81 FR 94021 - Exploring Industry Practices on Distribution and Display of Airline Fare, Schedule, and Availability Information: Extension of Response Deadline for Request for Information
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 246 (December 22, 2016)
Office of the Secretary
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| FR Document | 2016-30830 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 246 (Thursday, December 22, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 94021-94023] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30830] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT-OST-2016-0204] Exploring Industry Practices on Distribution and Display of Airline Fare, Schedule, and Availability Information: Extension of Response Deadline for Request for Information AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Request for Information (RFI), response to document and data request; clarification; and extension of response deadline. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: DOT is extending the response period for the RFI regarding industry practices on the distribution and display of airline flight schedule, fare, and availability information. The Department is extending the period for persons to submit responses to the RFI from December 30, 2016, to March 31, 2017. This action also addresses a request for documents or data submitted to the Department in connection with issues addressed in the RFI. This request for documents will be processed pursuant to requirements under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This notice also responds to a request for clarification of statements in the RFI. DATES: Responses should be filed by March 31, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may file responses identified by the docket number DOT- OST-2016-0204 by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: (202) 493-2251 Instructions: You must include the agency name and docket number DOT-OST-2016-0204 at the beginning of your submission. All submissions received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all submissions received in any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the document (or signing the submission, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you may visit http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents and comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov or to the street address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyle-Etienne Joseph, Trial Attorney, Office of the General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC, 20590, 202-366-9342, 202-366-7152 (fax), [email protected] (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOT's Request for Information (RFI) On October 31, 2016, the Department of Transportation published a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain public input regarding industry practices on the distribution and display of airline flight schedule, fare, and availability [[Page 94022]] information. The Department's RFI requests information on whether airline restrictions on the distribution or display of airline flight information harm consumers and constitute an unfair and deceptive business practice and/or an unfair method of competition. The RFI also requests information on whether any entities are blocking access to critical resources needed for competitive entry into the air transportation industry. Finally, the RFI requests information on whether Department action is unnecessary or whether Department action in these areas would promote a more competitive air transportation marketplace or help ensure that consumers have access to the information needed to make informed air transportation choices. See 81 FR 75481 (October 31, 2016). Responses on the matters discussed in the RFI were requested 60 days after publication in the Federal Register or by December 30, 2016. A4A's Request for Extension of the Response Period on DOT's RFI On November 8, 2016, we received a request from A4A to extend the response date to the RFI to either 60 days after the Department provides additional information in the docket as requested by A4A, or until March 31, 2017. See DOT-OST-2016-0204-0003. On November 17, 2016, the Travel Technology Association (TTA) provided a response to the Department opposing A4A's requests. See DOT- OST-2016-0204-0004. TTA asks the Department to deny A4A's request for an extension of 91 days but states that it would not object to an extension of the response time to January 13, 2017, noting that the December 30, 2016, response date is close to two major holidays. On November 23, 2016, A4A provided a response to TTA's letter opposing A4A's request for an extension. See DOT-OST-2016-0204-0012. On November 30, 2016, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta) provided a letter to the Department in support of A4A's request to extend the response period. See DOT-OST-2016-0204-0249. On December 6, 2016, the Department received TTA's response to the November 23, 2016, A4A letter, and the November 30, 2016, Delta letter. See DOT-OST-2016-0204-0747. The Department has considered the requests of A4A, TTA, and Delta. In response to the requests for extension of the response period, we grant the extension to March 31, 2017. A4A's Request for Clarification on DOT's RFI On November 8, 2016, we received a request from