80 FR 52436 - Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations for Jackson County, Arkansas, and Incorporated Areas

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 168 (August 31, 2015)

Page Range		52436-52437
FR Document		2015-21507

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is withdrawing its proposed rule concerning proposed flood elevation determinations for Jackson County, Arkansas, and Incorporated Areas.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 168 (Monday, August 31, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 168 (Monday, August 31, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 52436-52437]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-21507]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 67

[Docket ID FEMA-2015-0001; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1149]


Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations for Jackson County, 
Arkansas, and Incorporated Areas

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is withdrawing 
its proposed rule concerning proposed flood elevation

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determinations for Jackson County, Arkansas, and Incorporated Areas.

DATES: This withdrawal is effective on August 31, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-
1149 to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal 
Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4064, or 
(email) [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering 
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 
20472, (202) 646-4064, or (email) [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 2, 2010, FEMA published a 
proposed rulemaking at 75 FR 67319, proposing flood elevation 
determinations along one or more flooding sources in Jackson County, 
Arkansas, and Incorporated Areas. FEMA is withdrawing the proposed 
rulemaking.

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4104; 44 CFR 67.4.

    Dated: August 20, 2015.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation, Department 
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2015-21507 Filed 8-28-15; 8:45 am]
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calibration standards, calibration when there is a stable, lit flame for a barometric pressure, wind speed and
curves, completed visible emissions minimum of five minutes at consistent direction, relative humidity), and
observation forms, a calculation of the flow and waste gas composition. It is whether there were any observed flare
average destruction efficiency and recommended, although not required, flameouts.
combustion efficiency over the course of that sources determine the point of (6) Flaring Reduction Considerations
each test, the date, time and duration of instability at sonic flow conditions or at (a) Sources must make a
the test, the waste gas composition and the highest operating pressure demonstration, considering MPGF
NHVcz and/or LFLcz the gas tested, the anticipated. Any data which utilization, on whether additional flare
flowrate (at standard conditions) and demonstrates instability and complete reduction measures, including flare gas
velocity of the waste gas, the MPGF loss of flame prior to the five minute recovery, should be utilized and
burner tip pressure, waste gas period must be reported along the initial implemented.
temperature, meteorological conditions stable flame demonstration. Along with (7) MPGF Monitoring and Operating
(e.g., ambient temperature, and destruction efficiency and combustion Conditions
barometric pressure, wind speed and efficiency, the data elements laid out in (a) Based on the results of the criteria
direction, relative humidity), and 3(a)(i) should also be reported. mentioned above in this section, sources
whether there were any observed flare (c) Using the results from (b) above as must make recommendations to the
flameouts. a starting point, sources must perform a agency on the type of monitoring and
(ii) If an engineering assessment is minimum of three replicate tests at both operating conditions necessary for the
done, sources must provide to the the minimum and maximum operating MPGF to demonstrate equivalent
agency a demonstration that a proper conditions on at least one MPGF burner reductions in emissions as compared to
level of destruction/combustion at or above the NHVcz or at or below the flares complying with the requirements
efficiency was obtained, through prior LFL cz determined in 4(b). If more than at 40 CFR 60.18 and 40 CFR 63.11,
performance testing or the like for a one burner is tested, the spacing taking into consideration a control
