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 1. High-Performance Fenestration
 1.1 Prescriptive Path: Fenestration shall meet or exceed ENERGY STAR requirements2
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 1.2 Performance Path: Fenestration shall meet or exceed 2009 IECC requirements2
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 2. Quality-Installed Insulation
 2.1  Ceiling, wall, floor, and slab insulation levels shall meet or exceed 2009 IECC levels3,4,5
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    2.2  All ceiling, wall, floor, and slab insulation shall achieve RESNET-defined Grade I installation or, alternatively, Grade II for surfaces with insulated sheathing (see checklist item 4.4.1 for required insulation levels)

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 At each insulated location noted below, a complete air barrier shall be provided that is fully aligned with the insulation as follows:
    At interior surface of ceilings in all Climate Zones; also, at interior edge of attic eave in all Climate Zones using a wind baffle that extends to the full height of the insulation. Include a baffle in every bay or a tabbed baffle in each bay with a soffit vent that will also prevent wind washing of insulation in adjacent bays
    At exterior surface of walls in all Climate Zones; and also at interior surface of walls for Climate Zones 4-8 7, 8
    At interior surface of floors in all Climate Zones, including supports to ensure permanent contact and blocking at exposed edges 9,10
 3.1 Walls
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 4. Reduced Thermal Bridging
    4.1  For insulated ceilings with attic space above (i.e., non-cathedralized ceilings), uncompressed insulation extends to the inside face of the exterior wall below at the following levels: CZ 1 to 5: > R-21; CZ 6 to 8: > R-30 12

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    4.2  For slabs on grade in CZ 4 and higher, 100% of slab edge insulated to > R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC and aligned with thermal boundary of the walls 4,5

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 4.4  Reduced thermal bridging at walls (rim / band joists are exempted) using one of the following options:
    4.4.1 Continuous rigid insulation, insulated siding, or combination of the two;
       > R-3 in Climate Zones 1 to 4, > R-5 in Climate Zones 5 to 8 13,14, OR;

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    4.4.2 Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), OR;
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    4.4.3 Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), OR;
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    4.4.4 Double-wall framing 15, OR;
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    4.4.5 Advanced framing, including all of the items below:
      4.4.5a All corners insulated > R-6 to edge 16, AND;
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      4.4.5b All headers above windows & doors insulated 17, AND;
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      4.4.5c Framing limited at all windows & doors 18, AND;
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          4.4.5d All interior / exterior wall intersections insulated to the same R-value as the rest of the exterior wall 19, AND;

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           4.4.5e Minimum stud spacing of 16" o.c. for 2 x 4 framing in all Climate Zones and, in Climate Zones 5 through 8, 24" o.c. for 2 x 6 framing unless construction documents specify other spacing is structurally required 20

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 5. Air Sealing
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        5.1.5 Recessed lighting fixtures adjacent to unconditioned space ICAT labeled and fully gasketed. Also, if in insulated ceiling without attic above, exterior surface of fixture insulated to > R-10 in CZ 4 and higher to minimize condensation potential.

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         5.2.1 All sill plates adjacent to conditioned space sealed to foundation or sub-floor with caulk. Foam gasket also placed beneath sill plate if resting atop concrete or masonry and adjacent to conditioned space.

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         5.2.3  Sheetrock sealed to top plate at all attic/wall interfaces using caulk, foam, or equivalent material. Either apply sealant directly between sheetrock and top plate or to the seam between the two from the attic above. Construction adhesive shall not be used

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         5.2.5 Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam

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 Rater Name:                                                                          Rater Pre-Drywall Inspection Date:                    Rater Initials:                   Rater Name:                                                                          Rater Final Inspection Date:                               Rater Initials:                   Builder Employee:                                                                 Builder Inspection Date:                                     Builder Initials:

  Notes:
   1.	At the discretion of the Rater, the builder may verify up to eight items specified in this checklist. When exercised, the builder‟s
        responsibility will be formally acknowledged by the builder signing off on the checklist for the item(s) that they verified.

