81 FR 87861 - Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 234 (December 6, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 234 (December 6, 2016)
| Page Range | 87861-87862 | |
| FR Document | 2016-29181 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 234 (Tuesday, December 6, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 87861-87862] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-29181] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 54 [WC Docket No. 10-90; Report No. 3056] Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Petition for reconsideration. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: A Petition for Reconsideration (Petition) has been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding by Karen Brinkmann, on behalf of Alaska Communications. DATES: Oppositions to the Petition must be filed on or before December 21, 2016. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before January 3, 2017. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alexander Minard, Wireline Competition Bureau, phone: (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484 or by email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's document, Report No. 3056, released November 25, 2016. The full text of the Petition is available for viewing and copying at the FCC Reference Information Center, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554 or may be accessed online via the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System at: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/. The Commission will not send a copy of this document pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A), because this document does not have an impact on any rules of particular applicability. [[Page 87862]] Subject: Connect America Fund, FCC 16-143, published at 81 FR 83706, November 22, 2016, in WC Docket No. 10-90. This document is being published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). See also 47 CFR 1.4(b)(1) and 1.429(f), (g). Number of Petitions Filed: 1. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016-29181 Filed 12-5-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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relatively low compared to the air impose additional requirements beyond J. Executive Order 12898: Federal
quality problems typically addressed by those imposed by state law. Actions To Address Environmental
the good neighbor provision. Accordingly, no additional costs to Justice in Minority Populations and
Additionally, Nevada has demonstrated State, local, or tribal governments, or to Low-Income Population
that both VOC and NOX emissions are the private sector, will result from this The EPA lacks the discretionary
decreasing and will continue to go action. authority to address environmental
down. The EPA therefore believes that justice in this rulemaking.
E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism
Nevada’s impact on downwind
receptors in California are insignificant This action does not have federalism List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
and will continue to remain implications. It will not have substantial Air pollution control, Approval and
insignificant. direct effects on the states, on the promulgation of implementation plans,
relationship between the national Environmental protection, Incorporation
IV. Proposed Action government and the states, or on the by reference, Oxides of nitrogen, Ozone,
The EPA is proposing to approve distribution of power and and Volatile organic compounds.
Nevada’s SIP as meeting the interstate responsibilities among the various
Dated: November 22, 2016.
transport requirements of CAA section levels of government.
Alexis Strauss,
110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) prongs 1 and 2 for the
F. Executive Order 13175: Coordination Acting Regional Administrator, Region IX.
2008 ozone NAAQS. The EPA is
With Indian Tribal Governments [FR Doc. 2016–29252 Filed 12–5–16; 8:45 am]
proposing this approval based on the
overall weight of evidence from This action does not have tribal BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
information and analysis provided by implications, as specified in Executive
Nevada, as well as the recent air quality Order 13175, because the SIP is not
modeling released in the EPA’s August approved to apply on any Indian FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
4, 2015 NODA, and other data analysis reservation land or in any other area COMMISSION
that confirms that emissions from where the EPA or an Indian tribe has
Nevada will not contribute significantly demonstrated that a tribe has 47 CFR Part 54
to nonattainment or interfere with jurisdiction, and will not impose [WC Docket No. 10–90; Report No. 3056]
maintenance of the 2008 ozone NAAQS substantial direct costs on tribal
in California or any other state. governments or preempt tribal law. Petition for Reconsideration of Action
Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not in Rulemaking Proceeding
V. Statutory and Executive Order apply to this action.
Reviews AGENCY: Federal Communications
G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Commission.
Additional information about these
Children From Environmental Health ACTION: Petition for reconsideration.
statutes and Executive Orders can be
Risks and Safety Risks
found at http://www2.epa.gov/laws- SUMMARY: A Petition for Reconsideration
regulations/laws-and-executive-orders. The EPA interprets Executive Order (Petition) has been filed in the
13045 as applying only to those Commission’s rulemaking proceeding
A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory regulatory actions that concern
Planning and Review and Executive by Karen Brinkmann, on behalf of
environmental health or safety risks that Alaska Communications.
