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matters raised by the Petition of the United States Postal Service Requesting Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider a Proposed Change in Analytical Principles (Proposal Eleven), filed October 7, 2015.

2. Comments are due no later than November 24, 2015. Reply comments are due no later than December 7, 2015.

3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Lyudmila Y. Bzhilyanskaya to serve as Public Representative in this docket.

4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register

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By the Commission. Ruth Ann Abrams, Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015–26549 Filed 10–19–15; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**40 CFR Part 52**

**[EPA–R05–OAR–2014–0657; FRL–9935–62– Region 5]** 

**Air Plan Approval; Michigan; 2006 PM**  2.5 **and 2008 Lead NAAQS State Board Infrastructure SIP Requirements** 

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION :**  Proposed rule.

**SUMMARY :**  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve elements of state implementation plan submissions from Michigan regarding state board requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2006 fine particulate matter (PM2.5 ) and 2008 lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state’s air quality management program are adequate to meet the state’s responsibilities under the CAA.

**DATES :**  Comments must be received on or before November 19, 2015.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R05– OAR–2014–0657, by one of the following methods:

1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.

2. Email: aburano.douglas@epa.gov.
3. Fax: (312) 408–2279.
4. Mail: Douglas Aburano, Chief, Attainment Planning and Maintenance Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. 5. Hand Delivery: Douglas Aburano, Chief, Attainment Planning and Maintenance Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Regional Office official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.

Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to submit

comments.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Sarah Arra, Environmental Scientist, Attainment Planning and Maintenance Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886–9401, arra.sarah@epa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, we will withdraw the direct final rule and will address all public comments received in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register

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Dated: October 5, 2015. Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 2015–26310 Filed 10–19–15; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION**  **AGENCY**

**40 CFR Part 52**

**[EPA–R06–OAR–2013–0614; FRL–9935–52– Region 6]** 

**Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New**  **Mexico; Albuquerque/Bernalillo County; Revisions to State Boards and**  **Conflict of Interest Provisions**

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION :**  Proposed rule.

**SUMMARY :**  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County, New Mexico State Implementation Plan for state board composition and conflict of interest provisions. These revisions add administrative updates and clarifying changes to the state board and conflict of interest provisions in the city and county ordinances for the Albuquerque/ Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board. The EPA is proposing to approve these revisions pursuant to sections 110 and 128 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

**DATES :**  Written comments should be received on or before November 18,
2015.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments may be mailed to Mr. Guy Donaldson, Chief, Air Planning Section (6PD–L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/ courier by following the detailed instructions in the **ADDRESSES** section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register

. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mr. John Walser, (214) 665–7128, walser.john@epa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  In the final rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal as a direct rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action no further activity is contemplated. If the EPA receives relevant adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any


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parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.

We are also proposing to approve a ministerial change to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 40 CFR 52.1620(e). The entry titled ‘‘City of Albuquerque request for redesignation’’ was mistakenly placed in the first table of 40 CFR 52.1620(e) under the heading ‘‘EPA Approved city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Ordinances for State Board Composition and Conflict of Interest Provisions’’ and belongs in the second table of 40 CFR 52.1620(e) under the heading ‘‘EPA-ApprovedNonregulatory Provisions and QuasiRegulatory Measures in the New Mexico SIP.’’

For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the rules section of this Federal Register

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Dated: September 30, 2015. Ron Curry, Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. 2015–26303 Filed 10–19–15; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES** 

**Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services** 

**42 CFR Part 414**

**[CMS–3321–NC2]**

**Medicare Program; Request for Information Regarding Implementation**  **of the Merit Based Incentive Payment System, Promotion of Alternative**  **Payment Models, and Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible**  **Alternative Payment Models**

**AGENCY :**  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.

**ACTION :**  Request for information; extension of comment period.

**SUMMARY :**  This document extends the comment period for the October 1, 2015 document entitled ‘‘Request for Information Regarding Implementation of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, Promotion of Alternative Payment Models, and Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models’’ (80 FR 59102, referred to in this document as ‘‘the October 1 RFI’’). The comment period for the October 1 RFI, which would have ended on November 2, 2015, is extended for an additional 15 days. This document also advises the public and stakeholders of CMS priorities for the information sought in the October 1 RFI, and suggests that commenters may choose to focus their attention and comments accordingly.

**DATES :**  The comment period for the October 1, 2015 RFI (80 FR 59102) is extended to November 17, 2015. To be assured consideration, written or electronic comments on the October 1, 2015 RFI must be received at one of the addresses provided below no later than November 17, 2015.

**ADDRESSES :**  In commenting on the October 1, 2015 RFI, please refer either to file code CMS–3321–NC and comment as indicated in that document (80 FR 59102) or refer to file code CMS– 3321–NC2 and comment as provided here. Because of staff and resource limitations, we cannot accept comments by facsimile (FAX) transmission.

You may submit comments in one of four ways (please choose only one of the ways listed):

1. Electronically. You may submit electronic comments on this regulation
to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the ‘‘Submit a comment’’ instructions.

2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS–3321–NC2, P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244–8016.

Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period.

3. By express or overnight mail. You may send written comments to the following address only: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS–3321–NC2, Mail Stop C4–26–05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850.

4. By hand or courier. Alternatively, you may deliver (by hand or courier) your written comments ONLY to the following addresses prior to the close of the comment period:

a. For delivery in Washington, DC— Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 445–G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201.

(Because access to the interior of the Hubert H. Humphrey Building is not readily available to persons without federal government identification, commenters are encouraged to leave their comments in the CMS drop slots located in the main lobby of the building. A stamp-in clock is available for persons wishing to retain a proof of filing by stamping in and retaining an extra copy of the comments being filed.)

b. For delivery in Baltimore, MD— Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850.

If you intend to deliver your comments to the Baltimore address, call telephone number (410) 786–9994 in advance to schedule your arrival with one of our staff members.

Comments erroneously mailed to the addresses indicated as appropriate for hand or courier delivery may be delayed and received after the comment period.

Inspection of Public Comments: All comments received before the close of the comment period are available for viewing by the public, including any personally identifiable or confidential business information that is included in a comment. We post all comments received before the close of the comment period on the following Web site as soon as possible after they have been received: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the search instructions on that Web site to view public comments. Comments received timely will also be available for public inspection as they are received, generally beginning approximately 3 weeks after publication of a document, at the headquarters of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244, Monday through Friday of each week from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment to view public comments, phone 1–800–
743–3951.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :** 

Molly MacHarris, (410) 786–4461. Alison Falb, (410) 786–1169.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  On October 1, 2015, we published a request for information in the Federal Register (80 FR 59102) entitled, ‘‘Request for Information Regarding Implementation of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, Promotion of Alternative Payment Models, and Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models’’ (referred to in this document as ‘‘the October 1 RFI’’). Section 101 of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) repeals the Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology for updates to the physician fee schedule (PFS) and replaces it with a new Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for MIPS eligible professionals (MIPS EPs) under the PFS. Section 101 of the MACRA (Pub. L. 114–10, enacted April 16, 2015) sunsets payment adjustments under the current Physician QualityReporting System (PQRS), the ValueBased Payment Modifier (VM), and the Electronic Health Records (EHR)