83_FR_13524 83 FR 13463 - Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding

83 FR 13463 - Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 61 (March 29, 2018)

Page Range13463-13464
FR Document2018-06372

Petitions for Reconsideration (Petitions) have been filed in the Commission's Rulemaking proceeding by Rick Chessen, on behalf of NCTA--The Internet & Television Association (``NCTA'') and Michael Nilsson, on behalf of American Television Alliance (ATVA).

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 61 (Thursday, March 29, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 61 (Thursday, March 29, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-06372]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 15, 73, 74, and 76

[GN Docket No. 16-142; Report No. 3088]


Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Petitions for Reconsideration.

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SUMMARY: Petitions for Reconsideration (Petitions) have been filed in 
the Commission's Rulemaking proceeding by Rick Chessen, on behalf of 
NCTA--The Internet & Television Association (``NCTA'') and Michael 
Nilsson, on behalf of American Television Alliance (ATVA).

DATES: Oppositions to the Petition must be filed on or before April 13, 
2018. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before April 23, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evan Baranoff, Media Bureau, Policy 
Division, at: (202) 418-2120; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's 
document, Report No. 3088, released March 22, 2018. The full text of 
the Petition is available for viewing and

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copying at the FCC Reference Information Center, 445 12th Street SW, 
Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. It also may be accessed online via 
the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System at: http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/. The Commission will not send a Congressional Review 
Act (CRA) submission to Congress or the Government Accountability 
Office pursuant to the CRA, 5.U.S.C. because no rules are being adopted 
by the Commission.
    Subject: Authorizing Permissive Use of the ``Next Generation'' 
Broadcast Television Standard, Report and Order, FCC 17-158, published 
at 83 FR 4998, February 2, 2018, in GN Docket No. 16-142. 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: 2.

