSION that BSEE issues to clarify, supplement, contact the Office of the Secretary at or provide additional guidance on some [Investigation No. U.S.-Korea FTA–103–031] 202–205–2000. aspects of our regulations. Background: In his request letter (received April 6, 2018), the USTR The BSEE will use the information U.S.-Korea FTA: Advice on stated that U.S. negotiators have collected under subpart O regulations to Modifications to Duty Rates for Certain recently reached an agreement in ensure that workers in the OCS are Motor Vehicles principle with representatives of the properly trained with the necessary AGENCY: United States International government of Korea on modifications skills to perform their jobs in a safe and Trade Commission. to the FTA regarding the staging of duty pollution-free manner. ACTION: Institution of investigation and treatment for certain motor vehicles. In some instances, we may conduct notice of opportunity to provide written The USTR noted that section 201(b)(2) oral interviews of offshore employees to comments. of the United States—Korea Free Trade evaluate the effectiveness of a Agreement Implementation Act (the company’s training program. The oral SUMMARY: Following receipt on April 6, Act) authorizes the President, subject to interviews are used to gauge how 2018, of a request from the U.S. Trade the consultation and layover effectively the companies are Representative (USTR), the Commission requirements of section 104 of the Act, implementing their own training instituted investigation No. U.S.-Korea to proclaim such tariff modifications as program. FTA–103–031, U.S.-Korea FTA: Advice the President determines to be necessary Title of Collection: 30 CFR 250, on Modifications to Duty Rates for or appropriate to maintain the general Subpart O, Well Control and Production Certain Motor Vehicles, for the purpose level of reciprocal and mutually Safety Training. of providing advice on the probable advantageous concessions with respect OMB Control Number: 1014–0008. economic effect of modifications to the to Korea provided for by the FTA. He Form Number: None. United States-Korea Free Trade noted that one of the requirements set Agreement regarding the staging of duty Type of Review: Extension of a out in section 104 of the Act is that the treatment for certain motor vehicles. currently approved collection. President obtain advice regarding the DATES: proposed action from the U.S. Respondents/Affected Public: May 1, 2018: Deadline for filing International Trade Commission. Potential respondents comprise Federal written submissions. June 1, 2018: Transmittal of In the request letter, the USTR asked OCS oil, gas, and sulfur lessees/ that the Commission provide advice on operators and holders of pipeline rights- Commission report to USTR. ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, the probable economic effect of the of-way. modifications on U.S. trade under the Total Estimated Number of Annual including the Commission’s hearing rooms, are located in the United States FTA and on domestic producers of the Respondents: Varies, not all of the affected articles. He asked that the potential respondents will submit International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW, Washington, Commission provide its advice at the information in any given year and some earliest possible date but no later than may submit multiple times. DC. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United eight weeks from receipt of the request. Total Estimated Number of Annual States International Trade Commission, He also asked that the Commission Responses: 6. 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC issue, as soon as possible thereafter, a Estimated Completion Time per 20436. The public record for this public version of its report with any Response: Varies from 1 hour to 105 investigation may be viewed on the confidential business information hours, depending on activity. Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) deleted. The products identified in the Total Estimated Number of Annual at http://www.usitc.gov/secretary/ proposal are motor vehicles for the Burden Hours: 202. edis.htm. Respondent’s Obligation: Most transport of goods provided for in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: responses are mandatory, while others subheadings 8704.21.00, 8704.22.50, Project Leader Jeff Horowitz (202–205– are required to obtain or retain benefits. 8704.23.00, 8704.31.00, 8704.32.00, and 2750 or [email protected]) or 8704.90.00 of the U.S. Harmonized Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Deputy Project Leader Mitch Semanik Tariff Schedule. The request letter and Total Estimated Annual Nonhour (202–205–2034 or mitchell.semanik@ the proposed modification are available Burden Cost: We have not identified any usitc.gov) for information specific to this on the Commission’s website at http:// non-hour cost burdens associated with investigation. For information on the www.usitc.gov/research_and_analysis/ this collection of information. legal aspects of this investigation, what_we_are_working_on.htm. As An agency may not conduct or contact William Gearhart of the requested, the Commission will provide sponsor and a person is not required to Commission’s Office of the General its advice to USTR by June 1, 2018. respond to a collection of information Counsel (202–205–3091 or Written Submissions: No public unless it displays a currently valid OMB [email protected]). The media hearing is planned. However, interested control number. should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, parties are invited to file written The authority for this action is the Office of External Relations (202–205– submissions. All written submissions Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 1819 or [email protected]). should be addressed to the Secretary, U.S.C. 3501 et seq). Hearing-impaired individuals may and should be received no later than

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5:15 p.m., May 1, 2018. All written Commission including under 5 U.S.C. proposed registration on or before May submissions must conform with the Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. government 17, 2018. Such persons may also file a provisions of section 201.8 of the employees and contract personnel for written request for a hearing on the Commission’s Rules of Practice and cybersecurity purposes. The application on or before May 17, 2018. Procedure (19 CFR 201.8). Section 201.8 Commission will not otherwise disclose ADDRESSES: and the Commission’s Handbook on any confidential business information in Written comments should Filing Procedures require that interested a manner that would reveal the be sent to: Drug Enforcement parties file documents electronically on operations of the firm supplying the Administration, Attention: DEA Federal or before the filing deadline and submit information. Register Representative/DRW, 8701 eight (8) true paper copies by 12:00 p.m. Summaries Of Written Submissions: Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia eastern time on the next business day. The Commission intends to publish 22152. All requests for hearing must be In the event that confidential treatment summaries of the positions of interested sent to: Drug Enforcement of a document is requested, interested persons in an appendix to its report. Administration, Attn: Administrator, parties must file, at the same time as the Persons wishing to have a summary of 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, eight paper copies, at least four (4) their position included in the appendix Virginia 22152. All request for hearing additional true paper copies in which should include a summary with their should also be sent to: (1) Drug the confidential information must be written submission. The summary may Enforcement Administration, Attn: deleted (see the following paragraph for not exceed 500 words, should be in Hearing Clerk/LJ, 8701 Morrissette further information regarding MSWord format or a format that can be Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; and confidential business information). easily converted to MSWord, and (2) Drug Enforcement Administration, Persons with questions regarding should not include any CBI. The Attn: DEA Federal Register electronic filing should contact the summary will be included in the report Representative/DRW, 8701 Morrissette Office of the Secretary, Docket Services as provided if it meets these Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. Division (202–205–1802). requirements and is germane to the Comments and requests for hearings on Confidential Business Information: subject matter of the investigation. In applications to import narcotic raw Any submissions that contain the appendix, the Commission will material are not appropriate. 72 FR confidential business information must identify the name of the organization 3417, (January 25, 2007) also conform with the requirements of furnishing the summary and will SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The section 201.6 of the Commission’s Rules include a link to the Commission’s Attorney General has delegated his of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR Electronic Document Information authority under the Controlled 201.6). Section 201.6 of the rules System (EDIS) where the full written Substances Act to the Administrator of requires that the cover of the document submission can be found. the Drug Enforcement Administration and the individual pages be clearly (DEA), 28 CFR 0.100(b). Authority to marked as to whether they are the By order of the Commission. exercise all necessary functions with ‘‘confidential’’ or ‘‘non-confidential’’ Issued: April 12, 2018. respect to the promulgation and version, and that the confidential Lisa Barton, implementation of 21 CFR part 1301, business information is clearly Secretary to the Commission. incident to the registration of identified by means of brackets. All [FR Doc. 2018–08015 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] manufacturers, distributors, dispensers, written submissions, except for those BILLING CODE 7020–02–P importers, and exporters of controlled containing CBI, will be made available substances (other than final orders in for inspection by interested parties. connection with suspension, denial, or The Commission may include some or DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE all of the confidential business revocation of registration) has been redelegated to the Assistant information submitted in the course of Drug Enforcement Administration this investigation in the report it sends Administrator of the DEA Diversion to the USTR. Additionally, all [Docket No. DEA–392] Control Division (‘‘Assistant information, including CBI, submitted Administrator’’) pursuant to section 7 of Importer of Controlled Substances 28 CFR part 0, appendix to subpart R. in this investigation may be disclosed to Application: Clinical Supplies and used: (i) By the Commission, its Management Holdings, Inc. In accordance with 21 CFR employees and Offices, and contract 1301.34(a), this is notice that on March personnel (a) for developing or ACTION: Notice of application. 14, 2018, Clinical Supplies Management maintaining the records of this or a Holdings, Inc., 342 42nd Street South, related proceeding, or (b) in internal DATES: Registered bulk importers of the Fargo, ND 58103 applied to be investigations, audits, reviews, and affected basic classes, and applicants registered as an importer of the evaluations relating to the programs, therefore, may file written comments on following basic classes of controlled personnel, and operations of the or objections to the issuance of the substances:

Controlled substance Drug code Schedule

Marihuana ...... 7360 I Tetrahydrocannabinols ...... 7370 I

The company plans to import automatic approval of subsequent under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization analytical reference standards for permit applications to import controlled will not extend to the import of FDA distribution to its customers for research substances. Approval of permit approved or non-approved finished and analytical purposes. Placement of applications will occur only when the dosage forms for commercial sale. these drug codes onto the company’s registrant’s business activity is registration does not translate into consistent with what is authorized

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Dated: April 10, 2018. additional information, please contact 2. Title of the Form/Collection: Susan A. Gibson, Michael J. Lewis, Diversion Control Application for Registration, Deputy Assistant Administrator. Division, Drug Enforcement Application for Registration Renewal. [FR Doc. 2018–07978 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Administration; Mailing Address: 8701 3. The agency form number, if any, BILLING CODE 4410–09–P Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia and the applicable component of the 22152; Telephone: (202) 598–6812 or Department sponsoring the collection: sent to [email protected]. The form numbers are DEA Forms 363, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written 363a. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Drug [OMB Number 1117–0015] comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning Enforcement Administration, Diversion Agency Information Collection the proposed collection of information Control Division. Activities; Proposed eCollection, are encouraged. Your comments should 4. Affected public who will be asked eComments Requested; Extension address one or more of the following or required to respond, as well as a brief Without Change of a Previously four points: abstract: Affected public: Business or other for- Approved Collection; Application for —Evaluate whether the proposed Registration, Application for profit. collection of information is necessary Affected public (Other): Not-for-profit Registration Renewal; DEA Forms 363, for the proper performance of the 363a institutions, Federal, State, local, and functions of the agency, including tribal governments. AGENCY: Drug Enforcement whether the information will have Abstract: The Controlled Substances Administration, Department of Justice. practical utility; Act requires practitioners who dispense ACTION: 30-Day Notice. —Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s narcotic drugs to individuals for estimate of the burden of the maintenance or detoxification treatment SUMMARY: The Department of Justice proposed collection of information, to register annually with DEA.1 21 (DOJ), Drug Enforcement including the validity of the U.S.C. 822, 823; 21 CFR 1301.11 and Administration (DEA), will be methodology and assumptions used; 1301.13. Registration is a necessary submitting the following information —Evaluate whether and if so how the control measure and helps to prevent collection request to the Office of quality, utility, and clarity of the diversion by ensuring the closed system Management and Budget (OMB) for information proposed to be collected of distribution of controlled substances review and approval in accordance with can be enhanced; and can be monitored by DEA and the the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. —Minimize the burden of the collection businesses and individuals handling The proposed information collection of information on those who are to controlled substances are qualified to do was previously published in the Federal respond, including through the use of so and are accountable. Register, on February 21, 2018, allowing appropriate automated, electronic, 5. An estimate of the total number of for a 60 day comment period. mechanical, or other forms of respondents and the amount of time DATES: Comments are encouraged and information technology, e.g., estimated for an average respondent to will be accepted for 30 days until May permitting electronic submission of respond: DEA Form 363 is submitted on 17, 2018. responses. an as needed basis by persons seeking FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If to become registered; DEA Form 363a is Overview of This Information you have comments on the estimated submitted on an annual basis thereafter Collection public burden or associated response to renew existing registrations. The time, suggestions, or need a copy of the 1. Type of Information Collection: below table presents information proposed information collection Extension of a currently approved regarding the number of respondents, instrument with instructions or collection. responses and associated burden hours.

Number of annual Average time per response Total annual respondents hours

DEA Form 363 (paper) ...... 15 0.30 hours (18 minutes) ...... 5 DEA Form 363 (online) ...... 223 0.13 hours (8 minutes) ...... 30 DEA Form 363a (paper) ...... 51 0.22 hours (13 minutes) ...... 11 DEA Form 363a (online) ...... 1,437 0.10 hours (6 minutes) ...... 144

Total ...... 1,726 ...... 189 Figures are rounded.

6. An estimate of the total public Department Clearance Officer, United Dated: April 11, 2018. burden (in hours) associated with the States Department of Justice, Justice Melody Braswell, proposed collection: The DEA estimates Management Division, Policy and Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. that this collection takes 189 annual Planning Staff, Two Constitution Department of Justice. burden hours. Square, 145 N Street NE, Suite 3E.405B, [FR Doc. 2018–07904 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] If additional information is required Washington, DC 20530. BILLING CODE 4410–09–P please contact: Melody Braswell,

1 This registration requirement is waived for certain practitioners under specified circumstances. See 21 U.S.C. 823(g)(2).

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE —Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimated for an average respondent to estimate of the burden of the respond: 11,192 respondents per year at Civil Rights Division collection of information, including 0.75 hours per complaint form. the validity of the methodology and 6. An estimate of the total public [OMB Number 1190–0009] assumptions used; burden (in hours) associated with the —Evaluate whether and if so, how, the collection: The estimated annual public Agency Information Collection quality, utility, and clarity of the burden associated with this collection is Activities; Proposed eCollection information to be collected can be 8,394 hours, which is equal to 11,192 eComments Requested; Extension enhanced; and respondents * .75 hours. Without Change of a Currently- —Minimize the burden of the collection If additional information is required Approved Collection, Title II of the of information on those who are to contact: Melody Braswell, Department Americans With Disabilities Act of respond, including through the use of Clearance Officer, United States 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation appropriate automated, electronic, Department of Justice, Justice Act of 1973 Discrimination Complaint mechanical, or other technological Management Division, Policy and Form collection techniques or other forms Planning Staff, Two Constitution of information technology (e.g., AGENCY: Disability Rights Section, Civil Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405A, permitting electronic submission of Washington, DC 20530. Rights Division, U.S. Department of responses). Justice. Dated: April 12, 2018. ACTION: 60 Day notice. Overview of This Information Melody Braswell, Collection Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. SUMMARY: The Department of Justice, 1. Type of information collection: Department of Justice. Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Extension of Currently Approved [FR Doc. 2018–07979 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Section, is submitting the following Collection. BILLING CODE 4410–13–P information collection request to the 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Office of Management and Budget Title II of the Americans with (OMB) for review and approval in Disabilities Act/Section 504 of the DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE accordance with the Paperwork Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [OMB Number 1117–0012] Reduction Act of 1995. Discrimination Complaint Form. DATES: The Department of Justice 3. The agency form number and Agency Information Collection encourages public comment and will applicable component of the Activities; Proposed eCollection, accept input until June 18, 2018. Department sponsoring the collection: eComments Requested; Extension Comments received after the close of The document has no agency form Without Change of a Previously the comment period are disfavored and number. The applicable component Approved Collection; Application for will be marked ‘‘late.’’ The Department within the Department of Justice is the Registration, Application for is not required to consider late Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Registration Renewal, Affidavit for comments. Division. Chain Renewal; DEA Forms 225, 225a 4. Affected public who will be asked FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If and 225b to respond, as well as a brief abstract: you have additional comments, Primary: Individuals alleging AGENCY: Drug Enforcement especially on the estimated public discrimination by public entities based Administration, Department of Justice. burden or associated response time, on disability. Under title II of the ACTION: 30-Day notice. suggestions, or need a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act, an proposed information collection individual who believes that he or she SUMMARY: The Department of Justice instrument with instructions or has been subjected to discrimination on (DOJ), Drug Enforcement additional information, please contact the basis of disability by a public entity Administration (DEA), will be Rebecca Bond, Chief, U.S. Department may, by himself or herself or by an submitting the following information of Justice, Civil Rights Division, authorized representative, file a collection request to the Office of Disability Rights Section, NYA, 950 complaint. The Department of Justice Management and Budget (OMB) for Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, must address the complaint or refer the review and approval in accordance with DC 20530, [email protected], or by complaint to the appropriate Federal the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. telephone at (800) 514–0301 (Voice) or agency. Any Federal agency that The proposed information collection (800) 514–0383 (TTY) (the Division’s receives a complaint of discrimination was previously published in the Federal ADA Information Line). All submissions on the basis of disability by a public Register, on February 21, 2018, allowing should reference the eight-digit OMB entity must review the complaint to for a 60-day comment period. number for the collection or the title of determine whether it has jurisdiction DATES: Comments are encouraged and the collection. under Section 504. If the agency does will be accepted for 30 days until May SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written not have jurisdiction under Section 504, 17, 2018. comments and suggestions from the it must determine whether it is the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If public and affected agencies concerning designated agency responsible for you have comments on the estimated the proposed collection of information complaints filed against that public public burden or associated response are encouraged. Your comments should entity under title II of the ADA. If the time, suggestions, or need a copy of the address one or more of the following agency does not have jurisdiction under proposed information collection four points: section 504 and is not the designated instrument with instructions or —Evaluate whether the collection of agency under title II of the ADA, it must additional information, please contact information is necessary for the refer the complaint to the Department of Michael J. Lewis, Diversion Control proper performance of the function of Justice. Division, Drug Enforcement the agency, including whether the 5. An estimate of the total number of Administration; Mailing Address: 8701 information will have practical utility; respondents and the amount of time Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia

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22152; Telephone: (202) 598–6812 or appropriate automated, electronic, Affected public: Business or other for- sent to [email protected]. mechanical, or other forms of profit. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written information technology, e.g., Affected public (Other): Not-for-profit comments and suggestions from the permitting electronic submission of institutions, Federal, State, local, and public and affected agencies concerning responses. tribal governments. the proposed collection of information Overview of This Information Abstract: The Controlled Substances are encouraged. Your comments should Collection Act requires all businesses and address one or more of the following individuals who manufacture, four points: 1. Type of Information Collection: distribute, import, export, and conduct —Evaluate whether the proposed Extension of a currently approved research and laboratory analysis with collection of information is necessary collection. controlled substances to register with for the proper performance of the 2. Title of the Form/Collection: DEA. 21 U.S.C. 822, 21 CFR 1301.11 and functions of the agency, including Application for Registration, 1301.13. Registration is a necessary whether the information will have Application for Registration Renewal, control measure and helps to prevent practical utility; Affidavit for Chain Renewal. diversion by ensuring the closed system —Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s 3. The agency form number, if any, of distribution of controlled substances estimate of the burden of the and the applicable component of the can be monitored by DEA and the proposed collection of information, Department sponsoring the collection: businesses and individuals handling including the validity of the The form numbers are DEA Forms 225, controlled substances are qualified to do methodology and assumptions used; 225a, and 225b. The applicable so and are accountable. —Evaluate whether and if so how the component within the Department of 5. An estimate of the total number of quality, utility, and clarity of the Justice is the Drug Enforcement respondents and the amount of time information proposed to be collected Administration, Diversion Control estimated for an average respondent to can be enhanced; and Division. respond: The below table presents —Minimize the burden of the collection 4. Affected public who will be asked information regarding the number of of information on those who are to or required to respond, as well as a brief respondents, responses and associated respond, including through the use of abstract: burden hours.

Number of annual Average time per response Total annual respondents hours

DEA–225 (paper) ...... 308 0.33 hours (20 minutes) ...... 103 DEA–225 (online) ...... 1,993 0.17 hours (10 minutes) ...... 332 DEA–225a (paper) ...... 366 0.25 hours (15 minutes) ...... 92 DEA–225a (online) ...... 13,248 0.12 hours (7 minutes) ...... 1,546 DEA–225b (chain renewal) * ...... 4 1 hour ...... 4

Total ...... 15,919 ...... 2,076 * In total, 4 chains represent 82 individual registrant locations. Figures are rounded.

6. An estimate of the total public DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE burden (in hours) associated with the proposed collection: The DEA estimates Parole Commission Parole Commission that this collection takes 2,076 annual Sunshine Act Meeting burden hours. Sunshine Act Meeting If additional information is required TIME AND DATE: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, TIME AND DATE: 12:00 a.m., Tuesday, please contact: Melody Braswell, April 24, 2018 April 24, 2018. Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice PLACE: U.S. Parole Commission, 90 K PLACE: U.S. Parole Commission, 90 K Management Division, Policy and Street NE, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC. Street NE, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC. STATUS: Planning Staff, Two Constitution Open. STATUS: Closed. Square, 145 N Street NE, Suite 3E.405B, MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Approval of MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Washington, DC 20530. February 13, 2018 minutes; Reports Determination on ONE original Dated: April 11, 2018. from the Vice Chairman, Commissioners jurisdiction cases. Melody Braswell, and Senior Staff. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Department of Justice. Jacqueline Graham, Staff Assistant to Jacqueline Graham, Staff Assistant to [FR Doc. 2018–07905 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] the Chairman, U.S. Parole Commission, the Chairman, U.S. Parole Commission, 90 K Street NE, 3rd Floor, Washington, BILLING CODE 4410–09–P 90 K Street NE, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20530, (202) 346–7010. DC. 20530, (202) 346–7001. Dated: April 13, 2018. Dated: April 13, 2018. J. Patricia Wilson Smoot, J. Patricia Wilson Smoot, Chairperson, U.S. Parole Commission. Chairperson, U.S. Parole Commission. [FR Doc. 2018–08143 Filed 4–13–18; 4:15 pm] [FR Doc. 2018–08144 Filed 4–13–18; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4410–31–P BILLING CODE 4410–31–P

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION supports an integrated, interdisciplinary binding between the academic research environment to advance institution and the NSF. Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To fundamental engineering knowledge Each Center’s annual report will Renew an Information Collection and engineered systems; educate a address the following categories of globally competitive and diverse activities: (1) Vision and impact, (2) AGENCY: National Science Foundation. engineering workforce from K–12 on; strategic plan, (3) research program, (4) ACTION: Notice and request for and join academe and industry in innovation ecosystem and industrial comments. partnership to achieve these goals. ERCs collaboration, (5) education, (6) SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork conduct world-class research through infrastructure (leadership, management, Reduction Act of 1995, and as part of its partnerships of academic institutions, facilities, diversity) and (7) budget continuing effort to reduce paperwork national laboratories, industrial issues. and respondent burden, the National organizations, and/or other public/ For each of the categories the report Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting private entities. New knowledge thus will describe overall objectives for the the general public or other Federal created is meaningfully linked to year, progress toward center goals, agencies to comment on this proposed society. problems the Center has encountered in ERCs conduct world-class research continuing information collection. NSF making progress towards goals and how with an engineered systems perspective will publish periodic summaries of the they were overcome, plans for the future that integrates materials, devices, proposed projects. and anticipated research and other processes, components, control barriers to overcome in the following DATES: Written comments on this notice algorithms and/or other enabling year, and specific outputs and must be received by June 18, 2018, to be elements to perform a well-defined outcomes. assured consideration. Comments function. These systems provide a Use of the Information: The data received after that date will be unique academic research and collected will be used for NSF internal considered to the extent practicable. education experience that involves reports, historical data, performance Send comments to address below. integrative complexity and review by peer site visit teams, program FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: technological realization. The level studies and evaluations, and for Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance complexity of the systems perspective securing future funding for continued Officer, National Science Foundation, includes the factors associated with its ERC program maintenance and growth. 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, use in industry, society/environment, or Estimate of Burden: 150 hours per Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292– the human body. center for 17 centers for a total of 2,550 7556; or send email to splimpto@ ERCs enable and foster excellent hours. nsf.gov. Individuals who use a education, integrate research and Respondents: Academic institutions. telecommunications device for the deaf education, speed knowledge/technology Estimated Number of Responses per (TDD) may call the Federal Information transfer through partnerships between Report: One from each of the 17 ERCs. Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– academe and industry, and prepare a Dated: April 12, 2018. 8339, which is accessible 24 hours a more competitive future workforce. Suzanne H. Plimpton, day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year ERCs capitalize on diversity through Reports Clearance Officer, National Science (including federal holidays). participation in center activities and Foundation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION demonstrate leadership in the : [FR Doc. 2018–07983 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Comments: Comments are invited on: involvement of groups BILLING CODE 7555–01–P (a) Whether the proposed collection of underrepresented in science and information is necessary for the proper engineering. performance of the functions of the Centers are required to submit annual NUCLEAR REGULATORY Foundation, including whether the reports on progress and plans, which COMMISSION information will have practical utility; will be used as a basis for performance review and determining the level of (b) the accuracy of the Foundation’s Advisory Committee on Reactor estimate of the burden of the proposed continued funding. To support this review and the management of a Center, Safeguards (ACRS); Meeting of the collection of information; (c) ways to ACRS Subcommittee on Reliability and enhance the quality, utility, and clarity ERCs also are required to submit management and performance Probabilistic Risk Assessment; Notice of the information to be collected; and of Meeting (d) ways to minimize the burden of the indicators annually to NSF via a data collection of information on those who collection website that is managed by a The ACRS Subcommittee on are to respond, including through the technical assistance contractor. These Reliability and Probabilistic Risk use of automated collection techniques indicators are both quantitative and Assessment will hold a meeting on May or other forms of information descriptive and may include, for 2, 2018 at 11545 Rockville Pike, Room technology. example, the characteristics of center T–2B1, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting personnel and students; sources of cash The meeting will be open to public Requirements for the Engineering and in-kind support; expenditures by attendance with the exception of Research Centers (ERCs). operational component; characteristics portions that will be closed to protect OMB Number: 3145–0220. of industrial and/or other sector information that is proprietary pursuant Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, participation; research activities; to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4). The agenda for 2018. education activities; knowledge transfer the subject meeting shall be as follows: Type of Request: Intent to seek activities; patents, licenses; Wednesday, May 2, 2018—8:30 a.m. approval to renew an information publications; degrees granted to Until 5:00 p.m. collection. students involved in Center activities; descriptions of significant advances and The Subcommittee will hear Abstract other outcomes of the ERC effort. Such presentations by and hold discussions Proposed Project: The Engineering reporting requirements will be included with the NRC staff and other interested Research Centers (ERC) program in the cooperative agreement which is persons on the progress of the Level 3

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Probabilistic Risk Assessment Project. NUCLEAR REGULATORY Rockville, Maryland 20852. After The Subcommittee will gather COMMISSION registering with Security, please contact information, analyze relevant issues and Mr. Theron Brown at 301–415–6702 to facts, and formulate proposed positions Advisory Committee on Reactor be escorted to the meeting room. Safeguards (ACRS); Meeting of the and actions, as appropriate, for Dated: April 11, 2018. deliberation by the Full Committee. ACRS Subcommittee on Planning and Procedures; Notice of Meeting Mark L. Banks, Members of the public desiring to Chief, Technical Support Branch, Advisory provide oral statements and/or written The ACRS Subcommittee on Planning Committee on Reactor Safeguards. comments should notify the Designated and Procedures will hold a meeting on [FR Doc. 2018–07937 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Federal Official (DFO), Christiana Lui May 2, 2018, 11545 Rockville Pike, BILLING CODE 7590–01–P (Telephone 301–415–2492 or Email Room T–2B3, Rockville, Maryland [email protected]) five days prior 20852. to the meeting, if possible, so that The meeting will be open to public appropriate arrangements can be made. attendance. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE Thirty-five hard copies of each The agenda for the subject meeting COMMISSION presentation or handout should be shall be as follows: Sunshine Act Meetings provided to the DFO thirty minutes Wednesday, May 2, 2018—12:00 p.m. before the meeting. In addition, one until 1:00 p.m. electronic copy of each presentation TIME AND DATE: 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, should be emailed to the DFO one day The Subcommittee will discuss April 19, 2018. before the meeting. If an electronic copy proposed ACRS activities and related PLACE: Closed Commission Hearing, cannot be provided within this matters. The Subcommittee will gather Room 10800. timeframe, presenters should provide information, analyze relevant issues and STATUS: This meeting will be closed to the DFO with a CD containing each facts, and formulate proposed positions the public. presentation at least thirty minutes and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the Full Committee. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: before the meeting. Electronic Commissioners, Counsel to the recordings will be permitted only Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written Commissioners, the Secretary to the during those portions of the meeting Commission, and recording secretaries that are open to the public. Detailed comments should notify the Designated Federal Official (DFO), Quynh Nguyen will attend the closed meeting. Certain procedures for the conduct of and staff members who have an interest in participation in ACRS meetings were (Telephone 301–415–5844 or Email: [email protected]) five days prior the matters also may be present. published in the Federal Register on The General Counsel of the October 4, 2017 (82 FR 46312). to the meeting, if possible, so that arrangements can be made. Thirty-five Commission, or his designee, has Detailed meeting agendas and meeting hard copies of each presentation or certified that, in his opinion, one or transcripts are available on the NRC handout should be provided to the DFO more of the exemptions set forth in 5 website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading- thirty minutes before the meeting. In U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (6), (7), (8), 9(B) rm/doc-collections/acrs. Information addition, one electronic copy of each and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(3), regarding topics to be discussed, presentation should be emailed to the (a)(5), (a)(6), (a)(7), (a)(8), (a)(9)(ii) and changes to the agenda, whether the DFO one day before the meeting. If an (a)(10), permit consideration of the meeting has been canceled or electronic copy cannot be provided scheduled matters at the closed meeting. rescheduled, and the time allotted to within this timeframe, presenters Commissioner Jackson, as duty present oral statements can be obtained should provide the DFO with a CD officer, voted to consider the items from the website cited above or by containing each presentation at least listed for the closed meeting in closed contacting the identified DFO. thirty minutes before the meeting. session. Moreover, in view of the possibility that Electronic recordings will be permitted The subject matters of the closed the schedule for ACRS meetings may be only during those portions of the meeting will be: adjusted by the Chairman as necessary meeting that are open to the public. 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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE regarding the proposed rule change. higher than the Maximum Value 12 or COMMISSION This order approves the proposed rule lower than the Minimum Value 13 will change, as modified by Amendment be cancelled. A box spread entered as a [Release No. 34–83033; File No. SR–Phlx– 2018–14) Nos. 1, 2, and 3. market order will be accepted but will be restricted from trading at a price that II. Description of the Proposed Rule Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq is higher than the Maximum Value or Change, as Modified by Amendment 14 PHLX LLC; Order Approving a Nos. 1, 2, and 3 lower than the Minimum Value. The Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Butterfly Spread Protection and the Box Amendment Nos. 1, 2, and 3, To Adopt As described more fully in the Notice, Spread Protection apply to orders being Protections for Butterfly Spreads and the Exchange proposes to amend Phlx auctioned and to auction responses, and Box Spreads Rule 1098 to adopt protections that will they apply throughout the trading day, prevent the execution of a butterfly including during the pre-market, the April 11, 2018. spread 6 or a box spread 7 at a price opening process, and trading halts.15 outside of specified minimum and I. Introduction The Phlx states that the proposal is maximum values (the ‘‘Butterfly Spread responsive to member input and will On February 9, 2018, Nasdaq PHLX Protection’’ and the ‘‘Box Spread provide members with additional LLC (‘‘Phlx’’ or the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed 8 Protection,’’ respectively). Under the functionality that will assist them in with the Securities and Exchange Butterfly Spread Protection, a butterfly managing risk.16 In addition, the Phlx Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant spread that is priced higher than the states that the buffer allowance from the to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities 9 Maximum Value or lower than the minimum and maximum values Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 10 Minimum Value will be cancelled. A permitted for the execution of butterfly 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule butterfly spread entered as a market and box spreads will provide market change to amend Phlx Rule 1098, order will be accepted but will be participants with flexibility to manage ‘‘Complex Orders on the System,’’ to restricted from trading at a price that is their business.17 adopt protections for Complex Orders The Phlx notes that it higher than the Maximum Value or currently offers similar order protection that are box spreads or butterfly 11 lower than the Minimum Value. features for Complex Orders to avoid spreads.3 On February 21, 2018, the Similarly, under the Box Spread erroneous trades, including the Strategy Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the Protection, a box spread that is priced Price Protection and the Acceptable proposed rule change, which Complex Execution (‘‘ACE’’) superseded the original filing in its 6 A butterfly spread is a three legged Complex Parameter.18 entirety. The proposed rule change, as Order with the following: (1) Two legs to buy (sell) modified by Amendment No. 1, was the same number of calls (puts); (2) one leg to sell (buy) twice the number of calls (puts) with a strike III. Discussion and Commission published for comment in the Federal price at mid-point of the two legs to buy (sell); (3) Findings Register on March 1, 2018.4 On April 9, all legs have the same expiration; and (4) each leg After careful review, the Commission 2018, the Exchange filed Amendment strike price is equidistant from the next sequential finds that the proposed rule change is No. 2 to the proposal. On April 10, strike price. See proposed Phlx Rule 1098(i). 7 A box spread is a four legged Complex Order consistent with the requirements of the 2018, the Exchange filed Amendment with the following: (1) One pair of legs with the Act and the rules and regulations No. 3 to the proposal, which superseded same strike price with one leg to buy a call (put) thereunder applicable to a national Amendment No. 2 in its entirety.5 The and one leg to sell a put (call); (2) a second pair securities exchange.19 In particular, the Commission received no comments of legs with a different strike price from the pair described in (1) with one leg to sell a call (put) and Commission finds that the proposed one leg to buy a put (call); (3) all legs have the same 1 rule change is consistent with Section 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). expiration; and (4) all legs have equal volume. See 20 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. proposed Phlx Rule 1098(j). 6(b)(5) of the Act, which requires, 3 For purposes of the electronic trading of 8 See Notice, 83 FR at 8915. among other things, that the rules of a Complex Orders, a ‘‘Complex Order’’ is an order 9 For a butterfly spread, the Maximum Value is national securities exchange be involving the simultaneous purchase and/or sale of calculated by adding the Initial Maximum Value two or more different options series in the same (the distance between strike price of the leg with 12 For a box spread, the Maximum Value is underlying security, priced as a net debit or credit the mid-point strike and either of the outer leg calculated by adding the Initial Maximum Value based on the relative prices of the individual strike prices) and the Maximum Value Buffer. The (the distance between the strike prices of each pair components, for the same account, for the purpose Maximum Value Buffer is the lesser of a of leg strike prices) and the Maximum Value Buffer. of executing a particular investment strategy. See configurable absolute dollar value or percentage of The Maximum Value Buffer is the lesser of a Phlx Rule 1098(a)(i). the Initial Maximum Value set by the Exchange and configurable absolute dollar value or percentage of 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82766 announced via a notice to members. See proposed the Initial Maximum value set by the Exchange and (February 23, 2018), 83 FR 8914 (March 1, 2018) Phlx Rule 1098(i)(i)(a). announced via a notice to members. See proposed (‘‘Notice’’). 10 For a butterfly spread, the Minimum Value is Phlx Rule 1098(j)(i)(a). 5 In Amendment No. 3, the Phlx revised the calculated by subtracting the Minimum Value 13 For a box spread, the Minimum Value is proposal to (1) replace references in proposed Phlx Buffer (a configurable absolute dollar value set by calculated by subtracting the Minimum Value Rule 1098(i)(i) to ‘‘Complex Order’’ with ‘‘Butterfly the Exchange and announced via a notice to Buffer (a configurable absolute dollar value set by Spread,’’ and to ‘‘Complex Market Order’’ with members) from the Initial Minimum Value of zero. the Exchange and announced via a notice to ‘‘Butterfly Spread entered as a Market Order;’’ (2) See proposed Phlx Rule 1098(i)(i)(b). The Phlx members) from the Initial Minimum Value of zero. revise proposed Phlx Rule 1098(i)(i)(a) to indicate notes that the Minimum Value could be less than See proposed Phlx Rule 1098(j)(i)(b). that the Initial Maximum Value is the distance zero. See Notice, 83 FR at 8915. The Phlx states that 14 See proposed Phlx Rule 1098(j)(i). a market participant seeking to trade out of a between the strike price of the leg with the mid- 15 See proposed Phlx Rules 1098(i)(i) and (ii), and position at intrinsic value might not find a contra- point and either of the outer leg strike prices; (3) 1098(j)(i) and (ii). replace references in proposed Phlx Rule 1098(j)(i) side willing to trade without a premium. The Phlx 16 See Notice, 83 FR at 8916. to ‘‘Complex Order’’ with ‘‘Box Spread’’ and to notes that an incremental allowance outside of the 17 ‘‘Complex Market Order’’ with ‘‘Box Spread entered minimum/maximum value would allow for a small See id. at 8917. as a Market Order;’’ (4) amend proposed Phlx Rules premium to offset commissions associated with 18 See id. at 8915. See also Phlx Rules 1098(g) 1098(i)(i) and (j)(i) to refer to ‘‘an order being trading and could incentivize participants to take (Strategy Price Protection) and 1098(h)(i) (ACE auctioned,’’ rather than an ‘‘auction;’’ and (5) delete the other side of a spread trading at intrinsic value. Parameter). the reference to ‘‘spread’’ in proposed Phlx Rule The Phlx further notes that a participant might find 19 In approving this proposed rule change, the 1098(j)(i)(b). Because Amendment No. 3 makes only it financially beneficial to pay a small premium to Commission has considered the proposed rule’s clarifying and technical changes, and does not close out its position rather than carry the position impact on efficiency, competition, and capital present unique or novel regulatory issues, it is not to expiration and take delivery. See id. formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). subject to notice and comment. 11 See proposed Phlx Rule 1098(i)(i). 20 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).