A4A to clarify certain statements and questions in the RFI. See DOT-OST-2016-0204- 0003. A4A states that it needs clarification regarding some of the questions posed in the RFI and that it is not sure how the Department is using certain terms. In response to A4A's request, the Department provides the following clarifications. A4A's first request for clarification is regarding terms that appear on 81 FR 75485. The RFI states on page 75485, center column, bottom paragraph, ``Some ticket agents assert that Web sites such as theirs can potentially better position new entrant airlines to compete with larger and more established airlines, especially considering recent airline consolidation.'' A4A states that the phrase ``better position new entrant airlines to compete'' implies that ticket agents can bias their displays in favor of new entrant airlines, which A4A states would be unfair and deceptive. We note that the Department recently issued a regulation that prohibits both ticket agents and carriers from biasing certain flight information displays based on carrier identity without disclosing such bias. See 81 FR 76800. As described in the RFI, the Department requests additional information to aid the Department in its analysis. The phrase identified by A4A, ``better position new entrant airlines to compete,'' repeats assertions made by some ticket agents and we are requesting input on this assertion. See 81 FR 75485. A4A's second clarification request relates to terms that appear on 81 FR 75486 where the RFI asks on the first column, whether ``any entities are blocking access to critical resources needed for competitive entry into the air transportation industry.'' Specifically, A4A asks what do ``critical resources'' and ``competitive entry'' mean in this context. The RFI also discusses the terms ``critical resources'' on page 75482, bottom of second column, top of third column, as follows: On April 15, 2016, the White House issued Executive Order 13725: Steps to Increase Competition and Better Inform Consumers and Workers to Support Continued Growth of the American Economy (the ``Executive Order''). The Executive Order expresses the importance of a fair, efficient, and competitive marketplace and notes that consumers need both competitive markets and information to make informed choices. The Department shares the goal of ensuring consumers are provided with information they need to make informed choices. In particular, as directed in the Executive Order, the DOT wants to identify any specific practices in connection with air transportation, such as blocking access to critical resources, that may impede informed consumer choice or unduly stifle new market entrants and determine whether the Department can potentially address those practices in appropriate instances. [emphasis added.] The Executive Order referenced above directs the Department to take action to promote competition, and specifically to act in connection with abuses such as blocking access to critical resources that are needed for competitive entry. [emphasis added.] The Department uses ``critical resources'' and ``competitive entry'' in the same manner discussed in the RFI paragraph above and in the Executive Order. A4A next asks what the Department means by ``air transportation industry,'' which appears on page 75486, and whether it refers to the distribution or the provision of air transportation. Regarding the ``air transportation industry,'' the Department is gathering information and did not distinguish specific aspects of the industry such as the distribution or provision of air transportation. Any interested party should provide any information it deems relevant to the issues identified in the RFI. Also on page 75486, the RFI goes on to ask ``whether Department action in this area would promote a more competitive air transportation marketplace.'' A4A asks what ``more competitive air transportation marketplace'' means. As discussed in the RFI, some ticket agents informed the Department that they believed airline actions had an anti- competitive impact. As stated in the RFI, the Department is seeking any information relevant to the issues and concerns regarding competition identified in the RFI. Finally, A4A's third clarification request refers to page 75486, in the third column, under ``Effects of Airlines Restricting Use of Flight Information,'' where the RFI says: We note that flight information is available through airline Web sites. Would a reduction in the availability of airline flight information on non-airline Web sites due to airline restrictions on the distribution and/or display of such information have a significant negative impact on consumers? A4A states that the question is vague and asks what ``reduction in the availability of airline fight information'' means and what the baseline is for determining a ``reduction?'' The RFI describes and discusses the current availability of flight information on both airline and non-airline Web sites and [[Page 94023]] this question asks about a reduction as compared to currently available flight information. Any interested party should provide any information it deems relevant to the question. A4A's Request for Documents and Data Related to DOT's RFI On November 8, 2016, we also received a request from A4A to provide any documents or data related to the RFI that would enable airlines and other stakeholders to provide meaningful and comprehensive responses. See DOT-OST-2016-0204-0003. On November 30, 2016, Delta provided a letter to the Department in support of A4A's request for the Department to provide additional documents and data related to the RFI. See DOT- OST-0204-0249. A4A and Delta request the following: 1. Formal and informal complaints (such as correspondence or memoranda) by online travel agents (OTAs) and metasearch sites (MSSs) regarding airline distribution practices for the period 2011 to present. 