[Federal Register: June 28, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 124)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 51, 52, 72, 73, 74, 78, 96, and 97

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0076; FRL-8333-1]
RIN 2060-AM99

Rulemaking on Section 126 Petition From North Carolina To Reduce
Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone; Federal
Implementation Plans To Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate
Matter and Ozone: Notice of Actions Denying Petitions for
Reconsideration

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of Actions Denying Petitions for Reconsideration.

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SUMMARY: The EPA is providing notice that it has responded to 4
petitions for reconsideration of a final rule published in the Federal
Register on April 28, 2006. The rule promulgated Federal implementation
plans (FIPs) for the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) and responded to
a petition from North Carolina that was submitted under section 126 of
the Clean Air Act (CAIR FIPs-Section 126 Rule). Subsequent to
publishing the rule, EPA received 4 petitions for reconsideration from
ARRIPA (dated June 26, 2006), Colver

Power Project (dated June 27, 2006), the State of North Carolina (dated
June 26, 2006), and Southern Environmental Law Center (on behalf of
Southern Environmental Law Center, Sierra Club, and Environment North
Carolina) (dated June 27, 2006). The EPA considered the petitions and
supporting information along with information contained in the
rulemaking docket (Docket No. EPA-OAR-HQ-2004-0076) in reaching a
decision on the petitions. EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson denied
the petitions for reconsideration in separate letters to the
petitioners dated February 27, 2007 to ARRIPA and to Colver Power
Project and dated May 7, 2007 to Southern Environmental Law Center and
to the State of North Carolina. The letters explain EPA's reasons for
the denials.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sonja Rodman, U.S. EPA, Office of
General Counsel, Mail Coder 2344A, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. How Can I Get Copies of This Document and Other Related Information?

    This Federal Register notice, the petitions for reconsideration,
and the letters denying the petitions for reconsideration are available
in the docket that EPA established for the CAIR FIRs-Section 126 Rule
under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0076. The document identification
numbers for the petitions for reconsideration are: ARRIPA, EPA-HQ-OAR-
2004-0076-0284; North Carolina, EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0076-0293.1 (petition)
and EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0076-0293.2 through EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0076-0293.21
(supporting materials); and Southern Environmental Law Center, Sierra
Club, and Environment North Carolina, EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0076-0233. The
document identification numbers for EPA's response letters are: to
ARRIPA, EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0076-0307; to Colver Power Project, EPA-HQ-OAR-
2004-0076-0308; to North Carolina, EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0076-0305; and to
Southern Environmental Law Center, EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0076-0306.
    All documents in the docket are listed on the http://www.regulations.gov

Web site. Although listed in the index, some information is not
publicly available, e.g., confidential business information (CBI) or
other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain
other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the
Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically
through http://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the EPA Docket Center

(Air Docket), EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone
number for the Public Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER> and the telephone
number for the Air Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    This Federal Register notice, the petitions for reconsideration,
and the letters denying the petitions can also be found on EPA's Web
site http://www.epa.gov/cair. The CAIR FIPs-Section 126 Rule was

published in the Federal Register on April 28, 2006 at 71 FR 25328.

II. Judicial Review

    Section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act indicates which Federal
Courts of Appeals have venue for petitions for review of final actions
by EPA. This section provides, in part, that the petitions for review
must be filed in the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Circuit if (i) the agency action consists of ``nationally applicable
regulations promulgated, or final action taken, by the Administrator,''
or (ii) such actions are locally or regionally applicable, if ``such
action is based on a determination of nationwide scope or effect and if
in taking such action the Administrator finds and publishes that such
action is based on such a determination.''
    The EPA has determined that its actions denying the petitions for
reconsideration are of nationwide scope and effect for purposes of
section 307(d)(1) because the actions directly affect the CAIR FIPs-
Section 126 Rule, which previously was found to be of nationwide scope
and effect. Thus, any petitions for review of the letters denying the
petitions for reconsideration described in this Notice must be filed in
the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit within 60
days from the date this Notice is published in the Federal Register.

    Dated: June 22, 2007.
Stephen D. Page,
Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 6, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42225-42226]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA-2017-0057]

Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR)
abstracted below will be submitted to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review. The ICR describes the nature of the
information collection and its expected burden.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 6, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number
NHTSA-2017-0057 using any of the following methods:
    Electronic submissions: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow
the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
    Mail, Hand Delivery, or Courier: U.S. Department of Transportation,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Docket Management Facility, M-30, Room W12-
140, Washington, DC 20590.
    Docket hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays; phone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Berning, Contracting Officer's
Representative, Office of Behavioral Safety Research, National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590. Ms. Berning's phone number is<PHONE_NUMBER> and the email
address is<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: None.
    Title: Drug Use by Drivers Arrested for Driving Under the Influence
or Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs
    Form Number: This collection of information uses no standard forms.
    Type of Request: Regular.
    Respondents--Under this proposed effort, NHTSA will collect data
from approximately 1,000 drivers/participants.
    Estimated time per Participant--NHTSA estimates that participants
will spend an average of 15 minutes to complete the survey and provide
the oral fluid specimen. The respondents would not incur any reporting
cost or record keeping burden from the data collection.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 250 hours per year.
    Frequency of Collection: Each participant will provide one oral
fluid sample and respond to the survey questions only once during the
study period.
    Summary of Collection of Information: This study will estimate the
prevalence of drugs in drivers arrested for impaired driving. The goal
is to better understand the frequency of alcohol, prescription, over-
the-counter, and illicit drugs, in impaired driving arrests.
    A minimum of 1,000 drivers arrested for impaired driving, who
consent to voluntarily participate, will provide an oral fluid sample
and respond to interview questions. The oral fluid sample provides
information on the participant's use of 50 or more drug(s). Trained
researchers will ask

