Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Algiers Alternate Route), Belle Chasse, LA, 42037-42038 [E9-19957]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 160 / Thursday, August 20, 2009 / Proposed Rules erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 17. The Proposal includes a discussion of estimated costs and benefits of the proposed rules.56 We are sensitive to the costs and benefits of the alternative uptick rule, and encourage commenters to discuss any additional costs or benefits specific to the alternative uptick rule and/or beyond those discussed discussed in the Proposal, as well as any reduction in costs. What would be the costs and benefits of the alternative uptick rule versus the proposed modified uptick rule, the proposed uptick rule, the circuit breaker halt rule or a circuit breaker triggering either the proposed modified uptick rule or the proposed uptick rule? What would be the general costs and benefits of short sales being subject to the alternative uptick rule? Commenters should provide analysis and data to support their views of the costs and benefits associated with the alternative uptick rule. 18. The Proposal includes a discussion of whether the proposed rules would promote efficiency, competition, and capital formation.57 We request comment on whether the alternative uptick rule would likely promote efficiency, capital formation, and competition. 19. The Proposal includes an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (‘‘IRFA’’), in accordance with the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act,58 regarding the proposed rules.59 We solicit written comments regarding our IRFA analysis. In particular, the Commission seeks comment on the number of small entities that would be affected by the alternative uptick rule. We request that commenters provide empirical data to quantify the number of small entities that could be affected by the proposed amendments. We request comment on whether the proposed amendments would have any effects that we have not discussed. We also request that commenters describe the nature of any impact on small entities and provide empirical data to support the extent of the impact. 20. A number of commenters stated that their first preference would be for Commission with regard to this collection of information should be in writing, with reference to File No. S7–08–09, and be submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–0213. As OMB is required to make a decision concerning the collections of information between 30 and 60 days after publication, a comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. 56 See Proposal, 74 FR at 18090–18103. 57 See Proposal, 74 FR at 18103–18104. 58 5 U.S.C. 603. 59 See Proposal, 74 FR at 18105–18107. VerDate Nov<24>2008 12:40 Aug 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 the Commission not to adopt any of the short sale regulations set forth in the Proposal, and this option along with the alternative uptick rule and all other options discussed in the Proposal are under active consideration. We request comments on the position that the best result for investors and the markets would be for the Commission not to adopt any additional short selling regulations at this time. If the Commission determines that additional short selling regulations are necessary, what option, including the alternative uptick rule, would produce the best result for investors and the markets? Dated: August 17, 2009. By the Commission. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–19989 Filed 8–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2008–1158] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Algiers Alternate Route), Belle Chasse, LA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of proposed rulemaking; withdrawal. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is withdrawing its notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the operation of the SR 23 bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Algiers Alternate Route), mile 3.8, at Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The notice of proposed rulemaking proposed to allow the bridge to remain closed-tonavigation for an additional 90 minutes during weekday afternoons to facilitate the movement of vehicular traffic. DATES: The notice of proposed rulemaking published at 73 FR 13161, March 26, 2009, is withdrawn on August 20, 2009. ADDRESSES: The docket for this withdrawn rulemaking is available for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 42037 find this docket on the Internet by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2008–1158 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have any questions about this notice, call or e-mail David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, telephone (504) 671–2128, e-mail David.m.frank@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing material in the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On March 26, 2009, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Algiers Alternate Route), Belle Chasse, LA’’ in the Federal Register (74 FR 13161). The rulemaking concerned a change to the regulation governing the operation of the SR 23 bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Algiers Alternate Route), mile 3.8, at Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Presently, the draw of the bridge need not open for the passage of vessels in the afternoon from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Plaquemines Parish Government requested that an additional 90 minutes be added to the closure in the afternoon so that the draw need not open for the passage of vessels from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Withdrawal On site analysis of the traffic patterns around the bridge and proposed modernization of the traffic lights on SR 23 which will improve the traffic flow indicate that the change is not warranted at this time. It was also determined that due to the increased time that the bridge was not required to open, longer delays at the end of the closure period were experienced by vehicular traffic. Additionally, road construction on another arterial roadway has caused a spike in traffic that should adjust following completion of the roadwork. Following all repairs to the bridge, modernization of the traffic management scheme, and the roadway repairs, if the Plaquemines Parish Government wishes to reapply for a change in the operating schedule, the Coast Guard will conduct a new investigation to determine if changes to the operating schedule are warranted. Authority: This action is taken under the authority of 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. E:\FR\FM\20AUP1.SGM 20AUP1 42038 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 160 / Thursday, August 20, 2009 / Proposed Rules Dated: August 4, 2009. Mary E. Landry, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E9–19957 Filed 8–19–09; 8:45 am] annual allocations, the 2009 set-aside allocations and the CSP allocations. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 21, 2009. BILLING CODE 4910–15–P ADDRESSES: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R03–OAR–2009–0034; FRL–8946–9] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Clean Air Interstate Rule erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maryland on October 24, 2007 and June 30, 2008, except for the 2009 nitrogen oxides (NOX) ozone season and NOX annual allocations, the 2009 set-aside allocations and the Compliance Supplement Pool (CSP) allocations. These revisions address the requirements of EPA’s Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). Although the District of Columbia (DC) Circuit found CAIR to be flawed, the rule was remanded without vacatur and thus remains in place. Thus, EPA is continuing to approve CAIR provisions into SIPs as appropriate. CAIR, as promulgated, requires States to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and NOX that significantly contribute to, or interfere with maintenance of, the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates and/or ozone in any downwind State. CAIR establishes budgets for SO2 and NOX for States that contribute significantly to nonattainment in downwind States and requires the significantly contributing States to submit SIP revisions that implement these budgets. States have the flexibility to choose which control measures to adopt to achieve the budgets, including participation in EPAadministered cap-and-trade programs addressing SO2, NOX annual, and NOX ozone season emissions. In the full SIP revisions that EPA is proposing to approve, Maryland will meet CAIR requirements by participating in these cap-and-trade programs. EPA is proposing to approve the full SIP revisions, as interpreted and clarified herein, as fully implementing the CAIR requirements for Maryland, except for the 2009 NOX ozone season and NOX VerDate Nov<24>2008 12:40 Aug 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA– R03–OAR–2009–0034 by one of the following methods: A. https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. B. E-mail: fernandez.cristina@epa.gov. C. Mail: EPA–R03–OAR–2009–0034, Cristina Fernandez, Chief, Air Quality Planning Branch, Mailcode 3AP21, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. D. Hand Delivery: At the previouslylisted EPA Region III address. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–R03–OAR–2009– 0034. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change, and may be made available online at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through https:// www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The https://www.regulations.gov Web site is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through https:// www.regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD–ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Docket: All documents in the electronic docket are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in https:// www.regulations.gov or in hard copy during normal business hours at the Air Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Copies of the State submittal are available at the Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 705, Baltimore, Maryland 21230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marilyn Powers, (215) 814–2308, or by e-mail at powers.marilyn@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. What Action Is EPA Proposing? II. What Is the Regulatory History of CAIR and the CAIR Federal Implementation Plans (FIP)? III. What Are the General Requirements of CAIR and the CAIR FIPs? IV. What Are the Types of CAIR SIP Submittals? V. Analysis of Maryland’s CAIR SIP Submittal A. State Budgets for Allowance Allocations B. CAIR Cap-and-Trade Programs C. Applicability Provisions for NonElectric Generating Units (non-EGU) Sources D. NOX Allowance Allocations E. Allocation of NOX Allowances From Compliance Supplement Pool F. Individual Opt-in Units G. Clarification of Other Provisions in Maryland’s CAIR Rule VI. Proposed Action VII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews I. What Action Is EPA Proposing? EPA is proposing to approve, as interpreted and clarified herein, the full CAIR SIP revisions, submitted by Maryland on October 24, 2007 and June 30, 2008, as meeting the applicable CAIR requirements by requiring certain electric generating units (EGUs) to participate in the EPA-administered CAIR cap-and-trade programs addressing SO2, NOX annual, and NOX ozone season emissions. The October 24, 2007 SIP revision consisted of new Maryland rule COMAR 26.11.28—Clean Air Interstate Rule (Maryland revision #07–14). The June 30, 2008 SIP revision consisted of revisions to Regulations .01 E:\FR\FM\20AUP1.SGM 20AUP1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 160 (Thursday, August 20, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 42037-42038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-19957]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2008-1158]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway 
(Algiers Alternate Route), Belle Chasse, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is withdrawing its notice of proposed 
rulemaking concerning the operation of the SR 23 bridge across the Gulf 
Intracoastal Waterway (Algiers Alternate Route), mile 3.8, at Belle 
Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The notice of proposed 
rulemaking proposed to allow the bridge to remain closed-to-navigation 
for an additional 90 minutes during weekday afternoons to facilitate 
the movement of vehicular traffic.

