Supporting Statement

for

Reporting of Marine Casualties & Chemical Drug and Alcohol Testing

of Commercial Vessel Personnel

OMB No.: 1625-0001

COLLECTION INSTRUMENTS:  CG-2692, CG-2692A, CG-2692B,

CG-2692C, CG-2692D & Instruction

A.  Justification

1)  Circumstances that make the collection necessary.

I.  Reporting of Marine Casualties

Title 46 U.S.C. 6101 authorizes the Coast Guard to prescribe regulations
for the reporting of marine casualties involving death, serious injury,
material loss of property, material damage affecting the seaworthiness
of a vessel, or significant harm to the environment.  It also requires
that information on the use of alcohol be included in a marine casualty
report.  These reporting requirements permit the Coast Guard to initiate
the immediate investigation of marine casualties as required by 46
U.S.C. 6301, in order to:  (a) determine the causes of casualties, and,
(b) whether existing safety standards are adequate or whether new laws
or regulations need to be developed.  The overall goal of investigations
therefore is to identify pertinent safety lessons and to initiate
appropriate steps for reducing the likelihood of similar accidents in
the future.  Regulations implementing reporting requirements and
investigative procedures are contained in 46 CFR Part 4.  The table
below identifies which part of the CFR corresponds to the subject.

Table 1

Reporting of Marine Casualties: CFR, Subject and Affected Population

46 CFR		Subject and Affected Population

4.05-10	Written report of marine casualty.

Owners, agents, masters, operators, or persons in charge are required to
submit a written report with details about the casualty (CG-2692,
supplemented as necessary by CG-2692A, CG-2692B CG-2692C and CG-2692D).

4.05-12	Alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved in
casualties.

On form CG-2692 the marine employer is required to identify those
individuals for whom evidence of intoxication has been obtained; and
specifies the method used to determine whether there is any evidence of
alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved in the casualty.

4.06-5(b)	Refusal to provide blood, breath or urine specimens for
chemical tests.

The marine employer is required to document such refusal on the form
CG-2692B and in the logbook if the vessel involved is required to have
one.

4.06-60 (a) – (d)	Submission of reports and test results.

The marine employer is required to complete and submit form CG-2692B
after a serious marine incident occurs.

The marine employer is also required to submit the report of chemical
test results for each person listed in the CG-2692B.*

  *  The regulation specifies that all chemical testing results be
submitted to the Coast Guard.  In The Department of Transportation’s
(DOT) Paperwork Reduction Act submission titled Procedures for
Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, OMB # 2105-0529, DOT
has taken the responsibility of the burden posed by reporting the result
of drug tests.  The Coast Guard is the only transportation mode that
requires alcohol testing results; therefore, only the burden of
reporting alcohol testing results is accounted in this submission.

II.  Chemical Testing

Title 46 U.S.C. 7503 requires the Coast Guard to deny the issuance of
licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariner’s documents
(seaman’s papers) to users of dangerous drugs.  Similarly, 46 U.S.C.
7704 requires the Coast Guard to revoke such papers when a holder of the
same has been shown to be a drug user.  Congress has shown increased
interest in this problem by enacting 46 U.S.C. 2302 and 18 U.S.C.
Chapter 17A, which prohibit an individual from operating a vessel while
intoxicated by any drug or alcohol.  Until 1988, the primary means of
detecting drug use has been through examination of criminal conviction
records of applicants and holders of seaman’s papers.  This results in
a narrowly focused method.  It does not identify drug users in a timely
manner.

With advances in the reliability and accessibility of chemical testing
methods, the Coast Guard developed drug and alcohol testing requirements
that provide meaningful enforcement of existing statutory prohibitions.
These requirements are part of a DOT-wide initiative for reducing and
deterring substance abuse in all modes of commercial transportation and
are consistent with regulations issued by other regulatory agencies.

Coast Guard regulations implementing chemical testing requirements are
contained in 46 CFR Part 16.  DOT implemented its own drug and alcohol
testing requirements, contained in 49 CFR Part 40, some of which
overlapped with the Coast Guard’s regulatory requirements in this
area.  Therefore the burdens associated with the overlapping regulatory
requirements that were calculated in the previous Collection of
Information renewal have now been moved over to DOT.  The details
associated with this burden can be found in DOT Collection of
Information titled Procedures for Transportation Drug and Alcohol
Testing Program, OMB # 2105-0529.

The table below identifies the parts of the CFR that the Coast Guard is
now responsible for, and shows the populations that correspond to the
applicable area of regulation.

Table 2

Chemical Testing: CFR, Subject and Affected Population

46 CFR	Subject and Affected Population

16.201 (c)	Positive drug/alcohol test report.

Employers are required to report positive results to the OCMI..

16.207	Foreign Laws Exemption Program.

Employers of U.S. citizens operating in foreign waters may, under
certain circumstances, request exemption from these drug-testing
requirements.

16.220	Periodic testing requirements.

All applicants for original issuance or a renewal of a license, a
certificate of registry, or a merchant mariner’s document, are
required to provide results of a chemical test or evidence of
participation in a random testing program.

16.250 (c) and (d)	Reasonable cause testing requirement.

When the marine employer requires testing of an individual based upon a
reasonable suspicion of drug or alcohol use, the individual must be
informed of that fact and directed to provide a urine specimen.  This
fact shall be entered in the vessel’s official logbook, if one is
required.  If an individual involved in a SMI refuses to provide a urine
specimen when directed to do so by the employer, this fact shall be
entered in the vessel’s official logbook if one is required.

16.401(a) and (b)	Employee assistance program education and training.

All employers are required to provide an Employee Assistance Program.

In the program, the displaying and distribution of informational
material is required.

The documentation of training given to crewmembers and the employer’s
supervisor personnel is required.

The documentation that supervisory personnel received 60 minutes of
training is also required.

III.  Strategic Goals

This information collection supports the following strategic goals:

Department of Homeland Security

Prevention

Protection

Coast Guard

Maritime Safety

Maritime Stewardship

Prevention Policy & Response Policy Directorates (CG-5P & CG-5R)

Reduce crewmember deaths and injuries on U.S. commercial vessels

Reduce the risk of major loss of life on passenger vessels

Reduce the amount of oil discharged into the marine environment

Reduce the amount of chemicals entering the environment

2)  Purpose of the information collection.

I.  Reporting of Marine Casualties

Title 46 CFR 4.05.1 requires that "the owner, agent, master, operator,
or person in charge, shall notify the nearest Sector Office, Marine
Inspection Office or Coast Guard Group Office whenever a vessel is
involved in a marine casualty.  Receipt of a marine casualty report
(CG-2692) is often the only way in which the Coast Guard becomes aware
of a marine accident.  It is therefore a necessary first step that
provides the Coast Guard with the opportunity to determine the extent to
which a casualty will be investigated.  In the short term, the
information provided in the report may also trigger:  (a) corrective
safety actions addressing immediate hazards or defective conditions;
(b) further investigations of mariners’ conduct or professional
competence; and/or,  (c) civil or criminal enforcement actions by the
Coast Guard, other Federal agencies, or state and local authorities.
For a marine casualty involving multiple barges, a form CG-2692A (Barge
Addendum) may be used to report data for barges causing or sustaining
damage in the accident described on form CG-2692.  This form may only be
used in addition to form CG-2692, never alone.  Proposed forms CG-2692C
(Personnel Casualty Addendum) and CG-2692D (Involved Person and
Witnesses Addendum) may also be used in conjunction with form CG-2692 as
needed.