participants questions regarding demographics, driving, alcohol, and
drug use.
    Data collection would take place over a six month period at two to
three sites across the country. The research team will coordinate with
the local police departments and officials at these sites. There will
be a private room at each police department's booking facility for this
study's use.
    A police officer will briefly inform the driver/potential
participant of the opportunity to participate in a research study
sponsored by NHTSA. If the driver is interested, a researcher will
provide full information about the study. If the driver is not
interested, no information will be collected on that person. The
researcher will highlight that participation is voluntary, the oral
fluid and survey responses will be anonymous, and the participant may
stop the study at any time. The results of the drug test and
questionnaire will not be provided to anyone outside of the research
team (including to the participant), and participation in the study
will not be used to help or hurt the individual in any related legal
proceedings. All participants must be 18 years of age or older to
participate.
    To provide an oral fluid sample, a participant simply places a
cotton swab in their mouth for approximately 5 minutes. The specimen
will be sent to an independent laboratory for analyses. The participant
will also be provided a self-report survey on alcohol and drug use,
perceptions of impaired driving, and driving behaviors. This survey
will take approximately 10 minutes and will be conducted via an
electronic tablet or, if needed, a paper copy will be available. All
data will be housed on a secure data collection and management site. No
identifying participant information will be collected or used in the
study. Drug test results will only be associated with survey responses
using a project subject code.
    Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use of the
Information: The purpose of this study is to examine the drug presence
and drug use characteristics of drivers arrested for impaired driving.
While there is extensive research on alcohol-impaired driving,
significantly less is known about the prevalence and risk factors of
over-the-counter, prescription, and illegal drug-positive driving. A
significant reason for this lack of information is that impaired
drivers with alcohol in their system are rarely tested for other drugs
and, when tested, are only tested for a few drugs. To address this
knowledge gap, this study will obtain a biological specimen from the
drivers, to directly learn about drug use, along with collecting self-
report data.
    The data will be used to better understand the prevalence of a
variety of drugs in impaired drivers and better understand risk factors
for drug-impaired driving.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. Section 3506(c)(2)(A).

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Jeff Michael,
Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development.
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PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION Please read the instructions before completing this form. For additional forms or assistance in completing this form, contact your agency's Paperwork Clearance Officer. Send two copies of this form, the collection instrument to be reviewed, the Supporting Statement and any additional documentation to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503.

1. Agency/ Subagency originating request USEPA/ Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance 2. OMB control number b. G None a. 2060 0110 3. Type of information collection ( check one) a. G New collection b. G Revision of a currently approved collection c. X Extension of a currently approved collection d. G Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired e. G Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired f. G Existing collection in use without an OMB control number 4. Type of review requested ( check one) a. X Regular b. G Emergency  Approval requested by: / / c. G Delegated 5. Small entities Will this information collection have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities? G Yes X No For b f, note item A2 of Supporting Statement Instructions 6. Requested expiration date a. X Three years from approval date b. G Other Specify: / /___

7. Title NSPS for Secondary Brass and Bronze Production, Primary Copper Smelters, Primary Zinc Smelters, Primary Lead Smelters, Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants and Ferroalloy Production Facilities ( 40 CFR part 60, subparts M, P, Q, R, S and Z) ( Renewal)

8. Agency form number( s) ( If applicable) EPA ICR Number 1604.07 9. Keywords Secondary brass and bronze production, primary copper smelters, primary zinc smelters, primary lead smelters, primary aluminum reduction plants, and ferroalloy production facilities, non ferrous 10. Abstract Owners or operators of all affected facilities subject to NSPS must submit initial notifications, performance tests results, and periodic reports. Owners or operators are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential and enable the Agency to: ( 1) identify the sources subject to the standard; ( 2) ensure initial compliance with emission limits; and ( 3) verify continuous compliance with the standard.

11. Affected public ( Mark primary with " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. Individuals or households d. Farms b. P Business or other for profit e. Federal Government c. Not for profit institutions f. State, Local or Tribal Government 12. Obligation to respond ( Mark primary with " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. G Voluntary b. G Required to obtain or retain benefits c. P Mandatory 13. Annual reporting and recordkeeping hour burden a. Number of respondents 18 b. Total annual responses 29 1. Percentage of these responses collected electronically 10 % c. Total hours requested 4,914 d. Current OMB inventory 5,351 e. Difference ( 437) f. Explanation of difference 1. Program Change 2. Adjustment ( 437) 14. Annual reporting and recordkeeping cost burden ( in thousands of dollars) a. Total annualized capital/ startup costs 0 b. Total annual costs ( O& M) 132 c. Total annualized cost requested 132 d. Current OMB inventory 232 e. Difference ( 100) f. Explanation of difference 1. Program change 2. Adjustment ( 100)

15. Purpose of information collection ( Mark Primary With " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. Application for benefits e. Program planning or management b. Program evaluation f. Research c. General purpose statistics g. P Regulatory or compliance d. __ Audit 16. Frequency of recordkeeping or reporting ( check all that apply) a. X Recordkeeping b. Q Third party disclosure c. X Reporting 1. Q On occasion 2. Q Weekly 3. Q Monthly 4. Q Quarterly 5. X Semi annually 6. X Annually 7. Q Biannually 8. X Other ( describe) Initial 17. Statistical methods Does this information collection employ statistical methods?

