Withdrawal of Pleadings, 8019-8020 [2018-03648]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 37 / Friday, February 23, 2018 / Proposed Rules § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– 2018–0114; Product Identifier 2017– NM–167–AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 9, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes, certificated in any category, powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 78, Engine Exhaust System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of failures of the inner fixed structure (IFS) forward upper fire seal and damage to thermal insulation blankets in the forward upper area of the thrust reverser (TR). We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the IFS forward upper fire seal, which causes the loss of seal pressurization and allows fan bypass air to enter the engine core compartment. Fan bypass air entering the engine core compartment could degrade the ability to detect and extinguish an engine fire, resulting in an uncontrolled fire. Furthermore, fan bypass air entering the engine core compartment could cause damage to the TR insulation blanket, resulting in thermal damage to the TR inner wall, the subsequent release of engine exhaust components, and consequent damage to critical areas of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS (g) Required Actions For Model 787–8 and 787–9 series airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB780033–00, Issue 001, dated November 1, 2017 (‘‘BASB B787– 81205–SB780033–00, Issue 001’’): Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do all applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of BASB B787–81205– SB780033–00, Issue 001. (h) Parts Installation Prohibition For Model 787 series airplanes powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines, as of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a thrust reverser with an IFS forward upper fire seal having part number (P/N) 725Z3171–127 or P/N 725Z3171–128. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Feb 22, 2018 Jkt 244001 for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator’s maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA; phone: 206–231–3553; email: Takahisha.Kobayashi@faa.gov. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 14, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018–03598 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 8019 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 18 CFR Part 385 [Docket No. RM18–7–000] Withdrawal of Pleadings Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: The Commission proposes to adopt a more accurate title of Withdrawal of pleadings (Rule 216), for Rule 216 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Commission also proposes to clarify the text of the Rule. DATES: Comments are due March 26, 2018. SUMMARY: Comments, identified by docket number, may be filed in the following ways: • Electronic Filing through https:// www.ferc.gov. Documents created electronically using word processing software should be filed in native applications or print-to-PDF format and not in a scanned format. • Mail/Hand Delivery: Those unable to file electronically may mail or handdeliver comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the Comment Procedures Section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vince Mareino, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–6167, Vince.Mareino@ferc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR), the Commission proposes to clarify the title and text of Rule 216 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.216. The Commission proposes to adopt a more accurate title of ‘‘Withdrawal of pleadings (Rule 216).’’ The Commission also proposes to clarify the text of the Rule. ADDRESSES: I. Discussion 2. The Commission proposes two changes to Rule 216. First, the current title may confuse some readers by implying that Rule 216 governs the withdrawal of tariff or rate filings, which are instead governed by separate E:\FR\FM\23FEP1.SGM 23FEP1 8020 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 37 / Friday, February 23, 2018 / Proposed Rules regulations.1 Thus, the Commission proposes changing the title from ‘‘Withdrawal of pleadings and tariff or rate filings (Rule 216)’’ to ‘‘Withdrawal of pleadings (Rule 216).’’ 3. Second, the Commission proposes changing the first sentence of Rule 216(a) to read, ‘‘Any person may seek to withdraw its pleading by filing a notice of withdrawal.’’ This change clarifies that it is the person who has submitted a pleading that may withdraw that pleading. The Commission also proposes a conforming change, to refer to ‘‘person’’ rather than ‘‘party,’’ in Rule 216(c). II. Information Collection Statement 4. Review by the Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to section 3507(d) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, is not required since this NOPR does not contain new or modified information collection or recordkeeping requirements. III. Environmental Analysis 5. The Commission is required to prepare an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement for any action that may have a significant adverse effect on the human environment.2 Section 380.4(a)(1) of the Commission’s regulations exempts certain actions from the requirement that an Environmental Analysis or Environmental Impact Statement be prepared.3 Included is an exemption for procedural actions. As this NOPR falls within that exemption, issuance of the NOPR does not represent a major federal action having a significant adverse effect on the human environment under the Commission’s regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act, and, thus, does not require an Environmental Analysis or Environmental Impact Statement. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act Analysis 6. The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA) 4 generally requires a description and analysis of proposed rules that will have significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This NOPR concerns clarifications to agency procedure. The Commission certifies that the proposed clarifications will not have an economic impact upon participants in Commission proceedings 1 E.g., 18 CFR 35.17, 154.205, 284.123, 341.13. Implementing National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Order No. 486, FERC Stats. & Regs. 30,783 (1987) (cross-referenced at 41 FERC 61,284). 3 18 CFR 380.4(a)(1) (2017). 4 5 U.S.C. 601–612 (2012). 2 Regulations VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Feb 22, 2018 Jkt 244001 and, therefore, an analysis under the RFA is not required. V. Comment Procedures 7. The Commission invites interested persons to submit comments on the matters and issues proposed in this notice to be adopted, including any related matters or alternative proposals that commenters may wish to discuss. Comments are due March 26, 2018. Comments must refer to Docket No. RM18–7–000, and must include the commenter’s name, the organization they represent, if applicable, and their address in their comments. 8. The Commission encourages comments to be filed electronically via the eFiling link on the Commission’s website at https://www.ferc.gov. The Commission accepts most standard word processing formats. Documents created electronically using word processing software should be filed in native applications or print-to-PDF format and not in a scanned format. Commenters filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. 9. Commenters that are not able to file comments electronically must send an original of their comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. 10. All comments will be placed in the Commission’s public files and may be viewed, printed, or downloaded remotely as described in the Document Availability section below. Commenters on this proposal are not required to serve copies of their comments on other commenters. VI. Document Availability 11. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission’s Home Page (https:// www.ferc.gov) and in the Commission’s Public Reference Room during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time) at 888 First Street NE, Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426. 12. From the Commission’s Home Page on the internet, this information is available on eLibrary. The full text of this document is available on eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing, printing, and/or downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type the docket number excluding the last three digits of this document in the docket number field. 13. User assistance is available for eLibrary and the Commission’s website during normal business hours from the PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 Commission’s Online Support at (202) 502–6652 (toll free at 1–866–208–3676) or email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or the Public Reference Room at (202) 502–8371, TTY (202) 502–8659. Email the Public Reference Room at public.referenceroom@ferc.gov. By direction of the Commission. Issued: February 15, 2018. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 385 Electric power rates, Electric power, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. In consideration of the foregoing, the Commission proposes to amend Part 385, Chapter I, Title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows. PART 385—RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE 1. The authority citation for part 385 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 5 U.S.C. 551–557; 15 U.S.C. 717–717w, 3301–3432; 16 U.S.C. 791a–825v, 2601–2645; 28 U.S.C. 2461; 31 U.S.C. 3701, 9701; 42 U.S.C. 7101–7352, 16441, 16451– 16463; 49 U.S.C. 60502; 49 App. U.S.C. 1–85 (1988); 28 U.S.C. 2461 note (1990); 28 U.S.C. 2461 note (2015). 2. Revise the title of section 385.216 to read as follows: ■ § 385.216 216). Withdrawal of pleadings (Rule 3. Revise section 385.216(a) to read as follows: (a) Filing. Any person may seek to withdraw its pleading by filing a notice of withdrawal. The procedures provided in this section do not apply to withdrawals of tariff or rate filings, which may be withdrawn only as provided in the regulations under this chapter. * * * * * ■ 4. Revise section 385.216(c) to read as follows: * * * * * (c) Conditional withdrawal. In order to prevent prejudice to other participants, a decisional authority may, on motion or otherwise, condition the withdrawal of any pleading upon a requirement that the withdrawing person leave material in the record or otherwise make material available to other participants. ■ [FR Doc. 2018–03648 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\23FEP1.SGM 23FEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 37 (Friday, February 23, 2018)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

