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Agriculture Department Drug Enforcement Administration

NOTICES NOTICES Importer, Manufacturer or Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled

Submissions, and Approvals, 14678 Substances; Application, Registration, etc.: SpecGx LLC, 14721–14722

NOTICES Education Department Changes under the National Cooperative Research and NOTICES Production Act:

1EdTech Consortium, Inc., 14715 America’s Datahub Consortium, 14719 Teacher Cancellation Low Income Directory, 14688– ASTM International, 14720–14721 14689 Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium, 14715–14716 Energy Department Cable Television Laboratories, Inc., 14720 See Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Mercury Consortium, 14717–14718 MLCommons Association, 14716 NOTICES Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: National Fire Protection Association, 14720 Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, 14689– ODVA, Inc., 14715 14690 OpenGMSL Association, 14716–14717 OpenJS Foundation, 14718 Environmental Protection Agency Pistoia Alliance, Inc., 14720 R Consortium, Inc., 14721 RULES Rust Foundation, 14716 State Hazardous Waste Management Program: TeleManagement Forum (TM Forum), 14717 Florida; Final Authorization of Revisions, 14648–14651 The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and (Formerly Known as the Robotics Technology Promulgations: Consortium), 14718–14719 Iowa; Revisions to Iowa Air Quality Regulations, 14658– Z-Wave Alliance, Inc., 14721 14666 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste, 14666– NOTICES 14673 Submissions, and Approvals, 14701–14702 State Hazardous Waste Management Program: Florida; Final Authorization of Revisions, 14673–14674 Children and Families Administration NOTICES

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Access to TSCA Confidential Business Information, 14698–14699 Annual Report on Temporary Assistance for Needy Guidance: Families Programs and State Maintenance-of-Effort Clean Water Act Financial Capability Assessment, 14694– Programs, 14702–14703 14696 Commerce Department Privacy Act; Systems of Records, 14696–14698 See Foreign-Trade Zones Board See Industry and Security Bureau See National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RULES Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Caldwell, NJ, 14647–14648 Severely Disabled Morristown, NJ, 14645–14646 NOTICES Airworthiness Directives: Procurement List; Additions and Deletions, 14683–14685 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH, 14641–14643 Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Airplanes, 14643–14645 Copyright Office, Library of Congress

NOTICES Airworthiness Directives: Alternative Fee Structures for Registration, 14724–14729 The Boeing Company Airplanes, 14654–14657

Defense Department Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation See Navy Department

NOTICES NOTICES

Submissions, and Approvals, 14685–14687 Submissions, and Approvals, 14699–14700

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Interior Department Federal Energy Regulatory Commission See Indian Affairs Bureau NOTICES Application: NOTICES Hackett Mills Hydro Associates, LLC, 14690–14691 KEI (Maine) Power Management (III) LLC, 14693–14694 Youth Conservation Corps Application and Medical Ohio Power and Light, LLC, Reasonable Period of Time History Forms, 14707–14708 for Water Quality Certification, 14692 Combined Filings, 14691–14693 Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: NOTICES Preparer Tax Identification Number User Fee Update, Meetings; Sunshine Act, 14700 14657–14658 Federal Reserve System NOTICES

NOTICES Change in Bank Control, 14701 Information Authorization and IRS Disclosure

Authorization for Victims of Identity Theft, 14752– 14753 NOTICES International Trade Commission Buses and Bus Facilities Formula and Competitive NOTICES Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, Programs and Low or No Emission Program, 14749– or Reviews: 14750 Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from China, Capital Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Indonesia, and Vietnam, 14709–14712 Persons with Disabilities and Nonurbanized Area Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, Formula Program, 14750–14751 etc.: National Transit Asset Management System, 14751–14752 Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from China and National Transit Database, 14751 Japan, 14708–14709 State of Good Repair Program, 14748–14749 Certain Hydrodermabrasion Systems and Components Food and Drug Administration Thereof, 14713–14714 Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from China, 14712– NOTICES Withdrawal of Approval of Drug Application: 14713 Elite Laboratories, Inc., et al.; Correction, 14703 Erythritol from China, 14712 Joint Board for Enrollment of Actuaries

NOTICES NOTICES Proposed Production Activity: Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Hypertherm Inc., Foreign-Trade Zone 81, Hanover and Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations, 14714– Lebanon, NH, 14679 14715 Webco Industries, Inc.,Foreign-Trade Zone 164,

Justice Department Kellyville, OK, 14678–14679 See Antitrust Division Health and Human Services Department See Drug Enforcement Administration See Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services NOTICES Proposed Consent Decree: See Children and Families Administration CERCLA, 14722–14723 See Food and Drug Administration See National Institutes of Health Labor Department Homeland Security Department NOTICES

NOTICES Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens, 14703–14705

National Worker Survey, 14723–14724 Indian Affairs Bureau Library of Congress NOTICES See Copyright Office, Library of Congress National Institutes of Health Education Contracts under the Johnson-O’Malley Act, 14706–14707 NOTICES Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Water Request, 14705–14706 National Eye Institute, 14703 Industry and Security Bureau National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOTICES

RULES Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska:

Miscellaneous Licensing and Reporting Responsibilities Sablefish Managed under the Individual Fishing Quota and Enforcement, 14679 Program, 14652–14653

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Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 58 / Thursday, March 26, 2026 / Contents Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic: 2026 Recreational Season Announcement and Closure VDate for Golden Tilefish in the South Atlantic, Exemption of Certain Purchase or Sale Transactions 14651–14652 between an Investment Company and Certain Affiliated Persons Thereof, 14736 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes: Northeast Skate Complex; 2026–2028 Specifications, Cboe Exchange, Inc., 14730–14731, 14736–14742 14674–14677 Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 14742–14746 NOTICES LCH SA, 14731–14735 Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Recreational Trade Representative, Office of United States Landings and Bluefin Tuna Catch Reports, 14680– NOTICES 14681 Request for Applications: NOAA Space-Based Data Collection System Agreement, Facility-Specific Rapid Response Labor Mechanism 14681–14682 Dispute Settlement Roster for the United States- User Needs Survey by the Space Weather Advisory Mexico-Canada Agreement, 14747–14748 Group, 14680 Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: New England Fishery Management Council, 14682–14683 Transportation Department See Federal Aviation Administration Navy Department See Federal Transit Administration

NOTICES

Submissions, and Approvals, 14687–14688 Treasury Department See Internal Revenue Service Personnel Management Office Performance Appraisal for General Schedule, Prevailing Rate, and Certain Other Employees; Correction, 14654 Reader Aids Consult the Reader Aids section at the end of this issue for Postal Regulatory Commission phone numbers, online resources, finding aids, and notice NOTICES of recently enacted public laws. New Postal Products, 14729–14730 To subscribe to the Federal Register Table of Contents electronic mailing list, go to https://public.govdelivery.com/ accounts/USGPOOFR/subscriber/new, enter your e-mail NOTICES address, then follow the instructions to join, leave, or Submissions, and Approvals, 14731 manage your subscription.

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CFR PARTS AFFECTED IN THIS ISSUE A cumulative list of the parts affected this month can be found in the Reader Aids section at the end of this issue. 5 CFR

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AD to prevent bolt failure, which if not addressed, could result in loss of control contains regulatory documents having generalof the helicopter. applicability and legal effect, most of whichYou may examine the MCAI in the are keyed to and codified in the Code ofFederal Regulations, which is published underAD docket at regulations.gov under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.• For European Union Aviation Docket No. FAA–2025–5040. Safety Agency (EASA) material Discussion of Final Airworthiness The Code of Federal Regulations is sold byidentified in this AD, contact EASA, Directive the Superintendent of Documents.Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Comments Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: ADs@easa.europa.eu; The FAA received no comments on website: easa.europa.eu. You may find the NPRM or on the determination of this material on the EASA website at the costs. ad.easa.europa.eu. Conclusion These products have been approved FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, [Docket No. FAA–2025–5040; Project by the civil aviation authority of another Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Identifier MCAI–2022–01516–R; Amendment country and are approved for operation Parkway, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 39–23292; AD 2026–06–04] in the United States. Pursuant to the 76177. For information on the FAA’s bilateral agreement with this availability of this material at the FAA, State of Design Authority, that authority call (817) 222–5110. It is also available Airworthiness Directives; Airbus has notified the FAA of the unsafe at regulations.gov under Docket No. Helicopters Deutschland GmbH condition described in the MCAI FAA–2025–5040. referenced above. The FAA reviewed AGENCY: the relevant data, considered any Aryanna Sanchez, Aviation Safety comments received, and determined Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, ACTIONthat air safety requires adopting this AD Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: : The FAA is adopting a new as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is SUMMARY(817) 222–4058; email: airworthiness directive (AD) for all issuing this AD to address the unsafe aryanna.t.sanchez@faa.gov. Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH condition on these products. Except for : Model MBB–BK 117 D–3 helicopters. minor editorial changes, this AD is This AD was prompted by a adopted as proposed in the NPRM. determination that certain bolts None of the changes will increase the The FAA issued a notice of proposed installed on the horizontal control rods economic burden on any operator. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR of the flight controls were not dye part 39 by adding an AD that would penetrant inspected for cracks during apply to all Airbus Helicopters manufacturing and thus could lead to Deutschland GmbH Model MBB–BK 117 The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022– bolt failure. This AD requires D–3 helicopters. The NPRM was 0228, which specifies procedures for replacement of affected bolts with bolts checking (inspecting) the S/N of the that are eligible for installation. This AD December 5, 2025 (90 FR 56070). The bolt, and depending on the results of the also prohibits installing an affected bolt NPRM was prompted by EASA AD inspection, replacing any affected bolts on any helicopter. The FAA is issuing 2022–0228, dated November 28, 2022, with serviceable bolts. EASA AD 2022– this AD to address the unsafe condition (EASA AD 2022–0228) (also referred to 0228 also prohibits installing an affected on these products. as the MCAI), issued by EASA, which bolt on any helicopter. This material is : This AD is effective April 30, is the Technical Agent for the Member DATESreasonably available because the 2026. States of the European Union. The interested parties have access to it The Director of the Federal Register MCAI states that a determination was through their normal course of business made that bolts installed on the or by the means identified in the of a certain publication listed in this AD horizontal control rods of the flight section. ADDRESSESas of April 30, 2026. controls having part number Differences Between This AD and the : D671M7051211 and with a serial ADDRESSESMCAI number (S/N) listed in the applicable material were not subject to a dye The MCAI applies to Airbus No. FAA–2025–5040; or in person at penetrant inspection for cracks during Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model manufacturing and thus are subject to D–3m helicopters, whereas this AD does bolt failure. not because that model does not have an In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to FAA type certificate. require replacement of affected bolts contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information with bolts that are eligible for (MCAI), any comments received, and installation. The NPRM also proposed to The FAA estimates that this AD other information. The address for prohibit installing an affected bolt on affects 146 helicopters of the U.S. any helicopter. The FAA is issuing this Docket Operations is U.S. Department of registry.

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Replace bolt .............................. 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ........................................... $101 $441 $64,386

that text with ‘‘bolts, having part number D671M7051211 and a serial number as listed in Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin ASB MBB–BK117 D–3–67A–002, Revision 1, dated July 29, 2024’’. (3) Where EASA AD 2022–0228 refers to flight hours, this AD requires using hours time-in-service (TIS). (4) Where the material referenced in EASA ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding AD 2022–0228 specifies ‘‘check’’, this AD the following new airworthiness requires replacing that text with ‘‘inspect’’. directive: (5) Where the material referenced in EASA AD 2022–0228 specifies ‘‘discard’’, this AD 2026–06–04 Airbus Helicopters requires replacing that text with ‘‘remove Deutschland GmbH: Amendment 39– from service’’. 23292; Docket No. FAA–2025–5040; (6) Where the material referenced in EASA Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01516–R. AD 2022–0228 specifies to make the bolt (a) Effective Date unserviceable, this AD does not require those This airworthiness directive (AD) is actions. effective April 30, 2026. (7) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2022–0228. (i) No Reporting Requirement None. Although the material referenced in EASA AD 2022–0228 specifies to submit certain This AD applies to all Airbus Helicopters information to the manufacturer, this AD Deutschland GmbH Model MBB–BK 117 D– does not require that action. 3 helicopters, certificated in any category. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) This AD will not have federalism Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) implications under Executive Order (1) The Manager, International Validation Code 6700, Rotorcraft flight control. 13132. This AD will not have a Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve substantial direct effect on the States, on AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In This AD was prompted by a determination the relationship between the national that certain bolts installed on the horizontal accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your government and the States, or on the control rods of the flight controls were not request to your principal inspector or local dye penetrant inspected for cracks during Flight Standards District Office, as manufacturing and thus are subject to bolt failure. The FAA is issuing this AD to to the manager of the International Validation prevent bolt failure, which if not addressed, Branch, send it to the attention of the person certify that this AD: could result in loss of control of the identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and helicopter. email to: AMOC@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and of the local flight standards district office/ (3) Will not have a significant done. certificate holding district office. (g) Requirements (k) Additional Information Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and For more information about this AD, (i) of this AD: Comply with all required contact Aryanna Sanchez, Aviation Safety actions and compliance times specified in, Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite and in accordance with European Union 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (817) 222– Aviation Safety Agency AD 2022–0228, dated 4058; email: aryanna.t.sanchez@faa.gov. November 28, 2022 (EASA AD 2022–0228). (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0228 Safety. (1) Where EASA AD 2022–0228 refers to its approved the incorporation by reference of effective date, this AD requires using the the material listed in this paragraph under 5 effective date of this AD. U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) Where EASA AD 2022–0228 defines affected bolt as ‘‘Bolts, having part number the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as D671M7051211 and a s/n [serial number] as follows: listed in the ASB’’, this AD requires replacing

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The FAA is issuing this AD to address installing an affected part on any (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency airplane. The FAA issued AD 2020–14– the unsafe condition on these products. (EASA) AD 2022–0228, dated November 28, 2022. 06 to detect and prevent fuel starvation : This AD is effective April 30, DATES and reduced control of the airplane. AD 2026. (3) For EASA material identified in this 2020–14–16 was prompted by Transport The Director of the Federal Register AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, Canada CF–2019–39, dated October 31, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 2019 (Transport Canada AD CF–2019– of a certain publication listed in this AD 8999 000; email: ADs@easa.europa.eu; 39) issued by Transport Canada, which as of April 30, 2026. website: easa.europa.eu. You may find this is the aviation authority for Canada. The Director of the Federal Register material on the EASA website at The NPRM was published in the ad.easa.europa.eu. Federal Register on December 23, 2025 (4) You may view this material at the FAA, of certain other publications listed in (90 FR 60031). The NPRM was Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest this AD as of August 4, 2020 (85 FR prompted by Transport Canada AD CF– Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Room 6N– 42687, July 15, 2020). 321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information 2019–39R1, dated May 21, 2025 (also : ADDRESSESon the availability of this material at the referred to as the MCAI), which FAA, call (817) 222–5110. superseded Transport Canada AD CF– (5) You may view this material at the 2019–39 based on reports of additional No. FAA–2025–5397; or in person at affected parts installed during production on DAI Model DA 40 NG airplanes. As a result, the manufacturer published updated service material for contains this final rule, the mandatory the Model DA 40 NG. The MCAI also continuing airworthiness information Issued on March 18, 2026. continues to require replacing affected (MCAI), any comments received, and Steven W. Thompson, fuel tank connection hoses, inspecting other information. The address for Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & the fuel tank chambers, and removing Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification rubber material that has detached from Service. the fuel tank connection hoses. [FR Doc. 2026–05885 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require the same actions as AD 2020– 14–06 and to require updated service material to be used for the Model DA 40 • For Diamond Aircraft Industries NG airplanes. material identified in this AD, contact You may examine the MCAI in the DAI, 1560 Crumlin Sideroad, London, AD docket at regulations.gov under Ontario, Canada, N5V 1S2; phone: (519) Docket No. FAA–2025–5397. 457–4041, fax: (519) 457–4045; email: Discussion of Final Airworthiness support-canada@diamondaircraft.com. [Docket No. FAA–2025–5397; Project Directive Identifier MCAI–2025–00972–A; Amendment FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Comments 39–23291; AD 2026–06–03] Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, The FAA received no comments on Kansas City, MO 64106. For information the NPRM or on the determination of on the availability of this material at the the costs. Airworthiness Directives; Diamond FAA, call (817) 222–5110. It is also Aircraft Industries Inc. Airplanes available at regulations.gov under Conclusion Docket No. FAA–2025–5397. These products have been approved AGENCY : by the civil aviation authority of another Joseph Catanzaro, Aviation Safety country and are approved for operation ACTIONEngineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, in the United States. Pursuant to the : The FAA is superseding Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: FAA’s bilateral agreement with this SUMMARY(516) 228–7366; email: Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020–14– State of Design Authority, that authority joseph.catanzaro@faa.gov. 06, which applied to all Diamond has notified the FAA of the unsafe Aircraft Industries Inc. (DAI) Model DA : condition described in the MCAI 40, DA 40 F, and DA 40 NG airplanes. referenced above. The FAA reviewed AD 2020–14–06 required replacing the relevant data, considered any affected parts, inspecting the fuel tank The FAA issued a notice of proposed comments received, and determined chambers, and removing rubber material rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR that air safety requires adopting this AD that has detached from the fuel tank part 39 to supersede AD 2020–14–06, as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is connection hoses. AD 2020–14–06 also Amendment 39–21160 (85 FR 42687, issuing this AD to address the unsafe prohibited installing an affected part on July 15, 2020), (AD 2020–14–06). AD condition on these products. Except for any airplane. Since the FAA issued AD 2020–14–06 applied to DAI Model DA minor editorial changes, and any other 2020–14–06, additional affected parts 40, DA 40 F, and DA 40 NG airplanes changes described previously, this AD is installed during production on Model (including Model DA 40 NG airplanes adopted as proposed in the NPRM. DA 40 NG airplanes have been reported. that have been converted from the None of the changes will increase the As a result, the manufacturer has Model DA 40 D). AD 2020–14–06 economic burden on any operator. published updated service material for required replacing affected parts, the Model DA 40 NG. This AD requires inspecting the fuel tank chambers, and the same actions as AD 2020–14–06 and removing rubber material that has requires updated service material to be detached from the fuel tank connection The FAA reviewed Diamond Aircraft Industries Mandatory Service Bulletin used for the Model DA 40 NG airplanes. hoses. AD 2020–14–06 also prohibited

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• Diamond Aircraft Industries Work No. MSB 40NG–064 Rev. 3, dated the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of August January 23, 2025, which specifies Instruction WI–MSB 40 NG–064, 4, 2020 (85 FR 42687, July 15, 2020): procedures for replacing affected parts, Revision 0, dated July 1, 2019. • Diamond Aircraft Industries inspecting the fuel tank chambers, and This material is reasonably available Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB removing rubber material that has because the interested parties have 40–087, Revision 3, dated November 5, detached from the hoses. This material access to it through their normal course 2019. also specifies the service centers from of business or by the means identified • Diamond Aircraft Industries which the affected parts could have in the section. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB ADDRESSESbeen obtained and the serial numbers F4–037, Revision 3, dated November 5, for additional DAI Model DA 40 NG 2019. airplanes that are affected by the unsafe • Diamond Aircraft Industries Work The FAA estimates that this AD condition and were not in the previous Instruction WI–MSB 40–087, Revision affects 987 airplanes of U.S. registry. version of the material. 0, dated July 1, 2019. • Diamond Aircraft Industries Work This AD also requires the following costs to comply with this AD: Diamond Aircraft Industries Mandatory Instruction WI–MSB F4–037, Revision Service Bulletins, which the Director of 0, dated July 1, 2019.

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Cost per product operators

Inspect the fuel tank chambers .......................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..................... $0 $85 $83,895 ERemove detached rubber material ..................... 5 work hours × $85 per hour = $425 ................. 0 425 419,475

Replace fuel tank connection hose .................... 10 work hours × $85 per hour = $850 ............... 383 1,233 1,216,971

The FAA has included all known (a) Effective Date costs in its cost estimate. According to certify that this AD: This airworthiness directive (AD) is the manufacturer, however, some of the effective April 30, 2026. costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation This AD replaces AD 2020–14–06, impact on affected operators. in Alaska, and Amendment 39–21160 (85 FR 42687, July 15, (3) Will not have a significant 2020); (AD 2020–14–06). This AD applies to all Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Model DA 40, DA 40 F, and DA 40 NG airplanes (including Model DA 40 NG airplanes that have been converted from the Model DA 40 D), certificated in any category. Safety. Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 1410, Hoses and tubes. This AD was prompted by reports of fuel the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as tank connection hose deterioration and follows: reports of affected parts that were installed during production on Model DA 40 NG airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and address such deterioration, which, if not corrected, could result in contamination of the fuel system and restriction of fuel flow and could lead to fuel starvation and reduced control of the airplane.

• The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
• Removing Airworthiness Directive The FAA has determined that this AD done. 2020–14–06, Amendment 39–21160 (85 will not have federalism implications (g) Definitions FR 42687, July 15, 2020); and under Executive Order 13132. This AD For the purpose of this AD, ‘‘affected part’’ will not have a substantial direct effect ■ b. Adding the following new means a fuel tank connection hose that meets on the States, on the relationship airworthiness directive: the criteria in paragraph (g)(1), (2), or (3) of between the national government and 2026–06–03 Diamond Aircraft Industries this AD. the States, or on the distribution of Inc: Amendment 39–23291; Docket No. (1) Part number (P/N) D4D–2817–10–70 power and responsibilities among the FAA–2025–5397; Project Identifier installed during production on Model DA 40 various levels of government. NG airplanes with a serial number listed in MCAI–2025–00972–A.

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(m) Additional Information Section I.2. of Diamond Aircraft Industries Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 40NG–064 (1) For more information about this AD, Rev. 3, dated January 23, 2025; or contact Joseph Catanzaro, Aviation Safety (2) P/N D4D–2817–10–70 or BENOLPRESS Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite (no part number) purchased between July 13, 14 CFR Part 71 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (516) 228– 2017, and February 26, 2019, as listed in 7366; email: joseph.catanzaro@faa.gov. Section I.11 of Diamond Aircraft Industries [Docket No. FAA–2026–3020; Airspace (2) Material identified in this AD that is not Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB 40–087, Docket No. 26–AEA–7] Revision 3, dated November 5, 2019; incorporated by reference is available at the RIN 2120–AA66 Diamond Aircraft Industries Mandatory address specified in paragraph (n)(5) of this Service Bulletin No. MSB 40NG–064 Rev. 3, AD. Amendment of Class D Airspace; dated January 23, 2025; or Diamond Aircraft Morristown, NJ (n) Material Incorporated by Reference Industries Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB F4–037, Revision 3, dated November 5, AGENCY2019; or (3) P/N D4D–2817–10–70 installed as a (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph replacement part on or after July 13, 2017, if ACTIONunder 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. it is unknown whether the part meets the : This action updates the criteria in paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this AD. SUMMARY geographic coordinates for Morristown (h) Required Actions Municipal Airport, Morristown, NJ, in Within 100 hours time-in-service or within (3) The following material was approved the Class D airspace legal description. 2 months, whichever occurs first after the for IBR on April 30, 2026. This action also replaces the reference effective date of this AD, replace each (i) Diamond Aircraft Industries Mandatory to ‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ within affected part as defined in paragraph (g) of Service Bulletin MSB 40NG–064 Rev. 3, the airspace legal description with this AD, inspect the main fuel tank chambers, dated January 23, 2025. ‘‘Chart Supplement.’’ This action does and remove any detached rubber material in not change the airspace boundaries or accordance with Sections III.1 and III.2 of the (4) The following material was approved operating requirements. Instructions in Diamond Aircraft Industries for IBR on August 4, 2020 (85 FR 42687, July Work Instruction WI–MSB 40–087, Revision : Effective date 0901 UTC, July 9, DATES15, 2020). 0, dated July 1, 2019; Diamond Aircraft 2026. The Director of the Federal Industries Work Instruction WI–MSB F4– (i) Diamond Aircraft Industries Mandatory Register approves this incorporation by 037, Revision 0, dated July 1, 2019; or Service Bulletin No. MSB 40–087, Revision reference action under 1 CFR part 51, Diamond Aircraft Industries Work 3, dated November 5, 2019. subject to the annual revision of FAA Instruction WI–MSB 40NG–064, Revision 0, (ii) Diamond Aircraft Industries Mandatory Order JO 7400.11 and publication of dated July 1, 2019; as applicable to your Service Bulletin No. MSB F4–037, Revision conforming amendments. model airplane. 3, dated November 5, 2019. : A copy of this final rule and (i) No Reporting Requirement ADDRESSES(iii) Diamond Aircraft Industries Work all background material may be viewed Instruction WI–MSB 40–087, Revision 0, Although the service material specifies to online at www.regulations.gov using the dated July 1, 2019. submit information to the manufacturer, this FAA Docket number. Electronic AD does not require that action. (iv) Diamond Aircraft Industries Work retrieval help and guidelines are Instruction WI–MSB 40NG–064, Revision 0, (j) Installation Prohibition available on the website. It is available dated July 1, 2019. As of the effective date of this AD, do not 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. (v) Diamond Aircraft Industries Work install an affected part, as defined in An electronic copy of this document Instruction WI–MSB F4–037, Revision 0, paragraph (g) of this AD, on any airplane. may also be downloaded from dated July 1, 2019. (k) Credit for Previous Actions (5) For Diamond Aircraft Industries FAA Order JO 7400.11K, Airspace material identified in this AD, contact This paragraph provides credit for the Designations and Reporting Points, and actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc., 1560 subsequent amendments can be viewed if those actions were performed before the Crumlin Sideroad, London, Ontario, Canada, online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ effective date of this AD, and the affected N5V 1S2; phone: (519) 457–4041, fax: (519) part for the Model DA 40 NG airplane was publications/. You may also contact the 457–4045; email: support-canada@identified using Diamond Aircraft Industries Rules and Regulations Group, Policy diamondaircraft.com. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB 40NG– Directorate, Federal Aviation (6) You may view this material at the FAA, 064, Revision 2, dated August 29, 2019. Administration, 600 Independence Airworthiness Products Section, Operational (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO (AMOCs) Telephone: (202) 267–8783. 64106. For information on the availability of (1) The Manager, International Validation this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. : Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve (7) You may view this material at the Marc Ellerbee, Operations Support AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In Aviation Administration, 1701 accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA request to your principal inspector or local 30337; Telephone: (404) 305–5589. Flight Standards District Office, as : to the manager of the International Validation Issued on March 18, 2026. Branch, send it to the attention of the person Steven W. Thompson, identified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD and The FAA’s authority to issue rules Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & email it to: AMOC@faa.gov. regarding aviation safety is found in Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Title 49 of the United States Code. Service. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the [FR Doc. 2026–05883 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] authority of the FAA Administrator. of the local flight standards district office/ Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, certificate holding district office.

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Order 1050.1G, ‘‘FAA National only involves administrative changes, describes in more detail the scope of the Environmental Policy Act Implementing including the update of the airport’s agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Procedures’’ paragraph B–2.5(a). This geographic coordinates to change the promulgated under the authority airspace action is not expected to cause latitude by one second, and replacing described in Subtitle VII, Part A, any potentially significant the outdated ‘‘Airport/Facility Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that environmental impacts, and no Directory’’ term with ‘‘Chart section, the FAA is charged with extraordinary circumstances exist that Supplement.’’ This amendment will not prescribing regulations to assign the use warrant the preparation of an impose any additional or amended of the airspace necessary to ensure the environmental assessment. substantive restrictions or requirements safety of aircraft and the efficient use of on the persons affected by these airspace. This regulation is within the Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 regulations as it does not affect the scope of that authority as it amends the airspace boundaries or operating legal description for Class D airspace Airspace, Incorporation by reference, requirements. The changes are extending upward from the surface at Navigation (air). ministerial in nature only. Morristown Municipal Airport, Morristown, NJ. This action constitutes ‘‘a routine determination, insignificant in nature Incorporation by Reference In consideration of the foregoing, the and impact, and inconsequential to the Class D airspace designations are industry and to the public.’’ Mack amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: published in paragraph 5000 of FAA Trucks, Inc. v. EPA, 682 F.3d 87, 94 Order JO 7400.11, Airspace (D.C. Cir. 2012) (quoting Util. Solid PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Designations and Reporting Points, Waste Activities Grp. v. EPA, 236 F.3d B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR which is incorporated by reference in 14 749, 755 (D.C. Cir. 2001)); see also TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This Attorney General’s Manual on the REPORTING POINTS document amends the current version of Administrative Procedure Act (1947), at that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11K, 31; U.S. Department of Transportation ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR dated August 4, 2025, and effective (DOT) Order 2100.6B, paragraph part 71 continues to read as follows: September 15, 2025. These amendments 11.j(1)(b) (saying proposed rules are not will be published in the next update to required for ‘‘[r]ules for which notice Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO and comment is unnecessary to inform 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 7400.11K, which lists Class A, B, C, D, the rulemaking, such as rules correcting 1959–1963 Comp., p.389. and E airspace areas, air traffic service de minimis technical or clerical errors § 71.1 [Amended] routes, and reporting points, is publicly or rules addressing other minor and available as listed in the insubstantial matters, provided the ADDRESSES■ 2. The incorporation by reference in reasons to forgo public comment are 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation explained in the preamble to the final The Rule Administration Order JO 7400.11K, rule’’). Accordingly, the FAA finds good Airspace Designations and Reporting An airspace review revealed that cause that notice and public comment Points, dated August 4, 2025, and administrative updates were needed for under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary. effective September 15, 2025, is the geographic coordinates and the FAA amended as follows: Regulatory Notices and Analyses publication referenced in the Class D airspace legal description at Morristown The FAA has determined that this Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. Municipal Airport, Morristown, NJ. regulation only involves an established * * * * * Accordingly, this action amends 14 CFR body of technical regulations for which AEA NJ D Morristown, NJ [Amended] part 71 by updating the airport’s frequent and routine amendments are geographic coordinates, specifically by necessary to keep them operationally Morristown Municipal Airport, NJ changing the latitude from 40°47′57″ N current. It, therefore: (1) is not a (Lat. 40°47′58″ N, long. 74°24′54″ W) to 40°47′58″ N, which is a one second That airspace extending upward from the difference. Additionally, this action Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a surface to and including 2,700 feet MSL amends 14 CFR part 71 by replacing ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT within a 4.1-mile radius of Morristown ‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ with ‘‘Chart Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Municipal Airport, excluding the portion that Supplement’’ to comply with current FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) coincides with the New York, NY, Class B FAA policy. does not warrant preparation of a airspace area. This Class D airspace area is regulatory evaluation as the anticipated effective during the specific dates and times Good Cause for Bypassing Notice and impact is so minimal. Since this is a established in advance by a Notice to Comment routine matter that only affects air traffic Airmen. The effective date and time will The Administrative Procedure Act procedures and air navigation, it is thereafter be continuously published in the (APA) authorizes agencies to dispense certified that this rule, when Chart Supplement. with ordinary notice and comment promulgated, does not have a significant * * * * * requirements for rules when the agency economic impact on a substantial Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March for ‘‘good cause’’ finds that those number of small entities under the 24, 2026. procedures are ‘‘impracticable, criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Patrick Young, unnecessary, or contrary to the public Environmental Review interest.’’ 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). Under this Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, The FAA has determined that this section, an agency, upon finding good Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic action qualifies for categorical exclusion Organization. cause, may issue a final rule without under the National Environmental first publishing a proposed rule subject [FR Doc. 2026–05871 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Policy Act in accordance with FAA to public notice and comment. This rule

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including the update of the airport’s describes in more detail the scope of the geographic coordinates to change the agency’s authority. This rulemaking is latitude by one second, and replacing promulgated under the authority the outdated ‘‘Airport/Facility described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 14 CFR Part 71 Directory’’ term with ‘‘Chart Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Supplement.’’ This amendment will not section, the FAA is charged with [Docket No. FAA–2026–2808; Airspace impose any additional or amended prescribing regulations to assign the use Docket No. 26–AEA–6] substantive restrictions or requirements of the airspace necessary to ensure the RIN 2120–AA66 safety of aircraft and the efficient use of on the persons affected by these airspace. This regulation is within the regulations as it does not affect the Amendment of Class D and Class E4 scope of that authority as it amends the airspace boundaries or operating Airspace; Caldwell, NJ legal description for Class D and Class requirements. The changes are E4 airspace extending upward from the ministerial in nature only. AGENCYThis action constitutes ‘‘a routine surface at Essex County Airport, determination, insignificant in nature Caldwell, NJ. ACTIONand impact, and inconsequential to the Incorporation by Reference industry and to the public.’’ Mack : This action updates the SUMMARYClass D and Class E4 airspace Trucks, Inc. v. EPA, 682 F.3d 87, 94 geographic coordinates for Essex County designations are published in (D.C. Cir. 2012) (quoting Util. Solid Airport, Caldwell, NJ, in the Class D and paragraphs 5000 and 6004 of FAA Order Waste Activities Grp. v. EPA, 236 F.3d Class E4 airspace legal descriptions. JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and 749, 755 (D.C. Cir. 2001)); see also This action also replaces the reference Reporting Points, which is incorporated Attorney General’s Manual on the to ‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ within by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an Administrative Procedure Act (1947), at the airspace legal descriptions with annual basis. This document amends 31; U.S. Department of Transportation ‘‘Chart Supplement.’’ This action does the current version of that order, FAA (DOT) Order 2100.6B, paragraph not change the airspace boundaries or Order JO 7400.11K, dated August 4, 11.j(1)(b) (saying proposed rules are not operating requirements. 2025, and effective September 15, 2025. required for ‘‘[r]ules for which notice : Effective date 0901 UTC, July 9, DATESThese amendments will be published in and comment is unnecessary to inform 2026. The Director of the Federal the next update to FAA Order JO the rulemaking, such as rules correcting Register approves this incorporation by 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11K, de minimis technical or clerical errors reference action under 1 CFR part 51, which lists Class A, B, C, D, and E or rules addressing other minor and subject to the annual revision of FAA airspace areas, air traffic service routes, insubstantial matters, provided the Order JO 7400.11 and publication of and reporting points, is publicly reasons to forgo public comment are conforming amendments. available as listed in the explained in the preamble to the final ADDRESSES: A copy of this final rule and ADDRESSESrule’’.). Accordingly, the FAA finds all background material may be viewed good cause that notice and public The Rule online at www.regulations.gov using the comment under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is FAA Docket number. Electronic An airspace review revealed that unnecessary. retrieval help and guidelines are administrative updates were needed for Regulatory Notices and Analyses available on the website. It is available both the geographic coordinates and the 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. The FAA has determined that this FAA publication referenced in both the An electronic copy of this document Class D and Class E4 airspace legal regulation only involves an established may also be downloaded from body of technical regulations for which descriptions at Essex County Airport, frequent and routine amendments are Caldwell, NJ. Accordingly, this action FAA Order JO 7400.11K, Airspace necessary to keep them operationally amends 14 CFR part 71 by updating the Designations and Reporting Points, and airport’s geographic coordinates, current. It, therefore: (1) is not a subsequent amendments can be viewed specifically by changing the latitude online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ from 40°52′30″ N to 40°52′31″ N, which Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a publications/. You may also contact the is a one second difference. Additionally, ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Rules and Regulations Group, Policy this action amends 14 CFR part 71 by Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Directorate, Federal Aviation FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) replacing ‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ Administration, 600 Independence does not warrant preparation of a with ‘‘Chart Supplement’’ to comply Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; with current FAA policy. regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Telephone: (202) 267–8783. impact is so minimal. Since this is a Good Cause for Bypassing Notice and : routine matter that only affects air traffic Comment Marc Ellerbee, Operations Support procedures and air navigation, it is The Administrative Procedure Act Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal certified that this rule, when Aviation Administration, 1701 (APA) authorizes agencies to dispense promulgated, does not have a significant Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA with ordinary notice and comment economic impact on a substantial requirements for rules when the agency 30337; Telephone: (404) 305–5589. number of small entities under the for ‘‘good cause’’ finds that those : criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. procedures are ‘‘impracticable, Environmental Review unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). Under this The FAA has determined that this The FAA’s authority to issue rules action qualifies for categorical exclusion section, an agency, upon finding good regarding aviation safety is found in under the National Environmental Title 49 of the United States Code. cause, may issue a final rule without first publishing a proposed rule subject Policy Act in accordance with FAA Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the to public notice and comment. This rule Order 1050.1G, ‘‘FAA National authority of the FAA Administrator. Environmental Policy Act Implementing Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, only involves administrative changes,

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Procedures’’ paragraph B–2.5(a). This Information (CBI) or other information date and time will thereafter be continuously airspace action is not expected to cause published in the Chart Supplement. any potentially significant * * * * * Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a written environmental impacts, and no Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March extraordinary circumstances exist that comment. The written comment is 24, 2026. warrant the preparation of an considered the official comment and Patrick Young, should include discussion of all points environmental assessment. Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, you wish to make. The EPA will Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic generally not consider comments or Organization. comment contents located outside of the Airspace, Incorporation by reference, [FR Doc. 2026–05859 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] primary submission (i.e., on the web, Navigation (air). cloud, or other file sharing system). For In consideration of the foregoing, the AGENCY amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: 40 CFR Part 271 https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, [EPA–R04–RCRA–2025–1577; FRL–13183– B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 02–R4] The EPA encourages electronic TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND submittals and lists all publicly REPORTING POINTS Florida: Final Authorization of State available docket materials electronically at www.regulations.gov. If you are ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Program Revisions unable to make electronic submittals or part 71 continues to read as follows: require alternative access to docket AGENCYAuthority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, materials, please notify Leah Davis 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, through the provided contacts in the : Final action. 1959–1963 Comp., p.389. ACTION § 71.1 [Amended] section. Please also contact Leah Davis SUMMARY Agency (EPA) is taking direct final if you need assistance in a language ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in action on the authorization of changes other than English or if you are a person 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation to Florida’s hazardous waste program with disabilities who needs a reasonable Administration Order JO 7400.11K, under the Resource Conservation and accommodation at no cost to you. Airspace Designations and Reporting Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended. : Points, dated August 4, 2025, and These changes were outlined in a Leah Davis; RCRA Programs and effective September 15, 2025, is September 1, 2023, application to the Cleanup Branch; Land, Chemicals and amended as follows: EPA. We have determined that these Redevelopment Division; U.S. changes satisfy all requirements needed Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. Environmental Protection Agency; for final authorization. * * * * * Atlanta Federal Center, 61 Forsyth : This authorization is effective on Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960; DATESAEA NJ D Caldwell, NJ [Amended] May 26, 2026 without further notice telephone number: (404) 562–8562; fax Essex County Airport, NJ unless the EPA receives adverse number: (404) 562–9964; email address: (Lat. 40°52′31″ N, long. 74°16′53″ W) comment by April 27, 2026. If the EPA davis.leah@epa.gov. That airspace extending upward from the receives adverse comment, we will : surface up to and including 2,700 feet MSL either publish a timely withdrawal of within a 4.1-mile radius of Essex County I. Why is the EPA using a direct final this direct final action in the Federal Airport, excluding the portion that coincides action? Register informing the public the with Morristown, NJ Class D airspace area. authorization will not take effect, or we The EPA is publishing this action This Class D airspace area is effective during will publish a notification containing a specific dates and times established in without a prior proposed rule because response to comments that either advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective we view this as a noncontroversial date and time will thereafter be continuously reverses the decision or affirms the final action and anticipate no adverse published in the Chart Supplement. action will take effect. In the event the comment. This action is a routine * * * * * final action is withdrawn, we will program change. However, in the address all public comments and make ‘‘Proposed Rules’’ section of this issue Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas a final decision on authorization in a of the Federal Register, we are Designated as an Extension to a Class D or subsequent final action. publishing a separate document that Class E Surface Area. will serve as the proposed rule allowing * * * * * ADDRESSES identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04– the public an opportunity to comment. AEA NJ E4 Caldwell, NJ [Amended] RCRA–2025–1577, at https:// We will not institute a second comment Essex County Airport, NJ period on this action. Any parties (Lat. 40°52′31″ N, long. 74°16′53″ W) interested in commenting must do so at That airspace extending upward from the this time. For further information about surface within 2 miles each side of a 030° edited or removed from commenting on this action, see the bearing from the Essex County Airport, www.regulations.gov. The EPA may ADDRESSESextending from the 4.1-mile radius of the publish any comment received to its If the EPA receives adverse airport to 7 miles northeast of the airport. public docket. Do not submit comments, we will either withdraw this This Class E airspace area is effective during electronically any information you action by publishing a document in the the specific dates and times established in Federal Register before the action consider to be Confidential Business advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective

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3908), to implement the RCRA becomes effective, or we will publish a 181), and RCRA Cluster XXX (Checklist notice containing a response to 244)). In Florida’s PRA, the State hazardous waste management program. comments that either reverses the notified the EPA that Section 403.73, The EPA granted authorization for decision or affirms the final action will Florida Statutes, had expired. Florida changes to Florida’s program on the take effect. In the event the final action stated that Section 119.0715, Florida following dates: December 1, 1987, is withdrawn, the EPA would base any Statutes, now demonstrates the State’s effective March 3, 1988 (52 FR 45634); further decision on the authorization of required authority to share information December 16, 1988, effective January 3, the State’s program changes on the with the EPA pursuant to 40 CFR 1989 (53 FR 50529); December 14, 1990, proposal mentioned in the previous 271.17. The EPA concludes that effective February 12, 1991 (55 FR paragraph and after consideration of all Florida’s application to revise its 51416); February 5, 1992, effective April comments received during the comment authorized program meets all the 6, 1992 (57 FR 4371); February 7, 1992, period. We would then address all statutory and regulatory requirements effective April 7, 1992 (57 FR 4738); public comments and make a final established under RCRA, as set forth in May 20, 1992, effective July 20, 1992 (57 decision on authorization in a RCRA section 3006(b), 42 U.S.C. FR 21351); November 9, 1993, effective subsequent final action. 6926(b), and 40 CFR part 271. Therefore, January 10, 1994 (58 FR 59367); July 11, the EPA grants Florida final II. Why are revisions to State programs 1994, effective September 9, 1994 (59 authorization to operate its hazardous necessary? FR 35266); April 16, 1994, effective waste program with the changes October 17, 1994 (59 FR 41979); October described in the PRA, and as outlined States that have received final 26, 1994, effective December 27, 1994 below in section VI of this document. authorization from the EPA under RCRA (59 FR 53753); April 1, 1997, effective Florida has responsibility for section 3006(b), 42 U.S.C. 6926(b), must June 2, 1997 (62 FR 15407); January 20, permitting treatment, storage, and maintain a hazardous waste program 1998, effective March 23, 1998 (63 FR disposal facilities within its borders that is equivalent to, consistent with, 2896); September 18, 2000, effective (except in Indian country, as defined at and no less stringent than the Federal November 18, 2000 (65 FR 56256); 18 U.S.C. 1151) and for carrying out the program. As the Federal program August 23, 2001, effective October 22, aspects of the RCRA program described changes, States must change their 2001 (66 FR 44307); August 20, 2002, in its PRA, subject to the limitations of programs and ask the EPA to authorize effective October 21, 2002 (67 FR 53886 HSWA, as discussed above. the changes. Changes to State programs and 67 FR 53889); October 14, 2004, may be necessary when Federal or State IV. What is the effect of this effective December 13, 2004 (69 FR statutory or regulatory authority is authorization decision? 60964); August 10, 2007, effective modified or when certain other changes The effect of this decision is that October 9, 2007 (72 FR 44973); February occur. Most commonly, States must changes described in Florida’s PRA as 7, 2011, effective April 8, 2011 (76 FR change their programs because of outlined below and in section VI of this 6564); October 8, 2014, effective changes to the EPA’s regulations in Title document will become part of the December 8, 2014 (79 FR 60756); 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations authorized State hazardous waste (CFR), parts 124, 260 through 268, 270, February 22, 2019, effective May 10, program and will therefore be federally 273, and 279. 2019 (84 FR 5650 and 84 FR 20549); enforceable. Florida will continue to February 25, 2020, effective June 1, 2020 New Federal requirements and have primary enforcement authority and (85 FR 33026); and September 6, 2022, prohibitions imposed by Federal responsibility for its State hazardous regulations that the EPA promulgates effective November 7, 2022 (87 FR waste program. The EPA will maintain pursuant to the Hazardous and Solid 54398). The authorized Florida program, its authorities under RCRA sections Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA) through RCRA Cluster IV, was 3007, 3008, 3013, and 7003, including take effect in authorized States at the incorporated by reference into the CFR its authority to: same time they take effect in on January 20, 1988, effective March 23, • Conduct inspections, and require unauthorized States. Thus, the EPA 1998 (63 FR 2896). monitoring, tests, analyses, and reports; shall have the authority to implement • Enforce RCRA requirements, VI. What changes is the EPA those requirements and prohibitions in including authorized State program authorizing with this action? Florida, including the issuance of new requirements, and suspend or revoke permits implementing those Florida submitted a complete PRA, permits; and requirements, until the State is granted • Take enforcement actions regardless dated September 1, 2023, seeking authorization to do so. of whether the State has taken its own authorization of changes to its III. What decisions has the EPA made actions. hazardous waste management program This action does not impose in this action? in accordance with 40 CFR 271.21. This additional requirements on the application included changes associated Florida submitted a complete program regulated community because the with Checklist 181 from RCRA Cluster revision application (PRA), dated regulations for which the EPA is X and Checklist 244 from RCRA Cluster September 1, 2023, seeking authorizing Florida are already effective XXX. The EPA has determined, subject authorization of changes to its under State law and are not changed by to receipt of written comments that hazardous waste program corresponding this action. oppose this action, that Florida’s to certain Federal rules promulgated hazardous waste program revisions are V. What has Florida previously been between July 1, 1999 and June 30, 2022 equivalent to, consistent with, and no authorized for? (including RCRA ClusterX (Checklist 12less stringent than the Federal program, Florida initially received final and therefore satisfy all the authorization on January 29, 1985, A ‘‘cluster’’ is a grouping of hazardous waste 1requirements necessary to qualify for rules that the EPA promulgates from July 1st of one effective February 12, 1985 (50 FR year to June 30th of the following year. final authorization. Therefore, the EPA A ‘‘checklist’’ is developed by the EPA for each grants final authorization to Florida for 2Federal rule amending the RCRA regulations. The Federal rule and are presented and numbered in the following program changes: checklists document the changes made by each chronological order by date of promulgation.

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ABLE Federal Register date and Description of Federal requirement Analogous state authority 1page Checklist 181, Universal Waste Rule: Specific Provisions 64 FR 36466, 7/6/1999 ...... 62–730.020(1)–(2); 62–730.030(1); 62–730.180(1)–(2);

for Hazardous Waste Lamps . 62–730.183; 62–730.220(1); 62–730.185(1); F.S. 2 403.7186. TChecklist 244, Canada Import Export Recovery and Dis- 86 FR 54381, 10/1/2021 .... 62–730.160(1); 62–730.180(1)–(2).

posal Code Changes. Notes: The Florida regulatory provisions are from the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) 62–730, effective April 21, 2023. The Florida statutory 1provisions are from the Florida Statutes Chapter 403, effective July 1, 2020. In 1995, Florida added hazardous waste lamps as a category of universal waste in F.A.C. 62–737. In 1999, the EPA added hazardous waste 2lamps as a category of universal waste at the Federal level in 40 CFR part 273 (64 FR 36466). Florida incorporates by reference all of 40 CFR part 273. Therefore, for completeness, the EPA is authorizing Florida for Checklist 181.

1. Where are the revised State rules EPA issued prior to the effective date of (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and different than the Federal rules? 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011). authorization until they expire or are This action authorizes State terminated. The EPA will not issue any When revised State rules differ from requirements for the purpose of RCRA new permits or new portions of permits the Federal rules in the RCRA state section 3006 and imposes no additional for the provisions listed in the table authorization process, the EPA requirements beyond those imposed by above after the effective date of the final determines whether the State rules are State law. Therefore, this action is not authorization. The EPA will continue to equivalent to, more stringent than, or subject to review by OMB. This action implement and issue permits for HSWA broader in scope than the Federal is not subject to Executive Order 14192 requirements for which Florida is not program. Pursuant to RCRA section (90 FR 9065, February 6, 2025) because yet authorized. The EPA has the 3009, 42 U.S.C. 6929, State programs actions such as the authorization of authority to enforce State-issued permits may contain requirements that are more Florida’s revised hazardous waste after the State is authorized. stringent than the Federal regulations. program under RCRA are exempt from Such more stringent requirements can IX. How does today’s action affect review under Executive Order 12866. be federally authorized and, once Indian country in Florida? Accordingly, I certify that this action authorized, become federally will not have a significant economic Florida is not authorized to carry out enforceable. Although the statute does impact on a substantial number of small its hazardous waste program in Indian not prevent States from adopting entities under the Regulatory Flexibility country within the State, which regulations that are broader in scope Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). Because this includes the lands associated with the than the Federal program, States cannot action authorizes pre-existing Seminole and Miccosukee tribes. receive Federal authorization for such requirements under State law and does Therefore, this action has no effect on regulations, and they are not federally not impose any additional enforceable Indian Country. The EPA retains enforceable. duty beyond that required by State law, jurisdiction over Indian country and The EPA has determined that there it does not contain any unfunded will continue to implement and are no regulations included in Florida’s mandate or significantly or uniquely administer the RCRA program on these program revisions listed in Table 1 affect small governments, as described lands. above that are more stringent or broader in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act in scope than the Federal program. X. What is codification and is the EPA of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538). For the Because of the Federal Government’s codifying Florida’s hazardous waste same reason, this action also does not special role in matters of foreign policy, program as authorized in this action? significantly or uniquely affect the the EPA does not authorize States to communities of Tribal governments, as Codification is the process of placing administer the Federal import/export specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 citations and references to the State’s functions associated with the Canada FR 67249, November 9, 2000). This statutes and regulations that comprise Import Export Recovery and Disposal action will not have substantial direct the State’s authorized hazardous waste Code Changes Rule (Checklist 244). effects on the States, on the relationship program into the Code of Federal Although Florida has adopted these between the National Government and Regulations. The EPA does this by regulations to maintain its equivalency the States, or on the distribution of adding those citations and references to with the Federal program, it has power and responsibilities among the the authorized State rules in 40 CFR appropriately maintained the Federal various levels of government, as part 272. The EPA is not codifying the references in order to reserve the EPA’s specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 authorization of Florida’s revisions at authority to implement these non- FR 43255, August 10, 1999), because it this time. However, the EPA reserves delegable provisions (see F.A.C. 62– merely authorizes State requirements as the ability to amend 40 CFR part 272, 730.020(3)(b)). part of the State RCRA hazardous waste subpart K, for the authorization of VIII. Who handles permits after the program without altering the Florida’s program changes at a later authorization takes effect? relationship or the distribution of power date. and responsibilities established by When final authorization takes effect, XI. Statutory and Executive Order RCRA. This action also is not subject to Florida will issue permits for all the Reviews Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, provisions for which it is authorized April 23, 1997), because it is not This action is not a significant and will administer the permits it economically significant and it does not issues. The EPA will continue to regulatory action subject to review by make decisions based on environmental administer any RCRA hazardous waste health or safety risks. This action is not (OMB) under Executive Orders 12866 permits or portions of permits that the

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subject to Executive Order 13211, Hazardous waste, Hazardous waste implemented by NMFS under the ‘‘Actions Concerning Regulations That transportation, Incorporation by authority of the Magnuson-Stevens reference, Indian lands, Distribution, or Use’’ (66 FR 28355, May Intergovernmental relations, Penalties, Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by 22, 2001), because it is not a significant Reporting and recordkeeping regulations at 50 CFR part 622. regulatory action under Executive Order requirements. Regulations at 50 CFR 622.193(a)(2) 12866. specify the 2026 recreational ACL for Authority: This action is issued under the Under RCRA section 3006(b), the EPA golden tilefish at 2,741 fish and the authority of sections 2002(a), 3006, and grants a state’s application for recreational AMs. The recreational AMs 7004(b) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act as authorization as long as the state meets state, in part, that NMFS will project the amended, 42 U.S.C. 6912(a), 6926, and the criteria required by RCRA. It would length of the recreational fishing season 6974(b). thus be inconsistent with applicable law for golden tilefish based on catch rates Dated: March 9, 2026. for the EPA, when it reviews a state from the previous fishing year and Kevin J. McOmber, authorization application, to require the annually announce the end date of the Regional Administrator. use of any particular voluntary recreational season [50 CFR consensus standard in place of another [FR Doc. 2026–05862 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] 622.193(a)(2)]. The fishing year and standard that otherwise satisfies the season for recreational harvest of golden requirements of RCRA. Thus, the tilefish started on January 1, 2026. Data requirements of section 12(d) of the from the NMFS Southeast Fisheries National Technology Transfer and Science Center informed NMFS’ Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. projection that recreational landings 272 note) do not apply. As required by will reach the recreational ACL for 2026 section 3 of Executive Order 12988 (61 by March 27. Therefore, NMFS FR 4729, February 7, 1996), in issuing announces that the last day of the 50 CFR Part 622 this rule, the EPA has taken the recreational season for golden tilefish is necessary steps to eliminate drafting March 26, 2026. The 2026 recreational [Docket No. 231101–0256] errors and ambiguity, minimize fishing season for golden tilefish in the RTID 0648–XF558 potential litigation, and provide a clear South Atlantic EEZ is closed starting on legal standard for affected conduct. The March 27, 2026, and continues to be Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South EPA has complied with Executive Order closed through the end of the calendar Atlantic; 2026 Recreational Season 12630 (53 FR 8859, March 15, 1988), by year. During the recreational closure, Announcement and Closure Date for examining the takings implications of the bag and possession limits for golden Golden Tilefish in the South Atlantic this action in accordance with the tilefish in or from the South Atlantic ‘‘Attorney General’s Supplemental AGENCY EEZ are zero. The next recreational Guidelines for the Evaluation of Risk fishing season for golden tilefish begins and Avoidance of Unanticipated on January 1, 2027. Takings’’ issued under the executive Commerce. order. This action does not impose an : Temporary rule; closure. ACTIONinformation collection burden under the NMFS issues this action pursuant to provisions of the Paperwork Reduction : NMFS announces the closure SUMMARY section 305(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). date of the 2026 recreational fishing Act. This action is required by 50 CFR ‘‘Burden’’ is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). season for golden tilefish in the 622.193(a)(2), which was issued The Congressional Review Act, 5 exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the pursuant to section 304(b) of the U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small South Atlantic. The 2026 recreational Magnuson-Stevens Act, and is exempt Business Regulatory Enforcement fishing season for golden tilefish in the from review under Executive Order Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides South Atlantic EEZ is closed starting on 12866. that before a rule may take effect, the March 27, 2026. This closure is Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), there agency promulgating the rule must necessary to prevent recreational is good cause to waive prior notice and submit a rule report, which includes a landings of golden tilefish in the South an opportunity for public comment on copy of the rule, to each House of the Atlantic EEZ from exceeding the this action, as notice and comment are Congress and to the Comptroller General recreational annual catch limit (ACL) unnecessary and contrary to the public of the United States. The EPA will and to protect the golden tilefish interest. Such procedures are submit a report containing this resource from overfishing. unnecessary because the rule that document and other required : This closure is effective from DATES established the recreational ACL and information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. March 27 through December 31, 2026. AMs for golden tilefish has already been House of Representatives, and the : subject to notice and comment, and all Comptroller General of the United Karla Gore, NMFS Southeast Regional that remains is to notify the public of States prior to publication in the Office, telephone: 727–824–5305, email: the end date of the recreational season. Federal Register. A major rule cannot karla.gore@noaa.gov. Such procedures are contrary to the take effect until 60 days after it is : The public interest because of the need to published in the Federal Register. This immediately implement this action to snapper-grouper fishery of the South action is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined prevent overfishing of the golden Atlantic includes golden tilefish and is by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). This final action will tilefish stock. The recreational ACL will managed under the Fishery be effective May 26, 2026. soon be reached and prior notice and Management Plan for the Snapper- List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 271 opportunity for public comment would Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic require additional time, potentially Environmental protection, Region (FMP). The FMP was prepared resulting in a harvest well in excess of Administrative practice and procedure, by NMFS and the South Atlantic the established ACL. Confidential business information, Fishery Management Council, and is

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objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens the time of all openings and closures of For the reasons just stated, there is fishing seasons, other than the also good cause to waive the 30-day Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and the beginning and end of the calendar delay in the effectiveness of this action Northern Pacific Halibut Act. Persons fishing year, is 1200 hours, A.l.t. under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). holding quota share receive an annual (§ 679.23(b)). Therefore, if gear is allocation of IFQ. Persons receiving an deployed to fish for halibut in the annual allocation of IFQ are authorized commercial fishery off Alaska before David R. Blankinship, to harvest IFQ species within specified 1200 hours, A.l.t., on March 26, 2026, limitations. Further information on the then IFQ or CDQ sablefish caught from Acting Director, Office of Sustainable that deployment may not be retained. If implementation of the IFQ Program, and a vessel operator holds both halibut IFQ the rationale supporting it, are [FR Doc. 2026–05873 Filed 3–24–26; 4:15 pm] or CDQ and sablefish IFQ or CDQ, and contained in the preamble to the final the operator intends to retain sablefish rule implementing the IFQ Program published in the Federal Register, on March 26, then the vessel should deploy its commercial fishing gear after November 9, 1993 (58 FR 59375) and subsequent amendments. 1200 hours, A.l.t. IPHC regulations close the halibut IFQ Directed fishing for sablefish using and CDQ fishery at 2359 hours, A.l.t., on fixed gear in any IFQ regulatory area is December 7, 2026, and NMFS will close authorized only during the period 50 CFR Part 679 the Alaska sablefish IFQ and CDQ specified by the Regional Administrator, fishery at 1200 hours, A.l.t., on Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional [Docket No. 260305–0066 and 260305–0067] Administrator), who must take into December 7, 2026 (§ 679.23(b)). RTID 0648–XF542 account the opening date of the halibut Therefore, if gear is deployed to fish for season when determining the opening halibut in the commercial fishery off Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic date for sablefish for the purposes of Alaska after 1200 hours, A.l.t., on Zone Off Alaska; Sablefish Managed reducing bycatch and regulatory December 7, 2026, then IFQ and CDQ Under the Individual Fishing Quota discards between the two fisheries (50 sablefish caught from that deployment Program CFR 679.23(g)(1)). This announcement may only be retained up to the is consistent with and required by Maximum Retainable Amount (MRA), AGENCY§ 679.23(g)(1), which requires that the except for catch of sablefish with directed fishing season for sablefish longline pot gear in the Gulf of Alaska managed under the IFQ Program be (§ 679.23(g)(2)) which must be treated as Commerce. specified by the Regional Administrator a prohibited species. If an individual : Temporary rule; opening. ACTION aboard a vessel holds both unused and announced by publication in the Federal Register. Fishing for CDQ halibut IFQ or CDQ and sablefish IFQ or : NMFS is opening directed SUMMARY CDQ, and the operator intends to retain sablefish with fixed gear under an fishing for sablefish with fixed gear sablefish on December 7, 2026, after approved CDQ allocation may occur managed under the Individual Fishing 1200 hours, A.l.t., then the vessel may only during the IFQ fishing season Quota (IFQ) Program and the specified pursuant to § 679.23(e)(4)(ii) only retain IFQ or CDQ sablefish in Community Development Quota (CDQ) and (g)(1). accordance with the MRA regulations at Program. The season will open at 1200 These season dates for sablefish IFQ 50 CFR 679.20(e). hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March and CDQ fishing facilitate coordination 26, 2026, and will close at 1200 hours, between the sablefish season, chosen by A.l.t., December 7, 2026. These dates are NMFS issues this action pursuant to the Regional Administrator, and the the same as the 2026 commercial section 305(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens halibut season, adopted by the IPHC. halibut fishery dates adopted by the Act. This action is required by 50 CFR The directed fishing season for sablefish International Pacific Halibut part 679, which was issued pursuant to with fixed gear managed under the IFQ Commission (IPHC), except the hours section 304(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Program will open 1200 hours, A.l.t., are not the same. The IFQ and CDQ Act, and is exempt from review under March 26, 2026, and will close 1200 halibut season dates are specified by a hours, A.l.t., December 7, 2026. This separate publication in the Federal Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), there period runs concurrently with the IFQ Register of annual management is good cause to waive prior notice and season for Pacific halibut announced by measures, which should be referenced an opportunity for public comment on the IPHC, except the hours are not the for the halibut-specific opening and this action, as notice and comment same. The IFQ and CDQ halibut season closure times. would be impracticable and contrary to will be specified by a separate : Effective 1200 hours, A.l.t., DATES the public interest, as it would delay the publication in the Federal Register of March 26, 2026, until 1200 hours, A.l.t., opening of the sablefish fishery thereby annual management measures pursuant December 7, 2026. preventing holders of sablefish IFQ and to 50 CFR 300.62. : CDQ from participating in the Alaska There is a difference in the time of Andrew Olson, 907–586–7228. day for opening and closing the halibut sablefish IFQ and CDQ fishery, : Beginning increasing bycatch and regulatory IFQ and CDQ commercial fishery and the Alaska sablefish IFQ and CDQ discards between the sablefish fishery in 1995, fishing for Pacific halibut and sablefish with fixed gear in the IFQ commercial fishery. IPHC regulations and the halibut fishery, and preventing the accomplishment of the management regulatory areas defined in 50 CFR 679.2 open the halibut IFQ and CDQ fishery objective for simultaneous opening of has been managed under the IFQ at 0600 hours, A.l.t., on March 26, 2026, and NMFS will open the Alaska these two fisheries that are managed Program. The IFQ Program is a regulatory regime designed to promote sablefish IFQ and CDQ fishery at 1200 under the same IFQ Program. NMFS was unable to publish a notice the conservation and management of hours, A.l.t., on March 26, 2026, pursuant to regulations that require that providing time for public comment these fisheries and to further the

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because the relevant information for allocations, and halibut season dates for opening the Alaska sablefish IFQ and the fisheries. CDQ fishery only became available as of There is good cause under 5 U.S.C. David R. Blankinship, March 23, 2026. In addition, NMFS 553(d)(3) to establish an effective date Acting Director, Office of Sustainable developed this action to open the less than 30 days after date of Alaska sablefish IFQ and CDQ fishery publication. This finding is based upon concurrently with the halibut IFQ and [FR Doc. 2026–05858 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] the reasons provided above for waiver of CDQ fishery as quickly as possible given prior notice and opportunity for public the other rulemakings necessary to comment. provide notice of the harvest limits,

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costs and benefits before issuing any good cause to make this correction rule that would impose spending costs effective upon publication. contains notices to the public of the proposedon State, local, or tribal governments in issuance of rules and regulations. Thepurpose of these notices is to give interestedthe aggregate, or on the private sector, OPM has examined the impact of this persons an opportunity to participate in thein any 1 year of $100 million in 1995 rule making prior to the adoption of the finalrule as required by Executive Orders dollars, updated annually for inflation. rules.12866 and 13563, which direct agencies That threshold is currently to assess all costs and benefits of approximately $206 million. This available regulatory alternatives and, if rulemaking will not result in the OFFICE OF PERSONNEL regulation is necessary, to select expenditure by State, local, or tribal MANAGEMENT regulatory approaches that maximize governments, in the aggregate, or by the net benefits (including potential 5 CFR Part 430 private sector, in excess of the economic, environmental, public, threshold. Thus, no written assessment [Docket ID OPM–2025–0273] health, and safety effects, distributive of unfunded mandates is required. impacts, and equity). A regulatory RIN 3206–AP06 Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 impact analysis must be prepared for U.S.C. 3501–3521) rules that have an annual effect on the Performance Appraisal for General economy of $100 million or more or The Paperwork Reduction Act, Public Schedule, Prevailing Rate, and Certain adversely affect in a material way the Law 96–511, does not apply to this rule. Other Employees; Correction economy, a sector of the economy, Signing Statement : Office of Personnel AGENCYproductivity, competition, jobs, the Management. The Director of OPM, Scott Kupor, environment, public health or safety, or reviewed and approved this document : Proposed rule; correction. State, local, or tribal governments or ACTIONand has authorized the undersigned to communities. This final rule is not a : The Office of Personnel electronically sign and submit this SUMMARYManagement (OPM) is correcting a document to the Office of the Federal section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as proposed rule that published in the Register for publication. supplemented by Executive Order February 24, 2026, issue of the Federal 13563. Therefore, this rule is not subject Office of Personnel Management. Register. The proposed rule contained to Executive Order 14192. Jerson Matias, missing FR citation information, and Regulatory Flexibility Act Federal Register Liaison. this corrects that error. : This correction is effective on The Director of the Office of [FR Doc. 2026–05857 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] DATESMarch 26, 2026. Personnel Management certifies that BILLING CODE 6325–39–P this regulation will not have a : significant impact on a substantial Noah Peters, Senior Advisor to the number of small entities because it Director, by email at applies only to Federal agencies and employeeaccountability@opm.gov or by employees. phone at (202) 606–2930. : In the Federalism proposed rule ‘‘Performance Appraisal This rule will not have substantial [Docket No. FAA–2026–2725; Project for General Schedule, Prevailing Rate, direct effects on the States, on the Identifier AD–2025–00999–T] and Certain Other Employees’’ relationship between the National (Document Number 2026–03619), Government and the States, or on published at 91 FR 8780 on February 24, Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 2026, within the ‘‘Conforming Company Airplanes Amendments’’ paragraph on page 8787, levels of government. Therefore, in in the third column, the FR citation ‘‘90 accordance with Executive Order 13132, AGENCYFR xxxxx (MM, DD, YYYY)’’ is it is determined that this rule does not corrected to read ‘‘91 FR 10904 (March : Notice of proposed rulemaking have sufficient federalism implications ACTION5, 2026)’’. (NPRM). to warrant preparation of a Federalism This correction of the proposed rule Assessment. : The FAA proposes to adopt a provides readers with complete SUMMARYCivil Justice Reform information that was missing from the new airworthiness directive (AD) of the certain The Boeing Company Model This rule meets the applicable proposed rule. Therefore, OPM has 737–700, –700C, –800, and –900ER standard set forth in section 3(a) and determined, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. series airplanes. This proposed AD was (b)(2) of Executive Order 12988. 553(b)(3)(B), that prior notice and prompted by a leak through the form-in- Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of place (FiP) gasket at the engine fuel opportunity for public comment is 1995 unnecessary. Public comment could not shutoff valve access panel found during Section 202 of the Unfunded inform this process in any meaningful a leak check. This proposed AD would Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) way. We have further determined that, require a detailed inspection of the left requires that agencies assess anticipated under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the agency has and right side FiP gasket at the engine