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designed to prevent fraudulent and the Office of Management and Budget Rule 6e–2 and Form N–6EI–1, SEC File No. manipulative acts and practices, to (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. 270–177, OMB Control No. 3235–0177 promote just and equitable principles of Rule 15g–4 requires brokers and Notice is hereby given that, pursuant dealers effecting transactions in penny trade, to remove impediments to and to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 stocks for or with customers to disclose perfect the mechanism of a free and (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities the amount of compensation received by open market and a national market and Exchange Commission the broker-dealer in connection with the system and, in general, to protect (‘‘Commission’’) has submitted to the transaction. The purpose of the rule is investors and the public interest. Office of Management and Budget a to increase the level of disclosure to The Commission believes that the request for extension of the previously investors concerning penny stocks Butterfly Spread Protection and the Box approved collection of information generally and specific penny stock Spread Protection will help market discussed below. participants mitigate risk by preventing transactions. the execution of butterfly and box The Commission estimates that Rule 6e–2 (17 CFR 270.6e–2) under spreads at prices that are outside of approximately 195 broker-dealers will the Investment Company Act of 1940 specified minimum and maximum spend an average of 87 hours annually (‘‘Act’’) (15 U.S.C. 80a) is an exemptive values. The Commission notes that the to comply with this rule. Thus, the total rule that provides separate accounts Phlx has indicated that the protections compliance burden is approximately formed by life insurance companies to are responsive to input from Phlx 16,965 burden-hours per year. fund certain variable life insurance members.21 In addition, the Written comments are invited on: (a) products, exemptions from certain Commission notes that another options Whether the proposed collection of provisions of the Act, subject to exchange has adopted similar price information is necessary for the proper conditions set forth in the rule. protections.22 performance of the functions of the Rule 6e–2 provides a separate account agency, including whether the with an exemption from the registration IV. Conclusion information shall have practical utility; provisions of section 8(a) of the Act if It is therefore ordered, pursuant to (b) the accuracy of the agency’s the account files with the Commission Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,23 that the estimates of the burden of the proposed Form N–6EI–1 (17 CFR 274.301), a proposed rule change (SR–Phlx–2018– collection of information; (c) ways to notification of claim of exemption. 14), as modified by Amendment Nos. 1, enhance the quality, utility, and clarity The rule also exempts a separate 2, and 3, is approved. of the information to be collected; and account from a number of other sections (d) ways to minimize the burden of the For the Commission, by the Division of of the Act, provided that the separate Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated collection of information on account makes certain disclosure in its authority.24 respondents, including through the use registration statements (in the case of Eduardo A. Aleman, of automated collection techniques or those separate account that elect to other forms of information technology. Assistant Secretary. register), reports to contract holders, Consideration will be given to proxy solicitations, and submissions to [FR Doc. 2018–07932 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] comments and suggestions submitted in BILLING CODE 8011–01–P state regulatory authorities, as writing within 60 days of this prescribed by the rule. publication. An agency may not conduct or Since 2008, there have been no filings SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE sponsor, and a person is not required to of Form N–6EI–1 by separate accounts. COMMISSION respond to, a collection of information Therefore, there has been no cost or under the PRA unless it displays a burden to the industry since that time. Proposed Collection; Comment currently valid OMB control number. The Commission requests authorization Request Please direct your written comments to maintain an inventory of one burden Upon Written Request, Copies Available to: Pamela Dyson, Acting Director/Chief hour for administrative purposes. From: Securities and Exchange Information Officer, Securities and An agency may not conduct or Commission, Office of FOIA Services, Exchange Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik- sponsor, and a person is not required to Washington, DC 20549–2736 Simon, 100 F Street NE, Washington, respond to, a collection of information DC 20549 or send an email to PRA_ unless it displays a currently valid Extension: control number. Rule 15g–4, SEC File No. 270–347, OMB [email protected]. Control No. 3235–0393 Dated: April 11, 2018. The public may view the background Eduardo A. Aleman, documentation for this information Notice is hereby given that pursuant collection at the following website, Assistant Secretary. to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 www.reginfo.gov. Comments should be (‘‘PRA’’) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the [FR Doc. 2018–07961 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] directed to: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and Exchange Commission BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Securities and Exchange Commission, (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments Office of Information and Regulatory on the existing collection of information Affairs, Office of Management and provided for in Rule 15g–4—Disclosure SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Budget, Room 10102, New Executive of compensation to brokers or dealers Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, (17 CRF 240.15g–4) under the Securities or by sending an email to: Shagufta_ Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request [email protected]; and (ii) Pamela seq.). The Commission plans to submit Dyson, Director/Chief Information this existing collection of information to Upon Written Request, Copies Available Officer, Securities and Exchange From: Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik-Simon, 21 See Notice, 83 FR at 8916. Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 22 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 See CBOE Rule 6.53C, Interpretation and Policy 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC _ .08(g). or send an email to: PRA Mailbox@ 23 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 20549–2736 sec.gov. Comments must be submitted to 24 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Extension: OMB within 30 days of this notice.

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Dated: April 11, 2018. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Holder’s or Market Maker’s providing Eduardo A. Aleman, Statement of the Purpose of, and average daily volume in July 2016, and Assistant Secretary. Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule (ii) sets a new NYSE Arca Best Bid or Change [FR Doc. 2018–07960 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Offer with at least 25% in each of the ETP Holder’s or Market Maker’s Tape A, BILLING CODE 8011–01–P In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization included Tape B and Tape C providing ADV. ETP statements concerning the purpose of, Holders and Market Makers can SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE and basis for, the proposed rule change alternatively qualify for the Step-Up COMMISSION and discussed any comments it received Tier if such ETP Holder or Market on the proposed rule change. The text Maker, on a daily basis, measured of those statements may be examined at monthly: (i) Directly execute providing [Release No. 34–83032; File No. SR– the places specified in Item IV below. average daily volume that is an increase NYSEArca–2018–20] The Exchange has prepared summaries, of no less than 0.15% of US CADV for Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE set forth in sections A, B, and C below, that month over the ETP Holder’s or Market Maker’s providing average daily Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and of the most significant parts of such statements. volume in July 2016, and (ii) sets a new Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed NYSE Arca Best Bid or Offer with at Rule Change To Amend the NYSE Arca A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s least 20% in the ETP Holder’s or Market Equities Fees and Charges Statement of the Purpose of, and Maker’s Tape A providing ADV, at least Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule April 11, 2018. Change 25% in the ETP Holder’s or Market Maker’s Tape B providing ADV, and at 1 Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the 1. Purpose least 30% in the ETP Holder’s or Market Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the The Exchange proposes to amend the Maker’s Tape C providing ADV, and (iii) ‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder, 3 Fee Schedule, as described below, to (i) directly execute taking average daily notice is hereby given that, on March revise the requirements for the Step-Up volume of at least 15 million shares. 30, 2018, NYSE Arca, Inc. (the Tier; (ii) adopt a new pricing tier, BBO ETP Holders and Market Makers that ‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘NYSE Arca’’) filed with Setter Tier; (iii) delete the Tape A and qualify for the Step-Up Tier receive a the Securities and Exchange Tape C Tier; (iv) eliminate the credits credit of $0.0029 per share for orders Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the associated with IOIs; (v) delete obsolete that provide liquidity to the Book in proposed rule change as described in language related to an ETP Incentive Tape A and Tape C Securities and Items I, II, and III below, which Items Program; and (vi) modify the credit the $0.0028 per share for orders that have been prepared by the self- Exchange provides for orders with the provide liquidity to the Book in Tape B regulatory organization. The STPC and STPD Modifiers. The Securities. Commission is publishing this notice to Exchange proposes to implement the fee The Step-Up Tier has not encouraged solicit comments on the proposed rule changes on April 2, 2018. ETP Holders and Market Makers to change from interested persons. Step-Up Tier increase their activity to qualify for this I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s In September 2016, the Exchange filed pricing tier as significantly as the Statement of the Terms of the Substance a proposed rule change to adopt a new Exchange had anticipated that it would. of the Proposed Rule Change Step-Up pricing tier that was intended As a result, the Exchange proposes to to incentivize ETP Holders and Market revise the current requirements to The Exchange proposes to amend the Makers to increase order flow and qualify for the Step-Up Tier. As NYSE Arca Equities Fees and Charges provide additional liquidity.4 In proposed, ETP Holders and Market (‘‘Fee Schedule’’) to (i) revise the September 2017, the Exchange filed a Makers would qualify for the Step-Up requirements to qualify for the Step-Up proposed rule change to adopt a second Tier if they directly execute providing Tier; (ii) adopt a new pricing tier, BBO way by which an ETP Holder or Market average daily volume per month of Setter Tier; (iii) delete the Tape A and Maker could qualify for the Step-Up 0.50% or more but less than 0.70% of Tape C Tier; (iv) eliminate the credits Tier.5 Currently, to qualify for the Step- the US CADV, and directly execute associated with indications of interest Up Tier, ETP Holders and Market providing ADV that is an increase of no (‘‘IOIs’’); (v) delete obsolete language Makers, on a daily basis, measured less than 0.10% of US CADV for that related to an Exchange Traded Product monthly must: (i) directly execute month over the ETP Holder’s or Market (‘‘ETP’’) Incentive Program; and (vi) providing average daily volume that is Maker’s providing ADV in Q1 2018. ETP modify the credit the Exchange provides an increase of no less than 0.15% of US Holders and Market Makers that qualify for orders with the Self Trade CADV 6 for that month over the ETP for the Step-Up Tier would receive a Prevention (‘‘STP’’) Cancel Both credit of $0.0030 per share for orders (‘‘STPC’’) and STP Decrement and 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78892 that provide displayed liquidity to the Cancel (‘‘STPD’’) Modifiers. The (September 21, 2016), 81 FR 66315 (September 27, Book in Tape A Securities, $0.0023 per 2016) (SR–NYSEArca–2016–128). Exchange proposes to implement the fee share for orders that provide displayed 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 81601 liquidity to the Book in Tape B changes effective April 2, 2018. The (September 13, 2017), 82 FR 43633 (September 18, Securities, and $0.0031 per share for proposed rule change is available on the 2017) (SR–NYSEArca–2017–104). orders that provide displayed liquidity Exchange’s website at www.nyse.com, at 6 US CADV means United States Consolidated Average Daily Volume for transactions reported to in Tape C Securities. the principal office of the Exchange, and the Consolidated Tape, excluding odd lots through at the Commission’s Public Reference January 31, 2014 (except for purposes of Lead The goal of the Step-Up Tier remains Room. Market Maker pricing), and excludes volume on the same, i.e., to incentivize ETP days when the market closes early and on the date Holders and Market Makers to increase of the annual reconstitution of the Russell the orders sent directly to NYSE Arca 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). Investments Indexes. Transactions that are not and therefore provide liquidity that 2 15 U.S.C. 78a. reported to the Consolidated Tape are not included 3 17 CFR 240.19b–4. in US CADV. supports the quality of price discovery

