[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 133 (Thursday, July 15, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37325-37326]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15086]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0146; FRL-8682-01-OCSPP]

Certain New Chemicals or Significant New Uses; Statements of
Findings for May 2021

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to
publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its
review of certain TSCA notices when EPA makes a finding that a new
chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an
unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Such
statements apply to premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial
activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs)
submitted to EPA under TSCA. This document presents statements of
findings made by EPA on such submissions during the period from May 1,
2021 to May 31, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    For technical information contact: Rebecca Edelstein, New Chemical
Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER> email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill,
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202)
554-1404; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. As such, the
Agency has not attempted to describe the specific entities that this
action may apply to. Although others may be affected, this action
applies directly to the submitters of the PMNs addressed in this
action.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0146, is available online at http://www.regulations.gov or in-person at the Office of Pollution Prevention
and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202)
566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-
0280.
    Due to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, the EPA
Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is closed to visitors with
limited exceptions. The staff continues to provide remote customer
service via email, phone, and webform. For the latest status
information on EPA/DC services and docket access, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    This document lists the statements of findings made by EPA after
review of notices submitted under TSCA section 5(a) that certain new
chemical substances or significant new uses are not likely to present
an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. This
document presents statements of findings made by EPA during the period
from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021.

III. What is the Agency's authority for taking this action?

    TSCA section 5(a)(3) requires EPA to review a TSCA section 5(a)
notice and make one of the following specific findings:
     The chemical substance or significant new use presents an
unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment;
     The information available to EPA is insufficient to permit
a reasoned evaluation of the health and environmental effects of the
chemical substance or significant new use;
     The information available to EPA is insufficient to permit
a reasoned evaluation of the health and environmental effects and the
chemical substance or significant new use may present an unreasonable
risk of injury to health or the environment;
     The chemical substance is or will be produced in
substantial quantities, and such substance either enters or may
reasonably be anticipated to enter the environment in substantial
quantities or there is or may be significant or substantial human
exposure to the substance; or
     The chemical substance or significant new use is not
likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the
environment.
    Unreasonable risk findings must be made without consideration of
costs or other non-risk factors, including an unreasonable risk to a
potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulation identified as relevant
under the conditions of use. The term ``conditions of use'' is defined
in TSCA section 3 to mean ``the circumstances, as determined by the
Administrator, under which a chemical substance is intended, known, or
reasonably foreseen to be manufactured, processed, distributed in
commerce, used, or disposed of.''
    EPA is required under TSCA section 5(g) to publish in the Federal
Register a statement of its findings after its review of a TSCA section
5(a) notice when EPA makes a finding that a new chemical substance or
significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of
injury to health or the environment. Such statements apply to PMNs,
MCANs, and SNUNs submitted to EPA under TSCA section 5.
    Anyone who plans to manufacture (which includes import) a new
chemical substance for a non-exempt commercial purpose and any
manufacturer or processor wishing to engage in a use of a chemical
substance designated by EPA as a significant new use must submit a
notice to EPA at least 90 days before commencing manufacture of the new
chemical substance or before engaging in the significant new use.
    The submitter of a notice to EPA for which EPA has made a finding
of ``not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or
the environment'' may commence manufacture of the chemical substance or
manufacture or processing for the significant new use notwithstanding
any remaining portion of the applicable review period.

IV. Statements of Administrator Findings Under TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C)

    In this unit, EPA provides the following information (to the extent
that such information is not claimed as Confidential Business
Information (CBI)) on the PMNs, MCANs and SNUNs for which, during this
period, EPA has made findings under TSCA section 5(a)(3)(C) that the
new chemical substances or significant new uses are not likely to
present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment:
     EPA case number assigned to the TSCA section 5(a) notice.
     Chemical identity (generic name if the specific name is
claimed as CBI).
     Website link to EPA's decision document describing the
basis of the ``not likely to present an unreasonable risk'' finding
made by EPA under TSCA section 5(a)(3)(C).

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          EPA case No.             Chemical identity     Website link
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J-21-0010.......................  Genetically         https://
                                   modified            www.epa.gov/
                                   microorganism for   reviewing-new-
                                   the production of   chemicals-under-
                                   a chemical          toxic-substances-
                                   substance           control-act-tsca/
                                   (Generic Name).     tsca-section-5a3c-
                                                       determination-
                                                       509.
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    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: July 7, 2021.
Madison Le,
Director, New Chemicals Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 179 (Wednesday, September 16, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55691-55692]
[FR Doc No: 2015-23220]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-75884; File No. 10-221]

ISE Mercury, LLC; Notice of Filing of Application for
Registration as a National Securities Exchange Under Section 6 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

September 10, 2015.
    On September 29, 2014, ISE Mercury, LLC (``ISE Mercury'' or
``Applicant'') submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') a Form 1 application under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 (``Exchange Act''), seeking registration as a national
securities exchange under Section 6 of the Exchange Act.\1\ On June

26, 2015, ISE Mercury submitted Amendment No. 1 to its Form 1
application.
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    \1\ On September 9, 2015, the Commission issued an order
granting the Applicant exemptive relief, subject to certain
conditions, in connection with the filing of its Form 1 application.
See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 75867. Because the
Applicant's Form 1 application was incomplete without the exemptive
relief, the date of filing of such application is September 9, 2015.
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    The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on ISE
Mercury's Form 1 application, as amended. The Commission will take any
comments it receives into consideration in making its determination
about whether to grant ISE Mercury's request to be registered as a
national securities exchange. The Commission will grant the
registration if it finds that the requirements of the Exchange Act and
the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to ISE Mercury are
satisfied.\2\
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    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(a).
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    The Applicant's Form 1 application, as amended, provides detailed
information on how ISE Mercury proposes to satisfy the requirements of
the Exchange Act. The Form 1 application also provides that ISE Mercury
would operate a fully automated electronic trading platform for the
trading of listed options and would not maintain a physical trading
floor. It also provides that liquidity would be derived from orders to
buy and orders to sell submitted to ISE Mercury electronically by its
registered broker-dealer members, as well as from quotes submitted
electronically by market makers. Further, the Form 1 application states
that ISE Mercury would be wholly-owned by its parent company,
International Securities Exchange Holdings, Inc. (``ISE Holdings''),
which also is the parent company of two existing national securities
exchanges, ISE and ISE Gemini, LLC.
    A more detailed description of the manner of operation of ISE
Mercury's proposed system can be found in Exhibit E to ISE Mercury's
Form 1 application. The proposed rulebook for the proposed exchange can
be found in Exhibit B to ISE Mercury's Form 1 application, and the
governing documents for both ISE Mercury and ISE Holdings can be found
in Exhibit A and Exhibit C to ISE Mercury's Form 1 application,
respectively. A listing of the officers and directors of ISE Mercury
can be found in Exhibit J to ISE Mercury's Form 1 application.
    ISE Mercury's Form 1 application, including all of the Exhibits
referenced above, is available online at www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml
as well as in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Interested
persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments
concerning ISE Mercury's Form 1, including whether the application is
consistent with the Exchange Act.
    Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number 10-221 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number 10-221. This file number
should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the
Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please
use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the
Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to ISE Mercury's Form 1 filed with the
Commission, and all written communications relating to the application
between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be
withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C.
552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the
Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC
20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. All comments received will be posted without change; the
Commission does not edit personal identifying information from
submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make
publicly available. All submissions should refer to File Number 10-221
and should be submitted on or before November 2, 2015.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\3\
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    \3\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(57).
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Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-23220 Filed 9-15-15; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 112 (Tuesday, June 11, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27150-27152]
[FR Doc No: 2019-12304]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2019-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1936]

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard
determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any
Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area
(SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the
supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities
listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek
general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and
where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and
FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the
community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in
effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, the FIRM and FIS
report, once effective, will be used by insurance agents and others to
calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings
and the contents of those buildings.

DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before September 9, 2019.

ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report
for each community are available for inspection at both the online
location https://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata preliminaryfloodhazarddata and the
respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below.
Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each
community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at
https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.
    You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-1936, to
Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance
and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC
20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering
Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email)
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Map Information
eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA proposes to make flood hazard
determinations for each community listed below, in accordance with
section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C.
4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a).
    These proposed flood hazard determinations, together with the
floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum
that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the
community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent
in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any
time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies
established by other Federal, State, or regional entities. These flood
hazard determinations are used to meet the floodplain management
requirements of the NFIP and are used to calculate the appropriate
flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after the FIRM
and FIS report become effective.
    The communities affected by the flood hazard determinations are
provided in the tables below. Any request for reconsideration of the
revised flood hazard information shown on the Preliminary FIRM and FIS
report that satisfies the data requirements outlined in 44 CFR 67.6(b)
is considered an appeal. Comments unrelated to the flood hazard
determinations also will be considered before the FIRM and FIS report
become effective.
    Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is available to
communities in support of the appeal resolution process. SRPs are
independent panels of experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and other
pertinent sciences established to review conflicting scientific and
technical data and provide recommendations for resolution. Use of the
SRP only may be exercised after FEMA and local communities have been
engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days
without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Additional
information regarding the SRP process can be found online at https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_overview.pdf.
    The watersheds and/or communities affected are listed in the tables
below. The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, FIS report for each
community are available for inspection at both the online location
https://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata and the respective
Community Map Repository address listed in the tables. For communities
with multiple ongoing Preliminary studies, the studies can be
identified by the unique project number and Preliminary FIRM date
listed in the tables. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS
report for each community are accessible online

through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for
comparison.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance'')

Michael M. Grimm,
Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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               Community                             address
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          Claiborne County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
         Project: 13-04-8486S Preliminary Date: February 9, 2018
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Unincorporated Areas of Claiborne        Claiborne County William
 County.                                  ``Matt'' Ross Administration
                                          Building, 510 Market Street,
                                          Port Gibson, MS 39150.
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            Hinds County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
         Project: 13-04-8486S Preliminary Date: February 9, 2018
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City of Byram..........................  Public Works Building, 550
                                          Executive Boulevard, Byram, MS
                                          39272.
City of Clinton........................  Municipal Annex Building, 961
                                          Highway 80 East, Clinton, MS
                                          39056.
City of Jackson........................  Warren Hood Building, 200 South
                                          President Street, Suite 424,
                                          Jackson, MS 39201.
Unincorporated Areas of Hinds County...  Hinds County Annex Building,
                                          127 West Main Street, Raymond,
                                          MS 39154.
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           Madison County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
 Project: 13-04-8486S Preliminary Date: February 9, 2018 and August 17,
                                  2018
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City of Canton.........................  City Hall, 226 East Peace
                                          Street, Canton, MS 39046.
City of Madison........................  City Hall, 1004 Madison Avenue,
                                          Madison, MS 39110.
City of Ridgeland......................  City Hall, 304 Highway 51,
                                          Ridgeland, MS 39157.
Pearl River Valley Water Supply          Pearl River Valley Water Supply
 District.                                District Building and Permit
                                          Department, 1864 Spillway
                                          Road, Brandon, MS 39047.
Unincorporated Areas of Madison County.  Madison County Administrative
                                          Building, 125 West North
                                          Street, Canton, MS 39046.
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            Rankin County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
         Project: 14-04-0108S Preliminary Date: February 9, 2018
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City of Brandon........................  Guest Consultants, 26 Eastgate
                                          Drive, Suite C, Brandon, MS
                                          39042.
City of Florence.......................  City Hall, 203 College Street,
                                          Florence, MS 39073.
City of Flowood........................  Engineering Building, 109
                                          Woodline Drive, Flowood, MS
                                          39232.
City of Jackson........................  Department of Public Works, 200
                                          South President Street,
                                          Jackson, MS 39201.
City of Pearl..........................  City Hall, 2420 Old Brandon
                                          Road, Pearl, MS 39208.
Pearl River Valley Water Supply          Pearl River Valley Water Supply
 District.                                District Building and Permit
                                          Department, 1864 Spillway
                                          Road, Brandon, MS 39047.
Unincorporated Areas of Rankin County..  Rankin County Old Courthouse,
                                          117 North Timber Street,
                                          Brandon, MS 39042.
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            Scott County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
         Project: 14-04-0108S Preliminary Date: February 9, 2018
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Unincorporated Areas of Scott County...  Scott County Chancery Clerk's
                                          Office, 100 East Main Street,
                                          Forest, MS 39074.
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            Smith County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
         Project: 14-04-0108S Preliminary Date: February 9, 2018
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Unincorporated Areas of Smith County...  Smith County Emergency
                                          Management Building, 143 Main
                                          Street, Raleigh, MS 39153.
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            Clay County, South Dakota and Incorporated Areas
         Project: 18-08-0015S Preliminary Date: January 23, 2019
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City of Vermillion.....................  City Hall, 25 Center Street,
                                          Vermillion, SD 57069.
Town of Wakonda........................  Town Office, 111 Ohio Street,
                                          Wakonda, SD 57073.
Unincorporated Areas of Clay County....  Clay County Courthouse, 211
                                          West Main Street, Vermillion,
                                          SD 57069.
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            Union County, South Dakota and Incorporated Areas
         Project: 16-08-0212S Preliminary Date: January 10, 2019
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City of Alcester.......................  City Hall, 106 West 2nd Street,
                                          Alcester, SD 57001.
City of Beresford......................  City Hall, 101 North 3rd
                                          Street, Beresford, SD 57004.
City of Elk Point......................  City Hall, 106 West Pleasant
                                          Street, Elk Point, SD 57025.

City of North Sioux City...............  City Hall, 504 River Drive,
                                          North Sioux City, SD 57049.
Unincorporated Areas of Union County...  Union County Courthouse, 209
                                          East Main Street, Suite 100,
                                          Elk Point, SD 57025.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 25, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49362-49363]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Staff Attendance at the Southwest Power Pool Regional
Entity Trustee, Regional State Committee, Members' Committee and Board
of Directors' Meetings

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) hereby gives
notice that members of its staff may attend the meetings of the
Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Regional State Committee (RSC), Regional
Entity Trustee (RET), Members' Committee and Board of Directors as
noted below. Their attendance is part of the Commission's ongoing
outreach efforts.
    The meetings will be held at SPP's Corporate Center, 201 Worthen
Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72223. The phone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
All meetings are Central Time.
SPP RET
    October 30, 2017 (8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
SPP RSC
    October 30, 2017 (1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)
SPP Members/Board of Directors
    October 31, 2017 (8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
    The discussions may address matters at issue in the following
proceedings:

Docket No. ER12-1179, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER15-1809, ATX Southwest, LLC

Docket No. ER15-2028, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER15-2115, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER15-2236, Midwest Power Transmission Arkansas, LLC
Docket No. ER15-2237, Kanstar Transmission, LLC
Docket No. ER15-2324, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER15-2594, South Central MCN LLC
Docket No. EL16-91, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. EL16-108, Tilton Energy v. Midcontinent Independent System
Operator, Inc.
Docket No. EL16-110, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER16-204, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER16-209, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER16-791, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER16-829, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER16-1341, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER16-1546, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER16-2522, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER16-2523, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. EL17-11, Alabama Power Co. v. Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. EL17-21, Kansas Electric Co. v. Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. EL17-86, Nebraska Public Power District v. Southwest Power
Pool, Inc.
Docket No. EL17-69, Buffalo Dunes et al. v. Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-358, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-426, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-428, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-772, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-889, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-906, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-953, South Central MCN LLC
Docket No. ER17-1092, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-1107, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-1110, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-1140, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-1333, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-1379, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-1406, South Central MCN LLC
Docket No. ER17-1482, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-1568, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-1575, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-1643, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-1741, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-1795, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-1936, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2027, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2042, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2256, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2257, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2306, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2312, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2388, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2441, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2442, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2454, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2523, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2537, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2543, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2563, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER17-2583, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER18-11, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER18-16, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER18-24, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. ER18-25, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Docket No. EL18-9-000, Xcel Energy Services, Inc. v. Southwest Power
Pool, Inc.
Docket No. EL18-20-000, Indicated SPP Transmission Owners v. Southwest
Power Pool, Inc.

    These meetings are open to the public.
    For more information, contact Patrick Clarey, Office of Energy
Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at (317) 249-
5937 or [email protected].

    Dated: October 19, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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                 Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 2008-2  -     Guidance for Antimicrobial Pesticide Products With Anthrax-Related Claims

                 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460

                                                                      OFFICE OF                                                      PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND                                                               TOXIC SUBSTANCES

                                August 26, 2008                                                            PESTICIDE REGISTRATION (PR) NOTICE 2008-2

NOTICE TO: Manufacturers, Producers, Formulators and Registrants of Pesticides

ATTENTION: Persons Responsible for Federal Registration and Registration of         Pesticide Products

SUBJECT: Antimicrobial Pesticide Products With Anthrax-Related Claims

      This notice provides guidance to prospective applicants of antimicrobial products that make labeling claims to --inactivate Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) spores‖ (hereafter referred to as  --anthrax-related products‖). This guidance should help the United States be prepared to respond to incidents involving anthrax spores by assuring that anthrax-related products are registered, that they bear appropriate labeling, and that they are effective when used as directed. In addition, this guidance will help protect public health from the potential risks of anthrax spores by employing terms and conditions of registration that limit the use of anthrax-related products to those who are properly trained and determined to be competent in their use.

      In summary, this notice specifies that in order for a product to qualify for a claim of inactivating anthrax spores, an anthrax-related product should be: (a) supported by specific sporicidal efficacy studies that are acceptable to EPA and (b) subject to specific terms and conditions of registration that limit the use of these products to certain persons. Prospective applicants are encouraged to follow the guidance in this notice and consult with EPA prior to applying for registration or amendment of a product when seeking such a claim.          Why This Notice is Being Issued               In October 2001, when several letters containing Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) spores were introduced into the U.S. Postal Service mail system, no antimicrobial products were specifically registered for inactivating the spores of this particular pathogen. Since that time, EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (EPA/OPP) has developed guidance on the terms and conditions of registration for the labeling of these products that will limit their use to certain persons, as described below. In addition, the EPA/OPP has developed guidance on laboratory efficacy test methods for demonstrating the effectiveness of antimicrobial products for inactivating anthrax spores on inanimate surfaces. Such efficacy testing guidance will be issued separately from this PR Notice, as described below. It is EPA's intent that registrants will follow the efficacy testing guidance and this PR Notice when applying for registration of anthrax-related products, and that such products, when registered, will be made available to trained and competent civilian and military personnel who respond to incidents involving anthrax spores.

II. 	Registration Guidance for Anthrax-related Products

      A. Efficacy Test Methods

Currently, no published EPA guidance is available concerning test methods to demonstrate the efficacy of anthrax-related products. However, in July, 2007, EPA/OPP presented its draft efficacy test method guidance to the FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) for review and comment, and the SAP provided comments supportive of EPA's proposal. EPA/OPP expects to issue a draft of Product Performance Test Guidelines for Public Health Uses of Antimicrobial Agents (OPPTS 810.2100 Sterilant -- Efficacy Data Recommendations) in 2008 that will recommend efficacy test methods for demonstrating the efficacy of sterilants and sporicides. EPA expects to issue a final version of this efficacy guidance document in 2009. This guidance document will include the efficacy test methods that are recommended for products with anthrax-related claims.

      Registrants are encouraged to submit their proposed efficacy test protocols to EPA for review prior to conducting such testing. If an application for registration is received with efficacy data to support a claim to inactivate anthrax spores in the absence of published efficacy test method guidance, EPA will evaluate such data for consistency with the draft guidance that has already been reviewed by the FIFRA SAP.               B. Terms and Conditions of Registration  Due to the high potential risk to human health posed by B. anthracis spores (especially spores processed in a manner designed to enhance the potential for inhalation exposure), the Agency intends to establish terms and conditions of registration that limit the use of anthrax- related products to persons who are trained in their use and determined to be competent. These limitations will help assure that the registered antimicrobial products are used safely and effectively. To implement such limitations, the registrant should agree in writing to specific Terms and Conditions of Registration that include items 1-5 below. Once the registrant has agreed to the terms and conditions, and once the Agency has issued a registration, the registrant would need to meet the terms and conditions. The consequences of not meeting the terms and conditions are described in section II.B.5. below. Further, the terms and conditions will be inserted into the Notice of Registration and will apply to all uses on the product's labeling. Accordingly, EPA strongly recommends a separate product registration for the uses that fall within the scope of this PR Notice.

      1. Sale and Distribution Limitations

The registrant commits not to sell or distribute the product except to:

 Federal On-Scene Coordinators (FOSC), and contractors and other trained federal/state/local response personnel under the FOSC's supervision;   Trained U.S. Military personnel and contractors under their supervision;  Persons who, within the preceding 24 months, have been trained and determined to be competent by the registrant (or its contractor) in each of the topics described under item2 below.

   The registrant commits to verify, prior to sale or distribution, that the recipient falls within one of the above user categories. For the first two user categories listed above (i.e., FOSCs, U.S. Military personnel, their contractors, and other persons under their supervision), such verification may be accomplished through a critical review of documents, such as a letter on government letterhead, a government purchase order, or a government-issued identification badge.            2. Training and Determination of Competency of Applicators         Where a registrant proposes to sell or distribute anthrax-related products to persons other than FOSCs, trained U.S. Military personnel, and contractors and other response personnel under the supervision of FOSCs or trained U.S. Military personnel, the registrant commits to providing training for such persons and to determining their competency through written examination. The registrant may itself perform the training and competency determination, or enter into a contract with a qualified third party to conduct the training and competency determination on the registrant's behalf. The registrant further commits that the training curriculum will provide for refresher training and competency determination at least every two years and, at a minimum, include instruction concerning:   Characteristics of and human health hazards posed by B. anthracis spores;   Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate for protection against B. anthracis        spores and while using the pesticide product;   Detailed instructions for safe and effective use of the registered pesticide product and any associated equipment;   Detailed review of the steps involved in the remediation and restoration process as provided in guidance from federal agencies (e.g., National Response Team Technical Assistance for Anthrax Response, Interim Final Draft, July 2005) as well as review of applicable federal statutory and regulatory requirements and guidance; and   An assessment of the trained applicator's competency on the above issues through a written examination.            As part of the application for registration, the registrant will develop and submit training materials and a competency examination. EPA intends to review such materials at the same time as it reviews the efficacy data, other data, and labeling submitted with the application for registration. To assist applicants or registrants in developing their written examinations and training materials, EPA intends to pursue the development of a generic competency examination and generic training materials that could be used by any registrant. EPA will likely seek the services of a professional organization/company that has experience in developing competency examinations and training materials to accomplish this task. EPA will also seek the assistance of experts who have experience with remediating sites contaminated with biological materials. Once the exam and training materials are developed to EPA's satisfaction, registrants may add their own product-specific information and submit their examination and training materials in support of registration, as specified in this PR Notice. It should be noted that the Agency may not be able to complete development of the generic competency exam and other training materials for another year or more. Meanwhile, any registrant who wants to obtain registration of a product bearing anthrax-related claims for sale or distribution to or use by persons whom the registrant must train (e.g., persons other than Federal OSCS, the U.S. Military, and contractors or persons under their supervision as noted above) would have to develop its own training module (including a competency examination and other training materials) and obtain approval of it by the Agency.            3. Records and Reporting               The registrant commits to the following, commencing upon the effective date of registration or, if the anthrax-related claim is added to an existing registration by amendment, upon the effective date of that amendment:          Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of its required activities under these Terms and Conditions, including:        --Names of trainers, a listing of their qualifications, and copies of all training materials used.        --Names and addresses of persons who have been trained and the dates and locations of such training.        --Names and addresses of persons to whom the pesticide has been sold or distributed as well as the date and location of such sale or distribution and the product and quantity sold or distributed.   Agree to maintain such records for two years, and to provide copies upon request of any authorized employee of the EPA, or of any State or political subdivision, duly designated by the Administrator.   Agree that records and reports made or maintained in connection with these Terms and Conditions will not be claimed as confidential business information or trade secrets.               4. Labeling and Sale/Distribution/Use Limitations               The labeling of the affected anthrax-related product will include both a primary label on the container of the product and supplemental labeling that is similar to a technical manual. All primary and supplemental product labeling will be submitted to and reviewed by EPA as part of the application for registration.

 The primary label and the technical manual will bear the following statements on the front panel:           Directly above the product name, within a black outline, and in a font size no smaller than 12 points:

For use only by:   Federal On-Scene Coordinators and contractors and other trained federal/state/local response personnel under the FOSC's supervision;   Trained U.S. Military personnel and contractors under their supervision;   Persons who, within the preceding 24 months, have been trained and determined to be competent by the registrant (or its contractor) following completion of the required training.  Under the terms and conditions of this product's registration, this product may only be sold or distributed by the registrant directly to the persons identified above.

  Directly under the Directions for Use heading, in a font size no smaller than the heading, a statement that refers to the supplemental labeling, such as: "See the accompanying technical manual for this product for complete use directions and safety precautions for inactivating Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) spores." The technical manual is supplemental labeling under FIFRA and must comply with all pesticide product labeling requirements and bear the same boxed statement as specified above.

      5. Consequence of Non-Compliance with the Terms and Conditions of Registration               The registrant agrees that failure to comply with any terms and conditions of registration specified above, may, at the sole discretion of EPA, result in the issuance of an order canceling the affected registration(s) without a hearing. Before issuing any such order, the Agency will notify the registrant in writing its intention to cancel the registration(s) and specify in such notification the basis for its conclusion that the registrant has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of registration. EPA will allow the registrant ten business days from the receipt of such notification to submit in writing a request to meet with the Director of the Office of Pesticide Programs (--Office Director‖) before a cancellation order is issued. The Agency will not issue a cancellation order before providing the registrant an opportunity to meet with the Office Director to discuss whether cancellation is appropriate. The registrant agrees that the decision of the Office Director will be final.          Implementation               To amend the registration of a currently registered product, the registrant will need to submit: (a) an Application for Registration form (EPA Form 8570-1) marked --Amendment‖ (for currently registered sterilants/sporicides), (b) appropriate efficacy data in proper format, (c) three copies of the revised labeling with changes clearly circled, (d) a draft competency examination and training materials, and (e) a signed copy of the agreement to the Terms and Conditions of Registration described in section II.B. to be effective in the event the registration is approved.

   For new products, the registrant will submit: (a) an Application for Registration form marked --Registration‖ (EPA Form 8570-1), (b) appropriate efficacy data, (c) three copies of the draft labeling, (d) other forms and data required for a new product, (e) a draft competency examination and training materials, and (f) a signed copy of the agreement to Terms and Conditions of registration described in section II.B. to be effective in the event the amendment is granted.        Registrants should note that the Terms and Conditions of registration will be inserted into the Notice of Registration and will apply to all uses on the product's labeling. Accordingly, EPA strongly recommends a separate product registration for the uses that fall within the scope of this PR Notice.         All applications for registration are subject to the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003 with regard to fees charged for applications for registration of pesticide products.  Further information can be found at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/fees/.

Submissions via the U.S. Postal Service: Use the official mailing address below for all submissions directed to the OPP regulatory divisions by mail:

      Document Processing Desk (AMEND or REG)       Office of Pesticide Programs (7504PY)        U. S. Environmental Protection Agency        Ariel Rios Building        1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.        Washington, DC 20460

PLEASE NOTE: Do not address mail to be sent through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to the Arlington, Virginia address below. USPS will return it to you causing delay in processing your actions. There is no U.S. Postal Service delivery at the Virginia address.

Submissions via Personal/Courier Delivery: Deliveries in person or by a commercial courier for the regulatory divisions will be accepted at OPP's Document Processing Desk (7504C). Couriers and delivery personnel must present a valid picture identification card to gain access to the building. Hours of operation for the Document Processing Desk are 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Personal and courier deliveries should be directed to:

      Document Processing Desk (AMEND or REG)        Office of Pesticide Programs (7504PY)        U. S. Environmental Protection Agency        2777 S. Crystal Drive        Arlington, VA 22202

  Scope of This Notice

   This PR Notice provides general guidance to EPA and to pesticide registrants and applicants, and the public. This guidance is not binding on either EPA or any outside parties, and the EPA may depart from the guidance where circumstances warrant and without prior notice. In their submissions, registrants and applicants may propose alternatives to the recommendations described in this notice, and the Agency will assess them for appropriateness on a case-by-case basis and will respond in writing.        Paperwork Reduction Act Notice

   The information collection activities associated with the activities described in this PR Notice are already approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. The corresponding Information Collection Request (ICR) document for the training of pesticide applicators has been assigned EPA ICR number 0155.09 and is approved OMB control number 2070-0029. The ICR document for the pesticide application process has been assigned EPA ICR number 0277, and is approved OMB control number 2070-0060. The total estimated respondent paperwork burden associated with the training and certification of a pesticide applicator is an annual average of 3.1 burden hours. The annual average reporting and recordkeeping burden for a registration applicant respondent is estimated to range from 14 hours to 646 hours, depending upon the type of activity. For --Type A‖ activities, which include new active ingredients and new uses, the estimated annual applicant burden average is 194 hours per application. For --Type B‖ activities, which include amendments and notifications, the estimated annual applicant burden average is 14 hours per application. The respondent burden estimate for --Type C‖ reduced risk products is an average of 646 hours per product. A copy of the most recent version of EPA ICR # 0155.09 is available under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2003-0357, and a copy of the most recent version of EPA ICR #0277 is available under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0419. Both dockets may be accessed at www.regulations.gov.

   Under the PRA, --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. For this collection, it is the time reading the regulations, planning the necessary data collection activities, conducting tests, analyzing data, generating reports and completing other required paperwork, and storing, filing, and maintaining the data.         Under the PRA, 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 codified in Chapter 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the preamble of the final rule, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, 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. For the ICR activity contained in this PR Notice, EPA is displaying the applicable OMB control number in the PR Notice above, and the applicable OMB control number also appears on the pesticide application.       For Further Information               If you have questions or need further information about this notice, you may contact Jeff Kempter, Senior Advisor, Antimicrobials Division,<PHONE_NUMBER> or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

_________________________ Debra Edwards, Ph.D., Director  Office of Pesticide Programs


[Federal Register: June 22, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 118)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[USCG-2009-0400]
RIN 1625-AA08

Regattas and Marine Parades; Great Lakes Annual Marine Events

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to amend special local regulations
for annual regattas and marine parades in the Captain of the Port Sault
Sainte Marie zone. This action is necessary to protect and separate the
public from the hazards of these events. This proposed rule will
establish restrictions upon, and control movement of, vessels in a
specified area immediately prior to, during, and immediately after
regattas or marine parades.

DATES: Comments and related materials must reach the Coast Guard on or
before July 22, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number USCG-2009-0400 to the Docket Management Facility at the U.S.
Department of Transportation. To avoid duplication, please use only one
of the following methods:
    (1) Online: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    (3) Hand delivery: Room W12-140 on the Ground Floor of the West
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The
telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LCDR Christopher Friese, Prevention
Dept. Chief, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, 337 Water St., Sault Sainte
Marie, MI 49783;<PHONE_NUMBER>.

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted,
without change, to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. We have an agreement with the
Department of Transportation (DOT) to use the Docket Management
Facility. Please see DOT's ``Privacy Act'' paragraph below.

A. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking (USCG-2009-0400), indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and give the reason for each
comment. We recommend that you include your name, mailing address, and
an e-mail address or other contact information in the body of your
document to ensure that you can be identified as the submitter. This
also allows us to contact you in the event further information is
needed or if there are questions. For example, if we cannot read your
submission due to technical difficulties and you cannot be contacted;
your submission may not be considered. You may submit your comments and
material by electronic means, mail, fax, or delivery to the Docket
Management Facility at the address under ADDRESSES; but please submit
your comments and material by only one means. If you submit them by
mail or delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/
2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you
submit them by mail and would like to know that they reached the
Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or
envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during
the comment period. We may change this proposed rule in view of them.

B. Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov at
any time, click on ``Search for Dockets,'' and enter the docket number
for this rulemaking (USCG-2008-XXXX) in the Docket ID box, and click
enter. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-
140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

C. Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received into
any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment
(or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review the

Department of Transportation's Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), or you may visit
http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Meeting

    We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for a meeting by writing to Commander, Coast Guard Sector Sault
Sainte Marie at the address under ADDRESSES explaining why one would be
beneficial. If we determine that one would aid this rulemaking, we will
hold one at a time and place announced by a later notice in the Federal
Register.

Background and Purpose

    This proposed rule will add several regattas and marine parades not
previously listed in 33 CFR Part 100. The specific events to be added
are Copperhead Regatta, Houghton, MI, Spirit of the Lake Regatta,
Superior, WI, Point to LaPoint Swim, LaPoint, WI, Duluth Rowing
International Regatta, and Grand Marais Splash In, Grand Marais, MI.

Discussion of Proposed Rule

    This proposed rule is intended to ensure safety of life on the
navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after
regattas or marine parades. This proposed rule will establish
restrictions upon and control the movement of vessels through a
specified area immediately prior to, during, and immediately after
regattas or marine parades.
    The Captain of the Port will cause notice of enforcement of the
special local regulations established by this section to be made by all
appropriate means to the affected segments of the public. Such means of
notification will include, but is not limited to, Broadcast Notice to
Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners. The Captain of the Port will
issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners notifying the public when
enforcement of the special local regulations is terminated.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This proposed rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review,
and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits
under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under that Order.
    We expect the economic impact of this proposed rule to be so
minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary.
    The Coast Guard's use of these special local regulations will be
periodic in nature, of short duration, and designed to minimize the
impact on navigable waters. These special local regulations will only
be enforced immediately before and during the time the marine events
are occurring. Furthermore, these special local regulations have been
designed to allow vessels to transit unrestricted to portions of the
waterways not affected by the special local regulations. The Coast
Guard expects insignificant adverse impact to mariners from the
activation of these special local regulations.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed
rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities.
    This proposed rule would affect the following entities, some of
which might be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels
intending to transit or anchor in the areas designated as special local
regulations in this rule during the dates and times the special local
regulations are being enforced.
    These special local regulations would not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the
following reasons. The special local regulations in this proposed rule
would be in effect for short periods of time, and only once per year.
The special local regulations have been designed to allow traffic to
pass safely around the zone whenever possible and vessels will be
allowed to pass through the zones with the permission of the Captain of
the Port.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this proposed rule
would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment
(see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to
what degree this proposed rule would economically affect it.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the
proposed rule would affect your small business, organization, or
governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its
provisions or options for compliance, please contact LCDR Christopher
Friese, Prevention Dept. Chief, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, 337 Water
St., Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783;<PHONE_NUMBER>. The Coast Guard will
not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about
this proposed rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

    This proposed rule calls for no new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this proposed rule
under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications
for federalism.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 or more in any
one year. Though this proposed rule will not result in such
expenditure, we nevertheless discuss its effects elsewhere in this
preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule will not effect a taking of private property or
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize
litigation,

eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This proposed rule is not an economically significant rule and
does not create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that
may disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    The Coast Guard recognizes the treaty rights of Native American
Tribes. Moreover, the Coast Guard is committed to working with Tribal
Governments to implement local policies and to mitigate tribal
concerns. We have determined that these safety zones and fishing rights
protection need not be incompatible. We have also determined that this
proposed rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. Nevertheless, Indian
Tribes that have questions concerning the provisions of this proposed
rule or options for compliance are encouraged to contact the point of
contact listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD and Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 023-
01, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and
have made a preliminary determination that this action is not likely to
have a significant effect on the human environment. An environmental
analysis checklist supporting this preliminary determination is
available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any
comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this proposed rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

    1. The authority citation for Part 100 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233.

    2. Add Sec.  100.921 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.921  Copperhead Regatta, Houghton, MI.

    (a) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established to encompass
all waters west of the boundary line created by points 47[deg]06'48''
N, 088[deg]30'04'' W and 47[deg]06'34'' N, 088[deg]30'48'' W to the
Houghton area lift Bridge (NAD 1983).
    (b) Special Local Regulations. The regulations of Sec.  100.901
apply. No vessel may enter, transit through, or anchor within the
regulated area without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol
Commander.
    (c) Effective date: The last Saturday in September. The exact dates
and times for this event will be determined annually, and published
through Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
    3. Add Sec.  100.922 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.922  Spirit of the Lake Regatta, Superior, WI.

    (a) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established to encompass
all waters within the Superior Front Channel bounded by a line starting
at 46[deg]42.47' N, 092[deg]02.42' W then running northeast to position
46[deg]42.52' N, 092[deg]02.36' W then running northwest to position
46[deg]44.30' N, 092[deg]04.75' W then running southwest to position
46[deg]44.26' N, 092[deg]05.03' W then running southeast back to the
starting point (NAD 1983).
    (b) Special Local Regulations. The regulations of Sec.  100.901
apply. No vessel may enter, transit through, or anchor within the
regulated area without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol
Commander.
    (c) Effective Date. This event occurs the second weekend in
September. The exact dates and times for this event will be determined
annually, and published through Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast
Notice to Mariners.
    4. Add Sec.  100.923 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.923  Pointe to LaPointe Swim, LaPointe, WI.

    (a) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established to include all
waters of Lake Superior extending 50 yards on both sides of a line
starting at position 46[deg]48.50' N, 090[deg]48.41' W then running
southeast to position 46[deg]47.12' N, 090[deg]47.19' W (NAD 1983).
    (b) Special Local Regulations. The regulations of Sec.  100.901
apply. No vessel may enter, transit through, or anchor within the
regulated area without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol
Commander.
    (c) Effective Date. This event occurs the second weekend in August.
The exact dates and times for this event will be determined annually
and published through Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.
    5. Add Sec.  100.924 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.924  Duluth Rowing International Regatta.

    (a) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established to include all
waters adjacent to Park Point in Duluth-Superior Harbor within the
following boundaries beginning at latitude 46[deg]45'19.3'' N,
longitude 92[deg]04'43'' W; thence to latitude 46[deg]45'11.7'' N,
longitude 92[deg]05'01'' W; thence to latitude 46[deg]44'21.2'' N,
longitude 92[deg]04'15.7'' W; thence to latitude

46[deg]44'29.4'' N, longitude 92[deg]03'57.5'' W; thence to the point
of beginning (NAD 1983). This area is also the Special Anchorage Area
for Duluth-Superior Harbor as designated in 33 CFR Sec.  110.77a.
    (b) Special Local Regulations. The regulations of Sec.  100.901
apply. No vessel may enter, transit through, or anchor within the
regulated area without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol
Commander.
    (c) Effective Date. This event occurs the second weekend in July.
The exact dates and times for this event will be determined annually
and published through Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.
    6. Add Sec.  100.925 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.925  Grand Marais Splash In, Grand Marais, MI.

    (a) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established to include all
waters of Lake Superior within a 1500-foot radius of position
46[deg]40.37' N, 085[deg]58.74' W (NAD 1983).
    (b) Special Local Regulations. The regulations of Sec.  100.901
apply. No vessel may enter, transit through, or anchor within the
regulated area without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol
Commander.
    (c) Effective Date. This event occurs the third week in June. The
exact dates and times for this event will be determined annually and
published through Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.

    Dated: June 8, 2009.
M.J. Huebschman,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 238 (Friday, December 11, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 76878-76881]
[FR Doc No: 2015-31218]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-6548; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-114-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes equipped
with General Electric engines. This proposed AD was prompted by reports
of cracking in barrel nuts on a forward engine mount of Model 747-8
airplanes, which shares a similar design to the forward engine mount of
Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This proposed AD would require, for
certain airplanes, replacement of the four barrel nuts of the forward
engine mount on each engine. For certain other airplanes, this proposed
AD would require an inspection to determine if any forward

engine mount barrel nut having a certain part number is installed, and
related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the forward engine
mount barrel nuts; such cracking could result in reduced load capacity
of the forward engine mount and could result in separation of an engine
from the airplane, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 25,
2016.

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 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone: 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
6548.

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-2015-
6548; 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 (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-
917-6487; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-6548;
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-114-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://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We received a report indicating that during the replacement of the
No. 2 engine on a Model 747-8 airplane, an operator conducted a non-
destructive test (NDT) inspection of the barrel nuts on the forward
engine mount and found cracks on two of the four barrel nuts. The same
operator also discovered one cracked barrel nut on the No. 1 engine of
the same Model 747-8 airplane. Boeing did an NDT inspection on the
barrel nuts of the No. 2 engine of a Model 747-8 flight test airplane
and discovered two barrel nuts with cracks. Since these initial
findings, two additional barrel nuts were found cracked on two
additional Model 747-8 airplanes.
    The barrel nuts are located at the forward end of the strut box and
are used to fasten the forward engine mount to the strut. A barrel nut
with a crack on one side is still able to carry ultimate load. A crack
on both sides of a barrel nut will cause complete failure of the barrel
nut. Complete failure of two or more barrel nuts on the same forward
engine mount reduces the load capacity of the forward engine mount and
could result in separation of an engine from the airplane, and
consequent loss of control of the airplane.
    Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes with General Electric engines have
a similar forward engine mount bolt and barrel nut configuration to
that on Model 747-8 series airplanes. Therefore, Model 787-8 and 787-9
airplanes are subject to the same unsafe condition revealed on Model
747-8 series airplanes. We issued AD 2013-24-12, Amendment 39-17686 (78
FR 71989, December 2, 2013), to address this unsafe condition on Model
747-8 series airplanes.

Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue
001, dated June 10, 2015. The service information describes procedures
for replacing the forward engine mount barrel nuts with new, improved
barrel nuts; doing an inspection to determine if barrel nuts having a
certain part number are installed on the forward engine mount; and
doing related investigative and corrective actions. 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 of this NPRM.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously, except as discussed
under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service
Information.'' For information on the procedures and compliance times,
see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for Docket No. FAA-2015-6548.
    The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this
proposed AD. ``Related investigative actions'' are follow-on actions
that (1) are related to the primary actions, and (2) further
investigate the nature of any condition found. Related investigative
actions in an AD could include, for example, inspections.
    The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this proposed AD.
``Corrective actions'' are actions that correct or address any
condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for
example, repairs.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    The service specifies to contact the manufacturer for instructions
on how to repair certain conditions, but this proposed AD would require
repairing those conditions in one of the following ways:
     In accordance with a method that we approve; or
     Using data that meet the certification basis of the
airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have
authorized to make those findings.

Explanation of ``RC'' Steps in Service Information

    The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the
Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee
(ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for
annotating which steps in the service information are required for
compliance with an AD. Differentiating these steps from other tasks in
the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's
understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent
judgment in AD compliance. The steps identified as Required for
Compliance (RC) in any service information identified previously have a
direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an
identified unsafe condition.
    For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC,
the following provisions apply: (1) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step,
must be done to comply with the AD, and an AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures; and
(2) steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods
in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program
without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including
substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and
the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 36 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                      Cost per
            Action                Labor cost        Parts cost         product        Cost on  U.S. operators
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Replacement (2 engines)......  29 work-hours x   $1,988 per                $6,441  $64,410 (10 airplanes).
                                $85 per hour =    engine x 2
                                $2,465 for 2      engines =
                                engines.          $3,976.
Inspection for part number     1 work-hour x     $0..............              85  $2,210 (26 airplanes).
 using maintenance records (2   $85 per hour =
 engines).                      $85 for 2
                                engines.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any related investigative
actions that would be required based on the results of the proposed
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need these actions:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Inspection (2 engines).......................  9 work-hours x $85 per hour =                $0             $765
                                                $765 for 2 engines.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition corrective actions specified in
this proposed AD.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.

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

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):

No. FAA-2015-6548; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-114-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 25, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9
airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with General
Electric GEnx-1B engines, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin
B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in barrel nuts on a
forward engine mount of Model 747-8 airplanes, which shares a
similar design to the forward engine mount of Model 787-8 and 787-9
airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of
the forward engine mount barrel nuts; such cracking could result in
reduced load capacity of the forward engine mount, and could result
in separation of an engine from the airplane, and consequent loss of
control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Replacement Barrel Nuts

    For Group 1 airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin
B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015: Except as
provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, at the time specified in
paragraph 5., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015, replace the existing
forward engine mount barrel nuts on each engine, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-
81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015.

(h) Part Number Inspection for Installed Barrel Nuts

    For Group 2 airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin
B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015: Except as
provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, at the time specified in
paragraph 5. ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015, review the aircraft
maintenance records to determine if the airplane engine has been
removed, installed, or replaced, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015. If the maintenance
records indicate that a barrel nut having part number SL4081C14SP1
is installed, or if the part number of an installed barrel nut
cannot be determined, before further flight, do the related
investigative and applicable corrective actions, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-
81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015.

(i) Exception to Service information

    (1) Where Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue
001, dated June 10, 2015, specifies a compliance time ``after the
Issue 001 date on this service bulletin,'' this AD requires
compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective
date of this AD.
    (2) Where Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue
001, dated June 10, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for repair
instructions: Before further flight, repair using a method approved
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the
repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must
meet the certification basis of the airplane and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD: For
service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and
(j)(4)(ii) apply.
    (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
    (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Allen
Rauschendorfer, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone: 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 4, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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