Form CG-2692B in particular will be utilized for reporting chemical
testing following serious marine incidents.  The two-page form will
capture elementary information on the incident category, names of
individuals directly involved, whether urine, blood, or breath samples
were obtained, and where the samples have been sent for analysis.  The
Coast Guard can use this critical information to: (a) initiate
administrative action against a commercial mariner’s right to continue
holding seaman’s papers, (b) initiate civil or criminal penalty action
when an individual has been found to be operating a vessel while
intoxicated, and, (c) assess the impact of drug or alcohol use in
serious marine incidents.

In the long term, information contained in the report becomes part of a
comprehensive marine casualty database at Coast Guard Headquarters.
This database is utilized extensively by the Coast Guard for:

(a) identifying specific safety problems and analyzing longer-term
trends,  (b) publishing casualty summaries and annual statistics for
public use,  (c) supporting the need for additional safety oversight or
regulation,  (d) measuring the effectiveness  of existing safety
regulatory programs, and, (e) better focusing of limited Coast Guard
marine safety resources.  This database is also continually in use by
other Federal and state government agencies, marine industry
researchers, international groups or foreign government representatives
involved in marine safety issues, and the public.

II.  Chemical Testing

Reasonable cause and periodic testing requirements outlined in 46 CFR 16
are designed for marine employers to identify users of dangerous drugs
and/or alcohol.  As required by 46 CFR 16.201 (C), the marine employer
must notify the nearest OCMI in writing  when a individual holding a
Coast Guard credential fails a chemical test for dangerous drugs.  The
individual testing positive must be denied employment and is subject to
suspension and revocation proceedings against their credential under
46 CFR Part 5.

3)  Considerations of the use of improved information technology.

The information may be submitted in writing or electronically via
facsimile or e-mail.  All forms used for this collection can be found on
the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship Web site
at--   HYPERLINK "http://homeport.uscg.mil"  http://homeport.uscg.mil
Missions > Investigations.  We estimate that 100% of the reporting and
recordkeeping requirements can be done electronically.  At this time, we
estimate that 40% are done electronically.

I.  Reporting of Marine Casualties

Marine casualty reports forms may be downloaded, filled out and
submitted in writing, electronically via e-mail, or by facsimile
equipment.

II.  Chemical Testing

Marine employer records, when required, may be submitted electronically
via e-mail, or by facsimile equipment.

4)  Efforts to identify duplication.

There is no duplication of this information at the Federal level.  The
Coast Guard is the only Federal agency that collects this information
from the marine industry and the public.

5)  Methods used to minimize the burden to small businesses if involved.

This information collection does not have an impact on small businesses
or other small entities.

6)  Consequences to the Federal program if collection were conducted
less frequently.

I.  Reporting of Marine Casualties

Information is collected only upon occurrence of a reportable marine
casualty.  Less frequent collection of such information would directly
conflict with a well-established statutory mandate, would lead to
inconsistencies with data already collected, and would severely diminish
the capability to identify specific safety hazards and accurately
analyze unsafe trends in the commercial marine industry.  This in turn
would have a highly negative impact on the Coast Guard's continuing
efforts to reduce the incidence of marine casualties.

II.  Chemical Testing

Circumstances requiring periodic testing are identified in 46 CFR
16.220.  Testing is required for an original issuance/renewal of a CG
credential, a raise in grade, and certain first endorsements, Less
frequent collection will reduce marine employer’s’ capability to
identify drug users and the Coast Guard’s ability to take enforcement
action concerning drug or alcohol use by commercial mariners.  This
reduced capability would have obvious negative consequences on marine
safety.

7)  Special collection circumstances.

This information collection is conducted in manner consistent with the
guidelines in 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2).

8)  Consultation.

A 60-day Notice will be published in the Federal Register to obtain
public comment on this collection.  In the Notice we specifically seek
comments on the proposed change from 3 to 5 marine casualty-related
forms.  We highlight this by stating—

The Coast Guard recently reviewed its regulations and policies with
respect to the marine casualty reporting requirements found in 46 CFR
Part 4.  During this project, an evaluation of comments and feedback
from the maritime industry and general public, as well as an internal
assessment of current statutory and regulatory requirements and Coast
Guard policies, identified the need to revise the form used by the
public to submit written reports of marine casualties, the Form CG-2692
(currently titled Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death) and its
Addendum forms.

The resulting proposal to revise these forms, which includes revising
the title name of the form and taking certain sections of the CG-2692
and moving them to two new Addendum forms (facilitates multiple entry
capability not currently available) have been drafted with the following
goals in mind:

Reduce the overall amount of information required to be entered to
submit reports for marine casualties while still meeting all statutory
and regulatory requirements.

Clarify what types of incidents require the submission of the written
report and seek the inclusion of additional information, entered on one
or more of the Addendum forms, only when it is necessary.

Reformat and organize the information on the forms such that it is more
adaptable to the development of an alternate electronic means of
submission.

9)  Provide any payment or gift to respondents.

There is no offer of monetary or material value for this information
collection.

10)  Assurances of confidentiality provided to respondents.

There are no assurances of confidentiality provided to the respondents
for this information collection.  This information collection is covered
by a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) and System of Records Notice
(SORN).  Details follows—

Privacy Impact Assessment for the Marine Information for Safety and Law
Enforcement (MISLE) System // September 3, 2009 // DHS/USCG/PIA-008.

Privacy Act of 1974; United States Coast Guard--013 Marine Information
for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) System of Records Notice
(DHS/USCG-013) [June 25, 2009; Docket No. DHS-2008-0110; 74 FR 30305].

The PIA and SORN are available at—  HYPERLINK
"http://www.dhs.gov/privacy" http://www.dhs.gov/privacy  .

11)  Additional justification for any questions of a sensitive nature.

The Coast Guard’s authority and need for collecting information,
including sensitive information, is stated on form CG-2692.  In part, it
states—46 U.S.C. §6301 and 46 CFR Part 4 authorizes the collection of
this information.  Reportable marine casualty information is needed for
Coast Guard investigations of vessel casualties involving death, vessel
damage, and property loss and data reports mandated by Congress.
Information gathered is also used to determine whether new or revised
safety initiatives are necessary.  Additionally, chemical testing
information is needed to improve Coast Guard detection and reduction of
drug use by mariners.

12)  Estimate of annual hour and cost burden.

The estimated annual number of respondents is 32,589.

The estimated annual number of responses is 180,489.

The estimated annual hour burden is 23,586 hours.

The estimated annual cost burden is $1,060,986.