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and promotes market transparency.7 BBO Setter Tier, which would provide elimination of the credits by adopting The Exchange believes that the an additional credit of $0.0004 per share rule text on the Fee Schedule that proposed new qualifying requirement to the qualifying ETP ID, and combined would replace the current tiered credits for the Step-Up Tier will provide an with the ETP Holder or Market Maker’s with ‘‘No Credit.’’ incentive for ETP Holders or Market credit of $0.0033 per share, the ETP Makers that are active traders on the Holder or Market Maker in this example ETP Incentive Program would receive a total credit of $0.0037 Exchange to increase the orders sent to The Exchange proposes to amend the per share for orders that set a new NYSE the Exchange that would provide Fee Schedule to reflect the termination Arca BBO. The ETP ID’s orders that do liquidity. of a pilot program designed to not set a new NYSE Arca BBO would BBO Setter Tier not receive the proposed BBO Setter incentivize quoting and trading in The Exchange proposes a new pricing Tier credit. Exchange Traded Products (‘‘ETPs’’) and tier—BBO Setter Tier—for securities to add competition among existing Tape A and Tape C Tier 12 with a per share price of $1.00 or above. qualified Market Makers (‘‘ETP As proposed, a new BBO Setter Tier In July 2017, the Exchange filed a Incentive Program’’). The ETP Incentive credit of $0.0004 per share for orders proposed rule change to adopt a new Program was also designed to enhance that set a new NYSE Arca BBO in Tape pricing tier—Tape A and Tape C Tier— the market quality for ETPs by A and Tape C Securities and $0.0002 as an incentive for ETP Holders and incentivizing Market Makers to take per share for orders that set a new NYSE Market Makers to provide liquidity in Lead Market Maker (‘‘LMM’’) 13 Arca BBO in Tape B Securities would Tape A and Tape C Securities.10 The assignments in certain lower-volume apply to ETP Holders and Market Tape A and Tape C Tier has not ETPs by offering an alternative fee Makers that directly execute providing encouraged ETP Holders and Market structure for such LMMs.14 The ETP ADV per month of 0.70% or more of the Makers to increase their activity to Incentive Program was established in US CADV, and provided that an ETP qualify for this pricing tier as 2013.15 The Exchange subsequently ID 8 associated with an ETP Holder or significantly as the Exchange had filed to extend it in 2014,16 in 2015,17 Market Maker, on a daily basis, anticipated they would. As a result, the and finally in 2016.18 However, the measured monthly (1) Directly executes Exchange proposes to remove this Exchange did not extend the program providing ADV of at least 0.20% of US pricing tier from the Fee Schedule. and it expired on July 31, 2017. The CADV, (2) sets a new NYSE Arca BBO IOI Credit Exchange proposes to remove reference with at least 0.10% of US CADV; and (3) to the ETP Incentive Program from the In August 2008, the Exchange filed a sets a new NYSE Arca BBO of at least proposed rule change to adopt credits Fee Schedule. 40% of that ETP Holder’s or Market that apply to indications of interest STP Modifier Maker’s ETP ID providing ADV. The (‘‘IOIs’’) submitted by ETP Holders that proposed credit would be in addition to result in routed and executed orders.11 The Exchange currently provides STP the ETP Holder’s or Market Maker’s IOIs are non-displayed indications of Modifiers that allow ETP Holders Tiered or Basic Rate credit(s), and for symbol, size and side, which do not entering orders to elect to prevent those Tape B and Tape C Securities, the interact with the NYSE Arca Book. At orders from executing against other proposed credit would be in addition to their discretion, participating ETP 9 orders entered on the Exchange by the any capped credit. Holders may send an IOI to the For example, assume an ETP Holder Exchange, which in turn considers the 12 With respect to equities traded on the or Market Maker qualifies for the Tape IOI when determining potential Exchange, the term Market Maker refers to an ETP C Tier 1 credit of $0.0032 per share for destinations for outbound routes. The Holder that acts as a Market Maker pursuant to orders that provide liquidity to the purpose for adopting IOI Credits was to NYSE Arca Rule 7–E. See NYSE Arca Rule 1.1(z). Book. Assume further that the same ETP An ETP Holder is a sole proprietorship, incentivize ETP Holders to participate partnership, corporation, limited liability company, Holder or Market Maker also qualifies in the Exchange’s IOI program and or other organization in good standing that has been for the Tape C Tier 2 incremental credit provide additional liquidity to the issued an ETP. See NYSE Arca Rule 1.1(o). of $0.0002 per share. Pursuant to the marketplace. The IOI Credits have not 13 With respect to equities traded on the Tape C Tier 2 pricing tier, the ETP Exchange, the term Lead Market Maker refers to incentivized ETP Holders to participate registered Market Maker that is the exclusive Holder or Market Maker’s credit cannot in the IOI program as anticipated by the Designated Market Maker in listings for which the exceed $0.0033 per share. In this Exchange. As a result, the Exchange Exchange is the primary listing market. See NYSE example, the ETP Holder or Market proposes to eliminate the credits Arca Rule 1.1(w). Maker’s credit would be capped at associated with IOIs by deleting IOI 14 The LMM program was designed to incentivize $0.0033 per share. Assume further that firms to take on the LMM designation and foster Credit Tier 2 and IOI Credit Tier 3 liquidity provision and stability in the market. In the ETP Holder or Market Maker has an entirely and renaming IOI Credit Tier 1 order to accomplish this, the Exchange provided ETP ID that qualifies for the proposed as IOI Credit. With this proposed rule LMMs with an opportunity to receive incrementally change, the Exchange would no longer higher transaction credits and incur incrementally 7 lower transaction fees compared to standard See supra, note 5, at 43634. provide credits associated with IOIs. 8 ETP Holders enter orders and order instructions liquidity maker-taker rates. by using communication protocols that map to the The Exchange proposes to reflect the 15 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 69706 order types and modifiers described in Exchange (June 6, 2013), 78 FR 35340 (June 12, 2013) (SR– rules. The Exchange makes available ports that 10 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 81134 NYSEArca–2013–34) (‘‘ETP Incentive Program communicate with the Exchange using Pillar phase (July 12, 2017), 82 FR 32911 (July 18, 2017) (SR– Approval’’). I protocols and Pillar phase II protocols. For NYSEArca–2017–72). 16 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 72963 purposes of the BBO Setter Tier, references to ETP 11 See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. (September 3, 2014), 79 FR 53492 (September 9, ID means an ETP ID when using Pillar phase I 58397 (August 20, 2008), 73 FR 50389 (August 26, 2014) (SR–NYSEArca–2014–99). protocols to communicate with the NYSE Arca 2008) (SR–NYSEArca–2008–83); 59521 (March 5, 17 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 75846 Marketplace or an MPID when using Pillar phase 2009), 74 FR 10640 (March 11, 2009) (SR– (September 4, 2015), 80 FR 54646 (September 10, II protocols to communicate with the NYSE Arca NYSEArca–2009–15); 60495 (August 13, 2009), 74 2015) (SR–NYSEArca–2015–78). Marketplace. FR 41957 (August 19, 2009) (SR–NYSEArca–2009– 18 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78497 9 The Exchange does not have any capped credits 72); and 66379 (February 10, 2012), 77 FR 9277 (August 8, 2016), 81 FR 53524 (August 12, 2016) for trading in Tape A Securities. (February 16, 2012) (SR–NYSEArca–2012–11). (SR–NYSEArca–2016–110).

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same ETP Holder.19 In connection with facilities and does not unfairly which would benefit all investors by the STP functionality, the Exchange discriminate between customers, deepening the Exchange’s liquidity adopted credits and fees for orders issuers, brokers or dealers. pool, improving displayed prices and returned to an ETP Holder using the The Exchange believes that the promoting market transparency. The STP Modifiers.20 Currently, ETP proposed revised Step-Up Tier is Exchange believes the proposed pricing Holders entering an incoming order equitable because it is open to all ETP tier is equitable and not unfairly with either the STP Cancel Both Holders and Market Makers on an equal discriminatory because the per share (‘‘STPC’’) or the STP Decrement and basis and provides credits that are credit(s) under the BBO Setter Tier Cancel (‘‘STPD’’) Modifier are charged reasonably related to the value to an would be available to all ETP Holders’ $0.0030 per share for orders returned to exchange’s market quality associated and Market Makers’ ETP IDs on an equal the ETP Holder. The ETP Holder’s with higher volumes. As stated above, basis and provides an incremental credit corresponding resting order marked the Exchange believes that the Step-Up for activity that improves the with any of the STP Modifiers that Tier is intended to incentivize market Exchange’s market quality through interacts with an incoming STPC or participants to increase the orders sent increased activity and by encouraging STPD Modifier is credited $0.0029 per directly to NYSE Arca and therefore the setting of the BBO. In this regard, share for orders returned to the ETP provide liquidity that supports the the BBO Setter Tier is intended to Holder. The Exchange proposes to quality of price discovery and promotes encourage higher levels of liquidity modify the credit from $0.0029 per market transparency. Moreover, the provision into the price discovery share to $0.0030 per share for an ETP addition of the Step-Up Tier would process and is consistent with the Holder’s resting order that is returned to benefit market participants whose overall goals of enhancing market the ETP Holder. The Exchange is not increased order flow provides quality. proposing any change to the fees and meaningful added levels of liquidity The Exchange believes that it is credits applicable to orders with the thereby contributing to the depth and reasonable to delete obsolete pricing STP Cancel Newest and the STP Cancel market quality on the Exchange. The tiers from the Fee Schedule because ETP Oldest Modifiers. Exchange believes that the proposed Holders and Market Makers have not On incoming orders marked with the change is equitable and not unfairly increased their activity to qualify for the STPD Modifier, both orders are discriminatory because providing Tape A and Tape C Tier as significantly cancelled back to the ETP Holder if the incentives for orders that are executed as the Exchange anticipated they would. orders are equivalent in size. If the on a registered national securities The Exchange believes that it is orders are not equivalent in size, the exchange would contribute to investors’ equitable and not unfairly equivalent size is cancelled back to the confidence in the fairness of their discriminatory to eliminate the Tape A ETP Holder and the larger order is transactions and would benefit all and Tape C Tier because, as proposed, decremented by the size of the smaller investors by deepening the Exchange’s such pricing tier would be eliminated order with the balance remaining on the liquidity pool, supporting the quality of entirely—ETP Holders and Market NYSE Arca Book. For billing purposes, price discovery, promoting market Makers would no longer be able to only the size of the portion of the orders transparency and improving investor qualify for this pricing tier. This aspect cancelled back to the ETP Holder is protection. of the proposed rule change would charged or credited. On incoming orders The Exchange believes that the result in the removal of obsolete text marked with the STPC Modifier, the proposed NBBO Setter Tier is from the Fee Schedule and therefore entire size of both orders is cancelled reasonable because it provides an add greater clarity to the Fee Schedule. back to ETP Holder. However, for billing opportunity for ETP Holders and Market The Exchange believes that it is purposes, incoming orders marked with Makers that qualify to receive an reasonable to eliminate the credits that the STPC Modifier are only charged or incremental per share credit if the ETP apply to IOIs submitted by ETP Holders credited up to the equivalent size of ID associated with an ETP Holder or that result in routed and executed both orders.21 Market Maker meets certain trading orders because the IOI Credits have not 2. Statutory Basis qualifications and establishes the BBO incentivized ETP Holders to participate on the Exchange.24 Thus the credit The Exchange believes that the in the IOI program as anticipated by the provides incentive to members to Exchange. The Exchange believes that it proposed rule change is consistent with provide aggressively priced orders that Section 6(b) of the Act,22 in general, and is equitable and not unfairly improve the market by setting the BBO discriminatory to eliminate the IOI furthers the objectives of Sections on the Exchange. The Exchange believes 6(b)(4) and (5) of the Act,23 in particular, Credits because, as proposed, such that it is reasonable to adopt higher credits would be eliminated entirely— because it provides for the equitable credit to Tape A and Tape C securities allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and ETP Holders would no longer be able to because it desires to improve the market qualify for such credits. other charges among its members, on the Exchange in those securities in issuers and other persons using its The Exchange believes it is equitable, terms of setting the BBO, which is reasonable and not unfairly currently not as robust as price setting 19 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60191 discriminatory to remove reference to (June 30, 2009), 74 FR 32660 (July 8, 2009) (SR– in Tape B securities. The Exchange the ETP Pilot from the Fee Schedule NYSEArca–2009–58). further believes that providing a credit because the ETP Pilot expired in July 20 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60322 for qualifying orders in Tape C 2017 and deleting rules that no longer (July 16, 2009), 74 FR 36794 (July 24, 2009) (SR– securities beyond the Tape C Tier 2 cap apply will bring clarity to the Fee NYSEArca–2009–68). The incoming order (last is reasonable as it would create an received order) marked with one of the STP Schedule. The Exchange believes the Modifiers controls the billing treatment of both additional incentive for participants to proposed rule change will make the Fee interacting orders marked with STP Modifiers. See quote aggressively on the Exchange, Schedule clearer and eliminate potential Schedule of Fees, Self Trade Prevention Modifiers, investor confusion, thereby removing footnote 6. 24 This is similar to programs currently in place 21 See supra, note 19. on other exchanges. See NBBO Program, Nasdaq impediments to and perfecting the 22 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). Stock Market, at https://www.nasdaqtrader.com/ mechanism of a free and open market 23 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4) and (5). Trader.aspx?id=PriceListTrading2. and a national market system, and in

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general, protecting investors and the available at other venues to be more Electronic Comments public interest. favorable. In such an environment, the • The Exchange believes it is reasonable Exchange must continually adjust its Use the Commission’s internet to modify the credit provided to an ETP fees and rebates to remain competitive comment form (http://www.sec.gov/ Holder’s resting STP order that is with other exchanges and to attract rules/sro.shtml); or returned to the ETP Holder. The order flow to the Exchange. Because • Send an email to rule-comments@ Exchange believes standardizing the competitors are free to modify their own sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– fees and credits applicable to orders fees and credits in response, and NYSEArca–2018–20 on the subject line. marked with the STPC and STPD because market participants may readily Modifier would encourage ETP Holders adjust their order routing practices, the Paper Comments to increase their utilization of the STP Exchange believes that the degree to • Send paper comments in triplicate functionality in order to better manage which fee changes in this market may to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Securities order flow and prevent undesirable or impose any burden on competition is and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street unexpected executions with themselves. extremely limited. As a result of all of NE, Washington, DC 20549–1090. The Exchange further believes the these considerations, the Exchange does proposed increased credit is equitable not believe that the proposed changes All submissions should refer to File and not unfairly discriminatory because will impair the ability of ETP Holders or Number SR–NYSEArca–2018–20. This it would be available to all similarly competing order execution venues to file number should be included on the situated ETP Holders on an equal basis. maintain their competitive standing in subject line if email is used. To help the For the foregoing reasons, the the financial markets. Exchange believes that the proposal is Commission process and review your consistent with the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s comments more efficiently, please use Statement on Comments on the only one method. The Commission will B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Proposed Rule Change Received From post all comments on the Commission’s Statement on Burden on Competition Members, Participants, or Others internet website (http://www.sec.gov/ In accordance with Section 6(b)(8) of rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the the Act,25 the Exchange believes that the No written comments were solicited submission, all subsequent proposed rule change would not impose or received with respect to the proposed amendments, all written statements any burden on competition that is not rule change. with respect to the proposed rule necessary or appropriate in furtherance III. Date of Effectiveness of the change that are filed with the of the purposes of the Act. Instead, the Commission, and all written Exchange believes that the proposal to Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action communications relating to the add new pricing tiers would encourage proposed rule change between the the submission of additional liquidity to The foregoing rule change is effective Commission and any person, other than a public exchange, thereby promoting upon filing pursuant to Section those that may be withheld from the price discovery and transparency and 19(b)(3)(A) 26 of the Act and enhancing order execution public in accordance with the subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b–4 27 provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be opportunities for ETP Holders and thereunder, because it establishes a due, Market Makers. In addition, the removal available for website viewing and fee, or other charge imposed by the printing in the Commission’s Public of pricing tiers and fee credits, and Exchange. deletion of obsolete text from the Fee Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Schedule would not have any impact on At any time within 60 days of the Washington, DC 20549 on official inter- or intra-market competition filing of such proposed rule change, the business days between the hours of because the proposed change would Commission summarily may 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such result in a streamlined Fee Schedule. temporarily suspend such rule change if filing also will be available for Also, the Exchange believes the it appears to the Commission that such inspection and copying at the principal proposed increased credit for resting action is necessary or appropriate in the office of the Exchange. All comments STP orders returned to an ETP Holder public interest, for the protection of received will be posted without change. would encourage ETP Holders to investors, or otherwise in furtherance of Persons submitting comments are increase their utilization of the STP the purposes of the Act. If the cautioned that we do not redact or edit Commission takes such action, the functionality in order to better manage personal identifying information from order flow and prevent undesirable or Commission shall institute proceedings 28 comment submissions. You should unexpected executions with themselves under Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act to determine whether the proposed rule submit only information that you wish and thus would enhance order to make available publicly. All execution opportunities for ETP change should be approved or disapproved. submissions should refer to File Holders. The Exchange believes that this Number SR–NYSEArca–2018–20, and could promote competition between the IV. Solicitation of Comments should be submitted on or before May Exchange and other execution venues, 8, 2018. including those that currently offer Interested persons are invited to similar STP functionality and submit written data, views, and For the Commission, by the Division of comparable transaction pricing. arguments concerning the foregoing, Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated The Exchange notes that it operates in including whether the proposed rule authority.29 a highly competitive market in which change is consistent with the Act. Eduardo A. Aleman, market participants can readily favor Comments may be submitted by any of Assistant Secretary. competing venues if they deem fee the following methods: [FR Doc. 2018–07931 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] levels at a particular venue to be BILLING CODE 8011–01–P excessive or rebate opportunities 26 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 27 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). 25 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(8). 28 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). 29 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).