18 CFR Part 385

[Docket No. RM18-7-000]


Withdrawal of Pleadings

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Commission proposes to adopt a more accurate title of 
Withdrawal of pleadings (Rule 216), for Rule 216 of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Commission also proposes to 
clarify the text of the Rule.

DATES: Comments are due March 26, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Comments, identified by docket number, may be filed in the 
following ways:
     Electronic Filing through https://www.ferc.gov. Documents 
created electronically using word processing software should be filed 
in native applications or print-to-PDF format and not in a scanned 
format.
     Mail/Hand Delivery: Those unable to file electronically 
may mail or hand-deliver comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426.
    Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and 
additional information on the rulemaking process, see the Comment 
Procedures Section of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Vince Mareino, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-6167, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    1. In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR), the Commission 
proposes to clarify the title and text of Rule 216 of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.216. The Commission 
proposes to adopt a more accurate title of ``Withdrawal of pleadings 
(Rule 216).'' The Commission also proposes to clarify the text of the 
Rule.

I. Discussion

    2. The Commission proposes two changes to Rule 216. First, the 
current title may confuse some readers by implying that Rule 216 
governs the withdrawal of tariff or rate filings, which are instead 
governed by separate

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regulations.\1\ Thus, the Commission proposes changing the title from 
``Withdrawal of pleadings and tariff or rate filings (Rule 216)'' to 
``Withdrawal of pleadings (Rule 216).''
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    \1\ E.g., 18 CFR 35.17, 154.205, 284.123, 341.13.
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    3. Second, the Commission proposes changing the first sentence of 
Rule 216(a) to read, ``Any person may seek to withdraw its pleading by 
filing a notice of withdrawal.'' This change clarifies that it is the 
person who has submitted a pleading that may withdraw that pleading. 
The Commission also proposes a conforming change, to refer to 
``person'' rather than ``party,'' in Rule 216(c).