Order 13563: Improving Regulation and the EPA has reason to believe may
Regulatory Review DATES: Oppositions to the Petition must
disproportionately affect children, per
be filed on or before December 21, 2016.
This action is not a significant the definition of ‘‘covered regulatory
Replies to an opposition must be filed
regulatory action and was therefore not action’’ in section 2–202 of the
on or before January 3, 2017.
submitted to the Office of Management Executive Order. This action is not
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications
and Budget (OMB) for review. subject to Executive Order 13045
because it does not impose additional Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
B. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requirements beyond those imposed by Washington, DC 20554.
This action does not impose an state law. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
information collection burden under the Alexander Minard, Wireline
PRA because this action does not H. Executive Order 13211: Actions That Competition Bureau, phone: (202) 418–
impose additional requirements beyond Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 7400, TTY: (202) 418–0484 or by email:
those imposed by state law. Distribution, or Use Alexander.Minard@fcc.gov.
This action is not subject to Executive SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a
C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) Order 13211, because it is not a summary of the Commission’s
I certify that this action will not have significant regulatory action under document, Report No. 3056, released
a significant economic impact on a Executive Order 12866. November 25, 2016. The full text of the
substantial number of small entities Petition is available for viewing and
I. National Technology Transfer and copying at the FCC Reference
under the RFA. This action will not
Advancement Act (NTTAA) Information Center, 445 12th Street SW.,
impose any requirements on small
entities beyond those imposed by state Section 12(d) of the NTTAA directs Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554
law. the EPA to use voluntary consensus or may be accessed online via the
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
standards in its regulatory activities Commission’s Electronic Comment
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act unless to do so would be inconsistent Filing System at: https://www.fcc.gov/
(UMRA) with applicable law or otherwise ecfs/. The Commission will not send a
This action does not contain any impractical. The EPA believes that this copy of this document pursuant to the
unfunded mandate as described in action is not subject to the requirements Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C.
UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 1531–1538, and does of section 12(d) of the NTTAA because 801(a)(1)(A), because this document
not significantly or uniquely affect small application of those requirements would does not have an impact on any rules of
governments. This action does not be inconsistent with the CAA. particular applicability.
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Subject: Connect America Fund, FCC • Mail: Submit written comments to Amendment 18 addresses these goals
16–143, published at 81 FR 83706, John K. Bullard, Regional through two mechanisms. First, this
November 22, 2016, in WC Docket No. Administrator, NMFS, Greater Atlantic action proposes to establish
10–90. This document is being Regional Fisheries Office, 55 Great accumulation limits on the number of
published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. groundfish permits and the amount of
See also 47 CFR 1.4(b)(1) and 1.429(f), Mark the outside of the envelope: Potential Sector Contribution (PSC) that
(g). ‘‘Comments on Northeast Multispecies an entity may hold. PSC is the
Number of Petitions Filed: 1. Amendment 18.’’ proportion of total landings of a
Federal Communications Commission. Instructions: Comments sent by any particular stock associated with each
other method, to any other address or permit’s fishing history. PSC also
Marlene H. Dortch, individual, or received after the end of represents the allocation that an
Secretary. the comment period, may not be individual permit would contribute to a
[FR Doc. 2016–29181 Filed 12–5–16; 8:45 am] considered by NMFS. All comments sector once enrolled. Second, this action
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P received are a part of the public record proposes to remove several restrictions
and will generally be posted for public on limited access handgear vessels to
viewing on www.regulations.gov promote participation in this small-boat
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE without change. All personal identifying fishery.
information (e.g., name, address, etc.), The PSC limit would restrict the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric confidential business information, or amount of PSC that may be held by an
Administration otherwise sensitive information entity in aggregate across all allocated
submitted voluntarily by the commenter stocks to an average of no more than
50 CFR Part 648 may be publicly accessible. NMFS will 15.5. With 15 allocated stocks, the total
accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/ PSC across all stocks held by an
RIN 0648–BF26 A’’ in the required fields if you wish to individual or entity must be ≤ 232.5 (an
remain anonymous). Attachments to average of 15.5 per stock). An individual
Fisheries of the Northeastern United electronic comments will be accepted in or entity could hold PSC for a single
States; Amendment 18 to the Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF stock in excess of 15.5, so long as the
Northeast Multispecies Fishery file formats only. total holdings do not exceed 232.5.