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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW, C. Approval of Minutes from 87th Washington, DC 20423–0001. In Meeting of SC–147 [Docket No. FD 36172] addition, a copy must be served on John D. Approval of Agenda JP Rail, Inc. d/b/a Southern Railroad K. Fiorilla, Capehart & Scatchard, P.A., E. Future Meeting Scheduling 3. Updates on TSO Schedule, CERT Company of New Jersey—Lease and 8000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 300S, Plan and Final Products (30 min/ Operation Exemption—Consolidated Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. 945–1015) Rail Corporation According to SRNJ, this action is exempt from environmental review 4. SC–147 TOR Revisions JP Rail, Inc. d/b/a Southern Railroad under 49 CFR 1105.6(c) and exempt A. Final MASPS for Interoperability Company of New Jersey (SRNJ), a Class from historic review under 49 CFR of Collision Avoidance Systems III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice 1105.8(b). Language 5. ACAS XA/XO MOPS of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to Board decisions and notices are lease from Consolidated Rail 6. Final Review and Comment/Open available on our website at Consultation Overview Corporation (Conrail),1 a Class III ‘‘WWW.STB.GOV.’’ railroad, and to operate an 7. Working Group Comment Resolution approximately 10.86-mile rail line, Decided: April 11, 2018. Review and Status 8. Open Comments known as the Salem Running Track and By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings. A. Discussion the Swede Industrial Track, which 9. ACAS XA/XO MOPS Approval extends from a point 125 feet +/¥ south Raina Contee, Clearance Clerk. Consideration of the southern edge of South Barber 10. Next Steps Avenue in the City of Woodbury, to [FR Doc. 2018–08024 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] A. Comment Resolution milepost 10.86, at the southeast corner BILLING CODE 4915–01–P Implementation Work–Plan of Auburn Road in the Borough of B. European Validation Process/ Swedesboro, all in Gloucester County, Schedule N.J. (the Line). SRNJ states that the Line DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 11. ACAS XU includes a public delivery track I. Report from ACAS XU WG connected to the Salem Running Track Federal Aviation Administration 12. Summary and Adjourn near its northern terminus but does not 13. Note: Plenary May Continue to include the Penns Grove Wye. Eighty Eighth RTCA SC–147 Plenary Friday, May 18th Only if All According to SRNJ, it is entering into Session Joint With EUROCAE WG–75 Business is not Concluded on Thursday, May 17th. a lease agreement and an interchange AGENCY: Federal Aviation agreement with Conrail, which would Administration (FAA), U.S. Department Attendance is open to the interested allow SRNJ to operate over the Line and of Transportation (DOT). public but limited to space availability. interchange railcars with Conrail at an With the approval of the chairman, interchange track located in the City of ACTION: Eighty Eighth RTCA SC–147 members of the public may present oral Woodbury. Plenary Session Joint With EUROCAE statements at the meeting. Persons SRNJ certifies that its projected WG–75. wishing to present statements or obtain revenues will not exceed those that SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice information should contact the person would qualify it as a Class III rail carrier to advise the public of a meeting of listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION and will not exceed $5 million. SRNJ Eighty Eighth RTCA SC–147 Plenary CONTACT section. Members of the public states that the agreement does not Session Joint with EUROCAE WG–75. may present a written statement to the involve a provision or agreement that committee at any time. may limit future interchange with a DATES: The meeting will be held May 18, 2018 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 12, third party connecting carrier. 2018. The transaction may be consummated ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at: Michelle Swearingen, on or after May 2, 2018, the effective RTCA Headquarters, 1150 18th Street date of the exemption (30 days after the NW, Suite 910, Washington, DC 20036. Systems and Equipment Standards Branch, 2 AIR–6B0, Policy and Innovation Division, verified notice was filed). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Al AIR–600, Federal Aviation Administration. If the verified notice contains false or Secen at [email protected] or 202–330– [FR Doc. 2018–07953 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] misleading information, the exemption 0647, or The RTCA Secretariat, 1150 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the 18th Street NW, Suite 910, Washington, exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) DC 20036, or by telephone at (202) 833– may be filed at any time. The filing of 9339, fax at (202) 833–9434, or website DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION a petition to revoke will not at http://www.rtca.org. automatically stay the effectiveness of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant Federal Highway Administration the exemption. Petitions to stay must be to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal [Docket No. FHWA–2018–0026] filed no later than April 24, 2018 (at Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– least seven days before the exemption 463, 5 U.S.C., App.), notice is hereby Agency Information Collection becomes effective). given for a meeting of the Eighty Eighth Activities: Request for Comments for An original and 10 copies of all RTCA SC–147 Plenary Session Joint the Renewal of a Previously Approved pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD with EUROCAE WG–75. The agenda Information Collection 36172, must be filed with the Surface will include the following: AGENCY: Federal Highway 1 SRNJ states that Conrail is indirectly owned by 1. Thursday, May 17 (and Possibly Administration (FHWA), DOT. CSX Corporation and Norfolk Southern Friday May 18), 2018 ACTION: Notice and request for Corporation. 2. Opening Plenary Session 2 SRNJ has requested that the effective date of the comments. exemption be advanced to May 1, 2018, so that A. Chairmen’s Opening Remarks/ operations may commence on that date. This Introductions SUMMARY: In compliance with the request will be addressed in a separate decision. B. DFO Statement and RTCA Policies Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of

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1995, this notice announces that FHWA increasing dependence on truck Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act will submit the collection of transport requires that data be available of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; information described below to the to better assess its overall contribution and 49 CFR 1.48. Office of Management and Budget to the Nation’s well-being. In Issued On: April 11, 2018. (OMB) for review and comment. The conducting the data collection, the Michael Howell, Federal Register Notice with a 60-day FHWA will be requesting that State Information Collection Officer. comment period soliciting comments on Departments of Transportations [FR Doc. 2018–07985 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] the following collection of information (SDOTs) report traffic volume, vehicle BILLING CODE 4910–22–P was published on February 8, 2018. The classification, vehicle weight data and PRA submission describes the nature of nonmotorized data which they collect as the information collection and its part of their existing traffic monitoring DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION expected cost and burden. programs, including other sources such DATES: Please submit comments by May as local governments and traffic Federal Highway Administration operations. States and local 17, 2018. [Docket No. FHWA–2018–0023] ADDRESSES: You may submit comments governments collect nonmotorized and identified by DOT Docket ID 2018–0026 motorized traffic volume, vehicle Agency Information Collection by any of the following methods: classification data, and vehicle weight Activities: Request for Comments for Website: For access to the docket to data throughout the year using detection the Renewal of a Previously Approved read background documents or devices. The data should be Information Collection comments received go to the Federal representative of all public roads within eRulemaking Portal: Go to http:// State boundaries. The data will allow AGENCY: Federal Highway www.regulations.gov.. Follow the online transportation professionals at the Administration (FHWA), DOT. instructions for submitting comments. Federal, State, and metropolitan levels ACTION: Notice and request for Fax: 1–202–493–2251. to make informed decisions about comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility, policies and plans. U.S. Department of Transportation, Respondents: 52 SDOTs, including SUMMARY: In compliance with the West Building Ground Floor, Room the District of Columbia and Puerto Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Rico. 1995, this notice announces that FHWA Washington, DC 20590–0001. Frequency: Annually. will submit the collection of Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Estimated Average Burden per information described below to the Department of Transportation, West Response: Each of the SDOTs already Office of Management and Budget Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, collect traffic data for various purposes. (OMB) for review and comment. The 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, In accordance with 23 U.S.C. 303, each Federal Register Notice with a 60-day Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. State has a Traffic Monitoring System in comment period soliciting comments on and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, place so the data collection burden the following collection of information except Federal holidays. relevant for this notice is the additional was published on February 8, 2018. The PRA submission describes the nature of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: burden for each State to provide a copy the information collection and its Steven Jessberger, 202–366–5052, of their traffic data using the record expected cost and burden. Federal Highway Administration, formats specified in the Traffic Department of Transportation, Office of Monitoring Guide. Automation and DATES: Please submit comments by May Highway Policy Information, 1200 New online tools continue to be developed in 17, 2018. Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC support of the TMAS and the capability ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 20590, Monday through Friday, except now exists for online submission and identified by DOT Docket ID 2014–0028 Federal holidays. validation of total volume data. The by any of the following methods: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: estimated average monthly burden is 2.5 Website: For access to the docket to Title: Travel Monitoring Analysis hours for an annual burden of 30 hours. read background documents or System (TMAS). Estimated Total Annual Burden comments received go to the Federal OMB Control Number: 2125–0587. Hours: Total burden will be 1,560 hours. eRulemaking Portal: Go to http:// Background: Title 49, United States Public Comments Invited: You are www.regulations.gov. Follow the online Code, Section 301, authorizes the DOT asked to comment on any aspect of this instructions for submitting comments. to collect statistical information relevant information collection, including: (1) Fax: 1–202–493–2251. to domestic transportation. The FHWA Whether the proposed collection of Mail: Docket Management Facility, is continuing to develop the TMAS to information is necessary for the U.S. U.S. Department of Transportation, house data that will enable analysis of DOT’s performance, including whether West Building Ground Floor, Room the amount and nature of both vehicular the information will have practical W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, and nonmotorized travel at the national utility; (2) the accuracy of the U.S. Washington, DC 20590–0001. and regional levels. The information DOT’s estimate of the burden of the Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. will be used by the FHWA and other proposed information collection; (3) Department of Transportation, West DOT agencies to evaluate changes in ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, vehicular and nonmotorized travel to and clarity of the collected information; 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, assess impacts on highway safety, and (4) ways that the burden could be Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. national travel trend, national travel minimized, including the use of and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, demand, the role of travel in economic electronic technology, without reducing except Federal holidays. productivity, impacts of changes in the quality of the collected information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: truck travel on infrastructure condition, The agency will summarize and/or Samantha Lubkin, 202–366–1575, Office and maintenance of our Nation’s include your comments in the request of Bridges and Structures, Federal mobility while protecting the human for OMB’s clearance of this information Highway Administration, Department of and natural environment. The collection. Transportation, 1200 New Jersey

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Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, associated with this renewal is the following collection of information Monday through Friday, except Federal 2,496,990 hours. This estimated figure is was published on February 8, 2018. The holidays. based on 307,500 annual instances for PRA submission describes the nature of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: routine, fracture critical, and the information collection and its Title: National Bridge Inspection underwater inspections multiplied by 8 expected cost and burden. Program. hours (2,460,000 hours); plus 72,552 DATES: Please submit comments by May Background: This collection is annual element inspections multiplied 17, 2018. necessary to meet legislative by 25 minutes (30,230 hours); plus 90 ADDRESSES: You may submit comments requirements of Title 23 United States hours for each cost report multiplied by identified by DOT Docket ID 2014–0027 Code section 144, and the Code of 52 reports (4,680 hours); plus 40 hours by any of the following methods: Federal Regulations, 23 Highways Part for follow up on critical findings Website: For access to the docket to 650, Subpart C—National Bridge multiplied by 52 respondents (2,080 read background documents or Inspection Standards which require hours) for a combined annual burden of comments received go to the Federal States, Federal Agencies, and Tribal 2,496,990 hours. eRulemaking Portal: Go to http:// Governments to: (1) Perform and report Public Comments Invited: You are www.regulations.gov. Follow the online inventory data from routine inspections, asked to comment on any aspect of this instructions for submitting comments. fracture critical inspections, and information collection, including: (1) Fax: 1–202–493–2251. underwater inspections as appropriate Whether the proposed collection of Mail: Docket Management Facility, for all highway bridges on public roads, information is necessary for the U.S. U.S. Department of Transportation, and element level inspections for DOT’s performance, including whether West Building Ground Floor, Room highway bridges on the National the information will have practical W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Highway System; (2) report costs utility; (2) the accuracy of the U.S. Washington, DC 20590–0001. associated with the replacement of DOT’s estimate of the burden of the Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. structurally deficient bridges; and (3) proposed information collection; (3) Department of Transportation, West follow up on critical findings. The ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, bridge inspection and replacement cost and clarity of the collected information; 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, information that is provided to the and (4) ways that the burden could be Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. FHWA is on an annual basis. The minimized, including the use of and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, critical findings information is electronic technology, without reducing except Federal holidays. periodically provided to the FHWA. The the quality of the collected information. bridge information is used for multiple SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The agency will summarize and/or Title: Emergency Relief Funding purposes, including: (1) The include your comments in the request determination of the condition of the Applications. for OMB’s clearance of this information OMB Control Number: 2125–0525. Nation’s bridges which is included in a collection. biennial report to Congress on the Status Background: Congress authorized in of the Nation’s Bridges; (2) for various Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act Title 23, United States Code, Section additional reports to Congress on Bridge of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; 125, a special program from the and 49 CFR 1.48. Safety; (3) the data source for executing Highway Trust Fund for the repair or various sections of the Federal-aid Issued On: April 11, 2018. reconstruction of Federal-aid highways program which involve highway Michael Howell, and roads on Federal lands which have bridges; (4) the data source for assessing Information Collection Officer. suffered serious damage as a result of natural disasters or catastrophic failures the bridge penalty provisions of Title 23 [FR Doc. 2018–07989 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] from an external cause. This program, United States Code section 119; (5) the BILLING CODE 4910–22–P data source for the evaluation of bridge commonly referred to as the Emergency performance measures established in Relief or ER program, supplements the Title 23 United States Code section 150; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION commitment of resources by States, (6) for conducting oversight of the their political subdivisions, or other National Bridge Inspection Program at Federal Highway Administration Federal agencies to help pay for unusually heavy expenses resulting the State, Federal agency, and Tribal [Docket No. FHWA–2018–0024] level; and (7) for strategic national from extraordinary conditions. The defense needs. Agency Information Collection applicability of the ER program to a Respondents: 52 State highway Activities: Request for Comments for natural disaster is based on the extent agencies including the District of the Renewal of a Previously Approved and intensity of the disaster. Damage to Columbia and Puerto Rico, Federal Information Collection. highways must be severe, occur over a Agencies, and Tribal Governments. The wide area, and result in unusually high number of inspections per respondent AGENCY: Federal Highway expenses to the highway agency. varies in accordance with the National Administration (FHWA), DOT. Examples of natural disasters include Bridge Inspection Standards. ACTION: Notice and request for floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, Estimated Average Burden per comments. tornadoes, tidal waves, severe storms, Response: The estimated average burden and landslides. Applicability of the ER for each bridge inspection is 8 hours. SUMMARY: In compliance with the program to a catastrophic failure due to The estimated average burden for each Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of an external cause is based on the criteria element level inspection is 25 minutes. 1995, this notice announces that FHWA that the failure was not the result of an The estimated average burden for each will submit the collection of inherent flaw in the facility but was cost collection report is 90 hours. The information described below to the sudden, caused a disastrous impact on estimated average burden for follow up Office of Management and Budget transportation services, and resulted in on critical findings is 40 hours. (OMB) for review and comment. The unusually high expenses to the highway Estimated Total Annual Burden Federal Register Notice with a 60-day agency. A bridge suddenly collapsing Hours: The annual burden hours comment period soliciting comments on after being struck by a barge is an

