Public Hearing for Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures, 74398-74399 [2021-28280]

Download as PDF 74398 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 248 / Thursday, December 30, 2021 / Proposed Rules the electronic filing system to track law student filings. A notice of withdrawal shall be filed whenever the identity of a law student representative or a supervising attorney has changed. (h) Appearance at hearings. The supervising attorney shall accompany the law student representative to hearings held in accordance with 37 CFR 222.15, absent leave of the Board for the law student to appear without the presence of the supervising attorney. (i) Responsibility for continuity of case management. The supervising attorney shall be responsible for all aspects of case management, including appearances and withdrawals, as well as continuity of representation during law school term transitions. (j) Applicability of rules of professional conduct. Law student representatives are equally subject to the standards of conduct set forth in 37 CFR 232.5 as any other attorney representatives. 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To be included in the public directory, the law school clinic director shall submit a form providing the following information for public dissemination: (1) The name of the participating law school; (2) The name of the participating clinic; (3) The name of the director of the clinic; (4) A general contact email address and phone number; (5) The geographic area from which the clinic may accept clients; (6) Whether the clinic has handled copyright matters in the past two years; (7) The nature of any copyright matters handled by the clinic in the past two years; (8) Whether the clinic has experience in handling litigation matters; (9) If the clinic does not have litigation experience, whether the clinic has a partnership with a litigation clinic; (10) A brief statement describing the clinic’s interest in handling matters before the Board; and (11) A certification that student representatives participating in the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 Dec 29, 2021 Jkt 256001 clinic will meet all requirements of 37 CFR 234.1(a). (c) Standards for inclusion. Subject to paragraph (d) of this section, the Board will accept for inclusion in the public directory any law school clinic that certifies that its law student representatives will meet all requirements of 37 CFR 234.1(a) and provides sufficient information pursuant to paragraph (b) of this section for participants in Board proceedings to evaluate whether representation is available and appropriate. (d) Removal from directory. The Board may, in its discretion, remove a clinic from the directory if it determines that the clinic is not suitable for representing clients before the Board, including, without limitation, if it determines that the clinic has failed to properly update its information in the public directory. (e) Duty to update directory. Participating clinics have a duty to maintain current information in the directory and shall confirm the currency of the information on an annual basis. Dated: December 22, 2021. Kimberley Isbell, Acting General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights. [FR Doc. 2021–28154 Filed 12–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1410–30–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 87, 1030, and 1031 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2019–0660; FRL–9354–01 OAR] RIN 2060–AU69 Public Hearing for Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; public hearing. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a virtual public hearing to be held on January 20, 2022, on its proposed rulemaking for particulate matter (PM) emission standards for aircraft engines, which was signed on December 17, 2021. DATES: EPA will hold a virtual public hearing on January 20, 2022. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and end when all parties who wish to speak have had an opportunity to do so. Please refer to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 additional information on the public hearing. ADDRESSES: The public hearing will be held virtually. Additional information regarding the hearing appears below under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Manning, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; telephone number: 734–214– 4832; email address: manning.bryan@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing PM emission standards and test procedures applicable to certain classes of engines used by civil subsonic jet airplanes (those engines with rated output of greater than 26.7 kilonewtons (kN)). These proposed standards and test procedures are equivalent to the aircraft engine standards adopted by the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 2017 and 2020. The proposed rulemaking was signed on December 17, 2021, and it will be published separately in the Federal Register. The pre-publication version is available at https:// www.epa.gov/regulations-emissionsvehicles-and-engines/proposed-rulecontrol-air-pollution-aircraft-engines. Participation in virtual public hearing. Please note that EPA is deviating from its typical approach because the President has declared a national emergency. Because of current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state and local orders for social distancing to limit the spread of COVID–19, EPA cannot hold in-person public meetings at this time. EPA is also asking all hearing attendees to register for the hearing, even those who do not intend to provide testimony, by January 18, 2022. Information on how to register for the hearing can be found at https:// www.epa.gov/regulations-emissionsvehicles-and-engines/proposed-rulecontrol-air-pollution-aircraft-engines. For those without internet access, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to register. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be January 18, 2022. The virtual public hearing will provide interested parties the opportunity to present data, views, or arguments concerning the proposal (the official version of which was signed on December 17, 2021 and a copy of which is available at https://www.epa.gov/ E:\FR\FM\30DEP1.SGM 30DEP1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 248 / Thursday, December 30, 2021 / Proposed Rules regulations-emissions-vehicles-andengines/proposed-rule-control-airpollution-aircraft-engines). EPA may ask clarifying questions during the oral presentations but will not respond to the presentations at that time. Written statements and supporting information submitted during the comment period will be considered with the same weight as any oral comments and supporting information presented at the public hearing. EPA recommends submitting the text of your oral comments as written comments to the rulemaking Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2019– 0660, which can be found at https:// www.regulations.gov. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and end when all parties who wish to speak have had an opportunity to do so. A five-minute time limit will be placed on all oral testimony. Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing will be posted online at https://www.epa.gov/ regulations-emissions-vehicles-andengines/proposed-rule-control-airpollution-aircraft-engines. While EPA expects the hearing to go forward as set forth above, please monitor our website or contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to determine if there are any updates. EPA does not intend to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing updates. If you require the services of a translator or special accommodations such as audio description, please preregister for the hearing and describe your needs by January 18, 2022. EPA may not be able to arrange accommodations without advance notice. How can I get copies of the proposed action and other related information? EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2019–0660, which can be found at https://www.regulations.gov. EPA has also developed a website for this proposed rule at https://www.epa.gov/ regulations-emissions-vehicles-andengines/proposed-rule-control-airpollution-aircraft-engines. Please refer to the notice of proposed rulemaking for detailed information on accessing information related to the proposal. William Charmley, Director, Assessment and Standards Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality. [FR Doc. 2021–28280 Filed 12–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 Dec 29, 2021 Jkt 256001 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 0 and 64 [CG Docket No. 17–59; FCC 21–126; FRS 63918] Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls—Petition for Reconsideration and Request for Clarification of USTelecom—The Broadband Association Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on whether and how to transition away from the use of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Code 603 for purposes of the immediate notification of call blocking requirement and toward full implementation of SIP Codes 607 and 608. The Commission also seeks comment on any potential costs and benefits associated with phasing out SIP Code 603 for purposes of the immediate notification requirement, and the burden, if any, on small businesses. DATES: Comments are due on or before January 31, 2022 and reply comments are due on or before February 14, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by CG Docket No. 17–59, by the following method: Federal Communications Commission: https://www.fcc.gov/ ecfs.filings. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Effective March 19, 2020, and until further notice, the Commission no longer accepts any hand or messenger delivered filings. This is a temporary measure taken to help protect the health and safety of individuals, and to mitigate the transmission of COVID–19. See FCC Announces Closure of FCC Headquarters Open Window and Change in Hand-Delivery Policy, Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd 2788 (OMD 2020). In the event that the Commission announces the lifting of COVID–19 restrictions, a filing window will be opened at the Commission’s office located at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis, MD 20701. See Amendment of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, Order, 35 FCC Rcd 5450 (OMD 2020). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerusha Burnett of the Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, at jerusha.burnett@ fcc.gov or (202) 418–0526. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Further SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 74399 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 21–126, CG Docket No. 17–59, adopted on December 10, 2021, and released on December 14, 2021. The full text of this document is available online at https://docs.fcc.gov/ public/attachments/FCC-21-126A1.pdf. To request this document in accessible formats for people with disabilities (e.g., Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format) or to request reasonable accommodations (e.g., accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART), send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice). This matter shall be treated as a ‘‘permit-but-disclose’’ proceeding in accordance with the Commission’s ex parte rules. 47 CFR 1.1200 et seq. Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentations must contain summaries of the substance of the presentations and not merely a listing of the subjects discussed. See 47 CFR 1.1206(b). Other rules pertaining to oral and written ex parte presentations in permit-butdisclose proceedings are set forth in § 1.1206(b) of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.1206(b). Initial Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Analysis If the Commission adopts any modified information collection requirements, the Commission will publish another notice in the Federal Register inviting the public to comment on the requirements, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. In addition, pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the Commission seeks comment on how it might further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. Public Law 107–198; 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4). Synopsis 1. In this Sixth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Commission seeks comment on any potential costs and benefits associated with phasing out SIP Code 603 for purposes of the immediate notification of call blocking requirement, and the burden, if any, on small businesses. The Commission adopted an Order on Reconsideration on December 10, 2021, released on December 14, 2021, [insert FR cite], that granted USTelecom’s request to allow voice service providers operating IP networks the flexibility to E:\FR\FM\30DEP1.SGM 30DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 248 (Thursday, December 30, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 74398-74399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28280]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 87, 1030, and 1031