The burden to respondents is provided in Appendix A.  The wage rates
shown are in accordance with the current edition of COMDTINST
7310.1(series) for “Out-Government” personnel.

I.  Reporting of Marine Casualties

We estimate that it takes about 1 hour for a vessel crewmember to
complete all parts of the form (CG-2692, with CG-2692A, CG-2692B,
CG-2692C & CG-2692D when necessary).  The position of a vessel
crewmember is analogous to a GS-03.  In addition, some Report of Marine
Casualty forms may undergo additional processing by respondents.  To
account for this additional time, we estimate that up to 10% of the
forms submitted may have about 10 hours of additional burden.  The
additional time reflects company internal review by individuals in
additional to the person that completed the form.  The additional
reviewers may be shore-side reps, port engineers, attorneys, etc.  We
estimate the wage rate for this added review is done by personnel
analogous to a GS-14.

II.  Chemical Testing

Depending on the task (requirement), we estimate that it will take from
about 0.065 hours (4 min.) to 2 hours for a vessel crewmember or
shore-side personnel to perform the required reporting and recordkeeping
activity.  See Appendix A for a detailed breakdown of tasks and times.
The position of a vessel crewmember or shore-side personnel is analogous
to a GS-03.  The number of respondents, and responses per respondent,
are based on historical estimates.

13)  Estimate of annualized capital and start-up costs.

There are no capital, start-up or maintenance costs associated with this
information collection.

14)  Estimates of annualized cost to the Federal Government.

The estimated annual Federal Government cost is $524,436 (see Appendix
B).  The wage rate shown is in accordance with the current edition of
COMDTINST 7310.1(series) for “In-Government” personnel.

I.  Reporting of Marine Casualties

We estimate that it takes about 1 hour by a Lieutenant Junior Grade
(LTJG; O-2) to process each form
CG-2692/CG-2692A/CG-2692B/CG-2692C/CG-2692D, including auditing at a
local field investigation office and the entry of pertinent information
into a computerized database at Coast Guard Headquarters.

II.  Chemical Testing

We estimate that it takes about 0.1 hours by a LTJG to process each
chemical testing report, or review each chemical testing record,
including auditing at a local field investigation office and the
entering of pertinent information into our computerized database.

15)  Explain the reasons for change in burden.

The change in burden is an ADJUSTMENT due to a change (i.e., increase)
in the estimated annual number of responses.  The reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, and methodology for calculating burden,
remain unchanged.

Regarding forms, we have revised the 3 forms related to this collection
and propose to add 2 new forms.  An explanation of why we are making
these changes is in section 8 of this ICR.  See Table 3 below for how
the form titles are revised.

Table 3

Form Title Changes

Form	Existing Title	Proposed New Title

CG-2692	Report of Marine Casualty	Report of Marine Casualty, Commercial
Diving Casualty, or OCS-related Casualty

CG-2692A	Barge Addendum	Barge Addendum

CG-2692B	Report of Required Chemical Drug and Alcohol Testing Following
a Serious Marine Incident	Report of Mandatory Chemical Testing Following
a Serious Marine Incident Involving Vessels in Commercial Service

CG-2692C	n/a, new form	Personnel Casualty Addendum

CG-2692D	n/a, new form	Involved Persons and Witnesses Addendum

16)  Plans for tabulation, statistical analysis and publication.

This information collection will not be published for statistical
purposes.

17)  Approval for not explaining the expiration date for OMB approval.

The Coast Guard will display the expiration date for OMB approval of
this information collection

18)  Exception to the certification statement.

The Coast Guard does not request an exception to the certification of
this information collection.

B.  Collection of Information Employing Statistical Methods

This information collection does not employ statistical methods.

  Generally tests are required on issuance, reissuance, upgrades, annual
physicals, raise in grade, etc. of CG licenses, COR, MMD, or MMC.

  The Coast Guard estimates that it takes up to 1 hour to complete a
form CG-2692/A/B/C/D.  However, we received public comments in 2013
stating that some submitters take more time—up to 8-12 hours—to
complete the form.  The reason for this difference is that some entities
have the form(s) reviewed by shore-side personnel, such as an attorney
prior to submission to the CG.  The practice of having a form reviewed
by an attorney is not required by CG regulation.  While we believe that
this does not typically occur, we adjusted our burden estimate to
account for the added review.

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Winston H. Hickox Secretary for Environmental Protection Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA EXHAUST STANDARDS FOR ON ROAD MOTORCYCLES Public Hearing Date: December 10, 1998 Public Availability Date: September 17, 1999 Deadline for Public Comment: October 4, 1999 At a public hearing held December 10, 1998, the Air Resources Board ( the " Board") considered amendments to section 1958, title 13, California Code of Regulations (" CCR") and the incorporated " Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures  Motorcycles Manufactured on or After January 1, 1978." The purpose of these amendments is to reduce exhaust emissions of hydrocarbons plus oxides of nitrogen ( HC+ NOx) from new on road motorcycles, to provide manufacturers with flexibility through corporate averaging and early compliance provisions, and to amend the small volume manufacturer provision. The proposed regulatory action is described in detail in the " Staff Report: Initial Statement of Reasons  Proposed Amendments to the California On Road Motorcycle Regulation" ( Staff Report), released October 23, 1998.

At the hearing, the Board approved the proposed amendments to section 1958, title 13, CCR ( see Enclosure 1), with modifications to the originally proposed regulatory language. The Board also approved a modification to include a new definition for " motorcycle engine" in section 1900, title 13, CCR. These modifications were made available for public comment during a 15 day comment period in a notice dated June 18, 1999 (" first 15 day notice"). In response to the first 15 day notice, a total of two comment letters were submitted, one by the Motorcycle Industry Council and the other from the American Honda Motor Company. The remainder of this notice provides a plain English description of additional modifications to the motorcycle regulation which we are proposing to address the concerns raised by these comment letters ( see Enclosure A for the proposed regulatory language modifications).

§ 1958( f)( 1)( A) and ( B)  The language in the first 15 day notice has been replaced by simplified language in new subparts ( A) and ( B) to make it clear that small volume manufacturers must comply with the applicable HC only emission limits in the Table of Standards ( § 1958( b)) until the 2008 Model Year, at which point the small volume manufacturers would be subject to the 1.4 g/ km HC+ NOx ( as a corporate average) and 12 g/ km CO standards. ____________________________________________________________________________

Alan C. Lloyd, Ph. D., Chairman 9528 Telstar Avenue · P. O. Box 8001 · El Monte, California 91731 · www. arb. ca. gov Mail Out # MSC 99 26 Gray Davis Governor Printed on Recycled Paper California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board § 1958( f)( 2)  The language in the first 15 day notice has been replaced by language which make it clear that the previous small volume manufacturer definition ( i. e., those companies making fewer than 5,000 new Class I, II and III motorcycles) remains in effect only for vehicles made in model years 1984 through 1987, while the new 300 unit per year definition for small volume manufacturers applies only to model year 2004 and subsequent years. The proposed modification also changes the first 15 day notice's reference from " § 1958( f)( 1)( B) and ( f)( 1)( C)" to " § 1958( f)( 1)( A) and ( f)( 1)( B)" to be consistent with the renumbered subsections.