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fuel shutoff valve access panel, for beginning of your comments. The most drainage provision in the wing leading helpful comments reference a specific edge area. This condition, if not correct sealant installation, a fluid leak portion of the proposal, explain the addressed, could result in fuel leaking test of the engine fuel shutoff valve reason for any recommended change, onto the engine exhaust nozzle and a access panels for any leak, and and include supporting data. The FAA applicable on-condition actions. The consequent fire on the ground. Boeing determined that Model 737– will consider all comments received by FAA is proposing this AD to address the 700, –700C, –800, and –900ER series the closing date and may amend this unsafe condition on these products. airplanes are also subject to the proposal because of those comments. : The FAA must receive comments DATES Except for Confidential Business identified unsafe condition due to on this proposed AD by May 11, 2026. Information (CBI) as described in the design similarity of the FiP gasket. The ADDRESSES following paragraph, and other FAA is considering separate rulemaking using the procedures found in 14 CFR information as described in 14 CFR for the affected Boeing Company Model 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 11.35, the FAA will post all comments 737–8, 737–9, and 737–8200 airplanes. methods: received, without change, to • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to FAA’s Determination regulations.gov, including any personal regulations.gov. Follow the instructions The FAA is issuing this NPRM after information you provide. The agency for submitting comments. determining that the unsafe condition will also post a report summarizing each • Fax: 202–493–2251. described previously is likely to exist or substantive verbal contact received • Mail: U.S. Department of about this NPRM. develop on other products of the same type design. Confidential Business Information CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail actually treated as private by its owner. The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Under the Freedom of Information Act Requirements Bulletin 737–57A1359 p.m., Monday through Friday, except (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt RB, dated October 3, 2025. This material Federal holidays. from public disclosure. If your specifies procedures for a detailed comments responsive to this NPRM inspection of the FiP gasket at the contain commercial or financial engine fuel shutoff valve access panel of No. FAA–2026–2725; or in person at information that is customarily treated the left and right side wing for correct as private, that you actually treat as sealant installation, a fluid leak test of private, and that is relevant or the engine fuel shutoff valve access responsive to this NPRM, it is important panels for any leak, and applicable on- contains this NPRM, any comments that you clearly designate the submitted condition actions. On-condition actions received, and other information. The comments as CBI. Please mark each include replacing the FiP gasket, street address for Docket Operations is page of your submission containing CBI repairing any leaks, and repeating the listed above. as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such leak test until no leak is found. marked submissions as confidential This material is reasonably available • For Boeing material identified in under the FOIA, and they will not be because the interested parties have this proposed AD, contact Boeing placed in the public docket of this access to it through their normal course Commercial Airplanes, Attention: NPRM. Submissions containing CBI of business or by the means identified Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), should be sent to Erica Bayles, Aviation in the section. ADDRESSES2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Proposed AD Requirements in This Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: NPRM 562–797–1717; website 907–271–5844; email: erica.e.bayles@myboeingfleet.com. This proposed AD would require faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA accomplishing the actions specified in receives that is not specifically FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, the material already described, except as designated as CBI will be placed in the Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South discussed under ‘‘Differences Between public docket for this rulemaking. 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For this Proposed AD and the Referenced information on the availability of this Material,’’ and except for any material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. The FAA has received a report differences identified as exceptions in It is also available at regulations.gov indicating a leak through the FiP gasket the regulatory text of this proposed AD. under Docket No. FAA–2026–2725. at the engine fuel shutoff valve access For information on the procedures and : panel was found during a leak check, compliance times, see this material at Erica Bayles, Aviation Safety Engineer, completed as part of a non-conformance regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, disposition for the Boeing Company 2026–2725. WA 98198; phone: 907–271–5844; Model 737–8, 737–9, and 737–8200 Differences Between This Proposed AD email: erica.e.bayles@faa.gov. airplanes. An investigation found that and the Referenced Material the fairing requirements of the engine : fuel shutoff valve access panel caused Since Boeing Alert Requirements Comments Invited thin regions of the FiP gasket. This Bulletin 737–57A1359 RB, dated The FAA invites you to send any caused the manufacturer to apply non- October 3, 2025, was issued, the FAA written relevant data, views, or permitted sealant after the initial FiP has determined more airplanes are gasket had cured, which resulted in an arguments about this proposal. Send affected by the unsafe condition. The uneven sealing surface on the engine line numbers affected are 2438 through your comments using a method listed under the section. Include fuel shutoff valve access panel and leak. 2598 inclusive, 2600 through 2721 ADDRESSES Non-conforming FiP gasket installations ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2026–2725; Project inclusive, 2723 through 2813 inclusive, may compromise the designated Identifier AD–2025–00999–T’’ at the 2815 through 2930 inclusive, 2932

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through 3068 inclusive, 3070 through Where Boeing Alert Requirements (h)(2) through (4) of this proposed AD 3323 inclusive, 3325 through 3425 accordingly. Bulletin 737–57A1359 RB, dated inclusive, 3427 through 3521 inclusive, October 3, 2025, specifies to do 3523 through 3611 inclusive, 3613 applicable on-condition corrective through 3701 inclusive, 3703 through The FAA estimates that this AD, if actions if any leak is found, for this 3791 inclusive, and 3793 through 3833 adopted as proposed, would affect 1,030 proposed AD, if any leak is found the inclusive. The FAA has added these airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA FiP gasket must be replaced. The FAA lines numbers to the applicability in estimates the following costs to comply has added exceptions in paragraphs paragraph (c) of this proposed AD. with this proposed AD: C OSTIMATED EOSTS Cost per product operators

Inspection ........................................................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $87,550

Leak test ......................................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. 0 85 87,550

results of the proposed inspection. The number of aircraft that might need these costs to do any necessary replacements agency has no way of determining the replacements: that would be required based on the -C C N ONDITION OSTS Cost per product

Replacement ............................................ 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ...... Negligible ................................................. $170

The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates The FAA determined that this for the on-condition repairs specified in proposed AD would not have federalism ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding this proposed AD. implications under Executive Order the following new airworthiness 13132. This proposed AD would not The FAA has included all known directive: have a substantial direct effect on the costs in its cost estimate. According to The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– States, on the relationship between the the manufacturer, however, some or all 2026–2725; Project Identifier AD–2025– national government and the States, or of the costs of this proposed AD may be 00999–T. on the distribution of power and covered under warranty, thereby (a) Comments Due Date reducing the cost impact on affected The FAA must receive comments on this operators. airworthiness directive (AD) by May 11, 2026. certify this proposed regulation: None. (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (3) Would not have a significant This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737–700, –700C, –800, and –900ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–57A1359 RB, dated October 3, 2025; and airplanes having line numbers 2438 through 2598 inclusive, 2600 through 2721 inclusive, 2723 through 2813 inclusive, 2815 through 2930 inclusive, 2932 through 3068 inclusive, 3070 through 3323 inclusive, Safety. 3325 through 3425 inclusive, 3427 through 3521 inclusive, 3523 through 3611 inclusive, The Proposed Amendment 3613 through 3701 inclusive, 3703 through 3791 inclusive, and 3793 through 3833 inclusive. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. This AD was prompted by a leak through the form-in-place (FiP) gasket at the engine fuel shutoff valve access panel found during

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Issued on March 23, 2026. shutoff valve access panel in less than two a leak check. An investigation found that the minutes, the fluid leak test has failed’’, this fairing requirements of the engine fuel Peter A. White, AD requires replacing that text with ‘‘If any shutoff valve access panel caused thin Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate water leaks from the engine fuel shutoff valve regions of the FiP gasket, which caused non- Management Division, Aircraft Certification access panel in less than two minutes, the permitted sealant to be applied after the Service. fluid leak test has failed. Replace the FiP initial FiP gasket had cured, resulting in an gasket in accordance with Figure 4 and uneven sealing surface on the engine fuel [FR Doc. 2026–05843 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] repeat the leak test until no leak is found’’. shutoff valve access panel and leak. The FAA is issuing this AD to address incorrect or (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance missing sealant installation. The unsafe (AMOCs) condition, if not addressed, could result in DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (1) The Manager, AIR–520, Continued fuel leaking onto the engine exhaust nozzle Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the and a possible fire on the ground. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 26 CFR Part 300 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector [REG–108673–25] or responsible Flight Standards Office, as done. (g) Required Actions RIN 1545–BR56 to the manager of the Continued Operational Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this Safety Branch, send it to the attention of the Preparer Tax Identification Number AD: At the applicable times specified in the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (PTIN) User Fee Update; Hearing ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert Information may be emailed to: AMOC@Requirements Bulletin 737–57A1359 RB, faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, : Internal Revenue Service (IRS), AGENCYdated October 3, 2025, do all applicable Treasury. actions identified in, and in accordance with, : Notice of proposed rulemaking; the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing of the responsible Flight Standards Office. ACTIONnotice of hearing. Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–57A1359 (2) An AMOC that provides an acceptable RB, dated October 3, 2025. level of safety may be used for any repair, : This document provides a Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for modification, or alteration required by this SUMMARYaccomplishing the actions required by this notice of public hearing on the notice of AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Organization Designation Authorization proposed rulemaking (REG–108673–25) Bulletin 737–57A1359, dated October 3, (ODA) that has been authorized by the 2025, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Manager, AIR–520, Continued Operational Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The Requirements Bulletin 737–57A1359 RB, Safety Branch, FAA, to make those findings. notice of proposed rulemaking by cross- dated October 3, 2025. To be approved, the repair method, reference to the interim final regulations modification deviation, or alteration (h) Exceptions to Requirements Bulletin deviation must meet the certification basis of Specifications Tuesday, September 30, 2025, proposed the airplane, and the approval must (1) Where the Compliance Time columns to amend the current regulations to specifically refer to this AD. of the tables in the ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph reduce from $11 to $10 the amount of (j) Additional Information of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737– the user fee imposed on tax return 57A1359 RB, dated October 3, 2025, refer to For more information about this AD, preparers to apply for or renew a the original issue date of Requirements contact Erica Bayles, Aviation Safety preparer tax identification number Bulletin 737–57A1359 RB, this AD requires Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des (PTIN) plus an amount payable directly using the effective date of this AD. Moines, WA 98198; phone: 907–271–5844; to the third party contractor. (2) Where Table 1 and Table 2 in the email: erica.e.bayles@faa.gov. Compliance and Accomplishment : The hearing is scheduled to be DATES(k) Material Incorporated by Reference Instructions paragraphs of Boeing Alert held on April 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Requirements Bulletin 737–57A1359 RB, The IRS must receive speakers’ outlines approved the incorporation by reference of dated October 3, 2025, specifies ‘‘Do a fluid of the topics to be discussed by April 2, the material listed in this paragraph under 5 leak test of the engine fuel shutoff valve 2026. If no outlines are received by U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. access panel for any leak. If any leak is April 2, 2026, the hearing will be found, do all applicable on-condition cancelled. corrective action(s) and repeat the leak test until no leak is found’’, this AD requires : The hearing is being held in ADDRESSES(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin replacing that text with ‘‘Do a fluid leak test the Auditorium, at the Internal Revenue 737–57A1359 RB, dated October 3, 2025. of the engine fuel shutoff valve access panel Service Building, 1111 Constitution for any leak. If any leak is found, replace the Avenue NW, Washington, DC. Due to (3) For Boeing material identified in this FiP gasket and repeat the leak test until no AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, leak is found’’. security procedures, visitors must enter Attention: Contractual & Data Services (3) Where step 4. b. of Appendix A in at the Constitution Avenue entrance. In (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110– Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737– addition, all visitors must present a SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 57A1359 RB, dated October 3, 2025, specifies valid photo identification to enter the 562–797–1717; website myboeingfleet.com. ‘‘If any water leaks from the engine fuel building. Because of access restrictions, (4) You may view this material at the FAA, shutoff valve access panel in less than two visitors will not be admitted beyond the Airworthiness Products Section, Operational minutes, the fluid leak test has failed’’, this immediate entrance area more than 30 Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des AD requires replacing that text with ‘‘If any minutes before the hearing starts. Moines, WA. For information on the water leaks from the engine fuel shutoff valve availability of this material at the FAA, call access panel in less than two minutes, the Participants may alternatively testify or 206–231–3195. fluid leak test has failed. Replace the FiP attend the hearing by telephone. (5) You may view this material at the gasket in accordance with Figure 3 and Send an outline of topic submission repeat the leak test until no leak is found’’. electronically via the Federal (4) Where step 4. b. of Appendix B in eRulemaking Portal at Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737– www.regulations.gov (indicate IRS and 57A1359 RB, dated October 3, 2025, specifies REG–108673–25). Send paper ‘‘If any water leaks from the engine fuel

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The subject line of the email must submissions to CC:PA:01:PR, (REG– Reduction Program language; new and 108673–25), Room 5503, Internal contain the regulation number (REG– renumbered rules; replacement of Revenue Service, P.O. Box 7604, Ben 108673–25) and the language ‘‘ATTEND duplicative language with references to Franklin Station, Washington, DC In Person.’’ For example, the subject state statute and federal regulations;

1. line may say: Request to ATTEND updated definitions; consolidation of 14 Hearing In Person for REG–108673–25. chapters into 8 chapters; and minor : Requests to attend the public hearing clarifications to language and grammar. Concerning the proposed regulations, must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET by The EPA is also proposing to correct the Jamie Song, (202) 317–6845 (not a toll- April 22, 2026. erroneous incorporation of several rules free number); concerning submissions of Individuals who want to attend the into the Iowa SIP pursuant to section requests to testify, attend, or to be public hearing by telephone without 110(k)(6) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). placed on the building access list to testifying must also send an email to These revisions do not decrease the attend the public hearing, the publichearings@irs.gov to receive the stringency of the SIP or have an adverse Publications and Regulations Section at telephone number and access code for effect on air quality. The EPA’s (202) 317–6901 (not toll-free number) or the hearing. The subject line of the proposed approval of this rule revision by email at publichearings@irs.gov email must contain the regulation is in accordance with the requirements (preferred). number (REG–108673–25) and the of the CAA. : The language ‘‘ATTEND Hearing DATESsubject of the hearing is the notice of Telephonically.’’ For example, the proposed rulemaking (REG–108673–25) subject line may say: Request to ADDRESSESATTEND Hearing Telephonically for identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R07– Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (90 FR REG–108673–25. Requests to attend the OAR–2026–1156 to https://46777). hearing must be received by 5:00 p.m. The rules of 26 CFR 601.601(a)(3) ET by April 22, 2026. apply to the hearing. Individuals who Hearings will be made accessible to wish to testify at the hearing must people with disabilities. To request must include the Docket ID No. for this submit an outline of the topics to be special assistance during a hearing rulemaking. Comments received will be discussed and the time to be devoted to please contact the Publications and posted without change to https://each topic by April 2, 2026. A period of Regulations Section by sending an email 10 minutes will be allotted to each to publichearings@irs.gov (preferred) or personal information provided. For testimony. by telephone at (202) 317–6901 (not a detailed instructions on sending An agenda showing the scheduling of toll-free number) by April 16, 2026. comments and additional information the speakers will be prepared after the Any additional questions regarding on the rulemaking process, see the deadline for receiving outlines has speaking at or attending the hearing may ‘‘Written Comments’’ heading of the passed. Copies of the agenda will be also be emailed to publichearings@ section of available at the hearing and via irs.gov. this document. www.regulations.gov under the title of Supporting & Related Material. If no : Oluwafunmilayo A. Taylor, outline of the topics to be discussed is Allyson Prue, Environmental Protection Section Chief, Publications and Regulations received by April 2, 2026, the hearing Agency, Region 7 Office, Air Quality Section, Associate Chief Counsel, (Procedure will be cancelled and a notice of Planning Branch, 11201 Renner and Administration). cancellation of the public hearing will Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219; [FR Doc. 2026–05896 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] be published in the Federal Register. telephone number: (913) 551–7277; BILLING CODE 4831–GV–P Individuals who want to testify in email address: prue.allyson@epa.gov. person must send an email to : publichearings@irs.gov to have their Throughout this document ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ name added to the building access list. and ‘‘our’’ refer to the EPA. AGENCY The subject line of the email must contain the regulation number (REG– 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 108673–25) and the language ‘‘TESTIFY I. Written Comments [EPA–R07–OAR–2026–1156; FRL–13242– In Person.’’ For example, the subject II. What is being addressed in this document? 01–R7] line may say: Request to TESTIFY In III. What SIP revisions are being proposed by Person at Hearing for REG–108673–25. the EPA? Air Plan Approval; Iowa; Revisions to Individuals who want to testify by IV. What Operating Permit Program plan Iowa Air Quality Regulations revisions are being proposed by the EPA? telephone must send an email to V. Have the requirements for approval of a publichearings@irs.gov to receive the AGENCY SIP and the Operating Permit Program telephone number and access code for Plan revisions been met? the hearing. The subject line of the ACTION VI. CAA 110(k)(6) Error Correction email must contain the regulation VII. What action is the EPA taking? number (REG–108673–25) and the SUMMARY VIII. Incorporation by Reference Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve language ‘‘TESTIFY Telephonically.’’ IX. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews revisions to the Iowa State For example, the subject line may say: I. Written Comments Implementation Plan (SIP) and the Request to TESTIFY Telephonically at Operating Permit Program to Submit your comments, identified by Hearing for REG–108673–25. Individuals who want to attend the incorporate recent changes to the Iowa Docket ID No. EPA–R07–OAR–2026– public hearing in person without Administrative Code (IAC). The 1156, at https://www.regulations.gov. testifying must also send an email to revisions include removal of the publichearings@irs.gov to have their Voluntary Operating Permit Program edited or removed from Regulations.gov. name added to the building access list. language; removal of the Emission The EPA may publish any comment

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previously SIP approved and is Chapter 20—SCOPE OF TITLE— received to its public docket. Do not relocated to the revised Chapter 21, DEFINITIONS is rescinded. Most submit electronically any information definitions previously located in this where it retains its SIP approval. you consider to be Confidential Chapter 29—QUALIFICATIONS IN chapter have been moved to the revised Business Information (CBI) or other VISUAL DETERMINATION OF THE Chapters 21, 22, or 23. Numerous OPACITY OF EMISSIONS is rescinded. definitions from this chapter were no restricted by statute. Multimedia IAC 567–29.1 of this chapter was longer relevant because the terms no submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be previously SIP approved and is longer appear in section 567 of the Iowa accompanied by a written comment. relocated to the revised Chapter 21, Code and were therefore deleted. The written comment is considered the where it retains its SIP approval. Chapter 21—COMPLIANCE is retitled official comment and should include Chapter 31—NONATTAINMENT COMPLIANCE, EXCESS EMISSIONS, discussion of all points you wish to AREAS is retitled NONATTAINMENT AND MEASUREMENT OF EMISSIONS. make. The EPA will generally not NEW SOURCE REVIEW. Revisions to Revisions to this chapter include the consider comments or comment this chapter include the removal of removal of the Emission Reduction contents located outside of the primary language referencing nonattainment Program language; adoption by submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or areas, because Iowa no longer has any reference of federal language; other file sharing system). For areas designated nonattainment prior to incorporation of rules from the now- May 18, 1998; updated citations; and removed Chapters 24, 25, 26, and 29; minor revisions to grammar and removal of numerous definitions; wording. updated citations; and minor revisions Chapter 33—SPECIAL to grammar and wording. REGULATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 22—CONTROLLING https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR POLLUTION—PERMITS is retitled STATIONARY SOURCES— CONTROLLING AIR POLLUTION— II. What is being addressed in this PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING. document? DETERIORATION (PSD) OF AIR Revisions to SIP-approved text at IAC QUALITY is retitled CONSTRUCTION 567–22.1 through IAC 567–22.10 and The EPA is proposing to approve PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR IAC 567–22.200 through IAC 567– revisions to the Iowa SIP and Title V STATIONARY SOURCES— 22.209 include the removal of the Operating Permit Program received on PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT Voluntary Operating Permit Program; July 26, 2024. All revisions were DETERIORIATION (PSD). Revisions to incorporation of rules from the now- completed due to a new administrative this chapter include numerous removed Chapters 20 and 28; language process required by Executive Order 10 adoptions by reference of federal relocation; updated citations; and minor (E.O.–10), issued by the Iowa Governor language, removal of redundant revisions to grammar and wording. in January 2023. The revisions are to language, updated citations, and minor Additionally, SIP-approved text at IAC section 567—Iowa Air Quality revisions to grammar and wording. 567–22.105(2)‘‘i’’(5) and IAC 567– Regulations. The revisions to the Iowa 22.300 were relocated to Chapter 24. B. EPA Analysis of SIP Revisions SIP and Title V Operating Permit Chapter 23—EMISSION STANDARDS Program are specified in sections III.–IV. The EPA reviewed the submitted SIP is retitled AIR EMISSION STANDARDS. below. Additionally, the EPA is revisions in accordance with the anti- Revisions to this chapter include proposing multiple CAA 110(k)(6) error backsliding provisions of CAA section removal of redundant language; updated corrections in this rulemaking. The full 110(l). While most revisions were citations; and minor revisions to text of the rule revision as well as the administrative in nature, Iowa also grammar and wording. EPA’s analysis of the revisions can be requested removal of the Emission Chapter 24—EXCESS EMISSIONS is found in the technical support Reduction Program (IAC 567–21.3) and retitled OPERATING PERMITS. This documents (TSD) included in the docket the Voluntary Operating Permits chapter incorporates two SIP-approved for this action. Program (IAC 567–22.200 through IAC sections from the former Chapter 22. 567–22.209). The SIP-approved sections are located CAA sections 111 and 112 allow the The EPA approved the Emission in IAC 567–24.105(2)‘‘i’’(5) and IAC EPA to delegate authority to states for Reduction Program as part of the SIP on 567–24.300 in the submitted revisions. New Source Performance Standards May 31, 1972 (37 FR 10842). The Revisions to SIP-approved sections are (NSPS) and National Emission program provided a mechanism for administrative in nature and include Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants sources to reduce emissions in exchange updated citations and minor revisions to (NESHAPs). The EPA has delegated for a variance or for an extension of a grammar and wording. authority to Iowa for approved portions variance granted by IDNR. The EPA Chapter 25—MEASUREMENT OF of these sections of the CAA. Changes finds that while IDNR removed the EMISSIONS is rescinded. IAC 567–25.1 made to Iowa’s Chapter 23 pertaining to Emission Reduction Program from its was previously SIP approved and is new and revised NSPS and NESHAPs regulations, it also strengthened its relocated to the new Chapter 21, with are not directly approved into the SIP, existing variance language by requiring the exception of IAC 567–25.1(12), but rather, are adopted by reference. the State to weigh the impact on public which retains its SIP approval. Thus, EPA is not proposing to approve health that the variance would create Chapter 26—PREVENTION OF AIR the changes to Chapter 23 of the Iowa versus the potential hazard to health or POLLUTION EMERGENCY EPISODES Administrative Code into the state’s SIP. property that alternative methods of is rescinded. All sections were III. What SIP revisions are being compliance may impact. If IDNR previously SIP approved and are proposed by the EPA? concludes that emissions caused by the relocated to the new Chapter 21, where variance would harm public health, they retain SIP approval. A. Revisions to the Iowa SIP IDNR would not grant the variance, and Chapter 28—AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS is rescinded. the removal of the Emission Reduction Iowa requested the following Program from the SIP does not impact IAC 567–28.1 of this chapter was revisions to SIP-approved chapters:

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lead, particulate matter, and sulfur 22.1 and IAC 567–22.10(1) are retained this analysis. In addition, the EPA notes dioxide. Each federally approved SIP in the Title V Operating Permit Program. that IDNR retains discretion to use protects air quality primarily by Chapter 23—EMISSION STANDARDS existing enforcement authorities to addressing air pollution at its point of is retitled AIR EMISSION STANDARDS. obtain emission reductions in exchange origin through air pollution regulations Iowa has requested the EPA approve the for granting a variance. Therefore, the and control strategies. definitions at IAC 567–23.1(4) into the EPA concludes that removing the CAA section 110(k)(6), authorizes the Title V Operating Permit Program. The Emission Reduction Program from the EPA, when it ‘‘determines that [its] terms were previously approved into the SIP does not interfere with any action approving, disapproving, or Title V Operating Permit Program but applicable requirement concerning promulgating any plan or plan revision were relocated to IAC 567–23.1(4). attainment and reasonable further (or part thereof) . . . was in error,’’ to Chapter 24—EXCESS EMISSIONS is progress under CAA section 110(l). ‘‘revise such action as appropriate.’’ retitled OPERATING PERMITS. This The EPA approved IDNR’s voluntary CAA section 110(k)(6) provides the EPA chapter incorporates the operating operating permit (VOP) program as part with the authority to make corrections permit rules from the former Chapter 22. of the SIP on April 30, 1996 (61 FR to prior SIP actions that are Revisions to this chapter include 18958). This program primarily served subsequently found to be in error in the removal of the Voluntary Operating as a CAA section 112(l) mechanism to same manner as the prior action and do Permit Program language; numerous establish federally enforceable so without requiring any further adoptions by reference of federal operational limits to restrict potential to submission from the state. While section language; removal of redundant emit (PTE) to avoid Title V and other 110(k)(6) provides the EPA with the language and of provisions requiring major source requirements. The program authority to correct its own ‘‘error,’’ that copies of Title V operating permit also provided a mechanism to limit nowhere does this provision or any applications be submitted to EPA emissions of criteria pollutants, and the other provision in the CAA define what Region 7; updated citations; and minor EPA approved it as part of the SIP under qualifies as ‘‘error.’’ Thus, the term revisions to grammar and wording. As CAA section 110. should be given its ordinary meaning. discussed in section III. of this proposed In 2015, IDNR removed the VOP See Johnson v. United States, 559 U.S. rule, the VOP Program is not a required program rules from the Iowa 133, 138 (2010). The plain language, program of the Title V Operating Permit Administrative Code because it every day meaning of ‘‘error’’ Program. determined that the construction permit encompasses all unintentional, incorrect Chapter 30—FEES is retained. program could provide a mechanism to or wrong actions or mistakes; see Error, Revisions to this chapter include issue synthetic minor permits. Prior to MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S COLLEGIATE addition of clarifying language, removal removing VOP program rules, IDNR DICTIONARY (11th ed. 2004) (‘‘an act of redundant language, and updated either modified construction permits or that through ignorance, deficiency, or citations. issued new construction permits for accident departs from or fails to achieve VOP facilities, as necessary, as V. Have the requirements for approval what should be done’’). described in the ‘‘Voluntary Operating of a SIP and the Operating Permit In this rulemaking, the EPA proposes Permit Background and Summary’’ Program plan revisions been met? to remove IAC 567—Chapter 27, IAC document in the docket for this 567—Subrule 23.1(1), IAC 567—Subrule The State submission has met the rulemaking. 22.1(3)‘‘b’’(8), and IAC 567-Subrule public notice requirements for SIP The VOP program is not a required 22.7(2)‘‘f’’ from the Iowa SIP under CAA submissions in accordance with 40 CFR program under CAA section 110. The section 110(k)(6). On November 19, 51.102. The submission also satisfied EPA finds that Iowa’s Chapter 22 2025, Iowa concurred with removal of the completeness criteria of 40 CFR part construction permit rules provide these provisions. Because Iowa agrees 51, appendix V. The State provided adequate authority for limiting a with the EPA that these chapters were public notice on this SIP revision from source’s PTE of criteria pollutants to approved into the SIP in error, the EPA December 27, 2023, to January 30, 2024, below major source thresholds. As such, interprets the state’s concurrence as a and received no comments. In addition, Iowa’s removal of the VOP regulations withdrawal of Iowa’s request that the as explained above and in more detail from the SIP does not interfere with any EPA approve revisions to these chapters in the technical support documents applicable requirement concerning into the SIP. which is part of this document, the attainment and reasonable further The EPA determined during its revision meets the substantive SIP progress under CAA section 110(l). review of this rulemaking that these four requirements of the CAA, including rules were inappropriate for inclusion IV. What Operating Permit Program section 110 and implementing into the SIP because they are not related plan revisions are being proposed by regulations. to implementation, maintenance, or the EPA? VI. CAA 110(k)(6) Error Correction enforcement of the NAAQS or otherwise The EPA is proposing the following required by the CAA to be included in A. Background revisions to the Operating Permit the SIP. The analysis of each provision Program: A SIP is a federally enforceable proposed for removal from Iowa’s SIP is collection of regulations and documents Chapter 22—CONTROLLING discussed below and in the TSDs for used by a state, territory, or local air POLLUTION—PERMITS is retitled this action. district to implement, maintain, and CONTROLLING AIR POLLUTION— B. Analysis of IAC 567—Chapter 27— enforce the National Ambient Air CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING. Certificate of Acceptance Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to Revisions to IAC 567–22.2 and IAC 567– Congress enacted the CAA in 1970. fulfill other requirements of the CAA 22.3(6) include language relocation, CAA section 110(a)(1) requires each that require SIP measures (e.g., updated citations, and minor revisions measures addressing regional haze state to submit a SIP to the EPA that to grammar and wording. IAC 567– provides for the implementation, under CAA section 169A). 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revision to Polk County’s air pollution state and local agencies submitted D. Analysis of IAC 567—Subrule thousands of regulations to the EPA for ordinances was approved on September 25.1(12)—Alternative Emission Control inclusion in SIPs to meet new federal 21, 2021 (86 FR 52413). Program Trade Off Sulfur Dioxide CEMS requirements. In many cases, states Requirements Pursuant to 40 CFR 51.232, a state submitted entire air pollution program may assign legal authority to carry out During its review of this rulemaking, regulations, including many elements the state implementation plan within a the EPA determined that IAC 567– not required by the CAA. Due to time local agency’s jurisdiction if the plan 25.1(12) was approved into the Iowa SIP and resource constraints, the EPA’s demonstrates that the local agency has in error on September 12, 1985 (50 FR review of these submittals focused the necessary legal authority to carry out 37176). IAC 567–25.1(12) requires primarily on the rules addressing the the plan. The state provides this sources with an approved alternative new substantive requirements of the demonstration in an infrastructure SIP emission control program under IAC CAA, and we approved many other submission which provides the 567–22.7(1) that involves the trade-off of elements into the SIP with minimal necessary structural requirements for sulfur dioxide emissions to install, review. We now recognize that some of each new or revised NAAQS. The EPA’s calibrate, maintain and operate a these elements are appropriate for state most recent approval of Iowa’s continuous emissions monitoring and local agencies to adopt and demonstration that its local agencies system (CEMS) for sulfur dioxide. At the implement, but not as federally have the legal authority to carry out the time that the EPA approved IAC 567– enforceable SIP requirements. SIP appears in EPA’s August 23, 2021, 25.1(12) into the SIP, IAC 567–22.7(1) Chapter 27—Certificate of approval of Iowa’s infrastructure SIP for was not part of the SIP, and has not Acceptancewas first approved into the the 2015 ozone NAAQS. See 86 FR 1 been subsequently approved. Therefore Iowa SIP on May 31, 1972 (37 FR 46984. the requirement for a source with an 10842). The EPA approved subsequent EPA’s approval of county air quality approved alternative emission control administrative revisions on September ordinances into the SIP does not depend program to operate a sulfur dioxide 12, 1985 (50 FR 37176) and June 29, on whether a county has a certificate of CEMs was not an enforceable 1990 (55 FR 26690). Chapter 27 acceptance from the state. Furthermore, requirement of the SIP. provides political subdivisions, such as EPA’s approval of the state’s Iowa moved the requirements of IAC municipalities and counties, with the infrastructure SIP submission does not 567–25.1(12) to IAC 567–22.7(2)‘‘f’’. conditions necessary to obtain and depend on whether a local agency has Accordingly, EPA is proposing to maintain a certificate of acceptance obtained a certificate of acceptance remove IAC 567–25.1(12) from the SIP issued by the state for a local air issued under Chapter 27. Therefore, the because it was not an enforceable pollution control program. This chapter EPA proposes to remove Chapter 27 requirement of the SIP and is therefore is administrative in nature, and includes from the Iowa SIP because the EPA not required by the CAA for requirements related to the local approved Chapter 27 in error and it is implementation, maintenance, or agency’s legal authority, enforcement not required by the CAA for enforcement of the NAAQS. program, staffing requirements, office implementation, maintenance, or space, staff transportation, and control E. Analysis of IAC 567—Subrule enforcement of the NAAQS. program activities. 23.1(1)—In General The Linn County and Polk County C. Analysis of IAC 567—Subrule In its July 16, 2024, submittal, Iowa local air programs are currently the only 22.1(3)‘‘b’’(8)—Application for a Case- excluded its revision to IAC 567–23.1(1) two local air programs in Iowa with by-Case MACT Determination from the SIP. IAC 567–23.1(1) states that certificates of acceptance issued under During the review of this rulemaking, the NSPS shall apply as specified in IAC the authority of IAC 567—Chapter 27. the EPA determined that IAC 567– 567–23.1(2), which is not approved into Each county implements its own air 22.1(3)‘‘b’’(8)—Application for a case- the SIP. In addition, the rule states that pollution control ordinances, and is by-case MACT determination-be the NESHAPs shall apply as specified in responsible for inspections of facilities, removed from the Iowa SIP. This IAC 567–23.1(3), which is not approved tracking emissions data, air quality subrule was approved into the Iowa SIP into the SIP. Finally, the rule requires monitoring, and compliance at major on December 3, 1999 (64 FR 67784). IAC compliance with all other emission and minor facilities within its area of 567–22.1(3)‘‘b’’(8) provides the standards to be in accordance with jurisdiction. The state retains requirements for sources to apply for a Chapter 21—Compliance, a chapter concurrent enforcement authority. Iowa case-by-case maximum achievable which is approved into the SIP, and submits each county’s air pollution control technology (MACT) does not rely on IAC 567–23.1(1) in control ordinances to the EPA for determination in a construction permit order to be enforceable. approval into the SIP. The EPA first application for the construction or During its review of this rulemaking, approved Linn County’s air pollution reconstruction of a major source of the EPA determined that IAC 567– control ordinances into the Iowa SIP on hazardous air pollutants. Case-by-case 23.1(1) was approved into the Iowa SIP August 15, 1989 (54 FR 33526) and has MACT determinations are required by in error on May 31, 1972 (37 FR 10842). approved subsequent revisions, with the CAA section 112(j) and 40 CFR part 63, This subrule is a general provision that most recent revision approved on July 1, subpart B if EPA misses the deadline for pertains to federal standards, such as 2023 (89 FR 54362). The EPA first promulgating a section 112(d) standard the NSPS and NESHAPs, and requires approved a portion of Polk County’s air by more than 18 months. Accordingly, compliance with regulations that are not pollution ordinances into the Iowa SIP the EPA is proposing to remove IAC approved into the SIP. Iowa requests on August 15, 1989 (54 FR 33528), 567–22.1(3)‘‘b’’(8) from the Iowa SIP delegation of certain NSPS and subsequently approving most of the because it relates to section 112 NESHAPs under a delegation agreement remaining ordinances on November 29, requirements and the control of air with the EPA. For these reasons, the 1989 (56 FR 60924). The most recent 2toxics rather than criteria pollutants and is therefore not required by the CAA for Iowa’s Certificate of Acceptance regulations See https://www.epa.gov/ia/delegation- implementation, maintenance, or 1 2were initially codified in Chapter 3 of the Iowa authority-iowa-new-source-performance-standards- enforcement of the NAAQS. Administrative Code air regulations. and-national-emission-standards.

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1. Incorporation by Reference IX. Statutory and Executive Order EPA is proposing to remove IAC 567– Reviews 23.1(1) from the Iowa SIP because it is In this document, the EPA is not required by the CAA for proposing to include regulatory text in Under the CAA, the Administrator is implementation, maintenance, or an EPA final rule that includes required to approve a SIP submission enforcement of the NAAQS. incorporation by reference. In that complies with the provisions of the F. Section 193 ‘‘Anti-Backsliding’’ accordance with requirements of 1 CFR CAA and applicable Federal regulations. Analysis 51.5, and as discussed in section III. of 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). this preamble, the EPA is proposing the Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, CAA section 193 provides that, for incorporation by reference of section EPA’s role is to approve state choices, SIP control requirements in effect before 567, Title II of the Iowa Air Quality provided that they meet the criteria of November 15, 1990, any ‘‘modification’’ Administrative Regulations, which the CAA. Accordingly, this action thereof must ‘‘insure[ ] equivalent or regulates air quality in the state of Iowa: merely approves state law as meeting greater emissions reductions’’ of the air • Chapter 21—Compliance, Excess Federal requirements and does not pollutant for which the area is in Emissions, and Measurement of impose additional requirements beyond nonattainment. 42 U.S.C. 7515. Emissions, which provides provisions those imposed by state law. For that Congress added this provision in the for air quality compliance, excess reason, this action: 1990 Amendments as part of an effort to emissions, and measurement of • Is not a significant regulatory action ensure adequate support for NAAQS emissions; attainment and maintenance. Consistent subject to review by the Office of • Chapter 22—Controlling Air with the provision’s plain text, Management and Budget under Congress’ intent in adopting this Pollution, which provides provisions for Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, provision was to provide a ‘back-up’ air quality construction permitting as October 4, 1993); anti-backsliding provision for well as applicable air quality • Is not subject to Executive Order nonattainment areas beyond what was definitions; 14192 (90 FR 9065, February 6, 2025) provided by 110(l).As a general matter, • Chapter 23—Air Emission because SIP actions are exempt from 3this ‘‘anti-backsliding’’ analysis is Standards, which provides provisions review under Executive Order 12866; required when modifying SIP control for air emission standards as well as • Does not impose an information requirements, whether through section applicable air quality definitions; collection burden under the provisions 110(k)(6) or otherwise, if the • Chapter 24—Operating Permits, of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 modification impacts pre-1990 control which includes provisions for Title V U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); requirements in a nonattainment area. Operating Permits, Acid Rain Permits, • Is certified as not having a All areas of Iowa are designated in and Small Source Operating Permits; significant economic impact on a attainment or maintenance of each • Chapter 30—Fees, which defines substantial number of small entities NAAQS. See 40 CFR 81.316. As a result, specific air quality fees owed by air under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 the EPA’s proposed removal of the contaminant sources; U.S.C. 601 et seq.); above rules from the Iowa SIP is not • Chapter 31—Nonattainment New • Does not contain any unfunded subject to the general savings clause in Source Review, which provisions for the CAA section 193. mandate or significantly or uniquely preconstruction review and permitting affect small governments, as described VII. What action is the EPA taking? program applicable to new or modified in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act major sources of air pollutants in areas The EPA is proposing to amend the of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); that do not meet the National Ambient Iowa SIP and Title V Operating Permit • Does not have federalism Air Quality Standards (NAAQS); and Program by approving the State’s implications as specified in Executive • Chapter 33—Construction Permit request to revise section 567, Title II— Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, Requirements for Major Stationary Iowa Air Quality Regulations. In 1999); Sources—Prevention of Significant addition, the EPA is proposing to • Is not subject to Executive Order Deterioration (PSD), which provides remove IAC 567—Chapter 27, IAC 567– 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) provisions for the preconstruction 22.1(3)‘‘b’’(8), IAC 567–23.1(1), and IAC because it approves a state program; permitting program applicable to new or 567–25.1(12) from the Iowa SIP under • Is not a significant regulatory action modified major stationary sources of air the authority of CAA section 110(k)(6) subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR pollutants. because EPA’s previous approval of 28355, May 22, 2001); and these rules into the Iowa SIP was in The EPA is also proposing to remove • Is not subject to requirements of error. We are processing this as a rules that were previously incorporated section 12(d) of the National proposed action because we are by reference from the Iowa SIP. In Technology Transfer and Advancement soliciting comments on this proposed accordance with the requirements of 1 Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because action. The EPA is soliciting comment CFR 51.5, the EPA is proposing to application of those requirements would on the substantive and administrative remove IAC 567—Chapter 27, IAC 567– be inconsistent with the CAA. revisions detailed in this proposal and 22.1(3)‘‘b’’(8), IAC 567–23.1(1), and IAC the TSD. The EPA is not soliciting 567–25.1(12) discussed in section VI. of In addition, the SIP is not approved comment on existing rule text that has this preamble and as set forth below in to apply on any Indian reservation land been previously approved by the EPA the proposed revision to 40 CFR part 52. or in any other area where EPA or an into the SIP. Final rulemaking will The EPA has made, and will continue Indian Tribe has demonstrated that a occur after consideration of any to make, these materials generally Tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of comments. available through https:// Indian country, the rule does not have www.regulations.gov and at the EPA Tribal implications and will not impose Region 7 Office (please contact the substantial direct costs on Tribal See, e.g., Senate Debate on the 1990 3 person identified in the governments or preempt Tribal law as Amendments to the CAA Conference Report (Oct. 26, 1990), 1990 CAA Legis. Hist. 1097, 1126–1127 specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 section of this (Comments of Senator Chafee, R–RI, primary drafter FR 67249, November 9, 2000). preamble for more information). of CAA Amendments of 1990).

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List of Subjects ■ b. Revise the center heading ‘‘Chapter Pollution Emergency Episodes’’ and the 21—Compliance’’ to read ‘‘Chapter 21— entries ‘‘567–26.1’’, ‘‘567–26.2’’, ‘‘567– 40 CFR Part 52 Compliance, Excess Emissions, and 26.3’’, and ‘‘567–26.4’’. Environmental protection, Air Measurement of Emissions’’ and the ■ h. Remove the center heading pollution control, Incorporation by entries ‘‘567–21.1’’, ‘‘567–21.2’’, ‘‘567– ‘‘Chapter 27—Certificate of Acceptance’’ reference, Intergovernmental relations, 21.3’’, ‘‘567–21.4’’, ‘‘567–21.5’’, and and the entries ‘‘567–27.1’’, ‘‘567–27.2’’, Particulate matter, Reporting and ‘‘567–21.6’’ and add the entries ‘‘567– ‘‘567–27.3’’, ‘‘567–27.4’’, and ‘‘567– recordkeeping requirements, Volatile 21.7’’, ‘‘567–21.8’’, ‘‘567–21.10’’, ‘‘567– 27.5’’. organic compounds. 21.13’’, ‘‘567–21.14’’, ‘‘567–21.15’’, ■ i. Remove the center heading ‘‘567–21.16’’, and ‘‘567–21.17’’. ‘‘Chapter 28—Ambient Air Quality 40 CFR Part 70 ■ c. Revise the center heading ‘‘Chapter Standards’’ and the entry ‘‘567–28.1’’. Environmental protection, 22—Controlling Pollution’’ to read ■ j. Remove the center heading ‘‘Chapter Administrative practice and procedure, ‘‘Chapter 22—Controlling Air Pollution’’ 29—Qualification in Visual Air pollution control, Intergovernmental and the entries ‘‘567–22.1’’, 567–22.2’’, Determination of the Opacity of relations, Operating permits, Reporting ‘‘567–22.3’’, 567–22.4’’, ‘‘567–22.5’’, Emissions’’ and the entry ‘‘567–29.1’’. and recordkeeping requirements. ‘‘567–22.8’’, ‘‘567–22.9’’, and ‘‘567– ■ k. Revise the center heading ‘‘Chapter 22.10’’; add the entry ‘‘567–22.11’’; and Dated: March 13, 2026. 31—Nonattainment Areas’’ to read remove the entries ‘‘567–22.105’’, ‘‘567– James Macy, ‘‘Chapter 31—Nonattainment New 22.200’’, ‘‘567–22.201’’, ‘‘567–22.202’’, Regional Administrator, Region 7. Source Review’’ and the entries ‘‘567– ‘‘567–22.203’’, ‘‘567–22.204’’, ‘‘567– 31.1’’, ‘‘567–31.3’’, ‘‘567–31.4’’, ‘‘567– For the reasons stated in the 22.205’’, ‘‘567–22.206’’, ‘‘567–22.207’’, 31.9’’, and ‘‘567–31.10’’ and remove preamble, the EPA proposes to amend ‘‘567–22.208’’, ‘‘567–22.209’’, and ‘‘567– entries ‘‘567–31.2 and 567–31.20’’. 40 CFR parts 52 and 70 as set forth 22.300’’. below: ■ l. Revise the center heading ‘‘Chapter ■ d. Revise the center heading ‘‘Chapter 33—Special Regulations and 23—Emission Standards for PART 52—APPROVAL AND Construction Permit Requirements for Contaminants’’ to read ‘‘Chapter 23–Air PROMULGATION OF Major Stationary Sources—Prevention Emission Standards’’ and the entries IMPLEMENTATION PLANS of Significant Deterioration (PSD) of Air ‘‘567–23.1’’, ‘‘567–23.2’’, ‘‘567–23.3’’, Quality’’ to read ‘‘Chapter 33– and ‘‘567–23.4’’. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 52 Construction Permit Requirements for ■ e. Revise the center heading ‘‘Chapter Major Stationary Sources—Prevention 24—Excess Emissions’’ to read ‘‘Chapter Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. of Significant Deterioration (PSD)’’ and 24–Operating Permits’’; remove the the entries ‘‘567–33.1’’, ‘‘567–33.3’’, entries ‘‘567–24.1’’ and 567–24.2’’; and Subpart Q—Iowa ‘‘567–33.9’’, and 567–33.10’’. add the entries ‘‘567–24.105’’ and ‘‘567– ■ 2. In § 52.820, in the table in The revisions and additions read as 24.300’’. paragraph (c): ■ f. Remove the center heading follows: ■ a. Remove the center heading ‘‘Chapter 25—Measurement of § 52.820 Identification of plan. ‘‘Chapter 20—Scope of Title— Emissions’’ and the entry ‘‘567–25.1’’. * * * * * Definitions’’ and the entries ‘‘567–20.1’’, ■ g. Remove the center heading ‘‘567–20.2’’, and ‘‘567–20.3’’. ‘‘Chapter 26—Prevention of Air (c) * * * EPA-A R PPROVED OWA State effective date Iowa Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Commission [567] ***** Chapter 21—Compliance, Excess Emissions, and Measurement of Emissions**

567–21.1 ........ Definitions and compliance re-

quirements.

567–21.2 ........ Variances ................................ 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the

567–21.4 ........ Circumvention of rules ............ 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the

567–21.5 ........ Evidence used in establishing

that a violation has occurred or is occurring.

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567–21.6 ........ Temporary electricity genera-

tion for disaster situations.

567–21.7 ........ Excess emission reporting ...... 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the

567–21.8 ........ Maintenance and repair re-

quirements.

567–21.10 ...... Testing and sampling of new

and existing equipment.

567–21.13 ...... Methodology and qualified ob-

server.

567–21.14 ...... Prevention of air pollution

emergency episodes—gen- eral.

567–21.15 ...... Episode criteria ....................... 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the

567–21.16 ...... Preplanned abatement strate-

gies.

567–21.17 ...... Actions taken during episodes 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the

Chapter 22—Controlling Air Pollution

567–22.1 ........ Definitions and permit require- IThe definitions for ‘‘anaerobic

ments for new or existing lagoon,’’ ‘‘odor,’’ ‘‘odorous stationary sources. substance,’’ ‘‘odorous sub- stance source’’ are not SIP approved.

567–22.2 ........ Processing permit applications 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the

567–22.3 ........ Issuing permits ........................ 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the Subrule 22.3(6) is not SIP ap-

proved.

567–22.4 ........ Major stationary sources lo-

cated in areas designated attainment or unclassified (PSD).

567–22.5 ........ Major stationary sources lo-

cated in areas designated nonattainment.

567–22.8 ........ Permit by rule .......................... 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the

567–22.9 ........ Special requirements for visi-

bility protection.

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567–22.10 ...... Permitting requirements for

country grain elevators, country grain terminal ele- vators, grain terminal ele- vators and feed mill equip- ment.

567–22.11 ...... Ambient air quality standards 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the

Chapter 23—Air Emission Standards

567–23.1 ........ Emission standards ................. 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the ISubrules 23.1(1)–(5) are not

SIP approved.

567–23.2 ........ Open burning .......................... 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the Subrule 23.2(3)j is not SIP ap-

proved. Variances from opening burning rule 23.2(2) are subject to EPA approval.

567–23.3 ........ Specific contaminants ............. 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the Subrule 23.3(3)‘‘(d)’’ is not SIP

approved.

567–23.4 ........ Specific processes .................. 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the Subrule 23.4(10) is not SIP

approved.

Chapter 24—Operating Permits

567–24.105 .... Title V permit applications ....... 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the Only subparagraph

24.105(2)i(5) is SIP ap- proved.

567–24.300 .... Operating permit by rule for

small sources.

Chapter 31—Nonattainment New Source Review

567–31.1 ........ Permit requirements relating to

nonattainment area.

567–31.3 ........ Nonattainment new source re-

view (NNSR) requirements for areas designated non- attainment.

567–31.4 ........ Preconstruction review permit

program.

567–31.9 ........ Actuals PALs ........................... 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the

567–31.10 ...... Validity of rules ........................ 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the

Chapter 33—Construction Permit Requirements for Major Stationary Sources—Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

567–33.1 ........ Purpose ................................... 6/19/2024 [Date of publication of the final rule in the

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567–33.3 ........ PSD construction permit re- IProvisions of the 2010 PM 2.5 quirements for major sta- PSD-Increments, SILs, and

tionary sources. SMCs rule are excluded from 33.3(20) and are not SIP approved.

567–33.9 ........ Plantwide applicability limita-

tions.

567–33.10 ...... Exceptions to adoption by ref-

erence.

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• *** * * * made available online at https://** AGENCY PART 70—STATE OPERATING PERMIT 40 CFR Part 261 PROGRAMS the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business [EPA–R06–RCRA–2025–13174; FRL–13174– ■ 3. The authority citation for part 70 Information (CBI), or other information 01–R6] Do not submit information that you Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq. System; Identification and Listing of consider to be CBI or otherwise ■ 4. Appendix A to part 70 is amended Hazardous Waste protected through https://by adding paragraph (aa) under ‘‘Iowa’’ www.regulations.gov, or email. The AGENCYto read as follows: Federal regulations.gov website is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which Appendix A to Part 70—Approval ACTION means the EPA will not know your Status of State and Local Operating identity or contact information unless Permits Programs SUMMARY you provide it in the body of your Agency (EPA) is proposing to grant an * * * * * comment. If you send an email exclusion from the list of hazardous comment directly to the EPA without waste to WRB Refining LP (Petitioner) Iowa going through https://regulations.gov, located in Borger, Texas. This action * * * * * your email address will be responds to a petition to exclude (or (aa) The Iowa Department of Natural automatically captured and included as delist) up to 700 cubic yards per year of Resources submitted for program approval part of the comment that is placed in the F037 (petroleum refinery sludge) solids revisions to rules 567—Chapter 22 and 567– public docket and made available on the to be removed from stormwater storage 30.4 on July 26, 2024. Rules 567–22.100 internet. If you submit an electronic tanks for a continuous delisting. If EPA through 567–22.300(12) are now located in comment, the EPA recommends that approves the petition for delisting, the Chapter 24 and are referred to as 567–24.100 you include your name and other waste will be disposed of in a Subtitle through 567–24.300(12). Rules 567–22.117 contact information in the body of your D landfill. EPA is proposing to grant the through 567–22.119 (now 567–24.117 comment with any CBI you submit. If petition based on an evaluation of through 567–24.119) as well as rules 567– the EPA cannot read your comment due waste-specific information provided by 22.210 through 567–22.299 (now 567–24.210 to technical difficulties and cannot the Petitioner. through 567–24.299) remain reserved and are contact you for clarification, EPA may : Comments on this proposed not part 70 approved. Previously part 70 DATES not be able to consider your comment. exclusion must be received by April 27, approved rules 567–22.200 through 567– Electronic files should avoid the use of 2026. 22.209 (now 567–24.200 through 567–24.209) special characters, any form of have been reserved as a part of this approval : Submit your comments by ADDRESSES encryption and be free of any defects or and are no longer part 70 approved. viruses. Revisions were also made to rule 567–30.4. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://Numerous definitions located in 576–22.1, Docket: The index to the docket for www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line 567–22.10(1), and 567–23.1(4) retain part 70 this action is available electronically at approval. The state effective date is June 19, https://www.regulations.gov. Although Email: dixon.eshala@epa.gov. 2024. The proposed revision effective date is listed in the index, some information is Instructions: The EPA must receive [date 30 days after date of publication of the not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other your comments by April 27, 2026. final rule in the Federal Register]. Direct your comments to Docket ID No. * * * * * restricted by statute. Certain other EPA–R06–RCRA–2025–13174. The material, such as copyrighted material, EPA’s policy is that all comments [FR Doc. 2026–05875 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] will be publicly available only in hard received will be included in the public copy. docket without change and may be

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Individual waste streams may vary, You can view and copy the delisting C. Paperwork Reduction Act D. Regulatory Flexibility Act depending on raw materials, industrial petition and associated publicly E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act available docket materials through processes, and other factors. Thus, F. Executive Order 13132: Federalism while a waste described in part 261 https://www.regulations.gov at: EPA, G. Executive Order 13175: Consultation regulations or resulting from the Region 6, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 500, and Coordination with Indian Tribal operation of the mixture or derived-from Dallas, Texas 75270. The EPA facility is Governments open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rules generally is hazardous, a specific H. Executive Order 13045: Protection of waste from an individual facility may Monday through Friday, excluding Children from Environmental Health not be hazardous. Federal holidays. We recommend that Risks and Safety Risks For this reason, 40 CFR 260.20 and 40 you telephone Harry Shah, at (214) 665– I. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That CFR 260.22 provide an exclusion 6457, before visiting the Region 6 office. procedure, called delisting, which Interested persons wanting to examine Distribution or Use allows the petitioner to prove that the these documents should make an J. National Technology Transfer and EPA should not regulate a specific waste appointment with the office. Advancement Act from a particular generating facility as a : I. Overview Information hazardous waste. E’shala Dixon, RCRA Permits & Solid The EPA is proposing to grant a May Waste Section (LCR–RP), Land, B. What is a delisting petition, and what 2020 petition submitted by WRB Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, does it require of a Petitioner? Refining LP to exclude (or delist) up to EPA Region 6, 1201 Elm Street, Suite A delisting petition is a request from 700 cubic yards annually of F037 solids 500, Dallas, TX 75270, telephone a generator to the EPA or an authorized from stormwater tanks at their facility in number: (214) 665–6592; email address: state to exclude wastes from the list of Borger, Texas. dixon.eshala@epa.gov. hazardous wastes. The generator The Petitioner requested a one-time : petitions the EPA because it does not delisting of 7,000 cubic yards of consider the waste as hazardous under stormwater tank solids on the basis that RCRA regulations. the solids would not meet the original I. Overview Information For a delisting petition, the petitioner criteria for F037, which would be II. Background must demonstrate that the wastes classified as hazardous waste due to A. What is the history of the delisting generated at a particular facility does ‘‘carry over’’ of waste codes resulting program? not meet any of the criteria for which B. What is a delisting petition, and what from RCRA’s ‘‘mixture and derived from the waste was listed. The criteria for does it require of a Petitioner? rules.’’ EPA granted that one-time which the EPA lists a waste are in 40 C. What factors must the EPA consider in delisting request in 2025. In the deciding whether to grant a delisting CFR part 261. Petition, Petitioners also requested a petition? In addition, under 40 CFR 260.22, a continuous delisting for ongoing III. EPA’s Evaluation of the Waste petitioner must prove that the waste stormwater tank solids cleanout. This Information and Data does not exhibit any of the hazardous proposal responds to that portion of the A. What waste did the Petitioner petition waste characteristics (that is, Petition and proposes to grant a the EPA to delist? ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and B. How did the Petitioner generate the continuous delisting to clean out toxicity) and must present sufficient waste? stormwater tanks annually. information for EPA to decide whether C. How did the Petitioner sample and II. Background factors other than those for which the analyze the petitioned waste? D. What factors did the EPA consider in wastes was listed warrant retaining it as A. What is the history of the delisting deciding whether to grant the delisting a hazardous waste. program? petition? Generators remain obligated under E. How did the EPA evaluate the risk of The EPA published an amended list RCRA to confirm whether their waste delisting this waste? of hazardous wastes from non-specific remains non-hazardous based on the F. What did the EPA conclude? and specific sources on January 16, hazardous waste characteristics even if IV. Conditions of Exclusion 1981, as part of its final and interim EPA has ‘‘delisted’’ the waste. A. How will the Petitioner manage the final regulations implementing section waste if it is delisted? C. What factors must the EPA consider 3001 of RCRA. The EPA has amended B. What is the maximum allowable in deciding whether to grant a delisting this list several times and codifies the concentration of hazardous constituents petition? list in 40 CFR 261.31 and 40 CFR in the waste? C. How frequently must the Petitioner test Besides considering the criteria in 40 261.32. the waste? The EPA lists these wastes as CFR 260.22(a) and 3001(f) of RCRA 42 D. What data must the Petitioner submit? hazardous because (1) the wastes U.S.C. 6921(f), EPA must consider any E. What happens if the Petitioner fails to typically and frequently exhibits one or factors (including additional meet the conditions of the exclusion? more of the characteristics of hazardous constituents) aside from those for which F. What must the Petitioner do if the wastes identified in subpart C of 40 CFR EPA listed the waste, if a reasonable process changes? part 261 (that is, ignitability, corrosivity, basis exists that these additional factors V. When would the EPA finalize the reactivity, and toxicity), (2) the wastes could cause the waste to be hazardous. proposed delisting exclusion? The EPA must also consider met the criteria for listing contained in VI. How would this action affect states? hazardous waste mixtures containing 40 CFR 261.11(a)(2) or (a)(3), or (3) the VII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory listed hazardous waste and wastes wastes are mixed with or derived from Planning and Review and Executive derived from treating, storing, or the treatment, storage or disposal of Order 13563: Improving Regulation and disposing of listed hazardous waste. See such characteristic and listed waste and 40 CFR part 261.3 (a)(2)(iii) and (iv) and which therefore become hazardous B. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory (c)(2)(i), called the ‘‘mixture’’ and under 40 CFR 261.3(a)(2)(iv) or (c)(2)(i), Planning and Review and Executive ‘‘derived-from’’ rules, respectively. known as the mixture or derived-from Order 13563: Improving Regulation and These wastes are also eligible for rules, respectively.

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The stormwater tank solids originate generated, WRB Refining LP assumes exclusion and remain hazardous wastes from operation of the wastewater until they are excluded. that solids removed from the stormwater treatment system at the Facility. tanks bear the F037 (primary oil/water/ III. EPA’s Evaluation of the Waste Petitioners explain that to the extent solids separation sludge) listing when Information and Data possible, hydrocarbons present in generated. refinery wastewaters from various A. What waste did the Petitioner In an effort to restore capacity of four sources (e.g., crude oil, API separator petition the EPA to delist? stormwater tanks, Petitioner will sludge, DAF float, etc.) are recovered remove accumulated solids from the through a ‘‘slop system,’’ which has the In May 2020, WRB Refining LP stormwater tanks annually. This process purpose of oil recovery. petitioned the EPA to exclude from the will typically occur within a calendar Oily waste streams are routed to the list of hazardous wastes contained in 40 year. Stormwater solids will be removed storage tanks from collection system CFR 261.31, 7,000 cubic yards of using a variety of mechanical means, piping and/or smaller tanks for stormwater tank solids (F037) generated which generally consists of dredging, recovery. The recovered oil is further from its facility in Borger, Texas. EPA excavating, and/or dewatering. processed within the refinery, and the granted the Facility a one-time delisting Mechanical equipment will be utilized separated wastewaters are routed to approval in June 2025 to remove 7,000 to extract solids from the tanks. downstream treatment units and cubic yards of waste for disposal in a ultimately discharged through an subtitle D landfill. In anticipation of C. How did the Petitioner sample and NPDES/TPDES permitted outfall. In more frequent cleanout of the analyze the petitioned waste? addition, refinery stormwater flows to stormwater tanks, Petitioner also those same four stormwater tanks that A total of eight acceptable sample requested a continuous delisting of up are the subject of this proposal. In results were provided by the Petitioner. to 700 cubic yards of stormwater tank general, stormwater from the northern The EPA considered all eight samples of solids annually. portion of the Natural Gas Liquids Plant the stormwater tank solids, and the flows to the North Drop Out Basin for B. How did the Petitioner generate the landfill disposal scenario was modeled primary solids removal and then to the waste? using the Delisting Risk Assessment North Stormwater Tank for secondary Software (DRAS). The worst-case The Facility has been in operation for removal. Stormwater from the southern scenario of the constituents’ approximately 25 years. Gasoline, portion of the Refinery flows to the West concentrations for the F037 solids were diesel, aviation fuel, natural gas liquids, Grit Trap for primary solids removal used as input in the model to determine petroleum coke and solvents are the and then to the West Stormwater Tank if it would meet the hazardous waste principal products produced. The for secondary removal. The Petition criteria for which it was listed. The subject of this delisting petition is solids explains that because these four tanks maximum total and leachate to be removed from four wastewater receive dry weather flows that could be concentrations for the inorganic and tanks (North Stormwater Tank, West considered ‘‘oily,’’ the Petitioner has organic constituents which were found Stormwater Tank, North Drop Out elected to classify them as F037. in the analytical data provided by the Basin, and West Grit Trap) at the The solids within the four tanks are petitioner are presented in table 2. Facility. believed to be classified as F037 when 2—AR/MA D C S F S T ABLENALYTICALESULTSAXIMUMLLOWABLE ELISTING ONCENTRATION OLIDS ROM TORMWATER ANKSWRB R LP B , T EFINING ORGER EXAS Maximum total Maximum TCLP Maximum TCLP Chemical name concentration concentration delisting level (mg/kg) (mg/L) (mg/L)

TAntimony ...................................................................................................................... 3.46 0.0146 1.28E+6

Arsenic ......................................................................................................................... 5.25 0.0138 1.870E+4

Barium .......................................................................................................................... 366 1.55 3.380E+7

Beryllium ...................................................................................................................... 0.0455 0.001 5.500E+5

Cadmium ...................................................................................................................... 0.0515 0.00345 7.070E+4

Chromium .................................................................................................................... 40.40 0.002480 1.620E+4

Cobalt ........................................................................................................................... 6.650 0.0177 1.470E+5

Lead ............................................................................................................................. 150.0 0.0487 1.300E+7

Nickel ........................................................................................................................... 220.0 0.071 9.460E+5

Selenium ...................................................................................................................... 1.000E–10 1.000E–10 4.970E+6

Silver ............................................................................................................................ 0.04 0.001 7.310E+6

Vanadium ..................................................................................................................... 25.20 0.003 6.760E+6

Zinc .............................................................................................................................. 465.0 1.380 1.870E+7

Mercury ........................................................................................................................ 0.079 0.000015 1.080E+7

1,2-Dichlorobenzene .................................................................................................... 0.0495 0.0002 4.850E+7

1,3-Dichlorobenzene .................................................................................................... 0.0495 0.00025 ..............................

1,4-Dichlorobenzene .................................................................................................... 0.085 0.0002 2.450E+6

2,4-Dimethylphenol ...................................................................................................... 0.027 0.0002 7.780E+7

2,4-Dinitrophenol .......................................................................................................... 0.037 0.0002 2.34E+7

4-Nitrophenol ............................................................................................................... 155.0 0.003 ..............................

Acenaphthene .............................................................................................................. 0.09 0.00015 1.380E+7

Anthracene ................................................................................................................... 0.16 0.00015 1.560E+7

Benz(a)anthracene ...................................................................................................... 0.13 0.00015 7.510E+3

Benzo(a)pyrene ........................................................................................................... 0.095 0.0002 557

Benzo(b)fluoranthene .................................................................................................. 0.085 0.0002 4390

Benzo(k)fluoranthene ................................................................................................... 0.08 0.00035 52000

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TBis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ............................................................................................ 0.6 0.0004 1.840E+8

Chrysene ...................................................................................................................... 0.17 0.0004 737000

Di-n-butyl-phthalate ...................................................................................................... 0.002850 0.0004 468000

Dibenz(a,h)anthracene ................................................................................................ 0.03050 0.0003 587

Diethyl Phthalate .......................................................................................................... 0.0085 0.00035 2.52E+9

Dimethyl Phthalate ....................................................................................................... 0.017 0.00025 ..............................

Fluoranthene ................................................................................................................ 0.42 0.0002 4230000

Fluorene ....................................................................................................................... 0.085 0.0002 4230000

Indeno(1,2,3,-cd)pyrene ............................................................................................... 0.06 0.0003 9540

Naphthalene ................................................................................................................. 0.09 0.00235 141000

Phenanthrene .............................................................................................................. 0.6 0.0002 ..............................

