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being approved may be replaced in the
future by new adequate budgets. This
flexibility has been used in limited
situations in the past. In such cases, the
MOVES5-based budgets would be used
for conformity purposes once they have
been found adequate, if requested by the
state in its SIP submission and specified
in EPA’s SIP approval. States should
consult with their EPA Regional Office
to determine if this flexibility applies to
their situation.
C. Use of MOVES5 for Regional
Emissions Analyses During the Grace
Period
During the conformity grace period,
areas should use interagency
consultation to examine how MOVES5
will impact their future transportation
plan and TIP conformity
determinations, including regional
emissions analyses. Isolated rural areas
should also consider how future
regional emissions analyses will be
affected when the MOVES5 grace period
ends. Areas should carefully consider
whether the SIP and budgets should be
revised with MOVES5 or if
transportation plans and TIPs should be
revised before the end of the conformity
grace period, since doing so may be
necessary to ensure conformity in the
future.
Finally, the transportation conformity
rule provides flexibility for completing
conformity determinations based on
regional emissions analyses that use
MOVES4 that are started before the end
of the grace period. Regional emissions
analyses that are started during the
MOVES5 grace period can use either
MOVES5 or MOVES4. The interagency
consultation process should be used if
it is unclear if a MOVES4-based analysis
was begun before the end of the grace
period. If there are questions about
which model should be used in a
conformity determination, the EPA
Regional Office can be consulted.
When the grace period ends on
December 11, 2026, MOVES5 will
become the only EPA motor vehicle
emissions model for regional emissions
analyses for transportation conformity
in states other than California. In
general, this means that all new
transportation plan and TIP conformity
determinations started after the end of
the grace period must be based on
MOVES5, even if the SIP is based on
MOVES4 or an older version of the
MOVES model.
D. Use of MOVES5 for Project-Level HotSpot Analyses During the Conformity
Grace Period
The MOVES5 grace period also
applies to the use of MOVES5 for CO,
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PM10 and PM2.5 hot-spot analyses.
Sections 93.116 and 93.123 of the
transportation conformity regulation
contain the requirements for when a
hot-spot analysis is required for projectlevel conformity determinations.15 The
transportation conformity rule provides
flexibility for analyses that are started
before the end of the grace period. A
conformity determination for a
transportation project may be based on
a previous model if the analysis was
begun before or during the grace period,
and if the final environmental document
for the project is issued no more than
three years after the issuance of the draft
environmental document (40 CFR
93.111(c)). Interagency consultation
should be used if it is unclear if a
previous analysis was begun before the
end of the grace period. For CO, PM10
and PM2.5 hot-spot analyses that start
during the MOVES5 grace period,
project sponsors can choose to use
MOVES5 or MOVES4. Any new CO,
PM10 or PM2.5 hot-spot analyses for
conformity purposes begun after the end
of the MOVES5 grace period must be
based on MOVES5.
Interagency consultation must be used
to evaluate and choose model(s) and
associated methods and assumptions to
be used in hot-spot analyses and
regional emissions analyses (40 CFR
93.105(c)(1)(i)). This includes which
MOVES version to use for a hot-spot
analysis. EPA encourages project
sponsors to use the consultation process
to determine which option may be most
appropriate for a given situation. For
questions about how the MOVES grace
periods apply in a project-level
conformity determination, contact your
EPA Regional Office.
EPA has guidance on how to conduct
quantitative PM2.5 and PM10 hot-spot
modeling for transportation conformity
purposes, and on how to use MOVES for
a CO hot-spot analysis. See EPA’s
‘‘Project-level Conformity’’ website,
https://www.epa.gov/state-and-localtransportation/project-level-conformityand-hot-spot-analyses, for the latest
information and guidance documents on
how to conduct CO, PM10 and PM2.5 hotspot modeling for transportation
conformity purposes.
15 In CO nonattainment and maintenance areas, a
hot-spot analysis is required for all non-exempt
projects, with quantitative hot-spot analyses being
required for larger, congested intersections and
other projects (40 CFR 93.123(a)(1)). In addition, in
PM2.5 and PM10 nonattainment and maintenance
areas, the transportation conformity regulation
requires that a quantitative hot-spot analysis be
completed for certain projects (see 40 CFR
93.123(b)(1)).
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E. FHWA’s CO Categorical Hot-Spot
Finding
FHWA released the most recent CO
categorical hot-spot finding for
intersection projects on January 31,
2023, that was based on MOVES3.16
Until September 12, 2025, a project
sponsor outside of California may
continue to rely on the categorical
finding for applicable projects that are
determined through interagency
consultation to be covered by the
finding’s parameters. However, any new
CO hot-spot analyses for conformity
purposes begun after September 12,
2025, would not be able to rely on the
MOVES3-based January 2023 CO
categorical hot-spot finding.