§ 1958 ( g)( 1)  The Table of Multipliers ( for encouraging early compliance with the 0.8 g/ km HC + NOx standard and beyond) has been modified to replace the references to " Tier 2 Compliant" with " Certified at 0.8 g/ km HC + NOx or below." The words " or below" were also added to the phrase " Certified at 0.4 g/ km HC + NOx" to make it clear that early compliance credits will be granted for overcompliance with these emission levels.

§ 1958 ( g)( 2) and ( 3)  New subpart ( g)( 2) was added to specify that all information requested by the Executive Officer in support of an application for early compliance credits must be provided in writing before the application is approved and any credits are granted. New subpart ( g)( 3) was added to make it clear that any early compliance credits granted shall be issued through an Executive Order, which will specify the exact amount of credits, their expiration dates, and all enforcement conditions that must be met for the credits to be valid. Also, applicants are required to state on each affected motorcycle's " California Motor Vehicle Emission Control and Smog Index Label" the actual certified HC + NOx emissions level for which the motorcycle or motorcycle engine has been granted early compliance credits.

§ 1965  We are also proposing to modify the " California Motor Vehicle Emission Control and Smog Index Label Specifications" requirements ( § 1965, title 13, CCR) pertaining to labels for on road motorcycles to be consistent with the changes we are proposing for § 1958.

The staff has made several other modifications throughout the regulation to correct grammatical and typographical errors, correct references and citations, and clarify the regulation. As noted above, Enclosure A contains the text of the modified regulatory language, with the modifications discussed in this 15 day notice shown by bold italic underline and deletions shown by bold italic strikeout.

In accordance with section 11346.8 of the Government Code, the Board directed the Executive Officer to amend sections 1900 and 1958, as approved, after making the modified regulatory language available to the public for comment for a period of at least 15 days, provided that the Executive Officer shall consider such written comments as may be submitted during this period, shall make such modifications as may be appropriate in light of the comments received, and shall present the regulations to the Board for further consideration if he determines that this is warranted. Only comments relating to the modifications described in this notice will be considered by the Executive Officer. To be considered by the Executive Officer prior to final action, all comments must be submitted in writing to Ms. Patricia Hutchens, Clerk of the Board, Air Resources Board, P. O. Box 2815, Sacramento, California 95812 2815, no later than October 4, 1999.

Sincerely,

Robert H. Cross, Chief Mobile Source Control Division Enclosure ENCLOSURE A Proposed Regulation Order Amend Title 13, California Code of Regulations, section 1958 to read as follows:

[ Note: Proposed amendments for this rulemaking as noticed in the 45 day comment period are shown in bold underlined text to indicate additions and strikeout to indicate deletions. Changes proposed at the December 10, 1998 Board Hearing and in the first 15 day notice dated June 18, 1999, are shown in bold double underlined text to indicate additions and bold strikeout to indicate deletions. Changes proposed in this second 15 day notice version are shown in bold italic underlined and bold italic strikeout for additions and deletions, respectively.]

§ 1900( b)( 17). " Motorcycle Engine" means an engine which is used to propel a new, streetuse motorcycle.

§ 1958. Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures   Motorcycles and Motorcycle Engines Manufactured on or after January 1, 1978.

( a) This section shall be applicable to motorcycles, motorcycle engines, and the manufacturers of either motorcycles or motorcycle engines produced on or after January 1, 1978. Motorcycles and motorcycle engines are excluded from the requirements of this section if:

( 1) The engine displacement is less than 50 cubic centimeters, or ( 2) An 80 kilogram ( 176 pound) driver cannot:

( A) start from a dead stop using only the engine, or ( B) exceed a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour ( 24.9 miles per hour) on a level paved surface. ( b) Exhaust emissions from new street use motorcycles and motorcycle engines, subject to registration and sold and registered in this state, shall not exceed:

Exhaust Emission Table of Standards ( grams per kilometer)

Exhaust Emission Standards ( grams per kilometer) Model Year Engine Displacement ( in cubic centimeters) Hydrocarbon ( HC) + Oxides of Nitrogen ( NOx) Carbon Monoxide 1978 to 1979 50 to less than 170 5.0 ( HC only) 17 1978 to 1979 170 to less than 750 5.0 + 0.0155( D 170)* ( HC only) 17 1978 to 1979 750 or greater 14 ( HC only) 17 1980 to 1981 All ( 50 cc or larger) 5.0 ( HC only) 17 1982 and subsequent 50 cc to 279 cc 1.0 ( HC only) 12 1982 through 1985 ( manufactured prior to March 1, 1985) 280 cc or greater 2.5 ( HC only) 12 1985 ( manufactured after February 28, 1985) through 1987 280 cc or greater 1.4 ( HC only), applied as a corporate average, ** provided that each engine family shall have only one applicable standard 12 1988 and subsequent through 2003 280 cc to 699 cc 1.0 ( HC only), applied as a corporate average, ** provided that each engine family shall have only one applicable standard 12 1988 and subsequent through 2003 700 cc or greater 1.4 ( HC only), applied as a corporate average, ** provided that each engine family shall have only one applicable standard 12 2004 through 2007 280 cc or greater 1.4 ( HC + NOx), applied as a corporate average, ** provided that each engine family shall have only one applicable standard 12 2008 and subsequent 280 cc or greater 0.8 ( HC + NOx), applied as a corporate average, ** provided that each engine family shall have only one applicable standard 12 * D = engine displacement of motorcycles in cubic centimeters. ** Compliance with a standard to be applied as a " corporate average" shall be determined as follows: where,

n = Class III motorcycle engine families ( engines with displacement of 280 cc or greater manufactured after February 28, 1985).

PRODjx = Number of units of Class III engine family j produced for sale in California in model year x STDjx = The manufacturer designated HC or HC + NOx emission standard, whichever applies, for engine family j in model year x, which shall be determined by the manufacturer subject to the following conditions:

( 1) no individual engine family exhaust emission standard shall exceed 2.5 g/ km, and ( 1) for Model Year 1988 through 2003 motorcycle engines and motorcycles with engine displacement of 280 cc or greater, no individual engine family exhaust emission standard shall exceed 2.5 g/ km HC, and ( 2) for Model Year 2004 and subsequent motorcycle engines and motorcycles with engine displacement of 280 cc or greater, no individual engine family exhaust emission standard shall exceed 2.5 g/ km HC+ NOx, and ( 3) no engine family designation or engine family exhaust emission standard shall be amended in a model year after the engine family is certified for the model year, and ( 4) prior to sale or offering for sale in California, each engine family shall be certified in accordance with Section 1958( c) and shall be required to meet the manufacturer's designated HC or HC + NOx standard, whichever applies, as a condition of the certification Executive Order. Prior to certification the manufacturer shall also submit estimated production volumes for each engine family to be offered for sale in California.