        2.	For Prescriptive Path: All windows, doors, and skylights shall meet or exceed ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights  -  Version 5.0 as outlined at  www.energystar.gov/windows.  For Performance Path: All windows, doors and skylights shall meet or exceed the component U-factor and SHGC requirements specified in the 2009
        IECC  -  Table 402.1.1. If no NFRC rating is noted on the window or in product literature (e.g., for site-built fenestration), select the U-factor and SHGC value from tables 4 and 14, respectively, in 2005 ASHRAE Fundamentals, Chapter 31. Select the highest U-factor and SHGC value among the values listed for the known window characteristics (e.g., frame type, number of
        panes, glass color, and presence of low-e coating). Note that the U-factor requirement applies to all fenestration while the
        SHGC only applies to the glazed portion. The following exceptions apply:

           a.	An area-weighted average of fenestration products shall be permitted to satisfy the U-factor requirements;

           b.	An area-weighted average of fenestration products more than 50% glazed shall be permitted to satisfy the SHGC
              requirements;

             and shall be excluded from area-weighted averages calculated using a) and b), above;

             d.	One side-hinged opaque door assembly up to 24 square feet in area shall be exempt from the U-factor requirements and shall be excluded from area-weighted averages calculated using a) and b), above;

             e.	Fenestration utilized as part of a passive solar design shall be exempt from the U-factor and SHGC requirements, and shall be excluded from area-weighted averages calculated using a) and b), above. Exempt windows shall be facing within 45 degrees of true south and directly coupled to thermal storage mass that has a heat capacity > 20
             btu/ft3xoF and provided in a ratio of at least 3 sq. ft per sq. ft. of south facing fenestration. Generally, thermal mass
             materials will be at least 2" thick.

       3.	Insulation levels in a home shall meet or exceed the component insulation requirements in the 2009 IECC - Table 402.1.1. The following exceptions apply:

          a.	Steel-frame ceilings, walls, and floors shall meet the insulation requirements of the 2009 IECC  -  Table 402.2.5. In CZ
             1 and 2, the continuous insulation requirements in this table shall be permitted to be reduced to R-3 for steel-frame
             wall assemblies with studs spaced at 24" on center. This exception shall not apply if the alternative calculations in d)
             are used;

          b.	For ceilings with attic spaces, R-30 shall satisfy the requirement for R-38 and R-38 shall satisfy the requirement for R-
             49 wherever the full height of uncompressed insulation at the lower R-value extends over the wall top plate at the eaves. This exemption shall not apply if the alternative calculations in d) are used;

             c.	For ceilings without attic spaces, R-30 shall satisfy the requirement for any required value above R-30 if the design of the roof/ceiling assembly does not provide sufficient space for the required insulation value. This exemption shall be limited to 500 square ft. or 20% of the total insulated ceiling area, whichever is less. This exemption shall not apply if the alternative calculations in d) are used;

             d.		An alternative equivalent U-factor or total UA calculation may also be used to demonstrate compliance, as follows: An assembly with a U-factor equal or less than specified in 2009 IECC Table 402.1.3 complies.
             A total building thermal envelope UA that is less than or equal to the total UA resulting from the U-factors in Table
             402.1.3 also complies. The insulation levels of all non-fenestration components (i.e., ceilings, walls, floors, and slabs) can  be  traded  off  using  the  UA  approach  under  both  the  Prescriptive  and  the  Performance  path.  Note  that fenestration products (i.e., windows, skylights, doors) shall not be included in this calculation. Also, note that while ceiling and slab insulation can be included in trade-off calculations, the R-value must meet or exceed the minimum values listed in items 4.1 through 4.3 of the checklist to provide an effective thermal break, regardless of the UA tradeoffs calculated. The UA calculation shall be done using a method consistent with the AHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals and shall include the thermal bridging effects of framing materials. The calculation for a steel-frame envelope assembly shall use a series-parallel path calculation method.

       4.	Consistent with the 2009 IECC, slab edge insulation is only required for slab-on-grade floors with a floor surface less than 12 inches below grade. Slab insulation shall extend to the top of the slab to provide a complete thermal break. If the top edge of the insulation is installed between the exterior wall and the edge of the interior slab, it shall be permitted to be cut at a 45- degree angle away from the exterior wall.

       5.	Where an insulated wall separates a garage, patio, porch, or other unconditioned space from the conditioned space of the house, slab insulation shall also be installed at this interface to provide a thermal break between the conditioned and unconditioned slab. Post-tensioned slabs with integrated porch foundations are exempted from this requirement in all homes, as are post-tensioned slabs with integrated garage foundations in multi-family buildings, until feasible architectural details can be developed.

       6.	For purposes of this checklist, an air barrier is defined as any durable solid material that blocks air flow between conditioned space and unconditioned space, including necessary sealing to block excessive air flow at edges and seams and adequate support to resist positive and negative pressures without displacement or damage. EPA recommends, but does not require, rigid air barriers.