similar equivalent burner type design. between the burners must be scheme designed to handle highly
To support an equivalent burner representative of the projected variable flows and waste gas
assessment of destruction/combustion installation. Each test must be a compositions.
efficiency, sources must discuss and minimum of 15-minutes in duration We solicit comment on all aspects of
provide information related to design with constant flow and composition for this framework. We anticipate this
principles of burner type, burner size, the three runs at minimum conditions, framework would enable the agency to
burner geometry, air-fuel mixing, and and the three runs at the maximum review and approve future AMEL
the combustion principles associated conditions. The data and data elements requests for MPGF installations in a
with this burner that will assure mentioned in 4(b) must also be reported. more expeditious timeframe because we
smokeless operation under a variety of (5) MPGF Cross-light Testing anticipate that the information required
operating conditions. Similarly, sources (a) Sources must design and carryout
by the framework would provide us
must also provide details outlining why a performance test to successfully
with sufficient information to evaluate
all of these factors, in concert with the demonstrate that cross-lighting of the
future AMEL requests. We note that all
waste gas that was tested in the MPGF burners will occur over the range
aspects of future AMEL requests would
supporting reference materials, support of operating conditions (e.g., operating
still be subject to a notice and comment
the conclusion that the MPGF burners pressure and/or velocity (Mach)
proceeding.
being proposed for use by the source condition) for which the burners will be
will achieve at least an equivalent level used. Sources may use the NHVcz and/ Dated: August 20, 2015.
of destruction efficiency as required by or LFLcz established in 4 above and Janet G. McCabe,
the underlying applicable regulations. perform a minimum of three replicate Acting Assistant Administrator.
(4) Long-Term MPGF Stability Testing runs at each of the operating conditions. [FR Doc. 2015–21420 Filed 8–28–15; 8:45 am]
(a) The operation of a MPGF with a Sources must cross-light a minimum of BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
stable, lit flame is of paramount three burners and the spacing between
importance to continuously ensuring the burners and location of the pilot
good flare performance; therefore, any flame must be representative of the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
source wishing to demonstrate projected installation. At a minimum, SECURITY
equivalency for purposes of using these sources must report the following: A
types of installations must conduct a description of the testing, a protocol Federal Emergency Management
long-term stability performance test. describing the test methodology used, Agency
Since flare tip design and waste gas associated test method QA/QC
composition have significant impact on parameters, the waste gas composition 44 CFR Part 67
the range of stable operation, sources and NHVcz and/or LFLcz of the gas
should use a representative waste gas tested, the velocity (or Mach speed [Docket ID FEMA–2015–0001; Internal
the MPGF will typically burn or a waste ratio) of the waste gas tested, the MPGF Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–1149]
gas, such as an olefin or olefinic burner tip pressure, the time, length,
Proposed Flood Elevation
mixture, that will challenge the MPGF and duration of the test, records of
Determinations for Jackson County,
to perform at a high level with a stable whether a successful cross-light was
Arkansas, and Incorporated Areas
flame as well as challenge its smokeless observed over all of the burners and the
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capacity. length of time it took for the burners to AGENCY: Federal Emergency
(b) Sources should first design and cross-light, records of maintaining a Management Agency, DHS.
carry out a performance test to stable flame after a successful cross-light ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
determine the point of flare flame and the duration for which this was
instability and flameout for the MPGF observed, records of any smoking events SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency
burner and waste gas composition during the cross-light, waste gas Management Agency (FEMA) is
chosen to be tested. Successful, initial temperature, meteorological conditions withdrawing its proposed rule
demonstration of stability is achieved (e.g., ambient temperature, and concerning proposed flood elevation