2. Documentation regarding the resolution of any such formal or informal complaint. 3. Research, data, and analysis provided to support any such complaints or to support the concerns claimed by OTAs and MSSs as described in the Notice. 4. Data provided by OTAs or MSSs indicating the number of OTAs or MSSs affected by air carrier distribution restrictions described in the Notice. 5. The Travel Technology Association/Charles River Associates paper dated May 19, 2015 and any supporting work papers, data or supplemental information. 6. Correspondence and records of communications between the Department and Travel Technology Association or Charles River Associates, or any of their representatives. 7. Correspondence between the Department and any other Federal, State or local agency regarding the topic of the Notice, including the issue of consumer rights and comparison shopping. 8. Data provided by OTAs/MSSs or other ticket agents regarding the volume of combined one-way tickets sold that are packaged to create a round-trip itinerary in order to provide a lower cost option than a single carrier round trip offering, and related savings data. In response to A4A's request for documents and data, the Department notes that the Travel Technology Association/Charles River Associates paper dated May 19, 2015, is already publicly available as described in the RFI. Nevertheless, the Department has posted the document in the docket for this proceeding. The Department has also posted Executive Order 13725 in the docket. Regarding the remaining documents and data requested by A4A, the Department has identified this request as one for records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and has forwarded it to the Office of the Secretary's FOIA Office for processing. The FOIA Office will provide any responsive and releasable information to A4A and Delta and the Department also will place this information in the docket. The Department does not view the outcome of the FOIA request to be material to stakeholders' ability to respond to the RFI. Accordingly, to the extent that the Department has not responded to the FOIA request by March 31, 2017, interested parties should not delay providing a response. Issued this 16th day of December, 2016, in Washington, DC Molly J. Moran, Acting General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2016-30830 Filed 12-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-9X-P
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This notice also responds to a request document (or signing the submission, if
for clarification of statements in the RFI. submitted on behalf of an association,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DATES: Responses should be filed by business, labor union, etc.). You may
March 31, 2017. review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Office of the Secretary statement in the Federal Register
ADDRESSES: You may file responses
[Docket No. DOT–OST–2016–0204] identified by the docket number DOT– published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
OST–2016–0204 by any of the following 19477–78), or you may visit http://
Exploring Industry Practices on methods: DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
Distribution and Display of Airline • Federal eRulemaking Portal: go to Docket: For access to the docket to
Fare, Schedule, and Availability http://www.regulations.gov and follow read background documents and
Information: Extension of Response the online instructions for submitting comments received, go to http://
Deadline for Request for Information comments. www.regulations.gov or to the street
• Mail: Docket Management Facility, address listed above. Follow the online
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), instructions for accessing the docket.
Department of Transportation (DOT). U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Ave. SE., West Building FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
ACTION: Request for Information (RFI),
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Kyle-Etienne Joseph, Trial Attorney,
response to document and data request; Office of the General Counsel for
clarification; and extension of response Washington, DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery or Courier: West Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings,
deadline. U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
SUMMARY: DOT is extending the 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., between 9:00 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC,
response period for the RFI regarding a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through 20590, 202–366–9342, 202–366–7152
industry practices on the distribution Friday, except Federal holidays. (fax), kyle-etienne.joseph@dot.gov
and display of airline flight schedule, • Fax: (202) 493–2251 (email).