STDCa = A manufacturer's corporate average HC or HC + NOx exhaust emissions, whichever applies, from those California motorcycles or motorcycle engines subject to the California corporate average HC or HC + NOx exhaust emission standard, as established by an Executive Order certifying the California production for the model year. This order must be obtained prior to the issuance of certification Executive Orders for individual engine families for the model year and shall include but not be limited to the following requirements:

( 1) During the manufacturer's production year, for each engine family, the manufacturer shall provide the following information to the Executive Officer within 30 days after the last day in each calendar quarter: ( aA) vehicle identification numbers and an explanation of the identification code; ( bB) the total number of vehicles or motorcycle engines produced for sale in California and their applicable designated emissions standards.

( 2) The manufacturer's average HC or HC + NOx exhaust emissions, whichever applies, shall meet the applicable corporate average standard at the end of the manufacturer's production for the model year.

[ Note: No changes are proposed for Section 1958( b)( 3) through ( e)]

( f) ( 1) Small Volume Manufacturers: Exhaust emission standards for from Class III motorcycles and motorcycle engines of produced by small volume manufacturers shall not be exceeded are as follows:

( A) For Model Year 19848 through 2007, Class III motorcycle engines and no motorcycles with engine displacements between 280 cc and 699 cc shall emit no more than 1.0 gram per kilometer hydrocarbon, applied as a corporate average, provided that no engine family shall emit greater than 2.5 grams per kilometer hydrocarbon for the 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987 model years; Class III motorcycle engines and motorcycles with engine displacements of 700 cc or greater shall emit no more than 1.4 gram per kilometer hydrocarbon, applied as a corporate average, provided that no engine family shall emit greater than 2.5 grams per kilometer hydrocarbon. ( B) For Model Year 2008 and subsequent, Class III no motorcycles and motorcycle engines shall exceed emit no more than 1.4 grams per kilometer HC+ NOx, applied as a corporate average, provided that no engine family shall emit greater than 2.5 grams per kilometer HC+ NOx.

( A) For Model Years through 2007, Class III motorcycles and motorcycle engines shall meet the applicable HC only and CO emission limits specified in the Table of Standards in subsection 1958( b).

( B) For Model Year 2008 and subsequent, Class III motorcycles and motorcycle engines shall emit no more than 12 grams of CO per kilometer and 1.4 grams per kilometer HC+ NOx, applied as a corporate average, provided that no engine family shall emit greater than 2.5 grams per kilometer HC + NOx.

To obtain certification as a small volume manufacturer pursuant to this subsection, the manufacturer shall submit product information and estimated sales data with the certification application for each engine family sold in California. As a condition of obtaining certification as a small volume manufacturer, the manufacturer shall submit annually to the state board Executive Officer a summary of its efforts and progress toward meeting more stringent hydrocarbon HC + NOx exhaust emission standards. The summary shall include a description of the manufacturer's current hydrocarbon HC + NOx emission control development status, along with supporting test data, and future planned development work.

( 2) For purposes of this subsection ( f)( 1)( A), a small volume manufacturer is one which sells less than 5,000 new Class I, II, and III motorcycles per model year in California. For purposes of subsection ( f)( 1)( B) and ( f)( 1)( C), a small volume manufacturer is one which sells no more than 1,000 300 new Class I, II, and III ( combined) motorcycles or motorcycle engines for use in model year 2004 or any subsequent model year in California.

For purposes of this subsection 1958( f)( 2), the following provisions apply:

For Model Years ( MY) Small Volume Manufacturer ( SVM) definition is Applicable Exhaust Emissions Requirements prior to 1984 not applicable For all manufacturers, Section 1958( f)( 1)( A) and 1958( b) apply.

1984 through 1987 one which sells less than 5,000 new Class I, II, and III motorcycles per model year in California For SVMs, 2.5 grams per kilometer HC only and 12 grams per kilometer CO apply only to Class III motorcycles. For all other manufacturers and Class I and II motorcycles, Section 1958( f)( 1)( A) and 1958( b) apply.

1988 through 2007 not applicable For all manufacturers, Section 1958( f)( 1)( A) and 1958( b) apply.

2008 and subsequent one which sells no more than 300 ( combined) new Class I, II, and III motorcycles per model year in California, starting with the 2004 MY . For SVMs, Section 1958( f)( 1)( B) applies only to Class III motorcycles. For all other manufacturers and Class I and II motorcycles, Section 1958( b) applies.

( g) Early Compliance Credits ( 1) Manufacturers which sell Class III motorcycles or motorcycle engines in California certified as meeting either a 0.8 g/ km or 0.4 g/ km HC+ NOx level prior to Model Year 2008 can receive credits for use in the Model Year 2008 corporate average upon written approval by the Executive Officer. Each unit of Class III motorcycle or motorcycle engine sold between Model Years 1999 and 2008 and which meets the requirements of this subsection shall be multiplied by whichever X multiplier applies, as shown in the following table: Table of Multipliers to Encourage Early Compliance with the Proposed Tier 2 0.8 g/ km HC + NOx Standard and Beyond Multiplier ( X) for Use in MY 2008 Corporate Averaging Model Year Sold Early Tier 2 Compliant Certified at 0.8 g/ km HC + NOx or below Certified at 0.4 g/ km HC+ NOx or below 1999 through 2004 1.5 3.0 2005 1.375 2.5 2006 1.250 2.0 2007 1.125 1.5 2008 and subsequent 1.0 1.0 Note: Each unit of early Tier 2 compliant and 0.4 g/ km certified motorcycles and motorcycle engines is counted cumulatively toward the MY 2008 corporate average.

( 2) Applications for early compliance credits pursuant to this subsection shall include in writing all emissions data, test protocols, equipment specifications, operating conditions, and any other technical information requested by the Executive Officer.

( 3) The Executive Order approving early compliance credits under this subsection shall specify the exact amount of credits granted, the date of expiration for the credits, and all enforcement provisions applicable to the use of early compliance credits. Each motorcycle and each motorcycle that incorporates an engine for which early compliance credits have been granted pursuant to this subsection shall specify on its " California Motor Vehicle Emission Control And Smog Index Label" ( Section 1965, Title 13, California Code of Regulations), in addition to all other existing requirements, the actual HC + NOx engine family exhaust emissions level for which the vehicle or engine has been granted early compliance credit.

( h) Sunset Review Within five years from the effective data of adoption or date of implementation, which ever comes later, the Air Resources Board, in consultation with the Secretary for Environmental Protection, shall review the provisions of this section to determine whether it should be retained, revised, or repealed.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 43013, 43101, 43104, and 43107, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 39002, 39003, 43000, 43013, 43100, 43101, 43104, and 43107, Health and Safety Code; and Cal. Stats. 83, Ch. 103. Proposed Amendments to " Emission Control and Smog Index Label Specifications," incorporated by reference in Section 1965, Title 13, California Code of Regulations [ No changes are proposed for Section 1. " Purpose."]