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example of a catastrophic failure from Issued On: April 11, 2018. actions were taken, are described in the an external cause. The ER program Michael Howell, environmental assessment (EA) or provides for repair and restoration of Information Collection Officer. environmental impact statement (EIS) highway facilities to pre-disaster [FR Doc. 2018–07986 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] issued in connection with the project conditions. Restoration in kind is BILLING CODE 4910–22–P and in other key project documents. The therefore the predominate type of repair EA or EIS, and other key documents for expected to be accomplished with ER the listed projects are available by funds. Generally, all elements of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contacting the FHWA or the Colorado damaged highway within its cross Department of Transportation at the Federal Highway Administration addresses provided above. The EA, section are eligible for ER funds. Finding of No Significant Impact Roadway items that are eligible may Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions (FONSI), Final EIS, and Record of include: Pavement, shoulders, slopes on Proposed Highways in Colorado Decision (ROD) documents can be and embankments, guardrail, signs and viewed and downloaded from the traffic control devices, bridges, culverts, AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of websites listed below. bike and pedestrian paths, fencing, and Transportation (DOT). This notice applies to all Federal retaining walls. Other eligible items may agency decisions on each project as of ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims include: Engineering and right-of-way the issuance date of this notice and all for judicial review of actions by FHWA costs, debris removal, transportation laws under which such actions were and other Federal agencies. system management strategies, taken. This notice does not, however, administrative expenses, and equipment SUMMARY: This notice announces actions alter or extend the limitation period of rental expenses. This information taken by the FHWA and other Federal 150 days for challenges to final agency collection is needed for the FHWA to agencies that are final. The actions actions subject to previous notices fulfill its statutory obligations regarding relate to various proposed highway published in the Federal Register. funding determinations for ER eligible projects in the State of Colorado. Those This notice applies to all Federal damages following a disaster. The actions grant licenses, permits, and agency decisions, actions, approvals, regulations covering the FHWA ER approvals for the projects. licenses and permits on the project as of the issuance date of this notice, program are contained in 23 CFR part DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is including but not limited to those 668. advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A arising under the following laws, as Respondents: 50 State Transportation claim seeking judicial review of the amended: Departments, the District of Columbia, Federal agency actions on any of the 1. General: National Environmental Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, listed highway projects will be barred Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– Northern Mariana Islands, and the unless the claim is filed on or before 4370h]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [Title Virgin Islands. September 14, 2018. If the Federal law 23] and associated regulations [CFR part Estimated Average Annual Burden: that authorizes judicial review of a 23]. 2. Air: Clean Air Act, [42 U.S.C. 7401– The respondents submit an estimated claim provides a time period of less 7671(q)] (transportation conformity); total of 30 applications each year. Each than 150 days for filing such claim, then Intermodal Surface Transportation that shorter time period still applies. application requires an estimated Efficiency Act of 1991, Congestion average of 250 hours to complete. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mitigation and Air Quality Estimated Total Annual Burden Stephanie Gibson, Environmental Improvement Program (Sec. 1008 U.S.C. Hours: Total estimated average annual Program Manager, Federal Highway 149). burden is 7,500 hours. Administration Colorado Division, 3. Land: Section 4(f) of The 12300 W Dakota Avenue, Suite 180, Public Comments Invited: You are Department of Transportation Act: [49 Lakewood, Colorado 80228, telephone: U.S.C. 303] Farmland Protection Policy asked to comment on any aspect of this 720–963–3013, email: Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]. Solid information collection, including: (1) [email protected]. Normal Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Whether the proposed collection of business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Resource Conservation and Recovery information is necessary for the U.S. (Mountain time), Monday through Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq.); DOT’s performance, including whether Friday, except Federal Holidays. You Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement the information will have practical may also contact David Singer, NEPA (Wildflowers) [23 U.S.C. 319]. utility; (2) the accuracy of the U.S. Program Manager, Colorado Department 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act DOT’s estimate of the burden of the of Transportation, 4201 E. Arkansas [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544]; Fish and proposed information collection; (3) Avenue, Shumate Building, Denver, Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, Colorado 80222, 303–757–9878, 661–667(e)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act and clarity of the collected information; [email protected], normal [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. Plant Protection and (4) ways that the burden could be business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Act [7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.]. minimized, including the use of (Mountain time), Monday through 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: electronic technology, without reducing Friday, except Federal Holidays. Section 106 of the National Historic the quality of the collected information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is Preservation Act of 1966, [54 U.S.C. The agency will summarize and/or hereby given that the FHWA and other 306108]; Archeological Resources include your comments in the request Federal agencies have taken final agency Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. for OMB’s clearance of this information actions 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing 470(aa)–470(mm)]; Archeological and collection. licenses, permits, and approvals for the Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. highway projects in the State of 469–469c–2]; American Indian Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act Colorado that are listed below. The Religious Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; actions by the Federal agencies on a Native American Grave Protection and and 49 CFR 1.48. project, and the laws under which such Repatriation Act [25 U.S.C. 3001–3013].

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6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights 30 and E–470 in the regional deficiencies, improve safety, mobility Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– transportation network of northeastern and accessibility, and replace aging and 2000(d)(1)]; Uniform Relocation Aurora. Signed NEPA documents and obsolete infrastructure. Signed NEPA Assistance and Real Property permits: EA signed June 23, 2016 and documents and permits: FEIS was Acquisition Act [42 U.S.C. 61]. FONSI signed December 8, 2016. signed August 19, 2011. Revised ROD1 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: https://www.auroragov.org/ (SH 392 to SH 14) was signed August Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C. 1251–1387 business_services/planning/ 16, 2017. Revised ROD1 (I–25/SH 7 (Sections 319, 401, 404, and 408)]; Land plans_and_studies/transportation_ Interchange) was signed October 20, and Water Conservation Fund Act [16 planning/6th_avenue_parkway_ 2017. ROD2 (120th Avenue to SH 7) was U.S.C. 460l–4–460l–11]; Safe Drinking extension/ and https://www.codot.gov/ signed September 28, 2015. ROD3 Water Act [42 U.S.C. 300f—300j–9.]; projects/sixth-avenue-parkway- (Crossroads Boulevard) was signed June Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. extension-to-e-470. 8, 2016. ROD4 (SH 56 to SH 392) was 4001–4129]. 3. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard signed April 27, 2017. ROD5 (Vine 8. Hazardous Materials: Extension EA and FONSI. Project Drive/County Road 48 Bridge Comprehensive Environmental Location: Near Havana Way, between Replacement) was signed December 1, Response, Compensation, and Liability Havana Street and Peoria Street, Denver, 2017. https://www.codot.gov/projects/ Act [42 U.S.C. 9601–9675]; Superfund Colorado. Project reference number: north-i-25-eis/Northi25rod. Amendments and Reauthorization Act STU M320–099. Project overview: The 6. US 50 Tier 1 Combined Final EIS of 1986 [Pub. L. 99–499]; Resource existing Havana Way would be renamed and ROD. Project Location: A 150-mile- Conservation and Recovery Act [42 MLK Blvd., widened to a four-lane long portion of US 50 between Pueblo U.S.C. 6901–6992(k)]. arterial, and extended east to the Peoria and the vicinity of the Colorado-Kansas 9. Executive Orders: E.O. 11514 Street and Fitzsimons Parkway state line, going through Pueblo, Otero, Protection and Enhancement of intersection. Project Purpose: The Bent, and Prowers Counties. Project Environmental Quality; E.O. 11593 purpose of the project is to improve an reference number: NH 0504–037. Project Protection and Enhancement of Cultural east-west arterial connection between overview: The Build Alternative Resources; E.O. 11988 Floodplain Havana Street and Peoria Street, a consists of constructing a four-lane Management; E.O. 11990 Protection of distance of 1.1 miles, improving traffic expressway on or near the existing US Wetlands; E.O. 12898 Federal Actions to congestion and reducing out-of- 50 alignment, including new alignments Address Environmental Justice in direction travel. Signed NEPA around ten towns to preserve their Minority Populations and Low Income documents and permits: EA signed July business districts and historic Populations; E.O. 13007 Indian Sacred 25, 2011 and FONSI signed October 19, downtown areas. Project Purpose: The Sites; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species; E.O. 2017. https://www.denvergov.org/ purpose of the project is to improve 13175 Consultation and Coordination content/denvergov/en/denver- safety and mobility for local, regional, with Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. department-of-public-works/projects/ and long-distance users of US 50 for 13287 Preserve America. current/mlk-boulevard-extension.html. present and future travel demand. This The projects subject to this notice are: 4. US 50 West, Wills Blvd. to will be accomplished by balancing the 1. I–76 and Bridge Street Interchange McCulloch Blvd. (Milepost 313 to mobility and access needs of these users EA and FONSI. Project Location: I–76 Milepost 307) EA and FONSI. Project and also providing the flexibility to and Bridge Street, Brighton, Colorado. Location: US 50 in the western part of meet future travel demands. Signed Project reference number: 0761–202. Pueblo, Colorado. Project reference NEPA documents and permits: The Project overview: The project would number: STA 0503–088. Project Combined Final EIS/ROD was signed on construct a new interchange at I–76 and overview: The project would widen US December 11, 2017. https:// Bridge Street (SH 7). Project Purpose: 50 from four to six lanes, and change www.codot.gov/projects/us50e. The purpose of the project is to increase intersections to interchanges at US 50 at 7. Colorado State Highway 470 local and regional east-west Purcell Blvd. and Pueblo Blvd. Project (C–470) Corridor, Kipling Parkway to connectivity, reduce the amount of Purpose: The purpose of the project is I–25 EA and FONSI. Project Location: A travel delay through the planning to improve safety; increase mobility, 13.75-mile portion of C–470 in the horizon year of 2035, and improve such as reducing travel time, relieving southern portion of the Denver traffic flow in the project area. Signed traffic congestion; and improve level of metropolitan area. Project reference NEPA documents and permits: EA was service to the connecting road network. number: NH 4701–103. Project signed January 23, 2015 and FONSI was Signed NEPA documents and permits: overview: The project involves adding signed July 8, 2015. https:// EA signed April 21, 2016 and FONSI one managed, tolled express lane in www.brightonco.gov/605/I-76-and- signed August 17, 2016. https:// each direction between I–25 and Kipling Bridge-Street-Interchange-Proje and www.codot.gov/library/studies/us50ea. Parkway, and a second managed lane as https://www.codot.gov/library/studies/ 5. North I–25 EIS and RODs. Project follows: Westbound, I–25 to Lucent i76bridgestreetea. Location: I–25 corridor from Denver to Boulevard, and eastbound, Broadway to 2. 6th Avenue Parkway Extension EA Wellington in northern Colorado. I–25. The purpose of the project is to and FONSI. Project Location: 6th Project reference number: IM 0253(179). provide congestion relief, decrease Avenue from SH 30 to E–470, Aurora, Project overview: The I–25 North project travel delay, and improve corridor Colorado. Project overview: This project is an improvements project that reliability between Kipling Parkway and would construct the 6th Avenue includes; general purpose lanes, tolled I–25 on the C–470 corridor. Project Parkway extension along a new roadway express lanes, interchange Purpose: The purpose of the project is alignment between State Highway (SH reconstruction, and multi-modal to address existing and future C–470 30) and the 6th Avenue Parkway/E–470 services such as: I–25 express bus, US congestion between Kipling Parkway Tollway (E–470) interchange Project 85 commuter bus, and commuter rail and I–25, reduce traveler delay, and Purpose: The purpose of this project is service. Project purpose: The purpose of improve travel time reliability for to enhance east-west mobility by the I–25 North project is to make corridor users through the year 2035. implementing a transportation solution improvements to provide modal Signed NEPA documents and permits: that will close a critical gap between SH alternatives, correct geometric This statute of limitations notice applies

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to the Reevaluation signed on March 28, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, exemption.’’ The statute also allows the 2018 that provided additional detail to Washington, DC 20590–0001. Agency to renew exemptions at the end the noise analysis that was contained in • Hand Delivery: West Building of the five-year period. FMCSA grants the Revised Environmental Assessment Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two- (EA) (signed on July 24, 2015) and the New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, year period to align with the maximum Finding of No Significant Impact DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., duration of a driver’s medical (FONSI) (signed on November 20, 2015). Monday through Friday, except Federal certification. The statute of limitations notice for the Holidays. The physical qualification standard FONSI expired on May 16, 2016. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. for drivers regarding diabetes found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the is physically qualified to drive a CMV Issued on: April 2, 2018. docket number(s) for this notice. Note if that person has no established John M. Cater, that all comments received will be medical history or clinical diagnosis of Division Administrator, Lakewood, Colorado. posted without change to http:// diabetes mellitus currently requiring [FR Doc. 2018–07877 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov, including any insulin for control. BILLING CODE 4910–22–P personal information provided. Please The 191 individuals listed in this see the Privacy Act heading below for notice have requested renewal of their further information. exemptions from the diabetes standard DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket: For access to the docket to in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), in accordance read background documents or with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly, Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, go to http:// FMCSA has evaluated these Administration www.regulations.gov at any time or applications for renewal on their merits [Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0382; FMCSA– Room W12–140 on the ground level of and decided to extend each exemption 2011–0383; FMCSA–2013–0194; FMCSA– the West Building, 1200 New Jersey for a renewable two-year period. 2014–0012; FMCSA–2014–0013; FMCSA– Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 II. Request for Comments 2015–0342; FMCSA–2015–0343; FMCSA– a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through 2016–0034] Friday, except Federal holidays. The Interested parties or organizations FDMS is available 24 hours each day possessing information that would Qualification of Drivers; Exemption e.t., 365 days each year. If you want otherwise show that any, or all, of these Applications; Diabetes acknowledgment that we received your drivers are not currently achieving the comments, please include a self- statutory level of safety should AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety immediately notify FMCSA. The Administration (FMCSA), DOT. addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement Agency will evaluate any adverse ACTION: Notice of renewal of evidence submitted and, if safety is exemptions; request for comments. page that appears after submitting comments online. being compromised or if continuation of the exemption would not be consistent SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 with the goals and objectives of 49 decision to renew exemptions for 191 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will individuals from its prohibition in the from the public to better inform its take immediate steps to revoke the Federal Motor Carrier Safety rulemaking process. DOT posts these exemption of a driver. Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons comments, without edit, including any with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus personal information the commenter III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions (ITDM) from operating commercial provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate as described in the system of records exemption may be granted for no longer commerce. The exemptions enable these notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can than two years from its approval date individuals with ITDM to continue to be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/ and may be renewed upon application. operate CMVs in interstate commerce. privacy. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) DATES: Each group of renewed FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. and 31315, each of the 191 applicants exemptions were applicable on the Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical has satisfied the renewal conditions for dates stated in the discussions below Programs Division, 202–366–4001, obtaining an exemption from the and will expire on the dates stated in [email protected], FMCSA, diabetes requirement (77 FR 10612; 77 the discussions below. Comments must Department of Transportation, 1200 FR 13686; 77 FR 20874; 77 FR 25227; be received on or before May 17, 2018. New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, 79 FR 6987; 79 FR 10612; 79 FR 14579; ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office 79 FR 18388; 79 FR 27685; 79 FR 28590; bearing the Federal Docket Management hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 81 FR 10703; 81 FR 14179; 81 FR 14197; System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– e.t., Monday through Friday, except 81 FR 39318; 81 FR 40743; 81 FR 42043; 2011–0382; FMCSA–2011–0383; Federal holidays. If you have questions 81 FR 85317). They have maintained FMCSA–2013–0194; FMCSA–2014– regarding viewing or submitting their required medical monitoring and 0012; FMCSA–2014–0013; FMCSA– material to the docket, contact Docket have not exhibited any medical issues 2015–0342; FMCSA–2015–0343; Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. that would compromise their ability to FMCSA–2016–0034 using any of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: safely operate a CMV during the following methods: previous two-year exemption period. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to I. Background These factors provide an adequate basis http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, for predicting each driver’s ability to online instructions for submitting FMCSA may grant an exemption for five continue to drive safely in interstate comments. years if it finds ‘‘such exemption would commerce. Therefore, FMCSA • Mail: Docket Management Facility; likely achieve a level of safety that is concludes that extending the exemption U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 equivalent to or greater than the level for each of these drivers for a period of New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building that would be achieved absent such two years is likely to achieve a level of