fare, and availability information. The Instructions: You must include the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Department is extending the period for agency name and docket number DOT–
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persons to submit responses to the RFI OST–2016–0204 at the beginning of DOT’s Request for Information (RFI)
from December 30, 2016, to March 31, your submission. All submissions On October 31, 2016, the Department
2017. This action also addresses a received will be posted without change of Transportation published a Request
request for documents or data submitted to http://www.regulations.gov, including for Information (RFI) to obtain public
to the Department in connection with any personal information provided. input regarding industry practices on
issues addressed in the RFI. This Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the distribution and display of airline
request for documents will be processed the electronic form of all submissions flight schedule, fare, and availability
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information. The Department’s RFI A4A’s Request for Clarification on particular, as directed in the Executive Order,
requests information on whether airline DOT’s RFI the DOT wants to identify any specific
restrictions on the distribution or practices in connection with air
On November 8, 2016, we received a transportation, such as blocking access to
display of airline flight information request from A4A to clarify certain critical resources, that may impede informed
harm consumers and constitute an statements and questions in the RFI. See consumer choice or unduly stifle new market
unfair and deceptive business practice DOT–OST–2016–0204–0003. A4A states entrants and determine whether the
and/or an unfair method of competition. that it needs clarification regarding Department can potentially address those
The RFI also requests information on some of the questions posed in the RFI practices in appropriate instances. [emphasis
whether any entities are blocking access and that it is not sure how the added.]
to critical resources needed for Department is using certain terms. In The Executive Order referenced above
competitive entry into the air response to A4A’s request, the directs the Department to take action to
transportation industry. Finally, the RFI Department provides the following promote competition, and specifically to
requests information on whether clarifications. act in connection with abuses such as
Department action is unnecessary or A4A’s first request for clarification is blocking access to critical resources that
whether Department action in these regarding terms that appear on 81 FR are needed for competitive entry.
areas would promote a more 75485. The RFI states on page 75485, [emphasis added.] The Department uses
competitive air transportation center column, bottom paragraph, ‘‘critical resources’’ and ‘‘competitive
marketplace or help ensure that ‘‘Some ticket agents assert that Web entry’’ in the same manner discussed in
consumers have access to the sites such as theirs can potentially better the RFI paragraph above and in the
information needed to make informed position new entrant airlines to compete Executive Order.
air transportation choices. See 81 FR with larger and more established A4A next asks what the Department
75481 (October 31, 2016). Responses on airlines, especially considering recent means by ‘‘air transportation industry,’’
the matters discussed in the RFI were airline consolidation.’’ A4A states that which appears on page 75486, and
requested 60 days after publication in the phrase ‘‘better position new entrant whether it refers to the distribution or
the Federal Register or by December 30, airlines to compete’’ implies that ticket the provision of air transportation.
2016. agents can bias their displays in favor of Regarding the ‘‘air transportation
new entrant airlines, which A4A states industry,’’ the Department is gathering
A4A’s Request for Extension of the would be unfair and deceptive. We note information and did not distinguish
Response Period on DOT’s RFI that the Department recently issued a specific aspects of the industry such as
On November 8, 2016, we received a regulation that prohibits both ticket the distribution or provision of air
request from A4A to extend the agents and carriers from biasing certain transportation. Any interested party
response date to the RFI to either 60 flight information displays based on should provide any information it
days after the Department provides carrier identity without disclosing such deems relevant to the issues identified
additional information in the docket as bias. See 81 FR 76800. in the RFI.
requested by A4A, or until March 31, As described in the RFI, the Also on page 75486, the RFI goes on
2017. See DOT–OST–2016–0204–0003. Department requests additional to ask ‘‘whether Department action in
information to aid the Department in its this area would promote a more
On November 17, 2016, the Travel analysis. The phrase identified by A4A, competitive air transportation
Technology Association (TTA) provided ‘‘better position new entrant airlines to marketplace.’’ A4A asks what ‘‘more
a response to the Department opposing compete,’’ repeats assertions made by competitive air transportation
A4A’s requests. See DOT–OST–2016– some ticket agents and we are marketplace’’ means. As discussed in
0204–0004. TTA asks the Department to requesting input on this assertion. See the RFI, some ticket agents informed the
deny A4A’s request for an extension of 81 FR 75485. Department that they believed airline
91 days but states that it would not A4A’s second clarification request actions had an anti-competitive impact.
object to an extension of the response relates to terms that appear on 81 FR As stated in the RFI, the Department is
time to January 13, 2017, noting that the 75486 where the RFI asks on the first seeking any information relevant to the
December 30, 2016, response date is column, whether ‘‘any entities are issues and concerns regarding
close to two major holidays. blocking access to critical resources competition identified in the RFI.