Federal Communications Commission.
Katura Jackson,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-06372 Filed 3-28-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2018 / Proposed Rules 13463 Fuel Additive Manufacturer reduced using isobutanol vs. indolene for that blend (animal exposure to Notification. which was expected as isobutanol is a evaporative emissions). Butamax has partially oxidized fuel. The enleanment also submitted information to III. Recent Studies Regarding reported for 16.1 percent isobutanol was demonstrate that it can comply with the Isobutanol Blended Gasolines in line with what is typical of E10 requirements of the OCTAMIX waiver, The OCTAMIX waiver evaluated a relative to indolene. The study noted which allows the blending of isobutanol number of 1980s gasoline-fueled that no operability issues were observed into gasoline at up to 3.7 percent oxygen vehicles on the effects of gasoline- while the marine engines were operated by weight, or 16 percent isobutanol by alcohol mixtures (applicable to on the gasoline-isobutanol blended volume. isobutanol at up to 16 percent by fuels.11 The EPA seeks comments and any volume) on those vehicles emissions The Agency believes that based on the information and data on the use of controls. Since then, studies have been referenced studies on the potential isobutanol in gasoline, including, but conducted to evaluate the potential effects of isobutanol on gasoline-fueled not limited to: (1) The need for effects of isobutanol on gasoline-fueled vehicles and engines and its engineering additional health-effects testing under vehicles, engines, and fuel dispensing judgement, that modern motor vehicles the Tier 3 provisions in the regulations, and storage equipment. Recent testing and engines should continue to meet and (2) the need for additional on the use of gasoline-isobutanol emissions standards and suffer no issues regulatory controls for 16 percent blended fuels illustrates that isobutanol- with driveability or operability on isobutanol in gasoline, beyond those for blended fuels generally do not gasoline-isobutanol blended fuels up to gasoline at 40 CFR parts 79 and 80, significantly affect oxides of nitrogen 16 volume percent. However, even under the authority of CAA section (NOX), carbon monoxide (CO), or non- though the information cited above 211(c). methane organic gas (NMOG) emissions. concerning regulated emissions, retail In a recent study, gasoline was splash Dated: March 15, 2018. fuel dispensing and storage equipment Byron J. Bunker, blended with alcohols to produce four materials, and marine engines suggests blends with a target value of 5.5 percent Director, Compliance Division, Office of that isobutanol blended into gasoline Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air oxygen by weight including a gasoline- should not pose any significant issues, isobutanol blend of 21 volume percent and Radiation. the narrowness of the size and scope of [FR Doc. 2018–06119 Filed 3–28–18; 8:45 am] isobutanol.8 The study found that the these studies does not address all gasoline-isobutanol blended fuel did not potential effects isobutanol may have on BILLING CODE 6560–50–P significantly affect NOX, CO, or NMOG gasoline-fueled vehicles and engines. emissions. Therefore, the Agency seeks comment In a test of isobutanol exposure FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS impacts on fueling infrastructure on whether there is available information on other areas that should COMMISSION materials, the observed swell for elastomers for exposures to 16 percent be addressed for gasoline-isobutanol 47 CFR Parts 15, 73, 74, and 76 and 24 percent gasoline blends were blended fuels up to 16 volume percent. similar to but slightly less than the The Agency could use information [GN Docket No. 16–142; Report No. 3088] oxygen equivalent ethanol fuels of E10 gleaned from this public comment process to determine whether further Petitions for Reconsideration of Action and E17. Samples of metals commonly controls might be necessary (potentially in Rulemaking Proceeding found in fuel storage and dispensing systems were immersed in 16 percent via rulemaking under section 211(c) of AGENCY: Federal Communications and 24 percent isobutanol blends at the Act) to help ensure the smooth Commission. 60 °C for 28 days. In all cases, the introduction of isobutanol into the gasoline market or to help determine ACTION: Petitions for Reconsideration. annualized corrosion rates for isobutanol based on weight loss were whether the Agency should impose SUMMARY: Petitions for Reconsideration negligible.9 certain conditions on the registration of (Petitions) have been filed in the Finally, in a 50-hour field emissions isobutanol as a gasoline additive Commission’s Rulemaking proceeding test of 175 horsepower and 215 through 40 CFR part 79. by Rick Chessen, on behalf of NCTA— horsepower boating engines, 16.1 IV. Conclusion The Internet & Television Association volume percent isobutanol (blended to (‘‘NCTA’’) and Michael Nilsson, on 93 octane) showed similar total The EPA will register isobutanol for behalf of American Television Alliance HC+NOX emissions compared to a non- Butamax in accordance with the (ATVA). oxygenated certification gasoline.10 In regulations at 40 CFR part 79 once applicable requirements are met. DATES: Oppositions to the Petition must that same test, CO emissions were be filed on or before April 13, 2018. Butamax has submitted the required 8 Ratcliff, M. A.; Luecke, J.; Williams, A.; information, including: (1) The Replies to an opposition must be filed Christensen, E.; Yanowitz, J.; Reek, A.; and speciation of exhaust and evaporative on or before April 23, 2018. McCormick, R. L.; Impact of higher alcohols emissions for gasoline with 16 percent ADDRESSES: Federal Communications blended in gasoline on light-duty vehicle exhaust isobutanol (Tier 1 testing), (2) a Commission, 445 12th Street SW, emissions. Environ. Sci. Technol., 2013, 47 (23), pp 13865–13872. literature search for health information Washington, DC 20554. 9 Kass, M.; Theiss, T.; Janke, C.; Pawel, S.; et al; on the Tier 1 emissions found for that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: rmajette on DSKBCKNHB2PROD with PROPOSALS Compatibility study for plastic, elastomeric, and blend that were not found in the Tier 1 Evan Baranoff, Media Bureau, Policy metallic fueling infrastructure materials exposed to testing of gasoline without any Division, at: (202) 418–2120; email: aggressive formulations of isobutanol-blended gasoline. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 2014. oxygenate, and (3) the results of the Evan.Baranoff@fcc.gov. 10 Until changed in the Tier 3 rulemaking (see 79 Alternative Tier 2 health-effects testing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a FR 23414, April 28, 2014), certification gasoline did summary of the Commission’s not contain ethanol, or any other oxygenates. 11 Wasil, J. R.; McKnight, J.; Kolb, R.; Munz, D.; However, the Tier 3 rulemaking now requires Adey, J.; and Goodwin, B.; In-use performance document, Report No. 3088, released federal motor vehicle gasoline certification fuel to testing of butanol-extended fuel in recreational March 22, 2018. The full text of the contain 10 volume percent ethanol. marine engines and vessels. SAE [Tech Pap.] 2012. Petition is available for viewing and VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:13 Mar 28, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\29MRP1.SGM 29MRP1

