Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Advisory Circular: Reporting of Laser Illumination of Aircraft, 57167-57168 [2023-17998]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 22, 2023 / Notices should be submitted on or before September 12, 2023. hereby is, approved on an accelerated basis.31 V. Accelerated Approval of Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1 and Partial Amendment No. 2 For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.32 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. The Commission finds good cause, pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Act,26 to approve the proposed rule change prior to the 30th day after the date of publication of notice of the filing of Amendment No. 1 and Partial Amendment No. 2 in the Federal Register. As discussed above, Amendment No. 1 amended and restated in its entirety the Form 19b–4, Exhibit 1A, and Exhibit 5 to correct a typographical error in the Auction Procedures, and Partial Amendment No. 2 replaced and superseded Amendment No. 1, and amended and restated in its entirety the Form 19b–4, Exhibit 1A, and Exhibit 5, in addition to including Exhibit 4, to correct a typographical error in the Auction Procedures. Amendment No. 1 and Partial Amendment No. 2 do not change the purpose of or basis for the proposed changes. For similar reasons as discussed above, the Commission finds that Amendment No. 1 and Partial Amendment No. 2 are consistent with the requirement that ICC’s rules be designed to promote the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of securities transactions under section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act.27 Accordingly, the Commission finds good cause to approve the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1 and Partial Amendment No. 2, on an accelerated basis, pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Act.28 [FR Doc. 2023–17979 Filed 8–21–23; 8:45 am] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 VI. Conclusion On the basis of the foregoing, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1 and Partial Amendment No. 2, is consistent with the requirements of the Act, and in particular, with the requirements of section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act, and Rule 17Ad–22(e)(13) thereunder.29 It is therefore ordered pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Act 30 that the proposed rule change (SR–ICC–2023– 009), as modified by Amendment No. 1 and Partial Amendment No. 2, be, and U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(3)(F). 28 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 29 15 U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(3)(F); 17 CFR 240.17Ad– 22(e)(13). 30 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Data Collection Available for Public Comments 60-Day notice and request for comments. ACTION: The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement. DATES: Submit comments on or before October 23, 2023. ADDRESSES: Send all comments to Eric Wall, Senior Loan Officer, Disaster Policy, Planning & Partnerships, Small Business Administration, Washington, DC 20416. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Wall, Senior Loan Officer, Disaster Policy, Planning & Partnerships eric.wall@sba.gov 202–205–6739, or Curtis B. Rich, Agency Clearance Officer, 202–205–7030, curtis.rich@ sba.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Governor of the State U.S. territory or possession affected by a disaster submits this information collection to request that SBA issue a disaster declaration. The information identifies the time, place and nature of the incident and helps SBA to determine whether the regulatory criteria for a disaster declaration have been met, and disaster assistance can be made available to the affected region. SUMMARY: Solicitation of Public Comments SBA is requesting comments on (a) Whether the collection of information is 26 15 27 15 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Aug 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 31 In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission considered the proposal’s impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). 32 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57167 necessary for the agency to properly perform its functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information. Summary of Information Collection OMB Control Number: 3245–0121. (1) Title: Governor’s Request for Disaster Declaration. Description of Respondents: Disaster victim’s seeking assistance. Form Number: N/A. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 58. Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 1,160. Curtis Rich, Agency Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–18049 Filed 8–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–09–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. 2013–0259] Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Advisory Circular: Reporting of Laser Illumination of Aircraft Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval renew information collection. Advisory Circular 70–2B provides guidance to civilian air crews on the reporting of laser illumination incidents and recommended mitigation actions to be taken in order to ensure continued safe and orderly flight operations. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by September 15, 2023. ADDRESSES: Please send written comments: By Electronic Docket: www.regulations.gov (Enter docket number into search field). By mail: Barbara Hall by email at: Barbara Hall, Federal Aviation Administration, ASP–110, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1 57168 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 22, 2023 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Barbara Hall by email at: Barbara.L.Hall@faa.gov; phone: 940– 594–5913. Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2010–0049] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. OMB Control Number: 2120–0698. Title: Advisory Circular (AC): Reporting of Laser Illumination of Aircraft. Form Numbers: Advisory Circular 70– 2B, Reporting of Laser Illumination of Aircraft. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: Advisory Circular 70–2B provides guidance to civilian air crews on the reporting of laser illumination incidents and recommended mitigation actions to be taken in order to ensure continued safe and orderly flight operations. Information is collected from pilots and aircrews that are affected by an unauthorized illumination by lasers. The requested reporting involves an immediate broadcast notification to Air Traffic Control (ATC) when the incident occurs, as well as a broadcast warning of the incident if the aircrew is flying in uncontrolled airspace. In addition, the AC requests that the aircrew supply a written report of the incident and send it by fax or email to the Washington Operations Control Complex (WOCC) as soon as possible. Respondents: Approximately 1,100 pilots and crewmembers. Frequency: Information is collected on occasion. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 183 hours. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 17, 2023. Sandra L. Ray, Aviation Safety Inspector, AFS–260. [FR Doc. 2023–17998 Filed 8–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Aug 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 North County Transit District Request for Approval To Begin Field Testing on Its Positive Train Control Network Comment Extension Notice Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of extension for request for comments. AGENCY: On July 25, 2023, North County Transit District (NCTD) submitted a request to field test its new Crash Energy Management (CEM) BiLevel cab cars that have been equipped with NCTD’s Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I–ETMS) technology as part of its positive train control (PTC) system. FRA published a notice inviting public comment on NCTD’s request to test its PTC system, with the initial comment period closing on August 30, 2023. This document provides the public with notice that FRA is extending the comment period on NCTD’s test request from August 30, 2023, to October 10, 2023. DATES: FRA will consider comments received by October 10, 2023. FRA may consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system. ADDRESSES: Comments: Comments may be submitted by going to https:// www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the applicable docket number. The relevant PTC docket number for this host railroad is Docket No. FRA–2010–0049. For convenience, all active PTC documents are hyperlinked on FRA’s website at https://railroads.dot.gov/ reserch-development/program-areas/ train-control/ptc/railroads-ptc-dockets. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov; this includes any personal information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabe Neal, Staff Director, Signal, Train Control, and Crossings Division, telephone: 816–516–7168, email: Gabe.Neal@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In general, Title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) section 20157(h) requires FRA to certify SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 that a host railroad’s PTC system complies with title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 236, subpart I, before the technology may be operated in revenue service. On September 21, 2018, FRA certified NCTD’s I–ETMS PTC system under 49 CFR 236.1015 and 49 U.S.C. 20157(h). Pursuant to 49 CFR 236.1035, a railroad must obtain FRA’s approval before field testing an uncertified PTC system, or a product of an uncertified PTC system, or any regression testing of a certified PTC system on the general rail system. See 49 CFR 236.1035(a). NCTD’s test request, including a complete description of NCTD’s Concept of Operations and its specific test procedures, including the measures that will be taken to ensure safety during testing, are available for review online at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FRA–2010–0049. Interested parties are invited to comment on NCTD’s test request by submitting written comments or data. During its review of the test request, FRA will consider any comments or data submitted within the timeline specified in this notice and to the extent practicable, without delaying testing of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system. See 49 CFR 236.1035. FRA, however, may elect not to respond to any particular comment, and under 49 CFR 236.1035, FRA maintains the authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the test request at its sole discretion. Privacy Act Notice In accordance with 49 CFR 211.3, FRA solicits comments from the public to better inform its decisions. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to https:// www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/privacy. See https://www.regulations.gov/ privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. To facilitate comment tracking, FRA encourages commenters to provide their name, or the name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely optional. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or confidential information, please contact FRA for alternate submission instructions. Issued in Washington, DC. Carolyn R. Hayward-Williams, Director, Office of Railroad Systems and Technology. [FR Doc. 2023–17990 Filed 8–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57167-57168]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17998]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Docket No. 2013-0259]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; 
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Advisory 
Circular: Reporting of Laser Illumination of Aircraft

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA 
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) approval renew information collection. 
Advisory Circular 70-2B provides guidance to civilian air crews on the 
reporting of laser illumination incidents and recommended mitigation 
actions to be taken in order to ensure continued safe and orderly 
flight operations.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by September 15, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Please send written comments:
    By Electronic Docket: www.regulations.gov (Enter docket number into 
search field).
    By mail: Barbara Hall by email at: Barbara Hall, Federal Aviation 
Administration, ASP-110, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Hall by email at: 
[email protected]; phone: 940-594-5913.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of 
this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the 
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the 
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) 
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of 
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include 
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information 
collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0698.
    Title: Advisory Circular (AC): Reporting of Laser Illumination of 
Aircraft.
    Form Numbers: Advisory Circular 70-2B, Reporting of Laser 
Illumination of Aircraft.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    Background: Advisory Circular 70-2B provides guidance to civilian 
air crews on the reporting of laser illumination incidents and 
recommended mitigation actions to be taken in order to ensure continued 
safe and orderly flight operations. Information is collected from 
pilots and aircrews that are affected by an unauthorized illumination 
by lasers. The requested reporting involves an immediate broadcast 
notification to Air Traffic Control (ATC) when the incident occurs, as 
well as a broadcast warning of the incident if the aircrew is flying in 
uncontrolled airspace. In addition, the AC requests that the aircrew 
supply a written report of the incident and send it by fax or email to 
the Washington Operations Control Complex (WOCC) as soon as possible.
    Respondents: Approximately 1,100 pilots and crewmembers.
    Frequency: Information is collected on occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 183 hours.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 17, 2023.
Sandra L. Ray,
Aviation Safety Inspector, AFS-260.
[FR Doc. 2023-17998 Filed 8-21-23; 8:45 am]
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