Management Plan Copies of Amendment 18, including Supporting analyses indicate that no
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries its environmental impact statement, one entity currently holds more than
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and preliminary Regulatory Impact Review, 140.4 PSC. As a result, if approved, this
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Initial Regulatory Flexibility limit is unlikely to immediately
Commerce. Analysis (EIS/RIR/IRFA), are available constrain any entity.
from the New England Fishery The Amendment also includes a
ACTION: Notice of availability of
Management Council, 50 Water Street, permit cap that limits an entity to
proposed Fishery Management Plan Newburyport, MA 01950. The EIS/RIR/ holding no more than 5 percent of
amendment; request for comments. IRFA is also accessible via the Internet groundfish permits. An entity would be
SUMMARY: The New England Fishery at: prohibited from acquiring a permit that
Management Council has submitted www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov. would result in it exceeding the 5-
Amendment 18 to the Northeast FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: percent cap. There are approximately
Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. William Whitmore, Fishery Policy 1,373 permits currently in the fishery; a
We are requesting comments from the Analyst, 978–281–9182. 5-percent cap would limit an entity to
public on this Amendment, which was approximately 69 permits. As of May 1,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
developed to prevent excessive 2014, the most permits held by an entity
consolidation in the groundfish fishery, Background are 55; therefore, if approved, this
promote fleet diversity, and enhance The New England Fishery alternative is unlikely to immediately
sector management. Amendment 18 Management Council has submitted to restrict any entities.
includes measures that would limit the us Amendment 18 to the Northeast Amendment 18 proposes several
number of permits and annual Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. management measures for limited
groundfish allocation that an entity The Council identified four goals for access handgear vessels (Handgear A
could hold. This action would also Amendment 18: permitted vessels) to remove effort
remove several effort restrictions to 1. Promote a diverse groundfish restrictions, increase operational
increase operational flexibility for fishery, including different gear types, flexibility, and encourage participation
limited access handgear vessels. vessel sizes, ownership patterns, in the fishery.
geographic locations, and levels of First, the March 1–20 spawning-block
DATES: Comments must be received on closure would be removed for all
participation through sectors and permit
or before February 6, 2017. Handgear A vessels. Fishing effort by
banks;
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 2. Enhance sector management to Handgear A vessels is restricted by a
on this document, identified by NOAA– effectively engage industry to achieve small annual catch limit and vessels are
NMFS–2015–0143, by either of the management goals and improve data subject to other spawning closures. This
following methods: quality; measure would make the regulations for
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• Electronic Submission: Submit all 3. Promote resilience and stability of Handgear A vessels more consistent
electronic public comments via the fishing businesses by encouraging with vessels fishing in sectors, which
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to diversification, quota utilization, and are already exempted from the 20-day
www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D= capital investment; and spawning block.
NOAA-NMFS-2015-0143, click the 4. Prevent any individual(s), Second, Handgear A vessels would no
‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, complete the corporation(s), or other entity(ies) from longer be required to carry a standard
required fields, and enter or attach your acquiring or controlling excessive shares fish tote on board. This measure was
comments. of the fishery access privileges. initially implemented to aid in the
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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 | Petition for reconsideration. | |
| Dates | Oppositions to the Petition must be filed on or before December 21, 2016. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before January 3, 2017. | |
| Contact | Alexander Minard, Wireline Competition Bureau, phone: (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484 or by email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 87861 |
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