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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 5,
2017.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017–22234 Filed 10–13–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0886; Airspace
Docket No. 16–ASO–11]
Amendment of Restricted Areas
R–3004A and R–3004B and
Establishment of R–3004C; Fort
Gordon, GA
Republication
Editorial Note: Rule document 2017–20435
was originally published on pages 44513
through 44514 in the issue of Monday,
September 25, 2017. In that publication, on
page 44514, in the forty-ninth line of the first
column and the thirty-fifth line of the second
column, the number 1 was inadvertently
deleted from the text. The corrected
document is published here in its entirety.
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action modifies the
restricted areas at Fort Gordon, GA to
further subdivide the vertical limits of
the airspace. The designated altitudes
for R–3004A and R–3004B are realigned
and a new subarea, designated R–3004C,
is established above R–3004B. The FAA
is taking this action to allow for more
efficient use of the airspace during
periods when military activities only
require restricted airspace below 3,500
feet MSL. The modifications are fully
contained within the existing lateral and
vertical boundaries of the restricted
airspace.
SUMMARY:
Effective date: 0901 UTC,
December 7, 2017.
DATES:
Paul
Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office
of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
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describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of the airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority since it vertically
subdivides the restricted airspace at Fort
Gordon, GA, into three sections to
enable more efficient use of airspace.
Background
The restricted airspace at Fort
Gordon, GA consists of R–3004A,
extending from the surface to 7,000 feet
MSL; and R–3004B, extending from
7,001 feet MSL to 16,000 feet MSL. The
time of designation for both areas is as
activated by NOTAM 24 hours in
advance.
A FAA review of the utilization of the
airspace revealed that most activities
being conducted only require restricted
airspace below 3,500 feet MSL.
However, when R–3004A was activated,
restrictions were in effect up to 7,000
feet MSL.
While lateral boundaries of the
restricted airspace remain the same as
currently charted and the overall
vertical limits of the restricted airspace
are unchanged, in order to provide for
more efficient use of airspace, the FAA
and the using agency agreed to further
subdivide the restricted airspace
vertically. The FAA is realigning the
designated altitudes for R–3004A and
R–3004B and establishing R–3004C as a
third subdivision. The new
configuration enables activation of
restricted airspace to the lower altitude
required for the majority of the using
agency’s training needs while
maintaining the ability to activate
additional restricted airspace for
missions that require higher altitudes.
The designated altitudes for R–3004A
are amended to read ‘‘surface to but not
including 3,500 feet MSL’’ (decreased
from 7,000 feet MSL). The designated
altitudes for R–3004B are amended to
read ‘‘3,500 feet MSL to but not
including 7,000 feet MSL,’’ instead of
the current ‘‘7,001 feet MSL to 16,000
feet MSL.’’ This amendment also
established a third subdivision,
designated R–3004C, which extends
from 7,000 feet MSL to 16,000 feet MSL.
These changes accommodate the using
agency’s requirements while releasing
unneeded restricted airspace for access
by other users.
In addition, the aircraft activity
limitations on use of the areas are
amended to clarify the limitations in
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effect during the annual Masters Golf
Tournament.
These changes enhance the efficient
use of the National Airspace System by
providing for activation of the minimum
amount of restricted airspace needed for
the specific mission being conducted
resulting in the release of unneeded
restricted airspace for access by other
users.
The Rule
This rule amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by
further dividing the current restricted
airspace at Fort Gordon, GA, into three
subareas instead of two. The designated
altitudes for R–3004A are amended from
the current ‘‘surface to 7,000 feet MSL,’’
to ‘‘surface to but not including 3,500
feet MSL.’’ The designated altitudes for
R–3004B are amended from the current
‘‘7,001 feet MSL to 16,000 feet MSL’’ to
‘‘3,500 feet MSL to but not including
7,000 feet MSL.’’ A new third
subdivision, designated R–3004C, is
established and extends from 7,000 feet
MSL to 16,000 feet MSL.’’
Additionally, the terms and
conditions listed in the restricted area
legal descriptions for aircraft activities
in the restricted areas are revised, in
part. Specifically, in order to clarify
aircraft operations during the annual
Masters Golf tournament, the text of
item number 1 is changed from ‘‘1.
Aircraft activities may not be conducted
on weekends, National holidays, or the
entire week of the Masters Golf
Tournament’’ to: ‘‘1. Aircraft activities
must not be conducted on weekends,
national holidays, or from the Sunday
prior to the Masters Golf Tournament
through the Monday after (and
subsequent weather days if required).’’