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determinations for Jackson County, Radiocommunication Service. This medical devices.’’ Medical testing
Arkansas, and Incorporated Areas. proposal is designed to establish parity licensees, on the other hand, may use
DATES: This withdrawal is effective on between all qualified medical device those frequencies, if they comply with
August 31, 2015. manufacturers for conducting basic applicable service rules. Medtronic
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
research and clinical trials with RF- therefore argues that this disparity in
based medical devices as to permissible frequencies contributes to program
identified by Docket No. FEMA–B–1149
frequencies of operation. licensees being less flexible than
to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
DATES: Comments must be filed on or medical testing licensees.
Management Branch, Federal Insurance 2. As discussed in the companion
and Mitigation Administration, Federal before September 30, 2015 and reply
comments must be filed on or before Memorandum Opinion & Order in this
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C proceeding, basic medical research and
Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, October 15, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
experimentation would be conducted
(202) 646–4064, or (email) under a program (or conventional)
Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov. identified by ET Docket Nos. 10–236
and 06–155, by any of the following license by any manufacturer of RF-based
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis medical devices, whether that
Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering methods:
D Federal Communications manufacturer is eligible for a medical
Management Branch, Federal Insurance testing license or not. The Commission
Commission’s Web site: http://
and Mitigation Administration, Federal created the program experimental
apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/. Follow the
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C license to reduce regulatory delay and
instructions for submitting comments.
Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, D People with Disabilities: Contact the uncertainty and to promote innovation.
(202) 646–4064, or (email) FCC to request reasonable A program license is granted for a five
Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov. accommodations (accessible format year term and allows the licensee to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On documents, sign language interpreters, conduct multiple unrelated experiments
November 2, 2010, FEMA published a CART, etc.) by email: FCC504@fcc.gov within a broad range of frequencies.
proposed rulemaking at 75 FR 67319, or phone: 202–418–0530 or TTY: 202– Because researchers can modify the
proposing flood elevation 418–0432. scope of their experiments without
determinations along one or more having to obtain Commission
For detailed instructions for submitting
flooding sources in Jackson County, permission to do so, the flexibility
comments and additional information
Arkansas, and Incorporated Areas. provided will accelerate innovation in
on the rulemaking process, see the
FEMA is withdrawing the proposed RF technology, including RF-based
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
rulemaking. medical devices. However, the program
this document.
license rules do not permit
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4104; 44 CFR 67.4. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: experimentation in frequency bands that
Dated: August 20, 2015. Rodney Small, Office of Engineering are restricted under § 15.205(a) of the
Roy E. Wright, and Technology, (202) 418–2452, email: Commission’s Rules to protect the many
Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance Rodney.Small@fcc.gov, TTY (202) 418– safety-of-life and passive services that
and Mitigation, Department of Homeland 2989. operate in these bands.
Security, Federal Emergency Management SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a 3. Medtronic rightly points out that
Agency. summary of the Commission’s Further the 401–406 MHz band is a restricted
[FR Doc. 2015–21507 Filed 8–28–15; 8:45 am] Notice of Proposed Rulemaking band under § 15.205(a) and is not
BILLING CODE 9110–12–P (FNPRM), ET Docket Nos. 10–236 and available for basic research under the
06–155, FCC 15–76, adopted July 6, program license rules. However, the
2015, and released July 8, 2015. The full 401–406 MHz band is used for
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS text of this document is available for implanted and body worn medical
COMMISSION inspection and copying during normal devices under the part 95 MedRadio
business hours in the FCC Reference rules. Consequently, manufacturers of
47 CFR Part 5 Center (Room CY–A257), 445 12th certain RF-based medical devices
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. The cannot take advantage of the benefits
[ET Docket Nos. 10–236, 06–155; FCC 15–
full text may also be downloaded at: provided by a program license to
76]
www.fcc.gov. People with Disabilities: advance innovation in this area, even
Radio Experimentation and Market To request materials in accessible though the devices they ultimately
Trials formats for people with disabilities develop could be authorized for use
(braille, large print, electronic files, under the Commission’s rules. Because
AGENCY: Federal Communications audio format), send an email to fcc504@ clinical trials conducted under the
Commission. fcc.gov or call the Consumer & medical testing license or as a market
ACTION: Proposed rule. Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202– trial may be tested in these bands, the
418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432 (tty). Commission sees no reason to impose
SUMMARY: In this document, the greater frequency restrictions on
Commission proposes to modify the Summary of Further Notice of Proposed program licensees conducting basic
rules for program experimental licenses Rulemaking research on the same devices.
to permit experimentation for radio 1. In two April 2015 filings, 4. Accordingly, the Commission
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frequency (RF)-based medical devices, if Medtronic, Inc. (Medtronic) observes proposes to modify the rules for
the device being tested is designed to that program licenses ‘‘may not be program licenses to permit
comply with all applicable service rules issued for operation on frequencies experimentation on frequencies listed in
in Part 18, Industrial, Scientific, and listed in § 15.205 of the rules, which § 15.205(a) of the Commission’s rules,
Medical Equipment; Part 95, Personal includes the 401–406 MHz Medical provided that—comparable to the rules
Radio Services Subpart H—Wireless Device Radiocommunications Service for medical testing licenses—the device
Medical Telemetry Service; or Part 95, (‘MedRadio’) band often employed by being tested is designed to comply with
Subpart I—Medical Device makers of implanted and body-worn all applicable service rules in part 18,

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Proposed rule; withdrawal.
Dates		This withdrawal is effective on August 31, 2015.
Contact		Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4064, or (email) [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 52436

80 FR 52436 - Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations for Jackson County, Arkansas, and Incorporated Areas

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYFederal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 168 (August 31, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency