Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum, 13133-13134 [2024-03469]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 35 / Wednesday, February 21, 2024 / Notices impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative prior to 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, the proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 10 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii) thereunder.11 A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b–4(f)(6) 12 normally does not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of the filing. However, pursuant to Rule 19b4(f)(6)(iii),13 the Commission may designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has asked the Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay so that the proposal may become operative immediately upon filing. The Exchange has represented that it no longer offers an after-hours crossing session and has decommissioned its offhours trading facility. The Exchange asserts that permitting the rule filing to become operative immediately would thereby alleviate potential investor or market participant confusion that could result from the Exchange retaining obsolete rules on its rulebook relating to functionality the Exchange no longer offers. The Commission agrees that retaining the rule text in the Exchange’s rulebook may create investor confusion about the availability of off-hours trading on the Exchange. Accordingly, the Commission believes that waiver of the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. Accordingly, the Commission hereby waives the 30-day operative delay and designates the proposal operative upon filing.14 At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b– 4(f)(6) requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The Exchange has satisfied this requirement. 12 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). 13 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6)(iii). 14 For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay, the Commission has considered the proposed rule’s impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 11 17 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 Feb 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under section 19(b)(2)(B) 15 of the Act to determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or disapproved. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: subject to copyright protection. All submissions should refer to file number SR–NYSE–2024–06 and should be submitted on or before March 13, 2024. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.16 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–03449 Filed 2–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include file number SR– NYSE–2024–06 on the subject line. [FAA–2024–0396] Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to file number SR–NYSE–2024–06. This file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s internet website (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. Do not include personal identifiable information in submissions; you should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. We may redact in part or withhold entirely from publication submitted material that is obscene or AGENCY: 15 15 PO 00000 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. 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 to renew an information collection. Aircraft Operators seeking specific operational approval to conduct Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) operations must submit application to the FAA. Specific approval is required when aircraft operators intend to operate outside the United States (U.S.) or their aircraft are not equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS–B) Out. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by April 22, 2024. ADDRESSES: Please send written comments: By Electronic Docket: www.regulations.gov (Enter docket number into search field). By mail: Christopher A. Mitchell, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, 6500 S McArthur Blvd., Building 26, Suite 217, Oklahoma City, OK 73169. By fax: 202–267–5230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher A. Mitchell by email at: Christopher.a.mitchell@faa.gov; phone: 954–758–1564. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: 16 17 Sfmt 4703 13133 E:\FR\FM\21FEN1.SGM CFR 200.30–3(a)(12), (59). 21FEN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 13134 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 35 / Wednesday, February 21, 2024 / Notices 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: 2120–0679. Title: Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum. Form Numbers: N/A. Type of Review: Renewal. Background: The authority to collect data from aircraft operators seeking operational approval to conduct Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) operations is contained in Part 91, Section 91.180, as established by a final rule published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2003 (68 FR 61304) and in Part 91, Section 91.706, as established by a final rule published April 9, 1997 (62 FR 17487, Apr. 9, 1997). Aircraft operators seeking specific operational approval to conduct RVSM operations outside the U.S. must submit their application to the responsible Flight Standards office. The responsible Flight Standards office registers RVSM approved airframes in the FAA RVSM Approvals Database to track the approval status for operator airframes. Application information includes evidence of aircraft equipment and RVSM qualification information along with operational training and program elements. Respondents: Operators are required to submit application for RVSM specific approval if they desire to operate in RVSM airspace outside the U.S. or if they do not meet the provisions of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Part 91, Appendix G, Section 9—Aircraft Equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast Out. The FAA estimates processing 900 initial applications annually and 2,136 annual updates to existing approvals. Frequency: An Operator must make application for initial specific approval to operate in RVSM airspace, or whenever requesting an update to an existing approval. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 4.00 hours for updates to existing applications and 6.8 hours for application of initial approvals. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 14,664 hours [(2,136 × 4.00) + (900 × 6.8)]. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 Feb 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 Issued in District of Columbia. Christopher A Mitchell, Aviation Safety Inspector, Operations, FAA, Flight Technologies & Procedures Division. [FR Doc. 2024–03469 Filed 2–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0122; FMCSA– 2013–0123; FMCSA–2015–0326; FMCSA– 2015–0329; FMCSA–2016–0003; FMCSA– 2017–0058; FMCSA–2019–0111; FMCSA– 2020–0024; FMCSA–2021–0015] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of final disposition. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 16 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates provided below. SUMMARY: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, FMCSA, DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366– 4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Dockets Operations, (202) 366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: I. Public Participation A. Viewing Comments To view comments go to www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket number (FMCSA–2013–0122, FMCSA– 2013–0123, FMCSA–2015–0326, FMCSA–2015–0329, FMCSA–2016– 0003, FMCSA–2017–0058, FMCSA– 2019–0111, FMCSA–2020–0024, or FMCSA–2021–0015) in the keyword box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, sort the results by ‘‘Posted (Newer-Older),’’ choose the first notice listed, and click PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ‘‘Browse Comments.’’ If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the docket online by visiting Dockets Operations on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590– 0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366–9317 or (202) 366–9826 before visiting Dockets Operations. B. Privacy Act In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments from the public on the exemption requests. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov. As described in the system of records notice DOT/ALL 14 (Federal Docket Management System), which can be reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/ individuals/privacy/privacy-act-systemrecords-notices, the comments are searchable by the name of the submitter. II. Background On January 3, 2024, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for 16 individuals from the hearing standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) to operate a CMV in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (89 FR 433). The public comment period ended on February 2, 2024, and no comments were received. FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of these applicants and determined that renewing these exemptions would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved by complying with § 391.41(b)(11). The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding hearing found in § 391.41(b)(11) states that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person first perceives a forced whispered voice in the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard (formerly ASA Standard) Z24.5–1951. This standard was adopted in 1970 and was revised in 1971 to allow drivers to be qualified under this standard while wearing a hearing aid (35 FR 6458, 6463 (Apr. 22, 1970) and 36 FR 12857 (July 8, 1971), respectively). E:\FR\FM\21FEN1.SGM 21FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13133-13134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03469]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[FAA-2024-0396]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; 
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Reduced 
Vertical Separation Minimum

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 to renew an information 
collection. Aircraft Operators seeking specific operational approval to 
conduct Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) operations must 
submit application to the FAA. Specific approval is required when 
aircraft operators intend to operate outside the United States (U.S.) 
or their aircraft are not equipped with Automatic Dependent 
Surveillance--Broadcast (ADS-B) Out.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by April 22, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Please send written comments:
    By Electronic Docket: www.regulations.gov (Enter docket number into 
search field).
    By mail: Christopher A. Mitchell, Federal Aviation Administration 
(FAA), Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, 6500 S McArthur 
Blvd., Building 26, Suite 217, Oklahoma City, OK 73169.
    By fax: 202-267-5230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher A. Mitchell by email at: 
[email protected]; phone: 954-758-1564.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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    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: 2120-0679.
    Title: Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum.
    Form Numbers: N/A.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Background: The authority to collect data from aircraft operators 
seeking operational approval to conduct Reduced Vertical Separation 
Minimum (RVSM) operations is contained in Part 91, Section 91.180, as 
established by a final rule published in the Federal Register on 
October 27, 2003 (68 FR 61304) and in Part 91, Section 91.706, as 
established by a final rule published April 9, 1997 (62 FR 17487, Apr. 
9, 1997). Aircraft operators seeking specific operational approval to 
conduct RVSM operations outside the U.S. must submit their application 
to the responsible Flight Standards office. The responsible Flight 
Standards office registers RVSM approved airframes in the FAA RVSM 
Approvals Database to track the approval status for operator airframes. 
Application information includes evidence of aircraft equipment and 
RVSM qualification information along with operational training and 
program elements.
    Respondents: Operators are required to submit application for RVSM 
specific approval if they desire to operate in RVSM airspace outside 
the U.S. or if they do not meet the provisions of Title 14 of the Code 
of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Part 91, Appendix G, Section 9--
Aircraft Equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance--Broadcast Out. 
The FAA estimates processing 900 initial applications annually and 
2,136 annual updates to existing approvals.
    Frequency: An Operator must make application for initial specific 
approval to operate in RVSM airspace, or whenever requesting an update 
to an existing approval.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 4.00 hours for updates to 
existing applications and 6.8 hours for application of initial 
approvals.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 14,664 hours [(2,136 x 4.00) + (900 
x 6.8)].

    Issued in District of Columbia.
Christopher A Mitchell,
Aviation Safety Inspector, Operations, FAA, Flight Technologies & 
Procedures Division.
[FR Doc. 2024-03469 Filed 2-20-24; 8:45 am]
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