Phenol .......................................................................................................................... 0.009 0.0002 5.070E+9

Pyrene .......................................................................................................................... 0.46 0.00015 463000

Pyridine ........................................................................................................................ 0.0075 0.00015 3.600E+7

1,1,1,-Trichloroethane .................................................................................................. 0.00041 0.005 7.700E+8

1,1,-Dichloroethane ...................................................................................................... 0.00041 0.004 5.910E+7

1,2-Dichloroethane ....................................................................................................... 0.00049 0.005 257000

1,4-Dioxane .................................................................................................................. 0.0165 0.41 2510000

Acetone ........................................................................................................................ 0.00165 0.02 4.490E+9

Benzene ....................................................................................................................... 0.095 0.006 759000

Carbon disulfide ........................................................................................................... 0.013 0.009 5.150E+7

Chlorobenzene ............................................................................................................. 0.00049 0.004 3.020E+7

Chloroform ................................................................................................................... 0.00041 0.05 134000

Ethylbenzene ............................................................................................................... 0.00315 0.005 2000000

Styrene ......................................................................................................................... 0.00055 0.005 2.490E+8

Toluene ........................................................................................................................ 0.018 0.005 1.470E+8

Trichloroethene ............................................................................................................ 1.000E+10 0.005 262000

Xylenes, Total .............................................................................................................. 0.0049 0.05 3.140E+8

Notes: These levels represent the highest constituent concentration found in any one sample and does not necessarily represent the specific level found in one sample. and to bioaccumulate; (5) the the petitioned waste and to determine if D. What factors did the EPA consider in persistence in the environment of any the waste would pose a threat to human deciding whether to grant the delisting constituents once released from the petition? health and the environment. The DRAS waste; (6) plausible and specific types of software and associated documentation In reviewing this petition, we management of the petitioned waste; (7) can be found at https://www.epa.gov/ considered the original listing criteria the quantity of waste produced; and (8) hw/hazardous-waste-delisting-risk- and the additional factors required by waste variability. assessment-software-dras. the Hazardous and Solid Waste The EPA must also consider To predict the potential for release to Amendments of 1984 (HSWA). See 222 hazardous wastes mixture containing groundwater from landfilled wastes and of HSWA, 42 U.S.C. 6921(f), and 40 CFR listed hazardous wastes and wastes subsequent routes of exposure to a 260.22(d)(2) through (4). We evaluated derived from treating, storing, or receptor, the DRAS uses dilution the petitioned waste against the listing disposing of listed hazardous waste. See attenuation factors derived from the criteria and factors cited in 40 CFR 40 CFR 261.3(a)(2)(iv) and (c)(2)(i) 261.22(a)(2) and (3). EPA’s Composite Model for leachate called the ‘‘mixture’’ and ‘‘derived- migration with transformation products. In addition to the criteria in 40 CFR from’’ rules, respectively. Mixture and 260.22(a), 261.11(a)(2) and (3), 42 U.S.C. From a release to groundwater, the derived-from wastes are also eligible for 6921(f), and in the background DRAS considers routes of exposure to a exclusion but remain hazardous until documents for the listed wastes, the human receptor through ingestion of excluded. EPA also considered factors (including contaminated groundwater, inhalation E. How did the EPA evaluate the risk of additional constituents) other than those from groundwater while showering, and delisting this waste? for which EPA listed the waste of these dermal contact from groundwater while additional factors could cause the waste bathing. From a release to surface water For this proposed delisting to be hazardous. by erosion of waste from an open determination, we evaluated the risk landfill into stormwater runoff, DRAS Our proposed decision to grant the that the waste would be disposed of as evaluates the exposure to a human Facility’s petition is based on our a non-hazardous waste in a landfill. We receptor by fish ingestion and ingestion evaluation of the wastes for factors or considered transport of waste of drinking water. From the release of criteria which could cause the waste to constituents through groundwater, waste particles and volatile emissions to be hazardous. These factors included: surface water, and air. We evaluated the air from the surface of an open landfill, (1) whether the waste is considered Petitioner’s analysis of the petitioned DRAS considers routes of exposure of acutely toxic; (2) the toxicity of the waste using the Delisting Risk inhalation of volatile constituents, constituents; (3) the concentrations of Assessment Software (DRAS) to predict inhalation of particles, and air the constituents in the waste; (4) the the concentration of hazardous deposition of particles on residential tendency of the constituents to migrate constituents that might be released from

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soil and subsequent ingestion of the procedures to withdraw the exclusion. B. What is the maximum allowable Additionally, the terms of the exclusion concentrations of hazardous contaminated soil by a child. provide that ‘‘any waste volume for constituents in the waste? F. What did EPA conclude? which representative composite The EPA notes that in some instances sampling does not reflect full the maximum allowable total The EPA’s review of this petition compliance with the exclusion criteria constituents’ concentrations provided included consideration of the original must continue to be managed as by the DRAS model exceed 100% of the listing criteria, and the additional hazardous.’’ waste-these DRAS results are an artifact factors required by the Hazardous and If the testing of the waste does not of the risk calculations that do not have Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 demonstrate compliance with the physical meaning. In instances where (HSWA). In making the initial delisting delisting concentrations described in DRAS predicts a maximum constituent determination, the EPA evaluated the section IV.C. above, or other data greater than 100% of the waste (that is, petitioned waste against the listing (including but not limited to leachate greater than 1,000,000 mg/kg or mg/L, criteria and factors cited in 40 CFR data or groundwater monitoring data respectively, for total and TCLP 261.11(a)(2) and (a)(3). Based on this from the final land disposal facility) concentrations), the EPA is not review, the EPA agrees with the relevant to the delisted waste indicates proposing to require the Petitioner to Petitioner that the petitioned waste is that any constituent is at a perform sampling and analysis for that concentration in the waste above the nonhazardous with respect to the constituent and sampling type (total or specified delisting verification original listing criteria. (If the EPA had TCLP). concentrations in table 1, the Petitioner found, based on this review, that the C. How frequently must the Petitioner must notify the Agency within 10 days, waste remained hazardous based on the test the waste? or a later date as the EPA may agree to factors for which the waste was in writing, after receiving the final The testing approach for this waste originally listed, the EPA would verification testing results from the stream will be conducted as generated. propose to deny the petition.) The EPA laboratory or of first possessing or being Prior to disposal of any future tank evaluated the waste with respect to made aware of other relevant data. The cleanouts, the Petitioner must conduct other factors or criteria to assess EPA may require the Petitioner to sampling and analysis as described in whether there is a reasonable basis to conduct additional verification the delisting sampling and analysis plan believe that such additional factors sampling to better define the volume of and ensure that the waste does not could cause the waste to be hazardous. waste for which the corresponding exceed the delisting parameters. If The EPA considered whether the waste representative sample(s) do not reflect compliance with the delisting is acutely toxic, the concentration of the full compliance with delisting exclusion parameters is demonstrated with constituents in the waste, their tendency levels, the exclusion by its terms does analytical testing (TCLP analysis), the to migrate and to bioaccumulate, their not apply, and the waste must be Petitioner may dispose of the persistence in the environment once managed as hazardous. stormwater tank cleanouts in a Subtitle released from the waste plausible and The EPA has the authority under D landfill. The annual volume of solids specific types of management of the RCRA and the Administrative Procedure generated from the tank clean outs may petitioned waste, the quantities of waste Act, 5 U.S.C. 551 to reopen a delisting not exceed 700 cubic yards. The annual decision if we receive new information generated, and waste variability. The sampling report shall include the indicating that the condition of this EPA believes that the petitioned waste volume of solids disposed of in the exclusion have been violated or are does not meet the listing criteria and landfill, as well as annual testing event otherwise not being met. thus, should not be a listed waste. The data. The Petitioner should monitor and report increasing trends of constituents EPA’s proposed decision to delist the F. What must the Petitioner do if the which will affect the overall compliance waste from the Petitioner’s facility is process changes? with the stormwater discharge permit. based on the information submitted in Any process changes or addition support of this rule, including D. What data must the Petitioner implemented at the Petitioner’s facility description of the wastes and analytical submit? which would significantly impact the data from the Facility, and that is constituent concentration of the waste The Petitioner must submit the data contained in the Petition and must be reported to the EPA in obtained through verification testing to attachments, all of which are included accordance with Condition VI. of the the U.S. EPA Region 6, Office of Land, in the docket of this action. exclusion language. Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 500, LCRRP, IV. Conditions of Exclusion V. When would the EPA finalize the Dallas, Texas 75270–2102, within 30 proposed delisting exclusion? A. How will the Petitioner manage the days after receiving the results from the HSWA specifically requires the EPA waste if it is delisted? laboratory. These results may be to provide notice and an opportunity for submitted electronically to Harry Shah, If the petitioned waste is delisted as public comments before granting or shah.harry@epa.gov. The Petitioner proposed, the Petitioner must dispose of denying a final exclusion. Thus, the must make those records available for the waste in a Subtitle D landfill which EPA will not make a final decision or inspection. All data must be is permitted, licensed, or registered by grant an exclusion until it has addressed accompanied by a signed copy of the a state to manage industrial waste. The all timely public comments, including certification statement in 40 CFR any at public hearings. Upon receipt Petitioners stated that, if the delisting is 260.22(i)(12). and consideration of all comments, the approved, the landfill will likely be an E. What happens if the Petitioner fails EPA will publish its final determination onsite landfill (Notice of Registration to meet the conditions of the exclusion? as a final rule. Since this rule would Unit No. 045) authorized under Title 30 reduce the existing requirements for If this Petitioner violates the terms of the Texas Administrative Code persons generating hazardous wastes, and conditions established in the (TAC), Chapter 335. exclusion, the Agency may start the regulated community does not need

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the six-month period to come into H. Executive Order 13045: Protection of B. Executive Order 14192: Unleashing compliance in accordance with 3010 of Children From Environmental Health Prosperity Through Deregulation RCRA, as amended by HSWA. Risks and Safety Risks This action is not subject to Executive VI. How would this action affect States? This action is not subject to Executive Order 14192 because it is a rule of Order 13045 because it is not particular applicability and exempt Because EPA is proposing to issue economically significant as defined in from review under Executive Order this exclusion under the federal RCRA Executive Order 12866, and because the 12866. delisting regulations, only states subject EPA does not believe the environmental to federal RCRA delisting provisions C. Paperwork Reduction Act health or safety risks addressed by this will be affected. This exclusion may not action present a disproportionate risk to be effective in states which have This action does not impose an children. received authorization from the EPA to information collection burden under the make their own delisting decisions. I. Executive Order 13211: Actions provisions of the Paperwork Reduction RCRA allows states to impose more Concerning Regulations That Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501) because it stringent regulatory requirements from only applies to a particular facility. RCRA’s under 3009 of RCRA. These Distribution or Use D. Regulatory Flexibility Act more stringent requirements may This action is not subject to Executive include a provision that prohibits a Because this rule is of particular Order 13211, because it is not a federally issued exclusion from taking applicability relating to a particular significant regulatory action under effect in the state. We urge Petitioners facility, it is not subject to the to contact the state regulatory authority Regulatory flexibility provision of the to establish the status of its wastes J. National Technology Transfer and Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. under the state law. Advancement Act 601). The EPA has also authorized some This action does not involve technical states to administer a delisting program E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act standards as described by the National in place of the federal program, that is, Technology Transfer and Advancement to make state delisting decisions. This action does not contain any Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272). Therefore, this exclusion does not apply unfunded mandate as described in the in those states. If the Petitioner manages Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (U.S.C. Lists of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 261 wastes in any state with delisting 1531–1538) and does not significantly Environmental protection, Hazardous authorization, the Petitioner must obtain or uniquely affect small governments. waste, Recycling, and Reporting and delisting authorization or other The action imposes no new enforceable recordkeeping requirements. determination from the receiving state duty on any state, local, or Tribe before it can manage the wastes as governments or the private sector. Eunice Varughese, nonhazardous in that state. F. Executive Order 13132: Federalism Director, Land, Chemicals and VII. Statutory and Executive Order Redevelopment Division. This action does not have federalism Reviews For the reasons set out in the implications. It will not have substantial preamble, the EPA proposes to amend Additional Information about these direct effects on the states, on the 40 CFR part 261 as follows: statutes and Executive Orders can be relationship between the national found at https://www.epa.gov/laws- government and the states or on the PART 261—IDENTIFICATION AND regulations/laws-and-executive-orders. LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive ■ 1. The authority citation for part 261 Order 13563: Improving Regulation and G. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905, 6912(a), 6921, This action is exempt from review by Governments 6922, 6924(y) and 6938.

• Amend table 1 of appendix IX to This action does not have Tribal because it is a rule of particular part 261 by revising the entry ‘‘WRB implications as specified in Executive applicability, not general applicability. Refining LP’’ in alphabetical order to Order 13175. This action applies only to The action approves a modification of read as follows: a particular facility on non-Tribal land. an existing delisting petition under Appendix IX to Part 261—Wastes Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not RCRA for the petitioned waste at a Excluded Under §§ 260.20 and 260.22 apply to this action. particular facility. 1—WFN-SS ABLEASTESXCLUDEDROMONPECIFICOURCES *******

TWRB Refining EBorger, TX ........ Stormwater Solids (F037) generated at a maximum generation of 700 cubic yards annually.

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(1) Delisting Levels: All leachable constituent concentrations must not exceed the following levels. The pe- titioner must use the method specified in 40 CFR 261.24 to measure constituents in the waste leachate (mg/L). Stormwater Solids Leachate: Antimony-1280000; Arsenic-.18700; Barium-33800000; Benz(a) anthracene-7510; Benzo(a)pyrene-557 Benzene-759000; Cadmium-70700; Carbon disulfide-51500000; TChromium-.162000; Chrysene-737000; Cobalt-147000; Di-n-butyl-phthalate-4680000; Ethylbenzene- 2000000; Fluoranthrene-258000; Fluorene-4230000; Indeno (1,2,3-cd)pyrene-9540 Lead-13000000; Mercury-.13000000; Naphthalene-141000; Nickel-946000; Pyrene-463000; Selenium-4970000; Silver- 7310000; Toluene-147000000; Vanadium-6760000; Xylenes, Total- 314000000; Zinc-18700000. (2) Waste Holding and Handling: (A) All stormwater solids from tank clean outs must be tested to assure they have met the concentra- tions described in Paragraph (1). Solids that do not meet the concentrations must be disposed of as hazardous waste. (B) Levels of constituents measured in the samples of the solids that do not exceed the levels set forth in Paragraph (1) are non-hazardous. WRB Refining LP can manage and dispose the non-haz- ardous stormwater solids according to all applicable solid waste regulations. (C) WRB Refining LP must maintain a record of the actual volume of the stormwater solids to be dis- posed in the Subtitle D or on-site landfill according to the requirements in Paragraph (4). (3) Changes in Operating Conditions: If WRB Refining LP significantly changes the process described in its petition or starts any processes that may or could affect the composition or type of waste generated as established under Paragraph (1) (by illustration, but not limitation, changes in equipment or operating conditions of the treatment process), they must notify the EPA in writing; they may no longer handle the wastes generated from the new process as nonhazardous until the test results of the wastes meet the delisting levels set in Paragraph (1) and they have received written approval to do so from the EPA. (4) Data Submittals: WRB Refining LP must submit the information described below. If WRB Refining LP fails to submit the required data within the specified time or maintain the required records on-site for the specified time, the EPA, at its discretion, will consider this sufficient basis to reopen the exclusion as described in Paragraph (5). WRB Refining LP must: (A) Submit the data obtained through Paragraph (3) to the Chief, RCRA Permits & Solid Waste Sec- tion, Mail Code, (6LCR–RP) US EPA Region 6, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75270 with- in the time specified. Data may be submitted via email to the technical contact for the delisting pro- gram. (B) Compile records of operating conditions and analytical data from Paragraph (3), summarized, and maintained on-site for a minimum of five years. (C) Furnish these records and data when the EPA or the State of Texas request them for inspection. (D) Send, along with all data, a signed copy of the following certification statement, to attest to the truth and accuracy of the data submitted: ‘‘Under civil and criminal penalty of law for the making or submission of false or fraudulent statements or representations (pursuant to the applicable provi- sions of the Federal Code, which include, but may not be limited to, 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 42 U.S.C. 6928), I certify that the information contained in or accompanying this document is true, accurate and complete. As to the (those) identified section(s) of this document for which I cannot personally verify its (their) truth and accuracy, I certify as the company official having supervisory responsibility for the persons who, acting under my direct instructions, made the verification that this information is true, accurate and complete. If any of this information is determined by the EPA in its sole dis- cretion to be false, inaccurate or incomplete, and upon conveyance of this fact to the company, I recognize and agree that this exclusion of waste will be void as if it never had effect or to the ex- tent directed by the EPA and that the company will be liable for any actions taken in contravention of the company’s RCRA and CERCLA obligations premised upon the company’s reliance on the void exclusion.’’ (5) Reopener: (A) If, any time after disposal of the delisted waste, WRB Refining LP possesses or is otherwise made aware of any environmental data (including but not limited to leachate data or ground water monitoring data) or any other data relevant to the delisted waste indicating that any constituent identified for the delisting verification testing is at a level higher than the delisting level allowed by the Division Director in granting the petition, then the facility must report the data, in writing, to the Division Director within 10 days of first possessing or being made aware of that data. (B) If the verification testing of the waste does not meet the delisting requirements in Paragraph 1, WRB Refining LP must report the data, in writing, to the Division Director within 10 days of first possessing or being made aware of that data. (C) If WRB Refining LP fails to submit the information described in paragraphs (4), (5)(A) or (5)(B) or if any other information is received from any source, the Division Director will make a preliminary determination as to whether the reported information requires Agency action to protect human health or the environment. Further action may include suspending, or revoking the exclusion, or other appropriate response necessary to protect human health and the environment. (D) If the Division Director determines that the reported information does require Agency action, the Division Director will notify the facility, in writing, of the actions the Division Director believes are necessary to protect human health and the environment. The notice shall include a statement of the proposed action and a statement providing the facility with an opportunity to present information as to why the proposed Agency action is not necessary. The facility shall have 10 days from the date of the Division Director’s notice to present such information.

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(E) Following the receipt of information from the facility described in paragraph (5)(D) or (if no infor- mation is presented under paragraph (5)(D)) the initial receipt of information described in para- graphs (4), (5)(A) or (5)(B), the Division Director will issue a final written determination describing the Agency actions that are necessary to protect human health or the environment. Any required action described in the Division Director’s determination shall become effective immediately, unless the Division Director provides otherwise. (6) Notification Requirements: WRB Refining LP must do the following before transporting the delisted waste: Failure to provide this notification will result in a violation of the delisting petition and a possible revocation of the decision. (A) Provide a written notification to any State Regulatory Agency to which, or through which they will transport the delisted waste described above for disposal, 60 days before beginning such activities. TIf WRB Refining LP transports the excluded waste to or manages the waste in any state with delisting authorization, WRB Refining LP must obtain delisting authorization from that state before it can manage the waste as nonhazardous in that state. (B) Update the one-time written notification if they ship the delisted waste to a different disposal facil- ity. (C) Failure to provide the notification will result in a violation of the delisting variance and a possible revocation of the exclusion. * * * * * edited or removed from the section. www.regulations.gov. The EPA may [FR Doc. 2026–05876 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] publish any comment received to its : public docket. Do not submit Leah Davis; RCRA Programs and electronically any information you Cleanup Branch; Land, Chemicals and consider to be Confidential Business Redevelopment Division; U.S. AGENCY Information (CBI) or other information Environmental Protection Agency; Atlanta Federal Center, 61 Forsyth 40 CFR Part 271 Multimedia submissions (audio, video, Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960; etc.) must be accompanied by a written [EPA–R04–RCRA–2025–1577; FRL–13183– telephone number: (404) 562–8562; fax 01–R4] comment. The written comment is number: (404) 562–9964; email address: considered the official comment and davis.leah@epa.gov. Florida: Final Authorization of State should include discussion of all points : This you wish to make. The EPA will document proposes to take action on Program Revisions generally not consider comments or Florida’s changes to its hazardous waste comment contents located outside of the management program under the AGENCY primary submission (i.e., on the web, Resource Conservation and Recovery cloud, or other file sharing system). For Act (RCRA), as amended. We have ACTION published a final action authorizing : Florida has applied to the SUMMARY these changes in the ‘‘Rules and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations’’ section of this Federal for final authorization of changes to its Register because we view this as a hazardous waste program under the noncontroversial action and anticipate Resource Conservation and Recovery no adverse comment. We have http://www.epa.gov/dockets/ Act (RCRA), as amended. The EPA has explained our reasons for this action in reviewed Florida’s application and has the preamble to the final action. The EPA encourages electronic determined, subject to public comment, If we receive no adverse comment, we submittals, but if you are unable to that these changes satisfy all will not take further action on this submit electronically or need other requirements needed to qualify for final proposed rule. If we receive adverse assistance, please contact Leah Davis, authorization. Therefore, in the ‘‘Rules comment, we will either publish a the contact listed in the and Regulations’’ section of this Federal withdrawal notification promptly in the section. Please Register, we are authorizing Florida for Federal Register informing the public also contact Leah Davis if you need these changes as a final action without that the final action will not take effect, assistance in a language other than a prior proposed rule. If we receive no or we will publish a notification English or if you are a person with adverse comment, we will not take containing a response to comments that disabilities who needs a reasonable further action on this proposed rule. either reverses the decision or affirms accommodation at no cost to you. that the final action will take effect. In DATES All documents in the docket are listed the event that the final action is in the www.regulations.gov index. withdrawn, we would address all public ADDRESSES Publicly available docket materials are identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04– comments and make a final decision on available electronically in RCRA–2025–1577, at https:// authorization in a subsequent final www.regulations.gov. For alternative action. access to docket materials, please We do not intend to institute a second contact Leah Davis, the contact listed in comment period on this action. Any

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parties interested in commenting must Adjustment 12 to the Northeast Skate one for food (the wing fishery) and one for bait in other fisheries (the bait do so at this time. For further Complex Fishery Management Plan fishery). The FMP requires that annual information, please see the information (FMP). The SIR considers whether there catch and possession limits for the skate provided in the section of are any substantial changes or ADDRESSES fishery be reviewed and established this document. significant new circumstances or through the specifications process. information that are relevant to Dated: March 9, 2026. Framework Adjustment 12 to the environmental concerns and could Kevin J. McOmber, Northeast Skate Complex FMP affect the proposed action or its impacts. Regional Administrator. (Framework 12) (89 FR 58076, July 17, Based on the analysis presented in the 2024) set management measures and SIR, NMFS has determined that the [FR Doc. 2026–05863 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] specifications for the skate fishery for Framework Adjustment 12 EA does not fishing year 2024 and projected require supplementation. The SIR also specifications for fishing year 2025. A includes a Regulatory Impact Review subsequent final rule (90 FR 16467, (RIR) and economic analysis. Copies of April 18, 2025) finalized the projected the proposed skate fishery specifications specifications for fishing year 2025. for fishing years 2026–2028, SIR, and other supporting documents are Proposed Measures available on the Council website at 50 CFR Part 648 Consistent with the Council’s https://www.nefmc.org/library/2026- recommendations, this action proposes 2027-skate-specifications and upon [Docket No. 260323–0088] increasing the 2026 and 2027 acceptable request from Dr. Cate O’Keefe, Executive biological catch (ABC) and annual catch RIN 0648–BO35 Director, New England Fishery limit (ACL) to 41,282 metric tons (mt) Management Council, 50 Water Street, Fisheries of the Northeastern United (compared to 32,155 mt in 2025). The Newburyport, MA 01950. States; Northeast Skate Complex; total allowable landings (TAL) would be A plain language summary of this 2026–2028 Specifications 20,966 mt (compared to 15,718 mt in proposed rule is available at https:// 2025); based on the proportional www.regulations.gov/docket/NOAA- AGENCY allocations prescribed in the FMP, the NMFS-2025-1593. You may submit wing TAL would be 13,943 mt comments on this document, identified (compared to 10,453 mt in 2025), and Commerce. by NOAA–NMFS–2025–1593, by the the bait TAL would be 7,024 mt following method: : Proposed rule; request for ACTION (compared to 5,266 mt in 2025). For • Electronic Submission: Submit all comments. fishing years 2026 and 2027, the ABC electronic public comments via the would be a 28-percent increase over the : NMFS proposes 2026 through Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Visit SUMMARY ABC for years 2024 and 2025. This 2028 specifications for the Northeast https://www.regulations.gov and type action would decrease the ABC for skate fishery. This action would set NOAA–NMFS–2025–1593 in the Search fishing year 2028 by 10 percent from skate catch limits for fishing year 2026, box. Click on the ‘‘Comment’’ icon, fishing years 2026 and 2027 in order to project catch limits for fishing years complete the required fields, and enter account for uncertainty in the future 2027 through 2028, and increase per trip or attach your comments. biomass trend. Thus, for 2028, this possession limits for the wing and bait Instructions: Comments sent by any action proposes an ABC and an ACL of fisheries. This proposed action is other method, to any other address or 37,154 mt. The 2028 TAL would be necessary to establish skate individual, or received after the end of 18,800 mt; the wing TAL would be specifications consistent with the most the comment period, may not be 12,502 mt; and the bait TAL would be recent scientific information. The intent considered by NMFS. All comments 6,298 mt. A comparison of the current of this action is to establish appropriate received are a part of the public record 2024–2025 and the proposed 2026–2028 catch limits for the skate fishery while and will generally be posted for public specifications is provided below in table providing additional operational viewing on https://www.regulations.gov 1. flexibility to fishery participants. without change. All personal identifying The Council will review the projected information (e.g., name, address), : Comments must be received by 2027 and 2028 specifications to DATES confidential business information, or April 10, 2026. As explained further determine if any changes need to be otherwise sensitive information below, NMFS finds that a 15-day recommended prior to fishing years submitted voluntarily by the sender will comment period for this action provides 2027 and 2028, respectively. NMFS will be publicly accessible. NMFS will a reasonable opportunity for public publish a notice prior to each fishing accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/ participation in this action pursuant to year to confirm these limits as projected A’’ in the required fields if you wish to Administrative Procedure Act section or, if changes are necessary, NMFS may remain anonymous). 553(c) (5 U.S.C. 553(c)), while also publish a proposed rule. ensuring that the final specifications : Skate regulations (50 CFR and possession limits are in place as Caroline Potter, Fishery Resource 648.320(a)(4)) indicate that close as possible to the start of the 2026 Management Specialist, (978) 281–9325. specifications can be set for a period of skate fishing season on May 1. up to two fishing years. However, in : : The New England Fishery November 2025, the Council submitted ADDRESSESManagement Council (Council) has a concurrent omnibus management flexibility amendment that, in part, prepared a supplemental information The FMP sets management parameters report (SIR) that describes the proposed for a complex of seven skate species would allow extending the time period action and compares it to the (barndoor, clearnose, little, rosette, for setting skate specifications for up to five years. Thus, setting projected alternatives and analyses presented in smooth, thorny, and winter) off the New specifications through 2028 as provided the environmental assessment (EA) that England and mid-Atlantic coasts. Skates was prepared for Framework support two different targeted fisheries, in this proposed rule is contingent on

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the implementation of the management amendment is not yet approved and would not set projected 2028 flexibility amendment. If at the time effective, the final rule for this action specifications. NMFS prepares the final rule, the 1—C C 2024–2025 P 2026–2028 S F S , ABLE OMPARISON OF URRENT AND ROPOSED KATE ISHERY PECIFICATIONS IN M T W W ETRIC ONS AND HOLE EIGHT 2024–2025 2026–2027 2028 (current) (proposed) (proposed)

TABC/ACL ...................................................................................................................................... 32,155 41,282 37,154

ACT (90% of ACL) ....................................................................................................................... 28,940 37,154 33,439

Overall Fishery TAL ..................................................................................................................... 15,718 20,966 18,800

Wing TAL (66.5% of Overall TAL) ............................................................................................... 10,453 13,943 12,502

Wing Season 1 TAL (57% of Wing TAL) .................................................................................... 5,958 7,948 7,126

Wing Season 2 TAL .................................................................................................................... 4,495 5,995 5,376

Bait TAL (33.5% of Overall TAL) ................................................................................................. 5,266 7,024 6,298

Bait Season 1 TAL (30.8% of Bait TAL) ..................................................................................... 1,622 2,163 1,940

Bait Season 2 TAL (37.1% of Bait TAL) ..................................................................................... 1,954 2,606 2,337

Bait Season 3 TAL ...................................................................................................................... 1,690 2,255 2,021

In addition, this action proposes the 2025 NEFSC data update, are largely comprised of little skate. changes to the skate per trip possession overfishing is not occurring for any of Little skate survey biomass has been limits. It would increase the skate wing the seven skate species, and only thorny decreasing in recent years. The moving possession limits (in wing weight) for skate is considered overfished. average of the survey biomass index for It is estimated that the proposed bait trips fishing on a Monkfish, Scallop, or little skate (the 2024–2025 2-year possession limit increase could lead to Northeast Multispecies Day-At-Sea average is 4.03) is close to its biomass bait landings of about 7.59 million lb threshold (3.38). If the moving average (DAS) by 500 pounds (lb; 226.8 kg) for (3.44 million kg) per year, as compared of the survey biomass index falls to less each season, which would result in a to the average bait landings of 7.20 than the biomass threshold, the stock trip limit of 4,500 lb (2,041.2 kg) for million lb (3.27 million kg) from fishing would be considered overfished. On Season 1 (May 1–August 31) and a trip years 2021–2024. These landings levels average, it is estimated that about 7.06 limit of 6,500 lb (2,948,4 kg) for Season would equate to a bait TAL utilization million lb (3.20 million kg) of little skate 2 (September 1–April 30). This of about 49 percent for fishing years have been landed annually since fishing proposed action would also increase the 2026–2027 (15.5 M lb; 7.03 million kg) year 2021. It is anticipated that skate bait whole weight possession limit and 55 percent for fishing year 2028 increasing the bait possession limit, as from 25,000 lb (11,339.8 kg) to 30,000 lb (13.9 million lb; 6.30 million kg). These proposed by this action, could lead to (13,607.8 kg) for trips fishing on a Bait rates fall well within the range of bait an increase in little skate landings of Letter of Authorization (LOA) for all TAL utilization rates of 45 to 62 percent three bait seasons. 381,228 lb (172,922 kg) per year and in fishing years 2021–2024. While The proposed changes to trip limits that total little skate landings could increasing skate possession limits could are intended to provide additional increase to 7,437,382 lb (3,373,540 kg) increase TAL utilization by increasing flexibility to fishery participants. The per year. Thus, this action could lead to landings, the proposed increase is small increased skate wing possession limit is an approximately 5.4-percent increase enough to provide some operational intended to allow for additional yield in little skate landings on average. flexibility and enough below the high on trips where skates have been a However, this landing estimate is below constraining factor, such as for the end of the utilization rate range to avoid the 8.28 million lb (3.76 million kg) of monkfish fishery. The increased skate a substantial change in fishing effort. In landings that occurred in 2021, and bait possession limit is intended to addition, a substantial increase in annual landings since then have offset any increased costs for skate bait fishing effort is not expected remained below this level. Because the trips that have experienced longer steam considering that, from 2021–2024, 91 anticipated landings increase of 5.4 times, as distance to productive fishing percent of Bait LOA trips landed less percent is relatively small and the grounds has increased in recent years. than 75 percent of the current 25,000 lb landings estimate is below the landings The scale of the possession limit (11,339.8 kg) possession limit. Catch is in 2021, it is unlikely that the increases are intended to accommodate expected to remain within the ABC, and anticipated increase in mortality under these constraints and costs while not accountability measures would be the proposed action would cause little being large enough to incentivize triggered if a TAL or ACL is exceeded. skate to become overfished. In addition, Thus, these measures are not substantial increased fishing effort. as described above, the increases in Indices of relative abundance anticipated to increase the risk of possession limits are expected to (stratified mean weight/tow) for each of overfishing for skate species or result in provide operational flexibility without the seven species in the skate complex skate species becoming overfished. In resulting in an increase in fishing effort. have been developed from Northeast addition, while skate mortality could Considering all of the above, no Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) increase with increased possession substantial changes in impacts to little bottom trawl surveys. These indices and limits, some of the skates that are skate are expected as a result of this their rates of change form the basis for discarded dead under current proposed action. the conclusions about the status of the possession limits would be landed complex. The spring NEFSC survey data instead, decreasing bycatch and NMFS is issuing this rule pursuant to are used for little skate and the fall mitigating increases in total mortality. Data from observed trips in the Bait sections 303(c), 304(b), and 305(d) of the NEFSC survey data are used for the other managed skate species. Based on LOA fishery suggest that skate landings Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation

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that hold Federal skate permits and Season 1 and $176,426 in Season 2 and Management Act (Magnuson- affect both bait and wing fisheries. For Stevens Act), which provides specific ($275,228 total). The increase in the bait authority and procedure for RFA purposes only, NMFS has possession limit is predicted to increase implementing this action. The Council established a small business size the gross revenues in 2026 of trips reviewed the proposed regulations for standard for businesses, including their fishing on a Bait Letter of Authorization this action and deemed them necessary affiliates, whose primary industry is by $43,363 as compared to the previous and appropriate to implement this commercial fishing (North American possession limits. In total, the increase action, consistent with section 303(c) of Industry Classification System code in possession limits is expected to yield 114111) (see 50 CFR 200.2). A business the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The NMFS up $900,908 in additional gross that primarily engages in commercial Assistant Administrator has determined revenues for the combined bait and fishing is classified as a small business that this proposed rule is consistent wing skate fishery over fishing years if it is independently owned and with the Northeast Skate Complex FMP, 2026 through 2028. operated, is not dominant in its field of other provisions of the Magnuson- A description of this action, why it is operation (including its affiliates) and Stevens Act, and other applicable law, being considered, and the legal basis for has combined annual receipts not more subject to further consideration after this action are contained at the than $11 million for all its affiliated public comment. See 16 U.S.C. beginning of this section in the operations worldwide. Following the 304(b)(1)(A). In addition, in a previous preamble and are not repeated here. Small Business Administration action under section 304(b), the There are no additional record keeping guidelines, a five-year trailing average is regulations at 50 CFR 648.320(a)(7) or reporting requirements associated authorize NMFS to take this action used to determine which entities are with this action. No relevant Federal under section 305(d). classified as small business entities rules have been identified that would Section 304(b) of the Magnuson- under the NMFS guidelines, as well as duplicate, overlap, or conflict with the Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1854(b)) requires to measure total revenues for affiliate proposed rule. The proposed action is publication of proposed regulations in groups. During the most recent fishing unlikely to disproportionately impact the Federal Register with a public year (2024), there were 1,929 Federal small businesses. It is expected that the comment period of 15 to 60 days. NMFS skate permits issued. These permits are increase in possession limits will finds that a 15-day comment period for affiliated with 1,304 unique entities. positively impact small businesses, this action provides a reasonable Regarding affiliate groups, there are 9 similarly to large businesses, with opportunity for public participation in groups that classify as ‘‘large entities,’’ potential opportunities for increased this action pursuant to Administrative all of which are in the commercial landings, revenue, and trip efficiency Procedure Act section 553(c) (5 U.S.C. fishing sector, which includes 124 gains. Considering all of the above, 553(c)), while also ensuring that the permits. The remaining affiliate groups including recent skate revenues for final specifications and possession are classified as small entities, of which small entities, the expected additional limits are in place as close as possible 837 (1,273 unique permits) are in the revenues from this proposed action, and to the start of the 2026 skate fishing commercial fishing sector, 158 (195 the fact that skate revenues contribute a season on May 1. This is a routine unique permits) are in the for-hire relatively small proportion to total action and stakeholders have been sector, and 300 had no skate revenue annual revenues at the vessel level, this involved with the development of this (337 unique permits). Thus, the majority action is unlikely to have substantial action and have participated in public of entities affiliated with federal skate impacts on vessels operating in the meetings throughout its development. A permits in 2024 were small entities. The fishery. Thus, this proposed rule, if longer comment period would be large commercial affiliates averaged $16 finalized, is not expected to have a contrary to the public interest as it million in revenue. Average gross significant economic impact on a could extend this rulemaking beyond revenues for the small commercial substantial number of small entities. As the start of the 2026 fishing season, fishing entities were $636,987 and a result, an initial regulatory flexibility resulting in confusion for fishery $192,648 for the for-hire affiliates. analysis is not required and none has Skate revenues comprise a relatively participants, disadvantage for Federal been prepared. low percentage of total revenues for any permit holders, and enforcement This proposed rule contains no federal vessel landing skate. challenges. information collection requirements This proposed rule has been Specifically, from 2022 through 2024, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of skate revenues for wing vessels only determined to be not significant for 1995. contributed an average of 9.8 percent of purposes of Executive Order 12866. This proposed rule is not an total vessel revenue. Skate revenue from List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 648 Executive Order 14192 regulatory action vessels landing bait and vessels landing Fisheries, Fishing, Reporting and because this rule is not significant under both wing and bait contributed slightly recordkeeping requirements. more to average total revenues (14.7 The Chief Counsel for Regulation of percent and 17.3, respectively). the Department of Commerce certified However, from 2022 through 2024, the Samuel D. Rauch III, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the average number of wing vessels (250) Deputy Assistant Administrator for Small Business Administration that this constitutes a much higher percentage of Regulatory Programs, National Marine proposed rule, if adopted, would not the skate fishery compared to the Fisheries Service. have a significant economic impact on average number of bait vessels (17) and For the reasons set out in the a substantial number of small entities. both wing and bait vessels (23). preamble, NMFS proposes to amend 50 From 2022 through 2024, average The factual basis for this determination CFR part 648 as follows: fishing year revenue from skate wing is as follows. The Council conducted an evaluation and bait is $4.6 million and $2 million, PART 648—FISHERIES OF THE of the potential socioeconomic impacts respectively. This action and the NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES of the proposed measures. The increases proposed increase in the wing in skate ACL and possession limits possession limit is predicted to increase ■ 1. The authority citation for part 648 would impact vessels or affiliate groups gross revenues in 2026 by $98,802 in

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an Atlantic sea scallop, NE trip in Season 2 (September 1 through April 30), or any prorated combination multispecies, or monkfish DAS as ■ 2. In § 648.322, revise paragraphs of the allowable landing forms defined specified at §§ 648.53, 648.82, and (b)(1) and (c)(3), to read as follows: at paragraph (b)(5) of this section. 648.92, respectively, unless otherwise § 648.322 Skate allocation, possession, exempted under § 648.80 or paragraph and landing provisions. (c) of this section, may fish for, possess, * * * * * * * * * * and/or land up to the allowable trip (c) * * * (b) * * * limits specified as follows: Up to 4,500 (3) The vessel owner or operator (1) Vessels fishing under an Atlantic lb (2,041 kg) of skate wings (10,215 lb possesses or lands no more than 30,000 sea scallop, NE multispecies, or (4,633 kg) whole weight) per trip in lb (13,608 kg) of whole skates per trip. monkfish DAS. Season 1 (May 1 through August 31), (i) A vessel or operator of a vessel that * * * * * and 6,500 lb (2,948 kg) of skate wings has been issued a valid Federal skate FR Doc. 2026–05860 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am per permit under this part, and fishes under

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displays a currently valid OMB control number. contains documents other than rules orproposed rules that are applicable to theFarm Service Agency public. Notices of hearings and investigations, [B–33–2026] committee meetings, agency decisions andTitle: Organic Certification Cost Share rulings, delegations of authority, filing ofProgram (OCCSP). Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 164, petitions and applications and agency Notification of Proposed Production statements of organization and functions areOMB Control Number: 0560–0289. Activity; Webco Industries, Inc.; (Steel examples of documents appearing in thisSummary of Collection: Organic section. Tubing); Kellyville, Oklahoma Certification Cost Share Program Webco Industries, Inc. submitted a (OCCSP) provides cost share assistance DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE notification of proposed production to Individuals/Households known as activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for producers and handlers of agricultural its facility in Kellyville, Oklahoma products who are obtaining or renewing within FTZ 164. The notification their certification under the National conforming to the requirements of the Organic Program (NOP). The National The Department of Agriculture has Board’s regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was Organic Certification Cost-Share submitted the following information received on March 23, 2026. Program (NOCCSP) is authorized under collection requirement(s) to OMB for Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ section 10606(d)(1) of the Farm Security review and clearance under the production activity would be limited to and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the specific foreign-status material(s)/ U.S.C. 7901 note), as amended by Public Law 104–13. Comments are component(s) and specific finished section 10004(c) of the Agricultural Act required regarding; whether the product(s) described in the submitted of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill; Pub. L. 113– notification (summarized below) and 79). subsequently authorized by the Board. Need and Use of the Information: The The benefits that may stem from whether the information will have Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides conducting production activity under FTZ procedures are explained in the cost-share assistance, through FSA agency’s estimate of burden including background section of the Board’s county offices and participating state the validity of the methodology and website—accessible via www.trade.gov/ agencies, to organic producers or assumptions used; ways to enhance the ftz. handlers who are obtaining or renewing quality, utility and clarity of the The proposed finished products their certification under the National information to be collected; and ways to include welded stainless steel tubing Organic Program. The information minimize the burden of the collection of and nickel alloy steel tubing (duty rate collected is needed to ensure that ranges from duty-free to 2%). organic producers or handlers and State The proposed foreign-status agencies are eligible for funding and materials/components include coiled comply with applicable program rolled stainless steel slit coils, cold regulations to ensure program integrity. rolled nickel alloy steel slit coils, and Without this collection of information, information technology. hot rolled stainless steel slit coils (duty FSA would not be able to manage, Comments regarding this information rate ranges from duty-free to 2%). monitor or provide cost-share assistance collection received by April 27, 2026 The request indicates that certain to eligible producers, handlers and or will be considered. Written comments materials/components are subject to state agencies. and recommendations for the proposed duties under section 122 of the Trade

Description of Respondents: Act of 1974 (Section 122) or section 232 Individuals or Households; State, Local of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (section 232), depending on the country and Tribal Government. of origin. The applicable section 122, Number of Respondents: 12,030. and section 232 decisions require Frequency of Responses: Reporting: subject merchandise to be admitted to Semi-annually; Annually. FTZs in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41. Total Burden Hours: 29.031. by using the search function. Public comment is invited from Rachelle Ragland-Greene, interested parties. Submissions shall be sponsor a collection of information addressed to the Board’s Executive Clearance Officer. unless the collection of information Secretary and sent to: ftz@trade.gov. The displays a currently valid OMB control closing period for their receipt is May 5, [FR Doc. 2026–05882 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] number and the agency informs 2026. BILLING CODE 3410–05–P potential persons who are to respond to A copy of the notification will be the collection of information that such available for public inspection in the persons are not required to respond to ‘‘Online FTZ Information System’’ the collection of information unless it section of the Board’s website.

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privileged foreign (PF) status (19 CFR Burden Hours: 97,456. For further information, contact Brian 146.41). Warnes at brian.warnes@trade.gov. Needs and Uses: This collection of Public comment is invited from information involves miscellaneous interested parties. Submissions shall be licensing and reporting requirements as Elizabeth Whiteman, addressed to the Board’s Executive well as enforcement activities that are Executive Secretary. Secretary and sent to: ftz@trade.gov. The associated with the export, reexport or closing period for their receipt is May 5, [FR Doc. 2026–05879 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] transfer of items controlled by the

1. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P A copy of the notification will be Industry and Security (BIS). BIS is available for public inspection in the revising the title of this collection of ‘‘Online FTZ Information System’’ information to better reflect the scope of section of the Board’s website. the existing requirements associated For further information, contact with licensing and enforcement found Christopher Williams at in Parts 744, 748 and 758 of the Export [B–32–2026] Administration Regulations (EAR) but Christopher.williams@trade.gov. there are no changes to the current Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 81, activities associated with this collection. Notification of Proposed Production Elizabeth Whiteman, Some of these activities involve Activity; Hypertherm Inc; (Plasma Executive Secretary. submission of documents to BIS and Cutting Equipment and Components); some involve exchange of documents [FR Doc. 2026–05880 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Hanover and Lebanon, New Hampshire among parties in the export transaction BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Hypertherm Inc. submitted a to ensure that each party understands its notification of proposed production obligations under U.S. law. Others activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for involve writing certain export control its facilities in Hanover and Lebanon, statements on shipping documents or Bureau of Industry and Security New Hampshire within Subzone 81H. reporting unforeseen changes in The notification conforming to the shipping and disposition of exported requirements of the Board’s regulations commodities. These activities are (15 CFR 400.22) was received on March needed by the Office of Export 20, 2026. Enforcement and the U.S. Customs Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ Service (Customs) to document export Request; Miscellaneous Licensing and production activity would be limited to transactions, enforce the EAR and Reporting Responsibilities and the specific foreign-status material(s)/ protect the National Security of the Enforcement component(s) and specific finished United States. product(s) described in the submitted Affected Public: Business or other for- notification (summarized below) and profit organizations. subsequently authorized by the Board. Frequency: On Occasion. The benefits that may stem from conducting production activity under Legal Authority: Export Control FTZ procedures are explained in the Reform Act (ECRA) of 2018. background section of the Board’s website—accessible via www.trade.gov/

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The proposed finished products include: plasma cutting consumables and kits containing plasma cutting consumables (duty rate ranges from 2.7 to 4.7%). The proposed foreign-status materials/components include: 19, 2025, during a 60-day comment tellurium copper (TeCu) rods, oxygen- free high thermal conductivity rods, and precision cut hafnium (duty rate ranges Agency: Bureau of Industry and from 1.6 to 4.0%). Security, Commerce. The request indicates that certain Title: Miscellaneous Licensing and materials/components are subject to Reporting Responsibilities and duties under section 122 of the Trade Enforcement. Act of 1974 (Section 122), section 232 or the OMB Control Number 0694–0122. OMB Control Number: 0694–0122. of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (section 232), or section 301 of the

Type of Request: Extension of a Trade Act of 1974 (section 301), current information collection. depending on the country of origin. The

Number of Respondents: 2,224,151. applicable section 122, section 232, and section 301 decisions require subject Average Hours per Response: 5 [FR Doc. 2026–05902 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in seconds to 4 hours. BILLING CODE 3510–33–P

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accuracy, coverage, timeliness, data rate, and data quality for space weather Legal Authority: 51 U.S. Code 60601 observations and forecasting; (ii) Space weather. identify options and methods to, in consultation with the academic community and the commercial space weather sector, improve upon the advancement of the goals described in clause (i); (iii) identify opportunities for Request; User Needs Survey by the collection of new data to address the Space Weather Advisory Group needs of the space weather user community; (iv) identify methods to increase coordination of space weather research to operations and operations to research; (v) identify opportunities for new technologies, research, and instrumentation to aid in research, understanding, monitoring, modeling, prediction, forecasting, and warning of space weather; and (vi) identify methods and technologies to improve or the OMB Control Number 0648–0814. preparedness for potential space weather phenomena. This collection identified seven sectors (Aviation, Emergency Management, Global Navigation Satellite System, Human Space Flight, Power Grid, Research, and Space [FR Doc. 2026–05900 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] 11, 2025, during a 60-day comment Situational Awareness/Space Traffic BILLING CODE 3510–KE–P Management) that will be consulted as part of this effort. Information will be Agency: National Oceanic & collected from each of the sectors as needed. Respondents in each sector Commerce. include the general public, defined as Title: User Needs Survey by the Space (adults ages 18+). Members of the Weather Advisory Group. SWAG will oversee recruitment of the OMB Control Number: 0648–0814. respondents. Respondents will be asked questions about their current use of Type of Request: Regular submission space weather observations, (Extension of a current information information, and forecasts, Request; Atlantic Highly Migratory collection). technological systems, components or Species (HMS) Recreational Landings Number of Respondents: 491. elements affected by space weather, and Bluefin Tuna Catch Reports Average Hours per Response: current and future risk and resilience • Aviation: 1 hour activities, future space weather • Emergency Management: 8 hours requirements, and unused or new types • Global Navigation Satellite System: 15 of measurements or observations that minutes (Survey) and 1 hour would enhance space weather risk (Interview) mitigation. This data collection serves • Human Space Flight: 1 hour many purposes, including gaining a • Power Grid: 1 hour better understanding of the needs of • Research Sector: 1 hour users of space weather products. The • Space Situational Awareness: 1 hour SWAG will use the data to identify the Total Annual Burden Hours: 432. space weather research, observations, Needs and Uses: The data collection forecasting, prediction, and modeling is sponsored by Department of advances required to improve space Commerce (DOC)/National Oceanic and weather products. Specifically, the Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/ information will be used to advise the National Weather Service (NWS)/Space National Science and Technology Weather Advisory Group (SWAG). The via the Federal Register on July 11, Council’s Space Weather Operations, SWAG is required under 51 U.S. Code Research, and Mitigation (SWORM) 2025, during a 60-day comment period. § 60601(d)(3) to undertake a Subcommittee on improving the ability This notice allows for an additional 30 comprehensive survey of space weather of the United States to prepare for, days for public comments. product users to identify the ‘‘research, Agency: National Oceanic & mitigate, respond to, and recover from observations, forecasting, prediction, space weather storms. and modeling advances required to Commerce. improve space weather products.’’ households; Business or other for-profit Title: Atlantic Highly Migratory Specifically, the SWAG will (i) assess organizations; Not-for-profit Species (HMS) Recreational Landings the adequacy of current Federal institutions; State, Local, or Tribal and Bluefin Tuna Catch Reports. Government goals for lead time, government; Federal government. OMB Control Number: 0648–0328.

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Respondent’s Obligation: HMS Agency: National Oceanic and

Angling, Charter/Headboat, and Atlantic Type of Request: Regular submission Tunas General category permit holders Commerce. (extension of a current information Title: NOAA Space-Based Data are required to report landings of collection). Collection System (DCS) Agreement. billfish and swordfish and bluefin tuna Number of Respondents: 14,161. OMB Control Number: 0648–0157. catch (i.e., landings and dead discards) Average Hours per Response: 5–10 within 24 hours. minutes per landings report. Type of Request: Regular submission Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,557. [revision and extension of a current Needs and Uses: Catch reporting from information collection]. Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), and the recreational and commercial handgear Number of Respondents: 225. Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 fisheries provides important data used Average Hours per Response: .5 (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.). to monitor catches of Atlantic highly hours. migratory species (HMS) and Total Annual Burden Hours: 113. supplements other existing data Needs and Uses: This request is for a collection programs. Data collected revision and extension of an existing through this program are used for both information collection. The Polar- domestic and international fisheries Orbiting Operational Environmental management and stock assessment Satellite (POES) data collection system purposes. (DCS), also known as the Argos system, Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) catch is being removed from this collection as reporting provides real-time catch it is no longer administered by the information used to monitor the BFT fishery. Under the Atlantic Tunas Administration (NOAA). Convention Act of 1975 (ATCA, 16 NOAA operates a space-based data U.S.C. 971), the United States (U.S.) is collection system (DCS) per 15 CFR part required to adopt regulations, as 911: the Geostationary Operational necessary and appropriate, to Environmental Satellite (GOES) DCS. implement recommendations of the The GOES DCS is operated to support International Commission for the environmental applications, e.g., or the OMB Control Number 0648–0328. Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), meteorology, oceanography, hydrology, including recommendations on a ecology, and remote sensing of Earth specified BFT quota. BFT catch resources. Presently, the majority of reporting helps the U.S. monitor this users of this system are government quota and supports scientific research agencies and researchers and much of consistent with ATCA and the the data collected by the GOES DCS are [FR Doc. 2026–05904 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Magnuson-Stevens Fishery provided to the World Meteorological Conservation and Management Act Organization via the Global (Magnuson-Stevens Act, 16 U.S.C. 1801 Telecommunication System for et seq.). Recreational anglers and inclusion in the World Weather Watch commercial handgear fishermen are Program. required to report specific information Current loading does not use the regarding their catch of BFT. entire capacity of that system, so NOAA Atlantic billfish and swordfish are is able to make its excess capacity managed internationally by ICCAT and available to other users who meet nationally under ATCA and the certain criteria. Applications are made Magnuson-Stevens Act. This collection in response to the requirements in 15 provides information needed to monitor CFR 911 (under the authority of 15 Request; NOAA Space-Based Data the recreational catch of Atlantic blue U.S.C. 313, Duties of the Secretary of Collection System (DCS) Agreement marlin, white marlin, and roundscale Commerce and others), using system use spearfish, which is applied to the agreement (SUA) form. The application recreational limit established by ICCAT, information received is used to and the recreational catch of North determine if the applicant meets the Atlantic swordfish, which is applied to criteria for use of the system. The SUA the U.S. quota established by ICCAT. contains the following information: (1) This collection also provides the period of time the agreement is valid information on recreational landings of and procedures for its termination, (2) West Atlantic sailfish, which is the authorized use(s) of the DCS, and its unavailable from other established priorities for use, (3) the extent of the monitoring programs. availability of commercial services

Affected Public: Businesses or other which met the user’s requirements and for-profit organizations; individuals or the reasons for choosing the government households; and State, Local, or Tribal system, (4) any applicable government government. interest in the data, (5) required

Frequency: Irregular as the reporting equipment standards, (6) standards of requirement is triggered by landing a operation, (7) conformance with bluefin tuna, billfish, or swordfish. Most applicable International 22, 2025, during a 60-day comment permit holders will only need to report Telecommunication Union (ITU) and once or twice a year. Federal Communications Commission

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: The meeting will be held (FCC) agreements and regulations, (8) management and science activities. This DATES update will summarize efforts of the reporting time and frequencies, (9) data Tuesday, April 14 through Thursday, Regional Working Group to populate a formats, (10) data delivery systems and April 16, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. on Risk/Value Matrix for Council-managed schedules and (11) user-borne costs. Tuesday and 9 a.m. on Wednesday and Accepted applicants use the NOAA stocks. The Council will then receive a Thursday. DCS to collect environmental data. The report from the Monkfish and Skate : The meeting will be held at ADDRESSESapplicants must submit information to Coordinated Committee. The report will the Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring ensure that they meet these criteria. include review and potential approval St., Portland, ME 04101; telephone (207) of a scoping document and schedule for NOAA does not approve agreements 775–2311; online at https:// a potential individual fishing quota where there is a commercial service www.innbythebay.com/. Webinar program for the monkfish and/or skate available to fulfill the user requirements registration: Information on how to wing fisheries, as well as a white paper (per 15 CFR part 911). register and provide public comment via Affected Public: Not-for-profit summarizing coordinated monkfish and webinar will be posted on the Council’s institutions; Federal government; state, skate activities in 2025. The Council April 2026 meeting web page at: https:// local, or tribal government; business or will also receive a presentation from the www.nefmc.org/calendar/april-2026- other for-profit organizations. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution council-meeting. Frequency: Annual, every 3 years, on the Locking Away Carbon on the Register for the webinar at https://every 5 years (per regulations). Northeast Shelf and Slope project. The nefmc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/ Council will adjourn for the day at WNr4asGYi-ToWe486S3dTgg. Obtain or Retain Benefits. approximately 5 p.m., followed by a Council address: New England Legal Authority: 15 CFR 911. public outreach event in the hotel, to Fishery Management Council, 50 Water foster open communication among Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950; meeting attendees. telephone (978) 465–0492;

www.nefmc.org. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 : Cate On the second day, the Council will receive a presentation from NEFSC staff O’Keefe, Executive Director, New on the 2026 State of the Ecosystem England Fishery Management Council; report, with input from the Science and telephone: (978) 465–0492, ext. 113. Statistical Committee (SSC), followed by : Council questions. The Council will Agenda then receive an update from the SSC Chair on activities including a review of Tuesday, April 14, 2026 monkfish catch-per-unit-effort research, The Council will begin the meeting and updates from the SSC’s Social with a closed session of the Executive Science Subcommittee. Next, the Committee, pursuant to the Magnuson- Council will receive a presentation on Stevens Fishery Conservation and the draft Holistic Strategic Plan report Management Act, to discuss sensitive or the OMB Control Number 0648–0157. from the Parnin Group. information related to Council Following a lunch break, the Council resources. Following the closed session, will receive an update from the Risk the meeting will open with Department PRA Compliance Officer, Office Policy Working Group on revisions to introductions and announcements from the Council’s Risk Policy Concept, the Council Chair. The Council will including a summary of SSC input. The then receive reports on recent activities [FR Doc. 2026–05905 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] presentation will also include an from the Council Chair and Executive overview of technical analyses BILLING CODE 3510–HR–P Director; the Greater Atlantic Regional conducted by the University of Maine Fisheries Office (GARFO) Regional on applying the Risk Policy approach Administrator; NOAA Office of General and updates on implementation Counsel; the Northeast Fisheries considerations. The Council will then Science Center (NEFSC); the Mid- receive a report from the Atlantic Atlantic Fishery Management Council Herring Committee, including an update (MAFMC); the Atlantic States Marine [RTID 0648–XF606] on the development of an action for Fisheries Commission (ASMFC); the Fishing Years 2027–2031 Atlantic New England Fishery Management U.S. Coast Guard; NOAA Enforcement; herring specifications, river herring and Council; Public Meeting and representatives associated with shad management measures, and other ICCAT, Highly Migratory Species related measures. The day will conclude AGENCY(HMS), and the Dolphin-Wahoo fishery. with an open period for public comment After reports, the Council will review on Council issues not otherwise listed Executive Order 14276, Restoring on the agenda. American Seafood Competitiveness. The : Notice of public meeting. ACTION Thursday, April 16, 2026 Executive Director will summarize

: The New England Fishery On the final day, the Council will additional public comments received SUMMARY receive a report from the Groundfish Management Council (Council) will through December 2025 and review the Council’s September 2025 response and Committee on the Redfish Exemption hold a 3-day meeting with online associated workplan. Program Review draft report. Then the webinar participation options to Council will then receive an update consider actions affecting New England After a lunch break, the Council will from the NEFSC on fishery-independent fisheries in the exclusive economic zone receive an update on the NOAA framework to narrow the scope of NMFS surveys, including the 2025 and 2026 (EEZ).