2. Applicability.

( a) The specifications for tune up labels, vehicle emission configuration bar code labels, and vehicle identification number bar code labels shall apply to all new 1979 and subsequent model year passenger cars, light duty trucks, medium duty vehicles, heavyduty engines, and to all new 1982 and subsequent model year motorcycles and motorcycle engines certified to the applicable emission standards pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 43100 and 43107. The " unleaded gasoline only" labeling requirements in section 3.( d) do not apply to 1997 and subsequent model year vehicles.

[ No changes are proposed for subsections ( b) and ( c) of this section.]

( d) The responsibility for compliance with these specifications shall rest with the motorcycle, motorcycle engine, light duty vehicle, medium duty vehicle, or heavy duty engine manufacturer who certified such vehicles or engines.

3. Emission Control Labels.

[ No changes are proposed for paragraph 1 of this subsection.]

In selecting an acceptable location, the manufacturer shall consider the possibility of accidental damage ( e. g., possibility of tools or sharp instruments coming in contact with the label) and accessibility for a bar code scanner, as applicable. Each label shall be affixed in such as manner that it cannot be removed without destroying or defacing the label, and shall not be affixed to any part which is likely to be replaced during the vehicle's useful life. For motorcycles and motorcycle engines, passenger cars, light duty trucks, and medium duty vehicles, the label( s) shall not be affixed to any equipment which is easily detached from the vehicle.

( a) The tune up label shall contain the following information lettered in the English language in block letters and numerals which shall be of a color that contrasts with the background of the label:

i. The label heading shall read: " Vehicle Emission Control Information" for passenger cars, and motorcycles and motorcycle engines; " Important Vehicle Information" for light duty and medium duty trucks; and " Important Engine Information" for heavy duty engines.

[ No changes are proposed for subsection ii and iii in this section.] iv. Engine family identification, model designation, engine displacement ( in cubic centimeters or liters), and for all 1993 and subsequent model year vehicles the statement, "_______ ( specify OBDI or OBDII, as applicable) certified" or " OBD Exempt" for all 1990 and subsequent model year vehicles which do not have an Air Resources Board approved on board diagnostic system. Motorcycles, motorcycle engines, and ZEVs are exempt from these requirements.

[ No changes are proposed for subsection v and vi in this section.]

vii. For motorcycles and motorcycle engines only, any specific fuel or engine lubricant requirements ( e. g., lead content, research octane number, engine lubricant type).

[ No changes are proposed for subsection viii in this section].

ix. An unconditional statement of compliance with the appropriate model year California regulations; for example, " This vehicle ( or engine, as applicable) conforms to California regulations applicable to __ model year new __ ( for 1992 and subsequent model years, specify TLEV, LEV, ULEV, SULEV, or ZEV, as applicable) ( specify motorcycles, motorcycle engines, passenger cars, light duty trucks, medium duty vehicles, heavy duty Otto cycle engines, or heavy duty diesel engines, as applicable)." For federally certified vehicles certified for sale in California the statement must include the phrase " conforms to U. S. EPA regulations and is certified for sale in California." For Class III motorcycles and motorcycle engines for sale in California, the statement must include the phrase " is certified to __ HC engine family exhaust emission standard in California." In addition, for Class III motorcycles and motorcycle engines for sale in California that meet the requirements of Section 1958( g) " Early Compliance Credits" ( Title 13, CCR), the statement must also include the phrase " is certified to __ ( actual certified engine family exhaust emissions level) gram per kilometer HC+ NOx engine family exhaust emissions level." For incomplete light duty truck and incomplete medium duty vehicles the label shall contain the following statement in lieu of the above:

[ No other changes are proposed in the remainder of subsection ix in this section and the remaining sections of the " Emission Control and Smog Index Label Specifications" regulation.]


[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 205 (Thursday, October 23, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 63340-63341]
[FR Doc No: 2014-25226]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0848; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-031-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Grob-Werke Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Grob-Werke Models G115EG and G120A airplanes. 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 a defective starter solenoid. We are issuing
this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 8,
2014.

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 W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Grob Aircraft AG, Customer Service, Lettenbachstrasse 9, D-86874
Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268-998-105; fax:
+ 49 (0) 8268-998-200; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet: grob-aircraft.com. You may review this referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0848; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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-2014-0848;
Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-031-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 because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://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 AD
No. 2014-0212, dated September 19, 2014 (referred to after this as
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Grob-Werke
Models G115EG and G120A airplanes. The MCAI states:

    An operator of a G 115E aeroplane experienced a total loss of
electrical power in flight. The root cause was found to be a
defective starter solenoid causing an internal short circuit, which
resulted in breakdown of the system voltage.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in
reduced control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, GROB Aircraft AG
issued Service Bulletin (SB) MSB1078-196 for G 115 aeroplanes and SB
MSB1121-144 for G 120 aeroplanes to provide instructions for
inspection and corrective action.
    For the reason described above, this AD requires a one-time
inspection of the starter solenoid and, depending on the findings,
replacement of the starter.
    A technical solution is currently under development and further
AD action may follow.

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0848.

Relevant Service Information

    GROB Aircraft has issued Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-196 and
Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144, both dated July 14, 2014. 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 this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.

Interim Action

    We consider this proposed AD interim action. GROB Aircraft is
currently working on a final technical solution to resolve the unsafe
condition. If final action is later identified, we might consider
further rulemaking.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 6 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.

    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $2,040, or $340 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 4 work-hours and require parts costing $600, for a cost of
$940 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products
that may need these actions.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    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),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. Amend Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

Grob-Werke: Docket No. FAA-2014-0848; Directorate Identifier 2014-
CE-031-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 8, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to GROB-WERKE Model G115EG airplanes, all serial
numbers through 82323/E, and Model G120A airplanes, all serial
numbers through 85063, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 80: Starting.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by 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 a defective
starter solenoid. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
defective starter solenoids, which could cause an internal short
circuit and could result in reduced control.

 (f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and
(f)(2) of this AD:
    (1) Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
inspect the starter following the Accomplishment Instructions in
GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-196, dated July 14, 2014,
or GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144, dated July 14,
2014, as applicable.
    (2) If any damage is found on the starter during the inspection
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight,
replace the starter with a serviceable part. Do the replacement
following the Accomplishment Instructions in GROB Aircraft Service
Bulletin No. MSB1078-196, dated July 14, 2014, or GROB Aircraft
Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144, dated July 14, 2014, as
applicable.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, 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: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>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.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.
2014-0212, dated September 19, 2014, for related information. You
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0848. For service
information related to this AD, contact Grob Aircraft AG, Customer
Service, Lettenbachstrasse 9, D-86874 Tussenhausen-Mattsies,
Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268-998-105; fax; + 49 (0) 8268-998-
200; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: grob-
aircraft.com. You may review this referenced service information at
the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 16, 2014.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-25226 Filed 10-22-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as
substituted carbomonocycle, polymer with substituted heteromonocycle
and substituted polyalkylene glycol (PMN P-18-17) is subject to
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in
paragraph (a)(2) of this section. The requirements of this section do
not apply to quantities of the substance after they have been reacted
(cured).
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.63(a)(1), (2)(i), (iii), (iv), (3), (4), (When determining which
persons are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.
721.63(a)(1) and (a)(4), engineering control measures (e.g., enclosure
or confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation) or
administrative control measures (e.g., workplace policies and
procedures) shall be considered and implemented to prevent exposure,
where feasible), (a)(5)(respirators must provide a National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health assigned protection factor of at
least 1000), (a)(6)(particulate), (b)(concentration set at 0.1%) and
(c).
    (ii) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.72(a) through (e)(concentration set at 0.1%), (f), (g)(1)(i), (ii),
(iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii), (ix), (irritation to eyes, lungs, and
mucus membranes), (g)(2)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (avoid eye
contact), (g)(5), alternative hazard and warning statements that meet
the criteria of the Globally Harmonized System and OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard may be used.