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0660; FRL-9354-01 OAR]
RIN 2060-AU69


Public Hearing for Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft 
Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; public hearing.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a 
virtual public hearing to be held on January 20, 2022, on its proposed 
rulemaking for particulate matter (PM) emission standards for aircraft 
engines, which was signed on December 17, 2021.

DATES: EPA will hold a virtual public hearing on January 20, 2022. The 
hearing will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and end when all 
parties who wish to speak have had an opportunity to do so. Please 
refer to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for additional 
information on the public hearing.

ADDRESSES: The public hearing will be held virtually. Additional 
information regarding the hearing appears below under the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Manning, Office of 
Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 
48105; telephone number: 734-214-4832; email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is 
proposing PM emission standards and test procedures applicable to 
certain classes of engines used by civil subsonic jet airplanes (those 
engines with rated output of greater than 26.7 kilonewtons (kN)). These 
proposed standards and test procedures are equivalent to the aircraft 
engine standards adopted by the United Nations' International Civil 
Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 2017 and 2020. The proposed rulemaking 
was signed on December 17, 2021, and it will be published separately in 
the Federal Register. The pre-publication version is available at 
https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/proposed-rule-control-air-pollution-aircraft-engines.
    Participation in virtual public hearing. Please note that EPA is 
deviating from its typical approach because the President has declared 
a national emergency. Because of current recommendations from the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state and 
local orders for social distancing to limit the spread of COVID-19, EPA 
cannot hold in-person public meetings at this time.
    EPA is also asking all hearing attendees to register for the 
hearing, even those who do not intend to provide testimony, by January 
18, 2022. Information on how to register for the hearing can be found 
at https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/proposed-rule-control-air-pollution-aircraft-engines. For those without 
internet access, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section to register.
    The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be 
January 18, 2022. The virtual public hearing will provide interested 
parties the opportunity to present data, views, or arguments concerning 
the proposal (the official version of which was signed on December 17, 
2021 and a copy of which is available at https://www.epa.gov/

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regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/proposed-rule-control-air-
pollution-aircraft-engines). EPA may ask clarifying questions during 
the oral presentations but will not respond to the presentations at 
that time. Written statements and supporting information submitted 
during the comment period will be considered with the same weight as 
any oral comments and supporting information presented at the public 
hearing. EPA recommends submitting the text of your oral comments as 
written comments to the rulemaking Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0660, 
which can be found at https://www.regulations.gov.
    The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and end when 
all parties who wish to speak have had an opportunity to do so. A five-
minute time limit will be placed on all oral testimony.
    Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing will 
be posted online at https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/proposed-rule-control-air-pollution-aircraft-engines. While 
EPA expects the hearing to go forward as set forth above, please 
monitor our website or contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section to determine if there are any updates. EPA 
does not intend to publish a document in the Federal Register 
announcing updates.
    If you require the services of a translator or special 
accommodations such as audio description, please pre-register for the 
hearing and describe your needs by January 18, 2022. EPA may not be 
able to arrange accommodations without advance notice.
    How can I get copies of the proposed action and other related 
information? EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket 
ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0660, which can be found at https://www.regulations.gov. EPA has also developed a website for this proposed 
rule at https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/proposed-rule-control-air-pollution-aircraft-engines. Please refer to 
the notice of proposed rulemaking for detailed information on accessing 
information related to the proposal.

William Charmley,
Director, Assessment and Standards Division, Office of Transportation 
and Air Quality.
[FR Doc. 2021-28280 Filed 12-29-21; 8:45 am]
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