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safety equal to that existing without the William C. Nelson (IA) Harold E. Adams, Sr. (IL) exemption. Howard L. Nelson (IA) Jerry J. Altenburg (WI) In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) Chris R. Niles (WA) Juanita K. Anderson (MN) and 31315, the following groups of Keith E. Osterbaan (MI) Chris L. Austin (AL) drivers received renewed exemptions in Ryan M. Ottis (ND) Cory M. Bessette (NY) the month of April and are discussed Bolaji B. Oyegbola (DC) Daryl K. Birr (WI) below: Steven M. Parsons (WV) Samuel E. Bostic (WV) As of April 1, 2018, and in accordance Teddy D. Peller (AL) James R. Burch, II (NC) with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the Jeffrey P. Peloquin (NC) Walter L. Butcher, IV (PA) following 84 individuals have satisfied Scott A. Pietruszynksi (IL) Russell W. Cadman (CO) the renewal conditions for obtaining an William L. Reece (ND) Michael J. Chevalier, Jr. (NJ) exemption from the rule prohibiting John P. Reed, III (DE) James R. Cockerham (IN) drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs Randy D. Rinnels (IA) Alexander W. Coleman (WA) in interstate commerce (79 FR 6987; 79 Denise D. Ruffin (MS) Earl J. Collier, Jr. (MA) FR 18388; 81 FR 10703; 81 FR 40743; Thomas W. Scott, Jr. (PA) Michael R. Conley (WI) 81 FR 85317): Charles L. Spencer (NY) Carolyn J. Conover (TN) Ryan E. Stretch (MO) Gary R. Craig (PA) Dennis D. Basmajian (PA) William F. Sullivan, IV (NY) Sebastian Dacruz, Jr. (NJ) Glen A. Bayne (ND) Robert B. Thomas (PA) Scott D. Davis (KS) John R. Benshoff (OH) John R. Thompson (WI) James D. Deardoff (WA) Harry Berrios (MA) Raymond L. Torrez (MI) Joel R. Farmer (ID) Terry D. Bettcher (NE) Bore Trivuncic (FL) Samuel M. Feaganes, Jr. (VA) Jeremy S. Beyerl (PA) William M. Turner (NJ) Ronald Floyd (NY) Robert P. Blum (IA) Everette L. Twyman (MO) Donald W. Fowler, Jr. (NY) Mario Boccio (FL) James H. Vogt (IL) William A. Garrett (GA) Christopher J. Branham (SC) Ronald L. Voigt (MN) William J. Garrett (SD) Willard A. Brown (VA) Michael P. Volpe (MA) Tyrone B. Gary, Sr. (PA) Terrence K. Cannon (IL) John F. Whitesides (NC) Hardy D. Glanzer (ND) Candace L. Coccimiglio (PA) Michael C.J Wilcox (NY) Kevin E. Griebel (SD) Matthew C. Costa (MA) Donald L. Winslow (ME) Martin R. Hair (CT) Joseph F. Coyle (KY) James J. Wolf, Jr. (PA) Bruce T. Hanson (MN) Robert P. Crisp (SD) Kevin J. Yates (IL) Darrell E. Holtsoi (NM) Philip W. Cumbie (AL) The drivers were included in docket Roger J. Huffsmith (WA) John H. Cuppett (GA) numbers FMCSA–2013–0194; FMCSA– Arrington Hughes (DC) Quentin W.S. Dasilva (PA) 2015–0342. Their exemptions are Joseph P. Hurston (MA) Trisha J. Davis (ME) applicable as of April 1, 2018, and will Brian K. Hyler (WI) Eudes N. De Leon (PA) expire on April 1, 2020. James A. Iozia (NJ) Randal L. DeBord (TN) As of April 6, 2018, and in accordance Joshua D. Jaramillo (WA) Aleksandr Faynkikh (NY) with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the Keven E. Johnson (TX) Paul D. Ferris (NY) following eight individuals have Calvin E. Jones, Jr. (VA) Berry C. Feuerbacher (AR) satisfied the renewal conditions for Jerry M. Kilpatrick (AL) Isaac W. Fitzgerald (UT) obtaining an exemption from the rule Rex O. King (IA) Alex C. Ford (IL) prohibiting drivers with ITDM from Russell D. Koehler (WI) Robert C. Freeman (VA) driving CMVs in interstate commerce Edward D. Krager (PA) Timothy D. Frye (MA) (77 FR 10612; 77 FR 20874; 81 FR Richard A. Lange (IL) Larry Gaskill (RI) 85317): Michael P. Leggett (WV) Thomas H. Gaskins (NC) John K. Long (MA) Rick J. Birdsall (NE) Samuel J. Gonzales (NM) George S. Luce, Jr. (OH) Steven L. Drake (CA) Gary A. Grant (WA) Russell J. Luedecker (NJ) Benjamin J. Duea (MN) Brian C. Halcomb (IL) Renee N. Lycksell (WA) Jonathan E. Hunsaker (OR) Steven R. Hatch (MI) Eugene D. Maessner (ND) William D. Larsen (SD) William D. Herman (MN) Daniel J. Mandell (NC) William W. Simmons (FL) Floyd E. Holt (VA) Brady T. Mart (IA) Ronald O. Snyder (OH) Randall L. Jastram (SD) Jack L. McClintock (PA) Douglas J. Wood (NY) Thomas M. Johnson (NM) John D. McGinley, Jr. (CA) Steven R. Jordan (NC) The drivers were included in docket Jimmie L. Melton (FL) Kevin A. Kane (NY) number FMCSA–2011–0382. Their Gareth L. Miller (OH) Ryan B. Kincade (CA) exemptions are applicable as of April 6, Jimmy C. Morcom (MI) William M. LaPrade (VA) 2018, and will expire on April 6, 2020. Kirk A. Mosier (IA) Gerald Lee (CA) As of April 16, 2018, and in Daniel A. Neuens (WI) Timothy R. Lewis (OR) accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Peter J. Niedzwiecki (PA) Gregory J. Littlefield (MN) 31315, the following 89 individuals Kevin R. OToole (WI) John Malloy (PA) have satisfied the renewal conditions for Mark C. Overbaugh (NY) James W. McMenamin (PA) obtaining an exemption from the rule Mario A. Papa (RI) Glen H. Miller (MI) prohibiting drivers with ITDM from Joseph R. Puliafico (NY) Daniel J. Milles, Jr. (FL) driving CMVs in interstate commerce Neal M. Quinton, Jr. (MA) Miguel A. Molina (CO) (81 FR 14179; 81 FR 14197; 81 FR Howard G. Rau (MD) Douglas B. Murrell (IN) 39318; 81 FR 42043): Andrew W. Reid (IN) Joshua A. Myers (OH) Korey D. Adams (MO) Brett M. Rice (PA)

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Jacob C. Rojan (IN) treating endocrinologist as well as an ACTION: Notice and request for Sholom Rub (NY) annual checklist with a comprehensive comments. David J. Scimecca (NY) medical evaluation; (2) each driver must Ronald D. Smith (IN) report within two business days of SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service, Kenneth W. Swisher (IL) occurrence, all episodes of severe as part of its continuing effort to reduce Melissa Tell (NY) hypoglycemia, significant paperwork and respondent burden, Jeremy N. Thompson (NY) complications, or inability to manage invites the general public and other Charles R. Thompson, Jr. (KY) diabetes; also, any involvement in an Federal agencies to take this Blane Tor (NJ) accident or any other adverse event in opportunity to comment on proposed Samuel C. Tracy (WA) a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or and/or continuing information Terry L. Underwood, Jr. (VA) not it is related to an episode of collections, as required by the Aaron M. Vanlanduit (MO) hypoglycemia; (3) each driver must Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. William O. Wallen (IL) submit an annual ophthalmologist’s or DATES: Written comments should be Steven G. Wehrle (MO) optometrist’s report; and (4) each driver received on or before June 18, 2018 to James H. Wilkey (ID) must provide a copy of the annual be assured of consideration. Joseph M. Wilson, II (WA) medical certification to the employer for ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments Joseph A. Wilson, Sr. (MA) retention in the driver’s qualification to Laurie Brimmer, Internal Revenue Jefferson Yazzie (NM) file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Michael A. Zuke, Sr. (NY) qualification file if he/she is self- Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. The drivers were included in docket employed. The driver must also have a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To numbers FMCSA–2015–0343; FMCSA– copy of the exemption when driving, for obtain additional information, or copies 2016–0034. Their exemptions are presentation to a duly authorized of the information collection and applicable as of April 16, 2018, and will Federal, State, or local enforcement instructions, or copies of any comments expire on April 16, 2020. official. The exemption will be received, contact LaNita Van Dyke, at As of April 27, 2018, and in rescinded if: (1) The person fails to (202) 317–6009, at Internal Revenue accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and comply with the terms and conditions Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution 31315, the following eight individuals of the exemption; (2) the exemption has Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or have satisfied the renewal conditions for resulted in a lower level of safety than through the internet, at obtaining an exemption from the rule was maintained before it was granted; or [email protected]. prohibiting drivers with ITDM from (3) continuation of the exemption would SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: driving CMVs in interstate commerce not be consistent with the goals and (77 FR 13686; 77 FR 25227; 81 FR objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Request for Comments 85317): 31315. The Internal Revenue Service, as part Bobby D. Bennett (GA) V. Preemption of their continuing effort to reduce Mark S. Clemence (KS) paperwork and respondent burden, Mike W. Holland (IL) During the period the exemption is in invite the general public and other Dan M. McAllister (WI) effect, no State shall enforce any law or Federal agencies to take this Paul F. Rivers (MN) regulation that conflicts with this opportunity to comment on the Marcus V. Romo (ID) exemption with respect to a person proposed or continuing information Wayne L. Snyder (OH) operating under the exemption. collections listed below in this notice, Justin K. Zimmerschied (KS) VI. Conclusion as required by the Paperwork Reduction The drivers were included in docket Act of 1995, (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). number FMCSA–2011–0383. Their Based upon its evaluation of the 191 Request for Comments: Comments exemptions are applicable as of April exemption applications, FMCSA renews submitted in response to this notice will 27, 2018, and will expire on April 27, the exemptions of the aforementioned be summarized and/or included in our 2020. drivers from the rule prohibiting drivers request for Office of Management and As of April 30, 2018, and in with ITDM from driving CMVs in Budget (OMB) approval of the relevant accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and interstate commerce. In accordance with information collection. All comments 31315, the following two individuals 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each will become a matter of public record. have satisfied the renewal conditions for exemption will be valid for two years Please do not include any confidential obtaining an exemption from the rule unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. or inappropriate material in your prohibiting drivers with ITDM from Issued on: April 2, 2018. comments. driving CMVs in interstate commerce Larry W. Minor, We invite comments on: (a) Whether the collection of information is (79 FR 10612; 79 FR 14579; 79 FR Associate Administrator for Policy. 27685; 79 FR 28590; 81 FR 85317): necessary for the proper performance of Charles L. Bryant, (PA); Christopher P. [FR Doc. 2018–07988 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] the agency’s functions, including Martin, (NH). BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P whether the information has practical The drivers were included in docket utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s numbers FMCSA–2014–0012; FMCSA– estimate of the burden of the collection 2014–0013. Their exemptions are of information; (c) ways to enhance the DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY applicable as of April 30, 2018, and will quality, utility, and clarity of the expire on April 30, 2020. Internal Revenue Service information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of IV. Conditions and Requirements Proposed Information Collection; information on respondents, including The exemptions are extended subject Comment Request the use of automated collection to the following conditions: (1) Each techniques or other forms of information driver must submit a quarterly AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), technology; and (e) estimates of capital monitoring checklist completed by the Treasury. or start-up costs and costs of operation,

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maintenance, and purchase of services abstracted below to the Office of Spirometry Screening Module—1,033 to provide the requested information. Management and Budget (OMB) for hours. The IRS is seeking comments review and comment. The PRA Military Overview Module—517 concerning the following form, and submission describes the nature of the hours. reporting and record-keeping information collection and its expected OEF/OIF/OND Location Module— requirements: cost and burden and it includes the 1,550 hours. Title: Distributions From an HSA, actual data collection instrument. Non-OEF/OIF/OND Location Archer MSA or Medical Advantage DATES: Comments must be submitted on Module—1,550 hours. MSA. or before May 17, 2018. OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module— 1,033 hours. OMB Number: 1545–1517. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments Non-OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Form Number: 1099–SA. on the collection of information through Abstract: This form is used to report Module—1,033 hours. www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Civilian Occupation and Hobby distributions from a medical savings Information and Regulatory Affairs, account as required by Internal Revenue Exposure Module—517 hours. Office of Management and Budget, Attn: Health, Smoking, and Demographics Code section 220(h). VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW, Current Actions: There are no changes Module—1,550 hours. Washington, DC 20503 or sent through Medication and Dietary Supplement being made to the form at this time. electronic mail to oira_submission@ Type of Review: Extension of a Module—1,033 hours. omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Participant Status Check-In Module— currently approved collection. Control No. 2900–NEW’’ in any Affected Public: Business or other for- 517 hours. correspondence. profit organizations. Spirometry—3,617 hours. Estimated Number of Responses: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Medical History Module—517 hours. 25,839. Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, Office of Functional Health Module—413 Estimated Time per Response: 8 min. Quality, Privacy and Risk (OQPR), hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Health Symptoms Module—310 Hours: 3,618. Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC hours. The following paragraph applies to 20420, (202) 461–5870 or email Current Mood Module—517 hours. Participant Feedback Module—310 the collection of information covered by [email protected]. Please hours. this notice: refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–NEW’’ Post-Visit Feedback Module—52 An agency may not conduct or in any correspondence. hours. sponsor, and a person is not required to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Estimated Average Burden per Authority: 38 CFR part 16. respond to, a collection of information Respondent: Title: Pulmonary Health and unless the collection of information Recruitment Screening Module—5 Deployment to Southwest Asia and displays a valid OMB control number. minutes. Books or records relating to a collection Afghanistan. Spirometry Screening Module—10 of information must be retained as long OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW. Type of Review: New collection. minutes. as their contents may become material Military Overview Module—5 in the administration of any internal Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs Cooperative Studies Program minutes. revenue law. Generally, tax returns and OEF/OIF/OND Location Module—15 (CSP) is conducting a human subjects tax return information are confidential, minutes. research study to understand the as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Non-OEF/OIF/OND Location association between military Approved: April 10, 2018. Module—15 minutes. deployment to Afghanistan, Iraq, and 5 OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module—10 Laurie Brimmer, other countries and current pulmonary Senior Tax Analyst. minutes. function. Data on deployment locations, Non-OEF/OIF/OND Exposure [FR Doc. 2018–07967 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] exposures while deployed, current Module—10 minutes. BILLING CODE 4830–01–P pulmonary function and several Civilian Occupation and Hobby important covariates are not available Exposure Module—5 minutes. and will need to be collected from Health, Smoking, and Demographics DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS participants. This research study will Module—15 minutes. AFFAIRS generate data which will be used to Medication and Dietary Supplement assist VA in obtaining information that [OMB Control No. 2900—NEW] Module—10 minutes. can be used to improve health care for Participant Status Check-In Module— Agency Information Collection Veterans. 5 minutes. Activity: Pulmonary Health and An agency may not conduct or Spirometry—35 minutes. Deployment to Southwest Asia and sponsor, and a person is not required to Medical History Module—5 minutes. Afghanistan respond to a collection of information Functional Health Module—4 unless it displays a currently valid OMB minutes. AGENCY: Veterans Health control number. The Federal Register Health Symptoms Module—3 Administration, Department of Veterans Notice with a 60-day comment period minutes. Affairs. soliciting comments on this collection Current Mood Module—5 minutes. ACTION: Notice. of information was published at 83 FR Participant Feedback Module—3 2876 on January 19, 2018, pages 2876– minutes. SUMMARY: In compliance with the 2877. Post-Visit Feedback Module—10 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of Affected Public: Individuals and minutes. 1995, this notice announces that the households. Frequency of Response: Annually. Veterans Health Administration, Estimated Annual Burden: Estimated Number of Respondents: Department of Veterans Affairs, will Recruitment Screening Module—517 Recruitment Screening Module— submit the collection of information hours. 6200.

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Spirometry Screening Module—6200. (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Frequency of Response: On occasion. Military Overview Module—6200. Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Estimated Number of Respondents: OEF/OIF/OND Location Module— Administration (20M33), Department of 36,000. 6200. Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue By direction of the Secretary. Non-OEF/OIF/OND Location NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, Module—6200. [email protected]. Please refer to OEF/OIF/OND Exposure Module– ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0744’’ in any Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of 6200. correspondence. During the comment Veterans Affairs. Non-OEF/OIF/OND Exposure period, comments may be viewed online [FR Doc. 2018–07949 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] Module—6200. through the FDMS. BILLING CODE 8320–01–P Civilian Occupation and Hobby FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Exposure Module—6200. Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461– Health, Smoking, and Demographics 5870. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS Module—6200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the AFFAIRS Medication and Dietary Supplement PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must Module—6200. [OMB Control No. 2900—NEW] obtain approval from the Office of Participant Status Check-In Module– Management and Budget (OMB) for each 6200. Agency Information Collection collection of information they conduct Spirometry—6200. Activity: Federal Medical Care or sponsor. This request for comment is Medical History Module—6200. Recovery Act Bill Requests being made pursuant to the PRA. Functional Health Module—6200. With respect to the following AGENCY: Veterans Health Health Symptoms Module—6200. collection of information, VBA invites Administration, Department of Veterans Current Mood Module—6200. comments on: (1) Whether the proposed Affairs. Participant Feedback Module—6200. collection of information is necessary ACTION: Notice. Post-Visit Feedback Module—310. for the proper performance of VBA’s By direction of the Secretary. functions, including whether the SUMMARY: Veterans Health Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, information will have practical utility; Administration, Department of Veterans Department Clearance Officer, Office of (2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the Affairs (VA), is announcing an Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of burden of the proposed collection of opportunity for public comment on the Veterans Affairs. information; (3) ways to enhance the proposed collection of certain [FR Doc. 2018–07952 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] quality, utility, and clarity of the information by the agency. Under the BILLING CODE 8320–01–P information to be collected; and (4) Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of ways to minimize the burden of the 1995, Federal agencies are required to collection of information on publish notice in the Federal Register DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS respondents, including through the use concerning each proposed collection of AFFAIRS of automated collection techniques or information, including each proposed the use of other forms of information [OMB Control No. 2900–0744] new collection, and allow 60 days for technology. public comment in response to the Agency Information Collection Authority: The Government notice. Performance and Results Act of 1993, Activity: VBA Call Center Satisfaction DATES: Written comments and Survey Public Law 103–62. August 3, 1993 and Title 38 U.S.C., § 527, Evaluation and recommendations on the proposed AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Data Collection; 5 CFR 1320: Section collection of information should be Administration, Department of Veterans 3506(c)(2)(A) of received on or before June 18, 2018. Affairs. Title: VBA Call Center Satisfaction ADDRESSES: Submit written comments ACTION: Notice. Survey. on the collection of information through OMB Control Number: 2900–0744. Federal Docket Management System SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Type of Review: Revision of a (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Administration (VBA), Department of currently approved collection. Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an Abstract: VBA maintains a and Administrative Affairs (10B4), opportunity for public comment on the commitment to improve the overall Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 proposed collection of certain quality of service for Veterans. Feedback Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC information by the agency. Under the from Veterans regarding their recent 20420 or email to Brian.McCarthy4@ Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of experience to the VA call centers will va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control 1995, Federal agencies are required to provide VBA with three key benefits to: No. 2900—NEW’’ in any publish notice in the Federal Register (1) Identify what is most important to correspondence. During the comment concerning each proposed collection of Veterans; (2) determine what to do to period, comments may be viewed online information, including each proposed improve the call center experience; and through FDMS. (3) serve to guide training and/or revision of a currently approved FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: operational activities aimed at collection, and allow 60 days for public Brian McCarthy at (202) 615–9241. comment in response to the notice. enhancing the quality of service provided to Veterans and active duty SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the DATES: Written comments and personnel. PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must recommendations on the proposed Affected Public: Individuals or obtain approval from the Office of collection of information should be households. Management and Budget (OMB) for each received on or before June 18, 2018. Estimated Annual Burden: 3,600 collection of information they conduct ADDRESSES: Submit written comments hours. or sponsor. This request for comment is on the collection of information through Estimated Average Burden per being made pursuant to Section 3506 of Federal Docket Management System Respondent: 6 minutes. the PRA.