13464 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2018 / Proposed Rules copying at the FCC Reference PHMSA is issuing this request for done, whether in testing or in actual Information Center, 445 12th Street SW, information on the factors the Agency integration, by automated technologies. Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. should consider to ensure continued Most prominently, ‘‘Automated Driving It also may be accessed online via the safe transportation of hazardous Systems’’ (ADS) have shown the Commission’s Electronic Comment materials without impeding emerging capacity to drive and operate motor Filing System at: http://apps.fcc.gov/ surface transportation technologies. vehicles, including commercial motor ecfs/. The Commission will not send a DATES: Interested persons are invited to vehicles, as safely and efficiently as Congressional Review Act (CRA) submit comments on or before May 7, humans, if not more so. Similar submission to Congress or the 2018. Comments received after that date technological developments are also Government Accountability Office will be considered to the extent occurring in rail. Additionally, PHMSA pursuant to the CRA, 5.U.S.C. because practicable. acknowledges that ongoing advances in no rules are being adopted by the aviation and maritime technology could ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Commission. also affect the transportation of identified by Docket Number PHMSA– Subject: Authorizing Permissive Use hazardous materials and plans to 2018–0001 via any of the following of the ‘‘Next Generation’’ Broadcast address these issues in future notices, as methods: Television Standard, Report and Order, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to necessary. FCC 17–158, published at 83 FR 4998, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the DOT, including PHMSA, strongly February 2, 2018, in GN Docket No. 16– online instructions for submitting encourages the safe development, 142. This document is being published comments. testing, and integration of automated pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). See also 47 • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. technologies, including the potential for CFR 1.4(b)(1) and 1.429(f), (g). • Mail: Docket Operations, U.S. these technologies to be used in Number of Petitions Filed: 2. Department of Transportation, West hazardous materials transportation. Federal Communications Commission. Building, Ground Floor, Room W12– Although an exciting and important Katura Jackson, 140, Routing Symbol M–30, 1200 New innovation in transportation history, the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC emergence of surface automated Secretary. 20590. vehicles and the technologies that [FR Doc. 2018–06372 Filed 3–28–18; 8:45 am] • Hand Delivery: To Docket support them may create unique and BILLING CODE 6712–01–P Operations, Room W12–140 on the unforeseen challenges for hazardous ground floor of the West Building, 1200 materials transportation. The safe New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC transportation of hazardous materials 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., remains PHMSA’s top priority, and as DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Monday through Friday, except Federal the development, testing, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials holidays. integration of surface automated Safety Administration Instructions: All submissions must vehicles into our transportation system include the agency name and docket continues, PHMSA recognizes the need 49 CFR Parts 107, 171, 172, 173, 174, number for this notice. Internet users to work with State and modal partners 177, 178, 179, and 180 may access comments received by DOT to ensure the Hazardous Materials at: http://www.regulations.gov. Please Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171– [Docket No. PHMSA–2018–0001; Notice No. note that comments received will be 2018–01] 180) framework sufficiently takes into posted without change to: http:// account these new technological www.regulations.gov including any innovations. Request for Information on Regulatory personal information provided. Challenges to Safely Transporting Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 The purpose of this request for Hazardous Materials by Surface Modes U.S.C. 553(c), the DOT solicits information is to obtain public comment in an Automated Vehicle Environment; comments from the public. The DOT on how the development of automated Correction posts these comments, without edit, technologies may impact the HMR, and AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous including any personal information the on the information PHMSA should Materials Safety Administration commenter provides, to http:// consider when determining how to best (PHMSA), Department of Transportation www.regulations.gov, as described in ensure the HMR adequately account for (DOT). the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– surface automated vehicles.1 In 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at anticipation of the role surface ACTION: Request for information; http://www.dot.gov/privacy. automated vehicles and the technologies correction. that support them may play on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUMMARY: This request for information Matthew Nickels, Senior Regulations transportation, the movement of freight, notice replaces the version published in Officer (PHH–10), U.S. Department of and commerce, PHMSA requests the Federal Register on March 22, 2018 Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous comments from the public and (83 FR 12529), to make technical Materials Safety Administration, 1200 interested stakeholders—including corrections to the prior version. The New Jersey Avenue SE, East Building, entities engaged in the development, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001, testing, and integration of these Administration (PHMSA) requests Telephone 202–366–0464, technologies—on the potential future rmajette on DSKBCKNHB2PROD with PROPOSALS information on matters related to the Matthew.Nickels@dot.gov. incompatibilities between the hazardous development and potential use of materials transportation requirements in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: automated technologies for surface the HMR and a surface transportation modes (i.e., highway and rail) in I. Overview 1 In this notice, PHMSA is not seeking comment hazardous materials transportation. In The transportation sector is on how advances in aviation or maritime anticipation of the development, testing, undergoing a potentially revolutionary technology could affect the transportation of and integration of Automated Driving period, as tasks traditionally performed hazardous materials, though the Agency is Systems in surface transportation, by humans only are increasingly being considering future notices on those issues. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:13 Mar 28, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\29MRP1.SGM 29MRP1


Document Created: 2018-03-29 00:25:47
Document Modified: 2018-03-29 00:25:47
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionPetitions for Reconsideration.
DatesOppositions to the Petition must be filed on or before April 13, 2018. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before April 23, 2018.
ContactEvan Baranoff, Media Bureau, Policy Division, at: (202) 418-2120; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 13463 
CFR Citation47 CFR 15
47 CFR 73
47 CFR 74
47 CFR 76
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