    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(f), It is a significant new use to import
the substance if the average molecular weight is less than or equal to
1000 daltons, more than 10% is less than 500 daltons, or more than 25%
is less than 1000 daltons. It is a significant new use to use the
substance other than for primer coating for corrosion protection.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (i) are applicable to manufacturers and processors
of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
0
20. Add Sec.  721.11239 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11239  Alkanedioic acid, polymers with alkanoic acid-
dipentaerythritol reaction products, substituted alkanedioc acid,
substituted alkanoic acid, isocyanato-(isocyanatoalkyl)-alkyl
substituted carbomonocycle and alkyl substituted alkanediol (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as
alkanedioic acid, polymers with alkanoic acid-dipentaerythritol
reaction products, substituted alkanedioc acid, substituted alkanoic
acid, isocyanato-(isocyanatoalkyl)-alkyl substituted carbomonocycle and
alkyl substituted alkanediol (PMN P-18-40) is subject to reporting
under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph
(a)(2) of this section. The requirements of this section do not apply
to quantities of the substance after they have been reacted (cured).
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.63(a)(1), (2)(i), (iii), (iv), (3), (4), (When determining which
persons are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.
721.63(a)(1) and (4), engineering control measures (e.g., enclosure or
confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation) or
administrative control measures (e.g., workplace policies and
procedures) shall be considered and implemented to prevent exposure,
where feasible), (a)(5)(respirators must provide a National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health assigned protection factor of at
least 1000), (a)(6)(particulate), and (c).
    (ii) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.72(a) through (d), (f), (g)(1)(i), (vii), (ix), (irritation to
eyes, lungs, and mucous membranes), (dermal sensitization),
(respiratory sensitization), (g)(2)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (g)(5).
Alternative hazard and warning statements that meet the criteria of the
Globally Harmonized System and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard may
be used.
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(f). It is a significant new use to import
the substance if the number average molecular weight is less than or
equal to 1000 daltons or greater than 20% of the acid moiety. It is a
significant new use to use the substance other than as a binder for
ultraviolet curable coating resins.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (i) are applicable to manufacturers and processors
of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
0
21. Add Sec.  721.11240 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11240  Substituted carbomonocycle, polymer with
diisocyanatoalkane, substituted alkylacrylate blocked (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as
substituted carbomonocycle, polymer with diisocyanatoalkane,
substituted alkylacrylate blocked (PMN P-18-46) is subject to reporting
under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph
(a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.63(a)(1), (2)(i), (iii), (iv), (3), (4), (When determining which
persons are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.
721.63(a)(1) and (a)(4), engineering control measures (e.g., enclosure
or confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation) or
administrative control measures (e.g., workplace policies and
procedures) shall be considered and implemented to prevent exposure,
where feasible), (a)(5)(respirators must provide a National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health assigned protection factor of at
least 1000), (a)(6)(particulate), (b)(concentration set at 0.1%) and
(c).
    (ii) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.72(a) through (e)(concentration set at 0.1%), (f), (g)(1)(i), (iv),
(v), (vii), (ix), (irritation to eyes, lungs, and mucus membranes),
(dermal and respiratory sensitization), (g)(2)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv),
(v), (avoid eye contact), (g)(5). Alternative hazard and warning
statements that meet the criteria of the Globally Harmonized System and
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard may be used.
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(f). It is a significant new use to import
the substance if the average molecular weight is less than or equal to
1390 daltons, more than 11% is less than 500 daltons, or more than 30%
is less than 1000 daltons. It is a significant new use to use the
substance other than as an ultraviolet curable resin.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (i) are applicable to manufacturers and processors
of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
0
22. Add Sec.  721.11241 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11241  1,2-Ethanediol, 1,2-dibenzoate.

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as 1,2-ethanediol,
1,2-dibenzoate (PMN P-18-47, CAS No. 94-49-5) is subject to reporting
under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph
(a)(2) of this section. The requirements of this section do not apply
to quantities of the substance after they have been completely
entrained in cured resin.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.63(a)(1), (2), (3), (4), (When determining which persons are
reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.  721.63(a)(1) and
(4), engineering control measures (e.g., enclosure or confinement of
the operation, general and local ventilation) or administrative control
measures (e.g., workplace policies and procedures) shall be considered
and implemented to prevent exposure, where feasible),

(a)(5)(respirators must provide a National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health assigned protection factor of at least 25), (a)(6),
(v), (vi), (particulate), (b)(concentration set at 1.0%), and (c).
    (ii) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.72(a) through (e)(concentration set at 1.0%), (f), (g)(1)(iii),
(iv), (vi), (viii), (ix), (blood effects), (g)(2)(i), (ii), (iv), (v),
(3)(i), (ii), (g)(5). Alternative hazard and warning statements that
meet the criteria of the Globally Harmonized System and OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard may be used.
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(f). It is a significant new use to use the
substance other than as a phlegmatizer (stabilizer for compounds
susceptible to detonation) for peroxides for use with polyester and
vinyl ester resins as well as with curable unsaturated polyester and
methacrylic resins.
    (iv) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) where N = 10.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (i) and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
0
23. Add Sec.  721.11242 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11242  Alkenoic acid, reaction products with polymers with
isocyanatoalkane and substituted alkanoic acid, substituted
monoacrylate alkanoate-blocked (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as
alkenoic acid, reaction products with polymers with isocyanatoalkane
and substituted alkanoic acid, substituted monoacrylate alkanoate-
blocked (PMN P-18-51) is subject to reporting under this section for
the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
The requirements of this section do not apply to quantities of the
substance after they have been reacted (cured).
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.63(a)(1), (2)(i), (iii), (iv), (3), (4), (When determining which
persons are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.
721.63(a)(1) and (4), engineering control measures (e.g., enclosure or
confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation) or
administrative control measures (e.g., workplace policies and
procedures) shall be considered and implemented to prevent exposure,
where feasible), (a)(5)(respirators must provide a National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health assigned protection factor of at
least 1000), (a)(6)(particulate), and (c).
    (ii) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.72(a) through (d), (f), (g)(1)(i), (ix), (irritation to eyes,
lungs, and mucous membranes), (dermal sensitization), (respiratory
sensitization), (g)(2)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (avoid eye contact),
(g)(5). Alternative hazard and warning statements that meet the
criteria of the Globally Harmonized System and OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard may be used.
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(f). It is a significant new use to use the
substance other than as a waterborne ultraviolet curable coating resin
binder for inkjet, ink, or overprint varnish. It is a significant new
use to import the substance with greater than 24% of the branched alkyl
acid moiety content. It is a significant new use to import the
substance with greater than 0.1% isocyanate content.
    (iv) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) where N = 660.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (i) and (k) are applicable to manufacturers and
processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
0
24. Add Sec.  721.11243 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11243  Aromatic dicarboxylic acid, compd. with alkane
diamines, polymer with alkane diamine and alkane dicarboxylic acid
(generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as
aromatic dicarboxylic acid, compd. with alkane diamines, polymer with
alkane diamine and alkane dicarboxylic acid (P-18-71) is subject to
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. It is a
significant new use to manufacture the substance with particle size
less than 10 microns.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c) and (i) are applicable to manufacturers,
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this significant new use rule.
0
25. Add Sec.  721.11244 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11244  Aromatic dicarboxylic acid, compd. with alkyl
diamines, homopolymer (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as
aromatic dicarboxylic acid, compd. with alkyl diamines, homopolymer (P-
18-79) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant
new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new use is:
    (i) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. It is a
significant new use to manufacture the substance with particle size
less than 10 microns.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (c) and (i) are applicable to manufacturers,
importers, and processors of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this significant new use rule.
0
26. Add Sec.  721.11245 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11245  Aspartic acid, tallow modified diester (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as
aspartic acid, tallow modified diester (PMN P-18-82) is subject to
reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in