On November 23, 2016, A4A provided needed for competitive entry into the air Finally, A4A’s third clarification
a response to TTA’s letter opposing transportation industry.’’ Specifically, request refers to page 75486, in the third
A4A’s request for an extension. See A4A asks what do ‘‘critical resources’’ column, under ‘‘Effects of Airlines
DOT–OST–2016–0204–0012. and ‘‘competitive entry’’ mean in this Restricting Use of Flight Information,’’
context. The RFI also discusses the where the RFI says:
On November 30, 2016, Delta Air
terms ‘‘critical resources’’ on page We note that flight information is available
Lines, Inc. (Delta) provided a letter to
75482, bottom of second column, top of through airline Web sites. Would a reduction
the Department in support of A4A’s
third column, as follows: in the availability of airline flight information
request to extend the response period.
See DOT–OST–2016–0204–0249. On April 15, 2016, the White House issued on non-airline Web sites due to airline
Executive Order 13725: Steps to Increase restrictions on the distribution and/or
On December 6, 2016, the Department Competition and Better Inform Consumers display of such information have a
received TTA’s response to the and Workers to Support Continued Growth of significant negative impact on consumers?
November 23, 2016, A4A letter, and the the American Economy (the ‘‘Executive A4A states that the question is vague
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November 30, 2016, Delta letter. See Order’’). The Executive Order expresses the and asks what ‘‘reduction in the
DOT–OST–2016–0204–0747. importance of a fair, efficient, and availability of airline fight information’’
competitive marketplace and notes that
The Department has considered the consumers need both competitive markets
means and what the baseline is for
requests of A4A, TTA, and Delta. In and information to make informed choices. determining a ‘‘reduction?’’ The RFI
response to the requests for extension of The Department shares the goal of ensuring describes and discusses the current
the response period, we grant the consumers are provided with information availability of flight information on both
extension to March 31, 2017. they need to make informed choices. In airline and non-airline Web sites and
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this question asks about a reduction as has forwarded it to the Office of the Fiscal Service (FS)
compared to currently available flight Secretary’s FOIA Office for processing.
information. Any interested party The FOIA Office will provide any OMB Control Number: 1530–0030.
should provide any information it responsive and releasable information to Type of Review: Extension without
deems relevant to the question. A4A and Delta and the Department also change of a currently approved
will place this information in the collection.
A4A’s Request for Documents and Data
docket. The Department does not view Title: Special Bond of Indemnity By
Related to DOT’s RFI
the outcome of the FOIA request to be Purchaser of United States Savings
On November 8, 2016, we also material to stakeholders’ ability to
received a request from A4A to provide Bonds/Notes Involved in a Chain Letter
respond to the RFI. Accordingly, to the Scheme.
any documents or data related to the RFI extent that the Department has not
that would enable airlines and other responded to the FOIA request by Form: FS Form 2966.
stakeholders to provide meaningful and March 31, 2017, interested parties Abstract: The information is
comprehensive responses. See DOT– should not delay providing a response. requested to support a request for
OST–2016–0204–0003. On November refund of the purchase price of savings
Issued this 16th day of December, 2016, in
30, 2016, Delta provided a letter to the Washington, DC bonds purchased in a chain letter
Department in support of A4A’s request scheme.
Molly J. Moran,
for the Department to provide additional
Acting General Counsel. Affected Public: Individuals or
documents and data related to the RFI.
[FR Doc. 2016–30830 Filed 12–21–16; 8:45 am] Households.
See DOT–OST–0204–0249.
