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$48,600 to candidates and their authorized committees, and up to $74,600 to other political committees, of which no more than $48,600 could be contributed to political committees other than national party committees. See Price Index Adjustments for Contribution and Expenditure Limitations and Lobbyist Bundling Disclosure Threshold, 78 FR 8530, 8532 (Feb. 6, 2013).

On April 2, 2014, the Supreme Court held that the aggregate contribution limits at 52 U.S.C. 30116(a)(3) (formerly 2 U.S.C. 441a(a)(3)) are unconstitutional. See McCutcheon, 134 S. Ct. at 1442, 1450–59. Accordingly, the Commission is removing the regulation at 11 CFR 110.5 that implements that statutory provision and is making technical and conforming amendments at 11 CFR 110.1(c)(3), 110.14(d)(1), 110.14(g)(2), 110.17(b), and 110.19, as explained further below. The Court’s decision did not affect the base limits. See McCutcheon, 134 S. Ct. at
1442.

11 CFR 110.1

Section 110.1(c) implements FECA’s base and aggregate limits on contributions to political party committees. Current 11 CFR 110.1(c)(3) states that each national political party committee may receive up to the base limit from an individual contributor, but ‘‘the limits of 11 CFR 110.5 shall . . . apply to contributions made by an individual’’ to such committees. The Commission is deleting this reference to the aggregate limits.

11 CFR 110.5

Section 110.5 directly implements FECA’s aggregate limits, 52 U.S.C. 30116(a)(3) (formerly 2 U.S.C. 441a(a)(3)). The Commission is deleting 11 CFR 110.5 in its entirety and reserving that section.

11 CFR 110.14

Section 110.14(d)(1) provides, among other things, that ‘‘contributions made to a delegate for the purpose of furthering his or her selection . . . count against the limitation . . . under 11 CFR 110.5.’’ The Commission is deleting this reference to the aggregate limits.

Similarly, section 110.14(g)(2) provides that an individual’s ‘‘[c]ontributions to a delegate committee count against the limitation . . . under 11 CFR 110.5.’’ The Commission is deleting paragraph (g)(2) and redesignating current paragraph (g)(3) as new paragraph (g)(2). 11 CFR 110.17 Section 110.17(b) implements FECA’s price index increases for certain contribution limits, including the aggregate limits. The Commission isdeleting both the reference to the ‘‘biannual aggregate contribution limitation’’ in the title of section 110.17(b) and the citation in the text to section 110.5. Additionally, at 11 CFR 110.17(b)(1), the Commission is deleting the citation to section 110.5(b)(3).

11 CFR 110.19

Section 110.19 provides that, so long as certain conditions are satisfied, minors may make contributions ‘‘that in the aggregate do not exceed the limitations on contributions of 11 CFR 110.1 and 110.5.’’ The Commission is deleting the citation to 110.5. List of Subjects in 11 CFR Part 110

Campaign funds, Political committees and parties.

For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Federal Election Commission amends 11 CFR chapter I, as follows:

**PART 110—CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS AND**  **PROHIBITIONS**

■ 1. Revise the authority citation for part 110 to read as follows:

Authority: 52 U.S.C. 30101(8), 30101(9), 30102(c)(2), 30104(i)(3), 30111(a)(8), 30116, 30118, 30120, 30121, 30122, 30123, 30124, and 36 U.S.C. 510.

■ 2. Revise the section heading and paragraph (c)(3) of § 110.1 to read as follows:

**§ 110.1 Contributions by persons other than multicandidate political committees**  **(52 U.S.C. 30116(a)(1)).**
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(c) * * * (3) Each recipient committee referred to in 11 CFR 110.1(c)(2) may receive up to the $25,000 limitation from a contributor.
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**§ 110.5 [Removed and Reserved]**

■ 3. Remove and reserve § 110.5.

■ 4. Revise paragraphs (d)(1) and (g) of § 110.14 to read as follows:

**§ 110.14 Contributions to and expenditures by delegates and delegate**  **committees.**
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(d) * * * (1) The limitations on contributions to candidates and political committees under 11 CFR 110.1 and 110.2 do not apply to contributions made to a delegate for the purpose of furthering his or her selection.
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(g) Contributions made to and by a delegate committee. (1) The limitations on contributions to political committees under 11 CFR 110.1 and 110.2 apply to contributions made to and by a delegate committee.

(2) A delegate committee shall report contributions it makes and receives pursuant to 11 CFR part 104.
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■ 5. Revise paragraph (b) introductory text and paragraph (b)(1) of § 110.17 to read as follows:

**§ 110.17 Price index increase.**
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(b) Price index increases for contributions by persons and political party committees to Senatorial candidates. The limitations on contributions established by 11 CFR 110.1(b) and (c) and 110.2(e) shall be increased only in odd-numbered years by the percent difference between the price index, as certified to the Commission by the Secretary of Labor, for the 12 months preceding the beginning of the calendar year and the price index for the base period.

(1) The increased contribution limitations shall be in effect as provided in 11 CFR 110.1(b)(1)(ii), 110.1(c)(1)(ii), and 110.2(e)(2).
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**§ 110.19 [Amended]**

■ 6. Amend § 110.19 introductory text by removing ‘‘and 110.5’’.

Dated: October 9, 2014.
On behalf of the Commission. Lee E. Goodman, Chairman,
Federal Election Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–24661 Filed 10–16–14; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**14 CFR Part 71**

**[Docket No. FAA–2014–0263; Airspace Docket No. 13–ASW–27]** 

**Establishment of Class E Airspace; Thomas, OK** 

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

**ACTION :**  Final rule.

**SUMMARY :**  This action establishes Class E airspace at Thomas, OK. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate


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new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Thomas Muni Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

**DATES :**  Effective date: 0901 UTC, January 8, 2015. 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.

**ADDRESSES :**  FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ air

_ traffic/publications/. The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ federal

_register/code

_ of

_federalregulations/ibr

_locations.html. FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. For further information, you can contact the Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202–267–8783.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Raul Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817–321–
7654.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  History

On July 14, 2014, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E airspace for the Thomas, OK, area, creating controlled airspace at Thomas Muni Airport (79 FR 40690) Docket No. FAA–2014–0263. 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 7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 2014, 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 establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Thomas Muni Airport, Thomas, OK, for new standard instrument approach procedures developed at the airport. Controlled airspace is needed 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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does 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 establishes controlled airspace at Thomas Muni Airport, Thomas, OK.

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 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 2014, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface.
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ASW OK E5 Thomas, OK [New] Thomas Muni Airport, OK

(Lat. 35 ° 44 ′01 ′′ N., long. 98 ° 43 ′ 50′′ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Thomas Muni Airport.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 29, 2014. Robert W. Beck, Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2014–24040 Filed 10–16–14; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY** 

**Coast Guard**

**33 CFR Part 117**

**[Docket No. USCG–2014–0890]**

**Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW),**  **Newport River, Morehead City, NC**

**AGENCY :**  Coast Guard, DHS.

**ACTION :**  Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

**SUMMARY :**  The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Carolina Coastal Railroad Bridge, at AICW mile