Sec.  721.63(a)(1), (2)(i), (iii), (3), (When determining which persons
are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.  721.63(a)(1),
engineering control measures (e.g., enclosure or confinement of the
operation, general and local ventilation) or administrative control
measures (e.g., workplace policies and procedures) shall be considered
and implemented to prevent exposure, where feasible), (b)(concentration
set at 1.0%), and (c).
    (ii) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.72(a) through (e)(concentration set at 1.0%), (f), (g)(1)(i), (ii),
(iv), (2)(i), (ii), (v), (3)(i), (ii), (4)(iii)(above concentration of
1 part per billion (ppb), (g)(5). Alternative hazard and warning
statements that meet the criteria of the Globally Harmonized System and
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard may be used.
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(g). It is a significant new use to
manufacture, process, or use the substance that results in inhalation
exposure. It is a significant new use to manufacture, process and use
the substance other than as stated in the PMN.
    (iv) Disposal. Residuals must be recycled back into the process as
stated in the PMN.
    (v) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), (c)(4) where N = 1.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (k) are applicable to manufacturers and processors
of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
    (3) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section.
The provisions of Sec.  721.1725(b)(1) apply to paragraphs (a)(2)(iii)
and (iv) of this section.
0
27. Add Sec.  721.11246 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  721.11246  Substituted alkanediol, polymer with heteromonocycles,
alkenoate, metal complexes (generic).

    (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to
reporting. (1) The chemical substance generically identified as
substituted alkanediol, polymer with heteromonocycles, alkenoate, metal
complexes (PMN P-18-130) is subject to reporting under this section for
the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
The requirements of this section do not apply to quantities of the
substance after they have been reacted (cured).
    (2) The significant new uses are:
    (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.63(a)(1), (2)(i), (iii), (3), (4), (When determining which persons
are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for Sec.  721.63(a)(1),
(4) engineering control measures (e.g., enclosure or confinement of the
operation, general and local ventilation) or administrative control
measures (e.g., workplace policies and procedures) shall be considered
and implemented to prevent exposure, where feasible),
(a)(5)(respirators must provide a National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health assigned protection factor (APF) of at least 50, or
if spray applied an APF of 1000), (a)(6)(v), (vi), (particulate), and
(c).
    (ii) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in Sec.
721.72(a) through (d), (f), (g)(1)(i), (sensitization), (mutagenicity),
(g)(2)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (g)(5). Alternative hazard and
warning statements that meet the criteria of the Globally Harmonized
System and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard may be used.
    (iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements
as specified in Sec.  721.80(f). It is a significant new use to use the
substance other than as an adhesion promoter for industrial
applications.
    (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part
apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
    (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec.
721.125(a) through (i) are applicable to manufacturers and processors
of this substance.
    (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements.
The provisions of Sec.  721.185 apply to this section.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0765; FRL-10422-01-ORD]

Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Executive Committee
Meeting--December 2022

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research
and Development (ORD), gives notice of a virtual meeting of the Board
of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Executive Committee (EC) to follow up
on the review of the New Chemicals Collaborative Research Program that
occurred on October 24-25, 2022. The FRN was not published within a 15
day notice due to technical difficulties.

DATES: The deliberation meeting will be held over one day via
videoconference on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(EDT).
    Attendees must register by December 12, 2022.
    Meeting times are subject to change. This series of meetings is
open to the public. Comments must be received by December 12, 2022, to
be considered by the BOSC. Requests for the draft agenda or making a
presentation at the meeting will be accepted until December 12, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Instructions on how to connect to the videoconference will
be provided upon registration at: https://EPA-BOSC-CSS-OPP.eventbrite.com.
    Submit your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0765 by one
of the following methods:
     www.regulations.gov: Follow the online instructions for
submitting comments.
    [ssquf] Note: comments submitted to the www.regulations.gov website
are anonymous unless identifying information is included in the body of
the comment.
     Email: Send comments by electronic mail (email) to:
[email protected], Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0765.
    [ssquf] Note: comments submitted via email are not anonymous. The
sender's email will be included in the body of the comment and placed
in the public docket which is made available on the internet.
    Instructions: All comments received, including any personal
information provided, will be included in the public docket without
change and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov.
Information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or
other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute will not be
included in the public docket and should not be submitted through
www.regulations.gov or email. For additional information about the
EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/.
    Public Docket: Publicly available docket materials may be accessed
Online at www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Designated Federal Officer (DFO),
Tom Tracy, via phone/voicemail at:<PHONE_NUMBER>; or via email at:
[email protected].
    Any member of the public interested in receiving a draft agenda,
attending the meeting, or making a presentation at the meeting should
contact Tom Tracy no later than December 12, 2022.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) is
a Federal advisory committee that provides advice and recommendations
to EPA's Office of Research and Development on technical and management
issues of its research programs. The meeting agenda and materials will
be posted to https://www.epa.gov/bosc.
    Proposed agenda items for the meeting include, but are not limited
to, the following: review of the New Chemicals Collaborative Research
Program.
    Information on Services Available: For information on translation
services, access, or services for individuals with disabilities, please
contact Tom Tracy at<PHONE_NUMBER> or [email protected]. To request
accommodation of a disability, please contact Tom Tracy at least ten
days prior to the meeting to give the EPA adequate time to process your
request.
    Authority: Pub. L. 92-463, 1, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770.

Mary Ross,
Director, Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement.
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