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With respect to the following By direction of the Secretary. DATES: Comments should be submitted collection of information, VHA invites Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, within 30 days from when this comments on: (1) Whether the proposed Department Clearance Officer, Office of announcement is published in the collection of information is necessary Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of Federal Register. for the proper performance of VHA’s Veterans Affairs. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be functions, including whether the [FR Doc. 2018–07947 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] submitted by email through http:// information will have practical utility; BILLING CODE 8320–01–P www.regulations.gov. Comments should (2) the accuracy of VHA’s estimate of indicate that they are submitted in the burden of the proposed collection of response to ‘‘Notice of availability and information; (3) ways to enhance the DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS request for comments—Programmatic quality, utility, and clarity of the AFFAIRS Consideration of Historic Properties in information to be collected; and (4) Transfer of Property Rights of Vacant ways to minimize the burden of the Programmatic Consideration of and Underutilized Buildings, Structures collection of information on Historic Properties in Transfer of and Land.’’ During the comment period, respondents, including through the use Property Rights of Vacant and comments may be viewed online of automated collection techniques or Underutilized Buildings, Structures through the Federal Docket Management the use of other forms of information and Land System at http://www.regulations.gov. technology. AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 38 CFR Douglas Pulak, Federal Preservation ACTION: Notice of availability and 1.900 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 2651–2653; 38 Officer (003C2), Department of Veterans request for comment. U.S.C. 1729; 28 CFR 43.2; and E.O. Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, 9397. Washington, DC 20420. SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section Title: Federal Medical Care Recovery Affairs (VA) is reviewing its capital 106 of the National Historic Act Bill Requests; Request for VA asset inventory and identifying vacant Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. 306108) Billing, CHAMPVA Request for Billing. and underutilized buildings, structures requires Federal agencies to take into and land. VA may consider sales, public OMB Control Number: 2900—NEW. account the effects of their undertakings benefit conveyances, demolition and Type of Review: New collection. on historic properties and provide deconstruction to reduce its unneeded ACHP a reasonable opportunity to Abstract: The purpose of collecting real property. Additionally, VA may comment with regard to such this information is to provide basic consider leases and exchanges to non- undertakings. ACHP regulations, information from which potential Federal entities for potential reuse of codified at 36 CFR part 800, set forth the liability can be assessed for VA to vacant and underutilized buildings and process by which Federal agencies recover the cost of care from the liable structures. This announcement pertains comply with NHPA requirements. party instead of the American taxpayer to an alternative process VA may utilize and Veteran paying for the care. Failure Under Section 800.14(e), Federal to comply with the requirements of the agencies may request ACHP to provide to provide any or all of the requested National Historic Preservation Act information may delay or result in VA’s a Program Comment on a particular (NHPA). program and category of undertakings in inability to create accident-related The Advisory Council on Historic billing, assert a claim for lieu of conducting individual reviews of Preservation (ACHP) is a Federal agency each individual undertaking as set forth reimbursement, and assist the Veteran tasked with review of other Federal in their personal injury or workers in 36 CFR Sections 800.4 through 800.6. agencies’ compliance with NHPA and A Federal agency can meet its Section compensation claim. Without a third the implementing regulations. VA party paying for the care, the Veteran 106 responsibilities for a category of intends to request ACHP to consider a undertakings by taking into account may owe VA copayments. With regards Program Comment for the entire to the CHAMPVA form alone: Failure to ACHP’s Program Comment and by program of reduction of vacant and following the steps set forth in those provide any or all of the requested underutilized properties. ACHP may information may delay or result in VA’s comments. agree or decline to consider VA’s To initiate this process, VA intends to inability to provide CHAMPVA benefits. Program Comment request. If ACHP request ACHP to consider a Program Affected Public: Individuals and does issue a Program Comment in lieu Comment for its program to reduce its households. of case-by-case review, this alternative real property inventory of vacant and Estimated Annual Burden: will conserve VA’s time, budget and underutilized properties at VA Medical staff resources. It will enable VA to Request for VA Billing—385 hours. Centers and National Cemeteries transfer real property rights of the nationwide. VA intends the program CHAMPVA Request for Billing—303 vacant and underutilized properties comment to ACHP will encompass a hours. more quickly while still giving variety of real estate actions such as Estimated Average Burden per consideration to historic properties as leases (including both Enhanced-Use Respondent: required by NHPA. Leases under VA’s authority at 38 U.S.C. Request for VA Billing—7 minutes. This Notice of Availability announces 8161–8169, and NHPA Section 111 and invites public involvement in the leases authorized under 16 U.S.C. 470h– CHAMPVA Request for Billing—7 process of development of the Program 3), exchanges, sales, transfers, minutes. Comment for consideration of historic deconstruction and demolition of Frequency of Response: Annually. properties that are vacant and buildings and structures. ACHP will Estimated Number of Respondents: underutilized buildings, structures and decide whether to issue a Program land that may be historic properties. Comment to VA or decline. If ACHP Request for VA Billing—3,300. Historic properties are those listed on decides to issue the Program Comment, CHAMPVA Request for Billing— the National Register of Historic Places they will publish a draft in the Federal 2,600. or eligible for such listing. Register for public review and

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comment. Following consideration of Dated: April 11, 2018. or sponsor. This request for comment is such comments by ACHP and VA, the Jeffrey M. Martin, being made pursuant to of the PRA. final Program Comment will be Impact Analyst, Office of Regulation Policy With respect to the following published in the Federal Register. & Management, Office of the Secretary, collection of information, VBA invites VA initiated the identification of Department of Veterans Affairs. comments on: (1) Whether the proposed historic properties in its capital asset [FR Doc. 2018–07958 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] collection of information is necessary inventory several decades ago. VA BILLING CODE 8320–01–P for the proper performance of VBA’s identified, in consultation with State functions, including whether the Historic Preservation Offices, information will have practical utility; approximately 65 percent of the medical DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS (2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the centers as having some buildings and AFFAIRS burden of the proposed collection of structures, or districts eligible or listed information; (3) ways to enhance the [OMB Control No. 2900–0074] on the National Register of Historic quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Places. All of the National Veterans Agency Information Collection Cemeteries are listed on the National ways to minimize the burden of the Activity: Request for Change of collection of information on Register. The development of VA and its Program or Place of Training historic role in the care and treatment of respondents, including through the use veterans over time is significant in the AGENCY: Veterans Benefits of automated collection techniques or history of the United States. Administration, Department of Veterans the use of other forms of information Affairs. technology. The analysis of buildings and Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 ACTION: Notice. structures that are no longer needed or U.S.C. 3501–21; 5 CFR 1320, Section cannot be adapted for current use will SUMMARY: 3506(c)(2)(A). aid VA in reducing its real property The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Title: Request for Change of Program inventory. Many buildings and or Place of Training (VA Form 22–1995). structures are not useful for VA’s Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the OMB Control Number: 2900–0074. mission. In general, they tend to be Type of Review: Extension of an warehouses, garages, sheds, animal proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the approved collection. research structures, and other utilitarian Abstract: VA Form 22–1995 is used to buildings. Most of these types of Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to determine the applicant’s continued buildings and structures are not eligible eligibility to educational assistance or contributing to a historic district. VA publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of administered by VA after a change in intends to propose deconstruction or training or the place where training is demolition of these properties without information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved pursued. further consideration under the Program Affected Public: Individuals or Comment. collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. households. For buildings, structures and land that The VA Form 22–1995 is used to Estimated Annual Burden: 57,009 may serve other non-Federal entities determine the applicant’s continued hours. purpose, VA may be able to out lease eligibility to educational assistance Estimated Average Burden per them. The leases would contain specific administered by VA after a change in Respondent: 15 minutes (Electronic) 20 requirements for treatment of the training or the place where training is minutes (Paper). character defining features of the pursued. Frequency of Response: One time. historic property if the lessee is Estimated Number of Respondents: pursuing tax credits for rehabilitation of DATES: Written comments and 184,894. recommendations on the proposed the historic property. For all other leases By direction of the Secretary. of historic properties, the reuse proposal collection of information should be Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, would be evaluated with the lessee for received on or before June 18, 2018. potential retention of any character ADDRESSES: Submit written comments Department Clearance Officer, Office of on the collection of information through Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of defining features such as windows, Veterans Affairs. entry spaces, staircases and historic Federal Docket Management System [FR Doc. 2018–07948 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] landscaping. If it is not possible to (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to retain significant historic features of a Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits BILLING CODE 8320–01–P building or structure, they will be Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue documented prior to removal or DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to alteration. AFFAIRS [email protected]. Please refer to Signing Authority ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0074’’ in any [OMB Control No. 2900–0790] correspondence. During the comment The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or Agency Information Collection designee, approved this document and period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. Activity: Application and Reporting authorized the undersigned to sign and Requirements To Receive Grants submit the document to the Office of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Federal Register for publication Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or AGENCY: Veterans Health electronically as an official document of FAX (202) 632–8925. Administration, Department of Veterans the Department of Veterans Affairs. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Affairs Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd, Deputy Chief of PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must ACTION: Notice. Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs, obtain approval from the Office of approved this document on April 11, Management and Budget (OMB) for each SUMMARY: Veterans Health 2018, for publication. collection of information they conduct Administration, Department of Veterans

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Affairs (VA), is announcing an 307) requires VA to establish a program collection of information should be opportunity for public comment on the to provide grants to eligible entities to received on or before June 18, 2018. proposed collection of certain assist veterans in highly rural areas ADDRESSES: Submit written comments information by the agency. Under the through innovative transportation on the collection of information through Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of services to travel to VA medical centers, the Federal Docket Management System 1995, Federal agencies are required to and to otherwise assist in providing (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to publish notice in the Federal Register transportation services in connection Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory concerning each proposed collection of with the provision of VA medical care and Administrative Affairs, Veterans information, including each proposed to these veterans. Paragraph (a) of Health Administration (10B4), extension of a currently approved section 307 mandates that VA will Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 collection, and allow 60 days for public award grants to eligible entities for these Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC comment in response to the notice. purposes, and paragraph (b) of section 20420 or email: Brian.McCarthy4@ DATES: Written comments and 307 mandates that VA will establish va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control recommendations on the proposed procedures for evaluating grant No. 2900–0793’’ in any correspondence. collection of information should be applications. This collection of During the comment period, comments received on or before June 18, 2018. information is necessary to fulfill VA’s may be viewed online through FDMS. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments obligations under section 307. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: on the collection of information through Affected Public: Individuals and Brian McCarthy at (202) 461–6345. Federal Docket Management System households. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Estimated Annual Burden: 200 hours. PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory Estimated Average Burden per obtain approval from OMB for each and Administrative Affairs (10B4), Respondent: 111 minutes. collection of information they conduct Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Frequency of Response: Annually. or sponsor. This request for comment is Estimated Number of Respondents: Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC being made pursuant to Section 100. 20420 or email to Brian.McCarthy4@ 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control By direction of the Secretary. With respect to the following No. 2900–0790’’ in any correspondence. Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, collection of information, VHA invites During the comment period, comments Department Clearance Officer, Office of comments on: (1) Whether the proposed may be viewed online through FDMS. Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of collection of information is necessary FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Veterans Affairs. for the proper performance of VHA’s Brian McCarthy at (202) 461–6345. [FR Doc. 2018–07951 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] functions, including whether the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the BILLING CODE 8320–01–P information will have practical utility; PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must (2) the accuracy of VHA’s estimate of obtain approval from the Office of the burden of the proposed collection of DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS Management and Budget (OMB) for each information; (3) ways to enhance the AFFAIRS collection of information they conduct quality, utility, and clarity of the or sponsor. This request for comment is [OMB Control No. 2900–0793] information to be collected; and (4) being made pursuant to Section 3506 of ways to minimize the burden of the the PRA. Agency Information Collection collection of information on With respect to the following Activity: VA Health Professional respondents, including through the use collection of information, VHA invites Scholarship and Visual Impairment of automated collection techniques or comments on: (1) Whether the proposed and Orientation and Mobility the use of other forms of information collection of information is necessary Professional Scholarship Programs technology. for the proper performance of VHA’s Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 AGENCY: Veterans Health functions, including whether the U.S.C. 3501–3521. Administration, Department of Veterans Titles: information will have practical utility; Affairs. 1. Academic Verification, VA Form (2) the accuracy of VHA’s estimate of ACTION: Notice. 10–0491. the burden of the proposed collection of 2. Addendum to Application, VA information; (3) ways to enhance the SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Form 10–0491a. quality, utility, and clarity of the Administration (VHA) is announcing an 3. Annual VA Employment Deferment information to be collected; and (4) opportunity for public comment on the Verification, VA Form 10–0491c ways to minimize the burden of the proposed collection of certain 4. Education Program Completion collection of information on information by the agency. Under the Notice Service Obligation Placement, respondents, including through the use Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of VA Form 10–0491d of automated collection techniques or 1995, Federal agencies are required to 5. Evaluation Recommendation Form, the use of other forms of information publish notice in the Federal Register VA Form 10–0491e technology. concerning each proposed collection of 6. HPSP Agreement, VA Form 10– Authority: Public Law 111–163 information, including each proposed 0491f Section 307. revision of a currently approved 7. HPSP/OMPSP Application, VA Title: Application and Reporting collection, and allow 60 days for public Form 10–0491g Requirements to Receive Grants under 8. Notice of Approaching Graduation, comment in response to the notice. This 38 CFR 17.703; VA Form 10–10055, VA VA Form 10–0491h notice solicits comments on information Form 10–10056. 9. Notice of Change and/or Annual needed to identify areas for OMB Control Number: 2900–0790. Academic Status Report, VA Form 10– Type of Review: New collection. improvement in clinical training 0491i Abstract: Section 307 of Title III of the programs. 10. Request for Deferment for Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus DATES: Written comments and Advanced Education, VA Form 10– Health Services Act of 2010 (section recommendations on the proposed 0491j

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11. VA Scholarship Offer Response, through 7619, and 38 U.S.C. 7501 United States. The Visual Impairment VA Form 10–0491k through 7505. The information is and Orientation and Mobility 12. VIOMPSP Agreement, VA Form needed to apply for the VA Health Professional Scholarship Program 10–0491l Professional Scholarship Program or awards scholarships to students 13. Mobility Agreement, VA Form 10– Visual Impairment and Orientation and pursuing a program of study leading to 0491m Mobility Professional Scholarship a degree in visual impairment or OMB Control Number: 2900–0793. Program. The VA Health Professional orientation and mobility in order to Type of Review: Revision of a increase the supply of qualified blind currently approved collection. Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students receiving rehabilitation specialists for VA and the Abstracts: Nation. The information required determines education or training in a direct or the eligibility or suitability of an indirect healthcare services discipline to Affected Public: Individuals or applicant desiring to receive an award assist in providing an adequate supply households. under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 7601 of such personnel for VA and for the Estimated Burden:

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