Q Yes X No 18. Agency contact ( person who can best answer questions regarding the content of this submission) Name: Maria Malave Phone: ( 202) 564 7027 OMB 83 I 10/ 95 19. Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with' 5 CFR 1320.9.

NOTE: The text of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3), appear at the end of the instructions. The certification is to be made with reference to those regulatory provisions as set forth in the instructions.

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

( a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

( b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

( c) It reduces burden on small entities;

( d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology that is understandable to respondents;

( e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

( f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

( g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3):

( i) Why the information is being collected; ( ii) Use of information; ( iii) Burden estimate; ( iv) Nature of response ( voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory); ( v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and ( vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

( h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected ( see note in Item 19 of the instructions);

( i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and ( j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item below and explain the reason in Item 18 of the Supporting Statement. Signature of Program Official Michael S. Alushin, Director Compliance Assessment and Media Programs Division Office of Compliance Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Date Signature of Senior Official or designee Oscar Morales, Director Collection Strategies Division Office of Environmental Information Date OMB 83 I 10/ 95 Certification Requirement for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions 5 CFR 1320.9 reads " As part of the agency submission to OMB of a proposed collection of information, the agency ( through the head of the agency, the Senior Official or their designee) shall certify ( and provide a record supporting such certification) that the proposed collection of information

"( a) is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including that the information to be collected will have practical utility;

"( b) is not unnecessarily duplicative of information otherwise reasonably accessible to the agency;

"( c) reduces to the extent practicable and appropriate the burden on persons who shall provide information to or for the agency, including with respect to small entities, as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act 5 U. S. C. § 601( 6)), the use of such techniques as:

"( 1) establishing differing compliance or reporting requirements or timetables that take into account the resources available to those who are to respond; "( 2) the clarification, consolidation, or simplification of compliance and reporting requirements; or collection of information , or any part thereof; "( 3) an exemption from coverage of the collection of information, or any part thereof;

"( d) is written using plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology and is understandable to those who are to respond;

"( e) is to be implemented in ways consistent and compatible, to the maximum extent practicable, with the existing reporting and recordkeeping practices of those who are to respond;

"( f) indicates for each recordkeeping requirement the length of time persons are required to maintain the records specified;

"( g) informs potential respondents of the information called for under § 1320.8( b)( 3); [ see below]

"( h) has been developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected, including the processing of the information in a manner which shall enhance, where appropriate, the utility of the information to agencies and the public;

"( i) uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology appropriate to the purpose for which the information is to be collected; and "( j) to the maximum extent practicable, uses appropriate information technology to reduce burden and improve data quality, agency efficiency and responsiveness to the public."

NOTE: 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3) requires that each collection of information:

"( 3) informs and provides reasonable notice to the potential persons to whom the collection of information is addressed of:

"( i) the reasons the information is planned to be and/ or has been used to further the proper performance of the functions of the agency; "( ii) the way such information is planned to be and/ or has been used to further the proper performance of the functions of the agency; "( iii) an estimate, to the extent practicable, of the average burden of the collection ( together with a request that the public direct to the agency any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing this burden); "( iv) whether responses to the collection of information are voluntary, required to obtain or retain a benefit ( citing authority), or mandatory ( citing authority); "( v) the nature and extent of confidentiality to be provided, if any ( citing authority); and "( vi) the fact that any agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number." OMB 83 I ( Instructions) 10/ 95


[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4978-4979]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

    Docket Numbers: RP19-1340-000.
    Applicants: Viking Gas Transmission Company.
    Description: Report Filing: Test Period Updates.
    Filed Date: 1/16/20.
    Accession Number: 20200116-5047.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/28/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-439-000.
    Applicants: Garden Banks Gas Pipeline, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: GB- Modification to Non-
Conforming Agreement listing to be effective 2/15/2020.
    Filed Date: 1/16/20.
    Accession Number: 20200116-5015.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/28/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-303-001.
    Applicants: ANR Storage Company.
    Description: Compliance filing Market-Based Rates Implementation
Compliance Filing to be effective 1/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 1/17/20.
    Accession Number: 20200117-5201.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-440-000.
    Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Rate Schedule S-2 Tracker
Filing eff 2-1-2020 to be effective 2/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 1/17/20.
    Accession Number: 20200117-5011.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-441-000.
    Applicants: Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC.

    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rates--Boston Gas
510798 Releases eff 1-18-2020 to be effective 1/18/2020.
    Filed Date: 1/17/20.
    Accession Number: 20200117-5082.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/29/20.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified date(s). Protests may be considered,
but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: January 21, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0117; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-273-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark
0100 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed 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:

    [L]eakage of hot wing anti-icing air from the Peri-seal housing.
This results in an uncontrolled flow of high-pressure hot air to
enter the forward (anti-icing) plenum chamber of the wing leading
edge, potentially damaging the anti-icing barrier webs.
Subsequently, the wing auxiliary spar can also be damaged by high-
pressure hot air. * * * [D]eterioration of the Peri-seals enables
the piccolo tubes to vibrate, resulting in a broken piccolo tube.
This condition, if not corrected, may cause heat damage to the front
spar that potentially affects the wing's load capability.