       Open-cell or closed-cell foam shall have a finished thickness > 5.5" or 1.5", respectively, to qualify as an air barrier unless the
       manufacturer indicates otherwise.

       If flexible air barriers such as house wrap are used, they shall be fully sealed at all seams and edges and supported using fasteners with caps or heads > 1" diameter unless otherwise indicated by the manufacturer. Flexible air barriers shall not be made of kraft paper, paper-based products, or other materials that are easily torn. If polyethylene is used, its thickness shall be
       > 6 mil.

   7.	Band joists are currently exempt from interior air barrier requirement in Climate Zones 4 thru 8, but high ly encouraged by EPA
       as a best practice.

       8.	Up to 10% of the total exterior wall surface area is exempted from the reduced thermal bridging requirements to accommodate thermal fins, wing walls, masonry fireplaces or similar architectural details.

       Batts that completely fill a cavity enclosed on all six sides may be used to meet this requirement without the need for suppo rts, even though some compression will occur due to the excess insulation, as long as the compressed value meets or exceeds the required insulation level. Specifically, the following batts may be used in six-sided floor cavities: R-19 batts in 2x6 cavities, R-30 batts in 2x8 cavities, R-38 batts in 2x10 cavities, and R-49 batts in 2x12 cavities. For example, in a home that requires R-
       19 floor insulation, an R-30 batt may be used in a six-sided 2x8 floor cavity.

       10.	Fully-aligned air barriers may be installed at the exterior surface of the floor cavity in all Climate Zones if the insulation is installed in contact with this exterior air barrier and the perimeter rim and band joists of the floor cavity are also sealed and insulated to comply with the fully-aligned air barrier requirements for walls.

       11.	Sloped attics shall meet the air barrier requirements for walls and are defined as sloped surfaces separating conditioned attics from ambient conditions. In contrast, sloped ceilings shall meet the air barrier requirements for ceilings and are defined as sloped surfaces separating conditioned house space from ambient conditions (e.g., sloped ceiling at the perimeter of a bedroom).

       12.	The minimum designated R-values must be achieved regardless of the trade-offs determined using an equivalent U-factor or UA alternative calculation. Note that if the minimum designated values are used, they must be compensated with higher values elsewhere using an equivalent U-factor or UA alternative calculation in order to meet the overall insulation requirements of the 2009 IECC. Also, note that these requirements can be met by using any available strategy, such as a raised -heel truss, alternate framing that provides adequate space, and/or high-density insulation. In climate zones one through three, one option that will work for most homes is to use 2x6 framing, an R-21 high-density batt, and a wind baffle that only requires 0.5" of clearance.

       13.	Insulated sheathing rated for water protection can be used as a water resistant barrier if all seams are taped and seale d. If the insulated sheathing is not rated for water protection, it shall be attached directly over a water-resistive barrier and sheathing. In addition, it shall provide the required R-value as demonstrated through either testing in accordance with ASTM C 1363 or by attaining the required R-value at its minimum thickness. If non-insulated structural sheathing is used at corners, advanced framing details listed under requirement 4.4.5 shall be met for those wall sections. Rigid insulation, if used, may be installed on either the interior or exterior side of the wall.

  14.	Steel framing shall meet the reduced thermal bridging requirements by complying with item 4.4.1 of the checklist.

       15.	Double-wall framing is defined as any framing method that ensures a continuous layer of insulation covering the studs to at least the R-value required in Section 4.4.1 of the checklist, such as offset double-stud walls, aligned double-stud walls with continuous insulation between the adjacent stud faces, or single-stud walls with 2x2 or 2x3 cross-framing. In all cases, insulation shall fill the entire wall cavity from the interior to exterior sheathing except at windows, doors and other penetrations.

       16.	All exterior corners shall be constructed to allow access for the installation of > R-6 insulation that extends to the exterior wall sheathing. Examples of compliance options include standard-density insulation with alternative framing techniques, such as using three studs per corner, or high-density insulation (e.g., spray foam) with standard framing techniques.

       17.	Headers shall be minimum R-3 for Climate Zones 1 through 4 and R-5 for Climate Zones 5 through 8 using continuous rigid insulation sheathing, SIP headers, other prefabricated insulated headers, single-member or two-member headers with insulation either in between or on one side, or an equivalent assembly, except where a framing plan provided by the builder, architect, designer, or engineer indicates that full-depth solid headers are the only acceptable option. The rater need not evaluate the structural necessity of the details in the framing plan to qualify the home. Also, the framing plan need only encompass the details in question and not necessarily the entire home. R-value requirement refers to manufacturer‟s nominal insulation value.