DATES: The notice of proposed rulemaking published at 73 FR 13161, 
March 26, 2009, is withdrawn on August 20, 2009.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this withdrawn rulemaking is available for 
inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. 
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find 
this docket on the Internet by going to https://www.regulations.gov, 
inserting USCG-2008-1158 in the ``Keyword'' box and then clicking 
``Search.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have any questions about this 
notice, call or e-mail David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, 
telephone (504) 671-2128, e-mail David.m.frank@uscg.mil. If you have 
questions on viewing material in the docket, call Renee V. Wright, 
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On March 26, 2009, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking 
entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway 
(Algiers Alternate Route), Belle Chasse, LA'' in the Federal Register 
(74 FR 13161). The rulemaking concerned a change to the regulation 
governing the operation of the SR 23 bridge across the Gulf 
Intracoastal Waterway (Algiers Alternate Route), mile 3.8, at Belle 
Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Presently, the draw of the 
bridge need not open for the passage of vessels in the afternoon from 
3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Plaquemines Parish Government requested that 
an additional 90 minutes be added to the closure in the afternoon so 
that the draw need not open for the passage of vessels from 3:30 p.m. 
until 7 p.m.

Withdrawal

    On site analysis of the traffic patterns around the bridge and 
proposed modernization of the traffic lights on SR 23 which will 
improve the traffic flow indicate that the change is not warranted at 
this time. It was also determined that due to the increased time that 
the bridge was not required to open, longer delays at the end of the 
closure period were experienced by vehicular traffic. Additionally, 
road construction on another arterial roadway has caused a spike in 
traffic that should adjust following completion of the roadwork. 
Following all repairs to the bridge, modernization of the traffic 
management scheme, and the roadway repairs, if the Plaquemines Parish 
Government wishes to reapply for a change in the operating schedule, 
the Coast Guard will conduct a new investigation to determine if 
changes to the operating schedule are warranted.

    Authority: This action is taken under the authority of 33 U.S.C. 
499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.


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    Dated: August 4, 2009.
Mary E. Landry,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E9-19957 Filed 8-19-09; 8:45 am]
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