The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 6, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov.
 Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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 this proposed AD, 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.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0117;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-273-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov
, including any personal information you provide. We

will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2007-0229, dated August 15, 2007 (referred to
after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    In 1997, Fokker introduced a new type of Peri-seal (SBF 100-30-
022). The old type was known to be subject to deterioration, which,
in combination with improper installation, can cause leakage of hot
wing anti-icing air from the Peri-seal housing. This results in an
uncontrolled flow of high-pressure hot air to enter the forward
(anti-icing) plenum chamber of the wing leading edge, potentially
damaging the anti-icing barrier webs. Subsequently, the wing
auxiliary spar can also be damaged by high-pressure hot air.
Analysis at the time showed that any resulting damage (known to
occur at inboard positions only) would not affect the wing load
capability. For this reason, the modification was not classified as
MANDATORY and no AD action was warranted. However, through a recent
occurrence, it was discovered that deterioration of the Peri-seals
enables the piccolo tubes to vibrate, resulting in a broken piccolo
tube. In this case, the location of the failure was more outboard
than previous occurrences. This condition, if not corrected, may
cause heat damage to the front spar that potentially affects the
wing's load capability. Since an unsafe condition was identified,
likely to exist or develop on an aircraft of this type design, CAA
(Civil Aviation Authority) Netherlands issued AD NL-2006-011 to
require inspection of the Piccolo Tubes and the surrounding
structure to establish correct installation, as well as the
replacement of the 460-series Peri-seals by the improved 600-series,
which have a higher temperature limit.
    Since the issuance of that AD, Fokker has developed a
modification, published as

Component Service Bulletin (CSB) D14000-57-007, for spare wing
leading edge sections that may still contain the 460-series Peri-
seals. For that reason, this EASA AD retains the requirements of AD
NL-2006-011 and adds a limit for the allowed use of unmodified wing
leading edge section as replacement part.

The corrective actions include inspection of the piccolo tubes and the
wing leading edge for damage and replacement of the Peri-seals or
repair of damage, as applicable. You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Fokker has issued Service Bulletin SBF100-30-028, Revision 1, dated
April 17, 2007, and Component Service Bulletin D14000-57-007, dated
April 17, 2007. The actions described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

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 proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 9 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 48 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per
work-hour. Required parts would cost about $3,430 per product. Where
the service information lists required parts costs that are covered
under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge for these
costs. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected parties,
some parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to
be $65,430, or $7,270 per product.

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

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--Airworthiness Directives

    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]

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

Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2008-0117; Directorate
Identifier 2007-NM-273-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by March 6, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100
airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers, except
those previously modified in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF 100-30-022.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30: Ice and
Rain Protection.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
    In 1997, Fokker introduced a new type of Peri-seal (SBF 100-30-
022). The old type was known to be subject to deterioration, which,
in combination with improper installation, can cause leakage of hot
wing anti-icing air from the Peri-seal housing. This results in an
uncontrolled flow of high-pressure hot air to enter the forward
(anti-icing) plenum chamber of the wing leading edge, potentially
damaging the anti-icing barrier webs. Subsequently, the wing
auxiliary spar can also be damaged by high-pressure hot air.
Analysis at the time showed that any resulting damage (known to
occur at inboard positions only) would not affect the wing load
capability. For this reason, the modification was not classified as
MANDATORY and no AD action was warranted. However, through a recent
occurrence, it was discovered that deterioration of the Peri-seals
enables the piccolo tubes to vibrate, resulting in a broken piccolo
tube. In this case, the location of the failure was more outboard
than previous occurrences. This condition, if not corrected, may
cause heat damage to the front spar that potentially affects the
wing's load capability. Since an unsafe condition was identified,
likely to exist or develop on an aircraft of this

type design, CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) Netherlands issued AD
NL-2006-011 to require inspection of the Piccolo Tubes and the
surrounding structure to establish correct installation, as well as
the replacement of the 460-series Peri-seals by the improved 600-
series, which have a higher temperature limit.
    Since the issuance of that AD, Fokker has developed a
modification, published as Component Service Bulletin (CSB) D14000-
57-007, for spare wing leading edge sections that may still contain
the 460-series Peri-seals. For that reason, this EASA AD retains the
requirements of AD NL-2006-011 and adds a limit for the allowed use
of unmodified wing leading edge section as replacement part.

The corrective actions include inspection of the piccolo tubes and
the wing leading edge for damage and replacement of the Peri-seals
or repair of damage, as applicable.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) Within 4,000 flight hours or 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do the actions in
paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-
30-028, Revision 1, dated April 17, 2007.
    (i) Inspect for damage of the piccolo tubes and the wing leading
edge on the outside and on the inside at the access panels. If any
damage is found that is beyond the limits specified in the service
bulletin, repair before further flight.
    (ii) Replace the 460-series Peri-seals in the riblets with
improved 600-series Peri-seals.
    (2) As of 12 months after the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane a spare wing leading edge section
unless the leading edge section has been modified in accordance with
Fokker Component Service Bulletin D14000-57-007, dated April 17,
2007.
    (3) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-30-028, dated May 18,
2006, are considered acceptable for compliance with the actions
required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.