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End of Certification survey seasons, activities of the and deletes service(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel, the Accordingly, the following product(s) by such agencies. Regional Industry-Based Trawl Survey, and service(s) are added to the and other survey-related topics. Next, : Date added to and deleted from DATESProcurement List: the Council will receive a Council the Procurement List: April 25, 2026. planning update from the Executive Product(s) : Committee for Purchase ADDRESSESDirector covering the status of fishery From People Who Are Blind or Severely management plan updates, Council Disabled, 355 E Street SW, Suite 325, 1095–01–619–0636—Knife, Combat, Drop priorities, Inflation Reduction Act Point, Automatic Washington, DC 20024. initiatives, and other ongoing activities. 1095–01–609–1271—Knife, Combat, Drop : For Point, Black The Council will address other business further information or to submit Authorized Source of Supply: DePaul before adjourning the meeting at comments contact: Michael R. Industries, Portland, OR approximately 12 p.m. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 489–1322, Although non-emergency issues not or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. contained on this agenda may come : before the Council for discussion, those Addition issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Council Service Type: Custodial Service On December 29, 2025 (90 FR 60683) Mandatory for: National Park Service, Golden action will be restricted to those issues and February 12, 2026 (91 FR 6624), the Gate National Recreation Area, Marin specifically listed in this notice and any Committee for Purchase From People County Administrative Buildings and issues arising after publication of this Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Public Restrooms, and San Francisco notice that require emergency action (operating as the U.S. AbilityOne County Public Restrooms, San Francisco, under section 305(c) of the Magnuson- Commission) published an initial notice CA, Fort Mason Building 201, San Stevens Fishery Conservation and of proposed additions to the Francisco, CA Management Act, provided the public Authorized Source of Supply: Toolworks, Procurement List. The Committee has been notified of the Council’s intent Inc., San Francisco, CA determined that the products and to take final action to address the Contracting Activity: DEPARTMENT OF THE service(s) listed below are suitable for INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE emergency. The public also should be procurement by the Federal Government aware that the meeting will be recorded. Deletion and has added these products and Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy service(s) to the Procurement List as a On February 19, 2026 (91 FR 7977), of the recording is available upon mandatory purchase for the contracting the Committee for Purchase From request. activities listed. In accordance with 41 People Who Are Blind or Severely CFR 51–5.3(b), the mandatory purchase Special Accommodations Disabled published notice of proposed requirement is limited to the contracting deletions from the Procurement List. This meeting is physically accessible activities at the locations listed, and in This notice is published pursuant to 41 to people with disabilities. Requests for accordance with 41 CFR 51–5.2, the U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. sign language interpretation or other Committee has authorized the listed After consideration of the relevant auxiliary aids should be directed to nonprofit agencies as the authorized matter presented, the Committee has Executive Director Cate O’Keefe (see source(s) of supply. determined that the service(s) listed ) at least 5 days prior to the After consideration of the material ADDRESSESbelow are no longer suitable for meeting date. presented to it concerning capability of procurement by the Federal Government qualified nonprofit agencies to provide (Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR the products and service(s) and impact 51–2.4. of the additions on the current or most Rey Israel Marquez, recent contractors, the Committee has Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable determined that the products and I certify that the following action will service(s) listed below are suitable for not have a significant impact on a [FR Doc. 2026–05895 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] procurement by the Federal Government substantial number of small entities. under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR The major factors considered for this 51–2.4. certification were: Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM 1. The action will not result in PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR additional reporting, recordkeeping or End of Certification SEVERELY DISABLED other compliance requirements for small 1. The action will not result in entities. additional reporting, recordkeeping or Procurement List; Additions and 2. The action may result in other compliance requirements for small Deletions authorizing small entities to furnish the entities. service(s) to the Government. : Committee for Purchase From 2. The action may result in AGENCY3. There are no known regulatory People Who Are Blind or Severely authorizing small entities to furnish the alternatives which would accomplish Disabled. product(s) and service(s) to the the objectives of the Javits-Wagner- Government. : Additions to and deletions from ACTIONO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in 3. There are no known regulatory the Procurement List. connection with the service(s) deleted alternatives which would accomplish

: This action adds product(s) from the Procurement List. the objectives of the Javits-Wagner- SUMMARY O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in and service(s) to the Procurement List End of Certification connection with the product(s) and that will be furnished by nonprofit service(s) deleted from the Procurement agencies employing persons who are Accordingly, the following service(s) List. blind or have other severe disabilities, are deleted from the Procurement List:

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regarding the Committee’s intent to Navy Exchange Service Command geographically limit this services Service Type: Custodial service Service Type: Janitorial/Custodial requirement. Mandatory for: U.S. GAO, Dayton GAO Field Mandatory for: VA Medical Center, 1481 W. The following service(s) are proposed Office, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, 10th Street, 1st Floor, Indianapolis, IN OH, 2196 D Street, Building 39, Area B, for addition to the Procurement List for Authorized Source of Supply: GW Dayton, OH Commercial Services, Inc., Indianapolis, production by the nonprofit agencies Authorized Source of Supply: Goodwill IN listed: Contracting Activity: DEPARTMENT OF Easter Seals Miami Valley, Dayton, OH VETERANS AFFAIRS, 583– Contracting Activity: GOVERNMENT INDIANAPOLIS ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE, US GAO Service Type: Base Operations & ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT Service Type: Custodial & Grounds Maintenance Services Maintenance Mandatory for: Joint Base Elmendorf- Michael R. Jurkowski, Mandatory for: Richard L. Roudebush VAMC, Richardson, Anchorage, AK Director, Business Operations. Building 7: 2669 Cold Springs Road, Authorized Source of Supply: Skookum Indianapolis, IN, Richard L. Roudebush Educational Program, Bremerton, WA [FR Doc. 2026–05869 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] VAMC: Basement, 2nd Floor, Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE AIR BILLING CODE 6353–01–P Outbuildings, Parking Garage, 1481 W. FORCE, 673rd Contracting Squadron Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN FA5000 Authorized Source of Supply: GW COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM Deletion Commercial Services, Inc., Indianapolis, PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR IN The following product(s) and services SEVERELY DISABLED Contracting Activity: DEPARTMENT OF are proposed for deletion to the VETERANS AFFAIRS, NAC Procurement List: Procurement List; Proposed Additions Service Type: Janitorial Service and Deletions Product(s) Mandatory for: U.S. Navy, NEXCOM, Norfolk Naval Base, Base Exchange, Norfolk, VA, : Committee for Purchase From AGENCY1560 Mall Dr, Bldg CD–13, Norfolk, VA 5340–00–894–9542—Strap, Webbing, 84″ x People Who Are Blind or Severely Authorized Source of Supply: Didlake, Inc., 1″ Disabled. Manassas, VA 5340–00–715–3854—Strap, Webbing, 54″ : Proposed additions to and ACTIONlength, 1″ wide deletions from the Procurement List. Navy Exchange Service Command 5340–00–020–5067—Strap, Webbing, 120″ x 1″, Steel Buckle Service Type: Administrative Service : The Committee is proposing SUMMARYMandatory for: Defense Logistics Agency, Authorized Source of Supply: The Charles to add service(s) to the Procurement List Logistics Information Services, Hart Dole Lea Center, Inc., Spartanburg, SC that will be furnished by nonprofit Inouye Federal Center, Defense agencies employing persons who are Reutilization & Marketing Service, Battle blind or have other severe disabilities, Creek, MI, 74 N. Washington Avenue, and delete product(s) and services Battle Creek, MI Authorized Source of Supply: Peckham previously furnished by such agencies. 2350–01–394–2531—Combat Identification Vocational Industries, Inc., Lansing, MI Kit, M88, Brown DATES2350–01–398–5171—Combat Identification or before: April 25, 2026. DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES—EBS Panel Kit, M993 MLRS Platform, Brown : Committee for Purchase ADDRESSESService Type: Janitorial/Grounds 2350–01–398–5168—Combat Identification From People Who Are Blind or Severely Maintenance Kit, JCIMS, Brown Disabled, 355 E Street SW, Suite 325, Mandatory for: U.S. Army, Soo Area Office, 2320–01–398–5163—Combat Identification Washington DC, 20024. Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 312 W. Portage Panel Kit, FLU 419 SEE Platform, Brown Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 2590–01–399–6774—Combat Identification : For Authorized Source of Supply: Northern Kit, M9 Ace, Brown further information or to submit Transitions, Inc., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 2590–01–400–1809—Combat Identification comments contact: Michael R. Kit, D5B Dozer Platform, Brown Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 489–1322, W072 ENDIST DETROIT 2590–01–392–0288—Combat Identification or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. Assembly, M60 AVLB Platform, Front, Service Type: Grounds Maintenance : This Brown Mandatory for: U.S. Army, Fort Lawton notice is published pursuant to 41 Cemetery, Seattle, WA, 3801 Discovery 2590–01–392–0290—Combat Identification U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its Park Blvd., Fort Lawton, WA Assembly, M60 AVLB Platform, Rear, Authorized Source of Supply: AtWork!, Brown purpose is to provide interested persons Bellevue, WA 2590–01–392–0291—Combat Identification an opportunity to submit comments on Assembly, M60 AVLB Platform, Side, the proposed actions. W6QM MICC–JB LEWIS–MC CHORD Brown Additions 2590–01–392–0292—Combat Identification Service Type: Janitorial/Custodial Assembly, M60 AVLB Platform, Top, Mandatory for: Navy Exchange Service In accordance with 41 CFR 51–5.3(b), Brown Command (NEXCOM), NEXCOM, the Committee intends to add this 2590–01–394–5639—Combat Identification Oceana Naval Air Station, Base services requirement to the Procurement Assembly, M88A1 Platform, Front, Exchange, Virginia Beach, VA, 1449 List as a mandatory purchase only for Brown Tomcat Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA, Navy the contracting activity at the location 2590–01–394–5640—Combat Identification Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), listed with the proposed qualified Assembly, M88A1 Platform, Side, Brown Navy Exchange Service Command, Dam 2590–01–398–3835—Combat Identification Neck Fleet Combat Training Center nonprofit agency as the authorized Assembly, FLU419 SEE Platform, Side, Atlantic, Base Exchange, Virginia Beach, source of supply. Prior to adding the Brown 2590–01–398–3837—Combat VA, 1977 Terrier Ave., Bldg 524, Virginia service to the Procurement List, the Identification Assembly, FLU419 SEE Beach, VA Committee will consider other pertinent Platform, Front, Brown 2590–01–398– Authorized Source of Supply: Sara’s information, including information from Mentoring Center, Inc., Virginia Beach, 3840—Combat Identification Assembly, Government personnel and relevant VA FLU419 SEE Platform, Rear, Brown comments from interested parties 2590–01–398–3842—Combat

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Identification Assembly, M113 Series of Mandatory For: Broad Government Requirement Platforms, Front, Brown 2590–01–398– 3845—Combat Identification Assembly, DLA TROOP SUPPORT M2/3A2/A3 Platform, Right Turret, [Docket ID: DOD–2026–OS–0100] Brown NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 1005–01–083– 2590–01–398–3847—Combat Identification 8113—Sling, Small Arm Assembly, M270A1 MLRS Platform, Authorized Source of Supply: Envision, Inc., Front, Brown 2590–01–398–6719— Wichita, KS Combat Identification Assembly, : The Office of the Under AGENCYMultiple Platform Use, # 2, Side, Brown Secretary of Defense for Research and 2590–01–398–6722—Combat Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Department Identification Assembly, M2/3A2/A3 NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 6850–01–598– of Defense (DoD). Platform, Right Rear, Brown 1946—Ice Melt/De-Icer, 10 lbs. 2590–01–398–6725—Combat Identification Authorized Source of Supply: BOSMA ACTIONAssembly, M2/3 A2/A3 Platform, Left Enterprises, Indianapolis, IN notice. Rear, Brown 2590–01–398–6726— Mandatory For: Broad Government Combat Identification Assembly, M2/3 Requirement SUMMARYA2/A3 Platform, Left Turret, Brown 2590–01–398–6727—Combat Identification DLA AVIATION Assembly, M992 A1/A2 FAASV & M109 A5/A6 PALADIN Platforms, Front, 7910–00–685–3912—Pad, Machine, Brown Scrubbing, Floor, 14″ x ″ ⁄ 12590–01–398–6728—Combat Identification 4 7910–00–685–4240—Pad, Machine, Assembly, M93A1 NBCRS (Fox) Stripping, Floor, 13″ x ″ ⁄ DATES 1Platform, Right Side, Brown 4 7910–00–685–4241—Pad, Machine, 2590–01–398–6739—Combat Identification Stripping, Floor, 16″ x ″ ⁄ 1 ADDRESSES 4Assembly, M93A1 NBCRS (Fox) 7910–00–685–4242—Pad, Machine, Platform, Front, Brown Stripping, Floor, 14″ x ″ ⁄ 1 4Authorized Source of Supply: Crossroads 7910–00–685–4243—Pad, Machine, Rehabilitation Center, Inc., Indianapolis, Stripping, Floor, 15″ x ″ ⁄ 1 4IN 7910–00–685–4244—Pad, Machine, Stripping, Floor, 17″ x ″ ⁄ 1 4 7910–00–685–4245—Pad, Machine, Stripping, Floor, 18″ x ″ W4GG HQ US ARMY TACOM ⁄ 1 4 Authorized Source of Supply: Beacon NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 2590–01–472– Lighthouse, Inc., Wichita Falls, TX 5892—Combat Identification Assembly, Mandatory For: Broad Government Multiple Platform Use, Side, Brown : Mr. Requirement Authorized Source of Supply: Crossroads Contracting Activity: GENERAL SERVICES Rehabilitation Center, Inc., Indianapolis, ADMINISTRATION, GSA/FSS IN GREATER SOUTHWEST ACQUISITI

Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE ARMY, : 8415–00–NSH–0600—Pocket, Magazine, W4GG HQ US ARMY TACOM M–4, Double, CQB Number: Science, Mathematics and 8415–00–NSH–0602—Pocket, Magazine, 7520–01–357–6846—Stamp, Custom-made, Research for Transformation .45 ACP Single, CQB Self-inking, 1″ x 1 ″ ⁄ Scholarship Program; DD Forms 3067– 1 8415–00–NSH–0616—Sling, M–240, 27520–01–357–6847—Stamp, Custom-made, Padded, Quick Release Weapon/General 2, 3067–4, 3067–7, 3067–8, 3067–9, ″ x 3″ Self-inking, 1 ⁄ Authorized Source of Supply: Chautauqua 1 3067–11, 3067–12, 3067–13, 3067–15; 27520–01–381–7993—Stamp, Custom-made, County Chapter, NYSARC, Jamestown, OMB Control Number 0704–0466. ″ x 2 ″ Self-inking, ⁄ ⁄ NY 1 1 2 8 Type of Request: Revision. 7520–01–381–7995—Stamp, Custom-made, ″ x 1 ″ Number of Respondents: 4,000. Self-inking, ⁄ ⁄ Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE ARMY, 5 1 8 27520–01–381–8017—Stamp, Custom-made, Responses per Respondent: 3.6. W6QK ACC–APG NATICK ″ x 2 ″ 7520–01–419– Self-inking, ⁄ ⁄ Annual Responses: 14,400. 7 1 8 46740—Stamp, Custom-made, Pre-inked, Average Burden per Response: 55.74 W/Logo Service Type: Shelf Stocking, Custodial & minutes. 7520–01–419–6744—Stamp, Custom-made, Warehousing Annual Burden Hours: 13,378. Pre-inked, W/Signature Mandatory for: Defense Commissary Agency, Needs and Uses: Science, Authorized Source of Supply: LC Industries, Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island Mathematics and Research for Inc., Durham, NC Commissary, San Diego, CA, 2017 Transformation Scholarship Program Mandatory For: Total Government Colorado Street, San Diego, CA, Defense (SMART) is designed to increase the Requirement Commissary Agency, Miramar Marine number of new civilian science, Contracting Activity: GENERAL SERVICES Corps Air Station Commissary, San ADMINISTRATION, GSA/FAS ADMIN technology, engineering, and Diego, CA, 2661 MCAS Miramar, San SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2 Diego, CA mathematics (STEM) entrants to the

Designated Source of Supply: Job Options, NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7360–00–139– DoD. Additionally, the SMART Program Inc., San Diego, CA 0480—Disposable Dinnerware Kit develops and retains current DoD civilian STEM employees that are DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY critical to the national security (DECA) DLA TROOP SUPPORT functions of the DoD and are needed in NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 5925–01–651– Michael R. Jurkowski, the DoD’s workforce. SMART awards 2037—Kit, Lockout, Electrical/Valve scholarships, ranging from 1 to 5 years Director, Business Operations. with AC Sensor to undergraduate and graduate level Authorized Source of Supply: Goodwill [FR Doc. 2026–05868 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] students pursuing a degree in one of 22 Vision Enterprises, Rochester, NY BILLING CODE 6353–01–P

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: You may submit comments, technical disciplines. Upon graduation, Annual Responses: 750,000. ADDRESSESAverage Burden per Response: 3 scholars fulfill a service commitment identified by docket number and title, minutes. with the DoD facility that nominated the by any of the following methods: Annual Burden Hours: 37,500. Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://scholar for an award. The information Needs and Uses: The information collection activity under review is a collection requirement is necessary to statutory and functional requirement obtain and record the dental health Mail: Department of War, Office of the necessary to administer the scholarship status of members of the Armed Forces. Director of Administration and program. This form is the means for civilian Management, Privacy, Civil Liberties, dentists to record the results of their and Transparency Directorate, findings and provide the information to Regulatory Division, 4800 Mark Center the member’s military organization. The Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 05F16, military organizations are required by DoD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald Alexandria, VA 22350–1700. DoD policy to track the dental status of Lucas. its members. must include the agency name, docket Affected Public: Business or other for- number and title for this Federal profit institutions; individuals or Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions Frequency: As required. from members of the public is to make [FR Doc. 2026–05841 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] these submissions available for public DoD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald viewing on the internet at http://Lucas. www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any Dated: March 20, 2026. personal identifiers or contact

: To [Docket ID: DoD–2025–HA–0101] request more information on this [FR Doc. 2026–05840 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, : Office of the Assistant AGENCY´please write to Alan Ortiz, Office of the Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Assistant to the Secretary of War (Public (OASD(HA)), Department of Defense Affairs), Community and Public (DoD). [Docket ID: DOD–2026–OS–0694] Outreach, Room 2D982, 1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–1400 ACTIONProposed Collection; Comment notice. or call 703–695–9368. Request : SUMMARY: Office of the Assistant to the AGENCYSecretary of Defense for Public Affairs Number: Joint Civilian Orientation (OASD(PA)), Department of Defense Conference Program (JCOC) Eligibility of (DoD). Nominators and Candidates; JCOC

: 60-Day information collection Nomination Form, JCOC Registration ACTION Form; OMB Control Number 0704–0562. notice. DATES Needs and Uses: The information : In compliance with the collection requirement is necessary to SUMMARYADDRESSES administer the JCOC Program; to verify Office of the Assistant to the Secretary the eligibility of nominators and of War for Public Affairs, announces a candidates; and to select those proposed public information collection nominated individuals for participation and seeks public comment on the in JCOC. provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed

Annual Burden Hours: 33. Number of Respondents: 180. : Annual Responses: 180. Average Burden per Response: 11

minutes. proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and Respondents are individuals : authorized to nominate candidates for collected; and ways to minimize the participation in JCOC, and candidates Number: Department of Defense Active burden of the information collection on nominated for and selected to Duty/Reserve Forces Dental participate in JCOC. The JCOC Examination; DD Form 2813; OMB Nomination Form and Registration Control Number 0720–0022. Form each record the nominator’s Type of Request: Reinstatement. credentials and contact information and Number of Respondents: 150,000. DATESResponses per Respondent: 5. comments received by May 26, 2026. the candidate’s credentials and contact

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information. The completed forms are environment/capability where students, Management, Privacy, Civil Liberties, alumni, faculty, partners, and other and Transparency Directorate, used to administer the JCOC program, community members and subject matter verify the eligibility of nominators and Regulatory Division, 4800 Mark Center experts can find relevant and timely candidates, and to select those Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 05F16, information about pertinent subject Alexandria, VA 22350–1700. nominated individuals for participation matter experts and conduct required in JCOC, which is impossible to do must include the agency name, docket training. GlobalNET also collects without this information. Ensuring the number and title for this Federal information on students in order to credentials of nominators and Register document. The general policy allow regional center personnel to candidates is vital to the integrity and manage students while enrolled at for comments and other submissions accountability of the JCOC program. regional centers. from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the internet at http://

www.regulations.gov as they are

received without change, including any DoD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald personal identifiers or contact [FR Doc. 2026–05842 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Lucas.

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request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, [FR Doc. 2026–05839 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] [Docket ID: DoD–2026–OS–0034] please write to Naval Health Research Center, Gate 4, Patterson Rd. at McClelland Rd., Bldg. 320, San Diego, CA 92152, Dr. Cameron McCabe, (619) : The Defense Security 553–8067. AGENCYDepartment of the Navy Cooperation Agency, Department of : Defense (DoD). [DOD–2026–OS–0695]

Number: Challenges of Operational ACTIONProposed Collection; Comment notice. Environments Study; OMB Control Request Number 0703–0100. SUMMARYNeeds and Uses: Recent suicide : Department of the Navy, AGENCYclusters aboard Naval vessels have Department of Defense, (DoD). highlighted a critical need to better : 60-Day information collection ACTIONunderstand risk factors for suicide notice. among various shipboard environments : In compliance with the (e.g., in maintenance yards, at sea). SUMMARYUnfortunately, extremely limited DATESNaval Health Research Center research to date has identified announces a revision to an approved individual and organizational factors ADDRESSESinformation collection and seeks public that are directly associated with harmful comment on the provisions thereof. behaviors, including suicidality, in a Comments are invited on: whether the variety of Naval environments. In response, the Office of Naval Research and the Defense Health Agency have funded a longitudinal study called the Challenges of Operational Environments Study to identify specific shipboard stressors associated with different proposed information collection; ways phases of the aircraft carrier life cycle : to enhance the quality, utility, and and determine the effects of these stressors on Sailor’s mental and collected; and ways to minimize the behavioral health and readiness. burden of the information collection on Research is needed to provide the Navy : with in-depth information on specific risks to Sailors at each phase of the Number: The GlobalNET Collection; carrier cycle, such that allocation of OMB Control Number 0704–0558. resources to prevent suicidality and Type of Request: Extension. DATESother mental/behavioral health comments received by May 26, 2026. Number of Respondents: 6,000. problems can be tailored to meet : You may submit comments, ADDRESSESpotentially unique needs at each phase. Annual Responses: 6,000. identified by docket number and title, Additionally, findings from the effort Average Burden per Response: 5 by any of the following methods: are used to develop targeted minutes. Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://recommendations to improve Sailor Annual Burden Hours: 500. mental health and well-being that are Needs and Uses: The purpose of the

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10 operational briefs to Navy leaders, Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) Total Number of Respondents Over 3 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the Years: 20,700. and its findings have been incorporated general public and Federal agencies Total Responses Over 3 Years: 20,700. into the Chief of Naval Operations with an opportunity to comment on Frequency: On occasion or by request. NAVPLAN. Based on feedback received proposed, revised, and continuing throughout the course of study Dated: March 20, 2026. collections of information. This helps implementation and to ensure the Department assess the impact of its continued alignment with Navy and information collection requirements and Department of War priorities, the study minimize the public’s reporting burden. team is seeking to update the previously [FR Doc. 2026–05837 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] It also helps the public understand the approved survey measures to include Department’s information collection additional questions regarding requirements and provide the requested operational stressors and other threats to data in the desired format. The the readiness and performance of Navy DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Department is soliciting comments on Sailors. Because we cannot fully the proposed information collection anticipate a specific command’s [Docket No.: ED–2026–SCC–0596] request (ICR) that is described below. evolving needs or accommodate urgent The Department is especially interested ad hoc data collection requests from in public comment addressing the Activities; Comment Request; Teacher leadership, we are seeking a Generic following issues: (1) is this collection Cancellation Low Income Directory Clearance that will extend the approval necessary to the proper functions of the of the core methodology while granting : Federal Student Aid (FSA), AGENCY Department; (2) will this information be the study team the necessary Department of Education (ED). processed and used in a timely manner; adaptability to respond to stakeholder : Notice. (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; requirements in a timely manner. To ACTION (4) how might the Department enhance support this Generic Clearance request, SUMMARY the quality, utility, and clarity of the the burden allotment estimates below information to be collected; and (5) how provide a projection of the maximum 1995, the Department is proposing an might the Department minimize the anticipated potential time and cost extension without change of a currently burden of this collection on the based on 6 annual data collections (3 approved information collection request ships, 2 data collections/ship) over a 3- (ICR). of information technology. Please note year period of performance (18 total) that written comments received in DATESand may not reflect the actual burden submit comments on or before May 26, response to this notice will be over 3 years. 2026. considered public records. Title of Collection: Teacher : To access and review all the ADDRESSES Cancellation Low Income Directory. documents related to the information Challenges of Operational OMB Control Number: 1845–0077. collection listed in this notice, please Environments Survey Type of Review: An extension without use http://www.regulations.gov by change of a currently approved ICR. Burden Hours Over 3 Years: 9,000. searching the Docket ID number ED– Respondents/Affected Public: State, Number of Respondents Over 3 Years: 2026–SCC–0596. Comments submitted Local, and Tribal Governments. 18,000. in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Responses: 57. Number of Responses Over 3 Years: Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://18,000. www.regulations.gov by selecting the Burden Hours: 6,840. Average Burden per Response: 30 Docket ID number or via postal mail, Abstract: The Higher Education Act of minutes. commercial delivery, or hand delivery. 1965, as amended, (HEA) allows for up If the regulations.gov site is not Challenges of Operational to a one hundred percent cancellation of available to the public for any reason, Environments Focus Groups a Federal Perkins Loan and loan the Department will temporarily accept Burden Hours Over 3 Years: 2,700. forgiveness of a Federal Family comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Number of Respondents Over 3 Years: Education Loan and Direct Loan Please include the docket ID number 1,800. program loan if the graduate teaches and the title of the information full-time in an elementary or secondary collection request when requesting Number of Responses Over 3 Years: school serving low-income students. documents or submitting comments. 1,800. The data collected for the Please note that comments submitted Average Burden per Group: 90 development of the Teacher after the comment period will not be minutes. Cancellation Low Income Directory accepted. Written requests for provides web-based access to a list of all Implementation Focus Groups information or comments submitted by elementary and secondary schools, and Burden Hours Over 3 Years: 1,350. postal mail or delivery should be educational service agencies that serve a Number of Respondents Over 3 Years: addressed to Zelma Barrett, U.S. total enrollment of more than 30 percent 900. Department of Education, Federal low income students (as defined under Student Aid, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Number of Responses Over 3 Years: Washington, DC 20202–1200. Secondary Education Act of 1965, as 900. : For amended). The Directory allows post- Average Burden per Group: 90 specific questions related to collection secondary institutions to determine minutes. activities, please contact Zelma Barrett, whether or not a teacher, who received Total 202–245–8012. a Federal Perkins Loan, Direct Loan, or

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: DOE is Short-Term Energy Outlook (EIA cancellation or forgiveness or that a releases the Outlook monthly). The teacher who received a TEACH Grant is required to prescribe test procedures for representative average unit after-tax meeting the service obligation. This measuring the estimated annual costs for propane and kerosene are revision request updates the collection operating costs or other measures of based on the projected 2025 U.S. with an optional school type data energy consumption for certain residential sector prices found in EIA’s element. consumer products, as specified in Annual Energy Outlook 2025 Section 323 of the Energy Policy and Ross Santy, (AEO2025) (April 15, 2025). The Short- Conservation Act (the Act) (42 U.S.C. Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Term Energy Outlook and the Annual 6293(b)(3)). These test procedures are Evaluation and Policy Development. Energy Outlook are available on the EIA found in Title 10 of the Code of Federal website at https://www.eia.gov. For Regulations (CFR) part 430, subpart B. [FR Doc. 2026–05894 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] more information on the data sources The estimated annual operating costs BILLING CODE 4000–01–P used in this notice, contact the National of a covered product must be calculated Energy Information Center, Forrestal from measurements of energy use in a Building, EI–30, 1000 Independence representative average use cycle or Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, period of use and from representative Energy Conservation Program for Telephone: (202) 586–8800, Email: average unit costs of the energy needed Consumer Products: Representative to operate the product during the cycle infoctr@eia.doe.gov. Average Unit Costs of Energy (Section 323(b)(3) of the Act). (42 U.S.C. The 2025 representative average unit 6293(b)(3) and (b)(4)) DOE must provide : Office of Critical Minerals and costs under section 323(b)(4) of the Act AGENCYinformation to manufacturers regarding Energy Innovation, Department of are set forth in Table 1, and will become the representative average unit costs of Energy. effective April 27, 2026. They will energy. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(4)) This cost : Notice. remain in effect until further notice. ACTIONinformation should be used by Signing Authority : The U.S. Department of manufacturers to meet their obligations SUMMARYEnergy (DOE) forecasts the under Section 323(c) of the Act. These This document of the Department of representative average unit costs of five costs are also used to comply with Energy was signed on March 17, 2026, residential energy sources for the year Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by Audrey Robertson, Assistant 2025 pursuant to the Energy Policy and requirements for labeling. Secretary (EERE) for Critical Minerals Conservation Act (Act). The five sources Manufacturers are required to use the and Energy Innovation, pursuant to are electricity, natural gas, No. 2 heating revised DOE representative average unit delegated authority from the Secretary oil, propane, and kerosene. costs when the FTC publishes new of Energy. That document with the ranges of comparability for specific : The representative average unit DATES original signature and date is covered products (16 CFR part 305). costs of energy contained in this notice maintained by DOE. For administrative Interested parties can also find will become effective April 27, 2026 and purposes only, and in compliance with information covering the FTC labeling will remain in effect until further notice. requirements of the Office of the Federal requirements at https://www.ftc.gov/ : Register, the undersigned DOE Federal appliances. Mr. Troy Watson, U.S. Department of Register Liaison Officer has been DOE last published representative Energy, Office of Critical Minerals and authorized to sign and submit the average unit costs of residential energy Energy Innovation, EE–5B, 1000 document in electronic format for in a Federal Register notice entitled, Independence Avenue SW, Washington, publication, as an official document of ‘‘Energy Conservation Program for DC 20585–0121, Telephone: (202) 449– the Department of Energy. This Consumer Products: Representative 9387, Email: administrative process in no way alters Average Unit Costs of Energy’’, dated ApplianceStandardsQuestions@ the legal effect of this document upon October 17, 2024, 89 FR 83672. DOE’s ee.doe.gov. publication in the Federal Register. Energy Information Administration Mr. Peter Cochran, U.S. Department of (EIA) developed the 2025 representative Energy, Office of General Counsel, GC– Signed in Washington, DC, on March 24, 33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, average unit after-tax residential costs 2026. Washington, DC 20585–0103, found in this notice. EIA based these Jennifer Hartzell, costs for electricity, natural gas, and No. Telephone: (202) 586–4798, Email: Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, 2 heating oil on its September 2025, EIA peter.cochran@hq.doe.gov. U.S. Department of Energy.

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[2025] $ Type of energy Per million In commonly used terms As required by test procedure Btu 1

TElectricity ................................................. 50.47 17.22 ¢/kWh ........................................ $0.1722/kWh. 23Natural Gas ............................................. 14.37 $1.43/therm or $14.9/MCF ................ $0.00001437/Btu. 4 56No. 2 Heating Oil ..................................... 25.91 $3.56/gallon ........................................... $0.00002591/Btu. 7Propane ................................................... 25.68 $2.35/gallon ........................................... $0.00002568/Btu. 8Kerosene ................................................. 25.11 $3.39/gallon ........................................... $0.00002511/Btu. 9

Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook (September 9, 2025) and Annual Energy Outlook (April 15, 2025). Notes: Prices include taxes. Btu stands for British thermal units. 1kWh stands for kilowatt hour. 21 kWh = 3,412 Btu. 3

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1 therm = 100,000 Btu. MCF stands for 1,000 cubic feet. For the purposes of this table, one cubic foot of natural gas has an energy equivalence of 1,037 Btu. 6For the purposes of this table, one gallon of No. 2 heating oil has an energy equivalence of 137,381 Btu. 7For the purposes of this table, one gallon of liquid propane has an energy equivalence of 91,333 Btu. 8For the purposes of this table, one gallon of kerosene has an energy equivalence of 135,000 Btu. 9 QuickComment.aspx. For assistance, unit, with a minimum hydraulic [FR Doc. 2026–05899 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] please contact FERC Online Support at capacity of 113 cubic feet per second BILLING CODE 6450–01–P FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) (cfs) and a maximum hydraulic capacity 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 of 474 cfs; (7) a downstream fish passage (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, you facility; (8) a 200-foot-long, 12.5-kilovolt may submit a paper copy. Submissions transmission line; and (9) appurtenant sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be facilities. The Hackett Mills Project is currently addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, operated in a run-of-river mode and Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory [Project No. 6398–026] generates 1,602 megawatt-hours Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room annually. Hackett Mills Hydro proposes Hackett Mills Hydro Associates, LLC; 1A, Washington, DC 20426. to continue operating the project as a Notice of Application Ready for Submissions sent via any other carrier run-of-river facility and does not Environmental Analysis and Soliciting must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. propose any new construction at the Comments, Recommendations, Terms Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy project. and Conditions, and Prescriptions Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins m. A copy of the application can be Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. All Take notice that the following viewed on the Commission’s website filings must clearly identify the project hydroelectric application has been filed http://www.ferc.gov, using the name and docket number on the first with the Commission and is available ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket page: Hackett Mills Hydroelectric for public inspection. number, excluding the last three digits Project (P–6398–026). a. Type of Application: Subsequent in the docket number field to access the The Commission’s Rules of Practice Minor License. document (P–6398). For assistance, and Procedure require all intervenors b. Project No.: 6398–026. contact FERC Online Support (see item filing documents with the Commission c. Date filed: August 31, 2022. j above). to serve a copy of that document on d. Applicant: Hackett Mills Hydro All filings must (1) bear in all capital each person on the official service list Associates, LLC (Hackett Mills Hydro). letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘REPLY for the project. Further, if an intervenor e. Name of Project: Hackett Mills COMMENTS,’’ files comments or documents with the Hydroelectric Project. ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS Commission relating to the merits of an f. Location: On the Little AND CONDITIONS,’’ or issue that may affect the responsibilities Androscoggin River, in the towns of ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (2) set forth in the of a particular resource agency, they Poland and Minot, in Androscoggin heading the name of the applicant and must also serve a copy of the document County, Maine. the project number of the application to on that resource agency. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power which the filing responds; and (3) k. This application has been accepted Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). otherwise comply with the requirements and is ready for environmental analysis h. Applicant Contact: Jody Smet, of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. at this time. Chief Compliance Officer, Hackett Mills All comments, recommendations, terms l. The Hackett Mills Project consists of Hydro Associates, LLC c/o Eagle Creek and conditions or prescriptions must set the following existing facilities: (1) a Renewable Energy, LLC, 7315 forth their evidentiary basis and 186-foot-long dam that consists of two Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100W, otherwise comply with the requirements spillway sections: a 101-foot-long, 8- Bethesda, Maryland 20814; phone: (804) of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain foot-high rock-filled timber crib dam 382–1764; email: jody.smet@ copies of the application directly from with an uncontrolled spillway (main eaglecreekre.com. the applicant. Each filing must be spillway section) and a 85-foot-long, 8- i. FERC Contact: Jody Callihan at accompanied by proof of service on all foot-high concrete gravity dam with (202) 502–8278 or jody.callihan@ persons listed on the service list three uncontrolled bays (secondary ferc.gov. prepared by the Commission in this spillway section); (2) an obsolete sluice j. Deadline for filing comments, proceeding in accordance with 18 CFR gatehouse that connects the main recommendations, terms and 4.34(b) and 385.2010. spillway and the secondary spillway conditions, and prescriptions: on or sections; (3) a 3.5-mile-long, 60-acre before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May impoundment with no useable storage 22, 2026; reply comments are due on or capacity at a normal maximum water before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 6, surface elevation of 235.05 feet; (4) a 12026. 17.5-foot-long, 40-foot-high and 22-foot- The Commission strongly encourages ferc.gov. wide intake structure containing five electronic filing. Please file comments, You may also register online at gates; (5) a 100-foot-long, 25-foot-wide, recommendations, terms and https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ 10-foot-deep power canal; (6) a 20-foot- conditions, and prescriptions using the FERCOnline.aspx to be notified via long, 43.5-foot-high and 22-foot-wide Commission’s eFiling system at https:// email of new filings and issuances concrete powerhouse located at the end ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx. related to this or other pending projects. of the canal containing one 485-kilowatt Commenters can submit brief comments For assistance, contact FERC Online right angle drive bulb turbine-generator up to 10,000 characters, without prior Support. n. The applicant must file the registration, using the eComment system All elevations are referenced to the National 1at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ following on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929.

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Time on May 22, 2026: (1) a copy of the Amended Network Customer Trans. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 3375R1 WAPA & Basin Electric Power water quality certification; (2) a copy of Credits Filing to be effective 4/1/2026.

Filed Date: 3/20/26. the request for certification, including Interconnection Agr to be effective 3/23/

Accession Number: 20260320–5348. proof of the date on which the certifying 2026.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/10/26. agency received the request; or (3)

Accession Number: 20260323–5163. evidence of a waiver of water quality Docket Numbers: ER26–1222–001. certification. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/26. Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, o. Final amendments to the Inc. Docket Numbers: ER26–1889–000. application must be filed with the Description: Tariff Amendment: Applicants: The Connecticut Light Commission on or before 5:00 p.m. MEAN-City of Kimball, Nebraska— and Power Company. Eastern Time on April 22, 2026. Amended Network Customer Description: Tariff Amendment: Transmission Credits to be effective 4/ Cancel—New York Transco LLC— (Authority: 18 CFR 2.1) 1/2026. Engineering, Design and Procurement Dated: March 23, 2026 Filed Date: 3/20/26. Agreement to be effective 3/24/2026. Accession Number: 20260320–5354.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/10/26. Accession Number: 20260323–5170. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/26. [FR Doc. 2026–05884 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Docket Numbers: ER26–1250–001.

Applicants: PJM Interconnection, Docket Numbers: ER26–1890–000. L.L.C. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, Description: Tariff Amendment: L.L.C. Amendment to Original GIA, SA No. Description: Tariff Amendment: 7811; Project Identifier No. AG1–105 to Notice of Cancellation of ISA, SA No. be effective 1/5/2026. 6866; Project Identifier No. AF2–254 to be effective 5/23/2026. Accession Number: 20260323–5150. Combined Notice of Filings #1 Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/26. Accession Number: 20260323–5187. Take notice that the Commission Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/26. Docket Numbers: ER26–1883–000. received the following electric corporate Docket Numbers: ER26–1891–000. Applicants: Renewable Roots America filings: Applicants: NSTAR Electric Corp. Docket Numbers: EC26–73–000. Company. Description: Initial Rate Filing: Applicants: Waterside Power, LLC, Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Park Application for Market Based Rate Selkirk Cogen Partners LLC, New City Wind LLC Second A&R Settlement Authority to be effective 3/21/2026. Athens Generating Company, LLC, Transmission Support Agreement to be Filed Date: 3/20/26. Millennium Power Company, LLC, effective 5/22/2026. Accession Number: 20260320–5338. Berkshire Power Company, LLC. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/10/26. Description: Joint Application for Accession Number: 20260323–5192. Docket Numbers: ER26–1884–000. Authorization Under Section 203 of the Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/26. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, Federal Power Act of Berkshire Power L.L.C. Docket Numbers: ER26–1892–000. Company, LLC, et al. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Applicants: PJM Interconnection, Filed Date: 3/18/26. Amendment to ISA, Service Agreement L.L.C. Accession Number: 20260318–5202. No. 6822; Queue No. AF1–328 to be Description: Tariff Amendment: Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/26. effective 5/23/2026. Notice of Cancellation of GIA, SA No. Docket Numbers: EC26–75–000. 7582; Project Identifier No. AG1–508 to Applicants: Tonopah Solar Energy, Accession Number: 20260323–5090. be effective 5/23/2026. LLC. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/26. Description: Application for Accession Number: 20260323–5197. Docket Numbers: ER26–1885–000. Authorization Under Section 203 of the Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/26. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, Federal Power Act of Tonopah Solar L.L.C. Energy, LLC. Docket Numbers: ER26–1893–000. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Filed Date: 3/20/26. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, Original GIA, Service Agreement No. Accession Number: 20260320–5414. L.L.C. 7936; Project Identifier No. AF2–095 to Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/10/26. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: be effective 2/20/2026. Amendment to ISA, Service Agreement Take notice that the Commission No. 6768; Queue No. AF1–325 to be received the following electric rate Accession Number: 20260323–5101. effective 5/23/2026. filings: Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/26. Docket Numbers: ER21–2382–000. Accession Number: 20260323–5215. Docket Numbers: ER26–1886–000. Applicants: Shell Energy North Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/26. Applicants: PacifiCorp. America (US), L.P. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Description: Refund Report: Refund Docket Numbers: ER26–1894–000. OATT Revised Attachment H–1—(Rev Report. Applicants: Alabama Power Depreciation Rates 2026) to be effective Filed Date: 3/20/26. Company, Georgia Power Company, 6/1/2026. Accession Number: 20260320–5329. Mississippi Power Company. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/10/26. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Accession Number: 20260323–5133. Alabama Power Company submits tariff Docket Numbers: ER26–1219–001. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/26. filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: AMEA NITSA Applicants: Southwest Power Pool,

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Accession Number: 20260323–5218. water quality certification as defined in Docket Numbers: RP26–654–000. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/26. Applicants: Florida Gas Transmission 40 CFR 121.5, from Ohio Power and Company, LLC. Light, LLC, in conjunction with the Take notice that the Commission Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Update above captioned project on November received the following electric securities Tariff Map Links to be effective 4/20/ 13, 2025. Pursuant to the Commission’s filings: 2026. regulations, we hereby notify West Docket Numbers: ES26–32–000. 1 Filed Date: 3/20/26. Virginia DEP of the following dates: Applicants: PJM Settlement, Inc. Accession Number: 20260320–5094. Date of Receipt of the Certification Description: Application Under Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/26. Request: November 13, 2025. Section 204 of the Federal Power Act for Docket Numbers: RP26–655–000. Reasonable Period of Time to Act on Authorization to Issue Securities of PJM Applicants: Transwestern Pipeline the Certification Request: One year, Settlement, Inc. Company, LLC. November 13, 2026. Filed Date: 3/20/26. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Update If West Virginia DEP fails or refuses Accession Number: 20260320–5412. Tariff Map Links to be effective 4/20/ to act on the water quality certification Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/10/26. 2026. request on or before the above date, then The filings are accessible in the Filed Date: 3/20/26. the certifying authority is deemed Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// Accession Number: 20260320–5106. waived pursuant to section 401(a)(1) of elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/26. the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. fercgensearch.asp) by querying the Docket Numbers: RP26–656–000. 1341(a)(1). docket number. Applicants: Fayetteville Express Any person desiring to intervene, to (Authority: 18 CFR 2.1) Pipeline LLC. protest, or to answer a complaint in any Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Update of the above proceedings must file in Tariff Map Links to be effective 4/20/ accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 2026. of the Commission’s Regulations (18 Filed Date: 3/20/26. CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or [FR Doc. 2026–05888 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Accession Number: 20260320–5107. before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/26. specified comment date. Protests may be Docket Numbers: RP26–657–000. considered, but intervention is Applicants: ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC. necessary to become a party to the Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Update proceeding. Tariff Map Link to be effective 4/20/ eFiling is encouraged. More detailed 2026. information relating to filing Filed Date: 3/20/26. requirements, interventions, protests, Combined Notice of Filings Accession Number: 20260320–5109. service, and qualifying facilities filings Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/26. Take notice that the Commission has can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/ Docket Numbers: RP26–658–000. received the following Natural Gas docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: other information, call (866) 208–3676 Company of America LLC. (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Filings Instituting Proceedings 4(d) Rate Filing: Description: §For public inquiries and assistance with Negotiated Rate Agreements—Various Docket Numbers: PR26–46–000. making filings such as interventions, Shippers March 23, 2026 to be effective Applicants: Southern California Gas comments, or requests for rehearing, the 4/1/2026. Company. public is encouraged to contact OPP at Description: § 284.123 Rate Filing: (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ferc.gov. Accession Number: 20260323–5097. Offshore Delivery Service Rate Revision Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/6/26. March 2026 to be effective 3/1/2026. Docket Numbers: RP26–659–000. Filed Date: 3/20/26. Applicants: Enable Gas Transmission, Accession Number: 20260320–5197. LLC. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/10/26. [FR Doc. 2026–05887 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: 3–23– Docket Numbers: RP26–634–000. 26 Filed Agreements Housekeeping to Applicants: Brotman Generating, LLC, be effective 4/23/2026. Brotman II, LLC, South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. Accession Number: 20260323–5098. Description: Joint Petition for Limited Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/6/26. Waiver of Capacity Release Regulations, Docket Numbers: RP26–660–000. et al. of Brotman Generating, LLC, et al. Applicants: Panhandle Eastern Pipe [Project No. 15094–002] Filed Date: 3/10/26. Line Company, LP. Accession Number: 20260310–5199. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Update Ohio Power and Light, LLC; Notice of Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 3/27/26. Tariff Map Links to be effective 4/23/ Reasonable Period of Time for Water Docket Numbers: RP26–653–000. 2026. Quality Certification Application Applicants: Equitrans, L.P. On March 16, 2026, Current Hydro Accession Number: 20260323–5124. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: AVC Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/6/26. LLC (Current Hydro) submitted to the Storage Loss Retainage Factor—2026 to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission be effective 4/1/2026. Docket Numbers: RP26–661–000. (Commission) a notice from the West Filed Date: 3/20/26. Applicants: Trunkline Gas Company, Virginia Department of Environmental Accession Number: 20260320–5090. LLC. Protection (West Virginia DEP) that Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Update Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/1/26. 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Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Accession Number: 20260323–5125. Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. All Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/6/26. filings must clearly identify the project name and docket number on the first Docket Numbers: RP26–662–000. [Project No. 3562–026] page: Barker Mill Upper Hydroelectric Applicants: Rover Pipeline LLC. Project (P–3562–026). KEI (Maine) Power Management (III) Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Update The Commission’s Rules of Practice LLC; Notice of Application Ready for Tariff Map Links to be effective 4/23/ and Procedure require all intervenors Environmental Analysis and Soliciting 2026. filing documents with the Commission Comments, Recommendations, Terms to serve a copy of that document on and Conditions, and Prescriptions each person on the official service list Accession Number: 20260323–5126. Take notice that the following for the project. Further, if an intervenor hydroelectric application has been filed Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/6/26. files comments or documents with the with the Commission and is available Commission relating to the merits of an Docket Numbers: RP26–663–000. for public inspection. issue that may affect the responsibilities Applicants: Transwestern Pipeline a. Type of Application: Subsequent of a particular resource agency, they Company, LLC. Minor License. must also serve a copy of the document b. Project No.: 3562–026. on that resource agency. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: c. Date filed: July 29, 2021. k. This application has been accepted Negotiated Rates Filing—Tenaska & d. Applicant: KEI (Maine) Power and is ready for environmental analysis UNS Gas Co to be effective 4/1/2026. Management (III) LLC (KEI Power). at this time. e. Name of Project: Barker Mill Upper l. The Barker Mill Upper Project Hydroelectric Project (Upper Barker Accession Number: 20260323–5138. consists of the following existing Project). facilities: (1) a 41-acre impoundment Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/6/26. f. Location: On the Little with a maximum storage capacity of 255 Androscoggin River, in the City of Any person desiring to intervene, to acre-feet at a normal maximum water Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine. protest, or to answer a complaint in any surface elevation of 192 feet; (2) a dam 1g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power of the above proceedings must file in consisting of (starting from the west Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r) accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 bank): (a) a 43-foot-long concrete h. Applicant Contact: Lewis C. Loon, of the Commission’s Regulations (18 abutment; (b) a 40-foot-long gated General Manager, KEI (USA) Power CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or spillway structure consisting of two, 18- Management Inc., 423 Brunswick foot-high, 15-foot-wide steel Tainter before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the Avenue, Gardiner, ME 04345; phone at gates; (c) an 86-foot-long, 24-foot-high specified comment date. Protests may be (207) 203-3025; email at LewisC.Loon@stone masonry with concrete overlay considered, but intervention is krueger.com. overflow spillway with 3-foot-high necessary to become a party to the i. FERC Contact: Jody Callihan at wooden flashboards and a crest proceeding. (202) 502–8278 or jody.callihan@elevation of 192 feet at the top of the The filings are accessible in the ferc.gov. flashboards (189 feet when the j. Deadline for filing comments, Commission’s eLibrary system (https://flashboards are lowered); (d) a 31-foot- recommendations, terms and elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ long concrete intake structure; and, (e) conditions, and prescriptions: on or fercgensearch.asp) by querying the a 27-foot-long underground abutment; before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May docket number. (3) a powerhouse containing a single 22, 2026; reply comments are due on or 950-kilowatt turbine-generator unit; (4) eFiling is encouraged. More detailed before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 6, a tailrace; (5) a 50-foot-long, 12.47- information relating to filing 2026. kilovolt transmission line; and (6) requirements, interventions, protests, The Commission strongly encourages appurtenant facilities. service, and qualifying facilities filings electronic filing. Please file comments, KEI Power filed a Settlement can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/ recommendations, terms and Agreement (Settlement) for the Barker’s docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For conditions, and prescriptions using the Mill Project (FERC No. 2808), Upper other information, call (866) 208–3676 2Commission’s eFiling system at https:// Barker Project (FERC No. 3562), and (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx. Marcal Project (FERC No. 11482) Commenters can submit brief comments executed by and between the licensee up to 10,000 characters, without prior and the U.S. Department of Justice, the registration, using the eComment system U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ National Marine Fisheries Service, the QuickComment.aspx. For assistance, Maine Department of Marine Resources please contact FERC Online Support at ferc.gov. (Maine DMR), and the Maine FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) Department of Inland Fisheries and 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 Wildlife (Settlement Parties). The (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, you purpose of the Settlement is to resolve may submit a paper copy. Submissions the parties’ disagreements over the sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be issues related to fish and aquatic [FR Doc. 2026–05889 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, resource management, including Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room All elevations are referenced to the North 1A, Washington, DC 20426. 1American Vertical Datum of 1988. Submissions sent via any other carrier The Barker’s Mill Project is also known as and 2must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. referred to herein as the Lower Barker Project.

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upstream and downstream passage and conditions or prescriptions must set the FCA Guidance identifies specific measures for American eel, river forth their evidentiary basis and methodologies, supplementing the herring, American shad, sea lamprey, otherwise comply with the requirements Interim Economic Guidance for Water and Atlantic salmon; minimum flow of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain Quality Standards (1995; https:// releases; and aquatic invasive species. copies of the application directly from www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/ Specifically, for the relicensing of the the applicant. Each filing must be 2024-01/interim-economic-guidance- Upper Barker Project, the Settlement accompanied by proof of service on all water-quality-standards-workbook- provides for: (1) coordinating the time persons listed on the service list 1995.pdf), that can be used to consider frame for providing upstream and prepared by the Commission in this economic impacts to public entities downstream fish passage at the Upper proceeding in accordance with 18 CFR when determining water quality Barker Project; (2) aligning the 4.34(b) and 385.2010. standards (WQS) variances and minimum and seasonal flows at the antidegradation reviews. In appropriate Upper Barker and the Lower Barker cases, these methodologies also inform Projects; (3) aligning the Upper Barker decisions about revisions to designated and Lower Barker Projects’ license terms uses. by extending the 40-year license term of As part of the agency’s commitment to the Lower Barker Project to 50 years and ferc.gov. implementing CWA objectives in an requesting a license term of 47 years for You may also register online at effective manner, EPA continues to the Upper Barker Project; (4) https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ enhance understanding of the issues establishing an off-license agreement to FERCOnline.aspx to be notified via surrounding FCAs for communities and fund an Androscoggin Basin email of new filings and issuances seeks ways to improve the guidance. Stewardship Fund administered by related to this or other pending projects. The agency will use this input to Maine DMR to benefit spawning and For assistance, contact FERC Online determine whether updates to the rearing habitat in the basin; and (5) Support. guidance are necessary to provide clear assuring, through an off-license n. The applicant must file the recommendations that accurately agreement, the resources agencies’ following on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern identify a community’s financial support for KEI Power’s request for Low Time on May 22, 2026: (1) a copy of the capability. EPA is requesting comment Impact Hydropower Institute water quality certification; (2) a copy of on its CWA FCA guidance. certification for the Upper Barker the request for certification, including DATESProject. proof of the date on which the certifying or before May 26, 2026. On January 29, 2026, KEI Power filed agency received the request; or (3) additional details, including design ADDRESSES evidence of a waiver of water quality identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– drawings, of its proposed full-depth certification. OW–2026–1090, by the following trash rack overlays (perforated plates o. Final amendments to the method: with 1-inch hole openings) to protect application must be filed with the • Federal eRulemaking portal: against fish and eel entrainment and its Commission on or before 5:00 p.m. https://www.regulations.gov/. Follow proposed method of upstream eel Eastern Time on April 22, 2026. the online instructions for submitting passage—installing mussel spat rope. 3 (Authority: 18 CFR 2.1.) comments. The Upper Barker Project is currently operated in run-of-river mode and must include the Docket ID No. for this generates 4,681 megawatt-hours guidance. Comments received may be annually. posted without change to https://m. A copy of the application can be [FR Doc. 2026–05890 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov/, including any viewed on the Commission’s website personal information provided. For http://www.ferc.gov, using the detailed instructions on sending ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket comments and additional information number, excluding the last three digits on the guidance process, see the in the docket number field to access the AGENCY ‘‘Request for Public Comments’’ heading document (P–3562). For assistance, of the contact FERC Online Support (see item [EPA–HQ–OW–2026–1090; FRL–13236–01– OW] j above). All filings must (1) bear in all capital Tips for Preparing Comments: When EPA’s Clean Water Act (CWA) letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘REPLY submitting comments, remember to: Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) • Identify the guidance by docket COMMENTS,’’ Guidance; Request for Comment ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS number and other identifying information (subject heading, Federal AND CONDITIONS,’’ or AGENCY Register date, and page number). ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (2) set forth in the • Follow directions—the agency asks heading the name of the applicant and : Notice; request for comment. ACTION commenters to respond to specific the project number of the application to : The U.S. Environmental questions and provide information which the filing responds; and (3) SUMMARY Protection Agency (EPA) invites written according to the National Academy of otherwise comply with the requirements feedback on its Clean Water Act (CWA) Public Administration (NAPA) of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) recommended criteria. All comments, recommendations, terms • Explain why you agree or disagree; Guidance. The FCA Guidance provides information on how to assess a suggest alternatives and substitute Mussel spat ropes are made of coarse ultra-violet 3 community’s financial capability as part language for your requested changes. stabilized polypropylene fibers and while typically • Describe any assumptions and of negotiating implementation used in the aquaculture industry to provide a settlement substrate for mussel larvae, these ropes schedules under both permits and provide any technical information and/ can also be used to facilitate the upstream fish enforcement agreements. In addition, or data that you used. passage of climbing species such as eels.

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• Provide specific examples to Guidance. The LQPI evaluates the 3. Appropriate schedule lengths for economic impact on low-income compliance with CWA requirements; illustrate your comments and suggest households by assessing the prevalence and alternatives. 4. Specific to the WQS program, • Explain your views as clearly as and severity of poverty in a community additional guidance that would help or service area using U.S. Census possible. determine whether and how to account Bureau American Community Survey • Adhere to the comment period for costs when identifying a (ACS) data. These ACS data meet the deadline. community’s current financial burden. criteria for data recommended by NAPA : Tara EPA requests public comment on how (see above). Johnson, Office of Wastewater Whereas the LQRI and the PI were to better assess these four topics, Management, Water Infrastructure each individual indicators for analysis, including any specific approaches and/ Division (MC4204M), Environmental the LQPI methodology consists of six or metrics that the agency should Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania consider. If commenters suggest new or indicators. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; • LQPI #1: Upper limit of the lowest revised metrics of financial capability telephone number: (202) 809–7368; income quintile (50% weight). for consideration, EPA requests that the email address: johnson.tara@epa.gov. • LQPI #2: Percentage of population commenter identify the frequency at with income below 200% of the Federal which the proposed data sources are : Poverty Level (10% weight). published and how EPA and interested I. Purpose of Revisions to the Current FCA • LQPI #3: Percentage of households parties can obtain such data. In making Guidance receiving food stamps/SNAP benefits II. Four Key Areas for FCA Revision revisions to its FCA Guidance, the (10% weight). III. Request for Public Comments agency intends to follow the criteria • LQPI #4: Percentage of vacant recommended by the NAPA for metrics: EPA’s Financial Capability Assessment housing units (10% weight). • Readily available from publicly Guidance • LQPI #5: Trend in household available data sources. I. Purpose of Revisions to the Current growth (10% weight). • Clearly defined and understood. FCA Guidance • LQPI #6: Percentage of unemployed • Simple, direct, and consistent. population 16 and over in civilian labor • Valid and reliable measures, This effort will revise, as needed, force (10% weight). according to conventional research previous versions of the CWA FCA EPA will use any additional standards, and applicable for Guidance, including the draft guidance comments on this issue to further assess comparative analyses among permittees. released in 2022 (https:// the need for potential modifications to www.regulations.gov/document/EPA- II. Four Key Areas for FCA Revision the LQRI and/or the LQPI analysis and/ HQ-OW-2020-0426-0071) and the most or additional analyses to characterize 1. Prevalence and Severity of Poverty recent guidance originally published in the severity and prevalence of poverty March 2023 and revised in March 2024 In 2021, EPA proposed to supplement in a community or service area to (https://www.epa.gov/system/files/ the Residential Indicator (RI) and the accurately reflect economic impacts on documents/2023-01/cwa-financial- Financial Capability Indicator (FCI) small, rural communities and low- capability-assessment-guidance.pdf). metrics with two new metrics: the income households. The FCA Guidance is not legally Lowest Quintile Residential Indicator binding and is intended only to provide 2. Cost of Living (LQRI) and the Poverty Indicator (PI). clarity to the public regarding existing The LQRI was intended to evaluate the EPA has received requests to requirements under the law or agency financial impact of CWA costs on lowest explicitly address concerns regarding policies. quintile households in a community by cost of living in the FCA Guidance. EPA Since releasing the 2023 guidance, calculating the ratio of adjusted costs plans to use any additional comments EPA has received significant feedback per lowest quintile household to the on this topic to further assess the need on the document. Much of the feedback service area’s lowest quintile income. for a new framework or whether there is focused on the practical implications While commenters from local are gaps in the current analytical of several elements. The agency is governments, the wastewater sector, and framework that need to be addressed to revisiting the guidance to address these environmental organizations were accurately reflect economic impacts on concerns through possible revisions, as supportive of the new poverty measures, a community and its financial capacity. part of its ongoing commitment to some of these commentors also A potential proxy for assessing cost of working with communities to ensure expressed concerns about the living and local affordability can be a practical implementation and public methodology proposed to scale the costs service area’s median household income health protection. Several questions/ for lowest quintile households and the (MHI); however, some commenters on concerns/areas for further discussion proposed LQRI thresholds. A number of previous proposed FCA Guidance have have emerged as EPA has engaged with community-specific factors—such as age noted that MHI—or even lowest quintile states, authorized tribes, communities, of infrastructure, housing type, and income (LQI)—alone are not sufficient and other stakeholders to implement efficiency of water appliances—may measures of poverty. CWA permitting, enforcement, and impact water usage and costs to lowest 3. Schedule Length for Compliance WQS programs, specifically: quintile households. 1. The ability of metrics that assess A critical issue in many CWA permits In response to public feedback, the the severity and prevalence of poverty and enforcement actions with utilities is 2023 guidance added a single new within a utility’s service area to the length of the schedule to achieve metric called the Lowest Quintile accurately reflect any economic impacts compliance with the CWA. When Poverty Indicator (LQPI) to be on rural and small communities and negotiating extended schedules, EPA considered with the RI and FCI. EPA low-income households; intends to balance the timely mitigation has received requests to explicitly of human health and environmental address concerns regarding metrics used 2. How to consider the effect cost of to encompass the prevalence and impacts as well as ability of the living has on the economic impacts to community to finance compliance costs severity of poverty in the FCA a community and its financial capacity;

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housing units; trend in household and the impacts on individual households throughout the utility’s growth; and percentage of unemployed AGENCY service area. EPA will consider any population 16 and over in civilian labor [FRL–13278–01–OMS] relevant information presented that force. illustrates the unique or atypical Privacy Act of 1974; System of Both methodologies include circumstances faced by a community Records consideration of the following factors: when negotiating CWA permit and • Residential Indicator—cost per : Office of Mission Support enforcement compliance schedules, and AGENCYhousehold as a percentage of MHI (OMS), Environmental Protection will evaluate appropriate timelines to be encompassed in the FCA based on that • Financial Capability Indicator—six

: Notice of a modified system of socioeconomic, debt, and financial ACTIONrecords. indicators used to benchmark a 4. For WQS, Costs When Identifying community’s financial strength. Financial Burden : The U.S. Environmental SUMMARYEPA is interested in feedback on It is critical for states and tribes to Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of indicators that provide distinct accurately describe and quantify water- Acquisition Solutions is giving notice information regarding the severity and related costs communities are incurring, that it proposes to modify a system of prevalence of poverty in a community or have made a commitment to invest records pursuant to the provisions of the or service area. in, to demonstrate whether there will be Privacy Act of 1974 to add a new a substantial economic impact if the routine use as required by Executive 2. EPA seeks public comment on community incurs additional costs to Order (E.O.) 14249 and OMB whether the FCA Guidance should meet requirements derived from Memorandum M–25–32, and to update explicitly incorporate cost of living applicable WQS. EPA recognizes that the contact information for the Agency metrics. If yes, how should the analysis wastewater treatment costs are typically Privacy Officer. incorporate cost of living? What data not the only water cost paid by : Persons wishing to comment on sources are publicly available to DATEShouseholds and that aging infrastructure this system of records notice must do so consider cost of living? and shifting populations require careful by April 27, 2026. 3. EPA seeks public comment on the planning to maintain service levels. In ADDRESSEScurrent scheduling benchmarks for the FCA Guidance, EPA provides identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– communities facing unusually high standardized instructions for reporting OMS–2020–0210, by one of the financial impacts associated with drinking water, stormwater, and asset following methods: complying with CWA requirements. management costs. The agency now Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://requests input on whether more specific Any scheduling considerations need to www.regulations.gov Follow the online guidance, or a separate standalone be balanced with the need for the guidance document, regarding agency to ensure that CWA Email: docket_oms@epa.gov. Include incorporating these types of information requirements are complied with in a the Docket ID number in the subject line directly into the Municipal Preliminary timely manner. If commentors propose of the message. Screener analysis would be helpful, if a schedule benchmarks, EPA requests Fax: 202–566–1752. community elects to do so. examples to support the basis for such Mail: OMS Docket, Environmental benchmarks. Protection Agency, Mail Code: 2822T, III. Request for Public Comments 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 4. For purposes of WQS analyses, EPA EPA requests public comment on the Washington, DC 20460. seeks comment on what information or most recent FCA Guidance, specifically: Hand Delivery: OMS Docket, EPA/DC, separate guidance would be helpful to 1. EPA seeks comment on the WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301 effectiveness of the LQRI and the LQPI determine whether and how states and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC methodologies at measuring the severity authorized tribes could account for 20460. Such deliveries are only and prevalence of poverty and whether costs, such as asset management costs, accepted during the Docket’s normal an alternative or additional analyses stormwater costs and/or drinking water hours of operation, and special may better capture economic impacts to costs, when characterizing costs that arrangements should be made for small and rural communities and low- communities are incurring or have made deliveries of boxed information. income households. a commitment to invest in. Instructions: Direct your comments to The 2020 proposed FCA Guidance 5. EPA requests comments on what, if Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OMS–2020– uses the LQRI and PI methodology: any, additional perspectives or 0210. The EPA policy is that all • Lowest Quintile Residential comments received will be included in considerations relevant to the Indicator—cost per low-income the public docket without change and implementation of the FCA Guidance household as a percentage of the LQI. may be made available online at https:// • Poverty Indicator—five poverty are not addressed by the focused questions above. indicators used to benchmark the prevalence of poverty throughout the Andrew D. Sawyers, the comment includes information service area. claimed to be Controlled Unclassified The 2024 FCA Guidance uses the Director, Office of Wastewater Management, Information (CUI) or other information Office of Water. LQPI methodology: • Lowest Quintile Poverty for which disclosure is restricted by [FR Doc. 2026–05864 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Indicators—upper limit of the lowest statute. Do not submit information that income quintile; percentage of you consider to be CUI or otherwise population with income below 200% of protected through https:// the Federal Poverty Level; percentage of www.regulations.gov. The https:// households receiving food stamps/ www.regulations.gov website is an SNAP benefits; percentage of vacant ‘‘anonymous access’’ system for EPA,

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which means the EPA will not know email: kelly.lee@epa.gov, Agency CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE : your identity or contact information Privacy Act Officer, 1200 Pennsylvania SYSTEMunless you provide it in the body of Ave. Washington, DC 20460; telephone: Categories of individuals covered are your comment. Each agency determines (202) 566–1197. EPA employees including the: (a) EPA submission requirements within their Project Officer, i.e., the individual who : EPA’s own internal processes and standards. is responsible for the review and Acquisition System (EAS) is an EPA has no requirement to include evaluation of the application or automated contract writing and personal information. If you send an proposal and the monitoring of a management system with configurable email comment directly to the EPA resulting contract acquisition; (b) EPA workflow used to initiate, award, without going through https:// Program Official, i.e., the individual modify, and track acquisition actions for www.regulations.gov your email address who is responsible for review and the procurement of goods and services. will be automatically captured and approval of applications or proposals for EPA is modifying the EAS system of included as part of the comment that is funding; (c) EPA Budget Official, i.e., records notice (SORN) to comply with placed in the public docket and made the individual who is responsible for E.O. 14249 and OMB Memorandum M– available on the internet. If you submit certifying availability of funds for 25–32, which require agencies to modify an electronic comment, the EPA approved applications or proposals; (d) relevant SORNs to include a routine use recommends that you include your EPA Contracting Officer or Contract that allows for the disclosure of records name and other contact information in Specialist, i.e., individuals who are to the U.S. Department of the Treasury the body of your comment. If the EPA responsible for awarding and for the purpose of identifying, cannot read your comment due to administering contracts, and (e) EPA preventing, or recouping fraud and technical difficulties and cannot contact Merit/Peer Reviewers, i.e., individuals improper payments. Additionally, EPA you for clarification, the EPA may not who provide a written review or is updating the contact information for be able to consider your comment. evaluation of the application or the Agency Privacy Officer. Electronic files should avoid the use of proposal to the EPA Project Officer. (f)

SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER: special characters, any form of Vendor Representatives, i.e. corporate encryption, and be free of any defects or points of contact. EPA Acquisition System (EAS), EPA– viruses. For additional information 86. : about the EPA public docket, visit the CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM EAS collects EPA employee first : EPA Docket Center homepage at https:// SECURITY CLASSIFICATION name, last name, work email, work Unclassified. www.epa.gov/dockets. telephone, EPA employee ID and LAN Docket: All documents in the docket : User ID information. The system also are listed in the https://SYSTEM LOCATIONOffice of Acquisition Solutions, collects other information required for www.regulations.gov index. Although Environmental Protection Agency, the tracking or approval of a contract listed in the index, some information is William Jefferson Clinton Building, action including contract proposals, not publicly available, e.g., CUI or other 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, technical reviews by a peer reviewer, information for which disclosure is Washington, DC 20460. EAS is hosted as records of contract awards, financial restricted by statute. Certain other a Software as a Service (SaaS) by data. EAS also collects Vendor Contact material, such as copyrighted material, Unison’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) information including: Vendor Code, will be publicly available only in hard Cloud hosting environment which is Legal Name, Data Universal Numbering copy. Publicly available docket FedRAMP authorized. System (DUNS) ID (a 9 character materials are available either identifier used for identifying the electronically in https:// ( ): Vendor), Cage Code (used to provide a SYSTEM MANAGER Swww.regulations.gov or in hard copy at Stefan Martiyan, Director, Office of standardized method of identifying a the OMS Docket, EPA/DC, WJC West Acquisition Solutions, Environmental given facility at a specific location.), Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Protection Agency, William Jefferson address, phone number, fax number, Ave. NW, Washington. DC 20460. Clinton, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue and email address. We encourage the public to submit NW, Washington, DC 20460, email: comments via https:// : Martiyan.Stefan@epa.gov, telephone: RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIESwww.regulations.gov or email, as there 202–564–1987. EAS collects EPA employee may be a delay in processing mail and information from EPA’s directory faxes. Hand deliveries and couriers may : service. Contract proposals and vendor AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEMbe received by scheduled appointment Executive Order 12072 (August 16, information are collected directly from only. For further information on EPA 1978); Federal Property and the user via the Federal Government’s Docket Center services and the current Administrative Services Act of 1949, 40 System for Award Management (SAM). status, please visit us online at https:// U.S.C. 121; Office of Federal www.epa.gov/dockets. The telephone Procurement Policy Act of 1974, 41 ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THEnumber for the Public Reading Room is , U.S.C. 1702. SYSEM INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND(202) 566–1744, and the telephone : PURPOSES OF SUCH USESnumber for the OMS Docket is (202) ( ) : The routine uses below are both PURPOSE S OF THE SYSTEM566–1752. EPA uses EAS to initiate, award, related to and compatible with the

: modify and track acquisition actions. original purpose for which the Please submit questions to Victor EAS identifies employees who initiate information was collected. The Rodriguez, email: rodriguez.victor@ acquisition actions or are assigned to following general routine uses apply to

epa.gov, telephone: 202–564–2212, work on these actions. Specifically, the this system (): A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, Traci Jones, email: jones.traci@epa.gov, system tracks the requisitioner, contract J, K, L, and M. An additional routine use telephone: 202–564–4338; Kevin official, contract specialist, and that applies to this system includes: Barnes, email: barnes.kevin@epa.gov, approving officials for each acquisition To the U.S. Department of the telephone: 202–564–3893, or Lee Kelly, action. Treasury when disclosure of the

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information is relevant to review and Privacy Controls for Information : EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEMpayment and award eligibility through Systems and Organizations,’’ Revision 5. None. the Do Not Pay Working System for the 1. Administrative Safeguards: EPA : purposes of identifying, preventing, or personnel are required to complete HISTORY 86 FR 10949 (February 23, 2021). recouping improper payments to an annual agency Information Security and applicant for, or recipient of, Federal Privacy training. EPA personnel are Carter Farmer, funds, including funds disbursed by a instructed to lock their computers when Senior Agency Official for Privacy. state (meaning a state of the United they leave their desks. [FR Doc. 2026–05870 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] States, the District of Columbia, a 2. Technical Safeguards: Electronic territory or possession of the United records are maintained in a secure, States, or a federally recognized Indian password protected electronic system. tribe) in a state-administered, federally EAS access is limited to authorized, funded program. authenticated users. All of the system’s AGENCY electronic communication utilizes POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2017–0652; FRL–13307– Transport Layer Security (TLS), secure : RECORDS 01–OMS] communication protocol for all These records are maintained transactions. electronically on computer storage 3. Physical Safeguards: All records devices located at Unison’s Amazon are maintained in secure, access- Web Services (AWS) Cloud hosting controlled areas or buildings. and Approval; Comment Request; environments (production and disaster

Access to TSCA Confidential Business recovery) which are Federal Risk and : RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURESInformation (Renewal) Authorization Management Program All requests for access to personal (FedRAMP) authorized. Backups will be records should cite the Privacy Act of AGENCYmaintained at production and disaster 1974 and reference the type of request recovery sites, located at Unison’s being made (i.e., access). Requests must : Notice. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud ACTIONinclude: (1) the name and signature of hosting environments (production and the individual making the request; (2) SUMMARYdisaster recovery). Computer records are Agency (EPA) has submitted an the name of the Privacy Act system of maintained in a secure, password information collection request (ICR), records to which the request relates; (3) protected environment. Access to Access to TSCA Confidential Business a statement whether a personal computer records is limited to those Information Under TSCA (EPA ICR inspection of the records or a copy of who have a need to know. All EAS user Number 2570.03, OMB Control Number them by mail is desired; and (4) proof accounts are assigned permissions as 2070–0209) to the Office of Management of identity. A full description of EPA’s needed based on their job functions. and Budget (OMB) for review and Privacy Act procedures for requesting Permission level assignments will allow approval in accordance with the access to records is available at 40 CFR users access only to those functions for Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a part 16. which they are authorized. All records proposed extension of the ICR which is are maintained in secure, access- currently approved through March 31, : CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDUREScontrolled areas or buildings. 2026. Public comments were previously Requests for correction or amendment requested via the Federal Register on must include: (1) the name and POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OFJune 10, 2025. This notice allows for an : signature of the individual making the RECORDSRecords are retrieved by the first request; (2) the name of the Privacy Act name, last name and/or User ID of EPA : Comments may be submitted on system of records to which the request DATESemployees or Vendor ID (DUNS codes) relates; (3) a description of the associated with contracts. information sought to be corrected or ADDRESSESamended and the specific reasons for referencing Docket ID number EPA– POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION ANDthe correction or amendment; and (4) HQ–OPPT–2017–0652, to EPA online : DISPOSAL OF RECORDSproof of identity. A full description of using www.regulations.gov (our EPA will retain and dispose of EAS EPA’s Privacy Act procedures for the preferred method), or by mail to: EPA records in accordance with the National correction or amendment of a record are Docket Center, Environmental Archives and Records Administration described in EPA’s Privacy Act Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, General Records Schedule and EPA regulations at 40 CFR part 16. 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Records Schedule 055—Contracts Washington, DC 20460. Management Systems. EAS records are : EPA’s policy is that all comments NOTIFICATION PROCEDURESretained for at least 6 years after contract Individuals who wish to be informed received will be included in the public closeout for non-Superfund actions, and whether a Privacy Act system of records docket without change including any 30 years after contract closeout for maintained by EPA contains any record Superfund site actions. pertaining to them, should make a the comment includes profanity, threats, written request to EPA, Attn: Agency information claimed to be Confidential , , ADMINISTRATIVETECHNICALAND PHYSICALPrivacy Officer, MC 2810A, 1200 Business Information (CBI) or other : SAFEGUARDSSecurity controls used to protect Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC personally identifiable information in 20460, privacy@epa.gov, or submit their restricted by statute. EAS are commensurate with those request online at https://Submit written comments and required for an information system rated epabap.my.site.com/privacy/s/. A full recommendations to OMB for the moderate for confidentiality, integrity, description of EPA’s Privacy Act proposed information collection within and availability, as prescribed in NIST procedures is included in EPA’s Privacy 30 days of publication of this notice to Special Publication, 800–53, ‘‘Security Act regulations at 40 CFR part 16. www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

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: Notice and request for comment. information to their patient); and except Find this particular information ACTIONcollection by selecting ‘‘Currently under in emergency situations EPA must : The FDIC, as part of its 30-day Review—Open for Public notify the entity that made the CBI SUMMARYobligations under the Paperwork Comments’’ or by using the search claim at least 15 days prior to disclosing Reduction Act of 1995, invites the function. the CBI. In addition, under these new general public and other Federal provisions, requesters (except in some : agencies to take this opportunity to emergency situations) are required to Katherine Sleasman, Office of Mission comment on the request to renew the sign an agreement and may be required Critical Support (Mail Code 7602M), existing information collections to submit a statement of need to EPA. Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution described below (OMB Control No. In accordance with the requirements of Prevention, Environmental Protection 3064–0139). The notices of proposed TSCA section 14(c)(4)(B), the guidance Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, renewal for these information documents cover the content and form Washington, DC 2046; telephone collections were previously published of the agreements and statements number: 202–566–1204; email address: in the Federal Register on February 2, required under each provision and Sleasman.Katherine@epa.gov. 2026, allowing for a 60-day comment include information on where and how : This is a period. No comments have been to submit requests to EPA. proposed extension of the ICR, which is The ICR, which is available in the received. currently approved through March 31, docket along with other related 2026. An agency may not conduct or : Comments must be submitted on DATESmaterials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities and the burden estimate that is only : Interested parties are ADDRESSESbriefly summarized here: invited to submit written comments to Form number(s): None. the FDIC by any of the following Public comments were previously Respondents/affected entities: Entities methods: requested via the Federal Register on potentially affected by this ICR include • Agency Website: https://June 10, 2025, during a 60-day comment government employees (federal, state, www.fdic.gov/resources/regulations/ period (90 FR 24399). This notice allows local, tribal), as well as medical federal-register-publications/. for an additional 30 days for public professionals, such as doctors and comments. Supporting documents, • Email: comments@fdic.gov. Include nurses. The North American Industrial which explain in detail the information the name and number of the collection Classification System (NAICS) codes for that the EPA will be collecting, are in the subject line of the message. health care and social assistance is 62. available in the public docket for this • Mail: Robert Meiers, Regulatory North American Industrial ICR. The docket can be viewed online Attorney, MB–3013, Federal Deposit Classification System (NAICS) codes at www.regulations.gov or in person at Insurance Corporation, 550 17th Street identified in question 12 of the ICR. the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, NW, Washington, DC 20429. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, • Hand Delivery: Comments may be Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits Washington, DC. The telephone number (15 U.S.C. 2607). hand-delivered to the guard station at for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. Estimated number of respondents: 6 the rear of the 17th Street NW building For additional information about EPA’s (total). (located on F Street NW), on business public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/ Frequency of response: On occasion. days between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. dockets. Total estimated burden: 89 hours (per Abstract: The TSCA amendments of year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR June 22, 2016, known as the Frank R. 1320.3(b). Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Total estimated cost: $6,585 (per Century Act, expanded the categories of year), which includes $0 annualized people to whom EPA may disclose capital or operation & maintenance PRAMain. Find these information TSCA confidential business information costs. collections by selecting ‘‘Currently (CBI). The amendments authorize EPA Changes in the estimates: There is no under 30-day Review—Open for Public to disclose TSCA CBI to state, tribal, and change in the total estimated respondent Comments’’ or by using the search local governments; environmental, burden compared with that currently function. health, and medical professionals; and approved by OMB. emergency responders, under certain : conditions, including consistency with Courtney Kerwin, Robert Meiers, Regulatory Attorney, guidance that EPA is required to Deputy Director, Data and Enterprise Romeiers@fdic.gov, MB–3013, Federal develop. Three guidance documents Programs Division. Deposit Insurance Corporation, 550 17th were developed, corresponding to the [FR Doc. 2026–05874 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Street NW, Washington, DC 20429. new authorities in TSCA section : 14(d)(4), (5), and (6). The conditions for access vary under each of the Proposal to renew the following provisions, but generally include the currently approved collection of FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE following: requesters must show that information: CORPORATION they have a need for the information 1. Title: CRA Sunshine. [OMB No. 3064–0139] related to their employment, OMB Number: 3064–0139. professional, or legal duties; recipients Affected Public: Insured state of TSCA CBI are prohibited from Activities: Proposed Collection nonmember banks and state savings disclosing or permitting further Renewal; Comment Request associations and their affiliates and disclosure of the information to nongovernmental entities and persons. : Federal Deposit Insurance individuals not authorized to receive it AGENCY(physicians/nurses may disclose the Corporation (FDIC). Burden Estimate:

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[OMB No. 3064–0139] Average Number of Annual Information Collection (IC) Type of burden Number of time per responses per burden (obligation to respond) (frequency of response) respondents response respondent (hours) (HH:MM) IC 1. Reporting burden by covered SReporting (On occasion) .................. 1 1 01:00 1

banks—list of agreements, 12 CFR 346.6(d)(1)(ii) (Mandatory). IC 2. Reporting burden by covered Reporting (On occasion) .................. 1 1 01:00 1

banks—copies of agreements, 12 CFR 346.6(d)(1)(i) (Mandatory). IC 3. Reporting burden by NGEPs— Reporting (On occasion) .................. 1 0.333 01:00 0 pcopies of agreements, 12 CFR

346.6(c) (Mandatory). IC 4. Reporting burden by covered Reporting (Annual) ........................... 2 1 04:00 8

banks—annual report, 12 CFR 346.7(b) (Mandatory). IC 5. Reporting burden by NGEPs— Reporting (Annual) ........................... 2 1 04:00 8

annual report, 12 CFR 346.7(b) (Mandatory). IC 6. Reporting burden by covered Reporting (Annual) ........................... 2 1 01:00 2

banks—filing NGEP report, 12 CFR 346.7(f)(2)(ii) (Mandatory). IC 7. Disclosure burden by covered Disclosure (On occasion) ................. 1 1 01:00 1

banks—covered agreements to public, 12 CFR 346.6(b) (Manda- tory). IC 8. Disclosure burden by Disclosure (On occasion) ................. 1 1 01:00 1

NGEPs—covered agreements to public, 12 CFR 346.6(b) (Manda- tory). IC 9. Disclosure burden by covered Disclosure (On occasion) ................. 1 1 01:00 1

banks to NGEPs—CRA affiliate activities, 12 CFR 346.4(b) (Man- datory).