F. CO Hot-spot Protocols that Were
Previously Approved into the SIP
Section 93.123(a)(1) of the
transportation conformity regulation
allows areas to develop alternate
procedures for determining localized
CO hot-spot analyses, when developed
through interagency consultation and
approved by the EPA Regional
Administrator. Some states have chosen
in the past to develop such procedures
based on previous EPA emissions
models.
During the MOVES5 grace period,
areas with previously approved CO hotspot protocols based on MOVES4 may
continue to rely on these protocols.
Once the MOVES5 two-year grace
period ends, new CO hot-spot analyses
for conformity purposes will need to be
based onMOVES5 and thus may no
longer rely on CO hot-spot protocols
based on MOVES4 or earlier versions.
William Charmley,
Director, Assessment and Standards Division,
Office of Transportation and Air Quality.
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Open Commission Meeting
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
December 04, 2024.
The Federal Communications
Commission will hold an Open Meeting
on the subjects listed below on
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, which
is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m.
in the Commission Meeting Room of the
16 See https://www.epa.gov/state-and-localtransportation/project-level-conformity-and-hotspot-analyses#cohotspot.
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Federal Communications Commission,
45 L Street NE, Washington, DC.
While attendance at the Open Meeting
is available to the public, the FCC
headquarters building is not open access
otherwise comply with protocols
outlined at: www.fcc.gov/visit. Open
Meetings are streamed live at:
www.fcc.gov/live and on the FCC’s
YouTube channel.
Item No.
Bureau
Subject
1 ..............
Office of Engineering and Technology .......
2 ..............
Media ..........................................................
3 ..............
Wireline Competition ...................................
4 ..............
Enforcement ................................................
5 ..............
Enforcement ................................................
6 ..............
Enforcement ................................................
7 ..............
Enforcement ................................................
Title: Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 18–295); Expanding Flexible
Use in Mid-Band Spectrum Between 3.7 and 24 GHz (GN Docket No. 17–183).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Third Report and Order that would expand
unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band by very low power devices in two additional subbands, making a contiguous 1200 megahertz of spectrum available for use by these
devices.
Title: Broadcast Rule Update (MB Docket No. 24–626).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would
amend its rules for radio and television stations to reflect current application processing requirements, clarify and harmonize provisions, and remove references to
outdated procedures and legacy filing systems.
Title: Connect America Fund (WC Docket No. 10–90); The Uniendo a Puerto Rico
Fund and the Connect USVI Fund (WC Docket No. 18–143); Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (WC Docket No. 19–126); Letters of Credit for Recipients of High-Cost
Competitive Bidding Support (WC Docket No. 24–144); Connect America Fund
Phase II Auction (AU Docket No. 17–182); Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction
(AU Docket No.20–34); Establishing a 5G Fund for Rural America (GN Docket No.
20–32).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would adopt targeted modifications to the requirements for Letters of Credit that recipients of Universal Service Fund (USF) high-cost support awarded through a competitive process must obtain.
Title: Enforcement Order on Reconsideration (EB Docket No. 23–64).
Summary: The Commission will consider an Order on Reconsideration of its March
19, 2024, Memorandum Opinion and Order in the UPM Technology, Inc. v.
Unigestion Holding, S.A., d/b/a Digicel Haiti, complaint proceeding.
Title: Enforcement Bureau Action.
Summary: The Commission will consider an enforcement action.
Title: Enforcement Bureau Action.
Summary: The Commission will consider an enforcement action.
Title: Enforcement Bureau Action.
Summary: The Commission will consider an enforcement action.
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be screened by FCC security at the main
entrance on L Street. Attendees at the
Open Meeting will not be required to
have an appointment but must
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The meeting will be webcast at:
www.fcc.gov/live. Open captioning will
be provided as well as a text only
version on the FCC website. Other
reasonable accommodations for people
with disabilities are available upon
request. In your request, include a
description of the accommodation you
will need and a way we can contact you
if we need more information. Last
minute requests will be accepted but
may be impossible to fill. Send an email
to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer
& Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–
418–0530.
Press Access—Members of the news
media are welcome to attend the
meeting and will be provided reserved
seating on a first-come, first-served
basis. Following the meeting, the
Chairwoman may hold a news
conference in which she will take
questions from credentialed members of
the press in attendance. Also, senior
policy and legal staff will be made
available to the press in attendance for
questions related to the items on the
meeting agenda. Commissioners may
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also choose to hold press conferences.