       18.	Framing at windows shall be limited to a maximum of one pair of king studs and one pair jack studs per window opening to support the header and window sill. Additional jack studs shall be used only as needed for structural support and cripple stu ds only as needed to maintain on-center spacing of studs.

       19.	Insulation shall run behind interior/exterior wall intersections using ladder blocking, full length 2"x6" or 1"x6" furring be hind the first partition stud, drywall clips, or other equivalent alternative.

       20.	Vertical framing members shall either be on-center or have an alternative structural purpose (e.g., framing members at the edge of pre-fabricated panels) that is apparent to the rater or documented in a framing plan provided by the builder, architect, designer, or engineer. The rater need not evaluate the structural necessity of the details in the framing plan to qualify the home.  Also, the framing plan need only encompass the details in question and not necessarily the entire home . No more than
       5% of studs may lack an apparent or documented structural purpose, which is equivalent to one vertical stud for every 30 linear feet of wall, assuming 16" o.c. stud spacing.

  21.	Light tubes that do not include a gasketed lens are required to be sealed and insulated > R-6 for the length of the tube.

       22.	In Climate Zones 1 through 3, stucco over rigid insulation tightly sealed to windows and doors shall be considered equivalent to sealing rough openings with caulk or foam.

       EPA Form 5900-176
The government estimates the average time needed to fill out this form is 0.45 hours and welcomes suggestions for reducing this effort. Send comments (referencing OMB Control Number) to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. EPA (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460.

23.	Examples of durable covers include, but are not limited to, pre-fabricated covers with integral insulation, rigid foam adhered to cover with adhesive, or batt insulation mechanically fastened to the cover (e.g., using bolts, metal wire, or metal strapping ).


[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 63 (Friday, April 1, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18029-18031]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7202]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-1304; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-254-AD;
Amendment 39-16644; AD 2011-07-07]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark
1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

* * * Under certain conditions, an ignition source may develop in
the wing tank vapour space, due to insufficient clearance between
the wiring along the Fuel Quantity Tank Units (FQTU's) and the local
reinforcing structure around the upper skin cut-out.
    This condition, if not corrected, in combination with flammable
fuel vapours, could result in a wing tank explosion and consequent
loss of the aeroplane.
* * * * *
    We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective May 6, 2011.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 6, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1137; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on January 5, 2011 (76
FR 482). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

* * * The FAA has published Special Federal Aviation Regulation
(SFAR) 88, and the [Joint Aviation Authorities] JAA has published
Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. The design review conducted by Fokker
Services on the Fokker F28 type design in response to these
regulations revealed that, under certain conditions, an ignition
source may develop in the wing tank vapour space, due to
insufficient clearance between the wiring along the Fuel Quantity
Tank Units (FQTU's) and the local reinforcing structure around the
upper skin cut-out.
    This condition, if not corrected, in combination with flammable
fuel vapours, could result in a wing tank explosion and consequent
loss of the aeroplane.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires a one-time
[detailed] inspection to investigate if a clearance of 3 mm (0.12
inch) or more is available between the FQTU

probes wiring and the surrounding reinforcement structure of the
wing upper skin and corrective rework actions, depending on
findings.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 2 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 6 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be $1,020, or $510 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will
take about 21 work-hours and require parts costing $0, for a cost of
$1,785 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (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),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2011-07-07 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-16644. Docket No. FAA-
2010-1304; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-254-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 6,
2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark
1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, certificated in any category,
all serial numbers.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57: Wings.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:

    * * * Under certain conditions, an ignition source may develop
in the wing tank vapour space, due to insufficient clearance between
the wiring along the Fuel Quantity Tank Units (FQTU's) and the local
reinforcing structure around the upper skin cut-out.
    This condition, if not corrected, in combination with flammable
fuel vapours, could result in a wing tank explosion and consequent
loss of the aeroplane.
* * * * *

Compliance

    (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.

Detailed Inspection and Corrective Actions

    (g) At the next scheduled opening of the fuel tanks, but not
later than 84 months after the effective date of this AD, do a
detailed inspection for minimum clearance of the gap between the
FQTU wiring harness and the outer wing FQTU hole reinforcement
structure, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-57-097, Revision 1, dated June 10,
2010.
    (h) If during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, the minimum clearance is found to be insufficient, as defined in
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-57-
097, Revision 1, dated June 10, 2010, before further flight, rework
the surrounding structure to remove the possibility of an ignition
source, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF28-57-097, Revision 1, dated June 10, 2010.

Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information

    (i) Inspections accomplished before the effective date of this
AD according to Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-57-097, dated May 6,
2010, are considered acceptable for compliance with the requirements
of paragraph (g) of this AD.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 1:  This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service
information as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (j) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, sent it to ATTN: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Information may be e-mailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

Related Information

    (k) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2010-0156, dated August 3, 2010; and Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF28-57-097, Revision 1, dated June 10, 2010; for
related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (l) You must use Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-57-097, Revision
1, dated June 10, 2010, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150
AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)252-627-350; fax
+31 (0)252-627-211; e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 15, 2011.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-7202 Filed 3-31-11; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 161 (Wednesday, August 19, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51029-51030]
[FR Doc No: 2020-18059]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-10013-79-OA]

Notification of a Public Meeting of the Science Advisory Board;
Reduced-Form Tools Review Panel

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory
Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconferences of the SAB
Reduced-Form Tools Review Panel (RFT Review Panel) to discuss the
Panel's draft report on EPA's October 2019 report: ``Evaluating Reduced
Form Tools for Estimating Air Quality Benefits.''

DATES: The public virtual meeting of the Science Advisory Board RFT
Review Panel will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2020, from 12:00
noon to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be conducted virtually by video and
telephone.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants
further information concerning the public teleconferences may contact
Dr. Suhair Shallal, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), via telephone/
voice mail<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>General
information concerning the SAB can be found on the EPA website at
http://www.epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The SAB was established pursuant
to the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration
Authorization Act (ERDDAA), codified at 42 U.S.C. 4365, to provide
independent scientific and technical advice to the EPA Administrator on
the scientific and technical basis for agency positions and
regulations. The SAB is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. The SAB
will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff
Office procedural policies. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is
hereby given that the SAB Reduced-Form Tools Review Panel (RFT Review
Panel) will hold a public virtual teleconference to discuss their draft
report on the review of EPA's Evaluation of Reduced Form Tools for
Estimating Air Quality Benefits. The SAB RFT Review Panel has developed
a draft report with comments on the appropriateness of the framework
developed and outlined in the report for evaluating the use of Reduced-
Form Tools to generate estimates of monetized health benefits compared
with those that rely on full-form air quality and health benefits
models to inform the cost-benefit analyses of major regulatory actions.
The RFT Review Panel will meet to discuss and finalize their draft
report.
    Technical Contacts: Any technical questions concerning EPA's
document titled Evaluating Reduced-Form Tools for Estimating Air
Quality Benefits should be directed to Dr. Erika Sasser
(sasser.erika@epa.gov).
    Availability of Meeting Materials: Prior to the virtual meeting,
the agenda and other meeting materials will be placed on the SAB
website at http://epa.gov/sab.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for
consideration by EPA's federal advisory committees and panels has a
different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices.
Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory
committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an
EPA program office.
    Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific
advisory committees, provide independent advice to the EPA. Members of
the public can submit relevant comments pertaining to the committee's
charge or meeting materials. Input from the public to the SAB RFT
Review Panel will have the most impact if it provides specific
scientific or technical information or analysis for the SAB RFT Review
Panel to consider or if it relates to the clarity or accuracy of the
technical information.

Members of the public wishing to provide comment should contact the DFO
directly.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an
oral presentation at a public teleconference will be limited to three
minutes. Persons interested in providing oral statements on September
10, 2020, should contact Dr. Sue Shallal, DFO, via email at the contact
information noted above by September 3, 2020, to be placed on the list
of registered speakers.
    Written Statements: Written statements will be accepted throughout
the advisory process; however, for timely consideration by SAB RFT
Review Panel members, statements should be received in the SAB Staff
Office by September 3, 2020, for consideration at the public
teleconference(s). Written statements should be supplied to the DFO via
email at the contact information above. Submitters are requested to
provide a signed and unsigned version of each document because the SAB
Staff Office does not publish documents with signatures on its
websites. Members of the public should be aware that their personal
contact information, if included in any written comments, may be posted
to the SAB website. Copyrighted material will not be posted without
explicit permission of the copyright holder.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for
individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Shallal at the phone
number or email address noted above, preferably at least ten days prior
to the meeting, to give the EPA as much time as possible to process
your request.

V. Khanna Johnston,
Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
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