Total Annual Burden (Hours) ..... ........................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 23

Source: FDIC.

the information has practical utility; (b) General Description of Collection: FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH This collection implements a statutory the accuracy of the estimates of the REVIEW COMMISSION requirement imposing reporting, burden of the information collection, disclosure and recordkeeping Sunshine Act Meetings including the validity of the requirements on some community methodology and assumptions used; (c) reinvestment-related agreements ways to enhance the quality, utility, and FEDERAL REGISTER CITATION OF PREVIOUSbetween insured depository institutions : 91 FR 11549, March 10, ANNOUNCEMENTor affiliates, and nongovernmental 2026. collected; and (d) ways to minimize the entities or persons. The information burden of the collection of information assists interested members of the public PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED TIME AND DATE OFon respondents, including through the : Meeting was originally in assessing whether the parties are THE MEETINGuse of automated collection techniques scheduled for 10 a.m., on Thursday, fulfilling their agreements, and helps or other forms of information March 26, 2026. the agencies understand how the technology. All comments will become institutions they regulate are fulfilling : The meeting is a matter of public record. CHANGES IN THE MEETINGtheir CRA responsibilities. There is no cancelled. change in the method or substance of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. : the collection. The overall reduction in CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATIONDated at Washington, DC, on March 23, Rory P. Smith (202) 525–8649/(202) burden hours is the result of economic 2026. fluctuation. In particular, the decline in 708–9300 for TDD Relay/1–800–877– Jennifer M. Jones, the estimated overall annual time 8339 for toll free. Deputy Executive Secretary. burden from 42 hours in 2023 to 19 Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552b. [FR Doc. 2026–05836 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] hours in 2026 is the result of a reduction in the number respondents. BILLING CODE 6714–01–P Rory P. Smith, Request for Comment Attorney-Advisor. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether [FR Doc. 2026–05939 Filed 3–24–26; 4:15 pm]

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persons are invited to send comments S. Nelson, Stanton D. Nelson, Janet Sell, FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM regarding the burden estimate or any and John P. Engelbert as co-trustees of Change in Bank Control Notices; other aspect of this collection of the Clarke S. Nelson Trust No. 2 (Clarke Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Trust No. 2), Long Island, Kansas; to information, including the necessity and Bank Holding Company join the Nelson Family Control Group utility of the proposed information (NFCG), a group acting in concert, to collection for the proper performance of The notificants listed below have retain voting shares of Norton the agency’s functions, the accuracy of applied under the Change in Bank Bankshares, Inc. (NBI), and thereby the estimated burden, ways to enhance Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and indirectly retain voting shares of The the quality, utility, and clarity of the 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 First State Bank (FSB), both of Norton, information to be collected, and the use CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank Kansas. or bank holding company. The factors In addition, the John P. Engelbert other forms of information technology to that are considered in acting on the Trust No. 1, John P. and Pamela K. minimize the information collection applications are set forth in paragraph 7 Engelbert, as co-trustees, all of Norton, burden. of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). Kansas, and Jared and McKenzie : Comments on the collection(s) of The public portions of the DATESEngelbert, both of Holdrege, Nebraska; applications listed below, as well as information must be received by the to join the NFCG and retain voting other related filings required by the OMB desk officer by April 27, 2026. shares of NBI, and thereby indirectly Board, if any, are available for ADDRESSESretain voting shares of FSB. immediate inspection at the Federal Finally, Trust No. 7; to acquire Reserve Bank(s) indicated below and at additional voting shares of NBI, and the offices of the Board of Governors. thereby indirectly acquire additional This information may also be obtained voting shares of FSB. Trust No. 7, on an expedited basis, upon request, by Stanton Trust No. 2, the Clarke Trust contacting the appropriate Federal No. 2, and all of the aforementioned co- Reserve Bank and from the Board’s trustees, excluding Todd Davidson, are Freedom of Information Office at members of the NFCG and were each https://www.federalreserve.gov/foia/ previously permitted by the Federal request.htm. Interested persons may To obtain copies of a supporting Reserve System to acquire voting shares express their views in writing on the statement and any related forms for the of NBI. standards enumerated in paragraph 7 of proposed collection(s) summarized in Board of Governors of the Federal the Act. this notice, please access the CMS PRA Reserve System. Comments received are subject to website by copying and pasting the public disclosure. In general, comments Michele Taylor Fennell, following web address into your web received will be made available without browser: https://www.cms.gov/ Associate Secretary of the Board. change and will not be modified to Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/ [FR Doc. 2026–05881 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] remove personal or business PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA- information including confidential, Listing. contact, or other identifying : information. Comments should not William Parham at (410) 786–4669. include any information such as : Under the confidential information that would not Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) be appropriate for public disclosure. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), federal agencies Comments regarding each of these Services must obtain approval from the Office of applications must be received at the [Document Identifier: CMS–10433] Management and Budget (OMB) for each Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of collection of information they conduct the Board of Governors, Benjamin W. or sponsor. The term ‘‘collection of McDonough, Secretary of the Board, Activities: Submission for OMB information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C. 20th Street and Constitution Avenue Review; Comment Request 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and NW, Washington, DC 20551–0001, not includes agency requests or later than April 10, 2026. : Centers for Medicare & AGENCYrequirements that members of the public A. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas Medicaid Services, Health and Human submit reports, keep records, or provide City (Jeffrey Imgarten, Assistant Vice Services (HHS). information to a third party. Section President) 1 Memorial Drive, Kansas : Notice. ACTION3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. City, Missouri 64198–0001. Comments : The Centers for Medicare & 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires federal agencies can also be sent electronically to SUMMARYMedicaid Services (CMS) is announcing to publish a 30-day notice in the KCApplicationComments@kc.frb.org: Federal Register concerning each 1. Todd Davidson, Salina, Kansas, an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS’ intention to collect proposed collection of information, and N. Terry Nelson, Long Island, including each proposed extension or information from the public. Under the Kansas, as co-trustees of the N. Terry Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 reinstatement of an existing collection Nelson Trust No. 7 (Trust No. 7), Long (PRA), federal agencies are required to of information, before submitting the Island, Kansas; Clarke S. Nelson, publish notice in the Federal Register collection to OMB for approval. To Stanton D. Nelson, and Janet Sell, all of comply with this requirement, CMS is concerning each proposed collection of Long Island, Kansas, John P. Engelbert, information, including each proposed publishing this notice that summarizes Norton, Kansas, Todd Davidson and N. extension or reinstatement of an existing the following proposed collection(s) of Terry Nelson, as co-trustees of the information for public comment. collection of information, and to allow Stanton D. Nelson Trust No. 2 (Stanton a second opportunity for public 1. Type of Information Collection: Trust No. 2), Long Island, Kansas; and comment on the notice. Interested Revision of a currently approved Todd Davidson, N. Terry Nelson, Clarke

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collection, contact Alexandra Gribbin at collection; Title of Information territory expenditures used to meet (667) 290–9977.) states and territories MOE requirements, Collection Request: Initial Plan Data and it is an important source of Collection to Support QHP Certification William N. Parham, III, information about the different ways and other Financial Management and Director, Division of Information Collections that states and territories are using their Exchange Operations; Use: As directed and Regulatory Impacts, Office of Strategic resources to help families attain and by the rule Establishment of Exchanges Operations and Regulatory Affairs. maintain self-sufficiency. In addition, and Qualified Health Plans; Exchange [FR Doc. 2026–05915 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] the report is used to obtain state and Standards for Employers (77 FR 18310) territory program characteristics for BILLING CODE 4120–01–P (Exchange rule), each Exchange is ACF’s annual report to Congress, and responsible for the certification and the report serves as a useful resource to offering of Qualified Health Plans use in Congressional hearings about (QHPs). To offer insurance through an how TANF programs are evolving, in certification standards, such as network assessing state and territory MOE Administration for Children and adequacy, inclusion of Essential expenditures, and in assessing the need Families Community Providers (ECPs), and non- for legislative changes. This information discrimination. The Exchange is [Office of Management and Budget (OMB) collection will support administration responsible for ensuring that QHPs meet #: 0970–0248] and agency priorities to enhance these minimum certification standards oversight mechanisms and reinforce Submission for OMB Review; Annual as described in the Exchange rule under accountability across programs. Further, Report on Temporary Assistance for 45 CFR 155 and 156, based on the this information collection addresses a Needy Families Programs and State Patient Protection and Affordable Care recommendation issued by the U.S. Maintenance-of-Effort Programs— Act (PPACA), as well as other standards Government Accountability Office ACF–204 (Annual TANF and MOE determined by the Exchange. Issuers can (GAO) in its final report, GAO–25– Report) offer individual and small group market 107235, that the Secretary of the plans outside of the Exchanges that are : Office of Family Assistance, AGENCY Department of Health and Human not QHPs. Administration for Children and Services should ensure ACF conducts a Families, U.S. Department of Health and Issuers can offer individual and small review of all TANF reporting Human Services. group market plans outside of the requirements and forms and make : Request for public comments. Exchanges that are not QHPs. Such appropriate changes within its statutory ACTIONplans are referred to in this document as authority to enhance reporting for : The Administration for SUMMARY‘‘non-Exchange.’’ For the risk oversight of TANF funds. The Annual Children and Families (ACF) is adjustment program, administrative TANF and MOE Report requires states requesting a 3-year extension of the information is used to identify all non- to relate each TANF and MOE benefit or ACF–204: Annual Temporary grandfathered small group and service program to the third and fourth Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) individual market non-Exchange plan statutory purposes of TANF, which is and State Maintenance-of-Effort (MOE) offerings eligible for the program. Risk responsive to GAO’s recommendation Report (Office of Management and adjustment also requires select data and aligns with the agency’s values of Budget #0970–0248, expiration March such as rating area, rating factors, and program integrity and fiscal 31, 2026). There are no substantive actuarial value (AV) level, to perform stewardship. This request includes changes requested to the form, but calculation of payments and charges. clarifications within instructions, a instructions have been updated, and reduction in burden hours, and a change burden estimates adjusted. in collection title to better reflect the serves as a formal request for the : Comments due April 27, 2026. DATES content of the collection. revision of the data collection clearance. : The public may view and ADDRESSES Respondents: The 50 states of the We intend to use the instruments in this comment on this information collection U.S., the District of Columbia, Guam, information collection for the 2025 request at: https://www.reginfo.gov/ Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. certification process and beyond, and public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_believe that providing these instruments nbr=202603-0970-007. You can also Annual Burden Estimates now will give issuers and other obtain copies of the proposed collection stakeholders more opportunity to ACF proposes a 32 percent reduction of information by emailing familiarize themselves with the in estimated average time per response infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. Identify all instruments before releasing the 2025 emailed requests by the title of the to reflect the intent of existing application. While we intend to use regulations. 45 CFR 265.9(d) indicates these instruments in 2025, we may that states that have already : propose further revisions to this data incorporated the information required Description: The Annual TANF and collection in the future as necessary in their TANF State Plan may meet the MOE Report is used to collect which will include seeking comments annual reporting requirements by descriptive program characteristics through the full 60-day and 30-day reference in lieu of completing a re- information on the programs operated public comment periods. Form Number: submission of a particular data element. by states and territories in association CMS–10433 (OMB control number: If the information in the annual report with their TANF programs. All state and 0938–1187); Frequency: Annually; has not changed since the previous territory expenditures claimed toward Affected Public: Private Sector— annual report, the state may reference states and territories MOE requirements Business or other for-profits; State, this information in lieu of re-submission must be appropriate, i.e., meet all Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of a particular data element. Instructions applicable MOE requirements. The of Respondents: 1,073; Number of have been updated to make clear both Annual TANF and MOE Report

Responses: 1,073; Total Annual Hours: opportunities to reference in lieu of re- provides the ability to learn about and 61,154. (For questions regarding this submission. to monitor the nature of state and

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Authority: 42 U.S.C. 602 and 611; the September 24, 2025 (90 FR 183), (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.867, Vision Research, Personal Responsibility and Work appearing on page 45942 in FR Doc. National Institutes of Health, HHS) Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, 2025–18453, the following correction is Public Law 104–193, 110 Stat. 2105. made: On page 45943, in the table, the entry Rosalind M. Niamke, Mary C. Jones, for ANDA 070631 is removed. Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer. Committee Policy. Grace R. Graham, [FR Doc. 2026–05855 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2026–05852 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, BILLING CODE 4184–82–P BILLING CODE 4140–01–P and International Affairs.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND BILLING CODE 4164–01–P SECURITY Food and Drug Administration Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens [FDA–2025–N–3346] On January 23, 2025, the Acting National Institutes of Health Secretary of Homeland Security issued Elite Laboratories, Inc., et al.; a Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens. This Withdrawal of Approval of 72 National Eye Institute; Notice of Closed finding went into effect immediately (on Abbreviated New Drug Applications; Meeting January 23, 2025) and remained in effect Correction for 60 days (until March 23, 2025). The Pursuant to section 1009 of the : Food and Drug Administration, Acting Secretary’s finding published in AGENCYFederal Advisory Committee Act, as HHS. the Federal Register on January 29, amended, notice is hereby given of a : Notice; correction. 2025. See 90 FR 8399. On March 21, ACTIONmeeting of the Board of Scientific 2025, I extended the January 23, 2025, Counselors, National Eye Institute. : The Food and Drug Finding of Mass Influx for 180 days SUMMARYAdministration (FDA) is correcting a The meeting will be closed to the (until September 17, 2025). My decision notice that appeared in the Federal public as indicated below in accordance extending the Finding of Mass Influx Register on September 24, 2025 (90 FR with the provisions set forth in sections 183), appearing on page 45942 in FR 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., March 25, 2025. See 90 FR 13622. On as amended for the review, discussion, Doc. 2025–18453. The document September 17, 2025, I extended the announced the withdrawal of approval and evaluation of individual intramural March 23, 2025, Finding of Mass Influx of 72 abbreviated new drug applications programs and projects conducted by the for 180 days (until March 21, 2026). My (ANDAs) from multiple applicants, National Eye Institute, including decision extending the Finding of Mass withdrawn as of October 23, 2025. The consideration of personnel Influx published in the Federal Register document indicated that FDA was qualifications and performance, and the on September 22, 2025. See 90 FR withdrawing approval of the ANDA competence of individual investigators, 45396. Upon review of the current the disclosure of which would 070631 for valproic acid, capsule, 250 situation at the border, I am extending milligrams, held by Upsher-Smith constitute a clearly unwarranted that finding. Laboratories, LLC, 6701 Evenstad Dr., invasion of personal privacy. The Immigration and Nationality Act Maple Grove, MN 55369. Before FDA (INA), at 8 U.S.C. 1103(a), provides an Name of Committee: Board of Scientific withdrew the approval of this ANDA, expansive grant of authority, stating that Counselors, National Eye Institute. Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC, 6701 in the event of a mass influx of aliens Date: April 6, 2026. Evenstad Dr., Maple Grove, MN 55369, off the coast of the United States or a Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. informed FDA that they did not want land border, the Secretary may Agenda: To review and evaluate personnel the approval of the ANDA withdrawn. qualifications and performance, and authorize a State or local law competence of individual investigators. Because Upsher-Smith Laboratories, enforcement officer, with the consent of Address: National Eye Institute, 31 Center LLC, timely requested that approval of the officer’s superiors, to perform duties Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. the ANDA not be withdrawn, the of immigration officers under the INA. Meeting Format: Virtual Meeting. approval is still in effect. This notice In turn, section 65.83 of Title 28 of the Contact Person: David M. Schneeweis, corrects this error. Code of Federal Regulations allows the Ph.D., Acting Scientific Director, National Secretary to ‘‘request assistance from a : Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, 1Martha Nguyen, Center for Drug Building 31, Room 6A22, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–451–6763, David.schneeweis@Evaluation and Research, Food and Although the regulations reference the 1nih.gov. Drug Administration, 10903 New ‘‘Attorney General,’’ Congress has, since the publication of these regulations, transferred the Information is also available on the Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 75, Rm. 1676, authority and responsibility for administering and Institute’s/Center’s home page: https://Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, 301– enforcing the immigration laws to the Secretary of www.nei.nih.gov/about/advisory-committees, 796–3471, Martha.Nguyen@fda.hhs.gov. Homeland Security. See Homeland Security Act of where an agenda and any additional 2002 471, 6 U.S.C. 291 (abolishing the former : In the information for the meeting will be posted Immigration and Naturalization Service); id. S 441, Federal Register of Wednesday when available. Continued

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encountered along the southern border admission who are subject to mandatory State or local government in the detention pending removal proceedings administration of the immigration laws of the United States, and countless under the INA. 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(A); of the United States’’ under certain millions more evaded detection and

see Matter of Yajure Hurtado, 29 I&N specified circumstances. Among those illegally entered the United States.’’ Dec. 216 (BIA 2025) (holding that circumstances are when ‘‘[t]he DHS continues to encounter thousands immigration judges lack authority to [Secretary] determines that there exist of aliens on a weekly basis attempting hear bond requests or grant bond to circumstances involving the to enter the United States illegally via aliens present in the United States administration of the immigration laws the Southwest border. 2without admission and in removal Second, at this time, the ability of of the United States that endanger the proceedings, based on the plain DHS to control an influx of aliens at the lives, property, safety, or welfare of the language of 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(A)). border has been hampered due to a residents of a State or locality.’’ 28 CFR As mentioned in the prior findings of federal court decision. On August 1, 65.83(b). mass influx, without controls in place at In making such a determination, the 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the the border to stem the influx, DHS loses Secretary may also determine that there District of Columbia Circuit issued a its capacity to hold all aliens as required is an ‘‘immigration emergency.’’ The decision partially staying an order from by the INA. See, e.g., 8 U.S.C. 1225(b). regulations define an immigration the U.S. District Court for the District of As of March 12, 2026, ICE has a emergency as ‘‘an actual or imminent Columbia enjoining the implementation detention population of 63,482, with a mass influx of aliens which either is of of Proclamation 10888, Guaranteeing maximum capacity of 78,0000. ICE’s such magnitude or exhibits such other the States Protection Against Invasion, facilities are currently nearly at 81% characteristics that effective 90 FR 8333 (Jan. 20, 2025) (Invasion occupancy, and ICE’s priority for administration of the immigration laws Proclamation). See Refugee and detention space is removing aliens with of the United States is beyond the Immigrant Center for Education and criminal records, public safety risks, existing capabilities of [the Department Legal Services (RAICES) v. Noem, No. and national security risks. Similar to of Homeland Security (DHS)] in the 25–5243 (D.C. Cir. Aug. 1, 2025). the explanation provided in the March affected area or areas.’’ 28 CFR Because of this decision, DHS no longer and September 2025 Notices, should 65.83(d)(1) (using identical language as directly repatriates apprehended aliens this finding not be extended, ICE would 8 U.S.C. 1103(a)(10)). or relies upon expedited removal under be hampered in this critical effort and Such a determination is based on ‘‘the INA § 212(f), but rather must process be unable to detain a large number of factors set forth in the definitions aliens for expedited removal pursuant to aliens at the Southwest border despite contained in’’ 28 CFR 65.81. 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1). Given that DHS’s these aliens being subject to mandatory Characteristics of an influx of aliens, use of the Invasion Proclamation, which detention. Additionally, should this other than magnitude, which may be previously contributed to low border finding not be extended, ICE would be considered in determining whether an encounters throughout much of 2025, required to use bed space on detaining immigration emergency exists include: has been limited, there is a continued some of these aliens apprehended at the the likelihood of continued growth in need for a finding of mass influx. Southwest Border at the expense of its the magnitude of the influx; an apparent Third, as stated in the previous interior enforcement priorities, which connection between the influx and notices, when border crossing numbers are designed to enhance and promote increases in criminal activity; the actual are high, much detention capacity is public safety. or imminent imposition of unusual and required of U.S. Immigration and Fourth, an influx of aliens presents overwhelming demands on law Customs Enforcement (ICE). Mandatory significant concerns with respect to enforcement agencies; and other similar detention of aliens apprehended at the increased criminal activity. Between FY characteristics. border serves important public safety 2017 and 2019, ICE removed 485,930 Upon review of the current data, I and national security purposes. Aliens aliens with criminal convictions or have determined that there continues to who have not completed this process pending criminal charges. Between FY exist circumstances involving the have not been effectively vetted for 2021 and FY 2023, ICE removed 158,931 administration of the immigration laws criminality or national security threats. aliens with criminal convictions or of the United States that endanger the Current databases still do not allow for pending criminal charges. Between lives, property, safety, or welfare of the comprehensive and rapid searching for September 1, 2025, and March 11, 2026, residents of all 50 States and that an foreign convictions or other public ICE removed 128,889 aliens with actual or imminent mass influx of aliens safety and national security risks of criminal convictions or pending is arriving at the southern border of the recent arrivals. As a result, when criminal charges, 663 known or United States and presents urgent numbers at the border are such that DHS suspected terrorists, and 2,847 gang circumstances requiring a continued is effectively forced to engage in catch- members. Assuming that the crime rate federal response. I make this finding for and-release practices which thwart of aliens has remained unchanged over the reasons discussed below. legally mandated screenings, there is a the year, this 67% decrease (in First, over the last several years, our threat to public safety and national removals) between FY 2019 and 2021 southern border has been overrun. As security. This does not account for so- and FY 2021 and 2023 suggests that tens noted in Proclamation 10888, called gotaways, of which there have of thousands of criminal aliens remain Guaranteeing the States Protection been millions over the last several years, in the United States. Even if ICE were Against Invasion, from 2020 to 2024, ‘‘at who are not screened in any manner. to continue to remove aliens at the same least 8 million illegal aliens were In addition, increased enforcement levels through the rest of this fiscal year, efforts in the interior have resulted in it would still fall short of the total large numbers of aliens in custody. 6 U.S.C. 251 (transferring immigration enforcement number of aliens removed between FY functions from the Department of Justice to the Many of these aliens are applicants for 2017 and FY 2019, indicating the large, Department of Homeland Security); Immigration continued presence of criminal aliens in and Nationality Act 103(a)(1), 8 U.S.C. 1103(a)(1) the United States. Where there is an (‘‘the Secretary of Homeland Security shall be Nationwide Encounters, U.S. Customs and 2charged with the administration and enforcement of Border Protection (last modified Feb 19, 2026), increase in criminal aliens, there is this chapter and all other laws relating to the available at https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/ likely to be an increase in criminal immigration and naturalization of aliens.’’) nationwide-encounters.

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activity. This once again shows that ICE were known or suspected terrorists, and needs to continue to prioritize the need 3,193 were suspected gang members. Bureau of Indian Affairs to remove criminal aliens rather than Failure to extend this finding will divert resources to detain aliens recently impede the ability of ICE to properly [OMB Control Number 1076–0141; apprehended at the Southwest border. enforce immigration laws and focus on 267A2100DD/AAKP300000/ Furthermore, there continues to be public safety risks. A0A501010.000000] significant criminality present at the On the basis of the above facts, I find Southwest border. In January 2026, U.S. that these circumstances continue to Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) endanger the lives, property, safety, and Office of Field Operations (OFO) and welfare of the residents of every State in U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) encountered and Approval; Water Request the Union. The only way to effectively 399 criminal aliens. OFO made 788 : Bureau of Indian Affairs, prevent this danger to the States is to criminal arrests, and USBP had 25 gang AGENCY Interior. maintain operational control of the apprehensions. USBP referred 285 border, which Congress defined to mean smuggling events for prosecution, and ACTION ‘‘the prevention of all unlawful entries OFO referred 233 events for criminal into the United States, including entries prosecution. Officers and agents seized SUMMARY by terrorists, other unlawful aliens, 16,528.65 pounds of illicit narcotics, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and including 767.16 pounds of deadly Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA, we) is fentanyl. Officers and agents also seized other contraband.’’ Secure Fence Act of proposing to renew an information 56 firearms and 42,849 rounds of 2006, Public Law 109–367, 2, 120 Stat. ammunition, as well as $808,223.72 in 2638 (2006); 8 U.S.C. 1701 note (stating currency. These numbers are only likely that the Secretary of DHS ‘‘shall take all DATES submit comments. To be considered, to increase if encounter numbers actions the Secretary determines your comments must be received on or increase. necessary and appropriate to achieve before April 27, 2026. Fifth, there have been high, unusual, and maintain operational control over and overwhelming demands on law : Send your written the entire international land and ADDRESSESenforcement officers and agencies, comments and recommendations for the maritime borders of the United States’’). which continue to present significant proposed information collection request Given that Congress directed DHS to danger to officers and agents. For (ICR) to the Office of Information and prevent all unlawful entries, the example, in January 2026, CBP records Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) through thousands of aliens that DHS continues indicate that 74 CBP officers/agents https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/ to encounter on a weekly basis were assaulted. Even while encounter icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_ attempting to enter the United States numbers were lower than average in nbr=202512-1076-001 or by visiting illegally via the Southwest border is an January 2026, officers and agents at the https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ influx. Therefore, I find that there is border have consistent threats against PRAMain and selecting ‘‘Currently currently an influx of aliens arriving them, and there are still too many under Review—Open for Public across our entire southern border, which assaults and use of force incidents on Comments’’ and then scrolling down to requires a federal response. officers and agents. ICE records indicate the ‘‘Department of the Interior.’’ Accordingly, pursuant to the that aliens assaulted or used force : authorities under the INA, 8 U.S.C. against 182 ICE Enforcement and Steven Mullen, Information Collection Removal Operations (ERO) officers from 1101, et seq., including the Clearance Officer, Office of Regulatory the period of September 2025 to implementing regulations identified Affairs and Collaborative Action— February 2026, representing an average above, I find ‘‘that there exist Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the of 30 per month. In February 2025, ICE circumstances involving the Interior, 1001 Indian School Road NW, records indicated that aliens assaulted administration of the immigration laws Suite 229, Albuquerque, New Mexico or used force against 10 ICE ERO of the United States that endanger the 87104; comments@bia.gov; (202) 924– officers. This 300% increase indicates lives, property, safety, or welfare of the 2650. Individuals in the United States the increasing risk that ICE ERO officers residents’’ of all 50 States. I further find who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, face as they seek to arrest and detain that an actual or imminent mass influx or have a speech disability may dial 711 aliens that entered during periods of of aliens is arriving at the southern (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access loose border restrictions. border of the United States and presents telecommunications relay services. You Additionally, there remains a strain urgent circumstances requiring an may also view the ICR at https://on ICE resources, which takes ICE away immediate federal response. I therefore www.reginfo.gov/public/Forward?from its mission to preserve national request the assistance of State and local SearchTarget=PRA&textfield=1076- security and public safety. ICE has many governments in all 50 States. 0141. aliens pending removal that entered The finding is effective immediately : In during prior influxes at the Southwest and expires in 180 days. This finding border. Managing those removals may expire sooner in the event I find requires a significant expenditure of ICE that circumstances have changed. Such 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we resources. As of March 13, 2026, there a finding would be published in the provide the general public and other are 1,526,800 aliens on the ICE non- Federal Register. detained docket with final orders of comment on new, proposed, revised, removal. This number will only increase Dated: March 21, 2026. and continuing collections of should this finding not be extended. Kristi Noem, Between September 1, 2025, and information. This helps us assess the Secretary of Homeland Security. March 11, 2026, ICE arrested 135,395 impact of our information collection aliens with criminal convictions or requirements and minimize the public’s [FR Doc. 2026–05854 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] pending criminal charges. Of these, 565 reporting burden. It also helps the BILLING CODE 9112–FP–P

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requires that certain information be public understand our information SUMMARYcollection requirements and provide the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, collected from individuals and requested data in the desired format. the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), businesses doing business with the A Federal Register notice with a 60- are proposing to renew an information government. This information includes day public comment period soliciting the taxpayer identification number for comments on this collection of possible future use to recover DATESinformation was published on January delinquent debt. To implement the submit comments. To be considered, 22, 2026 (91 FR 2796). No comments DCIA requirement to collect customer your comments must be received on or were received. information, the BIA has included a before April 27, 2026. As part of our continuing effort to section concerning the collection of : Send your written ADDRESSESreduce paperwork and respondent information in its regulations governing comments and recommendations for the burdens, we are again soliciting its irrigation projects (25 CFR 171). proposed information collection request comments from the public and other Title of Collection: Water Request. (ICR) to the Office of Information and Federal agencies on the proposed ICR OMB Control Number: 1076–0141. Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) through that is described below. We are Form Number: BIA–DWP–Irr–101; https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/ especially interested in public comment BIA–DWP–Irr–102; BIA–DWP–Irr–103; icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_addressing the following: BIA–DWP–Irr–104; BIA–DWP–Irr–105; nbr=202504-1076-004 or by visiting (1) Whether or not the collection of BIA–DWP–Irr–106. https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/

PRAMain and selecting ‘‘Currently performance of the functions of the under Review—Open for Public agency, including whether or not the Respondents/Affected Public: Comments’’ and then scrolling down to Individuals. information will have practical utility; the ‘‘Department of the Interior.’’ (2) The accuracy of our estimate of the : Respondents: 13,438. burden for this collection of Steven Mullen, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Regulatory Responses: 35,941. the methodology and assumptions used; Affairs and Collaborative Action— (3) Ways to enhance the quality, Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Response: Varies from 0.2 to 6 hours. Interior, 1001 Indian School Road NW, be collected; and Suite 229, Albuquerque, New Mexico Burden Hours: 17,981. (4) How might the agency minimize 87104; comments@bia.gov; (202) 924–

1. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Non-hour or have a speech disability may dial 711

Burden Cost: $0. (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. You Authority may also view the ICR at https://information technology, e.g., permitting www.reginfo.gov/public/Forward?electronic submission of response. SearchTarget=PRA&textfield=1076-

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public record. Before including your : In control number. The authority for this address, phone number, email address, action is the Paperwork Reduction Act or other personal identifying of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). information in your comment, you 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we should be aware that your entire provide the general public and other Steven Mullen, comment—including your personal Information Collection Clearance Officer, identifying information—may be made comment on new, proposed, revised, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative publicly available at any time. While and continuing collections of Action—Indian Affairs. you can ask us in your comment to information. This helps us assess the [FR Doc. 2026–05856 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] withhold your personal identifying impact of our information collection BILLING CODE 4337–15–P requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the do so. public understand our information Abstract: The BIA owns, operates, and collection requirements and provide the Bureau of Indian Affairs maintains irrigation projects that requested data in the desired format. provide a service to the end user. To A Federal Register notice with a 60- [OMB Control Number 1076–0193; properly bill for the services provided, day public comment period soliciting 267A2100DD/AAKP300000/ the BIA must collect customer comments on this collection of A0A501010.000000] information to identify the individual information was published on January responsible for repaying the government 22, 2026 (91 FR 2797). We received one the costs of delivering the service; comment, available at https://determine eligibility for waiver of fees; www.regulations.gov/comment/BIA- and Approval; Education Contracts and determine designation of irrigable 2022-0005-0027 with pertinent Under the Johnson-O’Malley Act lands as assessable or non-assessable. summary below. Additional information necessary for Comment 1: The Wisconsin : Bureau of Indian Affairs, AGENCYproviding the service is the location of Department of Public Instruction Interior. the service delivery, and the number of (WDPI) is dedicated to improving ACTIONserviced acres. The Debt Collection educational outcomes for all students in Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA) Wisconsin, including American Indian

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Abstract: The BIE seeks to renew the students attending schools across the ACTIONinformation collection conducted under state. As the WDPI is not an eligible the Johnson-O’Malley (JOM) Act, as grant recipient, we are unable to provide amended by the JOM Supplemental SUMMARYfeedback on the agency’s estimated Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, Indian Education Program burden for this information collection or the Department of the Interior (DOI) are Modernization Act, and implementing on the validity of the methodology and proposing to renew an information regulations at 25 CFR part 273. The assumptions used. The WDPI views the information collected assists BIE to proposed information collection as a manage program resources, fund valuable resource for Tribal education DATES submit comments on or before May 26, distribution, and fiscal accountability. departments of Wisconsin and across 2026. The information collection activities the United States. However, gathering : Send your comments on include an annual report form, student this data efficiently can be challenging. ADDRESSES this ICR by mail to Jeffrey Parrillo, count report, and contract proposal Simplifying data entry portals or sites to application. be clear, straightforward, and user- Clearance Officer, 1849 C Street NW, Title of Collection: Education friendly could help streamline the data Washington, DC 20240; or by email to Contracts under the Johnson-O’Malley collection process.

DOI-PRA@ios.doi.gov. Please reference Act. Agency Response to Comment 1: The OMB Control Number 1093–0010 in the BIE is committed to process subject line of your comments (OMB) Control Number: 1076–0193. improvement; and will continue to work

Form Number: None. with stakeholders, and interested : parties, to refine and improve this Lucy Hurlbut, YCC Program Manager/ information collection, within the Scouting Program Manager, Washington Respondents/Affected Public: Tribal bounds of available and appropriate DC Area Support Office (WASO) at organizations, States, public school lucy_hurlbut@nps.gov (email); or at technological resources. districts, Indian corporations. As part of our continuing effort to (202) 513–7161 (telephone). Please reduce paperwork and respondent reference OMB Control Number 1093– Respondents: 1,384. burdens, we are again soliciting 0010 in the subject line of your comments from the public and other comments. Individuals in the United Responses: 1,384. Federal agencies on the proposed ICR States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of that is described below. We are hearing, or have a speech disability may Response: Ranges from 1 to 15 hours. especially interested in public comment dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to addressing the following: access telecommunications relay Burden Hours: 10,360. (1) Whether or not the collection of services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services performance of the functions of the offered within their country to make Frequency of Collection: Annually. agency, including whether or not the international calls to the point-of- Total Estimated Annual Nonhour information will have practical utility; contact in the United States. You may Burden Cost: $0. (2) The accuracy of our estimate of the also view the ICR at http:// burden for this collection of www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Authority : In the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, 3501et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all be collected; and information collections require approval control number. The authority for this (4) How might the agency minimize under the PRA. We may not conduct or action is the Paperwork Reduction Act sponsor and you are not required to of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Steven Mullen, Information Collection Clearance Officer, As part of our continuing effort to Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative reduce paperwork and respondent Action—Indian Affairs. information technology, e.g., permitting burdens, we invite the public and other [FR Doc. 2026–05893 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] electronic submission of response. Federal agencies to comment on new,

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collections of information. This helps us public record. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying [2560102DM; DS6CS00000; the public’s reporting burden. It also DLSN00000.000000; DX6CS25, OMB Control information in your comment, you helps the public understand our No. 1093–0010] should be aware that your entire information collection requirements and comment—including your personal provide the requested data in the identifying information—may be made desired format. publicly available at any time. While We are especially interested in public you can ask us in your comment to comment addressing the following Review and Approval; Youth withhold your personal identifying issues: (1) is the collection necessary to Conservation Corps Application and the proper functions of the DOI; (2) will Medical History Forms this information be processed and used

: Office of the Secretary, Interior. do so. in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate AGENCY

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of burden accurate; (4) how might the

Respondents: 11,409 (8,599/application DOI enhance the quality, utility, and 2,810/medical history). collected; and (5) how might the DOI Response: 25 minutes/application and minimize the burden of this collection 14 minutes/medical history form. on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Burden Hours: 4,239 hours (3,583 hours/application and 656 hours/ medical history forms). public record. We will include or Investigation Nos. 701–TA–694 and summarize each comment in our request 731–TA–1641–1642 (Final) may be to OMB to approve this ICR. Before Frequency of Collection: On occasion. viewed on the Commission’s electronic including your address, phone number, Total Estimated Annual Non-hour docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. email address, or other personal Burden Cost: None. identifying information in your : comment, you should be aware that Background.—In November 2024, the your entire comment—including your Commission determined that an personal identifying information—may industry in the United States was be made publicly available at any time. materially injured by reason of imports While you can ask us in your comment of aluminum lithographic printing The authority for this action is the to withhold your personal identifying plates from China and Japan that were Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 sold in the United States at less than fair U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). value and subsidized by the government do so. of China. Aluminum Lithographic Jeffrey Parrillo, Abstract: The Youth Conservation Printing Plates from China and Japan, Corps (YCC) is a summer youth Inv. Nos. 701–TA–694 and 731–TA– Clearance Officer. employment program that engages 1641–1642 (Final), USITC Pub. No. 5559 [FR Doc. 2026–05877 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] young people in meaningful work (Nov. 2024). Respondents Fujifilm BILLING CODE 4334–63–P experiences at national parks, forests, North America Corporation, Fujifilm wildlife refuges, and fish hatcheries Corporation, and Fujifilm Printing Plate while developing an ethic of (China) Co. Ltd. contested the environmental stewardship and civic Commission’s determinations before the responsibility. YCC programs are U.S. Court of International Trade [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–694 and 731– generally eight to ten weeks and (‘‘CIT’’). The CIT remanded for the TA–1641–1642 (Final) (Remand)] members are paid at least the state or Commission to reconsider ‘‘whether federal minimum wage (whichever is {Fujifilm Manufacturing USA, Inc. Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates higher) for a 40-hour work week. YCC (‘‘Fujifilm Greenwood’’)} is a related From China and Japan opportunities provide paid daytime party,’’ discussing ‘‘the four factors in work activities with members who 19 U.S.C. 1677(4)(B)(ii),’’ and whether AGENCYcommute to the federal unit daily. ‘‘appropriate circumstances exist to Authorized by the Youth Conservation : Notice of remand proceedings. exclude Fujifilm Greenwood from the ACTIONCorps Act of August 13, 1970, as domestic industry,’’ addressing ‘‘how : The U.S. International Trade amended (U.S. 1701–1706), the instant facts are an ‘appropriate’ SUMMARYCommission (‘‘Commission’’) hereby participating agencies (National Park case for excluding a related party in gives notice of the procedures it intends Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, light of the example provided in the to follow to comply with the court- Forest Service) use common forms: DI– legislative history . . . .’’ Fujifilm N. ordered remand of its final 4014, ‘‘Youth Conservation Corps Am. Corp. v. United States, Court No. determinations in the antidumping and Application’’ and DI–4015, ‘‘Youth 24–00251, Slip Op. 26–17 (Ct. Int’l countervailing duty investigations of Conservation Corps Medical History’’ to Trade Feb. 18, 2026). aluminum lithographic printing plates collect information to determine the Participation in the remand from China and Japan. For further eligibility of each youth for employment proceedings.—Only those persons who information concerning the conduct of with the YCC. Parents or guardians must were interested parties that participated these remand proceedings and rules of sign both forms if the applicant is under in the investigations (i.e., persons listed general application, consult the 18 years of age. on the Commission Secretary’s service Title of Collection: Youth list) and also parties to the appeal may Procedure, part 201, subparts A through Conservation Corps Application and participate in the remand proceedings. E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, Medical History Forms. Such persons need not file any subpart A (19 CFR part 207). OMB Control Number: 1093–0010. additional appearances with the : March 23, 2026. Form Number: DI–4014, ‘‘Youth Commission to participate in the DATESConservation Corps Application,’’ and : remand proceedings, unless they are DI–4015, ‘‘Youth Conservation Corps adding new individuals to the list of Celia Feldpausch ((202) 205–2387), Medical History Form.’’ persons entitled to receive business Office of Investigations, or Christopher

Type of Review: Renewal of a proprietary information (‘‘BPI’’) under W. Robinson ((202) 205–2542), Office of General Counsel, U.S. International administrative protective order. BPI

Respondents/Affected Public: Youth referred to during the remand Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, 15 through 18 years old seeking proceedings will be governed, as Washington, DC 20436. Hearing seasonal employment in the YCC appropriate, by the administrative Program. protective order issued in the

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investigations. The Secretary will each document filed by a party to the Washington, DC 20436. Hearing- maintain a service list containing the investigation must be served on all other names and addresses of all persons or parties to the investigation (as identified their representatives who are parties to by either the public or BPI service list), the remand proceedings, and the and a certificate of service must be Secretary will maintain a separate list of timely filed. The Secretary will not those authorized to receive BPI under accept a document for filing without a the administrative protective order certificate of service. during the remand proceedings. Written submissions.—The Commission is not reopening the record and will not accept the submission of new factual information for the record. The Commission will permit the parties these investigations may be viewed on [FR Doc. 2026–05847 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] to file comments concerning how the the Commission’s electronic docket Commission could best comply with the (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Court’s remand instructions. : The comments must be based solely Scope.—For purposes of these on the information in the Commission’s investigations, Commerce has defined record. The Commission will reject [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–764–766 and the subject merchandise as hardwood submissions containing additional 731–TA–1747–1749 (Final)] and decorative plywood, and certain factual information or arguments veneered panels as described below. For pertaining to issues other than the issue Hardwood and Decorative Plywood purposes of this investigation, on which the Court has remanded this From China, Indonesia, and Vietnam; hardwood and decorative plywood is matter. The deadline for filing Scheduling of the Final Phase of defined as a generally flat, multilayered comments is April 10, 2026. Comments Countervailing Duty and Antidumping plywood or other veneered panel, must be limited to no more than ten (10) Duty Investigations consisting of two or more layers or plies double-spaced and single-sided pages of of wood veneers in combination with a AGENCYtextual material, inclusive of core or without a core. The veneers and, attachments and exhibits. if present, the core are glued or : Notice. Parties are advised to consult with the ACTION otherwise bonded together. A hardwood : The Commission hereby gives and decorative plywood panel must SUMMARYProcedure, part 201, subparts A through notice of the scheduling of the final have at least either the face or back E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, phase of antidumping and veneer composed of one or more species subpart A (19 CFR part 207) for countervailing duty investigation Nos. of hardwood, softwood, or bamboo, provisions of general applicability 701–TA–764–766 and 731–TA–1747– regardless of any surface coverings. concerning written submissions to the 1749 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act Hardwood and decorative plywood may Commission. All written submissions of 1930 to determine whether an include products that meet the must conform to the provisions of industry in the United States is American National Standard for section 201.8 of the Commission’s rules; materially injured or threatened with Hardwood and Decorative Plywood, any submissions that contain BPI must material injury, or the establishment of ANSI/HPVA HP–1–2024 (including any also conform with the requirements of an industry in the United States is revisions to that standard). sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the materially retarded, by reason of For purposes of the investigation a Commission’s rules. Please note the imports of hardwood and decorative ‘‘veneer’’ is a slice of wood regardless of Secretary’s Office will accept only plywood from China, Indonesia, and thickness which is cut, sliced or sawed electronic filings at this time. Filings Vietnam, provided for in subheadings from a log, bolt, or flitch. The face and must be made through the 4412.10.05, 4412.31.06, 4412.31.26, back veneers are the outermost veneer of Commission’s Electronic Document 4412.31.42, 4412.31.45, 4412.31.48, wood irrespective of additional surface Information System (EDIS, https:// 4412.31.52, 4412.31.61, 4412.31.92, coatings or covers as described below. edis.usitc.gov). No in-person paper- 4412.33.06, 4412.33.26, 4412.33.32, The core of hardwood and decorative based filings or paper copies of any 4412.33.57, 4412.34.26, 4412.34.32, plywood (for those products that electronic filings will be accepted until 4412.34.57, 4412.39.40, 4412.39.50, include a core) consists of the layer or further notice. The Commission’s 4412.41.00, 4412.42.00, 4412.51.10, layers of one or more material(s) that are Handbook on E-Filing, available on the 4412.51.31, 4412.51.41, 4412.51.51, situated between the face and back Commission’s website at http:// 4412.52.10, 4412.52.31, 4412.52.41, veneers. The core may be composed of edis.usitc.gov, elaborates upon the 4412.91.06, 4412.91.10, 4412.91.31, a range of materials, including but not Commission’s rules with respect to 4412.91.41, 4412.92.07, 4412.92.11, limited to hardwood, softwood, electronic filing. 4412.92.31, and 4412.92.42 of the particleboard, or medium density Additional written submissions to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the fiberboard (MDF). Commission, including requests United States, preliminarily determined All hardwood and decorative pursuant to section 201.12 of the by the Department of Commerce plywood is included within the scope Commission’s rules, will not be (‘‘Commerce’’) to be subsidized and sold even if it is trimmed; cut-to-size; accepted unless good cause is shown for at less-than-fair-value. notched; punched; drilled; or has accepting such submissions or unless : March 2, 2026. undergone other forms of minor the submission is pursuant to a specific DATES : processing. All hardwood and request by a Commissioner or decorative plywood is included within Calvin Chang ((202) 205–3062), Office of Commission staff. In accordance with sections 201.16(c) the scope of the investigation, without Investigations, U.S. International Trade and 207.3 of the Commission’s rules, regard to dimension (overall thickness, Commission, 500 E Street SW,

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entirely from bamboo and adhesives standard identifies core species thickness of face veneer, thickness of (also known as ‘‘solid bamboo’’); and (8) back veneer, thickness of core, thickness requirements, has a core made entirely Phenolic Film Faced Plyform (PFF), also of inner veneers, width, or length). of one or more of the following wood known as Phenolic Surface Film However, the most common panel sizes species: Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas Plywood (PSF), defined as a panel with of hardwood and decorative plywood Fir), Larix occidentalis (Western Larch), an ‘‘Exterior’’ or ‘‘Exposure 1’’ bond are 1219 x 1829 mm (48 x 72 inches), Tsuga heterophylla (Western Hemlock), classification as is defined by The 1219 x 2438 mm (48 x 96 inches), and Abies balsamea (Balsam Pine/Balsam Engineered Wood Association, having 1219 x 3048 mm (48 x 120 inches). Fir), Abies magnifica (California Red an opaque phenolic film layer with a Subject merchandise also includes Fir), Abies grandis (Grand Fir), Abies weight equal to or greater than 90g/m3 hardwood and decorative plywood that procera (Noble Fir), Abies amabilis permanently bonded on both the face has been further processed in a third (Pacific Silver Fir), Abies concolor and back veneers and an opaque, country, including but not limited to (White Fir), Abies lasiocarpa (Subalpine moisture resistant coating applied to the trimming, cutting, notching, punching, Fir), Picea glauca (White Spruce), Picea edges. drilling, or any other processing that engelmannii (Engelmann Spruce), Picea Also excluded from the scope of the would not otherwise remove the mariana (Black Spruce), Picea rubens investigation are wooden furniture merchandise from the scope of the (Red Spruce), Picea sitchensis (Sitka goods that, at the time of importation, investigation if performed in the Spruce), Pinus banksiana (Jack Pine), are fully assembled and are ready for country of manufacture of the in-scope Pinus taeda (Loblolly Southern Pine), their intended uses. Also excluded from product. Pinus palustris (Longleaf Southern the scope of the investigation is ‘‘ready All hardwood and decorative Pine), Pinus echinata (Shortleaf to assemble’’ (RTA) furniture. RTA plywood is included within the scope Southern Pine), Pinus elliottii (Slash furniture is defined as (A) furniture even if it is trimmed; cut-to-size; Southern Pine), Pinus serotina (Pond packaged for sale for ultimate purchase notched; punched; drilled; or has Pine), Pinus resinosa (Red Pine), Pinus by an end-user that, at the time of undergone other forms of minor virginiana (Virginia Pine), Pinus importation, includes (1) all wooden processing. All hardwood and monticola (Western White Pine), Picea components (in finished form) required decorative plywood is included within mariana (Black Spruce), Picea rubens to assemble a finished unit of furniture, the scope of the investigation, without (Red Spruce), Picea sitchensis (Sitka (2) all accessory parts (e.g., screws, regard to dimension (overall thickness, Spruce), Pinus contorta (Lodgepole washers, dowels, nails, handles, knobs, thickness of face veneer, thickness of Pine), Pinus strobus (Eastern White adhesive glues) required to assemble a back veneer, thickness of core, thickness Pine), and Pinus lambertiana (Sugar finished unit of furniture, and (3) of inner veneers, width, or length). Pine); (2) products which have a face instructions providing guidance on the However, the most common panel sizes and back veneer of cork; (3) hardwood assembly of a finished unit of furniture; of hardwood and decorative plywood plywood subject to the antidumping and (B) unassembled bathroom vanity are 1219 x 1829 mm (48 x 72 inches), countervailing duty orders on hardwood cabinets, having a space for one or more 1219 x 2438 mm (48 x 96 inches), and plywood from China. See Certain sinks, that are imported with all 1219 x 3048 mm (48 x 120 inches). Hardwood Plywood Products from the unassembled hardwood and hardwood Subject merchandise also includes People’s Republic of China: Amended plywood components that have been hardwood and decorative plywood that Final Determination of Sales at Less cut-to-final dimensional component has been further processed in a third Than Fair Value, and Antidumping shape/size, painted or stained prior to country, including but not limited to Duty Order, 83 FR 504 (January 4, 2018); importation, and stacked within a trimming, cutting, notching, punching, and Certain Hardwood Plywood singled shipping package, except for drilling, or any other processing that Products from the People’s Republic of furniture feet which may be packed and would not otherwise remove the China: Countervailing Duty Order, 83 shipped separately; or (C) unassembled merchandise from the scope of the FR 513 (January 4, 2018); (4) bathroom vanity linen closets that are investigations if performed in the multilayered wood flooring, as imported with all unassembled country of manufacture of the in-scope described in the antidumping duty and hardwood and hardwood plywood product. countervailing duty orders on The scope of the investigation components that have been cut-to-final multilayered wood flooring from China. excludes the following items: (1) dimensional shape/size, painted or See Multilayered Wood Flooring from structural plywood (also known as stained prior to importation, and the People’s Republic of China: ‘‘industrial plywood’’ or ‘‘industrial stacked within a single shipping Amended Final Determination of Sales panels’’) that (a) is certified, package, except for furniture feet which at Less Than Fair Value and manufactured, and stamped to meet may be packed and shipped separately. Antidumping Duty Order, 76 FR 76690 Also excluded from the scope of the U.S. Products Standard PS 1–09, PS 2– (December 8, 2011); and Multilayered investigation are kitchen cabinets that, 09, PS–1–22, PS 2–10, or PS 2–18 for Wood Flooring from the People’s at the time of importation, are fully Structural Plywood (including any Republic of China: Countervailing Duty assembled and are ready for their revisions to that standard or any Order, 76 FR 76693 (December 8, 2011), intended uses. Also excluded from the substantially equivalent international as amended by Multilayered Wood scope of the investigation are RTA standard intended for structural Flooring from the People’s Republic of kitchen cabinets. RTA kitchen cabinets plywood), including, but not limited to, China: Amended Antidumping and are defined as kitchen cabinets the ‘‘bond performance’’ requirements Countervailing Orders, 77 FR 5484 packaged for sale for ultimate purchase and the performance criteria detailed in (February 3, 2012); (5) multilayered by an end-user that, at the time of U.S. Products Standard PS 1–09, PS 2– wood flooring with a face veneer of importation, includes: (1) all wooden 09, PS–1–22, PS 2–10, or PS 2–18 for bamboo or composed entirely of components (in finished form) required Structural Plywood (including any bamboo; (6) plywood which has a shape to assemble a finished unit of cabinetry; revisions to that standard or any or design other than a flat panel, with (2) all accessory parts (e.g., screws, substantially equivalent international washers, dowels, nails, handles, knobs, the exception of any minor processing standard intended for structural described above; (7) products made hooks, adhesive glues) required to plywood), and (b) where the relevant

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access. A separate service list will be assemble a finished unit of cabinetry; (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The investigations were requested in petitions filed on May maintained by the Secretary for those and (3) instructions providing guidance 22, 2025, by the Coalition for Fair Trade parties authorized to receive BPI under on the assembly of a finished unit of in Hardwood Plywood, the members of the APO. cabinetry. Excluded from the scope of Staff report.—The prehearing staff which are Columbia Forest Products, the investigation are finished table tops, report in the final phase of these Greensboro, North Carolina; which are table tops imported in investigations will be placed in the Commonwealth Plywood Co., Ltd., finished form with pre-cut or drilled nonpublic record on July 1, 2026, and openings to attach the underframe or Whitehall, New York; Manthei Wood a public version will be issued legs. The table tops are ready for use at Products, Petoskey, Michigan; States thereafter, pursuant to § 207.22 of the the time of import and require no Industries LLC, Eugene, Oregon; and further finishing or processing. Timber Products Company, Springfield, Hearing.—The Commission will hold Excluded from the scope of the Oregon. a hearing in connection with the final For further information concerning investigation are finished countertops phase of these investigations beginning the conduct of this phase of the that are imported in finished form and at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026. investigations, hearing procedures, and require no further finishing or Requests to appear at the hearing should rules of general application, consult the manufacturing. Also excluded from the be filed in writing with the Secretary to scope of the investigation are laminated the Commission on or before Friday, Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B veneer lumber (‘‘LVL’’) door and July 10, 2026. Any requests to appear as (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, window components with (1) a a witness via videoconference must be subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207). maximum width of 44 millimeters, a included with your request to appear. Participation in the investigations and thickness from 30 millimeters to 72 public service list.—Persons, including Requests to appear via videoconference millimeters, and a length of less than industrial users of the subject must include a statement explaining 2413 millimeters, (2) water boiling point why the witness cannot appear in merchandise and, if the merchandise is exterior adhesive, (3) a modulus of person; the Chairman, or other person sold at the retail level, representative elasticity of 1,500,000 pounds per designated to conduct the investigation, consumer organizations, wishing to square inch or higher, (4) finger-jointed may in their discretion for good cause participate in the final phase of these or lap-jointed core veneer with all layers shown, grant such a request. Requests to investigations as parties must file an oriented so that the grain is running appear as remote witness due to illness entry of appearance with the Secretary parallel or with no more than 3 or a positive COVID–19 test result may to the Commission, as provided in dispersed layers of veneer oriented with be submitted by 3:00 p.m. the business § 201.11 of the Commission’s rules, no the grain running perpendicular to the later than 21 days prior to the hearing day prior to the hearing. Further other layers; and (5) top layer machined date specified in this notice. A party information about participation in the with a curved edge and one or more that filed a notice of appearance during hearing will be posted on the profile channels throughout. the preliminary phase of the Also excluded from the scope of this investigations need not file an www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/ investigation are certain door stiles and additional notice of appearance during calendar.html. rails made of LVL that have a width not A nonparty who has testimony that this final phase. The Secretary will to exceed 50 millimeters, a thickness may aid the Commission’s deliberations maintain a public service list containing not to exceed 50 millimeters, and a may request permission to present a the names and addresses of all persons, length of less than 2,450 millimeters. short statement at the hearing. All Also excluded from the scope of this or their representatives, who are parties parties and nonparties desiring to investigation are finished two-ply to the investigations. Please note the Secretary’s Office will appear at the hearing and make oral products that are made of one ply of accept only electronic filings during this presentations should attend a wood veneer and one ply of a non-wood time. Filings must be made through the prehearing conference, if deemed veneer material and the two-ply product Commission’s Electronic Document necessary, to be held at 9:30 a.m. on cannot be glued or otherwise adhered to Information System (EDIS, https://Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Parties shall file additional plies or that are made of two and serve written testimony and edis.usitc.gov). No in-person paper- plies of wood veneer and have presentation slides in connection with based filings or paper copies of any undergone staining, cutting, notching, their presentation at the hearing by no electronic filings will be accepted until punching, drilling, or other processing later than noon on Wednesday, July 15, further notice. on the surface of the veneer such that Limited disclosure of business 2026. Oral testimony and written the two-ply product cannot be glued or proprietary information (BPI) under an materials to be submitted at the public otherwise adhered to additional plies. administrative protective order (APO) Background.—The final phase of hearing are governed by sections and BPI service list.—Pursuant to these investigations is being scheduled 201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 207.24 of the § 207.7(a) of the Commission’s rules, the pursuant to sections 705(b) and 731(b) Commission’s rules. Parties must submit Secretary will make BPI gathered in the of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. any request to present a portion of their final phase of these investigations 1671d(b) and 1673d(b)), as a result of hearing testimony in camera no later available to authorized applicants under affirmative preliminary determinations than 7 business days prior to the date of the APO issued in the investigations, by Commerce that certain benefits the hearing. Written submissions.—Each party which constitute subsidies within the provided that the application is made who is an interested party shall submit meaning of § 703 of the Act (19 U.S.C. no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. a prehearing brief to the Commission. 1671b) are being provided to Prehearing briefs must conform with the manufacturers, producers, or exporters Authorized applicants must represent provisions of § 207.23 of the in China, Indonesia, and Vietnam of interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C. 1677(9), who are parties to the Commission’s rules; the deadline for hardwood and decorative plywood, and investigations. A party granted access to filing is July 9, 2026. Parties shall also that such products are being sold in the file written testimony in connection United States at less than fair value BPI in the preliminary phase of the with their presentation at the hearing, within the meaning of § 733 of the Act investigations need not reapply for such

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and posthearing briefs, which must 2026. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 5717 conform with the provisions of § 207.25 (March 2026), entitled Erythritol from of the Commission’s rules. The deadline [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–751 and 731– China: Investigation Nos. 701–TA–751 for filing posthearing briefs is July 23, TA–1729 (Final)] and 731–TA–1729 (Final). 2026. In addition, any person who has

Erythritol From China; Determinations not entered an appearance as a party to the investigations may submit a written On the basis of the record developed 1statement of information pertinent to in the subject investigations, the United the subject of the investigations, States International Trade Commission including statements of support or (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant [FR Doc. 2026–05850 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] opposition to the petition, on or before to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), July 23, 2026. On August 12, 2026, the that an industry in the United States is Commission will make available to materially injured by reason of imports parties all information on which they of erythritol from China, provided for in have not had an opportunity to subheading 2905.49.40 of the comment. Parties may submit final Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–456 and 731– United States, that have been found by comments on this information on or TA–1152 (Third Review)] the U.S. Department of Commerce before August 14, 2026, but such final (‘‘Commerce’’) to be subsidized by the Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts comments must not contain new factual government of China and sold in the From China; Scheduling of Expedited information and must otherwise comply United States at less than fair value Five-Year Reviews with § 207.30 of the Commission’s rules. (‘‘LTFV’’). All written submissions must conform 2 AGENCYwith the provisions of § 201.8 of the Commission’s rules; any submissions : Notice. The Commission instituted these ACTIONthat contain BPI must also conform with investigations effective December 13, : The Commission hereby gives the requirements of §§ 201.6, 207.3, and SUMMARY2024, following receipt of petitions filed notice of the scheduling of expedited 207.7 of the Commission’s rules. The with the Commission and Commerce by reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of Commission’s Handbook on Filing Cargill, Incorporated, Wayzata, 1930 (‘‘the Act’’) to determine whether Procedures, available on the Minnesota. The final phase of the revocation of the antidumping and investigations was scheduled by the countervailing duty orders on citric acid www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_Commission following notification of and certain citrate salts from China onfilingprocedures.pdf, elaborates preliminary determinations by would be likely to lead to continuation upon the Commission’s procedures with Commerce that imports of erythritol or recurrence of material injury within respect to filings. from China were subsidized within the a reasonably foreseeable time. meaning of section 703(b) of the Act (19 Additional written submissions to the : March 6, 2026. U.S.C. 1671b(b)) and sold at LTFV DATESCommission, including requests : Alec within the meaning of 733(b) of the Act pursuant to § 201.12 of the Resch (202–708–1448), Office of (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the Commission’s rules, shall not be Investigations, U.S. International Trade scheduling of the final phase of the accepted unless good cause is shown for Commission, 500 E Street SW, Commission’s investigations and of a accepting such submissions, or unless Washington, DC 20436. Hearing- public hearing to be held in connection the submission is pursuant to a specific therewith was given by posting copies request by a Commissioner or of the notice in the Office of the Commission staff. Secretary, U.S. International Trade In accordance with §§ 201.16(c) and Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal 207.3 of the Commission’s rules, each

Register on August 1, 2025 (90 FR document filed by a party to the 36186). The Commission conducted its investigations must be served on all 3hearing on February 3, 2026. All other parties to the investigations (as persons who requested the opportunity identified by either the public or BPI were permitted to participate. service list), and a certificate of service The Commission made these must be timely filed. The Secretary will determinations pursuant to §§ 705(b) not accept a document for filing without and 735(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. this proceeding may be viewed on the a certificate of service. 1671d(b) and 19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)). It Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) Authority: These investigations are completed and filed its determinations at https://edis.usitc.gov. being conducted under authority of title in these investigations on March 23, : VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice Background.—On March 6, 2026, the is published pursuant to § 207.21 of the Commission determined that the The record is defined in § 207.2(f) of the 1 domestic interested party group Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). response to its notice of institution (90 91 FR 5895 and 91 FR 5920 (February 10, 2026). FR 55172, December 1, 2025) of the 2Due to the lapse in appropriations and ensuing 3 subject five-year reviews was adequate cessation of Commission operations, the and that the respondent interested party Commission tolled its schedule for this proceeding. group response was inadequate. The The schedule was revised in subsequent notices published in the Federal Register on November 26, Commission did not find any other [FR Doc. 2026–05849 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] 2025 (90 FR 54368) and December 15, 2025 (90 FR circumstances that would warrant 58056).

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onfilingprocedures.pdf, elaborates conducting full review.Accordingly, been set at zero percent (0%). The the Commission determined that it upon the Commission’s procedures with investigation is terminated. would conduct expedited reviews respect to filings. : pursuant to section 751(c)(3) of the Act In accordance with §§ 201.16(c) and Jonathan D. Link, Esq., Office of the (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(3)). 207.3 of the rules, each document filed General Counsel, U.S. International For further information concerning by a party to the reviews must be served Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, the conduct of these reviews and rules on all other parties to the reviews (as Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) of general application, consult the identified by either the public or BPI 205–3103. Copies of non-confidential service list), and a certificate of service documents filed in connection with this Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B must be timely filed. The Secretary will investigation may be viewed on the (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, not accept a document for filing without Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part a certificate of service. at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help 207). Determination.—The Commission has accessing EDIS, please email Staff report.—A staff report determined these reviews are EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. General containing information concerning the extraordinarily complicated and information concerning the Commission subject matter of the reviews has been therefore has determined to exercise its may also be obtained by accessing its placed in the nonpublic record, and will authority to extend the review period by internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. be made available to persons on the up to 90 days pursuant to 19 U.S.C. Hearing-impaired persons are advised Administrative Protective Order service 1675(c)(5)(B). that information on this matter can be list for these reviews on April 23, 2026. Authority: These reviews are being obtained by contacting the A public version will be issued conducted under authority of title VII of Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) thereafter, pursuant to § 207.62(d)(4) of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is 205–1810. the Commission’s rules. published pursuant to § 207.62 of the : On July Written submissions.—As provided in 17, 2024, the Commission instituted this § 207.62(d) of the Commission’s rules, investigation based on a complaint filed interested parties that are parties to the on behalf of HydraFacial LLC, f/k/a reviews and that have provided Edge Systems LLC, of Long Beach, individually adequate responses to the California (‘‘HydraFacial’’). 89 FR notice of institution,and any party 2 58188–89 (July 17, 2024). The complaint other than an interested party to the [FR Doc. 2026–05848 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] alleges violations of section 337 of the reviews may file written comments with Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 the Secretary on what determination the U.S.C. 1337 (‘‘section 337’’), based on Commission should reach in the the importation into the United States, reviews. Comments are due on or before the sale for importation, or sale within 5:15 p.m. on April 28, 2026, and may the United States after importation of not contain new factual information. certain hydrodermabrasion systems and Any person that is neither a party to the [Investigation No. 337–TA–1408] components thereof by reason of the five-year reviews nor an interested party infringement of certain claims of the may submit a brief written statement Certain Hydrodermabrasion Systems ’287 patent. Id. The complaint further (which shall not contain any new and Components Thereof; Notice of alleges that an industry in the United factual information) pertinent to the the Commission’s Final Determination States exists as required by section 337. reviews by April 28, 2026. However, Finding a Violation of Section 337: Id. The Commission’s notice of should the Department of Commerce Issuance and Suspension of Limited investigation named as respondents (‘‘Commerce’’) extend the time limit for Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC (‘‘Cartessa’’) of its completion of the final results of its Order; Termination of the Investigation Melville, New York; and Eunsung reviews, the deadline for comments : U.S. International Trade Global Corp. of Republic of Korea. Id. (which may not contain new factual AGENCYCommission. The Office of Unfair Import information) on Commerce’s final Investigations is not participating in this results is three business days after the : Notice. ACTION investigation. Id. issuance of Commerce’s results. If : Notice is hereby given that On August 14, 2025, the Commission comments contain business proprietary SUMMARYthe U.S. International Trade determined not to review an initial information (BPI), they must conform Commission (‘‘Commission’’) has determination (Order No. 3) setting the with the requirements of §§ 201.6, determined that that a violation under target date for completion of the 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission’s of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, investigation as December 17, 2025. See rules. The Commission’s Handbook on as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337) has Order No. 3 (July 29, 2024), unreviewed Filing Procedures, available on the occurred. The Commission has by Comm’n Notice (Aug. 14, 2024). determined that the appropriate remedy www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_ On January 21, 2025, the Commission is to issue a limited exclusion order and terminated the investigation as to a cease and desist order and set the Eunsung based on a consent order. A record of the Commissioners’ votes, the 1bond at zero percent (0%) of the entered Order No. 19 (Dec. 19, 2024), Commission’s statement on adequacy, and any value of the covered products during the unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Jan. 21, individual Commissioner’s statements will be available from the Office of the Secretary and at the period of Presidential review. However, 2025). Commission’s website. the Commission has determined to On April 11, 2025, the Commission The Commission has found the responses 2 determined not to review an initial suspend the issuance of the remedial submitted on behalf of Archer-Daniels-Midland orders in this investigation given the determination (Order No. 34) granting Company, Cargill, Incorporated, and Primary impending expiration of the asserted Complainant’s unopposed motion to Products Ingredients Americas LLC to be individually adequate. Comments from other patent mere days into the period of terminate the investigation as to claims interested parties will not be accepted (see 19 CFR 1–10, 15, 17, 20, 23, 26, 28–31, 33–37, Presidential review and the bond having 207.62(d)(2)).

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United States Trade Representative on importation certain hydrodermabrasion and 39–45 of the ’287 patent. See Order No. 34 (Mar. 26, 2025), unreviewed by the day of their issuance. systems and components thereof that Comm’n Notice (Apr. 11, 2025). The Commission vote for this infringe claims 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 22, On August 26, 2025, the ALJ issued a determination took place on March 23, 24, and 25 of the ’287 patent. final initial determination (‘‘FID’’) 2026. Specifically, the Commission (1) affirms finding a violation of section 337 by The authority for the Commission’s and supplement the FID’s the respondent Cartessa. On September 8, determination is contained in section construction, and findings on 2025, Cartessa filed a petition for review 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as infringement and the technical prong of of the FID and on September 16, 2025, amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in Part the domestic industry, for the claim HydraFacial filed its response. 210 of the Commission’s Rules of limitations including the term ‘‘fluid On December 15, 2025, the Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part communication;’’ (2) vacates the FID’s Commission determined, in view of the 210). finding that the term ‘‘block’’ is shutdown of the Federal Government, to indefinite and finds that Complainant extend the date for determining whether has waived its allegations as to where to review the FID to January 22, 2026. claim 32 is infringed; (3) and See Comm’n Notice (Dec. 15, 2025). In supplements and affirms the FID’s that notice, the Commission also asked finding that the ’287 patent is not the parties to address the impact, if any, unenforceable based on prosecution [FR Doc. 2026–05853 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] the upcoming expiration of the ’287 laches. Accordingly, and in conjunction patent would have on the investigation. with the Commission’s earlier On January 22, 2026, the Commission determination not to review the FID’s determined to review the FID’s findings validity and economic domestic JOINT BOARD FOR THE on (1) the construction, and findings on industry findings for the ’287 patent, the ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES infringement and the technical prong of Commission’s final determination in the domestic industry, for the claim Meeting of the Advisory Committee; this investigation is that Cartessa limitations including the term ‘‘fluid Meeting violated section 337 with respect to ’287 communication’’; (2) invalidity and patent. : Joint Board for the Enrollment non-infringement findings based on the AGENCYThe Commission has determined that of Actuaries. finding that the term ‘‘block’’ is the appropriate remedy is a limited indefinite, including review of any : Notice of Federal Advisory ACTIONexclusion order against Respondent underlying related orders (e.g., Order Committee meeting. Cartessa prohibiting entry of products Nos. 29 and 50); and (3) that infringe one or more of the asserted : The Joint Board for the unenforceability based on prosecution SUMMARYclaims of the ’287 patent, and a cease Enrollment of Actuaries gives notice of laches. 91 FR 3540 (Jan. 27, 2026). The and desist order. The Commission has a closed teleconference meeting of the Commission sought briefing on remedy, further determined that the public Advisory Committee on Actuarial the public interest, and bonding. Id. The interest factors enumerated in Examinations. Commission also determined to extend subsections (d)(l) (19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(l)) the target date for completion of the : The meeting will be held on do not preclude issuance of the above DATESinvestigation to March 23, 2026. Id. April 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 referenced remedial orders. On January 28, 2026, Cartessa filed a p.m. (EDT). Additionally, the Commission has motion to terminate the present : determined that the appropriate bond in investigation and vacate the FID on Elizabeth Van Osten, Designated Federal this investigation would be set at zero Violation of Section 337 (‘‘Motion to Officer, Advisory Committee on percent (0%) of entered value of the Terminate’’) based on the impending Actuarial Examinations, at (202) 317– covered products during the period of expiration of the ’287 patent. On 3648 or elizabeth.j.vanosten@irs.gov. Presidential review. 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). February 9, 2026, HydraFacial filed its The Commission, however, has : Notice is opposition to the Motion to Terminate. determined to suspend enforcement of hereby given that the Advisory On February 5, 2026, HydraFacial and the orders. The ’287 patent will expire Committee on Actuarial Examinations Cartessa submitted their initial on March 29, 2026, only six days after will hold a teleconference meeting on submissions on remedy, bonding and the remedial orders issue and before the April 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 the public interest. On February 12, conclusion of the Presidential review p.m. (EDT). The meeting will be closed 2026, HydraFacial and Cartessa period when such orders would be to the public. submitted responses to the other’s enforced. Because of the Commission The purpose of the meeting is to initial submission. The Commission determination that bond for this discuss topics and questions that may also received public interest comments investigation be set at zero percent (0%) be recommended for inclusion on future from interested third parties Sinclair during the period of Presidential review Joint Board examinations in actuarial Pharma Limited, Sinclair Pharma US, and the impending expiration of the mathematics, pension law and Viora, Inc., EMA Aesthetics, Ltd., ’287 patent during the period of methodology referred to in 29 U.S.C. Aesthetic Management Partners, LLC, Presidential review, the Commission’s 1242(a)(1)(B). and Aesthetic Management Partners, orders will not have any future remedial A determination has been made as Inc. effect. Having considered the parties’ required by section 10(d) of the Federal The Commission has further submissions, the FID, and the record in Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. determined that Cartessa’s Motion to this investigation, the Commission, on 1009(d), that the subject of the meeting Terminate is denied as untimely. 19 review, has determined to supplement falls within the exception to the open CFR 210.21(a)(1). The investigation is and affirm the FID’s finding that meeting requirement set forth in 5 terminated. Cartessa has violated section 337 by U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B), and that the public The Commission’s orders and opinion importing into the United States and interest requires that such meeting be were delivered to the President and selling in the United States after closed to public participation.

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On June 21, 1995, ODVA filed its

Thomas V. Curtin, Jr., On April 7, 2000, 1EdTech Executive Director, Joint Board for the Consortium filed its original notification Enrollment of Actuaries. [FR Doc. 2026–05838 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Act on February 15, 1996 (61 FR 6039).

BILLING CODE 4830–01–P

the Department on October 8, 2025. A section 6(b) of the Act on September 13, 2000 (65 FR 55283). Act on January 2, 2026 (91 FR 162). the Department on August 14, 2025. A Act on October 2, 2025 (90 FR 47825). Act of 1993—1EdTech Consortium, Inc.

[FR Doc. 2026–05907 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4410–11–P October 31, 2025, pursuant to section

[FR Doc. 2026–05908 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am]

1EdTech Consortium, Inc. (‘‘1EdTech Consortium’’) has filed written

Act of 1993—Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium Act of 1993—ODVA, Inc.

October 8, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research January 13, 2026, pursuant to section and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. Specifically, Rockwell Information 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), Systems, Hornsby, COMMONWEALTH Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing OF AUSTRALIA; University of Bremen, Preparedness Consortium (‘‘BIOMAP- Bremen, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF ODVA, Inc. (‘‘ODVA’’) has filed written CONSORTIUM’’) has filed written GERMANY; Dallas College, Dallas, TX; Skybridge Skills, Eugene, OR; Rutgers University, Franklin Township, NJ; Delft University of Technology, Delft, KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS; Hanover Norwich Schools, Hanover, NH; TruScholar, Maharashtra, REPUBLIC OF INDIA; Impierce Technologies, Houten, KINGDOM OF Specifically, Hafner Pneumatika Specifically, AGC Biologics, Bothell, THE NETHERLANDS; AET ´´´´´´¨Termekgyarto, Kereskedoes Szolgaltato WA; Anavatos Bio, Inc., Seattle, WA; Management Systems for CTE Programs, ´´´´´¨¨Korlatolt FelelosseguTarsasag, Halaszi, Cidara Therapeutics INC, San Diego, Richards, TX; Audio Enhancement, REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY; and CA; Crossmhv, L.l.C, Tampa, FL; West Jordan, UT; Jones Country Jr Hottinger Bru¨el & Kjaer GmbH, Defense Operations & Execution College, Ellisville, MS; Des Moines Area Darmstadt, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF Solutions INC, W Melbourne, FL; Health Community College, Ankeny, IA; East GERMANY, have been added as parties Supply US LLC, Mooresville, NC; Hartford Public Schools, East Hartford, Nanopass Technologies Ltd., Nes Ziona, CT; and Prosper ISD, Prosper, TX, have ˜Also, STROKMATIC AUTOMACAO ¸STATE OF ISRAEL; Ommio Health, INDUSTRIAL LTDA, Joinville, INC, Woodbridge, CT; UI Also, Digital Respons-Ability, Lehi, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL; Pharmaceuticals, Iowa City, IA; Axelyf, UT; University of Nottingham Online, JVL A/S, Birker

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Inc., Melbourne, FL; Ship Odyssey, Inc., Sevierville, TN; Synergistic INC, New Baltimore, MI; Occam Systems Incorporated, Glen Allen, VA; Renco Manufacturing Group INC, Colebrook, NH; Revolution Biomanufacturing INC, Specifically, Inventec Corporation, Act of 1993—Rust Foundation `Canton, MA; Sagitta Biotech, Lie ge, Taoyuan City, REPUBLIC OF CHINA KINGDOM OF BELGIUM; Argentum (TAIWAN); Greenbox Labs Inc., Pharmaceuticals LLC, Aspen, CO; Weehawken, NJ; Tensordyne, January 23, 2026, pursuant to section Culmen International, LLC, Alexandria, Sunnyvale, CA; WhiteFiber HPC, Inc., VA; EXCITE PHARMA SERVICES, LLC, New York, NY; Alignment Guard Lees Summit, MO; Johns Hopkins Laboratories, Denver, CO; Anoop 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), Rust Center for Health Security, Baltimore, Rehman (individual member), Toronto, Foundation has filed written MD; KNIGHT GREGORIAN, INC., Vista, CANADA; Oleksiy Pototskyy CA; Kensington Street Consulting LLC, (individual member), Madrid, Arlington, VA; Method Made, Montreal, KINGDOM OF SPAIN; Yunyi Zhao CANADA; Mriglobal, Kansas City, MO; (individual member), Chelmsford, N! Biomachines Ltd., Burlington, ON; UNITED KINGDOM; Shufan Yang Safi Biotherapeutics INC, Cambridge, (individual member), Leeds, UNITED MA; Science Systems and Applications, KINGDOM; Xinning Gao (individual Inc., Lanham, MD; True Diagnostics, member), Beijing, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC Inc., Carlsbad, CA; and Zeteo OF CHINA; Asheesh Pandey (individual Specifically, Doulos, Hampshire, Biomedical LLC, Austin, TX have been member), Newark, NJ; Jui-Chien Tsou UNITED KINGDOM; Meilisearch, Paris, added as parties to this venture. (individual member), Taoyuan City, FRENCH REPUBLIC; and Trafficking Free Tomorrow, Sacramento, CA, have REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN); Maya Viswanath (individual member), Also, Lynx Software Technologies, Glastonbury, CT; Krati Saxena Campbell, CA, has withdrawn as a party (individual member), Bhopal, project remains open, and the BIOMAP- REPUBLIC OF INDIA; Zhaozhuo Xu CONSORTIUM intends to file additional (individual member), Santa Clara, CA; Paul Pival (individual member), Calgary, CANADA; Boryoung Kim On January 5, 2024, the BIOMAP- (individual member), Seoul, REPUBLIC CONSORTIUM filed its original project remains open, and Rust OF KOREA; and Xiaomei Mi (individual notification pursuant to section 6(a) of Foundation intends to file additional member), Manchester, UNITED the Act. The Department of Justice KINGDOM have been added as parties published a notice in the Federal On April 14, 2022, Rust Foundation Also, Maxwell Labs Inc., New Hope, Act on April 16, 2024 (89 FR 26923). filed its original notification pursuant to MN; and Fuzzy Sequence Pte Ltd., Ayer Rajah Crescent, REPUBLIC OF the Department on July 24, 2025. A SINGAPORE have withdrawn as parties 6(b) of the Act on May 13, 2022 (87 FR Act on January 20, 2026 (91 FR 2369). 29384). the Department on October 10, 2025. A project remains open and MLCommons

[FR Doc. 2026–05906 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Act on January 2, 2026 (91 FR 164).

On September 15, 2020, MLCommons filed its original notification pursuant to

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6(b) of the Act on September 29, 2020 (85 FR 61032). Act of 1993—MLCommons Association the Department on October 30, 2025. A January 29, 2026, pursuant to section Act on January 2, 2026 (91 FR 164). Act of 1993—OpenGMSL Association 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (the ‘‘Act’’), MLCommons Association (‘‘MLCommons’’) filed written February 27, 2026, pursuant to section

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Specifically, Norlys Digital A/S, Luxembourg to POST Technologies, OpenGMSL Association (‘‘OpenGMSL’’) Tranbjerg J, KINGDOM OF DENMARK; Luxembourg, GRAND DUCHY OF has filed written notifications David Villegas (Affiliate), Roodt-sur- LUXEMBOURG; and PT XL Axiata Tbk Syre, GRAND DUCHY OF to PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, LUXEMBOURG; PANGEACO S.A.C, Kota Jakarta Selatan, REPUBLIC OF Lima, REPUBLIC OF PERU; Numo Data, INDONESIA. No other changes have been made to Richardson, TX; Data Service Technology Co., Ltd., Chengdu, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA; CleverMobi, Eindhoven, KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS; Innovation project remains open, and the Forum Specifically, TE Connectivity Germany Incubator Holding LLC, Jacksonville, GmbH, Bensheim, Federal Republic of FL; Zhilabs S.L.U., Madrid, KINGDOM Germany; and TRIGATE Co., Ltd., OF SPAIN; DTS, Madrid, KINGDOM OF Tokyo, Japan have been added as parties On October 21, 1988, the Forum filed SPAIN; Redsapient Inc., Brampton, its original notification pursuant to CANADA; Khalifa University of Science Also, indie Semiconductor, Inc., Aliso and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UNITED Viejo, CA has withdrawn as a party to ARAB EMIRATES; Alex Bruce this venture. (individual member), Ottawa, CANADA; GoalPost Brij Non-Profit Org., 6(b) of the Act on December 8, 1988 (53 Johannesburg, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH FR 49615). AFRICA; LabLabee, New York, NY; the Department on October 29, 2025. A Infinite Computer Solutions, Rockville, project remains open and OpenGMSL MD; Virtusa Corporation, Southborough, MA; Sonalake Limited, Dublin, Act on January 2, 2026 (91 FR 165). IRELAND; 4iG Nyrt, Budapest, REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY; iQmetrix, On June 30, 2025, OpenGMSL filed its Vancouver, CANADA; Nuwave Communications, Las Vegas, NV; Nagarro Software Pvt Ltd, San Jose, CA; MTN Uganda, Kampala, REPUBLIC OF [FR Doc. 2026–05917 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] UGANDA have been added as parties to Act on August 13, 2025 (90 FR 38998). this venture. Also, Canopus Network Pty Ltd, the Department of Justice on December Haymarket, COMMONWEALTH OF 11, 2025. The Department of Justice AUSTRALIA; Clear Blockchain published a notice in the Federal Technologies Pte. Ltd., Singapore, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE; Cloudsense Act on January 26, 2026 (91 FR 3222). Ltd., London, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN Act of 1993—Mercury Consortium IRELAND; Cross Network Intelligence s.r.o, Prague 1, CZECH REPUBLIC; Forty February 27, 2026, pursuant to section Two Data Services Ltd., Yokne’am Illit, [FR Doc. 2026–05924 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] STATE OF ISRAEL; GCP Advisors, Philadelphia, PA; Inetum, Madrid, KINGDOM OF SPAIN; Innovaflo, Mercury Consortium, Inc. (‘‘Mercury Toronto, CANADA; Institute of Consortium’’) has filed written Telecommunications, Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology-Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, REPUBLIC OF POLAND; NETCOMPANY–INTRASOFT Act Of 1993—TeleManagement Forum S.A., Luxembourg, GRAND DUCHY OF (TM Forum) LUXEMBOURG; Nuiva s.a.r,l, Grand- ´Duche, GRAND DUCHY OF February 18, 2026, pursuant to section ¨LUXEMBOURG; Platinion GmbH, Ko ln, Specifically, Easee AS, Stavanger, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY; KINGDOM OF NORWAY; Hypervolt, PlektonLabs, Austin, TX; Resolve London, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), TM Systems, Campbell, CA; The University Forum, a New Jersey Non-Profit BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND; of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UNITED Corporation (‘‘the Forum’’) filed written Natural Resources Defense Council, KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND New York, NY; Emulate Energy, NORTHERN IRELAND; TnBS, Paris, Brookline, MA; FranklinWH Energy FRENCH REPUBLIC; Torry Harris Storage Inc., San Jose, CA; Codibly SA, Integration Solutions, Bangalore, Malopolskie, REPUBLIC OF POLAND; REPUBLIC OF INDIA; and Trinity Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, College Dublin, Dublin, IRELAND have ID; Department for Energy Security and In addition, the following members Net Zero, London, UNITED KINGDOM have changed their names: POST OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN

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section 6(b) of the Act on September 28, Force Technologies DFT, San Diego, CA; IRELAND; and SAP SE, Baden- 2015 (80 FR 58297). ¨Wurttemberg, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF DRS Advanced ISR, LLC, Beavercreek, GERMANY have been added as parties OH; Duggan Manufacturing, Shelby the Department on December 2, 2025. A Township, MI; Echodyne Corp, Kirkland, WA; ECS Federal, LLC, Fairfax, VA; Eisen Electric Corporation, Act on January 20, 2026 (91 FR 2372). Lansing, MI; EIZO Rugged Solutions Inc, Orlando, FL; Everight Position Technologies Corporation, Bala project remains open and Mercury Consortium intends to file additional Cynwyd, PA; Exiger Government Solutions, McLean, VA; FEV North [FR Doc. 2026–05928 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] America Inc., Auburn Hills, MI; First Line Technology LLC, Fredericksburg, BILLING CODE 4410–11–P On July 29, 2025, Mercury VA; FluxWorks, Inc., College Station, Consortium filed its original notification TX; FORT Robotics Inc, Philadelphia, PA; Fox Valley Metal Tech, LLC, Green Bay, WI; Gambit Defense, Inc, Valley section 6(b) of the Act on August 18, Village, CA; Georgia Tech Applied 2025 (90 FR 40084). Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA; Gigantor Technologies Inc., Melbourne Act of 1993—The National Advanced Beach, FL; GIRD Systems, Inc., the Department on October 28, 2025. A Mobility Consortium, Inc. (Formerly Cincinnati, OH; Gravois Aluminum Known as the Robotics Technology Boats, LLC dba Metal Shark, Jeanerette, Consortium) LA; GreenSight Inc, Charlestown, MA; Act on January 20, 2026 (91 FR 2369). HavocAI, Providence, RI; Hermes Robotics, San Francisco, CA; Hidden October 20, 2025, pursuant to section Level, Inc., Syracuse, NY; HPSA LLC, West Bloomfield, MI; Integer Technologies LLC, Columbia, SC; [FR Doc. 2026–05926 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), The Integration Innovation Inc, Huntsville, National Advanced Mobility AL; ITL LLC, Hampton, VA; Kinedyne, Consortium, Inc. (‘‘NAMC’’) has filed Prattville, AL; Kopin Corporation, written notifications simultaneously Westborough, MA; L3Harris with the Attorney General and the Technologies, Inc., Harris Defense Federal Trade Commission disclosing Communications, Rochester, NY; LCR changes in its membership. On February Embedded Systems, LLC, Jeffersonville, 3, 2015, the RTC officially changed its PA; LDRA Technology, Inc., Lewisville, name to NAMC. The notifications were TX; Leidos Gibbs & Cox, New York, NY; Act of 1993—OpenJS Foundation Lunewave Inc, Tucson, AZ; Maren-go Notice is hereby given that, on March Solutions Corporation, Vancouver, WA; 5, 2026, pursuant to section 6(a) of the Maritime Applied Physics Corporation, National Cooperative Research and Curtis Bay, MD; Marvin Land Systems, Specifically, 10x National Security, Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 Inc. (Division of Marvin Engineering LLC, Leesburg, VA; All Foam Products et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), OpenJS Foundation Co.), Inglewood, CA; Maxtena, Inc., Co., Middlefield, OH; Allen Control has filed written notifications Germantown, MD; Menet Aero, Oak Systems Inc., Austin, TX; American Creek, WI; Merge Plot, Huntingdon Fabricated Products, Spring Lake, MI; Valley, PA; Midway Defense Systems, APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, Utica, NY; MIT Lincoln Laboratory, INC, Raleigh, NC; Austal USA, Mobile, Lexington, MA; Modern Technology AL; Autonomous Defense Technology Solutions, Inc., Alexandria, VA; Corp dba Swarm Aero, Oxnard, CA; Monterey Technologies, Inc., Park City, BAE Systems (Electronic Systems), UT; NextGen Federal Systems LLC, Austin, TX; Barbaricum LLC, Morgantown, WV; Nokomis, Inc., Washington, DC; Barber-Nichols, LLC, Specifically, Socket, Stanford, CA, has Charleroi, PA; Northrop Grumman Arvada, CO; Battelle Energy Alliance, been added as a party to this venture. Systems Corporation Aircraft LLC, Manager and Operator of Idaho Survivability (ACS), Rolling Meadows, National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID; IL; NVTS Night Vision Technology Birdon America Inc, Denver, CO; Blue Solutions, North Kingstown, RI; Offroad Water Autonomy, Brookline, MA; Autonomy, Mission Viejo, CA; Olson Brainstorm Technologies, Slidell, LA; project remains open, and OpenJS Custom Designs, LLC., Indianapolis, IN; Cenith Innovations, Sacramento, CA; Foundation intends to file additional One Stop Systems, Inc., Escondido, CA; Chariot Defense, San Bruno, CA; Control PacMar Technologies LLC, Honolulu, Systems Inc., Lake Zurich, IL; Crow HI; Palo Alto Networks, Reston, VA; Industries, Scottsdale, AZ; Crystal Picogrid, El Segundo, CA; Radiance On August 17, 2015, OpenJS Group, Inc., Hiawatha, IA; Cubic Digital Technologies, Huntsville, AL; R–DEX Foundation filed its original notification Solutions LLC, Ashburn, VA; Defience Systems, Inc., Woodstock, GA; Redara Systems, Inc., Owens Crossroads, AL; Labs Inc, San Fernando, CA; REMNAV Deloitte Consulting LLP, Arlington, VA; Inc., San Jose, CA; RJA Technologies DICE Defense LLC, Orlando, FL; Digital

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Systems, Inc., Austin, TX; krtkl inc., San LLC, New York, NY; Rook Armor, Leander, TX; Saronic Technologies, Francisco, CA; L3 Mustang Technology, Austin, TX; Scientific Research Plano, TX; L3Harris Technologies, Corporation, Atlanta, GA; Scout AI Inc., Greenville, TX; Lithos Energy, Inc., San Sunnyvale, CA; Sea Machines Robotics, Rafael, CA; Lynx Software Inc., Boston, MA; Seal Dynamics, Technologies, San Jose, CA; Mass XV Act of 1993—America’s Datahub Hauppauge, NY; SERCO INC., Herndon, LLC, Yorktown, VA; Massie MFG., Inc., VA; STEER-Tech, LLC, Annapolis Consortium Baraga, MI; National Technical Systems, Junction, MD; Stelex LLC dba XR Inc.—NTS Technical Systems (NTS), Training, Bethesda, MD; Tangram Flex, Notice is hereby given that, on March Camden, AR; Oakland University, Inc., Dayton, OH; Teledyne FLIR 4, 2026, pursuant to section 6(a) of the Rochester, MI; On-Point Defense Defense, Stillwater, OK; Tern AI Inc, National Cooperative Research and Technologies, Ft Walton Beach, FL; Austin, TX; The Parsette, LLC, Troy, MI; Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 Orbital Traction, Ltd., Houston, TX; Trident Maritime Systems—Heavy et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), America’s DataHub Powertrain Rockford Inc, Loves Park, IL; Equipment Group, Kingsford, MI; Consortium (‘‘ADC’’) has filed written RAVE Computer, Sterling Heights, MI; United Electronic Industries (a division Scale AI, San Francisco, CA; SecureCo, of AMETEK Programmable Power), Inc., New York, NY; SeeByte Inc., San Norwood, MA; University of South Diego, CA; Signal Systems Corporation, Florida—Institute of Applied Millersville, MD; Skydex Technologies Engineering, Incorporated, Tampa, FL; Inc, Centennial, CO; Spark Thermionics, Venera, Milford, MI; Viasat, Inc., Carlsbad, CA; Vivace Corporation, New Inc., Berkley, CA; Special Operations Orleans, LA; VoiceIt Technologies Inc, Solutions dba Aevex Engineering and DBA EnQuanta, Eden Prairie, MN; Technology, Harrisonburg, VA; Sphere Specifically, Aforge LLC, Lorton, VA; Walaris LLC, Peachtree Corners, GA; Brake Defense, LLC, Erie, PA; Strata-G Angmartek LLC, Kenmore, WA; Western Labs LLC, Troy, MI; Wing Solutions, Inc., Huntsville, AL; Tangram Boulevard Consulting Group, Llc, The, Inflatables, Inc., Arcata, CA; Flex, Dayton, OH; Test & Evaluation Arlington, VA; Devtech Systems INC, WingXpand, Inc., Saint Louis, MO; Solutions, LLC, Warrenton, VA; The Arlington, VA; Dignitas Technologies, World Kinect Government Solutions, Boeing Company, Berkeley, MO; Inc., Miami, FL; and Xtend Reality Inc., LLC, Orlando, FL; Enlighten It Tomahawk Robotics, LLC, Melbourne, Crestview, FL have been added as Consulting LLC, Columbia, MD; FL; Transformational Security, LLC, parties to this venture. Expanxia LLC, Jacksonville, FL; Human Columbia, MD; TurbineOne, San Also, Acutronic USA, Inc, Pittsburgh, RITHM, LLC, Atlanta, GA; Ipsos Public Francisco, CA; Vega Technology Group PA; American Systems Corporation, Affairs, LLC, Norwalk, CT; Kotula LLC, North Canton, OH; and VSE Chantilly, VA; Apptronik, Inc, Austin, Corsello Tiffany, Troy, VA; Meshesha Corporation, Sterling Heights, MI have TX; Arnold Magnetic Technologies, Solutions LLC, Kent, WA; Teksouth Rochester, NY; BAE Systems Corporation, Gardendale, AL; and Information and Electronic Systems Willowview Consulting LLC, Eagle, ID, Integration, Inc., Merrimack, NH; Banks have been added as parties to this Technologies, Azusa, CA; Belding Tool venture. and Machine, Belding, MI; BH Technology LLC, Pomona, NY; project remains open, and NAMC Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems, Inc, Indianapolis, IN; Canoo Technologies Inc., Torrance, CA; Choctaw Defense Manufacturing LLC, project remains open, and ADC intends On October 15, 2009, NAMC filed its McAlester, OK; Commonwealth to file additional written notifications Technology Innovation LLC, disclosing all changes in membership. Alexandria, VA; Cubic Defense On November 11, 2021, ADC filed its Applications Inc., San Diego, CA; Defense Operations & Execution Solutions Inc. (DOES), W Melbourne, Act on November 30, 2009 (74 FR FL; Defense Research Associates, Inc., 62599). Beavercreek, OH; Defense Unicorns, Act on December 22, 2021 (86 FR Colorado Springs, CO; DuPont Specialty the Department on October 10, 2024. A 72628). Products USA, LLC (formerly E.I. du Pont de Nenours), Wilmington, DE; Dynamic Dimension Technologies, LLC, the Department on December 17, 2025. Act on January 21, 2025 (90 FR 7171). Westminster, MD; esc Aerospace US, A notice was published in the Federal Inc., Orlando, FL; EZ–A Consulting, LLC, Bel Air, MD; GE Global Research, Act on February 23, 2026 (91 FR 8531). Niskayuna, NY; Genasys Inc (formerly LRAD Corporation), Salt Lake City, UT; [FR Doc. 2026–05925 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Globe Tech LLC, Plymouth, MI; Hazard Protection Systems, Inc., Anchorage, AK; Highland Engineering, Inc, Howell, [FR Doc. 2026–05927 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] MI; Huntsman International LLC, The Woodlands, TX; Hypergiant Galactic

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Specifically, Boycom Cablevision, Inc., Bluff, MO has been added as a party to this venture. Act of 1993—National Fire Protection Specifically, Interstellar Life Science Association either the membership or the planned Consultants, Indian Rocks Beach, FL; activity of the venture. Membership in Data Standards Decisions, Soroe, this venture remains open and KINGDOM OF DENMARK; CINforma February 3, 2026, pursuant to section CableLabs intends to file additional Consulting, Radford, VA; Scilligence Corporation, Cambridge, MA; Cresset Biomolecular Discovery Ltd., Litlington, On August 8, 1988, CableLabs filed its UNITED KINGDOM; and Astrix National Fire Protection Association Technology Group, Red Bank, NJ have (‘‘NFPA’’) has filed written notifications Also, Xponential, Hellertown, PA; and Galapagos, Mechelen, KINGDOM Commission disclosing additions or Act on September 7, 1988 (53 FR OF BELGIUM has withdrawn as a party changes to its standards development 34593). activities. The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act’s the Department on September 2, 2025. provisions limiting the recovery of A notice was published in the Federal Act on January 27, 2026 (91 FR 3543). project remains open, and Pistoia Specifically, NFPA has provided an Alliance, Inc. intends to file additional updated and current list of its standards development activities, related technical committee and conformity assessment On May 28, 2009, Pistoia Alliance, activities. Information concerning NFPA [FR Doc. 2026–05910 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Inc. filed its original notification regulations, technical committees, current standards, standards development, and conformity assessment activities are publicly section 6(b) of the Act on July 15, 2009 available at nfpa.org. (74 FR 34364). On September 20, 2004, NFPA filed its original notification pursuant to the Department on October 31, 2025. The Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register pursuant Act of 1993—ASTM International to section 6(b) of the Act on January 20, 6(b) of the Act on October 21, 2004 (69 2026 (91 FR 2372). FR 61869). December 8, 2025, pursuant to section the Department on October 1, 2025. A ASTM International (‘‘ASTM’’) has filed [FR Doc. 2026–05914 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Act on January 20, 2026 (91 FR 2371). written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing additions or changes to its standards development activities. The [FR Doc. 2026–05916 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under Act of 1993—Cable Television specified circumstances. Specifically, Laboratories, Inc. ASTM has provided an updated list of current, ongoing ASTM activities January 20, 2026, pursuant to section originating between September 26, 2025, and December 8, 2025, designated Act of 1993—Pistoia Alliance, Inc. as Work Items. A complete listing of ASTM Work Items, along with a brief CABLE TELEVISION LABORATORIES, January 20, 2026, pursuant to section description of each, is available at INC. (‘‘CableLabs’’) has filed written http://www.astm.org. On September 15, 2004, ASTM filed its original notification pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (the ‘‘Act’’), Pistoia Alliance, Inc. filed written

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SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION 6(b) of the Act on November 10, 2004 have withdrawn as parties to this (69 FR 65226). venture. No other changes have been made in either the membership or the the Department on October 7, 2025. A planned activity of the venture. Membership in this venture remains Act of 1993—Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. open, and the Joint Venture intends to Act on February 23, 2026 (91 FR 8527). file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership. February 20, 2026, pursuant to section On November 19, 2020, the Joint Venture filed its original notification

[FR Doc. 2026–05903 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (the ‘‘Act’’), Z-

Wave Alliance, Inc. (the ‘‘Joint Venture’’) filed written notifications section 6(b) of the Act on December 1, 2020 (85 FR 77241). the Department on August 28, 2025. A Act on October 2, 2025 (90 FR 47824). Act of 1993—R Consortium, Inc. Specifically, NM Ventures LLC DBA January 28, 2026, pursuant to section CleverK9, Ladson, SC; Sybersense IOT Company Limited, Hong Kong, HONG [FR Doc. 2026–05923 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), R REGION; Domestic Air Ltd, Stockport, Consortium, Inc. (‘‘R Consortium’’) has UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT filed written notifications BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND; Novon Technologies LLC, Cincinnati, Drug Enforcement Administration OH; Integrated Systems Technology, Morris, IL; iGuard Home Inc., Seattle, [Docket No. DEA–1666] WA; Shenzhen Baishi Video Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA; Arlo Substances Application: SpecGx LLC Technologies, Inc., Carlsbad, CA; DEN : Drug Enforcement smart solutions BV, Enschede, AGENCY Administration, Justice. Specifically, Oracle Corporation, KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS; Burlington, MA; Google, Mountain : Notice of application. and Ajax Systems Cyprus Holdings ACTIONView, CA; and Genentech, Inc., San LTD, Nicosia, REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS : SpecGx LLC has applied to be Francisco, CA, have withdrawn as SUMMARYhave been added as parties to this registered as a bulk manufacturer of parties to this venture. venture. basic class(es) of controlled Also, Inergy Systems LLC, Tempe, substance(s). Refer to Supplementary AZ; Shenzhen Neo Electronics Co., Ltd, Information listed below for further Shenzhen, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF drug information. CHINA; HavenLock Inc., Franklin, TN; : Registered bulk manufacturers of project remains open, and R Consortium JLabs Corporation, Tokyo, JAPAN; DATES the affected basic class(es), and DECH–X Aps, Roennede, KINGDOM OF applicants, therefore, may submit DENMARK; GN Audio A/S, Ballerup, electronic comments on or objections to KINGDOM OF DENMARK; Samjin Co., the issuance of the proposed registration Ltd, Gyeonggi-do, REPUBLIC OF On September 15, 2015, R Consortium on or before May 26, 2026. Such persons KOREA; Stelpro, Quebec City, filed its original notification pursuant to may also file a written request for a CANADA; Hank Smart Tech Co. Ltd., hearing on the application on or before Shenzhen, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF May 26, 2026. CHINA; Flex Automation (Z-Wave

: The Drug Enforcement Tecnologia), Sao Paulo, FEDERATIVE 6(b) of the Act on October 2, 2015 (80 ADDRESSESREPUBLIC OF BRAZIL; Sengled, Administration requires that all FR 59815). Shanghai City, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF comments be submitted electronically CHINA; Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co., through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, the Department on July 31, 2025. A Ltd., Kaohsiung City, REPUBLIC OF which provides the ability to type short CHINA (Taiwan); EUROtronic comments directly into the comment Technology GmbH, Steinau, FEDERAL field on the web page or attach a file for Act on August 18, 2025 (90 FR 40083). REPUBLIC OF GERMANY; Arcadyan lengthier comments. Please go to Technology Corporation, Hsinchu City, https://www.regulations.gov and follow REPUBLIC OF CHINA (Taiwan); Brivo, the online instructions at that site for Bethesda, MD; Enerwave, Irvine, CA; submitting comments. Upon submission and D–3 Technology Co. Limited, New of your comment, you will receive a [FR Doc. 2026–05911 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Territories, Hong Kong, HONG KONG Comment Tracking Number. Please be

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aware that submitted comments are not successfully submitted and there is no SpecGx, LLC, 3600 North Second Street, need to resubmit the same comment. instantaneously available for public Saint Louis, Missouri 63147–3457, view on https://www.regulations.gov. If applied to be registered as a bulk : In you have received a Comment Tracking manufacturer of the following basic accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a), this Number, your comment has been is notice that on February 4, 2026, class(es) of controlled substance(s):

Controlled substance Drug code Schedule

Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid ............................................................................................................................................... 2010 I

Tetrahydrocannabinols ........................................................................................................................................................ 7370 I

Psilocybin ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7437 I

Codeine-N-oxide .................................................................................................................................................................. 9053 I

Dihydromorphine ................................................................................................................................................................. 9145 I

Difenoxin .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9168 I

Morphine-N-oxide ................................................................................................................................................................ 9307 I

Normorphine ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9313 I

Alphamethadol ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9605 I

Betamethadol ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9609 I

Norlevorphanol .................................................................................................................................................................... 9634 I

Acetyl Fentanyl (N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylacetamide) ................................................................................... 9821 I

Butyryl Fentanyl ................................................................................................................................................................... 9822 I

Fentanyl related compounds as defined in 21 CFR 1308.11(h) ......................................................................................... 9850 I

Amphetamine ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1100 II

Methamphetamine ............................................................................................................................................................... 1105 II

Lisdexamfetamine ................................................................................................................................................................ 1205 II

Methylphenidate .................................................................................................................................................................. 1724 II

Nabilone ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7379 II

ANPP (4-Anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine) ......................................................................................................................... 8333 II

Phenylacetone ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8501 II

Codeine ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9050 II

Dihydrocodeine .................................................................................................................................................................... 9120 II

Oxycodone ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9143 II

Hydromorphone ................................................................................................................................................................... 9150 II

Diphenoxylate ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9170 II

Ecgonine .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9180 II

Hydrocodone ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9193 II

Levorphanol ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9220 II

Isomethadone ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9226 II

Meperidine ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9230 II

Meperidine intermediate-A .................................................................................................................................................. 9232 II

Meperidine intermediate-B .................................................................................................................................................. 9233 II

Meperidine intermediate-C .................................................................................................................................................. 9234 II

Methadone ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9250 II

Methadone intermediate ...................................................................................................................................................... 9254 II

Dextropropoxyphene, bulk (non-dosage forms) .................................................................................................................. 9273 II

Morphine .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9300 II

Oripavine ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9330 II

Thebaine .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9333 II

Opium tincture ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9630 II

Opium, powdered ................................................................................................................................................................ 9639 II

Oxymorphone ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9652 II

Noroxymorphone ................................................................................................................................................................. 9668 II

Alfentanil .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9737 II

Remifentanil ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9739 II

Sufentanil ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9740 II

Tapentadol ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9780 II

Fentanyl ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9801 II

The company plans to bulk these drug codes are authorized for this manufacture the listed controlled registration. Notice of Lodging of Proposed substances for sale to its customers and Thomas Prevoznik, Consent Decree Under the for internal use to produce non- Deputy Assistant Administrator. Comprehensive Environmental controlled substances. In reference to Response, Compensation, and Liability drug code 7370 [FR Doc. 2026–05912 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] Act (Tetrahydrocannabinols), the company plans to bulk manufacture this drug On March 19, 2026, the Department of code as synthetic. No other activities for Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in the lawsuit entitled United States, et al.

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1. Ford Motor Co., et al., Civil Action To submit Send them to: No. 2:26–cv–2846. comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether The United States filed this lawsuit By mail ......... Assistant Attorney General, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) against Ford Box 7611, Washington, DC the functions of the Department, Motor Company and the Borough of 20044–7611. including whether the information will Ringwood, NJ for the performance of a have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of Any comments submitted in writing remedial action and reimbursement of the agency’s estimates of the burden and may be filed by the United States in response costs under Sections 106 and cost of the collection of information, whole or in part on the public court 107 of the Comprehensive including the validity of the docket without notice to the commenter. Environmental Response, methodology and assumptions used; (3) NJDEP, in accordance with N.J.S.A Compensation, and Liability Act ways to enhance the quality, utility and 58:10–23.11e2 of the Spill Act will also (‘‘CERCLA’’) at the Ringwood Mines/ clarity of the information collection; and publish notice of the proposed Consent Landfill Superfund Site (‘‘Site’’), which (4) ways to minimize the burden of the Decree in the New Jersey Register and is contaminated with paint sludge, collection of information on those who on NJDEP’s website for a period of 60 metals, polychlorinated biphenyls are to respond, including the use of days. Comments that are submitted to (‘‘PCBs’’), and other hazardous automated collection techniques or the Department will be shared with the substances. The State of New Jersey, State for consideration and will not including the New Jersey Department of need to be resubmitted. : Environmental Protection, the During the public comment period, Nicole Bouchet by telephone at 202– Commissioner of the New Jersey the Consent Decree may be examined 693–0213, or by email at DOLPRADepartment of Environmental and downloaded at this Justice PUBLIC@dol.gov. Protection, and the Administrator of the Department website: https://New Jersey Spill Compensation Fund, : The www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. are co-plaintiffs. National Worker Survey aims to If you require assistance accessing the estimate the prevalence of non- Under the proposed consent decree, proposed Consent Decree, you may compliance with the Fair Labor Ford Motor Company and the Borough request assistance by email or by mail Standards Act (FLSA) among of Ringwood agree to perform the to the addresses provided above for nonexempt workers across various remedial action for Operable Unit 3, submitting comments. industries, with an emphasis on low- identified in the EPA Record of Decision Eric D. Albert, wage sectors. The survey employs both relating to the Site, dated September Address-Based Sampling to reach a Assistant Section Chief, Environmental 2020. The proposed consent decree also Enforcement Section, Environment and representative sample of nonexempt requires the Defendants to partially Natural Resources Division. U.S. workers and Respondent-Driven reimburse the State of New Jersey for its Sampling to gather data from workers in [FR Doc. 2026–05897 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] past response costs and to reimburse the industries with higher incidences of United States and the State of New BILLING CODE 4410–15–P wage and hour violations. The data Jersey for their future Site-related collected will inform DOL in its efforts response costs. In exchange, Defendants DEPARTMENT OF LABOR to improve compliance with the FLSA, will receive contribution protection and optimize enforcement strategies, and covenants not to sue under Sections enhance protections for vulnerable 106, 107(a) and 113 of the Activities; Submission for OMB workers. For additional substantive Comprehensive Environmental Review; Comment Request; National information about this ICR, see the Response, Compensation, and Liability Worker Survey related notice published in the Federal Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Register on August 8, 2024 (89 FR 9606, 9607(a) and 9613 and the Spill : Notice of availability; request ACTION 64960). Compensation and Control Act (the for comments. This information collection is subject ‘‘Spill Act’’), N.J.S.A. 58:10–23.11 : The Department of Labor to the PRA. A Federal agency generally through –23.24, for the Site. SUMMARY (DOL) is submitting this Chief cannot conduct or sponsor a collection The publication of this notice opens Evaluation Office (CEO)-sponsored of information, and the public is a period for public comment on the information collection request (ICR) to generally not required to respond to an Consent Decree. Comments should be information collection, unless the OMB addressed to the Assistant Attorney (OMB) for review and approval in approves it and displays a currently General, Environment and Natural valid OMB Control Number. In addition, Resources Division, and should refer to Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public notwithstanding any other provisions of United States, et al. v. Ford Motor Co., comments on the ICR are invited. law, no person shall generally be subject et al., Civil Action No. 2:26–cv–2846, : The OMB will consider all to penalty for failing to comply with a DATESD.J. Ref. No. 90–11–3–830/2. All written comments that the agency collection of information that does not comments must be submitted no later receives on or before April 27, 2026. display a valid OMB Control Number. than sixty (60) days after the publication See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. ADDRESSESdate of this notice. Comments may be DOL seeks PRA authorization for this submitted either by email or by mail: information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR To submit cannot be for more than three (3) years Send them to: comments: without renewal. The DOL notes that information collection requirements By email ....... pubcomment-ees.enrd@submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs usdoj.gov.

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internet, please contact the Office using receive a month-to-month extension registration of a single work for a set fee. the contact information below for The Office has also introduced an while they undergo review. special instructions. increasing number of group registration Agency: DOL–CEO. Submission of business confidential options that allow multiple works to be Title of Collection: National Worker information: Any submissions registered with one application and one Survey. containing business confidential filing fee, effectively reducing the per- OMB Control Number: 1290–0NEW. information must be marked work fee for certain types of works. 2‘‘confidential treatment requested’’ and While many copyright owners have Households. submitted through regulations.gov. taken advantage of these options, some Total Estimated Number of Submitters should provide an index have also urged the adoption of Respondents: 5,227. listing the document(s) or information alternative fee structures to further Total Estimated Number of they would like the Office to withhold. minimize or eliminate perceived Responses: 5,227. barriers to registration. The index should identify the Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: Over the past few years, the Office has confidential document(s) by document 1,535 hours. acknowledged these proposals and number(s) and document title(s) and Total Estimated Annual Other Costs expressed the intent to consider them should identify the confidential Burden: $0. once the necessary technological information by description(s) and (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)) capabilities are in place. At this stage relevant page number(s) and/or section 3 in the development of ECS Registration, number(s) within a document. Nicole Bouchet, the Office seeks to evaluate the Submitters should provide a statement Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst. feasibility of adopting any of the explaining their grounds for requesting [FR Doc. 2026–05866 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] proposed fee mechanisms. This entails nondisclosure of the information to the an analysis of their potential economic BILLING CODE 4510–HX–P public as well. The Office also requests impact on the revenue that the Office that submitters of business confidential receives from registration fees and the information include a non-confidential LIBRARY OF CONGRESS costs of administering the registration version (either redacted or summarized) system. As we have affirmed in the that will be posted on regulations.gov Copyright Office context of the pending fee study, our and available for public viewing. In the 4 goal is to enhance access to the [Docket No. 2026–3] event that the submitter cannot provide copyright registration system, growing a a non-confidential version of their Alternative Fee Structures for robust record of copyright ownership. submission, the Office requests that the Registration To that end, this notice of inquiry submitter post a notice on the docket solicits information about copyright : U.S. Copyright Office, Library stating that they have provided us with AGENCY owners’ current registration practices of Congress. business confidential information. and how alternative fee structures might Should a submitter fail either to docket : Notice of inquiry. ACTION affect those practices. The Office will a non-confidential version of their use the information provided to study : The U.S. Copyright Office is submission or to post a notice that they SUMMARY the potential economic impact of initiating this inquiry to collect have provided business confidential alternative fee structures, which in turn information regarding alternative fee information, the Office will note the will inform plans for further structures that could be adopted once its receipt of the submission on the docket development of ECS Registration and updated electronic registration system is with the submitter’s organization or funding strategies to be considered in fully operational. The information will name (to the degree permitted by law) future fee studies. be used to study the feasibility of and the date of submission. alternative fee structures, their impact I. Background : on participation in the registration Rhea Efthimiadis, Assistant to the A. The Office’s Fee-Setting Authority system, and the potential economic General Counsel, by email at meft@ The Copyright Act requires the Office effects. This inquiry is separate from the copyright.gov or telephone at 202–707– to collect fees to cover the costs of Office’s pending rulemaking proceeding 8350. certain services, including registration instituted on March 20, 2026 to update : The of copyright claims. The Register may fees within the current fee structure. Copyright Office is in the midst of a ‘‘adjust fees’’ by regulation ‘‘to not more : Written comments must be comprehensive project to update its DATES than that necessary to cover the received no later than 11:59 p.m. technological infrastructure. This Eastern Time on June 24, 2026. project, the Enterprise Copyright System

See, e.g., Group Registration of a Two- (‘‘ECS’’), is expanding access to the : 2ADDRESSESDimensional Artwork, 90 FR 59383, 59387 (Dec. 19, Office’s services in furtherance of its Submission of written comments: For 2025) (noting that group registration of 2D artwork strategic objective of ‘‘Copyright for reasons of governmental efficiency, the will ‘‘effectively reduce[ ] the per-work cost of All.’’A major component of ECS is a Copyright Office is using the registration by half’’); see also 37 CFR 202.3(b)(5), 1202.4(c)–(k), (m), (o) (group registration options for new registration system (‘‘ECS regulations.gov system for the unpublished works, news websites, newspapers, Registration’’), which will make the submission and posting of public newsletters and serials, unpublished and published statutory benefits of registering works of comments in this proceeding. All photographs, contributions to periodicals, secure authorship more accessible. comments are therefore to be submitted test items, works on an album of music, short online literary works, and database updates). Currently, most copyright owners use electronically through regulations.gov. See Group Registration of Photographs, 83 FR the Standard Application, which allows Specific instructions for submitting 32542, 2545 (Jan. 18, 2018) (explaining that in comments are available on the Office’s response to proposals for ‘‘a tiered filing fee’’ or ‘‘a website at https://www.copyright.gov/ sliding-scale subscription model’’ that ‘‘the current See U.S. Copyright Office, Strategic Plan 2022– 1registration system is not capable of supporting policy/altfeestudy. If electronic 2026 Fostering Creativity and Enriching Culture 4 th[ese] type[s] of [ ] fee structure[s]’’). (2022) (‘‘Strategic Plan 2022’’), https://comment submission is not feasible due See Copyright Office Fees, 91 FR 13529, 13532 www.copyright.gov/reports/strategic-plan/USCO- 4to lack of access to a computer or the strategic2022-2026.pdf. (Mar. 20, 2026).

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reasonable costs incurred by the ‘‘dynamic pricing model’’ or offer a considered the potential effect of a Copyright Office for [its] services.’’ The subscription service. In response, deferred examination option that would process for modifying fees entails some commenters suggested that the permit partial registration applications studying the costs that the Office incurs Office consider an annual subscription at a significantly discounted fee. 18 The Office previously expressed the in providing services and submitting a option for high-volume creators to intent to study these proposals further. proposed fee schedule, along with an register works in bulk. Some 19 14 In order to do so, additional information economic analysis, to Congress. As part supported tiered registration fee 6 is essential to perform the necessary of this process, the Office recently structures based on the number of economic analysis for sound, data- published a notice of proposed works. Another proposal was to 15 driven policy decisions. This inquiry rulemaking seeking public comment on introduce tiered registration fees that 20 therefore seeks empirical evidence would distinguish between individual proposed adjustments to its fee schedule about how different fee structures authors, small businesses, and large for certain fee-based services. 7 would influence applicants’ registration Section 708 of the Act requires that corporate rightsholders. Commenters 16 practices and affect the Office’s costs. registration fees ‘‘be fair and equitable repeated these proposals in 2022 in Because any new fee structure would be and give due consideration to the comments for the Office’s deferred implemented in ECS Registration once it objectives of the copyright system.’’ examination study, in which we 8 17 is in production, we are initiating this One such objective is to ‘‘encourage the process now to plan for development of production of original literary, artistic, See Registration Modernization, 83 FR 52336, 13 whatever additional system and musical expression for the good of 52339 (Oct. 17, 2018). functionality may be required. the public.’’ The Office also seeks to Coalition of Visual Artists, Comments 14 9 Submitted in Response to U.S. Copyright Office’s encourage the public’s use of our II. Alternative Fee Structures Oct. 17, 2018, Registration Modernization Notice of services. One way that the Office Inquiry (‘‘2018 Registration Modernization NOI’’) at As the Office explores alternative fee promotes these objectives is by charging 23 (Jan. 15, 2019); ImageRights 2018 Registration structures, our statutory lodestars are Modernization NOI Comments at 4 (Jan. 15, 2019); higher fees for some services—albeit that fees be ‘‘fair and equitable’’ and Shaftel & Schmelzer 2018 Registration less than the actual costs incurred—in Modernization NOI Comments at 8–9 (Jan. 11, ‘‘give due consideration to the order to offer lower fees for other 2019). objectives of the copyright system.’’ services to promote participation in the 21 See Coalition of Visual Artists 2018 15 Economic analysis of these fee Registration Modernization NOI Comments at 23 copyright system. While the Register 10 structures requires consideration of how (Jan. 15, 2019) (proposing ‘‘[t]iered pricing [that] has broad discretion to set fees, she 11 could be set at different levels (e.g. 1–50. 51–500, they would impact Office operations, cannot waive them except in limited 501–1,000, 1,000+, etc.)’’ as ‘‘lower fees for creators and how they would affect applicants’ circumstances. registering fewer works would help many creators 12 registration decisions. In addition, keep their registration cost-per-work more In sum, the Act requires that any because fees do not cover the full cost reasonable and encourage more registrations’’); see proposed fee changes balance also Coalition of Visual Artists, Comments of the Office’s services, any net increase reasonable cost recovery against the Submitted in Response to U.S. Copyright Office’s in filing volume would likely entail effect on the use of the registration Dec. 1, 2016, Group Registration of Photographs increasing fees, additional congressional Notice of Proposed Rulemaking at 59 (Jan. 30, 2017) system. Economic analysis is therefore (‘‘The Copyright Office could create tiered appropriations, or both, to sustain Office critical in setting fee schedules, registration fees for specific quantities of images operations. With these considerations including any potential changes to 22 included in a group registration.’’). in mind, this notice broadly outlines accommodate alternative fee structures. See Shaftel & Schmelzer 2018 Registration 16 four types of alternative fee structures Modernization NOI Comments at 9–12 (Jan. 11, B. Past Consideration of Alternative Fee 2019). The Office previously studied price that have been proposed, along with differentiation between single authors and larger Structures some of the potential benefits and risks copyright owners, and implemented a registration of each. While the Office has not previously option that offered lowered fees for an individual author-claimant registering a single work. See conducted a comprehensive analysis of A. Fees Differentiated by Type of Work Single Application Option, 78 FR 38843 (June 28, alternative fee structures, we have 2013); U.S. Copyright Office, Proposed Schedule The vast majority of applicants submit received comments on such structures and Analysis of Copyright Fees to Go into Effect on their claims using the Standard in prior proceedings. In 2018, the Office or About April 1, 2014 1, 7–8 (Nov. 14, 2013); U.S. Application. The Office currently Copyright Office, Analysis and Proposed Fee published a notice of inquiry seeking charges a uniform fee of $65 for Schedule to Go into Effect July 1, 1999 iv (Feb. 1, input on registration topics, including 1999). Because few copyright owners have used this processing these claims, regardless of whether we should implement a option, the Office is proposing to eliminate it as part of the proposed fee schedule. See 91 FR 13529, 13533–34. See U.S. Copyright Office, Deferred 1817 U.S.C. 708(b)(2). Three comments expressed support for 5 Registration Examination Study 10, 18–21 (Aug. 1, 17Id. at 708(b)(5). subscription pricing. See Coalition of Visual Artists, 2022) (‘‘Deferred Registration Examination Study’’), 691 FR 13529. Comments in Response to U.S. Copyright Office’s https://www.copyright.gov/policy/deferred- 7 Dec. 10, 2021, Deferred Registration Examination 17 U.S.C. 708(b)(4). examination/Letter-on-Deferred-Registration- 8 Study Notice of Inquiry (‘‘Deferred Registration Examination-2022.08.01.pdf. Fogerty v. Fantasy, Inc., 510 U.S. 517, 524 9 Examination NOI’’) Comments at 21–22 (Jan 24, (1994); see also Strategic Plan 2022 at 4 (‘‘The See 91 FR 13529, 13535; Group Registration of 19 2022); Shaftel & Schmelzer Deferred Registration Office’s core services of registration, recordation, Two-Dimensional Artwork, 89 FR 11789, 11791 Examination NOI Comments at 21–22 (Jan. 22, and statutory licensing play an important role in (Feb. 15, 2024); Deferred Registration Examination 2022); Copyright Alliance Deferred Registration expanding culture and knowledge, supporting the Study at 22–23; Registration Modernization, 85 FR Examination NOI Comments at 3, 5–6, 32 (Jan. 24, ability to protect and exploit creative works while 12704, 12706 (Mar. 3, 2020); Proposed Schedule 2022). Five comments supported tiered pricing that facilitating their dissemination through licensing and Analysis of Copyright Fees to Go into Effect in differentiates between individuals, small and other lawful uses, here and abroad.’’). Spring 2020 34 (Oct. 16, 2019) (stating that the businesses, and large corporations. See Copyright Office will ‘‘examine alternative vehicles for See H.R. Rep. No. 105–25, at 8 (1997). Alliance Deferred Registration Examination NOI 10 variable fee setting, including through further See Public Law 105–80, 111 Stat. 1529, 1532 Comments at 3, 31; Shaftel & Schmelzer Deferred 11 solicitations for public comment’’). (1997); H.R. Rep. No. 105–25, at 16. Registration Examination NOI Comments at 22–25; 17 U.S.C. 708(b)(5) (requiring the Register to See 17 U.S.C. 708(c) (permitting fee waiver for AIPLA Deferred Registration Examination NOI 2012 submit an ‘‘economic analysis’’ of proposed fee federal agencies and employees ‘‘in occasional or Comments at 6 (Jan. 24, 2022); Assoc. of Med. adjustments to Congress prior to implementation). isolated cases involving relatively small amounts’’); Illustrators Deferred Registration Examination NOI Id. at 708(b)(4). id. at 708(e) (establishing fee waiver mechanism for Comments at 6, 8 (Jan. 24, 2022); Coalition of Visual 21winners of high school art competition sponsored See 91 FR 13529, 13532; Copyright Office Fees, Artists Deferred Registration Examination NOI 22by the Congressional Institute). Comments at 20. 85 FR 9374, 9378–79 (Feb. 19, 2020).