The terms and conditions in Items 2 and
3 remain unchanged.
The above modifications enhance the
efficient use of airspace and reduce the
burden on the public by lessening the
amount of restricted airspace at Fort
Gordon, GA, that is activated on a
routine basis. These modifications do
not change the current lateral
boundaries, overall designated altitudes,
or activities conducted within the
restricted areas; therefore, notice and
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)
are unnecessary.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
action only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
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‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action of vertically subdividing limits of
existing restricted airspace within the
current lateral and vertical limits
qualifies for categorical exclusion under
the National Environmental Policy Act
and in accordance with FAA Order
1050.1F—Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures, Categorical
Exclusions for Procedural Actions,
paragraph 5–6.5d—Modification of the
technical description of special use
airspace (restricted areas) that does not
alter the dimensions, altitudes, or times
of designation of the airspace.
Therefore, this airspace action is not
expected to result in any significant
environmental impacts. In accordance
with FAAO 1050.1F, paragraph 5–2
regarding Extraordinary Circumstances,
this action has been reviewed for factors
and circumstances in which a normally
categorically excluded action may have
a significant environmental impact
requiring further analysis, and it is
determined that no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant
preparation of an environmental
assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
Airspace, prohibited areas, restricted
areas.
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows:
PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
1. The authority citation for part 73
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 73.30
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2. § 73.30 is amended as follows:
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R–3004A
Fort Gordon, GA [Amended]
By removing the current designated
altitudes and aircraft activity limitations and
inserting the following in their places:
Designated Altitudes. Surface to but not
including 3,500 feet MSL.
Aircraft activity is limited to the following
terms and conditions:
1. Aircraft activities must not be conducted
on weekends, national holidays, or from the
Sunday prior to the Masters Golf Tournament
through the Monday after (and subsequent
weather days if required).
2. Aircraft activities may only be
conducted from the surface to 12,000 feet
AGL.
3. Weather conditions required for aircraft
activities are 5 miles visibility and with
prevailing clouds or obscuring phenomena
no greater than five-tenths coverage of the
sky and bases no lower than 3,000 feet AGL.
R–3004B
Fort Gordon, GA [Amended]
By removing the current designated
altitudes and aircraft activity limitations and
inserting the following in their places:
Designated Altitudes. 3,500 feet MSL to but
not including 7,000 feet MSL.
Aircraft activity is limited to the following
terms and conditions:
1. Aircraft activities must not be conducted
on weekends, national holidays, or from the
Sunday prior to the Masters Golf Tournament
through the Monday after (and subsequent
weather days if required).
2. Aircraft activities may only be
conducted from the surface to 12,000 feet
AGL.
3. Weather conditions required for aircraft
activities are 5 miles visibility and with
prevailing clouds or obscuring phenomena
no greater than five-tenths coverage of the
sky and bases no lower than 3,000 feet AGL.
R–3004C
Fort Gordon, GA [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 33°21′54″ N.,
long. 82°12′14″ W.; to lat. 33°19′44″ N., long.
82°12′14″ W.; to lat. 33°16′21″ N., long.
82°17′59″ W.; to lat. 33°17′30″ N., long.
82°22′59″ W.; to lat. 33°21′16″ N., long.
82°18′46″ W.; to lat. 33°22′16″ N., long.
82°16′59″ W.; to the point of beginning.
Designated Altitudes. 7,000 feet MSL to
16,000 feet MSL.
Times of designation. By NOTAM 24 hours
in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Atlanta ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding
Officer, Fort Gordon, GA.
Aircraft activity is limited to the following
terms and conditions:
1. Aircraft activities must not be conducted
on weekends, national holidays, or from the
Sunday prior to the Masters Golf Tournament
through the Monday after (and subsequent
weather days if required).
2. Aircraft activities may only be
conducted from the surface to 12,000 feet
AGL.
3. Weather conditions required for aircraft
activities are 5 miles visibility and with
prevailing clouds or obscuring phenomena
no greater than five-tenths coverage of the
sky and bases no lower than 3,000 feet AGL.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September
19, 2017.
Rodger A. Dean, Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. R1–2017–20435 Filed 10–13–17; 8:45 am]
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HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Part 866
[Docket No. FDA–2017–N–5296]
Medical Devices; Immunology and
Microbiology Devices; Classification of
the Nucleic Acid-Based Device for the
Amplification, Detection, and
Identification of Microbial Pathogens
Directly From Whole Blood Specimens
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Final order.
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA or we) is
classifying the nucleic acid-based
device for the amplification, detection,
and identification of microbial
pathogens directly from whole blood
specimens into class II (special
controls). The special controls that
apply to the device type are identified
in this order and will be part of the
codified language for the nucleic acidbased device for the amplification,
detection, and identification of
microbial pathogens directly from
whole blood specimens’ classification.
We are taking this action because we
have determined that classifying the
device into class II (special controls)
will provide a reasonable assurance of
safety and effectiveness of the device.
We believe this action will also enhance
patients’ access to beneficial innovative
devices, in part by reducing regulatory
burdens.
DATES: This order is effective October
16, 2017. The classification was
applicable on September 22, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steven Tjoe, Center for Devices and
Radiological Health, Food and Drug
Administration, 10903 New Hampshire
Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 4550, Silver Spring,
MD 20993–0002, 301–796–5866,
steven.tjoe@fda.hhs.gov.
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nucleic acid-based device for the
amplification, detection, and
identification of microbial pathogens
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0886; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASO-11]
Amendment of Restricted Areas R-3004A and R-3004B and
Establishment of R-3004C; Fort Gordon, GA
Republication
Editorial Note: Rule document 2017-20435 was originally
published on pages 44513 through 44514 in the issue of Monday,
September 25, 2017. In that publication, on page 44514, in the
forty-ninth line of the first column and the thirty-fifth line of
the second column, the number 1 was inadvertently deleted from the
text. The corrected document is published here in its entirety.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies the restricted areas at Fort Gordon, GA
to further subdivide the vertical limits of the airspace. The
designated altitudes for R-3004A and R-3004B are realigned and a new
subarea, designated R-3004C, is established above R-3004B. The FAA is
taking this action to allow for more efficient use of the airspace
during periods when military activities only require restricted
airspace below 3,500 feet MSL. The modifications are fully contained
within the existing lateral and vertical boundaries of the restricted
airspace.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, December 7, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy Group,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority since it vertically subdivides the restricted airspace at
Fort Gordon, GA, into three sections to enable more efficient use of
airspace.
Background
The restricted airspace at Fort Gordon, GA consists of R-3004A,
extending from the surface to 7,000 feet MSL; and R-3004B, extending
from 7,001 feet MSL to 16,000 feet MSL. The time of designation for
both areas is as activated by NOTAM 24 hours in advance.
A FAA review of the utilization of the airspace revealed that most
activities being conducted only require restricted airspace below 3,500
feet MSL. However, when R-3004A was activated, restrictions were in
effect up to 7,000 feet MSL.
While lateral boundaries of the restricted airspace remain the same
as currently charted and the overall vertical limits of the restricted
airspace are unchanged, in order to provide for more efficient use of
airspace, the FAA and the using agency agreed to further subdivide the
restricted airspace vertically. The FAA is realigning the designated
altitudes for R-3004A and R-3004B and establishing R-3004C as a third
subdivision. The new configuration enables activation of restricted
airspace to the lower altitude required for the majority of the using
agency's training needs while maintaining the ability to activate
additional restricted airspace for missions that require higher
altitudes.
The designated altitudes for R-3004A are amended to read ``surface
to but not including 3,500 feet MSL'' (decreased from 7,000 feet MSL).
The designated altitudes for R-3004B are amended to read ``3,500 feet
MSL to but not including 7,000 feet MSL,'' instead of the current
``7,001 feet MSL to 16,000 feet MSL.'' This amendment also established
a third subdivision, designated R-3004C, which extends from 7,000 feet
MSL to 16,000 feet MSL. These changes accommodate the using agency's
requirements while releasing unneeded restricted airspace for access by
other users.
In addition, the aircraft activity limitations on use of the areas
are amended to clarify the limitations in effect during the annual
Masters Golf Tournament.
These changes enhance the efficient use of the National Airspace
System by providing for activation of the minimum amount of restricted
airspace needed for the specific mission being conducted resulting in
the release of unneeded restricted airspace for access by other users.
The Rule
This rule amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part
73 by further dividing the current restricted airspace at Fort Gordon,
GA, into three subareas instead of two. The designated altitudes for R-
3004A are amended from the current ``surface to 7,000 feet MSL,'' to
``surface to but not including 3,500 feet MSL.'' The designated
altitudes for R-3004B are amended from the current ``7,001 feet MSL to
16,000 feet MSL'' to ``3,500 feet MSL to but not including 7,000 feet
MSL.'' A new third subdivision, designated R-3004C, is established and
extends from 7,000 feet MSL to 16,000 feet MSL.''
Additionally, the terms and conditions listed in the restricted
area legal descriptions for aircraft activities in the restricted areas
are revised, in part. Specifically, in order to clarify aircraft
operations during the annual Masters Golf tournament, the text of item
number 1 is changed from ``1. Aircraft activities may not be conducted
on weekends, National holidays, or the entire week of the Masters Golf
Tournament'' to: ``1. Aircraft activities must not be conducted on
weekends, national holidays, or from the Sunday prior to the Masters
Golf Tournament through the Monday after (and subsequent weather days
if required).'' The terms and conditions in Items 2 and 3 remain
unchanged.
The above modifications enhance the efficient use of airspace and
reduce the burden on the public by lessening the amount of restricted
airspace at Fort Gordon, GA, that is activated on a routine basis.
These modifications do not change the current lateral boundaries,
overall designated altitudes, or activities conducted within the
restricted areas; therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C.
553(b) are unnecessary.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this action only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
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``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since
this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and
air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action of vertically subdividing
limits of existing restricted airspace within the current lateral and
vertical limits qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National
Environmental Policy Act and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F--
Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, Categorical Exclusions
for Procedural Actions, paragraph 5-6.5d--Modification of the technical
description of special use airspace (restricted areas) that does not
alter the dimensions, altitudes, or times of designation of the
airspace. Therefore, this airspace action is not expected to result in
any significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAAO 1050.1F,
paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, this action has
been reviewed for factors and circumstances in which a normally
categorically excluded action may have a significant environmental
impact requiring further analysis, and it is determined that no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
Airspace, prohibited areas, restricted areas.
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows:
PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
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1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 73.30 [Amended]
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2. Sec. 73.30 is amended as follows:
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R-3004A Fort Gordon, GA [Amended]
By removing the current designated altitudes and aircraft
activity limitations and inserting the following in their places:
Designated Altitudes. Surface to but not including 3,500 feet
MSL.
Aircraft activity is limited to the following terms and
conditions:
1. Aircraft activities must not be conducted on weekends,
national holidays, or from the Sunday prior to the Masters Golf
Tournament through the Monday after (and subsequent weather days if
required).
2. Aircraft activities may only be conducted from the surface to
12,000 feet AGL.
3. Weather conditions required for aircraft activities are 5
miles visibility and with prevailing clouds or obscuring phenomena
no greater than five-tenths coverage of the sky and bases no lower
than 3,000 feet AGL.
R-3004B Fort Gordon, GA [Amended]
By removing the current designated altitudes and aircraft
activity limitations and inserting the following in their places:
Designated Altitudes. 3,500 feet MSL to but not including 7,000
feet MSL.
Aircraft activity is limited to the following terms and
conditions:
1. Aircraft activities must not be conducted on weekends,
national holidays, or from the Sunday prior to the Masters Golf
Tournament through the Monday after (and subsequent weather days if
required).
2. Aircraft activities may only be conducted from the surface to
12,000 feet AGL.
3. Weather conditions required for aircraft activities are 5
miles visibility and with prevailing clouds or obscuring phenomena
no greater than five-tenths coverage of the sky and bases no lower
than 3,000 feet AGL.
R-3004C Fort Gordon, GA [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 33[deg]21'54'' N., long.
82[deg]12'14'' W.; to lat. 33[deg]19'44'' N., long. 82[deg]12'14''
W.; to lat. 33[deg]16'21'' N., long. 82[deg]17'59'' W.; to lat.
33[deg]17'30'' N., long. 82[deg]22'59'' W.; to lat. 33[deg]21'16''
N., long. 82[deg]18'46'' W.; to lat. 33[deg]22'16'' N., long.
82[deg]16'59'' W.; to the point of beginning.
Designated Altitudes. 7,000 feet MSL to 16,000 feet MSL.
Times of designation. By NOTAM 24 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Atlanta ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding Officer, Fort Gordon, GA.
Aircraft activity is limited to the following terms and
conditions:
1. Aircraft activities must not be conducted on weekends,
national holidays, or from the Sunday prior to the Masters Golf
Tournament through the Monday after (and subsequent weather days if
required).
2. Aircraft activities may only be conducted from the surface to
12,000 feet AGL.
3. Weather conditions required for aircraft activities are 5
miles visibility and with prevailing clouds or obscuring phenomena
no greater than five-tenths coverage of the sky and bases no lower
than 3,000 feet AGL.
Issued in Washington, DC, on September 19, 2017.
Rodger A. Dean, Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. R1-2017-20435 Filed 10-13-17; 8:45 am]
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