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promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends controlled airspace at Gaylord Regional Airport, Gaylord, MI.

Environmental Review

The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 311a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

**PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR**  **TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS** 

■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E. O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389.

**§ 71.1 [Amended]**

■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9W, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 2012, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6005: Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface
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AGL MI E5 Gaylord, MI [Amended] Gaylord Regional Airport, MI

(Lat. 45 ° 00′47′′ N., long. 84 ° 42 ′ 12 ′′ W.) Gaylord VOR/DME

(Lat. 45 ° 00′45 ′′ N., long. 84 ° 42 ′ 15 ′′ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius of Gaylord Regional Airport, and within 2 miles each side of the 090 ° bearing from the airport extending from the 7-mile radius to 10.5 miles east of the airport, and within 8 miles north and 4 miles south of the Gaylord VOR/DME 278 ° radial extending from the 7- mile radius to 14.1 miles west of the airport, and within 8 miles north and 4 miles south of the Gaylord VOR/DME 270 ° radial extending from the 7-mile radius to 14.2 miles west of the airport.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 12, 2013. David P. Medina, Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2013–05209 Filed 3–6–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4910–13–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**14 CFR Part 71**

**[Docket No. FAA–2012–0791; Airspace Docket No. 12–AGL–9]** 

**Amendment of Class E Airspace; Sault Ste Marie, ON** 

**AGENCY :**  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

**ACTION :**  Final rule.

**SUMMARY :**  This action amends Class E airspace at Sault Ste Marie, ON. Changes to controlled airspace are necessary to coincide with the Canadian control zone over Sault Ste Marie Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.

**DATES :**  Effective Date: 0901 UTC, June 27, 2013. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Scott Enander, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817–321–
7716.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  History

On September 14, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend Class E airspace for the Sault Ste Marie, ON, area, amending controlled airspace at Sault Ste Marie Airport (77 FR 56796) Docket No. FAA– 2012–0791. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9W dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 2012, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by amending Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D at Sault Ste Marie Airport, Sault Ste Marie, ON, to coincide with that portion of the control zone in Canadian airspace. This action is necessary for the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport.

The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency’s authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends controlled airspace at Sault Ste Marie Airport, Sault Ste Marie, ON.

Environmental Review

The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 311a. This airspace action is


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not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air). Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

**PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR**  **TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS** 

■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E. O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389.

**§ 71.1 [Amended]**

■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9W, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 2012, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6004: Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area
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AGL ON E4 Sault Ste Marie, ON [Amended] Sault Ste Marie Airport, ON, Canada

(Lat. 46 ° 29 ′06′′ N., long. 84 ° 30′ 34′′ W.) That airspace in the United States extending upward from the surface within 1.6 miles each side of the 118 ° bearing from Sault Ste Marie Airport extending from the 5-mile radius of the airport to 9.6 miles southeast of the airport.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 12, 2013. David P. Medina, Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2013–05220 Filed 3–6–13; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** 

**18 CFR Part 38**

**[Docket No. RM05–5–020; Order No. 676– G]** 

**Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public**  **Utilities**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Energy.

**ACTION :**  Final rule.

**SUMMARY :**  The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is amending its regulations which establish standards for business practices and electronic communications for public utilities to incorporate by reference updated business practice standards adopted by the Wholesale Electric Quadrant of the North American Energy Standards Board to categorize various products and services for demand response and energy efficiency and to support the measurement and verification of these products and services in organized wholesale electric markets. These standards provide common definitions and processes regarding demand response and energy efficiency products in organized wholesale electric markets where such products are offered. The standards also require each regional transmission organization (RTO) and independent system operator (ISO) to address in the RTO or ISO’s governing documents the performance evaluation methods to be used for demand response and energy efficiency products. The standards thereby facilitate the ability of demand response and energy efficiency providers to participate in organized wholesale electric markets, reducing transaction costs and providing an opportunity for more customers to participate in these programs, especially for customers that operate in more than one organized market.

**DATES :**  This rule will become effective May 6, 2013. Dates for implementation of the standards are provided in the Final Rule. This incorporation by reference of certain publications in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of May 6, 2013.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  David Kathan (technical issues), Office

of Energy Policy and Innovation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–
6404. Mindi Sauter (legal issues), Office of the

General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–6830.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 
Order No. 676–G Table of Contents

I. Background .................................................................................................................. ................................................................... 2. II. Discussion ................................................................................................................. ..................................................................... 11. A. Overview .................................................................................................................... ............................................................ 11. B. NAESB Phase II Demand Response M&V Standards ................................................................................ ........................... 14. 1. Comments .................................................................................................................... .................................................... 15. a. Adoption of Phase II Demand Response M&V Standards .......................................................................... ........... 15. b. Level of Detail, Standardization, and Best Practices ........................................................................ ..................... 19. c. Other Matters ............................................................................................................... ............................................. 26. 2. Commission Determination .................................................................................................... ........................................ 33. C. NAESB Energy Efficiency M&V Standards ....................................................................................... ................................... 40. 1. Comments .................................................................................................................... .................................................... 41. a. Adoption of Wholesale Energy Efficiency M&V Standards ....................................................................... ........... 41. b. Other Matters ............................................................................................................... ............................................. 45. 2. Commission Determination .................................................................................................... ........................................ 47. D. Incorporation by Reference/Copyrighted Standards ............................................................................ ................................ 52. III. Implementation Dates and Procedures ....................................................................................... ................................................ 54. IV. Notice of Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards ............................................................................. ........................................ 58. V. Information Collection Statement ............................................................................................ .................................................... 59. VI. Environmental Analysis ..................................................................................................... ......................................................... 67. VII. Regulatory Flexibility Act ................................................................................................ .......................................................... 68. VIII. Document Availability .................................................................................................... .......................................................... 71. IX. Effective Date and Congressional Notification .............................................................................. ............................................. 74.