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the type of work involved. The with the existing institutional Two conditions for this sort of pricing resources required to examine each structure. Still, some outlays would be structure to be effective are: (1) a application, however, vary substantially necessary to update electronic systems, substantial difference in demand across work types. For example, public guidance, and intake procedures. elasticity between groups, and (2) an There are also circumstances where processing an application to register a ability to efficiently distinguish between differential pricing based on the type of motion picture on average costs $83, the groups. With respect to the first 32 work could be inefficient and whereas processing an application to condition, it is plausible that counterproductive. Because the Office’s register a literary work on average costs individuals and organizations exhibit administrative classifications do not $147. As a result, some applicants end markedly different demand elasticities 24 have legal significance, if fees differ up paying fees that are disproportionate for registration services. As for the 28 33 across categories, applicants may to the costs borne by the Office. This second condition, from an intentionally or inadvertently misalignment effectively creates administrative perspective, misclassify works, thereby triggering subsidies and can, over time, distort distinguishing between individuals and examiner review, correspondence, and applicant behavior. 25 organizations may be relatively supplemental fee collection, resulting in One possibility to address the straightforward, since applicants are a later effective date of registration differences in cost recovery would be to asked to indicate whether each author based on when the correct fee is charge different fees for different types and claimant is an individual or received. Further, misclassification of works, based on the resources organization. However, introducing increases processing time, imposes required to process claims. Under a 34 differential fees would create incentives administrative costs, and may degrade differentiated fee model, applicants for organizations to misclassify the quality of the public record. would pay fees more closely tied to the themselves as individuals, which could actual cost of examining their claims. B. Differential Fees for Individuals and result in additional costs to process This fee structure would reduce the Organizations applications with these errors. existing cross-subsidies from applicants 35 A second approach to fee Ultimately, if these two economic who submit inexpensive-to-process differentiation would be to vary fees conditions are met, this type of fee works to those submitting works that depending on whether the author, differentiation could make registration require the Office to expend more claimant, and/or applicant is an more affordable for individuals, and, in resources. 26 individual or an organization. This theory, increase the overall number of Because the Office already organizes 29 structure is what is known to applications. examination operations into divisions economists as third-degree price corresponding to the major categories of discrimination, in which a seller works, and currently differentiates fees are partly subsidized by charging higher fees charges different prices to distinct application forms and deposit to register works in certain categories of services groups that exhibit different levels of where the applicants or requesters are more likely requirements along similar lines, a price sensitivity. It does not to be corporate entities, including databases and differentiated fee system could align 30 news website updates, vessel hulls, special necessarily cost the Office more to handling, and litigation statements. See id. at process a registration application from 13534–35. 37 CFR 201.3(c)(1)(i)(B). an organization than it does to process 23 See Carlton & Perloff, supra note 25, at ch. 9 See Federal Research Division, U.S. Copyright 3224 an application from an individual, so (explaining that third-degree price discrimination Office FY2024 Fee Study: Cost Assessment Report charging organizations more than requires identifiable consumer groups with 19–20 (2025) (‘‘FRD 2025 USCO Cost Report’’) different demand elasticities and that firms must be individuals would make the fees paid (Table 4), https://www.copyright.gov/rulemaking/ able to separate those groups at low cost for price feestudy2026/Cost%20Assessment%20Report.pdf. by organizations disproportionately discrimination to be effective). For more information about the Office’s costs for high relative to the costs they impose on providing services, see generally Copyright Office When one group is much more responsive to 33 the Office, and fees paid by individuals Fees, 91 FR 13529, 13533–40. price than another, there may be efficiency and disproportionately low. revenue advantages to charging the more elastic See Yongmin Chen & Marius Schwartz, 3125 group a lower fee and the less elastic group a higher Differential Pricing When Costs Differ: A Welfare one. See Michael A. Crew & Paul R. Kleindorfer, Analysis, 46 RAND J. Econ. 442, 443 (2015) Currently, the Office of Registration Policy & The Economics of Public Utility Regulation ch. 6 (explaining that uniform pricing across services 27 Practice is organized into three different divisions— (MIT Press 1986) (discussing Ramsey pricing and with different marginal costs misallocates output by Literary, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts—that explaining that efficiency and revenue objectives encouraging excessive consumption of subsidized examine applications for different types of works. are advanced when prices deviate from marginal services and insufficient consumption of higher- See 37 CFR 203.3(e). cost inversely to demand elasticity, with lower cost services). See also Gerald R. Faulhaber, Cross- See 17 U.S.C. 408(c)(1). prices charged to more elastic customer groups and Subsidization: Pricing in Public Enterprises, 65 Am. 28 higher prices to less elastic groups). See U.S. Copyright Office, Compendium of U.S. Econ. Rev. 966 (1975) (discussing how cross 29 Copyright Office Practices secs. 402, 404, 613.1 (3d subsidies can arise from the structure of costs and See generally U.S. Copyright Office, Copyright 34 ed. 2021). pricing); Dennis W. Carlton & Jeffrey M. Perloff, Registration Toolkit (Jan. 2026), https://Modern Industrial Organization 712 (4th ed. 2015) Price sensitivity refers to how consumer www.copyright.gov/intellectual-property-toolkits/ 30(discussing cross-subsidization arising from demand for a good or service is affected by price copyright-registration-toolkit.pdf; Standard changes. Higher price sensitivity means that a differentiated prices). Application Registration Tutorial, U.S. Copyright consumer is more likely to forgo a good or service Office, https://copyright.gov/eco/standard.mp4. When fees reflect true resource demands, users 26 if the price increases or purchase more if the price The Office intends to continue the practice of are more likely to make more efficient decisions decreases. In contrast, price insensitivity exists asking applicants to specify whether authors and about the costs and benefits of consuming the where demand remains the same regardless of any claimants are individuals or organizations in ECS service, and the Office will be better able to allocate change in price. See Hal R. Varian, Intermediate Registration. its limited examination resources in a way that Microeconomics: A Modern Approach ch. 24 (4th more closely matches stakeholder value. See Chen Preventing misclassification may require the 35 ed. 1992) (defining third-degree price & Schwartz, supra note 25, at 443 (‘‘Differential Office to adopt verification measures, causing discrimination as the practice of charging different pricing obviously has the potential to increase total additional costs. See Jean-Jacques Laffont & Jean prices to distinct consumer groups with different welfare when marginal costs differ: uniform pricing Tirole, A Theory of Incentives in Procurement and demand elasticities). Regulation chs. 1–2 (MIT Press 1993) (explaining will misallocate output, so a small output reallocation to the low-cost market will raise total In some circumstances, the Office already that when regulated parties have incentives to 31welfare.’’). See also Faulhaber, supra note 25 effectively subsidizes applications from certain misrepresent their type, differentiated pricing or (discussing how cross subsidies can arise from the types of authors. For example, the fees for group regulatory schemes require verification and structure of costs and pricing). See also Carlton & registration of photographs are set low because enforcement mechanisms whose administrative and many applicants are individuals and/or small informational costs can offset or exceed the Perloff, supra note 25, at 712 (discussing cross- subsidization arising from differentiated prices). businesses. See 91 FR 13529, 13534. These lower efficiency gains from differentiation).

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recovery onto larger, less price-sensitive to prosecute the patent, such that the C. Reduced Fees for Small Entities entities. amount of fees may not be a significant Another approach could be for the Because the Office does not collect factor influencing smaller entities’ Office to offer lower or discounted fees data on entity size, it cannot confirm application decisions. This may be a 45for smaller entities—small businesses these presumed differences in demand more significant factor for small entities and non-profit organizations that fall elasticity. Moreover, the findings in one that rely on copyright protection, like a below a certain employee headcount or recent empirical study cast doubt on freelance photographer’s limited revenue level. This approach would whether discounted fees for smaller liability company. Moreover, 46provide benefits similar to our cost- entities meaningfully increase patent copyright owners are often individuals effective group registration options, filings. If similar dynamics apply to who are not engaged in business 40which we implemented to make copyright registration, fee discounts for activity, who may register simply to registration more accessible to smaller entities could reduce Office make a record of their claims and individual creators and small revenue without meaningfully protect against infringement without businesses. increasing registration activity. intending to commercialize their works. 36The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office But distinctions between the In addition to potentially affecting (‘‘USPTO’’), following congressional copyright and patent systems may lead application volume, offering discounts legislation, has offered small entity fee to a different outcome if the Office were for smaller entities may require the discounts for patent applicants for to discount fees for small entities. Most Office to incur additional operating several years. Under the America fundamentally, an application is costs. Like the proposal to differentiate Invents Act, the USPTO is statutorily necessary to secure patent rights; no fees based on the type of work, a system required to discount various patent protection exists until the patent is that conditions eligibility for lower fees application fees for small and micro granted by the USPTO. In contrast, based on income, size, or filing history 41entities, by 60 to 80 percent, copyright subsists automatically upon could invite strategic behavior, entailing respectively.To deter misuse of these fixation of a work of authorship. greater burdens in identifying and 37 42options, the USPTO requires that small Although copyright owners have correcting miscategorized applications. and micro-entity patent applicants meaningful incentives to register, they Nevertheless, if reduced fees for small 43certify that they meet income and filing- need not do so to enjoy legal rights. entities leads to increased use of the A related distinction is the cost of history thresholds; and civil penalties, copyright registration system, that may services: copyright registration fees are and, in some cases, criminal liability, justify some additional administrative considerably lower than patent filing are available to deter costs. and maintenance fees. Further, filing misrepresentations. 4438 D. Subscription Pricing fees often represent a relatively small Discounting copyright registration Subscription pricing is a model in share of total costs in developing and fees for smaller entities would operate which users pay a fixed periodic fee— securing a patent for an invention, on similar economic logic as usually monthly or annually—in including the cost of paying an attorney differentiating between individuals and exchange for access to a service during organizations. The presumption is that that period. Instead of charging users smaller entities have less ability to pay 47See Carlton & Perloff, supra note 25, at ch. 9 39 each time they apply to register a work, fees and higher price sensitivity than (explaining that under third-degree price the Office could charge a fixed discrimination, charging lower prices to more price- larger organizations, making them more elastic groups and higher prices to less price-elastic subscription fee that entitles them to file responsive to fee changes. Differential groups can expand participation by the elastic up to a certain number of applications pricing could therefore improve access group while allowing greater cost recovery from the within a prescribed period (subject to to registration for smaller enterprises inelastic group). any volume constraints imposed by the ´Gae tan de Rassenfosse & Adam B. Jaffe, The while shifting a larger share of cost 40Effect of Application Fees on Entry into Patenting (Nat’l Bureau of Econ. Rsch., Working Paper No. Based on a survey of intellectual property firms 33492, 2025), https://www.nber.org/papers/w33492 45See 91 FR 13529, 13534; 90 FR 59383, 59387 and individual practitioners about professional 36(finding that the USPTO’s fee reductions for small (Dec. 19, 2025) (noting that the Office tailored the service fees charged in FY2024, the AIPLA reported and micro entities had no measurable effect on proposed group registration option ‘‘to address the median fees of $8,000 for preparing a patent small-entity patenting activity). challenges facing individual artists and small application of ‘‘minimal complexity’’ and median See 35 U.S.C. 100–105, 111, 131, 151, 154 businesses in registering two-dimensional artwork 41 fees of up to $12,000 for a ‘‘relatively complex’’ (specifying that a patent, and the exclusive rights one work at a time, in light of concerns that these application. See AIPLA, Report of the Economic that it provides, can only be ‘‘obtain[ed]’’ by claimants often lack the time and resources Survey 22–25 (2025). In addition to the costs of submitting an application that complies with the required to register works individually’’). preparing a patent application, inventors may incur relevant statutory and regulatory provisions to the See Unleashing American Innovators Act of costs for related professional services such as to 37USPTO, which examines and issues the patent). 2022, Public Law 117–328, sec. 107, 136 Stat. 4459, amend or argue the patent application, appeal a See 17 U.S.C. 408(a) (‘‘[R]egistration is not a 5521–22 (2022). denial, conduct a novelty search, provide a validity 42condition of copyright protection.’’). opinion, and issue an approved patent. See id. See id.; Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, 38These incentives include that a registration Public Law 112–29, sec. 10(b), 125 Stat. 284 (2011), Even where an author engages a third-party 43 46determination by the Office is a precondition to amended by the SUCCESS Act, Public Law 115– service to assist with a copyright registration, instituting litigation in federal court and for seeking 273, 132 Stat. 4158 (2018); 37 CFR 1.27, 1.29. A however, those fees, including the fee charged by statutory damages and fees for infringement. See id. ‘‘small entity’’ is defined as a person, small the Office, generally amount to less than $1000. See at 411(a); Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall- business concern (i.e., 500 or fewer employees), or id. at 31 (reporting median professional fees of $525 Street.com, LLC, 586 U.S. 296, 309 (2019). nonprofit organization (e.g., university, 501(c)(3) to prepare and file an application for copyright organization, state nonprofit scientific and Compare 37 CFR 201.3 (copyright fee schedule, registration). This cost, while not insignificant to an 44 individual or small business, is relatively modest including a fee of $65 for a Standard Application educational organizations, foreign nonprofit that, if compared to the legal fees and costs of retaining an located in the U.S., would qualify as a nonprofit filed online), with id. at 1.16–1.21 (patent fee attorney to prosecute a patent, which on average under federal or state law). 37 CFR 1.27(a); 13 CFR schedule, including a basic application filing fee of start at $8000 and can far exceed that. See id. at 22– 121.802. A ‘‘micro entity’’ is an application that $350, search fee of $770, and examination fee of 25. qualifies as a ‘‘small entity’’ under USPTO rules, $880). Unlike fees for copyright registration that are has not been named as an inventor on more than paid only when the application is filed, patent Liran Einav et al., Selling Subscriptions, 115 47four previously filed patent applications, did not owners must also periodically pay fees after a a.m. Econ. Rev. 1650, 1650–51 (2025) (‘‘A growing earn more than three times the median household patent is granted to maintain protection for the number of retail products are now sold as income and did not convey an interest to an entity entire term. See id. at 1.20(e)–(g) (fees for subscriptions, which are typically billed on a that exceeded the triple median gross income limit. maintaining a patent due at 3.5 years ($2150), 7.5 monthly basis and automatically renewed unless a 35 U.S.C. 123. years ($4040), and 11.5 years ($8280)). consumer actively cancels.’’).

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system). While adopting any of the registration application, which a predicate for developing the proposed alternative fee structures constitute most of the transaction costs functionality that would be needed for would require modifications to the for the user. The only obvious reduction any alternative fee structures in ECS would come from avoiding repeated application fee calculator in ECS Registration. payment entry—a benefit already Registration, because the Office does not Accordingly, the Office is requesting achieved through deposit accounts in currently offer subscription pricing for public comment on the subjects of the current registration system.any of its services, doing so would inquiry below. A party choosing to 51 Further, a subscription system may require more substantial development respond to this notice of inquiry need introduce inequity among claimants by work. not address every subject, but we 48A subscription model is common in severing the link between usage and request that responding parties clearly certain commercial markets where the cost, encouraging high-volume identify and separately address each cost of providing one additional unit of applicants, including large subject for which a response is the service is close to zero, for example, organizations and third-party submitted. The Office also requests that markets for software, digital media, or registration services, to file even more commenters explain their interest in the cloud services. In economics terms, frequently while paying far less per topic and, with respect to each answer, 49subscription pricing converts what claim. Meanwhile, low-volume users, the basis for their knowledge. would otherwise be a per-use including individual creators and small A. Alternative Fee Structure Details transaction into a flat-rate system in entities, would pay relatively more per which the marginal price of the next use claim. This would constitute a cross- 1. Please describe, in detail, is effectively zero. Such a model is subsidy from small or infrequent users mechanisms for how the Office could economically efficient under a specific to large or high-volume users. implement the four proposed alternative Finally, allowing applicants to file set of conditions, including high fixed fee structures and explain how they additional claims for no additional fee costs, high switching costs, low would support the objectives of might lead to speculative, low-quality, marginal costs, and a high variance of promoting equity among authors of or borderline claims, which would usage intensity across subscribers. If all different work types, sustaining Office strain examination resources. An influx these economic conditions are met, operations, and encouraging registration of low-quality claims could overwhelm subscription pricing could benefit to create a reliable public record of Office capacity, lengthen processing applicants and the Office, and copyright ownership. In doing so, times, and degrade the quality of the ultimately the public, by reducing consider the following: public record. To mitigate such harms, transaction costs, taking advantage of (a) Where an alternative fee structure the subscription fee would likely need economies of scale, and smoothing would be limited to certain types of to be set high and the number of revenue. Otherwise subscription pricing claims or applicants, how should those applications would need to be limited. becomes inefficient and potentially 52 categories be defined and why? Describe While subscription pricing might be costly. any proposed fee tiers based on the type feasible under those conditions—where Such inefficiencies would be of claim or applicant, including how the fee is sufficiently high and volume particularly acute for a public-sector fees should be set for each tier relative is appropriately limited—they may agency like the Office. The marginal to other tiers, and explain why these eliminate the utility of a subscription for cost of examining a registration tiers would be consistent with the the applicants who would be inclined to application is not close to zero; rather, statutory requirement that fees charged use it. the per-unit cost of examining standard by the Office be ‘‘fair and equitable.’’ applications ranges from $83.46 to III. Subjects of Inquiry (b) If the Office were to charge $194.46. The Office does not 50 different fees for individuals and for This notice builds on previous public experience economies of scale in the organizations, should the fee be based comments proposing various alternative examination process—each claim on the person who created the work (the registration fee structures by providing requires examiner review, including author), the person who owns the an opportunity to expand on those time-consuming correspondence in copyright in the work (the claimant), proposals and explain in greater detail some cases, as well as system resources. and/or the person who is submitting the how they could be structured and Neither would subscription pricing claim (the applicant)? implemented. We also seek to elicit meaningfully reduce transaction costs. (i) Should fees vary depending on information—in particular, quantitative Applicants would still need to submit whether the work was created by an data about stakeholder registration individual deposit copies and complete individual author (i.e., not a work made practices and price sensitivity—that can all required information for each for hire) or corporate authors (i.e., works be used for a robust economic made for hire)? analysis. The resulting analysis will be 53See 89 FR 11789, 11797 (explaining that the (ii) Should fees vary depending on 48Office ‘‘will not be able to offer alternate fee whether the copyright in the work is structures for high volume creators,’’ including See 37 CFR 201.6(b). In the future, some of 51 owned by an individual claimant or a subscription pricing, ‘‘until after the ECS system is applicants’ other transaction costs may be reduced fully operational’’); 83 FR 2542, 2545 (explaining if they submit claims, upload deposits, and pay corporate claimant (which may have that currently the Office does not have the ability subscription fees through an application to charge a flat fee that would allow applicants to programming interface (‘‘API’’)—an option that the submit a set number of applications or register a set Office is planning to develop in ECS Registration. guidelines, see for example, Office of Mgmt. & number of works over a given time period). See Crew & Kleindorfer, supra note 33, at ch. Budget, Guidelines for Ensuring and Maximizing 52Einav et al., supra note 47, at 1650–52 7 (explaining that when services are priced at zero the Quality, Objectivity, Utility, and Integrity of 49(explaining that subscription pricing is most or near-zero marginal cost, excessive or low-value Information Disseminated by Federal Agencies, 67 attractive in markets with low marginal costs and usage can strain system capacity and degrade FR 8452, 8452–55 (Feb. 22, 2002) (establishing where consumer behavior—such as inattention or service quality, requiring either higher fixed charges government-wide standards for data quality, switching costs—supports flat-rate pricing, and that or quantity restrictions to preserve cost recovery including requirements that information used in absent these conditions firms must rely on and system performance). agency analysis be accurate, reliable, unbiased, substantially higher fixed fees or experience In order to be considered, data must meet transparent as to sources and methods, and suitable 53reduced revenue, making the subscription model professional standards of quality and transparency, for its intended analytical use, particularly where inefficient or unsustainable). and submitters should include a statement detailing data are used to support economic and policy See FRD 2025 USCO Cost Report at 32. what the data is and how it was collected. 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diminish the need for any of the affect your practices with respect to obtained the copyright from an registration, including any quantitative individual author)? proposed alternative fee structures? (iii) Should fees vary depending on projections about the effect on filing 10. The Office periodically evaluates, whether the claim is being submitted by volume and registration-related including in our fee studies, how often an individual (e.g., an individual expenses. various registration options are used by 5. Are you aware of any potential author/claimant submitting the claim on applicants and the costs associated with applicants that are not fully their own behalf) or a corporate entity providing each of them. If we were to participating in the current registration (e.g., a person submitting a claim on adopt any alternative fee structures, system and would be incentivized to behalf of their corporate employer, a would that obviate the need for any register works if the Office implemented person who works for a law firm, or a existing application options, such as one or more alternative fee structures? If person who works for a copyright current group registration applications? so, describe the potential applicant(s), registration service)? Conversely, would more or expanded (c) If the Office were to discount fees identify the fee structure(s), and explain group registration options obviate the the projected change(s) in registration for smaller entities, how should entity need for any of the alternative fee activity, providing quantitative data size be determined—based on annual structures? Should the Office ‘‘sunset’’ where available. revenue, employee headcount, non- or discontinue any group registration 6. Would implementing any of the profit status, and/or another metric? options or alternative fee structures if alternative fee structures deter any (d) Under a subscription model, what they are infrequently used or potential applicants from seeking would be reasonable limits on the duplicative of other options? registration or otherwise lead them to number of works that an applicant modify their registration practices? If so, could register and/or the number of Emily L. Chapuis, describe the potential applicant(s), applications they could file within a identify the fee structure(s), and explain particular time period? Should there be General Counsel and Associate Register of the projected change(s) in registration Copyrights. different limits for different work types activity, providing quantitative data and and, if so, how should the Office set [FR Doc. 2026–05886 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] analysis where available. these limits? How should fees be set BILLING CODE 1410–30–P given that the Office incurs similar costs C. Processing Costs and Feasibility when examining each individual work? 7. The Office has traditionally (e) What should be the consequence(s) POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION recovered approximately 50 to 60% of for applicant filing errors (e.g., [Docket No. CP2024–545] our costs through fees; and the misclassifying a work, misrepresenting remainder is provided through the applicant as an individual or small New Postal Products appropriations from Congress. If entity)? In order to help recoup costs alternative fee structures were to : Postal Regulatory Commission. and deter this behavior, should the AGENCYincrease costs for providing registration Office refuse registration and require the : Notice. ACTIONservices—for example, by increasing applicant to refile with a later effective registration volume and requiring more : The Commission is noticing a date, charge additional administrative SUMMARYexaminers—how should the Office recent Postal Service filing for the processing fees (in addition to the fee recover these additional costs? If the Commission’s consideration concerning difference), or some other option? Office were to increase fees to make up a negotiated service agreement. This (f) Please identify any current legal or for any budgetary shortfall, please notice informs the public of the filing, regulatory constraints on adopting identify which service fees should be invites public comment, and takes other alternative fee structures and explain increased and explain why those administrative steps. what changes to statutory or regulatory increases would be ‘‘fair and equitable.’’ language would remove these : Comments are due: March 31, DATES8. The adoption of any alternative fee impediments. 2026. structure is subject to technical 2. Other than the four alternative fee : Submit comments feasibility within ECS Registration, ADDRESSESstructures identified in this notice, are electronically via the Commission’s currently in development, and would there any others that the Office should Filing Online system at https://require developing additional system consider (e.g., tiered fees based on the www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit capabilities. To assess usage and costs number of works being registered)? If so, comments electronically should contact before expanding access to more please describe them in detail while the person identified in the applicants, should the Office adopt any considering the above questions. section by alternative fee structures on a limited or B. Business and Registration Practices telephone for advice on filing temporary basis? Should these fee alternatives. structures be limited to certain types of 3. Please describe your or your organization’s current practices with works or applications? Please identify : any appropriate limitations and explain respect to registration, providing David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at why certain applications should be information about filing volume and 202–789–6820. given higher priority. costs incurred (e.g., application fees, : 9. Are there other process changes personnel costs, third-party service and that could be implemented through legal fees) for different types of works development of ECS Registration—i.e., where available. In addition, please I. Introduction in-process technological upgrades to specify whether you are an individual II. Public Proceeding(s) make application processing easier for or organization; and if an organization, III. Summary Proceeding(s) internal and external users—that would please provide the entity’s approximate I. Introduction incentivize registration and improve staff headcount and annual revenue. cost recovery? Would the Office’s 4. Please describe the extent to which Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405, the planned development of API any alternative fee structure, if Commission gives notice that the Postal implemented by the Office, is likely to functionality, once implemented, Service filed request(s) for the

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advance Commission review. See 39 Commission to consider matters related the Commission designated a longer CFR 3041.110(n); 39 CFR 3041.205(a). to Competitive negotiated service period within which to approve the Such requests are reviewed in summary agreement(s). The request(s) may proposed rule change, disapprove the proceedings pursuant to 39 CFR propose the addition of a negotiated proposed rule change, or institute 3041.325(c)(2) and 39 CFR service agreement from the Competitive proceedings to determine whether to 3041.505(f)(1). Pursuant to 39 CFR product list or the modification of an approve or disapprove the proposed 3041.405(c)–(d), the Commission does existing product currently appearing on rule change. On December 23, 2025, 5not appoint a Public Representative or the Competitive product list. the Commission instituted proceedings request public comment in proceedings The public portions of the Postal pursuant to Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the to review such requests. Service’s request(s) can be accessed via Act to determine whether to approve 6the Commission’s website (http://II. Public Proceeding(s) or disapprove the proposed rule www.prc.gov). Non-public portions of The Commission received one change.1. Docket No(s).: CP2024–545; Filing 7the Postal Service’s request(s), if any, comment letter regarding the proposed Title: USPS Request Concerning can be accessed through compliance rule change. Amendment One to Priority Mail 8with the requirements of 39 CFR Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Section 19(b)(2) of the Act provides 3011.301. 91Advantage Contract 236, with Materials that, after initiating disapproval Section II identifies the docket Filed Under Seal; Filing Acceptance proceedings, the Commission shall issue number(s) associated with each Postal Date: March 23, 2026; Filing Authority: an order approving or disapproving the Service request, if any, that will be 39 CFR 3035.105 and 39 CFR 3041.505; proposed rule change not later than 180 reviewed in a public proceeding as Public Representative: Kenneth Moeller; defined by 39 CFR 3010.101(p), the title days after the date of publication of Comments Due: March 31, 2026. of each such request, the request’s notice of filing of the proposed rule acceptance date, and the authority cited III. Summary Proceeding(s) change. The Commission may extend by the Postal Service for each request. the period for issuing an order None. See Section II for public For each such request, the Commission approving or disapproving the proposed proceedings. appoints an officer of the Commission to rule change, however, by not more than This Notice will be published in the represent the interests of the general 60 days if the Commission determines Federal Register. public in the proceeding, pursuant to 39 that a longer period is appropriate and U.S.C. 505 and 39 CFR 3000.114 (Public Danielle LeFlore, publishes the reasons for such Representative). The Public Legal Assistant. determination. The proposed rule Representative does not represent any change was published for notice and [FR Doc. 2026–05878 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] individual person, entity or particular comment in the Federal Register on BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P point of view, and, when Commission April 1, 2026, is 180 October 3, 2025. 10attorneys are appointed, no attorney- days from that date. The Commission is client relationship is established. extending the time period for approving Section II also establishes comment or disapproving the proposed rule deadline(s) pertaining to each such change for an additional 60 days. The request. [Release No. 34–105063 File No. SR–CBOE– Commission finds it appropriate to The Commission invites comments on 2025–079] designate a longer period within which whether the Postal Service’s request(s) Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe to issue an order approving or identified in Section II, if any, are Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Designation disapproving the proposed rule change consistent with the policies of title 39. of a Longer Period for Commission so that it has sufficient time to consider Applicable statutory and regulatory Action on a Proposed Rule Change To the proposed rule change and the issues requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 Allow for Extended Trading of Multi- raised therein. Accordingly, the U.S.C. 3633, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR Listed Equity Options Commission, pursuant to Section part 3035, and 39 CFR part 3041. designates May 31, 19(b)(2) of the Act,Comment deadline(s) for each such 11request, if any, appear in Section II. 2026, as the date by which the On September 30, 2025, Cboe Section III identifies the docket Commission shall either approve or Exchange, Inc. filed with the Securities number(s) associated with each Postal disapprove the proposed rule change and Exchange Commission Service request, if any, to add a (File No. SR–CBOE–2025–079). (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section standardized distinct product to the 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act Competitive product list or to amend a of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) and Rule 19b–4 1standardized distinct product, the title thereunder, a proposed rule change to 2 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. of each such request, the request’s amend Cboe Rule 5.1(c) (Global Trading 5 104173, 90 FR 51424 (Nov. 17, 2025). The acceptance date, and the authority cited Hours) to allow for extended trading Commission designated January 1, 2026, as the date by the Postal Service for each request. sessions of multi-listed equity options by which the Commission shall approve or Standardized distinct products are that meet certain eligibility criteria. The disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine negotiated service agreements that are whether to approve or disapprove, the proposed proposed rule change was published for rule change. variations of one or more Competitive comment in the Federal Register on 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). products, and for which financial October 3, 2025. On November 3, 2025, 6 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. models, minimum rates, and 7pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, 4 104509, 90 FR 61454 (Dec. 31, 2025). classification criteria have undergone Comment letters on the proposed rule change 8 are available at https://www.sec.gov/rules- 1 regulations/public-comments/sr-cboe-2025-079. See Docket No. RM2018–3, Order Adopting 21 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 104160 Final Rules Relating to Non-Public Information, 93 See supra note 3. (Sep. 30, 2025), 90 FR 48091. June 27, 2018, Attachment A at 19–22 (Order No. 104679). 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 4 11

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or email comment to a separate account to register as an MBX.OMB.OIRA.SECdeskofficer@investment company. Form N–3 also permits separate omb.eop.gov within 30 days of the day 12accounts offering variable annuity after publication of this notice, by April contracts which are organized as 27, 2026. investment companies to provide [FR Doc. 2026–05844 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] investors with a prospectus and a Sherry R. Haywood, statement of additional information Assistant Secretary. covering essential information about the separate account when it makes an [FR Doc. 2026–05892 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] initial or additional offering of its securities. Section 5(b) of the Securities [OMB Control No. 3235–0316] Act requires that investors be provided with a prospectus containing the information required in a registration Activities; Submission for OMB statement prior to the sale or at the time Review; Comment Request; Extension: of confirmation or delivery of the [Release No. 34–105066; File No. SR–LCH Form N–3 SA–2026–002] securities. The form also may be used by Upon Written Request, Copies Available the Commission in its regulatory review, Self-Regulatory Organizations; LCH From: Securities and Exchange inspection, and policy-making roles. SA; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Commission, Office of FOIA We estimate that the hour burden for Change Relating to the CDS Clearing Services, 100 F Street NE, the initial registration statement on Rules (AMF Outsourcing; EMIR SITG; Washington, DC 20549–2736 Form N–3 is 926.4 hours per initial EU CCPRR) Notice is hereby given that, pursuant registration statement filings. We to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 estimate that 1 initial registration (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities statement will be filed on Form N–3 in and Exchange Commission (the the next 3 years, resulting in a 309 ‘‘Commission’’) has submitted to the annual hour burden for initial (‘‘Act’’), and Rule 19b–4, notice is Office of Management and Budget a 1 2registration statement filings (926.4 hereby given that on March 10, 2026, request for extension of the previously hours ÷ 3 years = 309 annual hour Banque Centrale de Compensation, approved collection of information burden). In addition, we estimate that which conducts business under the discussed below. there are currently 3 insurer separate name LCH SA (‘‘LCH SA’’), filed with The title for the collection of accounts that file post-effective the Securities and Exchange information is ‘‘Form N–3 (17 CFR amendments on Form N–3 per year, Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the 239.17a and 274.11b) under the with an average of 3 investment options proposed rule change, as described in Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77) per post-effective amendment). We Items I, II and III below, which Items and under the Investment Company Act estimate that the current hour burden have been prepared by the clearing of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a), Registration per post-effective amendment is 157.55 agency. The Commission is publishing Statement of Separate Accounts hours, resulting in an hour burden of this notice to solicit comments on the Organized as Management Investment 1,418 for post effective-amendments on proposed rule change from interested Companies.’’ Form N–3 is the form used Form N–3 (that is, 157.55 × 4 persons. by separate accounts offering variable investment options per post-effective annuity contracts which are organized amendment × 3 post-effective I. Clearing Agency’s Statement of the as management investment companies amendments = 1,418 hours). In total, we Terms of Substance of the Proposed to register under the Investment estimate an aggregate hour burden of Rule Change Company Act of 1940 (‘‘Investment 1,727 hours (309 hours for the initial LCH SA is proposing to amend its Company Act’’) and/or to register their registration statement + 1,418 hours for CDS Clearing Rule Book (‘‘Rule Book’’) securities under the Securities Act of the post-effective amendments = 1,727 to: (i) modify the conditions under 1933 (‘‘Securities Act’’). Form N–3 is hours). Respondents may rely on which a Clearing Member may also the form used to file a registration outside counsel or auditors in outsource its clearing operations statement under the Securities Act (and connection with the preparation and pursuant to regulations of the French any amendments thereto) for variable filing of Form N–3. Commission staff Financial Markets Authority, the annuity contracts funded by separate estimates that the annual cost burden ´ ´Autorite des Marche s Financiers accounts which would be required to be associated with preparing and filing (‘‘AMF’’); (ii) amend the Rule Book’s registered under the Investment Form N–3 is $125,376. definition of LCH SA Contribution in Company Act as management The information collection order to comply with relevant investment companies except for the requirements imposed by Form N–3 are requirements under Article 45(4) of exclusion provided by Section 3(c)(11) mandatory. Responses to the collection Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 of the of the Investment Company Act (15 of information will not be kept European Parliament and of the Council U.S.C. 80a–3(c)(11)). Section 5 of the confidential. of 4 July 2012 on OTC derivatives, Securities Act (15 U.S.C. 77e) requires central counterparties and trade the filing of a registration statement sponsor, and a person is not required to repositories (‘‘EMIR’’) and Article 35 of prior to the offer of securities to the respond to, a collection of information 3public and that the statement be effective before any securities are sold, Control Number. 1The public may view and comment and Section 8 of the Investment 2on this information collection request The latest consolidated version can be found at: Company Act (15 U.S.C. 80a–8) requires 3https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/ at: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PDF/?uri=CELEX:02012R0648- PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202601-3235-007 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(57). 20250117&qid=1763483367377. 12

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the European Commission Delegated of the AMF, pursuant to which an provider and an outsourcing register outsourcing of clearing operations to a have been put in place. Regulation (EU) No 153/2013; and (iii) LCH SA proposes a new Article third party entity may be permitted make changes necessary to implement 2.2.5.4 which will provide that a subject to requirements to be met by the certain provisions of Regulation (EU) Clearing Member outsourcing all or part relevant Clearing Member and its 2021/23 of the European Parliament and of its clearing operations shall not be subcontractor. of the Council of 16 December 2020 Further, LCH SA is proposing to relieved of its liabilities or (‘‘CCP Recovery and Resolution amend the Rule Book’s definition of responsibilities as a Clearing Member Regulation’’) that are applicable to 5 with respect to the outsourced activities LCH SA Contribution, which is an central counterparties (‘‘CCPs’’) or modify its relationship with, or amount contributed by a Clearing authorized under EMIR (the ‘‘Proposed obligations to, Clients. Member that LCH SA may use to offset Rule Change’’). 6 LCH SA proposes a new Article Damage incurred by LCH SA as a result The text of the Proposed Rule Change 2.2.5.5, which will provide that, in of a declaration of an Event of Default has been annexed as Exhibit 5. 7 connection with applying for a prior by a Clearing Member, in order to The implementation of the Proposed authorization for the outsourcing remove the cap on this amount and also Rule Change will be contingent on LCH arrangement, the Clearing Member and make an express reference to the SA’s receipt of all necessary regulatory its outsourcing provider must sign a amount calculated in accordance with approvals. letter of undertakings pursuant to the 8 EMIR. terms of a template provided by LCH SA LCH SA is also proposing to amend II. Clearing Agency’s Statement of the and that Clearing Member must ensure the Rule Book to comply with certain Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the that the outsourcing provider has requirements of the CCP Recovery and formally agreed that the AMF, the Resolution Regulation. For this purpose, In its filing with the Commission, ´ ˆ Autorite de Contro le Prudentiel et de LCH SA included statements concerning ´ Chapter 4 (Recovery and Resolution) in solution, or any other equivalent Rethe purpose of and basis for the Risk Title I (General Provisions & Legal foreign authority as that term is defined Policies and discussed any comments it Framework) of the Rule Book and to add under the French Monetary and received on the Risk Policies. The text new related defined terms, as further Financial Code, have access, including of these statements may be examined at described below. on site, to information regarding the places specified in Item IV below. outsourced activities as necessary for A. Proposed Revisions to the Rule Book LCH SA has prepared summaries, set the fulfilment of their mission. The forth in sections A, B, and C below, of i. Outsourcing by Clearing Members proposed new Article 2.2.5.5 will also the most significant aspects of such provide that where the outsourcing LCH SA proposes to amend Article statements. provider is not a Clearing Member, the 2.2.5.2 of the Rule Book to provide a Clearing Member shall ensure that the definition of ‘‘outsourcing of clearing A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s outsourcing service provider: (i) has the operations’’ and specify that Statement of the Purpose of, and capacity, authorization, systems and outsourcing providers can be other Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule control framework, expertise, and back- Clearing Members, a legal entity Change up mechanisms to provide the controlled by or controlling the Clearing outsourcing services; (ii) commits to Member, or any other third-party legal service quality comparable with the entity, in view of applying certain LCH SA is proposing to amend normal functioning of the service; (iii) outsourcing conditions to a provider Articles 2.2.5.2 and 2.2.5.3 of the Rule protects the confidentiality of that is not a Clearing Member. Book and incorporate new Articles information pertaining to the Clearing LCH SA proposes to amend Article 2.2.5.4 and 2.2.5.5 to modify the Member, its clients, and LCH SA; (iv) 2.2.5.3 of the Rule Book to provide that: requirements and conditions under informs the Clearing Member regarding (i) the outsourcing of clearing operations which a Clearing Member may any event that may have material impact is subject to the prior authorization of outsource its clearing operations in on the service provider’s capacity to LCH SA; (ii) such authorization may be order to comply with new requirements perform the outsourced services and denied or withdrawn if the conditions to which LCH SA is subject pursuant to does not substantially modify the of or a failure in such arrangement Article 541–21 of the general regulations service without the Clearing Member’s could be such as to threaten or no longer prior approval; (v) provides the Clearing ensure the proper compliance by the Member with effective access to data The latest consolidated version can be found at: Clearing Member with its obligations 4https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/ related to the outsourced activities and pursuant to the Clearing Rules; (iii) the PDF/?uri=CELEX:02013R0153- to its business premisses and is able to authorization request must provide 20240307&qid=1763483974839. provide access to LCH SA as would details as to the clearing activities to be The latest consolidated version can be found at: 5 apply to the Clearing Member under the https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/ outsourced and the means of control PDF/?uri=CELEX:32021R0023. CDS Clearing Documentation; and (vi) and supervision available to the All capitalized terms not defined herein have complies with procedures set out by the 6 Clearing Member; and (iv) if the the same meaning as in the Rule Book in its version Clearing Member to monitor the outsourcing provider is not a Clearing as available on LCH SA’s website: https:// provision of outsourced services. www.lseg.com/en/post-trade/clearing/clearing- Member, the Clearing Member must resources/rulebooks/lch-sa#t-over-the-counter- ensure that the relevant risks have been ii. LCH SA Contribution Amount credit-default-swaps. assessed, a written agreement has been All capitalized terms not defined herein have LCH SA proposes to amend the 7 entered into with respect to the the same definition as in the Rule Book or definition of the term ‘‘LCH SA outsourcing, and a formalized policy for Procedures, as applicable. Contribution’’ from a fixed amount of The Proposed Rule Change was already control over the third-party outsourcing 8 Euro 20 million to an amount approved by the French competent authorities/AMF ´ determined by LCH SA from time to Decision relative a diverses modifications des re gles de fonctionnement de la chambre de compensation The latest version can be found at: https:// time in accordance with the 9LCH SA pour les services RepoClear, CDSClear et www.amf-france.org/en/eli/fr/aai/amf/rg/article/ requirements relating to the calculation DigitalAssetClear | AMF/decision-et-regles.pdf. 541-21/20210923/notes.

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and the setting aside of dedicated own plan. In addition, LCH SA proposes to or a payment that has the same resources under Article 45(4) of EMIR move to this new Article 1.4.1.1 the economic effect (the ‘‘VM Haircut and Article 35 of the European content of the former Section 2.4.4 of Tool’’). The Resolution Authority shall Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) the Rule Book, which specifies the calculate any such reduction using an No. 153/2013 with regard to regulatory conditions under which LCH SA may equitable allocation mechanism in technical standards on requirements for deviate from its recovery plan measures accordance with the CCP Recovery and central counterparties, which shall not and that in such case LCH SA shall Resolution Regulation which shall be be less than a floor amount of Euro 20 notify the Competent Authority. communicated to Clearing Members and LCH SA proposes to create a new million. The LCH SA Contribution is an the total net gains to be reduced shall be Article 1.4.2.1 of the Rule Book which proportional to the amounts due from amount contributed by a LCH SA that describes the conditions under which LCH SA. Clearing Members shall LCH SA may use to offset Damage the Resolution Authority may require themselves inform their Clients of the incurred by LCH SA as a result of a Non-Defaulting Clearing Members to application of the VM Haircut Tool and declaration of an Event of Default by a make a contribution in cash to LCH SA its consequences. LCH SA proposes to Clearing Member. of an amount determined by the expressly provide in this new Article iii. Recovery and Resolution Related Resolution Authority in proportion to 1.4.2.2 of the Rule Book that the Amendments its Contribution and up to twice the application of the VM Haircut Tool shall First, LCH SA is proposing to add amount equivalent to their Contribution. take effect and be immediately binding new definitions used in the new This contribution in cash may be on LCH SA and affected Clearing Articles of the Rule Book described applied to address: (i) an Event of Members from the moment at which the below. The new defined term ‘Non- Default, in which case the amount of the Resolution Authority takes such Default Event’, which is proposed to be contribution shall refer to the resolution action. Non-Defaulting used in the new Article 1.4.2.1, will be Contribution of the Clearing Member; or Clearing Members would not have any defined in accordance with article 2(9) (ii) a Non-Default Event, in which case claim against LCH SA or its successor of the CCP Recovery and Resolution the amount of the contribution shall entity arising from the reduction in Regulation as a scenario in which losses refer to the sum of the Contribution of payment obligations, save in the event are incurred by LCH SA for any reason the Clearing Member and any the Resolution Authority requires LCH other than an Event of Default, contribution to the default funds of LCH SA to reimburse Clearing Members including but not limited to, business, SA relating to clearing services other partly when such Resolution Authority custody, investment, legal or than the CDS Clearing Service. Non- finds that the level of reduction based operational failures or fraud, including Defaulting Clearing Members can be on the Provisional Valuation exceeds failures resulting from cyber-attacks. requested by the Resolution Authority the level of reduction required based on LCH SA proposes to specify that the to make a contribution in cash even the Definitive Valuation. Finally, LCH ´‘Resolution Authority’ is the Autorite de though all contractual obligations SA proposes explicitly to specify in the ˆ ´ solution and contro le prudentiel et de re requiring cash contributions from them same new Article 1.4.2.2 of the Rule any successor organization, being the have not been exhausted. Under Article Book that any residual outstanding competent resolution authority for LCH 26 of the CCP Recovery and Resolution payable amount that would not be SA under French law in accordance Regulation, this contribution in cash can subject to the VM Haircut Tool will with Article L. 612–1 of the French be applied on the basis of a provisional remain owed to the Non-Defaulting Monetary and Financial Code. The term valuation (the ‘‘Provisional Valuation’’). Clearing Member. ‘Resolution Measure’, which is In this case, the Resolution Authority LCH SA proposes to create a new proposed to be used in the new Article shall ensure that a definitive valuation Article 1.4.2.3 of the Rule Book to 1.4.2.7, is intended to be defined as the is carried out as soon as possible (the indicate that the Resolution Authority application of any resolution tool by the ‘‘Definitive Valuation’’). The new may suspend any payment or delivery Resolution Authority as set out in Article 1.4.2.1 of the Rule Book will obligations of LCH SA if it is placed Articles 27 (1), 29, 30, 31, 33, 40 and 41 provide that the Resolution Authority under resolution from the publication of of CCP Recovery and Resolution may require LCH SA to reimburse to the notice provided for in Article 72 of Regulation or the exercise by the Clearing Members the possible excess the CCP Recovery and Resolution Resolution Authority of a resolution amount of the contribution in cash Regulation (the ‘‘Notice’’) until the end power pursuant to Articles 48 to 58 of arising after the calculation of the of the working day following that CCP Recovery and Resolution publication. Any payment or delivery Definitive Valuation. Finally, where a Regulation. Finally, LCH SA proposes to that would have been due during this Non-Defaulting Clearing Member would make some editorial amendments suspension period will be due not pay the required contribution in consisting in updating: (i) the definition cash, LCH SA could be required by the immediately upon expiry of the same of ‘website’ to provide the updated link Resolution Authority to notify the suspension period. to the website of LSEG; and (ii) the occurrence of an Event of Default to that automatic cross-reference included in Article 1.4.2.4 of the Rule Book which Non-Defaulting Clearing Member and the definitions of ‘Weekly Backloading would provide that the Resolution use its Initial Margin and Contribution Authority may suspend the termination Start Day’ and ‘Weekly Backloading up to the required amount of the rights of any party to a contract with Novation Day’. contribution in cash. With respect to the new Chapter 4 LCH SA proposes to create a new LCH SA if LCH SA is placed under (Recovery and Resolution) in Title I Article 1.4.2.2 of the Rule Book to resolution from the publication of the (General Provisions & Legal Framework) provide the conditions under which the Notice until the end of the working day of the Rule Book, LCH SA proposes to Resolution Authority can reduce LCH which follows that publication, create a new Article 1.4.1.1 of the Rule SA’s payment obligations to Non- provided that the payment and delivery Book which provides, pursuant to Defaulting Clearing Members where obligations and the provision of Article 9 of the CCP Recovery and such obligations arise from gains due in Collateral continue to be performed. LCH SA proposes to create a new Resolution Regulation, that LCH SA accordance with LCH SA’s processes for Article 1.4.2.5 of the Rule Book to establishes and maintains a recovery paying Variation Margin, NPV Amount

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indicate that the Resolution Authority by LCH SA and also, by ensuring that such Clearing Member would not be has the power to reduce, including to LCH SA believes that the Proposed discharged of its responsibilities with reduce to zero, the principal amount of Rule Change is consistent with the respect to the outsourced activities, the or outstanding amount due in respect of requirements of Section 17A of the Proposed Rule Change remains debt instruments or other unsecured Exchange Act and the regulations 10 consistent with the provisions of liabilities of LCH SA if it is placed thereunder, including the standards Exchange Act Section 17A(b)(4)(B) under resolution. under Exchange Act Rule 17ad–22. 11 especially on the operational capability Exchange Act Section 17A(b)(3)(A) 12 required for any Clearing Agency requires, among other things, that a Article 1.4.2.6 of the Rule Book to list participant. clearing agency must have the capacity the following other tools that the Exchange Act Rule 17ad–22(e)(4)(i) to be able to facilitate the prompt and 14Resolution Authority may implement provides that a clearing agency must accurate clearance and settlement of under the CCP Recovery and Resolution establish, implement, maintain, and securities transactions and derivative Regulation, individually or in any enforce written policies and procedures agreements, contracts, and transactions combination: (i) the position and loss reasonably designed to, among other for which it is responsible, to safeguard allocation tools; (ii) the write-down and things, effectively identify, measure, securities and funds in its custody or conversion tools; (iii) the sale of monitor, and manage its credit control or for which it is responsible, business tool; and (iv) the bridge tool. exposures to participants and those and to comply with the Exchange Act LCH SA proposes that the same new arising from its payment, clearing, and and the rules and regulations Article 1.4.2.6 of the Rule Book specifies settlement processes, including by thereunder. By establishing a relevant that, prior to the application of these maintaining sufficient financial and compliant framework allowing any tools, the Resolution Authority shall resources to cover its credit exposure to Clearing Member, when necessary, to each participant fully with a high degree enforce any existing and outstanding outsource any clearing activity in order of confidence, including collateral rights of LCH SA or parties other than to be more operationally efficient, this requirements and limits to cover the Clearing Members that would result in will definitely contribute to the prompt clearing agency’s credit exposure to the provision of financial support to and accurate clearance of the relevant each participant family fully. A LCH SA. transactions in accordance with the 15 covered clearing agency’s written provisions of Exchange Act Section LCH SA proposes to create a new policies and procedures must also be 17A(b)(3)(A). Article 1.4.2.7 of the Rule Book under reasonably designed to manage the Rule 17Ad–22(e)(3) requires a covered which each Clearing Member agrees to covered clearing agency’s operational clearing agency to establish, implement, be bound by the application of any risks by identifying the plausible maintain and enforce written policies resolution tool by the Resolution sources of operational risk, both internal and procedures reasonably designed to Authority as set out in articles 27(1), 29, and external, and mitigating their maintain a sound risk management 30, 31, 33, 40 and 41 of CCP Recovery impact through the use of appropriate framework for comprehensively and Resolution Regulation or the systems, policies, procedures, and managing legal, credit, liquidity, exercise by the Resolution Authority of controls. LCH SA believes that the operational, general business, 16a resolution power pursuant to articles Proposed Rule Change is consistent investment, custody, and other risks 48 to 58 of CCP Recovery and with the provisions of Exchange Act that arise in or are borne by the covered Resolution Regulation (a ‘‘Resolution Section 17A and Commission clearing agency. Through the proposed Measure’’) in respect of its assets, rights, regulations thereunder referenced above implementation of a number of obligations and liabilities. Further, each as the Proposed Rule Change would provisions required by the AMF or EU Clearing Member would acknowledge ensure LCH SA’s ability to comply with regulations (EMIR, CCP and Recovery that, pursuant to article 54 of CCP AMF rules regarding outsourcing of Resolution . . .), LCH SA is definitely Recovery and Resolution Regulation, clearing functions by Clearing Members trying to maintain a sound risk any Resolution Measure taken by the and to implement provisions of the CCP management framework for the CCP and Resolution Authority with respect to Recovery and Resolution Regulation its market participants that is LCH SA does not constitute an LCH which would strengthen the ability of contributing to manage regulatory, legal Default, provided that the substantive LCH SA to recover losses from Clearing and operational risks which is obligations under the contract, Members incurred by LCH SA resulting consistent with the requirements of Rule including payment and delivery from an Event of Default and certain 17Ad–22(e)(3). obligations, and the provision of Non-Default Events. Further, Exchange Act Section The Proposed Rule Change also collateral, continue to be performed. 17A(b)(4)(B) provides that a registered includes enhancements to the Rule clearing agency may deny participation B. Technical Amendments Book’s definition of LCH SA to, or condition the participation of, any Contribution and to the Rule Book’s person if such person does not meet The amendments to the Rule Book requirements regarding outsourcing of such standards of financial also contain the following technical clearing functions by Clearing Members responsibility, operational capability, clean-up changes: which are consistent with provisions of experience, and competence as are (i) in Article 2.3.3.3 a technical Exchange Act Rule 17ad–22 referenced prescribed by the rules of the clearing change would be made conforming to above with respect to limiting the agency. By specifying that any 13the proposed amendments to Articles clearing agency’s exposure to potential clearing operations partially or fully 2.2.5.2 and 2.2.5.3 regarding losses from defaults by its participants outsourced externally by the Clearing outsourcing by Clearing Members; and as well as with respect to operational Member will have to be duly authorised (ii) in Articles 4.3.3.1 and 4.4.3.6 risk management. technical changes would be made conforming to the proposed amendment 10 17 CFR 240.17ad–22. 17 CFR 240.17ad–22(e)(4)(i). 11 14to the definition of the term ‘‘LCH SA 15 U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(3)(A). 17 CFR 240.17ad–22(e)(4)(i). 12 15Contribution.’’ 15 U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(4)(B). 17 CFR 240.17ad–22(e)(17). 13 16

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proposed rule change should be LCH SA also believes the Proposed Clearing Members or other market Rule Change is consistent with Rule participants generally to engage in disapproved.P 17ad–22(e)(1),which requires LCH SA cleared transactions or to access LCH 17to establish, implement, maintain and SA’s clearing services. First, the enforce written policies and procedures Proposed Rule Change in respect of the reasonably designed to provide for a outsourcing framework applicable to the well-founded, clear, transparent, and clearing activities of a Clearing Member enforceable legal basis for each aspect of and in respect of the implementation of its activities in all relevant jurisdictions. the provisions of the CCP Recovery and In addition to being registered as a Resolution Regulation shall apply Clearing Agency with the SEC, LCH SA equally to all Clearing Members, is authorized to offer clearing services in irrespective of their membership the European Union pursuant to rules category hence do not permit unfair established under EMIR for CCPs. As a discrimination among the participants. result of the new AMF or EU regulations The new outsourcing framework aims to LCH SA, as a CCP authorized under replicate a framework which already rules-regulations/self-regulatory- EMIR, is required to amend and update applies to the banks and investment organization-rulemaking); or its rules to remain in full compliance firms established in the European with the adoption of these new Union, in respect of their banking and Regulations. The Proposed Rule Change investment services activities; thus, sec.gov. Please include file number SR– will ensure LCH SA’s rules are Clearing Members already apply this LCH SA–2026–002 on the subject line. consistent with the relevant laws and regulatory outsourcing framework to regulations applicable to CCPs their outsourced banking and authorized under EMIR, including the investment services activities and will CCP Recovery and Resolution simply need to extend these Regulation. LCH SA also believes that arrangements to their clearing activities. the legal basis for the Proposed Rule There will be no effect on the open Washington, DC 20549–1090. Change is clear and understandable to access model operated by LCH SA. The the relevant authorities, participants, Proposed Rule Change in respect of the All submissions should refer to file and participants’ customers as implementation of the provisions of the number SR–LCH SA–2026–002. This proposed, and the public disclosure of CCP Recovery and Resolution file number should be included on the the amendments to the Rule Book are Regulation aim to facilitate the transparent. enforcement of resolution cash calls and For all the reasons stated above, LCH of the reduction of the amount of any SA considers that the Proposed Rule gain payable to a non-defaulting Change is consistent with the Clearing Member provided by such requirements of Section 17A of the regulation and to which LCH SA is internet website (http://www.sec.gov/ Exchange Actand the regulations subject, as any other European central 18rules-regulations/self-regulatory- thereunder, including the standards counterparty. Therefore, LCH SA does organization-rulemaking). Copies of under Exchange Act Rule 17ad–22. not believe that the Proposed Rule 19such filing will be available for Change would impose a burden on B. Clearing Agency’s Statement on inspection and copying at the principal competition not necessary or Burden on Competition office of LCH SA and on LCH SA’s appropriate in furtherance of the website at http://www.lch.com/ Exchange Act Section 17A(b)(3)(I) purposes of the Exchange Act. resources/rules-and-regulations/ requires that the rules of a clearing proposed-rule-changes-0. C. Clearing Agency’s Statement on agency not impose any burden on

Comments on the Proposed Rule competition not necessary or Do not include personal identifiable Change Received From Members, appropriate in furtherance of the information in submissions; you should Participants or Others purposes of the Exchange Act.LCH submit only information that you wish 20SA does not believe that the Proposed to make available publicly. We may Written comments were not and are Rule Change would impose burdens on redact in part or withhold entirely from not intended to be solicited with respect competition that are not necessary or to the Proposed Rule Change and none appropriate in furtherance of the have been received by LCH SA. purposes of the Exchange Act. The protection. Proposed Rule Change would ensure All submissions should refer to file LCH SA’s ability to comply with AMF number SR–LCH SA–2026–002 and rules regarding outsourcing of clearing Within 45 days of the date of functions by Clearing Members, EMIR 16, 2026. publication of this notice in the Federal regarding LCH SA’s Contribution and Register or within such longer period CCP Recovery and Resolution up to 90 days (i) as the Commission may Regulation regarding the designate if it finds such longer period implementation of the required changes 21to be appropriate and publishes its to the Rule Book, but would not reasons for so finding or (ii) as to which significantly affect the ability of the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will: (A) by [FR Doc. 2026–05851 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] 17 CFR 240.17ad–22(e)(1). order approve or disapprove such 1718proposed rule change, or (B) institute 17 CFR 240.17ad–22. 19proceedings to determine whether the 15 U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(3)(I). 2120

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transactions may occur, to prevent performance of the functions of the SEC, inequitable pricing practices that could including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of harm a participating fund. 4[OMB Control No. 3235–0214] Rule 17a–7(e) requires the board of the SEC’s estimate of the burden directors of a fund to make, adopt, and imposed by the proposed collection of approve changes to procedures Activities; Proposed Collection; reasonably designed to ensure that the the methodology and the assumptions Comment Request; Extension: Rule conditions of the rule have been used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 17a–7—Exemption of Certain Purchase satisfied for purchases and sales effected or Sale Transactions Between an in reliance on the rule. In addition, the be collected; and (d) ways to minimize Investment Company and Certain rule requires that the fund maintain and Affiliated Persons Thereof preserve permanently a written copy of information on respondents, including Upon Written Request, Copies Available the procedures adopted by the board. through the use of automated, electronic From: Securities and Exchange Under the rule, the board is required to Commission, Office of FOIA determine, at least on a quarterly basis, information technology. Services, 100 F Street NE, that all affiliated transactions effected Please direct your written comments Washington, DC 20549–2736 during the preceding quarter in reliance on this 60-Day Collection Notice to Notice is hereby given that, pursuant on the rule were made in compliance Austin Gerig, Director/Chief Data to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 with these established procedures. The Officer, Securities and Exchange (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities rule requires the fund to maintain Commission, c/o Tanya Ruttenberg via and Exchange Commission (SEC or written records of this board email to PaperworkReductionAct@‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments determination and each rule 17a–7 sec.gov by May 26, 2026. There will be on the proposed collection of transaction for a period of not less than a second opportunity to comment on information under rule 17a–7 [17 CFR six years. The Commission’s this SEC request following the Federal 5270.17a–7].Rule 17a–7, as examination staff uses these records to 1 Register publishing a 30-Day subsequently amended on several evaluate for compliance with the rule. Submission Notice. occasions, provides an exemption from Compliance with rule 17a–7 is required section 17(a) of the Act for purchases to obtain or retain benefits. and sales of securities between funds We estimate that approximately 446 Sherry R. Haywood, that are affiliated persons(‘‘first-tier funds use rule 17a–7 to make cross 2 Assistant Secretary. affiliate’’) of a registered investment trades annually. Based on 6 [FR Doc. 2026–05891 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] company (‘‘fund’’) or an affiliated conversations with fund representatives person of that first-tier affiliate and the Commission’s experience with (‘‘second-tier affiliate’’), or between a the use of rule 17a–7, we estimate that fund and a first- or second-tier affiliate the recordkeeping burden of compliance other than another fund, when the with rule 17a–7 is approximately 5 affiliation arises solely because of a hours per respondent. This time is common investment adviser (or advisers spent, for example, maintaining various [Release No. 34–105064; File No. SR– that are affiliated persons of each other), records of rule 17a–7 transactions and CBOE–2026–024] director, or officer. The exemption is materials connected to the board’s subject to conditions intended to determination of compliance. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe eliminate the likelihood of Accordingly, we calculate the total Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of overreaching. The rule permits funds estimated annual internal burden of Proposed Rule Change To Amend and other companies under common complying with rule 17a–7 to be Certain of Its Rules Regarding management to trade securities with approximately 2,230 hours. We estimate Complex Orders and Complex Order each other and thus to avoid brokerage the annual external costs to be Auctions To Accommodate Stop-Limit commissions.The rule also limits the $1,659,120. 3 Complex Orders and Establish Stop prices at which purchase and sale Complex Order Auctions (‘‘SCOA’’) as sponsor, and a person is not required to a New Type of Auction Mechanism respond to, a collection of information See Exemption of Certain Purchase or Sale 1Transactions Between Affiliated Registered Investment Companies; Investment Company Act Control Number. Release No. 4697 (Sept. 8, 1966) [31 FR 12092 (Sept. Written comments are invited on: (a) 16, 1966)]. whether this proposed collection of Under section 2(a)(3) of the Act, ‘‘affiliated (‘‘Act’’), and Rule 19b–4 thereunder, 2 1 2person’’ of another person means: notice is hereby given that on March 9, ‘‘(A) any person directly or indirectly owning, 2026, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Exchange’’ controlling, or holding with power to vote, 5 per or ‘‘Cboe Options’’) filed with the See rule 17a–7(b). centum or more of the outstanding voting securities 4of such other person; (B) any person 5 per centum Rule 17a–7(g) requires the written record of the 5or more of whose outstanding voting securities are affiliated transaction to include the following (‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed directly or indirectly owned, controlled, or held information: a description of the security purchased rule change as described in Items I, II, with power to vote, by such other person; (C) any or sold, the identity of the person on the other side and III, below, which Items have been person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled of the transaction, the terms of the purchase or sale by, or under common control with, such other transaction, and the information or materials upon prepared by the Exchange. The person; (D) any officer, director, partner, copartner, which the board determined that the purchase or Commission is publishing this notice to sale complied with the procedures set by the board. or employee of such other person; (E) if such other solicit comments on the proposed rule person is an investment company, any investment This estimate is based on the average of the 6 change from interested persons. adviser thereof or any member of an advisory board number of active registrants/trusts as of December thereof; and (F) if such other person is an 2023, 2024, and 2025 that indicated on Form N– unincorporated investment company not having a CEN filings received through March 15, 2026 that board of directors, the depositor thereof.’’ 1at least one of their funds/series rely on rule 17a– See rule 17a–7(d). 7. 23

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1. Self-Regulatory Organization’s proposes an administrative change to limit complex orders will become limit Statement of the Terms of Substance of Rule 5.33(b) to make a grammatical orders when certain trigger conditions the Proposed Rule Change correction. are met, one of which involves Market- A ‘‘complex order’’ is an order or Maker quotes in the individual legs of Cboe Exchange, Inc. (the ‘‘Exchange’’ quote involving the concurrent a complex order. Therefore, the or ‘‘Cboe Options’’) proposes to amend execution of two or more different series Exchange proposes to adopt the new certain of its rules regarding complex in the same underlying equity security term ‘‘Market-Maker SBBO’’ to mean the orders and complex order auctions to or index (the ‘‘legs’’ or ‘‘components’’ of accommodate stop-limit complex orders best bid and offer on the Exchange the complex order), for the same and establish Stop Complex Order calculated using only appointed Market- account, occurring at or near the same Auctions (‘‘SCOA’’) as a new type of Maker quotes in the individual legs of time and for the purpose of executing a auction mechanism. The text of the a complex order. The Exchange believes particular investment strategy with no proposed rule change is provided in that the use of the Market-Maker SBBO more than the applicable number of Exhibit 5. is preferable because it insulates stop- legs. A ‘‘Stop-Limit’’ order is an order The text of the proposed rule change 3 limit complex orders from inappropriate to buy (sell) that becomes a limit order is also available on the Commission’s 4 triggering events that could otherwise be when the consolidated last sale price website (https://www.sec.gov/rules/ caused by including non-Market-Maker (excluding prices from complex order sro.shtml), the Exchange’s website single-leg limit orders into the SBBO. trades if outside the NBBO) or NBB (https://www.cboe.com/us/options/ Specifically, using the Market-Maker (NBO) for a particular option contract is regulation/rule_filings/bzx/), and at the SBBO will help avoid cascading events equal to or above (below) the specified principal office of the Exchange. stop price. Currently, the Exchange where a customer enters a single-leg 5II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s offers stop-limit functionality for simple order with a limit price that is higher Statement of the Purpose of, and orders only. The Exchange proposes to than the current best Market-Maker bid. Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule extend this functionality to complex Using the SBBO inclusive of single-leg Change orders, thereby creating stop-limit customer orders could cause resting complex orders for options. In its filing with the Commission, the complex stop limit orders to trigger on Taking into consideration the growth Exchange included statements SBBOs that are not reflective of liquidity of daily expiring options, the Exchange concerning the purpose of and basis for provider price levels, which could harm believes that market participants will the proposed rule change and discussed complex stop limit customers. Further, use stop-limit complex orders to more any comments it received on the the execution of the first stop-limit efficiently manage the short side of a proposed rule change. The text of these complex order(s) that are complex order. The Exchange statements may be examined at the inappropriately triggered by inclusion of understands market participants places specified in Item IV below. The a non-Market-Maker order into the currently may enter a stop-limit order Exchange has prepared summaries, set SBBO may in turn trigger a second on the short leg of a complex order forth in sections A, B, and C below, of investor’s stop limit order with a more while managing the long leg separately. the most significant aspects of such aggressive stop price, and so on, thereby A stop-limit complex order will provide statements. creating a cascading event of market participants with the ability to A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s inappropriately-triggered customer stop- manage both the long and short legs Statement of the Purpose of, and simultaneously. limit orders. The Exchange believes that To establish stop-limit complex Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule limiting the trigger condition, as orders, the Exchange proposes to add Change described below, to quotes from Market- ‘‘stop-limit complex order’’ in Rule Makers will be more reflective of the 5.33(b) as a new instruction type that market value and provide a more The Exchange proposes to amend the System will accept as a complex authentic market valuation to determine 6certain Exchange rules regarding order and ‘‘Market-Maker SBBO’’ as a if a stop-limit complex order should be complex orders and complex order new term in Rule 5.33(a). As a new type triggered. auctions to establish stop-limit complex of complex order, a stop-limit complex A stop-limit complex order will orders as a type of complex order and order means a complex order to buy or become a limit order when either (i) the SCOA as a type of auction mechanism sell, as the case may be, two or more Market-Maker SBBO or a trade price for that will facilitate auctions for stop-limit different series in the same underlying complex orders. Specifically, the a trade that occurs in the same complex equity security or index, which are the Exchange proposes to amend Rule 5.33 strategy is equal to or higher (lower) ‘‘legs’’ or ‘‘components’’ of the complex to (1) define stop-limit complex orders order, for the same account, occurring at than the stop-limit price, or (ii) the same and SCOA, as well as additional terms or near the same time and for the side bid (ask) of the underlying equity needed to support stop-limit complex purpose of executing a particular security or the underlying index level, orders and SCOA, (2) describe SCOA investment strategy with no more than as the case may be, is equal to or higher processing as a new type of auction for the applicable number of legs. Stop- (lower) than the designated stop-limit complex orders, and (3) broaden the price or if a complex trade price is equal existing naming convention for auction to or higher (lower) than the stop-limit See Rule 1.1. 3communications to include SCOA while See Rule 1.1, which states that a ‘‘limit order’’ price. In other words, a complex-stop 4also updating certain auction references is an order to buy or sell a stated number of option limit order is a conditional order that contracts at a specified price or better. throughout to include SCOA. becomes a limit order when triggered by See Rule 5.6(c). Additionally, the Exchange proposed to 5 one of two conditions. Only one of the See Rule 1.1, which states that the term 6amend Rule 5.21(b), Rule 5.25(c), and ‘‘System’’ means the Exchange’s hybrid trading two possible trigger conditions can be Rule 5.34(c) to include SCOA in certain platform that integrates electronic and open outcry designated for a stop-limit complex references with other types of auctions, trading of option contracts on the Exchange, and order. Stop-limit complex orders may includes any connectivity to the foregoing trading thereby applying certain existing platform that is administered by or on behalf of the safeguards to SCOA. The Exchange also Exchange, such as a communications hub.

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For a stop-limit complex order with not be designated for bulk messages or Rule 5.33. Also, language in existing as orders Direct to PAR. Rule 5.33(d)(3)—Response Time Interval an underlying price designated as the To facilitate order processing for stop- is updated to Rule 5.33(d)(1)(C)— trigger condition, the order must be limit complex orders, the Exchange submitted with instructions that Response Time Interval for COA to proposes to establish SCOA as a new designate the price threshold of the clarify that occurrences of Response type of auction mechanism. The Time Interval in that subparagraph are underlying security or index as either (i) Exchange currently offers a variety of applicable to COA whereas occurrences at or above the underlying price or auction mechanisms which provide index level or (ii) at or below the of Response Time Interval in new Rule price improvement opportunities for 5.33(d)(2)(D) are applicable to SCOA. underlying price or index level. If the eligible orders but only one type of The Exchange proposes to further underlying security is an equity, the auction mechanism for complex orders, amend Rule 5.33(d) by adding ‘‘Stop SCOA is triggered when the same side Complex Order Auction (‘‘COA’’).The Complex Order Auction (SCOAs)’’ as bid (ask) of the underlying security is 8Exchange proposes SCOA as a second the second action [sic] type of auction equal to or higher (lower) than the type of auction mechanism for complex mechanism for complex orders, designated stop-limit price or if a last- orders, specifically stop-limit complex specifically (and solely) for stop-limit sale eligible trade price is equal to or orders, that is similar to COA. Like complex orders, as new subparagraph higher (lower) than the stop-limit price. COA, SCOA is intended to provide (d)(2). New Rule 5.33(d)(2)(A) If the underlying security is an index, opportunities for price improvements, establishes that a SCOA is triggered the SCOA is triggered when the but it is also designed to maximize when the trigger condition designated underlying index level is equal to or execution quantity, particularly given for a stop-limit complex order has been higher (lower) than the designated that one event may trigger multiple met. There are two possible trigger threshold price. The price threshold complex stop-limit orders. SCOA is the conditions for a stop-limit complex must be designated at a price that is auction mechanism for stop-limit order: the SBBO/trade price trigger higher (lower) than the current value of complex orders, and stop-limit complex condition and the underlying price the underlying security. orders are only eligible for SCOA trigger condition. However, only one of Once the trigger condition designated processing (in other words, all triggered the two possible types of trigger for a stop-limit complex order is met, a stop-limit complex orders will be conditions may apply to a stop-limit SCOA will be initiated, and the System processed in a SCOA). Consequently, complex, and the trigger condition type will send an auction message to all Rule 5.33(b)(5)(A) is amended to state is determined when a stop-limit subscribers that receive auction that a stop-limit complex order is not complex order is submitted by the messages. An auction message will COA-eligible. User.If no trigger condition type is identify the auction ID, instrument ID, 9To add SCOA to Rule 5.33 as a new designated when a stop-limit complex quantity, and side of the market of the type of auction mechanism for stop- order is submitted, the default trigger stop-limit complex order. If a single limit complex orders, the Exchange condition will be applied, as described stop-limit complex order is triggered, proposes to add the term ‘‘Stop below. the SCOA starting auction price will be Complex Order Auction’’ or ‘‘SCOA’’ as For a stop-limit complex order with the less aggressive of the order’s limit a new definition in Rule 5.33(a) and the SBBO/trade price trigger condition, price or the opposite side SBBO. In detail SCOA and SCOA processing in the trigger condition is met when either addition to addressing a single stop- Rule 5.33(d). Rule 5.33(d) currently (i) the same side Market-Maker SBBO is limit complex order, SCOA is an details COA and COA processing. Since equal to or higher (lower) than the stop- auction mechanism designed to both COA and SCOA are auction limit price or (ii) a trade occurs in the effectively manage order handling in the mechanisms for complex orders, the same complex instrument at a price event that multiple stop-limit complex Exchange proposes to rename Rule equal to or higher (lower) than the stop- orders with the same trigger event are 5.33(d) from ‘‘Complex Order Auctions limit price. The SBBO/trade price elected simultaneously, which has been (COAs)’’ to ‘‘Auction Types for Complex trigger condition will be the trigger observed for simple complex [sic] Orders’’ and relocate all existing COA condition for a SCOA if the SBBO/trade orders. If multiple stop-limit complex provisions currently in Rule 5.33(d) to price trigger condition is designated as orders in the same complex instrument Rule 5.33(d)(1). Additionally, SCOA such when an order is submitted or if are triggered by the same trigger event, will utilize the same system no trigger condition is designated at the such orders are bundled into the same functionality for order entry and time of order submission since the SCOA, as stated in new Rule messaging as COA. Consequently, the SBBO/trade price trigger condition 5.33(d)(2)(B). For multiple stop-limit existing naming convention found in functions as the default trigger complex orders in the same SCOA with Rule 5.33 for order entry, including condition. Stop-limit complex orders the same trigger event, the SCOA transaction ID, and auction messaging comprised of legs in different groups of starting auction price will be the less that currently reference COA (e.g., COA series in a class that designate the aggressive of either the most aggressive messages) is broadened by replacing the SBBO/Trade Price trigger condition will limit price of the orders in the SCOA or existing ‘‘COA’’ designation with only trigger a SCOA if a trade occurs at the opposite side SBBO. ‘‘auction’’ throughout Rule 5.33. For or better than the stop price. As an If multiple stop-limit complex orders example, instances of ‘‘COA messages’’ example, for stop-limit complex orders are received for the same complex throughout Rule 5.33 are replaced with with both SPX and SPXW leg strategy but with different trigger ‘‘auction messages’’ so as to apply to components that have the SBBO/Trade conditions, such orders will not be both COA and SCOA messages within Price trigger condition, the SCOA will bundled into the same SCOA. Instead, only trigger if a trade occurs at or better multiple stop-limit complex orders in See Rule 5.6(b), which defines a ‘‘Direct to PAR’’ than the stop price. 7the same complex strategy but with order as an order a User designates to be routed different trigger events will be processed directly to a specified PAR workstation for manual handling. A PAR workstation is an Exchange- as separate SCOAs. SCOAs may process See Rule 1.1, which states that the term ‘‘User’’ 9provided order management tool for use on the means any TPH or Sponsored User who is concurrently, and the System may Exchange’s trading floor. authorized to obtain access to the System pursuant initiate a SCOA in a complex strategy See Rule 5.33. to Rule 5.5. 8

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compounded if legging is included and even though another SCOA in that terminate a SCOA prior to end of the is further compounded if any of the complex strategy is ongoing. Response Time Interval. Proposed Rule 5.33(b)(2)(D) defines Similar to COA,a SCOA may be legging events trip risk control limits for 12‘‘Response Time Interval’’ for SCOA as terminated early if orders are received the single-leg book participants the period of time during which Users in a leg of the stop-limit complex order (particularly for Market-Makers who may submit responses to the auction that would improve the SBBO on the rely heavily on risk controls). The message. The Exchange will establish same side as the SCOA order to a price Exchange notes if the SCOA orders the Response Time Intervals for SCOA better than the limit price of any of the aren’t filled in the auction, then they on a class-by-class basis, and as orders in the SCOA. A SCOA may also will be added to the COB in sequence provided in new Rule, the duration of be terminated early if an order is and individually eligible for legging at the response time interval may not received in a leg of the stop-limit that point (as they are ultimately just exceed 1000 milliseconds. Auction complex order that would join or complex limit orders at that point). If Responses to SCOA will be substantially improve the SBBO on the same side of there are any unfilled order(s) in a similar to Auction Responses to COA, the SCOA order to a price equal to the SCOA after allocating Auction and consequently, the process of limit price of any of the orders in the Responses and unrelated orders resting submitting Auction Responses for SCOA SCOA and cause any component of the in the COB, the System will use an in Rule 5.33(b)(2)(E) is substantially SBBO to be represented by a Priority iteration process to attempt to fill the similar to the process of submitting Customer.In either case of early remaining orders of the initial SCOA. 13Auction Responses for COA in Rule termination, the SCOA will be Upon completion of the initial SCOA, 5.33(b)(1)(D). As is the case for COA, the terminated by the System and any unfilled order(s) will iterate through Exchange will determine on a class-by- unexecuted orders resulting from the additional SCOAs at incrementally more class basis if all Users are eligible to termination will be entered into the aggressive starting prices, as stated in submit Auction Response(s) or if only COB, if eligible, in accordance with new the Exchange’s technical specifications, Marker-Makers with an appointment in Rule 5.33(d)(2)(E)(iii). until all orders are filled, their limit the class and TPHs acting as agent for Since other orders received in a leg of price has been reached, or the current orders resting at the top of the COB the complex order may result in early opposite side SBBO price has been used 10in the relevant complex strategy may termination of a SCOA as described as the last auction start price. The submit Auction Response(s). An above, the Exchange recognizes it is System enters any unexecuted portion Auction Response must specify the possible that market activity may be of a SCOA order that does not execute price, size, side of the market and used to interfere with SCOA processing at the end of the SCOA iterations into auction ID for the SCOA that the in a way that is contrary to just and the COB, if eligible for entry, and Auction Response is in response to. equitable principles of trade in the applies a timestamp based on the time Auction Response(s) with a permissible markets. Consequently, the Exchange it enters the COB. The System cancels Capacity in the applicable minimum proposes to amend Interpretations and or rejects any unexecuted portion of a increment during the Response Time Policies .03 to Rule 5.33 to include SCOA order that does not execute at the Interval will be accepted by the System. SCOA so that if the Exchange identifies end of the SCOA iterations if not Auction Responses may be for a a pattern or practice of order eligible for entry into the COB, in quantity that is more than the SCOA submissions by a TPH that results in accordance with the instructions for the order. The System will aggregate the early termination of a SCOA(s) because stop-limit complex order. size of Auction Responses submitted at such orders cause one of the conditions The Exchange proposes additional the same price for an EFIDand cap for early SCOA termination to be met, amendments to Rule 5.33 to apply 11the size of the aggregated Auction the actions of the TPH will be deemed certain existing provisions of the rule to Responses at the size of the SCOA order. conduct inconsistent with just and SCOA or add SCOA as an auction During the Response Time Interval, equitable principles of trade and a mechanism applicable to existing rule Auction Responses are not firm and can violation of Rule 8.1, as is currently the provisions. Specifically, the definition be modified or withdrawn at any time case for COA. of ‘‘Regular Trading’’ in Rule 5.33(a) is prior to the end of the Response Time New Rule 5.33(d)(2)(F) establishes the amended to add SCOA to the existing Interval. However, any modified processing of SCOA orders. Once the COA reference, thereby excluding Auction Response will be given a new Response Time Interval has ended, the complex orders processed through COA timestamp by the System, resulting in a System will execute a SCOA order, in or SCOA from the definition of regular loss of priority unless the modification whole or in part, against complex trading since complex orders processed was to decrease the size in the Auction contra-side interest by using an during the COA or SCOA process are Response. At the end of the Response allocation algorithm that will allocate not part of regular trading of complex Time Interval, Auction Responses are Auction Responses and unrelated orders orders. The Exchange also proposes to firm, and their price and size are resting in the COB to maximize amend Rule 5.33(b) to add SCOA to guaranteed. Auction Responses are not executed volume. The SCOA allocation references of COA since SCOA is treated displayed and may only execute against algorithm maximizes execution quantity in the same manner as COA regarding the SCOA order for which an Auction while optimizing price-improvement the Exchange’s determination of terms Response is submitted. The System will opportunity for stop-limit complex and Capacities. The instruction type 14cancel or reject any unexecuted Auction order customers. The Exchange notes of Stock-Option Order as provided in Responses or unexecuted portions at the that SCOA does not allow legging Rule 5.33(b)(5) is amended to state that, conclusion of the SCOA. In certain because the SCOA allocation algorithm like COA and other auction circumstances, the System will considers all available liquidity and has mechanisms, a nonconforming stock- multiple rounds. The complexity is option order is not eligible for SCOA See Rule 5.33(a), which defines ‘‘Complex 10Order Book’’ or ‘‘COB’’ as the Exchange’s electronic See existing Rule 5.33(d)(3) book of complex orders used for all trading See Rule 1.1 which states that ‘‘Capacity’’ 1214sessions. See Rule 1.1 which states that the term means the capacity in which a User submits an 13‘‘Priority Customer’’ means a person or entity that order, such as an order for the account of a Market- See Rule 1.1, which state that the term ‘‘EFID’’ 11means an Executing Firm ID. is a Public Customer and is not a Professional. Maker or Public Customer.

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Section 6(b) of the Act.processing. SCOA is added to COA Specifically, The Exchange also believes references in Rule 5.33(k) so that a the Exchange believes the proposed rule auctioning triggered stop-limit complex SCOA will end if any component or change is consistent with the Section orders through a SCOA will provide underlying security of a SCOA order is 6(b)(5) requirements that the rules of those orders with additional 16halted. an exchange be designed to prevent opportunities for price improvement fraudulent and manipulative acts and The Exchange also proposes to add and executions, particularly given that practices, to promote just and equitable SCOA to Rules 5.21, 5.25, and 5.34 to multiple stop-limit complex orders may principles of trade, to foster cooperation include SCOA with COA references be triggered by the same event. SCOA is and coordination with persons engaged regarding order handling, message necessary as a new auction mechanism in regulating, clearing, settling, traffic mitigation, and protection to accommodate stop-limit complex processing information with respect to, mechanisms and risk controls for order auctions because SCOA and facilitating transactions in complex orders. Specifically, the functionality that bundles multiple securities, to remove impediments to Exchange proposes to amend Rule orders is unique to the SCOA auction and perfect the mechanism of a free and 5.21(b)(3) to remove language limiting mechanism. The Exchange believes that open market and a national market response auctions for complex orders when multiple stop-limit complex system, and, in general, to protect and add SCOA to electronic order orders are triggered by the same event, investors and the public interest. handling during a limit up-limit down bundling into a single SCOA will have Additionally, the Exchange believes the state. The proposed amendment to Rule better execution outcomes than proposed rule change is consistent with 5.25(c) adds SCOA to the list of the processing multiple individual orders in the Section 6(b)(5) requirement that Exchange’s auction mechanisms, separate auctions. Pursuant to the 17the rules of an exchange not be designed thereby applying the message traffic proposed trigger process, the System to permit unfair discrimination between mitigation requirements for auction will initiate the SCOA process for all customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers. response processing to SCOA. The stop-limit complex orders once Exchange also proposes to amend Rule designated conditions are met. Through In particular, the Exchange believes 5.34(b) and (c) to include SCOA with the SCOA process, the Exchange intends the proposed change would remove existing references to COA to extend to allocate resting interest against impediments to and perfect the existing order and quote price auctioned stop-limit orders to maximize mechanism of a free and open market protection mechanisms and risk executed volume, thereby filling stop- and a national market system, and controls for complex order to SCOA limit complex orders to the extent protect investors and the public interest communications and processing. Under possible based on the auction responses by making available to investors a type proposed 5.34(c)(4)(B)(i), a User may received for the SCOA and resting of complex order that incorporates the specify whether volume or executions interest in the COB. The Exchange functionality of a stop-limit order. A in SCOA, in addition to existing auction believes this allocation method will stop-limit complex order can effectively mechanisms named in the rule, will benefit investors because it will result in be used by a market participant to count toward the User’s class, EFID, or execution of as many contracts of the replace manual monitoring and EFID Group limit. Option volume auctioned order(s) as possible. The management a market participant must resulting from SCOA processing may be Exchange believes that the proposal to currently engage in to gain the benefits excluded from certain risk monitor initiate a SCOA once the designated of stop-limit functionality. Market mechanism risk parameters, namely the trigger condition for a stop-limit participants may choose to execute a volume parameter in Rule complex order has been met removes transaction once certain market 5.34(c)(4)(A)(i) and the count parameter impediments to, and perfects the conditions are met as a way to help in Rule 5.34(c)(4)(A)(iii). Additionally, mechanisms of, a free and open market manage and reduce the risk of extreme under proposed rule 5.34(c)(4)(F), SCOA and a national market system and, in loss. Stop-limit complex orders provide is named as a type of complex order general, protects investors and the investors an execution and risk within the rule so that individual trades public interest because the Exchange management tool to execute transactions executed as part of a complex order will initiate a SCOA for a stop-limit without the manual monitoring needed response may be counted when complex order in accordance with the today. The addition of a stop-limit determining that the volume, notional, user’s instructions. Additionally, complex order gives market participants count, or risk trips limit as well as through the SCOA functionality that who wish to utilize this order type an percentage limit have been reached. Use bundles multiple stop-limit complex automated way of monitoring for of this functionality is optional, and a orders with the same trigger condition conditions in which they desire an User may continue to include into the same SCOA, SCOA processing execution to occur, thereby creating executions resulting from these will pursue price improvement through operational efficiencies for the market. exchange auctions in their risk its allocation algorithm that is designed The Exchange believes the proposed parameters. to maximize execution quantity while rules are appropriate in that complex The Exchange also proposes to make optimizing price-improvement orders are recognized by market a grammatical correction to Rule opportunity for customers. The participants as useful, both as an 5.33(d)(1)(D) to update ‘‘appointed’’ to proposed execution of SCOA orders investment and a risk management ‘‘appointment’’ when referencing the following the conclusion of a SCOA is strategy, and adding stop-limit order appointment of a Market-Maker. consistent with general principles of functionality to complex orders customer priority and protects the leg provides even greater utility. The markets. While SCOA orders may proposed rules will provide an efficient The Exchange believes the proposed execute against complex contra-side mechanism for carrying out investor rule change is consistent with the interest only, the prices of these strategies. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the executions must improve the SBBO if ‘‘Act’’) and the rules and regulations there is a Priority Customer representing 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). thereunder applicable to the Exchange 15 any leg on the Simple Book as required 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). and, in particular, the requirements of 16 by Rule 5.33(f)(2)(A)(iv). The proposed Id. 17

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stop-limit complex order rules also such responses will have a greater types. Additionally, the risk controls promote equal access by providing likelihood of fulfillment in larger and protection mechanisms are available to all Users and applied recipients of the Exchange’s data feeds quantities when such responses are at uniformly to all Users who may choose that include auction notifications with more competitive prices. Additionally, regarding risk controls the opportunity to interact with orders to utilize enhanced risk parameter and price protection mechanisms, the in a SCOA. settings. The Exchange again notes that the Exchange believes the proposed change Last, the Exchange believes correcting communication functionality for SCOA would remove impediments to and a grammatical error by replacing ‘‘appointed’’ with ‘‘appointment’’ in is the same as the existing functionality perfect the mechanism of a free and Rule 5.33(d)(1)(D) will eliminate for COA, providing Users with the open market and a national market ability to place a stop-limit complex confusion in this provision of the rule. system, and protect investors and the order if they so choose. When utilizing public interest by providing market B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s a stop-limit complex order, Users also participants with enhanced abilities to Statement on Burden on Competition have the choice to select the trigger manage their risk with respect to stop- The Exchange does not believe that condition for the order. Market limit complex orders on the Exchange. the proposed rule change will impose participants who wish to place a stop- The Exchange believes that the any burden on competition that is not limit complex order have the flexibility proposed rule change will protect necessary or appropriate in furtherance to choose one of two types of trigger investors and the public interest of the purposes of the Act. The conditions which, if met, would execute because the proposed extension of proposed rule change is intended to the stop-limit complex order for SCOA reasonability checks and the inclusion provide market participants with new processing. The trigger conditions rely of SCOA processing with drill-through voluntary functionality to automate a on certain option or underlying prices, protection as a risk monitoring manual monitoring process to determine or index levels. The Exchange believes mechanism will assist Users in when to execute an order in the event it is appropriate to use the Market- minimizing their risk exposure, thereby that a specific condition has been met. Maker SBBO for one of the trigger reducing the potential for disruptive, The Exchange does not believe that the conditions because it will help insulate market-wide events. The Exchange also proposed rule change will impose any a stop-limit complex order from being notes that the proposed amendment to burden on intramarket competition that triggered by an inappropriate trigger Rule 5.33(k) to cancel or reject all is not necessary or appropriate in event (such as one or more customer auction responses to a SCOA in the furtherance of the purposes of the Act, orders placed at an extreme price) that event that any component or underlying because stop-limit complex orders will could otherwise be caused by including security to a stop-limit complex order is be available to all Users and processed non-Market-Maker limit orders into the halted provides an addition layer of in the same manner. A stop-limit SBBO. Use of the Market-Maker SBBO protection to market participants by complex order is a type of complex as a triggering condition is intended to eliminating SCOA processing when order that is intended to achieve the help avoid cascading triggering events trading in underlying securities is not execution of a complex order that Users that could result from customer stop- available. SCOA will function in a can achieve today through manual limit complex orders with limit prices similar manner as COA with respect to monitoring and order submissions. that are not necessarily reflective of these protection and risk mechanisms, Stop-limit complex orders offer market market valuation. Use of the Market- as well as trading halts, and the participants an automated alternative to maker SBBO will help support greater proposed amendments are consistent this manual process. The proposed rule market stability and execution and with Cboe Rules as applicable to COA. change provides all Users with the Proposed amendments to Rules provides certain protections to market ability to submit a stop-limit complex 5.34(b) and (c) specifically include participants who wish to utilize stop- order, which will be processed through SCOA with safeguards that exist for limit complex orders. The Exchange SCOA once the trigger condition for the COA. The Exchange believes the believes the proposed changes to add order has been met. Use of a stop-limit proposed change to include SCOA in stop-limit complex orders and SCOA are complex order (as well as the trigger the auction mechanism types that allow not unfairly discriminatory, as the condition) will be voluntary and within Users to specify whethervolume abilities to place a stop-limit order and the discretion of a User, and a User may orexecutions in the various named respond to a SCOA auction message are continue to manage complex orders to auction mechanisms will count toward generally available to all Users. The achieve an execution of a complex order the User’s class, EFID, or EFID Group proposed rule change provides the under certain conditions in the same limitis reasonable because orders Exchange with the authority to manner they do today. Additionally, executed through these auction determine if all Users or only Market- SCOA messaging for an order will be mechanisms are subject to different Makers and certain TPHs may respond sent to all Users who are recipients of protections, such as price improvement to auction messages in alignment with auction messaging data, and all Users requirements, as compared to other Exchange authority for responses to generally may submit responses to the order types. As a result, these orders auction messages for COA, and the 18 auction if they so choose. have different risk considerations. The Exchange believes is appropriate to The Exchange does not believe the Exchange notes that this functionality is limit responses to Market-Makers and proposed rule change will impose any optional, and Users may continue to certain TPHs if it is necessary to burden on intermarket competition that include executions resulting from these incentivize those Market-Makers or is not necessary or appropriate in exchange auctions in their risk TPHs to provide liquidity and further furtherance of the purposes of the Act, parameters (as is the case today) if they encourage competition. If the Exchange as the proposed rule changes apply only prefer. Additionally, the Exchange were to limit responses to only Market- to a permissible User order instruction believes the proposed changes are not Makers and designated TPHs, the regarding how the Exchange will handle unfairly discriminatory, as the risk Exchange would do so to encourage and then execute an order. Stop-limit controls and protection mechanisms more competitive responses because that will be applied to SCOA are complex orders extend functionality currently available for other auction that is available today on the Exchange See Rule 5.33(d)(1)(D). 18

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rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the filing will in stop-limit orders for simple orders to Mortgage-Backed Securities Division be available for inspection and copying complex orders, and SCOA will utilize (‘‘MBSD’’) Clearing Rules (the ‘‘MBSD at the principal office of the Exchange. certain COA functionality that is Rules’’) and MBSD EPN Rules (the ‘‘EPN Do not include personal identifiable currently used on the Exchange. Rules,’’ and collectively with the GSD information in submissions; you should Additionally, to the extent that the Rules and the MBSD Rules, the submit only information that you wish proposed changes may make the ‘‘Rules’’) and (ii) make certain changes 5to make available publicly. We may Exchange a more attractive trading to harmonize the language in the GSD redact in part or withhold entirely from venue for market participants on other Rules, MBSD Rules and the EPN Rules exchanges, such market participants with each other and with the rules of may elect to become Exchange market FICC’s two clearing agency affiliates, protection. All submissions should refer participants. The Depository Trust Company (‘‘DTC’’) to file number SR–CBOE–2026–024 and and National Securities Clearing C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Corporation (‘‘NSCC’’). Statement on Comments on the 16, 2026. Proposed Rule Change Received From II. Clearing Agency’s Statement of the Members, Participants, or Others Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the The Exchange neither solicited nor 19received written comments on the proposed rule change. In its filing with the Commission, the clearing agency included statements [FR Doc. 2026–05845 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] concerning the purpose of and basis for Proposed Rule Change and Timing for the proposed rule change and discussed Commission Action any comments it received on the Within 45 days of the date of proposed rule change. The text of these publication of this notice in the Federal statements may be examined at the Register or within such longer period (i) places specified in Item IV below. The as the Commission may designate up to [Release No. 34–105065; File No. SR–FICC– clearing agency has prepared 90 days of such date if it finds such 2026–006] summaries, set forth in sections A, B, longer period to be appropriate and and C below, of the most significant Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed publishes its reasons for so finding or aspects of such statements. Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of (ii) as to which the Exchange consents, Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of the Commission shall: (a) by order (A) Clearing Agency’s Statement of the Proposed Rule Change To Make approve or disapprove such proposed Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Corrections, Clarifications and Certain rule change, or (b) institute proceedings Other Changes to the GSD Rules, to determine whether the proposed rule MBSD Rules, and EPN Rules change should be disapproved. FICC is proposing to (i) make certain corrections and clarifications in the Rules and (ii) make certain changes to (‘‘Act’’) and Rule 19b–4 thereunder, harmonize the language in the GSD 1 2notice is hereby given that on March 17, Rules, MBSD Rules and the EPN Rules 2026, Fixed Income Clearing with each other and with the rules of Corporation (‘‘FICC’’) filed with the FICC’s two clearing agency affiliates, DTC and NSCC. (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule FICC has conducted a review of its change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared Rules to improve transparency and by the clearing agency. FICC filed the consistency and to harmonize language proposed rule change pursuant to in its Rules with similar language in the rules/sro.shtml); or Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act and Rule Rules, By-Laws and Organization 319b–4(f)(4) thereunder. The Certificate of DTC (‘‘DTC Rules’’) and sec.gov. Please include file number SR– 4Commission is publishing this notice to the NSCC Rules & Procedures (‘‘NSCC CBOE–2026–024 on the subject line. solicit comments on the proposed rule DTC and NSCC have also Rules’’). 6change from interested persons. conducted similar reviews of their respective rulebooks. As a result of the I. Clearing Agency’s Statement of the reviews, FICC is proposing the Terms of Substance of the Proposed following changes to the Rules. Rule Change Washington, DC 20549–1090. FICC is proposing to (i) make certain All submissions should refer to file corrections and clarifications in the Each capitalized term used herein and not number SR–CBOE–2026–024. This file 5Government Securities Division otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth number should be included on the (‘‘GSD’’) Rulebook (the ‘‘GSD Rules’’), in the GSD Rules, MBSD Clearing Rules or the EPN Rules, as applicable, available at www.dtcc.com/ legal/rules-and-procedures. 19 Each capitalized term used herein and not 6 otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth 1 in the DTC Rules or the NSCC Rules, as applicable, 215 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). available at www.dtcc.com/legal/rules-and- 3internet website (https://www.sec.gov/ 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(4). procedures. 4

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GSD Rule 1 .............................................. Add the following defined terms to Rule 1 (Definitions) of the Rules which are used in the Rules but

are defined elsewhere in the Rules: Excess Capital Premium. VaR Floor. VaR Floor Percentage Amount. PCorrect a link to the SIFMA MRA in the definition of ‘‘SIFMA MRA’’. Change the definition of ‘‘Watch List’’ to reflect an expanded scale used for the Credit Risk Rating Matrix (‘‘CRRM’’). The CRRM is currently based on a scale of 1 through 7. The CRRM is also cur- rently calculated internally using a more granular scale of 1 through 18 which corresponds to the current 1 through 7 scale (e.g., credit rating 6 on the current scale is equivalent to credit ratings 12 and 13 on the more granular scale). The proposed changes would not change how Members are analyzed with respect to the Watch List.

GSD Rule 3A ........................................... Correct duplicative section reference, remove a reference to GSD Rule 31 (Distribution Facilities)

which Rule no longer references Distribution Facilities and correct the title of GSD Rule 42 (Exten- sion, Waiver or Suspension of Rules).

GSD Rule 3B ........................................... Remove the references to the Enforceability Opinion and Insolvency Opinion to add a more general

reference to opinions required by FICC for CCIT Members similar to the more general descriptions of opinion requirements for other GSD membership types. FICC reviews its opinion requirements for membership periodically and may not always require an enforceability or insolvency opinion and may require other opinions that are not listed in the GSD Rule. Correct the name of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991, remove a reference to Rule 31 (Distribution Facilities) which Rule no longer references Distribution Facilities and correct the title of GSD Rule 42 (Extension, Waiver or Suspension of Rules).

GSD Rule 4 .............................................. Remove ‘‘Registered’’ from ‘‘Registered Broker’’ and ‘‘Registered Dealer’’ to reflect the current de-

fined terms for Broker and Dealer.

GSD Rule 5 .............................................. Add ‘‘Customer’’ to ‘‘Executing Firm’’ in two places to reflect that the provision is referencing Exe-

cuting Firm Customers.

GSD Rule 8 .............................................. Clarify that Agent Clearing Members provide a representation that the Executing Firm Customer has

authorized the Agent Clearing Member to submit trade data rather than providing a copy of the written authorization.

GSD Rule 13 ............................................ Remove a reference to Section 3 which Section had been previously removed and correct the title of

GSD Rule 42 (Extension, Waiver or Suspension of Rules).

GSD Rule 22A ......................................... Change the phrase ‘‘Schedule for Deletion of Trade Data Submitted to the Comparison System’’ to

‘‘Schedule for Deletion of Trade Data From the Comparison System’’ to match the proposed changes to the name of that schedule referenced below.

GSD Rule 22B ......................................... Add a provision clarifying that in accordance with Section 17 of Rule 3A (Sponsoring Members and

Sponsored Members), Sponsored Members, in their capacities as such, are Members for purposes of Rule 22B (Corporation Default).

GSD Rule 22C ......................................... Correct the name of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991.

GSD Rule 33 ............................................ Remove the provision that Members shall be given 10 Business Days’ notice of any proposed

amendment to the Procedures to harmonize the language with a similar provision in NSCC Rule 33 (Procedures) and DTC Rule 27 (Procedures). The Procedures referenced in GSD Rule 33 (Pro- cedures) are subject to the rule change process applicable to FICC in its capacity as a registered clearing agency under Section 17A of the Act, and self-regulatory organization subject to Section a19 of the Act. FICC believes that a separate 10-Business Day notice requirement is neither nec- bessary nor practical because Members already receive adequate notice of any changes or pro- posed changes to such Procedures through the Act’s rule change process. In this context, the Pro- cedures referenced in GSD Rule 33 constitute ‘‘rules’’ of FICC for purposes of the Act that would require following the rule change process under the Act to change.

GSD Rule 35 ............................................ Revise the language to clarify the process used by FICC relating to financial reports and to har-

monize with similar language in MBSD Rule 26 (Financial Reports and Internal Accounting Re- ports), EPN Article V Rule 5 (Financial Reports), DTC Rule 15 (Reports) and NSCC Rule 35 (Fi- nancial Reports). These proposed changes are consistent with certain changes being proposed to MBSD Rule 26 and EPN Article V Rule 5 described below as FICC uses the same processes for GSD, MBSD and EPN. In addition, the changes will be consistent with language in NSCC Rule 35and changes that DTC is in the process of making to DTC Rule 15 as the same processes are cused by FICC, NSCC and DTC with respect to financial reports.

GSD Rule 36 ............................................ Revise to reflect that Funds-Only Settling Bank Members are entitled to the notification and comment

provisions in the Rule in addition to Members.

GSD Rule 38 ............................................ Remove unnecessary references to Sponsoring Member, Sponsored Member and CCIT Members as

those members are covered by the reference to ‘‘Member.’’

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GSD Rule 39 ............................................ Revise the Rule to clarify and to conform to harmonize similar language in DTC Rule 6 (Services),

NSCC Rule 39 (Reliance on Instructions), NSCC Rule 58 (Limitations on Liability), and MBSD Rule 30 (Limitations of Liability) to reflect that the Cross Guaranty Agreements contain obligations be- tween GSD and MBSD. The proposed changes include (i) removing specific references to the methods that are used to provide information or instructions to FICC, some of which are outdated, and (ii) adding a provision stating that, with respect to instructions given to FICC by a Member or its Agent, FICC is not responsible for the completeness or accuracy and shall have no liability for errors in the course of transmissions or recording of any transmissions or which may exist in any document or other media delivered to FICC, which changes are consistent with changes being pro- posed to MBSD Rule 30 as described below and consistent with language in DTC Rule 6, NSCC Rule 39, and NSCC Rule 58. The proposed changes also include (a) adding a reference to the Cross Guaranty Agreements with respect to liability between the GSD and MBSD divisions and (b) adding a provision stating that no Member shall be entitled to set off against any liability to FICC any liability FICC may have to such Member pursuant to GSD Rule 39, which proposed changes are consistent with provisions currently in MBSD Rule 30 and provisions relating to set off in NSCC Rule 58.

GSD Rule 40 ............................................ Capitalize ‘‘transactions’’ to reflect the defined term.

GSD Rule 44 ............................................ Use the correct title for the President and Chief Executive Officer and remove ‘‘of’’ for improved read-

ability.

GSD Rule 45 ............................................ Revise the language to clarify the process used by FICC relating to notices, remove outdated lan-

guage, harmonize to similar language in MBSD Rule 35 (Notices) consistent with changes being proposed to MBSD Rule 35 (Notices) as described below as FICC uses the same processes for GSD and MBSD. Correct reference relating to notices from GSD Rule 22 (Insolvency of a Member) to GSD Rule 22A (Procedures for When the Corporation Ceases to Act) which contains notice pro- visions.

GSD Schedule of Timeframes ................. Add reference to A.M. Clearing Fund call to reflect the commonly used name for the deadline ref-

erenced. GSD Schedule of GCF Repo Timeframes Separate out the line item for the beginning of the collateral allocation process and provide a further description of that process and separate out the line item for the deadline for Net Funds Payors to satisfy their cash obligations for clarity. PGSD Schedule of Sponsored GC Trade CCreate separate line items for times by which settlement output and margining output is made avail- Timeframes.able to Sponsoring Members and clarify the descriptions of those line items and remove ‘‘require- ments’’ to be consistent with similar language in the GSD Schedule of Timeframes. GSD Schedule for the Deletion of Trade Change the title to clarify that the data is being deleted from the Comparison System. Revise the lan- Data.guage to clarify that trade data (including Yield Comparison Trades) that have been compared but are not eligible for netting shall be deleted during the same processing cycle which such compari- son has occurred. Remove the sentence relating to notice of changes as the schedule is subject to notice provisions relating to rule changes (GSD Rule 36 (Rule Changes)) and to conform to other schedules which do not have separate notice provisions for changes. GSD Schedule of Required Match Data Capitalize titles of items in schedule for consistency. GSD Schedule of Required Data Sub-Capitalize titles of items in schedule for consistency. mission Items. GSD Schedule of Required and Other Change title of schedule to reflect that the schedule refers to CCIT items to reflect proposed lan- Data Submission Items for GCF Repo guage regarding CCIT Transactions. Remove language that no longer describes the GCF Repo Transactions.Transactions process and add language relating to CCIT Transactions.

GSD Schedule of Money Tolerances ...... Add ‘‘and at the end of the day’’ and ‘‘applicable at end of day’’ to clarify that the line items are appli-

cable at the end of the day. Move the language relating to Rule 10 (Enhanced Comparison Proc- esses Presumed Match Data) at the end of the schedule to clarify it applies to the entire schedule and clarify that the schedule does not apply to Netting-Eligible Auction Purchases, GCF Repo Transactions, CCIT Transactions and Sponsored GC Trades. GSD Schedule of GC Comparable Secu-Make ‘‘Federal Home Loan Bank’’ plural to reflect that there are multiple banks and add the word rities.‘‘Agent’’ in footnote to reflect the correct defined term for a Sponsored GC Clearing Agent Bank.

GSD Fee Structure .................................. Change ‘‘Non-Member’’ to lower case to reflect that it is not a defined term.

GSD Interpretive Guidance With Respect Add quotation marks around ‘‘Master Account’’ in two footnotes, remove a duplicative reference link To Settlement Finality. to location of Operating Circular 1 in a footnote and clarify that ‘‘Transfer’’ has the meaning ref- erenced in Operating Circular 7 for clarity and to harmonize language with MBSD Interpretive Guidance With Respect To Settlement Finality consistent with certain changes being proposed to the MBSD Interpretive Guidance with Respect to Settlement Finality described below.

a15 U.S.C. 78s. bSee Securities Exchange Act Release No. 104831 (Feb. 12, 2026), 91 FR 7567 (Feb. 18, 2026) (SR–NSCC–2026–002) (describes proposed c

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MBSD Rule 1 ....................... Revise definition of ‘‘Intraday Mark-to-Market Charge’’ to remove a reference to subsection (c) of the definition

which subsection no longer contains parameter adjustments. Clarify the definitions of ‘‘SBO’’ and ‘‘SBON’’ and remove the definition of ‘‘SBO Net Open Position’’ to clarify the meaning of those terms and to reflect proposed changes being made to those terms in MBSD Rule 6 (TBA Netting). Change the definition of ‘‘Watch List’’ to reflect an expanded scale used for the CRRM. The CRRM is currently based on a scale of 1 through 7. The CRRM is also currently calculated internally using a more granular scale of 1 through 18 which corresponds to the current 1 through 7 scale (e.g., a credit rating of 6 on the current scale is equivalent to the credit ratings 12 and 13 on the more granular scale). The proposed changes would not change how Members are analyzed with respect to the Watch List.

MBSD Rule 6 ....................... Clarify the language for the process relating to SBO-Destined Trades that cannot be offset.

MBSD Rule 14 ..................... Add ‘‘or’’ to ‘‘fine other charge’’ as a grammatical correction.

MBSD Rule 19 ..................... Add dashes in ‘‘time to time’’ and add a comma after ‘‘Members’’ for improved readability.

MBSD Rule 22 ..................... Replace the phrase ‘‘The foregoing notwithstanding’’ with ‘‘Notwithstanding the foregoing’’ for improved read-

ability.

MBSD Rule 26 ..................... Revise the language to clarify the process used by FICC relating to financial reports and internal accounting con-

trol reports and to harmonize with similar language in GSD Rule 35 (Financial Reports), EPN Article V Rule 5 (Financial Reports), DTC Rule 15 (Reports) and NSCC Rule 35 (Financial Reports). These proposed changes are consistent with certain changes being proposed to GSD Rule 35 described above and EPN Article V Rule 5 described below as FICC uses the same processes for GSD, MBSD and EPN. In addition, the changes will be consistent with language in NSCC Rule 35 * and changes that DTC is in the process of making to DTC Rule 15 as the same processes are used by FICC, NSCC and DTC with respect to financial reports.

MBSD Rule 27 ..................... Add comma after ‘‘proposal’’ to improve readability.

MBSD Rule 29 ..................... Replace ‘‘from’’ with ‘‘by’’ in the phrase ‘‘delivered to or from the Corporation’’ to improve readability.

MBSD Rule 30 ..................... Revise the Rule to clarify and to conform to harmonize similar language in DTC Rule 6 (Services), NSCC Rule

39 (Reliance on Instructions), NSCC Rule 58 (Limitations on Liability) and GSD Rule 39 (Limitations of Liabil- ity). The proposed changes include (i) removing specific references to the methods that are used to provide in- formation or instructions to FICC, some of which are outdated, and (ii) adding a provision stating that, with re- spect to instructions given to FICC by a Member or its Agent, FICC is not responsible for the completeness or accuracy and shall have no liability for errors in the course of transmissions or recording of any transmissions or which may exist in any document or other media delivered to FICC, which changes are consistent with changes being proposed to GSD Rule 39 described above and consistent with language in DTC Rule 6, NSCC Rule 39 and NSCC Rule 58.

MBSD Rule 34 ..................... Use the correct title for the President and Chief Executive Officer, add a comma and remove ‘‘or’’ for improved

readability.

MBSD Rule 35 ..................... Revise the language to clarify the process used by FICC relating to notices, remove outdated language and to

conform to similar language in GSD Rule 45 (Notices) consistent with changes being proposed to GSD Rule 45 as described above as FICC uses the same processes for GSD and MBSD.

MBSD Rule 36 ..................... Revise the language to conform to similar language in GSD Rule 46 (Interpretation of Terms) as FICC uses the

same processes for GSD and MBSD. MBSD Interpretative Guid-Revise the language to clarify the meaning of certain defined terms and to harmonize with similar language in ance With Respect to Set-GSD Interpretive Guidance with Respect to Settlement Finality consistent with certain changes being proposed tlement Finality.to the GSD Interpretive Guidance with Respect to Settlement Finality described above.

• See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 104831 (Feb. 12, 2026), 91 FR 7567 (Feb. 18, 2026) (SR–NSCC–2026–002) (describes proposed

C EPN R ROPOSEDHANGES TO ULES

EPN Article 1 Rule 1 ............ Add defined term ‘‘SEC’’ as that term is used in the EPN Rules elsewhere and not currently defined.

EPN Article III Rule 1 ........... Revise language relating to qualification and approval of applicants to clarify the approval process and require-

ments.

EPN Article V Rule 1 ........... Use the correct title for the President and Chief Executive Officer.

EPN Article V Rule 5 ........... Revise the language to clarify the process used by FICC relating to financial reports and to conform to similar

language in GSD Rule 35 (Financial Reports), MBSD Rule 26 (Financial Reports and Internal Accounting Con- trol Reports), DTC Rule 15 (Reports) and NSCC Rule 35 (Financial Reports). These proposed changes are consistent with certain changes being proposed to the GSD Rule 35 and MBSD Rule 26 described above as FICC uses the same processes for GSD, MBSD and EPN. In addition, the changes will be consistent with lan- guage in NSCC Rule 35 and changes that DTC is in the process of making to DTC Rule 15 as the same tprocesses are used by FICC, NSCC and DTC with respect to financial reports.

EPN Article V Rule 6 ........... Use the defined term ‘‘SEC’’ proposed to be added in EPN Article 1, Rule 1 (Definitions) for Securities and Ex-

change Commission.

EPN Article V Rule 9 ........... Replace ‘‘from’’ with ‘‘by’’ in the phrase ‘‘delivered to or from the Corporation’’ to improve readability.

EPN Article V Rule 10 ......... Use the defined term ‘‘SEC’’ proposed to be added in EPN Article 1, Rule 1 (Definitions) for Securities and Ex-

change Commission.

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EPN Article V Rule 16 ......... Revise the language to clarify the process used by FICC relating to notices, remove outdated language, and to

conform to similar language in GSD Rule 45 (Notices) and MBSD Rule 35 (Notices) as FICC uses the same processes for EPN, GSD and MBSD. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 104831 (Feb. 12, 2026), 91 FR 7567 (Feb. 18, 2026) (SR–NSCC–2026–002) (describes proposed t

filed as an Exhibit 2 to this filing, as required by Form 19b–4 and the General Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act Instructions thereto. requires, in part, that the Rules be Persons submitting comments are designed to promote the prompt and cautioned that, according to Section IV accurate clearance and settlement of (Solicitation of Comments) of the securities transactions. 7Exhibit 1A in the General Instructions to FICC believes that the proposed Form 19b–4, the Commission does not changes to (i) correct or clarify language edit personal identifying information in the Rules, and (ii) harmonize the rules/sro.shtml); or from comment submissions. language in the GSD Rules, MBSD Rules Commenters should submit only and the EPN Rules with each other and information that they wish to make sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– with the rulebooks of FICC’s two available publicly, including their FICC–2026–006 on the subject line. clearing agency affiliates, DTC and name, email address, and any other NSCC, are consistent with Section identifying information. 17(A)(b)(3)(F) of the Actbecause such 8All prospective commenters should changes would enhance the clarity and follow the Commission’s instructions on transparency of the Rules. By enhancing how to submit comments, available at the clarity and transparency of the www.sec.gov/rules-regulations/how- Rules, the proposed changes would Washington, DC 20549. submit-comment. General questions allow Members to more efficiently and regarding the rule filing process or All submissions should refer to File effectively conduct their business in logistical questions regarding this filing Number SR–FICC–2026–006. This file accordance with the Rules, which FICC should be directed to the Main Office of number should be included on the believes would promote the prompt and the Commission’s Division of Trading accurate clearance and settlement of and Markets at tradingandmarkets@securities transactions. As such, FICC sec.gov or 202–551–5777. believes that the proposed changes FICC reserves the right to not respond would be consistent with Section to any comments received. 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act. 9 internet website (www.sec.gov/rules/ (B) Clearing Agency’s Statement on Proposed Rule Change, and Timing for sro.shtml). Copies of the filing will be Burden on Competition Commission Action available for inspection and copying at FICC does not believe the proposed the principal office of FICC and on The foregoing rule change has become rule changes would impact competition. DTCC’s website (www.dtcc.com/legal/ effective pursuant to Section The proposed rule changes described sec-rule-filings). Do not include 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act and paragraph above would merely enhance the clarity 11 personal identifiable information in (f) of Rule 19b–4 thereunder. At any and transparency of the Rules and 12 submissions; you should submit only time within 60 days of the filing of the would not significantly affect FICC’s information that you wish to make proposed rule change, the Commission operations or the rights and obligations available publicly. We may redact in summarily may temporarily suspend of the membership. As such, FICC part or withhold entirely from such rule change if it appears to the believes the proposed rule changes Commission that such action is would not have any impact on necessary or appropriate in the public competition and would be consistent interest, for the protection of investors, protection. All submissions should refer with Section 17A(b)(3)(I) of the Act. 10or otherwise in furtherance of the to File Number SR–FICC–2026–006 and (C) Clearing Agency’s Statement on purposes of the Act. If the Commission Comments on the Proposed Rule takes such action, the Commission will 16, 2026. Change Received From Members, institute proceedings to determine Participants, or Others whether the proposed rule change should be approved or disapproved. FICC has not received or solicited any written comments relating to this 13proposal. If any written comments are received by FICC, they will be publicly

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Regulations.gov. For technical questions Facility (as defined in Article 31–A.15) OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES are being denied the right of free on submitting comments on TRADE REPRESENTATIVE association and collective bargaining Regulations.gov, please contact the Invitation for Applications for Inclusion under the laws necessary to fulfill the Regulations.gov help desk at on the Facility-Specific Rapid obligations of the other Party under the regulationshelpdesk@gsa.gov or 1 (866) Response Labor Mechanism Dispute USMCA (a Denial of Rights). A Party 498–2945. For alternatives to online Settlement Roster for the United may ask a labor panel under the RRM submissions, please contact Sandy States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to request that the respondent Party McKinzy at (202) 395–9483 before allow it an opportunity to verify the transmitting your application and in : Office of the United States AGENCYCovered Facility’s compliance with the advance of the deadline. Trade Representative. law in question and to determine To submit an application via : Notice requesting applications. ACTIONwhether there has been a Denial of Regulations.gov, enter docket number Rights. See USMCA Article 31–A.5. USTR–2026–0100 on the : The United States-Mexico- SUMMARYLabor panelists submit a report to the Regulations.gov home page and click Canada Agreement (USMCA) requires Parties commenting on the functioning ‘search.’ The site will provide a search- the maintenance of a roster of of the RRM at the conclusion of the first results page listing all documents individuals who would be available to four-year term and every four years associated with this docket. Find a serve as panelists for specialized labor thereafter. See USMCA Article 31– reference to this notice by selecting panels. The Office of the United States A.3.6. ‘notice’ under ‘document type’ on the Trade Representative (USTR) invites USMCA requires the Parties to left side of the search-results page, and applications from eligible individuals establish and maintain three lists of click on the ‘comment’ link. For further wishing to be included on this roster. panelists who are willing to commit to information on using the : To ensure consideration, USTR DATESbeing generally available to serve as www.regulations.gov website, please must receive your application by April labor panelists for the RRM. By the date consult the resources provided on the 27, 2026. of entry into force of USMCA, each website by clicking on ‘FAQ’ at the : You should submit your ADDRESSESParty was required to appoint three bottom of the page. application through the Federal individuals to one list potentially The Regulations.gov website allows eRulemaking Portal: http://comprised of its own nationals and users to provide comments by filling in www.regulations.gov (Regulations.gov), appoint, by consensus, three individuals a ‘comment’ field, or by attaching a using docket number USTR–2026–0100. to a joint list. The individuals on the document using an ‘attach files’ field. Follow the submission instructions joint list may not be nationals of either USTR prefers that candidates submit below. For alternatives to online the United States or Mexico. By six applications in an attached document. submissions, please contact Sandy months from entry into force of All submissions must be typewritten in McKinzy at (202) 395–9483 before USMCA, the Parties were required to English and be prepared in (or be transmitting your application and in expand the lists to at least five compatible with) Microsoft Word (.doc) advance of the deadline. individuals, respectively. Individuals on or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) formats. Include : For the lists were appointed for a minimum any data attachments to the submission information about the application term of four years or until the Parties in the same file as the submission itself, process, contact Sandy McKinzy, constitute new lists. See Article 31–A.3. and not as separate files. Paralegal Specialist, Office of To qualify for inclusion on the RRM Applications should include the Monitoring and Enforcement, at (202) lists, an applicant must: following information, and should 395–9483. For all other inquiries, • Have expertise and experience in number each section of the application contact Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade labor law and practice, and with the as indicated: Representative for Monitoring & application of standards and rights as 1. Name of the applicant. Enforcement Catherine Gibson at (202) recognized by the International Labor 2. Business address, telephone 395–5725. Organization; number, fax number, and email address. : USTR is • Be objective, reliable, and possess 3. Citizenship(s). seeking applications from U.S. citizens 4. Current employment, including sound judgment; • Be independent of, and not be and nationals of other countries who are title, description of responsibility, and interested in serving as panelists for affiliated with or take instructions from, name and address of employer. labor dispute settlement panels 5. Relevant education and a Party; and • Comply with the Code of Conduct established under the USMCA. You can professional training. 6. Fluency in any relevant language adopted by the Free Trade Commission find the text of the USMCA on the other than English, written and spoken. established under Article 30.1. You can USTR website: https://ustr.gov/trade- 7. Post-education employment find the text of the Code of Conduct on agreements/free-trade-agreements/ history, including the dates and USTR’s website: https://ustr.gov/sites/ united-states-mexico-canada- addresses of each prior position, a default/files/files/agreements/usmca/ agreement. summary of responsibilities, and a list AnnexIIIUSMCACodeConduct.pdf. I. Facility-Specific Rapid Response of clients represented in the prior five II. Request for Applications Labor Mechanism Under USMCA years. Annex 31–A USTR invites eligible individuals who 8. Relevant professional affiliations wish to be considered for inclusion on USMCA is a trilateral trade agreement and certifications, including, if any, the RRM lists to submit applications between the United States, Mexico, and current bar memberships in good through Regulations.gov, using docket Canada (the Parties). Annex 31–A standing. 9. A list and copies of publications, number USTR–2026–0100. In order to establishes a facility-specific rapid testimony, and speeches, if any, be assured of consideration, USTR must response labor mechanism (the RRM), as concerning the relevant area(s) of receive your application by April 27, between the United States and Mexico, expertise. Judges or former judges 2026. Applicants must file all which can be used whenever either should list relevant judicial decisions. submissions electronically via Party believes that workers at a Covered

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Submit only one copy of publications, testimony, speeches, and decisions.

1. A list of international trade
   proceedings or domestic proceedings [FTA Docket No. FTA 2026–0041] relating to labor law or other relevant matters in which the applicant has provided advice to a party or otherwise Under OMB Review: State of Good participated. Repair Program

2. Summary of any current and past AGENCYemployment by, or consulting or other
   work for, the Governments of the United ACTIONStates, Mexico, or Canada.

3. The names and nationalities of all SUMMARYforeign principals for whom the : applicant is currently or has previously Amy Volz 202–366–7484 or amy.volz@been registered pursuant to the Foreign dot.gov. Agents Registration Act, 22 U.S.C. 611
   et seq., and the dates of all registration

periods. existing information collection: State of 13. A short statement of qualifications Good Repair Program. and availability for service, including information relevant to the applicant’s DATESfamiliarity with labor law, and willingness and ability to make time ADDRESSEScommitments necessary for service on panels.

1. On a separate page, the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers of three individuals willing to provide information concerning the applicant’s qualifications for service, including the applicant’s character, reputation, reliability, judgment, and familiarity with labor law. Title: State of Good Repair Program.

OMB Number: 2132–0577. III. Public Disclosure

Applications are covered by a Privacy Act System of Records Notice (https://

www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016- 12-22/pdf/2016-30496.pdf). They are

not subject to public disclosure, and USTR will not post applications collection. The State of Good Repair publicly on Regulations.gov. USTR may Grants Program is formula funding to share applications with other federal assist state and local governmental agencies, advisory committees, the authorities in financing capital projects House Committee on Ways and Means, to maintain public transportation the Senate Committee on Finance, and systems in a state of good repair, the Government of Mexico (for joint list including projects to maintain, replace, applicants) prior to determining and rehabilitate rolling stock; track; whether to appoint persons to the equipment, structures; signals and relevant list. communications; stations; maintenance IV. False Statements facilities; and implementing Transit Asset Management (TAM) plan. The False statements by an applicant Competitive Rail Vehicle Replacement regarding their personal or professional Grant program is a discretionary grant qualifications, or financial or other program to assist in financing the relevant interests that bear on the replacement of rail rolling stock. All applicant’s suitability for placement on funding granted under the State of Good a list or appointment to a panel are Repair Program, both formula and subject to criminal sanctions under 18 discretionary, must be for projects in a U.S.C. 1001. grant recipient’s Transit Asset

Jennifer Thornton, Management (TAM) plan. The information collected under the General Counsel, Office of the United States Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Trade Representative. remains unchanged from the previous [FR Doc. 2026–05898 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] renewal. BILLING CODE 3390–F4–P

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Respondents: Eligible recipients

include designated recipients that Title: Buses and Bus Facilities allocate funds to fixed-route bus Formula and Competitive Programs and operators, states (including territories Low or No Emission Program. and Washington DC) or local OMB Number: 2132–0576. governmental entities that operate fixed route bus service, and Indian tribes. Eligible subrecipients include all otherwise eligible applicants and private nonprofit organizations engaged in public transportation.

Respondents: Eligible recipients are

states, local government authorities, or collection. The Federal Transit other public entities in urbanized areas Administration (FTA) administers three with fixed guideway and/or high- distinct programs under this intensity motorbus systems in revenue information collection: the Buses and service for at least seven full federal Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program, fiscal years prior to the beginning of the the Buses and Bus Facilities federal fiscal year of the apportionment. Competitive Grant Program, and the Low or No Emission Grant Program. The Respondents: 68 respondents. Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant

Program provides funding to states and Responses: 1,097 responses. transit agencies through a statutory formula for the replacement, 13,729 hours. rehabilitation, and purchase of buses and related equipment, as well as the construction of bus-related facilities. The Buses and Bus Facilities

Competitive Grant Program distributes [FR Doc. 2026–05920 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] funding to states and transit agencies through a competitive process for similar purposes, enabling agencies to modernize their fleets and improve infrastructure. The Low or No Emission

(Low-No) Grant Program offers

competitive funding to states and transit [FTA Docket No. FTA 2026–0040] agencies for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, along with the acquisition, Under OMB Review: Buses and Bus construction, and leasing of the Facilities Formula and Competitive necessary supporting facilities. Programs and Low or No Emission Under this information collection, Program FTA gathers data from grantees necessary to evaluate and monitor grant AGENCYactivities. This includes applicant and project-level information in grant ACTIONapplication, such as descriptions of SUMMARYproposed projects, anticipated benefits, and compliance with program requirements. After award, recipients : report on project progress milestones Kirsten Wiard-Bauer at kirsten.wiard- and the use of funds; provide technical bauer@dot.gov or 202–366–2053. specifications for purchased equipment; certify compliance with environmental existing information collection: Buses and accessibility standards; and submit and Bus Facilities Formula and periodic performance reports. These Competitive Programs and Low or No submissions are used by FTA to ensure Emission Program. program accountability, assess compliance with statutory and DATESregulatory requirements, and measure the impact of federally funded projects ADDRESSESon transit service and infrastructure. The information collected under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) remains unchanged from the previous renewal. Respondents: Eligible recipients include designated recipients that

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allocate funds to fixed-route bus OMB Number: 2132–0500. operators, states (including territories and Washington DC) or local governmental entities that operate fixed route bus service, and Indian tribes. Eligible subrecipients include all otherwise eligible applicants and also private nonprofit organizations engaged collection. The 49 U.S.C. 5310 Capital in public transportation. Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities & Section Respondents: 1,035 respondents. 5311 information collection is comprised of two programs that provide Responses: 1,035 responses. financial assistance in meeting the transportation needs of seniors and 56,734 hours. individuals with disabilities where public transportation services are unavailable, insufficient or inappropriate. The Section 5310 program (Enhanced Mobility of Seniors [FR Doc. 2026–05918 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] and Individuals with Disabilities) supplements FTA’s other capital assistance programs by funding transportation projects for seniors and individuals with disabilities in large urban, small urban, and rural areas. It primarily covers capital expenses such [FTA Docket No. FTA 2026–0039] as buses and vans and, in selected cases, operating costs to remove barriers to Under OMB Review: 49 U.S.C. 5310 transportation access. In addition to Capital Assistance Program for Elderly traditional Section 5310 funding, the Persons and Persons With Disabilities FTA administers the Innovative & Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Coordinated Access and Mobility Formula Program (ICAM) Pilot Program, open to Section 5310 recipients and subrecipients, AGENCY which helps finance innovative projects that improve coordination of

ACTION transportation and non-emergency

medical transportation (NEMT) services; SUMMARYexamples include deployment of coordination technology and projects that create or expand access to community One-Call/One-Click centers. : The Section 5311 program (Formula Destiny Buchanan, Office of Program Grants for Rural Areas) provides capital, Management (202) 493–8018 or planning, and operating assistance to existing information collection: 49 Destiny.Buchanan@dot.gov. states, local governments, private U.S.C. 5310 Capital Assistance Program nonprofit agencies, and public bodies for Elderly Persons and Persons with for transportation services in rural areas Disabilities & Section 5311 with populations of less than 50,000. Nonurbanized Area Formula Program. The Rural Transit Assistance Program

DATES (RTAP), a subsection of 5311, funds

training, technical assistance, and related activities to strengthen rural ADDRESSESpublic transportation. States are the direct recipients of 5311 and RTAP funds. Tribal Transit Program, also a subsection of 5311, provides public transportation funding to federally recognized Indian Tribes. Together, these programs expand transportation accessibility; 5310 by targeting seniors and individuals with disabilities and 5311 by addressing broader public Title: 49 U.S.C. 5310 Capital transportation needs in rural Assistance Program for Elderly Persons communities. and Persons with Disabilities & Section Respondents: States or local 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula governmental entities that operate a Program. public transportation service, private

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transportation service planning and non-profit organizations, federally recognized Indian Tribes, and FTA established the NTD to meet these requirements. FTA continues to seek designated recipients. ways to reduce the burden of NTD

Respondents: 517 respondents. reporting. The existing information collection request (ICR) is set to expire 54,133 hours. on August 31, 2026, this ICR covers the Frequency: Every two years. information collection activities associated with proposed changes finalized in July 2025, to include the consolidation of station and facility reporting, security reporting [FR Doc. 2026–05921 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] clarification, trip planning and geospatial data, and ensuring a state of good repair. There is no added burden from these changes. Respondents: State or local governmental entities that operate a public transportation service. [FTA Docket No. FTA 2026–0100]

Respondents: 2,914 respondents. Under OMB Review: National Transit Database (NTD) 456,179 hours. Frequency: Annual. AGENCY

ACTION

[FR Doc. 2026–05922 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] SUMMARY:

Chelsea Champlin, Chelsea.Champlin@

dot.gov. [FTA Docket No. FTA 2026–0042] existing information collection: National Transit Database 49 U.S.C. 5335.

Under OMB Review: National Transit DATESAsset Management (TAM) System

ADDRESSES AGENCY ACTION SUMMARY

Title: National Transit Database

(NTD). existing information collection: National OMB Number: 2132–0008. Transit Asset Management (TAM) System.

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collection. 49 U.S.C. 5335 requires the Secretary of Transportation to maintain a reporting system, using a uniform system of accounts, to collect financial, operating, geographic service area coverage, and asset condition information from the nation’s public transportation systems. Congress created the NTD to be the repository of transit data for the nation to support public

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Activities: Comment Request on Burden Related to Information Authorization and IRS Disclosure collection. The National Transit Asset Authorization for Victims of Identity Management (TAM) System establishes Theft a uniform framework for transit agencies to monitor and manage their capital : Internal Revenue Service (IRS), AGENCYassets including vehicles, facilities, Treasury. equipment, and infrastructure to : Notice of information collection ACTIONmaintain a State of Good Repair (SGR). and request for comments. Under these requirements, all recipients and subrecipients of Federal financial SUMMARYassistance under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 IRS is inviting comments on the that own, operate, or manage capital information collection request outlined assets used for providing public in this notice. transportation must develop a TAM : Written comments should be Plan, conduct regular condition DATESreceived on or before May 26, 2026 to assessments of their assets, set annual be assured of consideration. performance targets, and prioritize investment decisions based on asset : Direct all written comments ADDRESSES ´condition and service needs. This and recommendations to Andre s Garcia, information collection supports FTA’s Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, oversight of the National TAM System 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, by gathering asset inventory data, Washington, DC 20224, or by email at

pra.comments@irs.gov. Please include, condition ratings, performance targets, ‘‘OMB Number: 1545–1165—Public and investment priorities from grantees. Comment Request Notice’’ in the subject The collected data is used to evaluate line of the message. compliance with TAM regulations, inform federal funding decisions, and : provide Congress and the public with View the latest drafts of the tax forms transparency regarding the condition related to the information collection and investment needs of the nation’s listed in this notice at https://transit assets. The TAM System www.irs.gov/draft-tax-forms. Requests promotes efficient use of resources, for additional information or copies of consistent performance measurement this collection should be directed to nationwide, and improved safety and Ronald J. Durbala, (202) 317–5746 or via reliability of public transportation email at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. services. : The IRS,

Respondents: All recipients and in accordance with the Paperwork subrecipients of Federal financial Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. assistance under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the public and : that own, operate, or manage capital Tamalynn Kennedy 202–366–7573 or comment on proposed, revised, and assets used for providing public

tamalynn.kennedy@dot.gov. continuing collections of information. transportation must be covered by a This helps the IRS assess its impact and Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan. minimize the burden of its information Tier I agencies are those operating more collection requirements. Comments than 100 vehicles in revenue service, or any rail mode must develop individual plans, while Tier II agencies are those request for OMB approval. All operating 100 or fewer vehicles and no comments will become a matter of rail may prepare their own plan or public record and be viewable on participate in a Group TAM Plan relevant websites. For this reason, sponsored by a State DOT or other please do not include in your comments eligible recipient. information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information. Responses: 932 responses.

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether

378,004 hours. the functions of the agency, including practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Title: National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System. [FR Doc. 2026–05919 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] OMB Number: 2132–0579. collection of information; (c) ways to

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certain tax information. The information Estimated Number of Respondents: of the information to be collected; (d) on the form is used to identify 3,393,083. ways to minimize the burden of the appointees and to ensure that Estimated Time per Respondent: 1hr., collection of information on confidential tax information is not 3 min. disclosed to unauthorized persons. Estimated Total Annual Burden Form 8821–A is an authorization signed Hours: 3,562,738. by a taxpayer for the IRS to disclose other forms of information technology; Form 8821–A: and (e) estimates of capital or start-up returns and return information to state Estimated Number of Respondents: costs and costs of operation, or local law enforcement in the event of 182. maintenance, and purchase of services a possible identity theft. Estimated Time per Respondent: 9 Current Actions: There are no changes to provide information. min. Title: Tax Information Authorization being made to the forms at this time. Estimated Total Annual Burden and IRS Disclosure Authorization for Hours: 30. Victims of Identity Theft.

OMB Number: 1545–1165. Ronald J. Durbala, Form Number(s): Forms 8821 and households, business or other for-profit 8821–A. organizations, not profit institutions, Tax Analyst.

Abstract: Form 8821 is used to and farms. [FR Doc. 2026–05865 Filed 3–25–26; 8:45 am] appoint someone to receive or inspect Form 8821: BILLING CODE 4831–GV–P

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