II. Information Collection Statement

    4. Review by the Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to 
section 3507(d) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, is not required 
since this NOPR does not contain new or modified information collection 
or recordkeeping requirements.

III. Environmental Analysis

    5. The Commission is required to prepare an Environmental 
Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement for any action that may 
have a significant adverse effect on the human environment.\2\ Section 
380.4(a)(1) of the Commission's regulations exempts certain actions 
from the requirement that an Environmental Analysis or Environmental 
Impact Statement be prepared.\3\ Included is an exemption for 
procedural actions. As this NOPR falls within that exemption, issuance 
of the NOPR does not represent a major federal action having a 
significant adverse effect on the human environment under the 
Commission's regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy 
Act, and, thus, does not require an Environmental Analysis or 
Environmental Impact Statement.
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    \2\ Regulations Implementing National Environmental Policy Act 
of 1969, Order No. 486, FERC Stats. & Regs. 30,783 (1987) (cross-
referenced at 41 FERC 61,284).
    \3\ 18 CFR 380.4(a)(1) (2017).
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IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act Analysis

    6. The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA) \4\ generally 
requires a description and analysis of proposed rules that will have 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
This NOPR concerns clarifications to agency procedure. The Commission 
certifies that the proposed clarifications will not have an economic 
impact upon participants in Commission proceedings and, therefore, an 
analysis under the RFA is not required.
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    \4\ 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2012).
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V. Comment Procedures

    7. The Commission invites interested persons to submit comments on 
the matters and issues proposed in this notice to be adopted, including 
any related matters or alternative proposals that commenters may wish 
to discuss. Comments are due March 26, 2018. Comments must refer to 
Docket No. RM18-7-000, and must include the commenter's name, the 
organization they represent, if applicable, and their address in their 
comments.
    8. The Commission encourages comments to be filed electronically 
via the eFiling link on the Commission's website at https://www.ferc.gov. The Commission accepts most standard word processing 
formats. Documents created electronically using word processing 
software should be filed in native applications or print-to-PDF format 
and not in a scanned format. Commenters filing electronically do not 
need to make a paper filing.
    9. Commenters that are not able to file comments electronically 
must send an original of their comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426.
    10. All comments will be placed in the Commission's public files 
and may be viewed, printed, or downloaded remotely as described in the 
Document Availability section below. Commenters on this proposal are 
not required to serve copies of their comments on other commenters.

VI. Document Availability

    11. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the 
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an 
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the 
internet through the Commission's Home Page (https://www.ferc.gov) and 
in the Commission's Public Reference Room during normal business hours 
(8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time) at 888 First Street NE, Room 2A, 
Washington, DC 20426.
    12. From the Commission's Home Page on the internet, this 
information is available on eLibrary. The full text of this document is 
available on eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing, 
printing, and/or downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type 
the docket number excluding the last three digits of this document in 
the docket number field.
    13. User assistance is available for eLibrary and the Commission's 
website during normal business hours from the Commission's Online 
Support at (202) 502-6652 (toll free at 1-866-208-3676) or email at 
[email protected], or the Public Reference Room at (202) 502-
8371, TTY (202) 502-8659. Email the Public Reference Room at 
[email protected].

    By direction of the Commission.

    Issued: February 15, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.

List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 385

    Electric power rates, Electric power, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Commission proposes to amend 
Part 385, Chapter I, Title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows.

PART 385--RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

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1. The authority citation for part 385 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. 551-557; 15 U.S.C. 717-717w, 3301-3432; 16 
U.S.C. 791a-825v, 2601-2645; 28 U.S.C. 2461; 31 U.S.C. 3701, 9701; 
42 U.S.C. 7101-7352, 16441, 16451-16463; 49 U.S.C. 60502; 49 App. 
U.S.C. 1-85 (1988); 28 U.S.C. 2461 note (1990); 28 U.S.C. 2461 note 
(2015).

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2. Revise the title of section 385.216 to read as follows:


Sec.  385.216  Withdrawal of pleadings (Rule 216).

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3. Revise section 385.216(a) to read as follows:
    (a) Filing. Any person may seek to withdraw its pleading by filing 
a notice of withdrawal. The procedures provided in this section do not 
apply to withdrawals of tariff or rate filings, which may be withdrawn 
only as provided in the regulations under this chapter.
* * * * *
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4. Revise section 385.216(c) to read as follows:
* * * * *
    (c) Conditional withdrawal. In order to prevent prejudice to other 
participants, a decisional authority may, on motion or otherwise, 
condition the withdrawal of any pleading upon a requirement that the 
withdrawing person leave material in the record or otherwise make 
material available to other participants.

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