FAA AD Differences

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

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) 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. Send information 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>.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
    (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.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2007-0229, dated August 15, 2007, Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100-30-028, Revision 1, dated April 17, 2007,
and Fokker Component Service Bulletin D14000-57-007, dated April 17,
2007, for related information.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 24, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Notices]
[Pages 62364-62365]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA-2020-0027-N-25]

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its
implementing regulations, this notice announces that FRA is forwarding
the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below to the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR
describes the information collection and its expected burden. On July
16, 2020, FRA published a notice providing a 60-day period for public
comment on the ICR.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
November 2, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR
should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find the particular ICR by selecting
``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using
the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Hodan Wells, Information
Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Railroad Safety, Regulatory
Analysis Division, Federal Railroad Administration, telephone (202)
493-0440, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520, and its
implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to
issue two notices seeking public comment on information collection
activities before OMB may approve paperwork packages. See 44 U.S.C.
3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8 through 1320.12. On July 16, 2020, FRA
published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register soliciting comment on
the ICR for which it is now seeking OMB approval. See 85 FR 43298. FRA
received no comments in response to this notice.
    Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed collections of
information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. Federal law
requires OMB to approve or disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and
60 days after the 30-day notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b)-(c); 5
CFR 1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB
believes the 30-day notice informs the regulated community to file
relevant comments and affords the agency adequate time to digest public
comments before it renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995.
Therefore, respondents should submit their respective comments to OMB
within 30 days of publication to best ensure having their full effect.
    Comments are invited on the following ICR regarding: (1) Whether
the information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly
execute its functions, including whether the information will have
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FRA's estimates of the burden of
the information collection activities, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (3) ways
for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
being collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of information
collection activities on the public, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    The summaries below describe the ICR \1\ that FRA will submit for
OMB clearance as the PRA requires:
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    \1\ After an internal agency review, FRA adjusts the ICR's total
estimated annual responses from 7 responses to 6 responses,
consistent with FRA's experience of one response approximately every
two months. FRA does not anticipate the filing of any statement of
interests under 49 CFR 231.35(b)(2)(iii), thus decreasing the burden
hours from 38 hours to 37 hours.
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    Title: Railroad Safety Appliance Standards.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0594.
    Abstract: The information collection associated with 49 CFR part
231 is used by FRA to promote and enhance the safe placement and
securement of safety appliances on modern rail equipment by
establishing a process for the review and approval of existing industry
standards. In 2011, FRA amended the regulations related to safety
appliance arrangements by permitting railroad industry representatives
to submit requests for the approval of existing industry standards
relating to the safety appliance arrangements on newly constructed
railroad cars, locomotives, tenders, or other rail vehicles in lieu of
the specific provisions contained in part 231.
    Type of Request: Extension with change (revised estimates) of a
currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Form(s): N/A.

    Respondent Universe: Railroads/railroad industry representatives/
rail labor unions/general public.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 6.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 37 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent: $2,849.
    Under 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b) and 1320.8(b)(3)(vi),
FRA informs all interested parties that a respondent is not required to
respond to, conduct, or sponsor a collection of information that does
not display a currently valid OMB control number.

(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520)

Brett A. Jortland,
Deputy Chief Counsel.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0310; FRL-9950-76]

Plant-Incorporated Protectants: Proposed Modifications of
Registration Procedures for Plant-Incorporated Protectants in Breeding
Line Intermediates; Notice of Availability; Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of June 30, 2016,
concerning the availability for public comment of a White Paper
describing how the Agency is proposing to modify its current approach
to plant-incorporated protectants in breeding line intermediates under
section 3 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.
This document extends the comment period for 45 days, from August 15,
2016 to September 29, 2016. Stakeholders have expressed a desire to
comment on EPA's proposal and have requested additional time to review
the proposal and respond.

DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-
HQ-OPP-2016-0310, must be received on or before September 29, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in
the Federal Register document of June 30, 2016 (81 FR 42704) (FRL-9947-
25).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert McNally, Biopesticides and
Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    This document extends the public comment period established in the
Federal Register document of June 30, 2016 (81 FR 42704) (FRL-9947-25).
In that document, EPA makes available for public comment a White Paper
describing how the Agency is proposing to modify its current approach
to plant-incorporated protectants in breeding line intermediates under
Section 3, Registration of Pesticides, of the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. EPA is hereby extending the comment
period, which was set to end on August 15, 2016, to September 29, 2016.
    To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the
detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register
document of June 30, 2016. If you have questions, consult the person
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: August 11, 2016.
Robert C. McNally,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 52 and 81

[EPA-R05-OAR-2019-0590; FRL-10014-25-Region 5]

Air Plan Approval; Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning
Purposes; Indiana; Redesignation of the Morgan County Sulfur Dioxide
Nonattainment Area

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) is redesignating the Morgan County
nonattainment area, which consists of Clay and Washington Townships in
Morgan County, Indiana, to attainment for the 2010 sulfur dioxide
(SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). EPA is
also approving Indiana's maintenance plan for the Morgan County
SO2 nonattainment area. Indiana submitted the request for
approval of the Morgan County area redesignation and maintenance plan
on October 10, 2019, and a clarification letter on May 5, 2020. EPA has
previously approved Indiana's attainment plan for Morgan County. EPA
proposed to approve this action on July 14, 2020 and received no
comments.

DATES: This final rule is effective on September 16, 2020.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
No. EPA-R05-OAR-2019-0590. All documents in the docket are listed on
the www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the index, some
information is not publicly available, i.e., Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is
not placed on the internet and will be publicly available only in hard
copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either
through www.regulations.gov or at the Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 5, Air and Radiation Division, 77 West Jackson Boulevard,
Chicago, Illinois 60604. This facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays and facility
closures due to COVID 19. We recommend that you telephone Anthony
Maietta, Environmental Protection Specialist, at<PHONE_NUMBER> before
visiting the Region 5 office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Maietta, Environmental
Protection Specialist, Control Strategies Section, Air Programs Branch
(AR-18J), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ``we,''
``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we mean EPA.

I. Background Information

    On July 14, 2020, EPA proposed to approve the redesignation of the
Morgan County SO2 nonattainment area to attainment of the
2010 SO2 NAAQS and to approve Indiana's maintenance plan for
the nonattainment area (85 FR

42337). An explanation of the CAA requirements, a detailed analysis of
the revisions, and EPA's reasons for proposing approval were provided
in the notice of proposed rulemaking and will not be restated here. The
public comment period for the proposed action ended on August 13, 2020.
EPA received no comments on the proposal.

II. Final Action

    EPA is redesignating the Morgan County nonattainment area to
attainment of the 2010 SO2 NAAQS. Indiana has demonstrated
that the area is attaining the 2010 SO2 NAAQS and that the
improvement in air quality is due to permanent and enforceable
SO2 emission reductions in the nonattainment area. EPA is
also approving Indiana's maintenance plan, which is designed to ensure
that the area will continue to maintain the 2010 SO2 NAAQS.
    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(d) of the Administrative Procedure
Act (APA), EPA finds there is good cause for these actions to become
effective immediately upon publication. The immediate effective date
for this action is authorized under both 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(1) and U.S.C.
553(d)(3).
    Section 553(d)(1) of the APA provides that final rules shall not
become effective until 30 days after publication in the Federal
Register ``except . . . a substantive rule which grants or recognizes
an exemption or relieves a restriction.'' The purpose of this provision
is to ``give affected parties a reasonable time to adjust their
behavior before the final rule takes effect.'' Omnipoint Corp. v. Fed.
Commc'n Comm'n, 78 F.3d 620, 630 (D.C. Cir. 1996); see also United
States v. Gavrilovic, 551 F.2d 1099, 1104 (8th Cir. 1977) (quoting
legislative history). However, when the agency grants or recognizes an
exemption or relieves a restriction, affected parties do not need a
reasonable time to adjust because the effect is not adverse. EPA has
determined that this rule relieves a restriction because this rule
relieves sources in the area of Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR)
permitting requirements; instead, upon the effective date of this
action, sources will be subject to less restrictive Prevention of
Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting requirements.
    Section 553(d)(3) of the APA provides that final rules shall not
become effective until 30 days after publication in the Federal
Register ``except . . . as otherwise provided by the agency for good
cause.'' The purpose of this provision is to ``give affected parties a
reasonable time to adjust their behavior before the final rule takes
effect.'' Omnipoint Corp. v. Fed. Commc'n Comm'n, 78 F.3d 620, 630
(D.C. Cir. 1996); see also United States v. Gavrilovic, 551 F.2d 1099,
1104 (8th Cir. 1977) (quoting legislative history). Thus, in
determining whether good cause exists to waive the 30-day delay, an
agency should ``balance the necessity for immediate implementation
against principles of fundamental fairness which require that all
affected persons be afforded a reasonable amount of time to prepare for
the effective date of its ruling.'' Gavrilovic, 551 F.2d at 1105. EPA
has determined that there is good cause for making this final rule
effective immediately because this rule does not create any new
regulatory requirements such that affected parties would need time to
prepare before the rule takes effect. On balance, EPA finds affected
parties would benefit from the immediate ability to comply with PSD
requirements, instead of delaying by 30 days the transition from NNSR
to PSD.
    For these reasons, EPA finds good cause under both 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(1) and U.S.C. 553(d)(3) for these actions to become effective on
the date of publication of these actions.

III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the CAA, redesignation of an area to attainment and the
accompanying approval of a maintenance plan under section 107(d)(3)(E)
are actions that affect the status of a geographical area and do not
impose any additional regulatory requirements on sources beyond those
imposed by state law. A redesignation to attainment does not in and of
itself create any new requirements, but rather results in the
applicability of requirements contained in the CAA for areas that have
been redesignated to attainment. Moreover, the Administrator is
required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions
of the CAA and applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40
CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to
approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA.
Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal
requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those
imposed by state law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review
by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58
FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011);
     Is not an Executive Order 13771 (82 FR 9339, February 2,
2017) regulatory action because it is not a significant regulatory
action under Executive Order 12866;
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the Clean Air Act; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian
reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has
demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian
country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose
substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000),
because redesignation is an action that affects the status of a
geographical area and does not impose any new regulatory requirements
on tribes, impact any existing sources of air pollution on tribal
lands, nor impair the maintenance of SO2 national ambient
air quality standards in tribal lands.
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must

submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House
of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States.
EPA will submit a report containing this action and other required
information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and
the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of
the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot take effect until
60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. This action is
not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review
of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for
the appropriate circuit by November 16, 2020. Filing a petition for
reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect
the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor
does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may
be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or
action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to
enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).)

List of Subjects

40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur oxides.

40 CFR Part 81

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, National parks,
Sulfur oxides, Wilderness areas.

    Dated: August 26, 2020.
Kurt Thiede,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, the EPA amends 40 CFR parts
52 and 81 as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

0
1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

0
2. In Sec.  52.770, the table in paragraph (e) is amended by adding an
entry for ``Morgan County 2010 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
Maintenance Plan'' following the entry ``Morgan County 2010 Sulfur
Dioxide (SO2) Attainment Plan'' to read as follows:

Sec.  52.770  Identification of plan.

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    (e) * * *

                       EPA--Approved Indiana Nonregulatory and Quasi-Regulatory Provisions
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               Title                         Indiana date              EPA approval             Explanation
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Morgan County 2010 Sulfur Dioxide           10/10/2019, 5/5/2020  9/16/2020, [Insert      ......................
 (SO2) Maintenance Plan.                                           Federal Register
                                                                   citation].

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PART 81--DESIGNATION OF AREAS FOR AIR QUALITY PLANNING PURPOSES

0
3. The authority citation for part 81 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

0
4. Section 81.315 is amended by revising the entry ``Morgan County,
IN'' in the table entitled ``Indiana--2010 Sulfur Dioxide NAAQS
[Primary]'' to read as follows:

Sec.  81.315  Indiana.

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                   Indiana--2010 Sulfur Dioxide NAAQS
                                [Primary]
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                                       Date \2\              Type
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Morgan County, IN...............  September 16, 2020  Attainment.
    Morgan County (part)........  ..................  ..................
        Clay Township,            ..................  ..................
         Washington Township.

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\1\ Includes any Indian country in each county or area, unless otherwise
  specified. EPA is not determining the boundaries of any area of Indian
  country in this table, including any area of Indian country located in
  the larger designation area. The inclusion of any Indian country in
  the designation area is not a determination that the state has
  regulatory authority under the Clean Air Act for such Indian country.
\2\ This date is April 9, 2018, unless otherwise noted.
\3\ Porter County will be designated by December 31, 2020.

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[Pages 18981-18983]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0280; Project Identifier AD-2021-00504-T;
Amendment 39-21984; AD 2022-06-18]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
The Boeing Company Model 767-2C series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a report of multiple nuisance caution ``RECIRC SMOKE'' engine
indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) messages that may occur
when water accumulates in the alternative ventilation system (AVS)
duct. This AD requires replacing the alternative ventilation duct
having a certain part number with a new part number, and for certain
airplanes, changing the insulation blanket to install the drain hose.
This AD also prohibits the installation of an alternative ventilation
duct, part number (P/N) 216T2101-704, on any airplane. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 18, 2022.
    The FAA must receive comments on this AD by May 16, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0280; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brandon Lucero, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-
231-3569; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA has received a report indicating multiple nuisance caution
``RECIRC SMOKE'' EICAS messages that may occur when water accumulates
in the AVS duct. The AVS duct is at a lower position than the
recirculation smoke detector tubing, and therefore, there is a
potential for water to leak onto the AVS duct. Water accumulation in
the AVS duct can block AVS system airflow into the airplane, creating a
loss of conditioned inflow and result in cold or hot flight deck
temperatures. This condition, if not addressed, could affect the
flightcrew's ability to maintain continued safe flight and landing. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency has determined the
unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in
other products of the same type design.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires replacing the alternative ventilation duct having
P/N 216T2101-704 with new P/N 216T2101-707, and for certain airplanes,
changing the insulation blanket to install the drain hose. This AD also
prohibits the installation of an alternative ventilation duct, P/N
216T2101-704, on any airplane.

Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date

    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
    There are currently no U.S.-registered airplanes affected by this
AD. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are
unnecessary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3). In addition, for the
foregoing reason(s), the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include Docket No. FAA-2022-0280 and Project Identifier AD-
2021-00504-T at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may

amend this final rule because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this final rule.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Brandon
Lucero, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected]. Any
commentary that the FAA receives that is not specifically designated as
CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment,
RFA analysis is not required.

Costs of Compliance

    Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. For any
affected airplane that is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in
the future, the FAA provides the following cost estimates to comply
with this AD:

                                                Estimated Costs *
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              Action                       Labor cost                Parts cost             Cost per product
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Replacement and drain hose         Up to 5 work-hour x $85    Up to $5,490............  Up to $5,915.
 installation.                      per hour = $425.
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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.
    The FAA is 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, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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

0
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 airworthiness
directive:

2022-06-18 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-21984; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0280; Project Identifier AD-2021-00504-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 18, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 767-2C series
airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21, Air
conditioning.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of multiple nuisance caution
``RECIRC SMOKE'' engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS)
messages that may occur when water accumulates in the alternative
ventilation system (AVS) duct. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
water accumulation in the AVS duct, which can block AVS system
airflow into the airplane, creating a loss of conditioned inflow and
result in cold or hot flight deck temperatures, and potentially
affect the flightcrew's ability to maintain continued safe flight
and landing.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Replacement and Installation

    Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Replace
the alternative ventilation duct having part number (P/N) 216T2101-
704 with P/N 216T2101-707; and change the insulation blanket to
install the drain hose, as applicable; in accordance with a method
approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA.

(h) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an
alternative ventilation duct, P/N 216T2101-704, on any airplane.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, 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 responsible Flight Standards Office,
as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of
the certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed
to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair
method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Brandon Lucero,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section,
FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued on March 10, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0794; Directorate Identifier 2006-SW-04-AD;
Amendment 39-17319; AD 2013-01-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS350B3 and EC130B4 helicopters.
This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft
Flight Manual (RFM) to reduce the starter generator operating current
to 180 amperes (amps) and installing a placard in the instrument panel
indicating the revised limitation. This AD was prompted by the
determination that the manufacturer-installed Aircraft Parts
Corporation (APC) starter generator has exceeded the shaft horse power
extractions allowed for Turbomeca engines. The actions of this AD are
intended to prevent the engine surge margin being reduced, which can
result in engine failure.

DATES: This AD is effective March 11, 2013.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX
75053-4005, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, or at http://www.eurocopter.com. You may review the referenced service information
at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137.

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 this AD, any incorporated-by-reference
service information, the economic evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations
Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations Office, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-
140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chinh Vuong, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Safety Management Group, 2601 Meacham
Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax (817)
222-5961, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On July 30, 2012, at 77 FR 44513, the Federal Register published
our notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to Model AS350B3 and
EC130B4 helicopters with an APC 200-amp starter generator, part number
200SGL130Q, installed. That NPRM proposed to require, within the next
100 hours time-in-service (TIS), revising the Limitations section of
the RFM to reduce the starter generator rating to 180 amps and
installing a placard on the instrument panel below the vehicle engine
multifunction display indicating the starter generator reduced
limitation: ``MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS GENERATOR LOAD 180A.'' The proposed
requirements were intended to prevent the engine surge margin being
reduced, which can result in engine failure.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
No. 2006-0337, dated November 7, 2006, to correct an unsafe condition
for the Eurocopter Model AS350B3 and EC130B4 helicopters. EASA advises
that the power drawn by an APC 200 amp starter generator from the
engine is above the consumption capacity for the specified Eurocopter
model helicopters. Excessive power consumption of the starter generator
reduces the engine surge margin, which can result in engine failure.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD, but we did not receive any comments on the NPRM (77 FR 44513,
July 30, 2012).

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
France and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
our bilateral agreement with France, EASA, its technical
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in
the EASA AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all
information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these same
type designs and that air safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD requirements as proposed.

Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD

    We require that this AD be accomplished within 100 hours TIS,
rather than 110 flight hours or 12 months as stated in the EASA AD.

Related Service Information

    Eurocopter has issued Alert Service Bulletins (ASBs) No. 01.00.57
for the Model AS350B3 helicopters and No. 04A002 for the Model EC130B4
helicopters. Both ASBs are Revision 1 and both are dated September 14,
2006. The ASBs specify defining the limitation for the APC 200-amp
starter generator. EASA classified these ASBs as mandatory and issued
AD No. 2006-0337, dated November 7, 2006, to ensure the continued
airworthiness of these helicopters.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 363 helicopters of U.S.
Registry.
    We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order
to comply with this AD. It will cost $21.25, assuming it takes 15
minutes to revise the RFM and install a placard on the

instrument panel of each helicopter at an average labor rate of $85 per
work hour, or $7,714 for the fleet.

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 helicopters 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 to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction; 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.
    We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply
with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

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

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2013-01-05 Eurocopter France: Amendment 39-17319; Docket No. FAA-
2012-0794; Directorate Identifier 2006-SW-04-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model AS350B3 and EC130B4 helicopters with an
Aircraft Parts Corporation 200-ampere (amp) starter generator, part
number 200SGL130Q, installed, certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as excessive power
consumption of the starter generator, which reduces the engine surge
margin. This condition could result in engine failure and subsequent
loss of control of the helicopter.

(c) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective March 11, 2013.

(d) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.

(e) Required Actions

    Within the next 100 hours time-in-service:
    (1) Revise Paragraph 2, Limitations, of the Rotorcraft Flight
Manual Supplement 29 to reduce the maximum current of the starter
generator to 180 amps Max. continuous.
    (2) Install a placard, 125 millimeters long by 10 millimeters
wide, on the instrument panel below the vehicle engine multifunction
display indicating the starter generator reduced limitation:
``MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS GENERATOR LOAD = 180A.''

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft
Directorate, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal
to: Chinh Vuong, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Safety Management Group, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, Texas 76137, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(g) Additional Information

    (1) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletins No. 01.00.57 and No.
04A002, both Revision 1, and both dated September 14, 2006, which
are not incorporated by reference, contain additional information
about the subject of this AD. For service information identified in
this AD, contact American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive,
Grand Prairie, TX 75053-4005, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax (972)
641-3710, or at http://www.eurocopter.com. You may review copies of
the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663,
Fort Worth, Texas 76137.
    (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation
Safety Agency AD No. 2006-0337, dated November 7, 2006.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: Starter-Generator
2435.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 9, 2013.
Kim Smith,
Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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