A4A and Delta request the following: BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P Estimated Total Annual Burden
1. Formal and informal complaints (such as Hours: 320.
correspondence or memoranda) by online OMB Control Number: 1530–0046.
travel agents (OTAs) and metasearch sites
(MSSs) regarding airline distribution DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Type of Review: Extension without
practices for the period 2011 to present. change of a currently approved
2. Documentation regarding the resolution Submission for OMB Review; collection.
of any such formal or informal complaint. Comment Request
3. Research, data, and analysis provided to Title: Agreement And Request For
support any such complaints or to support AGENCY: Department of the Treasury. Disposition Of A Decedent’s Treasury
the concerns claimed by OTAs and MSSs as ACTION: Notice. Securities.
described in the Notice. Form: FS Form 5394.
4. Data provided by OTAs or MSSs SUMMARY: December 19, 2016.
indicating the number of OTAs or MSSs Abstract: The information is
affected by air carrier distribution restrictions
The Department of the Treasury will necessary to distribute Treasury
described in the Notice. submit the following information securities and/or payments to the
5. The Travel Technology Association/ collection requests to the Office of entitled person(s) when the decedent’s
Charles River Associates paper dated May 19, Management and Budget (OMB) for estate was formally administered
2015 and any supporting work papers, data review and clearance in accordance through the court and has been closed,
or supplemental information. with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
6. Correspondence and records of or the estate is being settled in
1995, on or after the date of publication accordance with State statute without
communications between the Department
of this notice. the necessity of the court appointing a
and Travel Technology Association or
Charles River Associates, or any of their DATES: Comments should be received on legal representative.
representatives. or before January 23, 2017 to be assured
7. Correspondence between the Affected Public: Individuals or
of consideration.
Department and any other Federal, State or Households.
local agency regarding the topic of the ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding
the burden estimates, or any other Estimated Total Annual Burden
Notice, including the issue of consumer Hours: 9,250.
rights and comparison shopping. aspect of the information collections,
8. Data provided by OTAs/MSSs or other including suggestions for reducing the OMB Control Number: 1530–0051.
ticket agents regarding the volume of burden, to (1) Office of Information and
combined one-way tickets sold that are Type of Review: Extension without
Regulatory Affairs, Office of change of a currently approved
packaged to create a round-trip itinerary in Management and Budget, Attention:
order to provide a lower cost option than a collection.
Desk Officer for Treasury, New
single carrier round trip offering, and related Title: Offering of U.S. Mortgage
savings data. Executive Office Building, Room 10235,
Washington, DC 20503, or email at Guaranty Insurance Company Tax and
In response to A4A’s request for OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.gov and Loss Bonds.
documents and data, the Department (2) Treasury PRA Clearance Officer, Abstract: Regulations governing the
notes that the Travel Technology 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite issue, reissue, and redemption of U.S.
Association/Charles River Associates 8142, Washington, DC 20220, or email Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Company
paper dated May 19, 2015, is already at PRA@treasury.gov. Tax and Loss Bonds.
publicly available as described in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Affected Public: Businesses or other
RFI. Nevertheless, the Department has
posted the document in the docket for Copies of the submissions may be for-profits.
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this proceeding. The Department has obtained by emailing PRA@treasury.gov, Estimated Total Annual Burden
also posted Executive Order 13725 in calling (202) 622–0934, or viewing the Hours: 13.
the docket. Regarding the remaining entire information collection request at
documents and data requested by A4A, www.reginfo.gov. Bob Faber,
the Department has identified this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Acting Treasury PRA Clearance Officer.
request as one for records under the Authority: Paperwork Reduction Act of [FR Doc. 2016–30888 Filed 12–21–16; 8:45 am]
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and 1995, Public Law 104–13. BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P
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| 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 | Notices | |
| Action | Request for Information (RFI), response to document and data request; clarification; and extension of response deadline. | |
| Dates | Responses should be filed by March 31, 2017. | |
| Contact | Kyle-Etienne Joseph, Trial Attorney, Office of the General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC, 20590, 202-366-9342, 202-366-7152 (fax), kyle- [email protected] (email). | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 94021 |
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