[Federal Register: April 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 66)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 17409-17410]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 745

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0049; FRL-7775-1]
RIN 2070-AC83

Lead; Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program; Extension of
Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On January 10, 2006, EPA proposed new requirements to reduce
exposure to lead hazards created by renovation, repair, and painting
activities that disturb lead-based paint in the Federal Register. The
proposal supports the attainment of the Federal government's goal of
eliminating childhood lead poisoning by 2010. The proposal discussed
requirements for training renovators and dust sampling technicians;
certifying renovators, dust sampling technicians, and renovation firms;
accrediting providers of renovation and dust sampling technician
training; and for renovation work practices. This notice announces a
45-day extension of the comment period for the Renovation, Repair, and
Painting Program proposed rule. This extension is necessary to provide
the public with an opportunity to review and comment on materials
recently added to the docket.

DATES: The comment period previously expiring on April 10, 2006, is
extended to May 25, 2006.

ADDRESSES: For detailed instructions on the submission of comments,
follow the instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal
Register document of January 10, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    For technical information contact: Mike Wilson, National Program
Chemicals Division (7404T), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    The Agency included in the proposed rule a list of those who may be
potentially affected by this action. If you have questions regarding
the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    In the Federal Register of January 10, 2006 (71 FR 1588) (FRL-7755-
5), EPA proposed new requirements to reduce exposure to lead hazards
created by renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb
lead-based paint. In addition, EPA announced in the Federal Register of
March 2, 2006 (71 FR 10628) (FR 7762-7), the availability of
supplemental materials added to the docket. EPA has received requests
for extension of the comment period from Owens Corning, National Multi
Housing Council, National Association of Home Builders, Painting and
Decorating Contractors of America, National Association of Realtors,
National Paint and Coatings Association, and Atrium Environmental
Health and Safety Services.
    To allow additional time for comment EPA is extending the comment
period established in the Federal Register issued on January 10, 2006
(71 FR 1588), for an additional 45 days. As extended, the comment
period for this proposal expires May 25, 2006. Prior to this extension,
the comment period was scheduled to expire on April 10, 2006.

III. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

    The training, certification and accreditation requirements and work
practice standards were proposed pursuant to the authority of TSCA
section 402(c)(3), 15 U.S.C. 2682(c)(3), as amended by Title X of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, Public Law 102-550 (also
known as the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of
1992). The Model State Program and amendments to the regulations on the
authorization of State and Tribal programs with respect to renovators
and dust sampling technicians were proposed pursuant to section 404 of
TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2684.

IV. Do Any Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Apply to this Action?

    No. This action is not a rulemaking, it merely extends the date by
which public comments must be submitted on a proposed rule that EPA
published in the Federal Register of January 10, 2006 (71 FR 1588). For
information about the applicability of the regulatory assessment
requirements to the proposed rule, please refer to the discussion in
Unit VIII. of that document (at 71 FR 1620).

List of Subjects in Part 745

    Environmental protection, Housing renovation, Lead, Lead-based
paint, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: March 31, 2006.
Margaret Schneider,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26367]

Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC): Public Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Meeting of Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee
(MCSAC).

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory
Committee (MCSAC) will meet from Monday-Wednesday, December 3-5, 2012,
in Alexandria, VA. On Monday, December 3, the Agency will assign the
MCSAC a new task concerning entry-level driver training (ELDT) and
provide briefings on previous rulemaking actions, research and data
analyses on the issue, and the ELDT provision in the recently enacted
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Surface
Transportation Act. On Tuesday, December 4, the MCSAC will receive
staff-level briefings from the DOT Office of the Inspector General
(OIG) and General Accountability Office (GAO) on their oversight
responsibilities with regard to the DOT and MCSAC. On Wednesday, the
MCSAC's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Subcommittee will be
provided with presentations and a panel discussion from researchers and
data analyst concerning the CSA Safety Measurement System and will
continue its deliberations. Meetings are open to the public for their
entirety and there will be a public comment period at the end of each
day.
    Times and Dates: The meeting will be held Monday-Tuesday, December
3-4, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (E.D.T.),
and on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., E.D.T.
The meetings will be held at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King
Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 in the Washington and Jefferson Rooms on
the 2nd floor. The Hilton Alexandria Old Town is located across the
street from the King Street Metro station.
    Copies of all MCSAC Task Statements and an agenda for the entire
meeting will be made available in advance of the meeting at http://mcsac.fmcsa.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Shannon L. Watson, Senior Advisor
to the Associate Administrator for Policy, Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Services for Individuals with Disabilities:
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact
Elizabeth Turner at<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>by
Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

MCSAC

    Section 4144 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU, Pub. L. 109-
59, 119 Stat. 1144, August 10, 2005) required the Secretary of
Transportation to establish the MCSAC. The MCSAC provides advice and
recommendations to the FMCSA Administrator on motor carrier safety
programs and regulations, and operates in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA, 5 U.S.C. App 2).

II. Meeting Participation

    Oral comments from the public will be heard during the last half-
hour of the meetings each day. Should all public comments be exhausted
prior to the end of the specified period, the comment period will
close. Members of the public may submit written comments on the topics
to be considered during the meeting by Tuesday, November 27, 2012, to
Federal Docket Management System (FDMC) Docket Number FMCSA-2006-26367
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, Room W12-
140, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., E.T. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

    Issued on: November 15, 2012 .
 Larry W. Minor
 Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-1064; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01028-T;
Amendment 39-21856; AD 2021-25-12]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
(Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-19-
09, which applied to certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
(Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Model DHC-8-400
series airplanes. AD 2017-19-09 required modifying the nose landing
gear (NLG) shock strut assembly. This new AD requires repetitive
lubrications of the trailing arm of the NLG. This new AD also requires
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program to include new
and revised airworthiness limitations (life limits for certain bolts).
This AD was prompted by reports of a certain bolt being found missing
or having stress corrosion cracking. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 5, 2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 5,
2022.
    The FAA must receive comments on this AD by February 4, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact De
Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123
Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-
4000; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]; internet https://dehavilland.com. You may view this referenced service information at
the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also
available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-1064.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
1064; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, any comments received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations office is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Antariksh Shetty, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax 516-
794-5531; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA issued AD 2017-19-09, Amendment 39-19039 (82 FR 43829,
September 20, 2017) (AD 2017-19-09), which applied to certain De
Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held
by Bombardier, Inc.) Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes. AD
2017-19-09 was prompted by reports of discrepancies of a certain bolt
at the pivot pin link, resulting in corrosion of the bolt. AD 2017-19-
09 required modifying the NLG shock strut assembly. The FAA issued AD
2017-19-09 to address failure of the pivot pin retention bolt, which
could result in a loss of directional control or loss of an NLG tire
during takeoff or landing.

Actions Since AD 2017-19-09 Was Issued

    Since the FAA issued AD 2017-19-09, the FAA has determined new
actions are necessary to address the unsafe condition. New bolts that
have been installed must be repetitively lubricated and replaced before
reaching their life limit. Failure of the pivot pin retention bolt
could result in loss of directional control or loss of a NLG tire
during takeoff or landing, which could lead to runway excursions. The
actions required by AD 2017-19-09 are not retained in this AD.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued TCCA AD CF-2009-29R4, dated October 1,
2021 (TCCA AD CF-2009-29R4) (also referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
Limited Model DHC-8-401 and -402 airplanes. You may examine the MCAI in
the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-1064.
    This AD was prompted by reports of a certain bolt at the pivot pin
link being found missing or having stress corrosion cracking. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address failure of the pivot pin retention bolt,
which could result in a loss of directional control or loss of an NLG
tire during takeoff or landing. See the MCAI for additional background
information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has issued Service Bulletin
84-32-167, dated August 12, 2021. This service information describes
procedures for repetitive lubrications of the trailing arm of the NLG,
which include a general visual inspection of the NLG pivot pin
mechanism for discrepancies (i.e., bolt part number (P/N) NAS602-14D is
missing or has damage (e.g., stress corrosion or stress corrosion
cracking)) and replacement of missing or damaged bolts.
    De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has also issued Temporary
Revision ALI-0223, dated October 15, 2020. This service information
describes new and revised airworthiness limitations, including life
limits for certain bolts as specified in Structures Safe Life Task 32-
21-01-701 and Task 32-21-01-702.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

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

Requirements of This AD

    This AD requires accomplishing the actions described previously for
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 84-32-167,
dated August 12, 2021. This AD also requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program to include new and revised
airworthiness limitations (life limits for certain bolts).

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    Part I of TCCA AD CF-2009-29R4 requires a modification to the NLG
shock strut assembly within 1,600 flight cycles or 9 months for certain
airplanes. The FAA is currently considering requiring the modification
in order to address the identified unsafe condition. However, the
planned compliance time for the installation of the modification would
allow enough time to provide notice and opportunity for prior public
comment on the merits of the modification. Therefore, this AD does not
include the modification.
    Part III of TCCA AD CF 2009-29R4 applies to all airplanes but
specifies to do the actions using De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
Service Bulletin 84-32-167, dated August 12, 2021. The service
information only has instructions for pivot pin retention bolt P/N
NAS6204-14D. Therefore, the repetitive lubrications specified in (i) of
this AD is for airplanes with pivot pin

retention bolt P/N NAS6204-14D installed on the NLG assembly.

Explanation of Change to the Applicability

    AD 2017-19-09 did not include serial number (S/N) 4002 in its
applicability but it did identify Model DHC-8-400 airplanes in the
applicability. However, the only Model DHC-8-400 airplane is S/N 4002,
making the reference to Model DHC-8-400 unnecessary. In addition, the
Model DHC-8-400 airplane is not included in TCCA AD CF-2009-29R4.
Therefore, this AD does not apply to the Model DHC-8-400 airplane.
    In addition, the FAA has revised the applicability of this AD to
identify model designations as published in the most recent type
certificate data sheet for the affected models.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because failure of the pivot pin retention bolt could result in a loss
of directional control or loss of a NLG tire during takeoff or landing,
which could lead to runway excursions. In addition, the compliance time
for the required action is shorter than the time necessary for the
public to comment and for publication of the final rule. Therefore, the
FAA finds good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public
comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reasons stated above,
the FAA finds that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-1064; Project Identifier MCAI-
2021-01028-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
Antariksh Shetty, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section,
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.

Interim Action

    The FAA considers this AD interim action. The FAA is currently
considering requiring the modification to the NLG shock strut assembly
specified in Part I of TCCA AD CF-2009-29R4.

Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    The requirements of the 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

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 54 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
              Action                      Labor cost             Parts cost           product        operators
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New actions.......................  1 work-hour x $85 per  Negligible...........             $85          $4,590
                                     hour = $85.
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* Table does not include estimated costs for revising the maintenance or inspection program.

    The FAA has determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although the
FAA recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator. In
the past, the FAA has estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-
operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
Therefore, the FAA estimates the total cost per operator to be $7,650
(90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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                                                             Cost per
              Labor cost                   Parts cost        product
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170....              $8             $178
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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

    The FAA determined that 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.

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-19-09, Amendment 39-19039
(82 FR 43829, September 20, 2017); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

2021-25-12 De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-21856; Docket No.
FAA-2021-1064; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01028-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 5, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2017-19-09, Amendment 39-19039 (82 FR 43829,
September 20, 2017) (AD 2017-19-09).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model
DHC-8-401 and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
numbers 4001 and 4003 and subsequent.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of a certain bolt at the pivot
pin link being found missing or having stress corrosion cracking.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address failure of the pivot pin
retention bolt, which could result in a loss of directional control
or loss of a nose landing gear (NLG) tire during takeoff or landing,
which could lead to runway excursions.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

    For airplanes with pivot pin retention bolt part number (P/N)
NAS6204-14D installed on the NLG assembly: Within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, or within 30 days after installation of
pivot pin retention bolt part number P/N NAS6204-14D, whichever
occurs later, revise the existing maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate the information for Structures Safe
Life Task 32-21-01-701 and Task 32-21-01-702, as specified in De
Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Temporary Revision ALI-0223,
dated October 15, 2020. The initial compliance time for doing the
tasks is at the applicable time specified in De Havilland Aircraft
of Canada Limited Temporary Revision ALI-0223, dated October 15,
2020, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later; except, if replacement of bolt P/N NAS6204-
14D was performed before the effective date of this AD as specified
in De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Service Bulletin 84-32-161, the
initial compliance time for Task 32-21-01-702 (bolt P/N NAS6204-14D
replacement) is within 3 months after the effective date of this AD
or within 800 flight cycles after performing the replacement,
whichever occurs later.

(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., replacements) or intervals may be used unless the
actions and intervals are approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.

(i) Repetitive Lubrications

    For airplanes with pivot pin retention bolt P/N NAS6204-14D
installed on the NLG assembly: Within 30 days or 400 flight cycles,
whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, and
thereafter at intervals not exceeding 400 flight cycles, lubricate
the trailing arm of the NLG, including doing a general visual
inspection of the NLG pivot pin mechanism for discrepancies (i.e.,
bolt P/N NAS602-14D is missing or has damage (e.g., stress corrosion
or stress corrosion cracking)) and, as applicable, replacing the
bolt before further flight, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
Limited Service Bulletin 84-32-167, dated August 12, 2021.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York 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 ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before
using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or De
Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited's TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must
include the DAO-authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) TCCA AD CF-2009-29R4, dated October 1, 2021, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2021-1064.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Antariksh
Shetty, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart

Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
516-794-5531; email [email protected].

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 84-
32-167, dated August 12, 2021.
    (ii) De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Temporary Revision
ALI-0223, dated October 15, 2020.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact De
Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, Q-Series Technical Help Desk,
123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone
416-375-4000; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]; internet
https://dehavilland.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this 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, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on December 3, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1305; Directorate Identifier 2010-SW-041-AD;
Amendment 39-17475; AD 2013-11-15]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH 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 Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-
105S, BO-105LS A-1, BO-105LS A-3, EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+, EC135
T1, EC135 T2, EC135 T2+, MBB-BK 117 A-1, MBB-BK 117 A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-
4, MBB-BK 117 B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, MBB-BK 117 C-1, and MBB-BK 117 C-2
helicopters with certain part-numbered cantilever assemblies, cyclic
stick locking devices, or cyclic stick holder assemblies installed.
This AD requires modifying and identifying the cyclic stick cantilever
or lock. This AD was prompted by pilots inadvertently taking off with
the cyclic locked. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent a
pilot taking off with the cyclic in the locked position, which could
result in loss of control of the helicopter.

DATES: This AD is effective July 26, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of July 26, 2013.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX
75052; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>;
or at http://www.eurocopter.com/techpub. 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: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On January 10, 2013, at 78 FR 2223, 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 Eurocopter Model BO-
105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, BO-105LS A-1, BO-105LS A-3, EC135 P1, EC135 P2,
EC135 P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2, EC135 T2+, MBB-BK 117 A-1, MBB-BK 117 A-
3, MBB-BK 117 A-4, MBB-BK 117 B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, MBB-BK 117 C-1, and
MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters with certain part-numbered cantilever
assemblies, cyclic stick locking devices, or cyclic stick holder
assemblies installed. The NPRM proposed to require modifying and
identifying the cyclic stick cantilever or lock. The proposed
requirements were intended to prevent a pilot taking off with the
cyclic in the locked position, which could result in loss of control of
the helicopter.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, issued EASA AD No.
2008-0113, dated June 10, 2008, to correct an unsafe condition for the
Model EC135, EC635 and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. EASA advises of
several cases where takeoff was executed with a locked cyclic stick on
EC135 series helicopters, which may lead to loss of control of the
helicopter. EASA also advises that the stick-locking device installed
on Model BO 105 and MBB-BK 117C-2 helicopters has a similar function as
the device installed on the EC135 series helicopters. Therefore, EASA
issued AD No. 2009-0079, dated April 1, 2009, to require modification
of the cyclic-stick locking/centering device for the Model BO 105 and
MBB-BK 117 helicopters.
    After EASA AD No. 2009-0079 was issued, type design ownership for
the Model BO-105 LS A3 was transferred from Canada to Germany. Because

Transport Canada had not issued an AD prior to the transfer, EASA
superseded AD No. 2009-0079 with AD No. 2010-0049, dated March 19,
2010, to include Model BO-105 LS A3 in its applicability. The EASA ADs
also require amending the applicable Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM).

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD, but we did not receive any comments on the NPRM (78 FR 2223,
January 10, 2013).

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Germany and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with Germany, EASA, its technical
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in
the 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

    This AD does not apply to Model BO-105D, BO-105DB, BO-105DB-4, BO-
105DBS-4, BO-105DBS-5, BO-105DS or the military Model EC635 helicopters
because these models are not type certificated in the United States.
The EASA AD requires amending the RFM; this AD does not because the RFM
revisions have been incorporated by the type certificate holder.

Related Service Information

    Eurocopter has issued the following alert service bulletins (ASB)
for each of its model helicopters:
     ASB BO105-40-106, dated December 19, 2008, for all Model
BO105 helicopters, except Model BO105 CB-3.
     ASB-BO 105 LS 40-10, dated May 8, 2009, for all Model BO
105 LS A-3 helicopters.
     ASB EC135-67A-015, dated April 14, 2008, for certain
serial-numbered Model EC135 and EC635 helicopters.
     ASB-MBB-BK117-40-113, dated December 22, 2008, for all
Model MBB-BK117 Models A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, C-1.
     ASB MBB BK117 C-2-67A-008, dated April 14, 2008, for
certain serial-numbered Model MBB BK117 C-2 helicopters.
    These ASBs specify procedures to modify the cantilever assembly or
the cyclic stick locking device, which allows neutral positioning and
centering of the cyclic stick without the locking feature.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 416 helicopters of U.S.
Registry.
    We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order
to comply with this proposed AD. It will take about .5 work hour to
modify the cyclic stick lock at $85 per work hour with no cost for
parts. This results in a total estimated cost of $43 per helicopter and
$17,680 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]

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

2013-11-15 Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH: Amendment 39-17475; Docket
No. FAA-2012-1305; Directorate Identifier 2010-SW-041-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
(Eurocopter) model helicopters, with a listed cantilever assembly,
cyclic stick locking device, or cyclic stick holder assembly part
number (P/N) installed, certificated in any category:
    (1) Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, and BO-105LS A-1
helicopters with a cantilever assembly, P/N 105-40132 or 105-40139,
installed.
    (2) Model BO 105 LS A-3 helicopters with a cantilever assembly,
P/N 105-40139, installed.
    (3) Model EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2, and
EC135 T2+ helicopters, serial number (S/N) 0005 up to and including
S/N 0699 except S/Ns 0076, 0093, 0098, 0099, 0102, 0104, 0106, 0108,
0110, 0111, 0113, 0114, 0116, 0117, and 0119, with a cyclic stick
locking device, P/N L670M1045101, L670M1045102, L670M1045104,
L670M1045105, L670M1045106, or L670M1045107, and Pin, P/N
L311M1038205 or L311M1099205, installed.
    (4) Model MBB-BK117 A-1, MBB-BK117 A-3, MBB-BK117 A-4, MBB-BK117
B-1, MBB-BK117 B-2, and MBB-BK117 C-1 helicopters, with a cyclic
stick holder assembly, P/N 117-41140-01, 117-41230-01, or 117-41230-
03, installed.
    (5) Model MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters, S/N 9004 up to and
including S/N 9230, with a cyclic stick locking device, P/N
B856M1011101, and Pin, P/N L311M1038205 or L311M1099205, installed.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as inadvertent locking of
the cyclic prior to take off, which could result in loss of control
of the helicopter.

(c) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective July 26, 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 100 hours time-in-service:
    (1) For Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, and BO-105LS A-1
helicopters, modify and identify the cyclic stick locking device by
following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 2.B.1. through
2.B.2.4 and 2.B.3. through 2.B.3.3., of Eurocopter Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) No. BO105-40-106, dated December 19, 2008.
    (2) For Model BO-105 LS A-3 helicopters, modify and identify the
cyclic stick locking device by following the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 2.B.1.through 2.B.1.3, of Eurocopter ASB
No. ASB-BO 105 LS 40-10, dated May 8, 2009.
    (3) For Model EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2,
and EC135 T2+ helicopters, modify and identify the cyclic stick
cantilever by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
3.B. through 3.C., of Eurocopter ASB EC135-67A-015, dated April 14,
2008.
    (4) For Model MBB-BK 117 A-1, MBB-BK 117 A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-4,
MBB-BK 117 B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, and MBB-BK 117 C-1 helicopters,
modify and identify the cyclic stick locking device by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 2.B.1. through 2.B.2.2., of
Eurocopter ASB No. ASB-MBB-BK117-40-113, dated December 22, 2008.
    (5) For Model MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters, modify and identify the
cyclic stick cantilever by following the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 3.B. through 3.C., of Eurocopter ASB MBB
BK117 C-2-67A-008, dated April 14, 2008.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation
Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate,
FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817)
222-5110; 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

    The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2010-0049, dated March 19, 2010, which
superseded EASA AD No. 2009-0079, dated April 1, 2009; and EASA AD
No. 2008-0113, dated June 10, 2008. You may view the EASA AD at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in
Docket No. FAA-2012-1305.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6710 Main Rotor
Control.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this Eurocopter service information as
applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
    (i) ASB BO105-40-106, dated December 19, 2008.
    (ii) ASB-BO 105 LS 40-10, dated May 8, 2009.
    (iii) ASB EC135-67A-015, dated April 14, 2008.
    (iv) ASB-MBB-BK117-40-113, dated December 22, 2008.
    (v) ASB MBB BK117 C-2-67A-008, dated April 14, 2008.
    (3) For Eurocopter Deutschland GmBh helicopters service
information identified in this AD, contact American Eurocopter
Corporation, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
(972) 641-0000 or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at http://www.eurocopter.com/techpub.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663,
Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 29, 2013.
Kim Smith,
Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0891; FRL 9514-5]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; Recordkeeping and Periodic
Reporting of the Production, Import, Export, Recycling, Destruction,
Transhipment, and Feedstock Use of Ozone-Depleting Substances (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information
Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an
existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below,
describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated
burden and cost.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before May 4, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2011-0891, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), by email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by mail to:
EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 28221T,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460 and (2) OMB by mail
to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management
and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Staci Gatica, Stratospheric Protection
Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (6205J), Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460;
telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may also visit the Ozone Depletion
Web site at www.epa.gov/ozone/strathome.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB
for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR
1320.12. On November 30, 2011 (76 FR 74055), EPA sought comments on
this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received one late comment,
which is addressed in the ICR. Any additional

comments should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this
notice.
    EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0891, which is available for online viewing at
www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Air and Radiation
Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC 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 Reading Room is 202-566-
1744, and the telephone number for Air and Radiation Docket is 202-566-
1742.
    Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at
www.regulations.gov to submit or view public comments, access the index
listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in
the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the
system, select ``search,'' then key in the docket ID number identified
in this document. Please note that EPA's policy is that public
comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made
available for public viewing at www.regulations.gov as EPA receives
them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted
material, confidential business information (CBI), or other information
whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further
information about the electronic docket, go to www.regulations.gov.
    Title: Recordkeeping and Periodic Reporting of the Production,
Import, Export, Recycling, Destruction, Transhipment, and Feedstock Use
of Ozone-Depleting Substances (Renewal).
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1432.30, OMB Control No. 2060-0170.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on April 30,
2012. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or
sponsor the collection of information while the submission is pending
at OMB. An 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. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in Title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and are displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
    Abstract: This ICR authorizes the recordkeeping and reporting
requirements established in the regulations stated in 40 CFR part 82,
subpart A and as required by the United States' commitments under The
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
(Protocol). This information collection allows EPA to monitor the
United States' compliance with the Protocol and Title VI of the Clean
Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAA).
    Under its Protocol commitments, the United States is obligated to
cease production and import of Class I controlled substances excluding
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) that are subject to essential use
exemptions, methyl bromide that is subject to critical use exemptions
or exemptions for quarantine and preshipment uses, previously used
material, and material that will be transformed, destroyed, or exported
to developing countries. The Protocol also establishes limits and
reduction schedules leading to the eventual phaseout of Class II
controlled substances with similar exemptions beyond the phaseout. The
CAA has its own limits on production and consumption of controlled
substances that EPA must adhere to and enforce.
    Under 40 CFR 82.13, producers, importers, exporters, and
distributors of Class I ozone-depleting substances (ODS) must meet
quarterly, annual, and/or transactional recordkeeping and reporting
requirements. This information collection is conducted to meet U.S.
obligations under the Montreal Protocol.
    The reporting and recordkeeping requirements for Class I ODS will
enable EPA to: (1) Ensure compliance with the restrictions on
production, import, and export of Class I controlled substances; (2)
allow exempted production and import for certain uses and the
consequent tracking of that production and import; (3) address industry
and Federal concerns regarding the illegal import of mislabeled used
controlled substances; (4) satisfy the United States' obligations to
report data under Article 7 of the Montreal Protocol; (5) fulfill
statutory obligations under Section 603(b) of the CAA for reporting and
monitoring; (6) provide information to report to the U.S. Congress on
the production, use, and consumption of Class I controlled substances
as statutorily required in Section 603(d) of Title VI of the CAA.
    The reported data will enable EPA to maintain compliance with the
Protocol requirements for annual data submission on the production of
ODS and analyze technical use data to ensure that exemptions are used
in accordance with requirements included in the annual authorization
rulemakings.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2
hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    Respondents/Affected Entities: Chemical Producers, Importers, and
Exporters (CFCs); Research and Development (Laboratories); and MeBr
Producers, Importers, Exporters, Distributors, and Applicators.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1143.
    Frequency of Response: quarterly, annually, occasionally.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 2583 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $277,085, which includes $271,550 in
labor costs and $5,535 in operation and maintenance costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 227 hours in the
total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of
Approved ICR Burdens. This decrease is due to the continued phaseout
and decreased use of Class I controlled substances, which subsequently
reduces reporting obligations. EPA also offers electronic reporting to
the regulated community via the Agency's central data exchange (CDX),
which has contributed to the reduction in burden for both the Agency as
well as the regulated community.

John Moses,
Director, Collection Strategies Division.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Filings

May 15, 2008.
    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

    Docket Numbers: RP08-377-000.
    Applicants: Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, Inc.
    Description: Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, Inc.'s Petition for
Waivers of Regulations and Policy, In Support of Its Ohio Retail
Unbundling and Open Access Program.
    Filed Date: 05/13/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080514-5068.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 26, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-378-000.
    Applicants: Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company.
    Description: Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company submits
Interruptible Revenue Sharing Report for the period 4/1/07 through 3/
31/08.
    Filed Date: 05/14/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080515-0274.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 27, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: CP06-398-001.
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    Description: MoBay Storage Hub LLC submits the revised tariff
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    Filed Date: 05/09/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080514-0198.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time Friday, May 23, 2008.

    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket
related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the
same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in
determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to
make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding,
interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline
need not be served on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the
Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the
above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification
when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance
with any FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0008; FRL-9976-89]

Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New
Uses

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has received applications to register new uses for
pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients.
Pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to
comment on these applications.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 5, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the Docket
Identification (ID) Number and the File Symbol of interest as shown in
the body of this document, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.

    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Goodis, Registration Division
(RD) (7505P), main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
[email protected], Anita Pease, Antimicrobials Division (AD) (7510P),
main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
[email protected]. The mailing address for each contact person is:
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them.
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting
your comments, see the commenting tips at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.

II. Registration Applications

    EPA has received applications to register new uses for pesticide
products containing currently registered active ingredients. Pursuant
to the provisions of FIFRA section 3(c)(4) (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(4)), EPA
is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on
these applications. Notice of receipt of these applications does not
imply a decision by the Agency on these applications.

New Uses

    1. EPA Registration Number: 100-1270; 100-904. Docket ID number:
EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0088. Applicant: Interregional Research Project No. 4
(IR-4), Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers, The State University
of New Jersey, 500 College Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Active ingredient: Emamectin benzoate. Product type: Insecticide.
Proposed Uses: Artichoke, globe; Herb subgroup 19A; Brassica, leafy
greens, subgroup 4-16B; Celtuce; Cherry subgroup 12-12A; Fennel,
Florence; Fruit, pome, group 11-10; Nut, tree, group 14-12; Vegetable,
brassica, head and stem, group 5-16; Kohlrabi; Leafy greens subgroup 4-
16A; Vegetable, leaf petiole subgroup 22B; and Vegetable, fruiting,
group 8-10. Contact: RD.
    2. EPA Registration Number: 100-1270; 100-904. Docket ID number:
EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0088. Applicant: Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC., P.O.
Box 18300, Greensboro, NC 27419. Active ingredient: Emamectin benzoate.
Product type: Insecticide. Proposed Uses: Vegetable, cucurbit, group 9.
Contact: RD.
    3. EPA Registration Number: 1258-843. Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-
2018-0108. Applicant: Arch Chemicals Inc., 1200 Bluegrass Lakes
Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Active ingredient: Sodium 2-
pyridinethiol-1-oxide, CAS number 3811-73-2. Product type:
Antimicrobial. Proposed use: Adhesives in paper towels. Contact: AD.
    4. EPA Registration Numbers: 62719-21, 62719-684. Docket ID number:
EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0095. Applicant: Interregional Research Project #4 (IR-
4), Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 500 College Road East,
Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540. Active ingredient: Nitrapyrin.
Product type: Herbicide. Proposed use: Vegetable, brassica, head and
stem, group 5-16, Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B, Vegetable,
leafy, group 4-16, Vegetable, bulb, group 3-07, Fruit, citrus, group
10-10, Citrus, oil, and Citrus, dried pulp. Contact: RD.
    5. EPA Registration Number: 62719-391, 62719-394, and 62719-578.
Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0128. Applicant: Dow AgroSciences
LLC, 9330 Zionsville Road 308/2E, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1054. Active
ingredient: Pronamide (Propyzamide). Product type: Herbicide. Proposed
uses: Bushberries in Crop Subgroup 13-07B; Caneberries in Crop Subgroup
13-07A; Cranberry and Low Growing Berries in Crop Subgroup 13-07H; Pome
Fruits in Crop Group 11-10; Small Vine Climbing Fruits in Crop Subgroup
13-07F; and Stone Fruits in Crop Group 12-12. Contact: RD.
    6. EPA File Symbol: 63838-16. Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-
0190. Applicant: Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc., 500 Winmoore Way,
Modesto, CA 95358. Product Name: Enviro-Brom Tabs Active Ingredient:
2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilpropionamide (95.6%). Product Type: Antimicrobial
product used as a microbicide, bactericide, fungicide, algaecide and
slimicide. Proposed Use: Non-food use to sanitize trench floor drains,
troughs, pits, and wet/moist drain areas in the Dairy, Meat, Poultry
and Food Processing industries. Contact: AD.
    7. EPA Registration Numbers: 71711-16, 71711-20, 71711-21. Docket
ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0161. Applicant: Nichino America, INC., 4550
Linden Hill Road, Suite 501, Wilmington, DE 19808. Active ingredient:
Buprofezin. Product type: Insecticide. Proposed use: Fig; Leafy greens
subgroup 4-16A, except head lettuce and radicchio; Brassica, leafy
greens, subgroup 4-16B; Vegetable, brassica, head and stem group 5-16;
Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B; Celtuce; Fennel, Florence;
Kohlrabi; Tropical and subtropical, small fruit, edible peel, subgroup
23A; Tropical and subtropical, small fruit, inedible peel, subgroup
24A; Cottonseed subgroup 20C; Fruit, citrus, group 10-10; Fruit, stone,
group 12-12, except apricot and peach; Fruit, small, vine climbing,
except fuzzy kiwifruit, subgroup 13-07F; Nut, tree, group 14-12; and
Greenhouse grown peppers. Contact: RD.

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

    Dated: May 1, 2018.
Delores Barber,
Director, Information Technology and Resources Management Division,
Office of Pesticide Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RM18-9-000; Docket No. AD18-10-000]

Participation of Distributed Energy Resource Aggregations in
Markets Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent
System Operators; Distributed Energy Resources-Technical Considerations
for the Bulk Power System; Further Supplemental Notice of Technical
Conference

    As announced in a Notice of Technical Conference issued on February
15, 2018 and a Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference issued on
March 29, 2018, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) staff
will hold a technical conference on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 and
Wednesday, April 11, 2018, to discuss the participation of distributed
energy resource (DER) aggregations in Regional Transmission
Organization (RTO) and Independent System Operator (ISO) markets and to
more broadly discuss the potential effects of DERs on the bulk power
system. On April 10, 2018, the conference will commence at 10:15 a.m.
and end at 4:45 p.m. On April 11, 2018, the conference will commence at
9:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. The conference will be held at the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426. Commissioners will lead the second panel of the technical
conference. Commission staff will lead the other six panels, and
Commissioners may attend.
    The updated agenda for this technical conference is attached. All
changes to the agenda since the Commission's March 29, 2018
Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference appear in italics.
    All interested persons may attend the conference, and registration
is not required. However, in-person attendees are encouraged to
register on-line by April 3, 2018 at: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/04-10-18-form.asp. In-person attendees should allow time
to pass through building security procedures before the start time of
the technical conference.
    The Commission will transcribe and webcast this conference.
Transcripts will be available immediately for a fee from Ace Reporting
(202-347-3700). A link to the webcast of this event will be available
in the Commission Calendar of Events at www.ferc.gov. The Capitol
Connection provides technical support for the webcasts and offers the
option of listening to the conference via phone-bridge for a fee. For
additional information, visit www.CapitolConnection.org or call (703)
993-3100.
    While this conference is not for the purpose of discussing specific
cases, it may address matters at issue in the following Commission
proceedings that are pending:

 Advanced Energy Economy, Docket No. EL17-75-001
 Southern California Edison Company, Docket No. ER18-1248-000

    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please
send an email to [email protected] or call toll free 1-866-208-
3372 (voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a fax to<PHONE_NUMBER> with
the required accommodations.
    For more information about this technical conference, please
contact David Kathan at<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected], or
Louise Nutter at<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected]. For
information related to logistics, please contact Sarah McKinley at
(202) 502-8368, [email protected].

    Dated: April 9, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC
20549-2736.

Extension: Rule 206(4)-2; SEC File No. 270-217, OMB Control No.
3235-0241.

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of
information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this
collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget
(``OMB'') for extension and approval.
    Rule 206(4)-2 (17 CFR 275.206(4)-2) under the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-1 et seq.) governs the custody of funds or
securities of clients by Commission-registered investment advisers.
Rule 206(4)-2 requires each registered investment adviser that has
custody of client funds or securities to maintain those client funds or
securities with a broker-dealer, bank or other ``qualified custodian.''
\1\ The rule requires the adviser to promptly notify clients as to the
place and manner of custody, after opening an account for the client
and following any changes.\2\ If an adviser sends account statements to
its clients, it must insert a legend in the notice and in subsequent
account statements sent to those clients urging them to compare the
account statements from the custodian with those from the adviser.\3\
The adviser also must have a reasonable basis, after due inquiry, for
believing that the qualified custodian maintaining client funds and
securities sends account statements directly to the advisory clients,
and undergo an annual surprise examination by an independent public
accountant to verify client assets pursuant to a written agreement with
the accountant that specifies certain duties.\4\ Unless client assets
are maintained by an independent custodian (i.e., a custodian that is
not the adviser itself or a related person), the adviser also is
required to obtain or receive a report of the internal controls
relating to the custody of those assets from an independent public
accountant

that is registered with and subject to regular inspection by the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (``PCAOB'').\5\
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    \1\ Rule 206(4)-2(a)(1).
    \2\ Rule 206(4)-2(a)(2).
    \3\ Rule 206(4)-2(a)(2).
    \4\ Rule 206(4)-2(a)(3), (4).
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    The rule exempts advisers from the rule with respect to clients
that are registered investment companies. Advisers to limited
partnerships, limited liability companies and other pooled investment
vehicles are excepted from the account statement delivery and deemed to
comply with the annual surprise examination requirement if the limited
partnerships, limited liability companies or pooled investment vehicles
are subject to annual audit by an independent public accountant
registered with, and subject to regular inspection by the PCAOB, and
the audited financial statements are distributed to investors in the
pools.\6\ The rule also provides an exception to the surprise
examination requirement for advisers that have custody because they
have authority to deduct advisory fees from client accounts and
advisers that have custody solely because a related person holds the
adviser's client assets and the related person is operationally
independent of the adviser.\7\
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    Advisory clients use this information to confirm proper handling of
their accounts. The Commission's staff uses the information obtained
through this collection in its enforcement, regulatory and examination
programs. Without the information collected under the rule, the
Commission would be less efficient and effective in its programs and
clients would not have information valuable for monitoring an adviser's
handling of their accounts.
    The respondents to this information collection are investment
advisers registered with the Commission and have custody of clients'
funds or securities. We estimate that 5,228 advisers would be subject
to the information collection burden under rule 206(4)-2. The number of
responses under rule 206(4)-2 will vary considerably depending on the
number of clients for which an adviser has custody of funds or
securities, and the number of investors in pooled investment vehicles
that the adviser manages. It is estimated that the average number of
responses annually for each respondent would be 6,830, and an average
time of 0.02286 hour per response. The annual aggregate burden for all
respondents to the requirements of rule 206(4)-2 is estimated to be
816,285 hours.
    The estimated average burden hours are made solely for purposes of
the Paperwork Reduction Act and are not derived from a comprehensive or
even representative survey or study of the cost of Commission rules and
forms.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in
writing within 60 days of this publication.
    Please direct your written comments to Pamela Dyson, Director/Chief
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Remi
Pavlik-Simon, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549; or send an email
to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: October 28, 2015.
 Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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