Press may also direct questions to the
Office of Media Relations (OMR):
MediaRelations@fcc.gov. Questions
about credentialing should be directed
to OMR.
Additional information concerning
this meeting may be obtained from the
Office of Media Relations, (202) 418–
0500. Audio/Video coverage of the
meeting will be broadcast live with
open captioning over the internet from
the FCC Live web page at www.fcc.gov/
live.
Federal Communications Commission
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
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Submitted for Review and Approval to
Office of Management and Budget
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
As part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork burdens, as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC or
the Commission) invites the general
public and other Federal Agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on the
following information collection.
Pursuant to the Small Business
Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC
seeks specific comment on how it might
‘‘further reduce the information
collection burden for small business
concerns with fewer than 25
employees.’’ The Commission may not
conduct or sponsor a collection of
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[FR ID 267397]
Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, December 11, 2024
December 04, 2024.
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on
the subjects listed below on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, which is
scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of
the
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Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC.
While attendance at the Open Meeting is available to the public,
the FCC headquarters building is not open access and all guests must
check in with and be screened by FCC security at the main entrance on L
Street. Attendees at the Open Meeting will not be required to have an
appointment but must otherwise comply with protocols outlined at:
www.fcc.gov/visit. Open Meetings are streamed live at: www.fcc.gov/live
and on the FCC's YouTube channel.
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Item No. Bureau Subject
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1.................. Office of Engineering Title: Unlicensed Use of
and Technology. the 6 GHz Band (ET Docket
No. 18-295); Expanding
Flexible Use in Mid-Band
Spectrum Between 3.7 and
24 GHz (GN Docket No. 17-
183).
Summary: The Commission
will consider a Third
Report and Order that
would expand unlicensed
use of the 6 GHz band by
very low power devices in
two additional sub-bands,
making a contiguous 1200
megahertz of spectrum
available for use by these
devices.
2.................. Media................. Title: Broadcast Rule
Update (MB Docket No. 24-
626).
Summary: The Commission
will consider a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking that
would amend its rules for
radio and television
stations to reflect
current application
processing requirements,
clarify and harmonize
provisions, and remove
references to outdated
procedures and legacy
filing systems.
3.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Connect America Fund
(WC Docket No. 10-90); The
Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund
and the Connect USVI Fund
(WC Docket No. 18-143);
Rural Digital Opportunity
Fund (WC Docket No. 19-
126); Letters of Credit
for Recipients of High-
Cost Competitive Bidding
Support (WC Docket No. 24-
144); Connect America Fund
Phase II Auction (AU
Docket No. 17-182); Rural
Digital Opportunity Fund
Auction (AU Docket No.20-
34); Establishing a 5G
Fund for Rural America (GN
Docket No. 20-32).
Summary: The Commission
will consider a Report and
Order that would adopt
targeted modifications to
the requirements for
Letters of Credit that
recipients of Universal
Service Fund (USF) high-
cost support awarded
through a competitive
process must obtain.
4.................. Enforcement........... Title: Enforcement Order on
Reconsideration (EB Docket
No. 23-64).
Summary: The Commission
will consider an Order on
Reconsideration of its
March 19, 2024, Memorandum
Opinion and Order in the
UPM Technology, Inc. v.
Unigestion Holding, S.A.,
d/b/a Digicel Haiti,
complaint proceeding.
5.................. Enforcement........... Title: Enforcement Bureau
Action.
Summary: The Commission
will consider an
enforcement action.
6.................. Enforcement........... Title: Enforcement Bureau
Action.
Summary: The Commission
will consider an
enforcement action.
7.................. Enforcement........... Title: Enforcement Bureau
Action.
Summary: The Commission
will consider an
enforcement action.
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The meeting will be webcast at: www.fcc.gov/live. Open captioning
will be provided as well as a text only version on the FCC website.
Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are
available upon request. In your request, include a description of the
accommodation you will need and a way we can contact you if we need
more information. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be
impossible to fill. Send an email to: [email protected] or call the
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
Press Access--Members of the news media are welcome to attend the
meeting and will be provided reserved seating on a first-come, first-
served basis. Following the meeting, the Chairwoman may hold a news
conference in which she will take questions from credentialed members
of the press in attendance. Also, senior policy and legal staff will be
made available to the press in attendance for questions related to the
items on the meeting agenda. Commissioners may also choose to hold
press conferences. Press may also direct questions to the Office of
Media Relations (OMR): [email protected]. Questions about
credentialing should be directed to OMR.
Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from
the Office of Media Relations, (202) 418-0500. Audio/Video coverage of
the meeting will be broadcast live with open captioning over the
internet from the FCC Live web page at www.fcc.gov/live.
Federal Communications Commission
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
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