[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 117 (Monday, June 18, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36139-36143]
[FR Doc No: 2012-14373]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-1255; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-182-AD;
Amendment 39-17084; AD 2012-12-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding two existing airworthiness directives (ADs)
for certain Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series
airplanes. The first existing AD currently requires, for certain
airplanes, repetitive inspections of the Station (STA) 348.2 frame to
detect cracking under the stop fittings and intercostal flanges at
stringers S-14L, S-15L, and S-16L, and corrective action if necessary.
The second existing AD currently requires repetitive inspections to
detect cracking of the intercostal webs, attachment clips, and stringer
splice channels, and corrective action if necessary. This new AD
requires that the inspection for cracking under the stop fittings be
done on additional airplanes; extends the repetitive interval for
certain airplanes; adds a one-time inspection to detect missing
fasteners; and updates or adds certain inspection and repair
instructions. This new AD also requires, for certain airplanes,
repetitive inspections of the cargo barrier net fitting for cracking,
and repair if necessary. This new AD also adds, for certain airplanes,
repetitive inspections for cracking of the stringer S-15L aft
intercostal, and repair if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports
of cracking of the STA 348.2 frame above the two outboard fasteners
attaching the frame inner chord and door stop fittings, and in the
outboard chord at stringer S-16L. We have also received reports of
missing fasteners in the STA 348.2 frame inner chord. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the intercostals on
the forward and aft sides of the forward entry door cutout, which could
result in loss of the forward entry door and rapid decompression of the
airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective July 23, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of July 23, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of September 9,
2009 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009).
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of November 1,
2005 (70 FR 56361, September 27, 2005).
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of June 4, 2004
(69 FR 23646, April 30, 2004).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 206-
544-5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; phone: (425) 917-
6450; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede airworthiness directives AD 2004-09-09, Amendment
39-13598 (69 FR 23646, April 30, 2004); and AD 2009-16-14, Amendment
39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009). Those ADs apply to the
specified products. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
November 28, 2011 (76 FR 72858). The NPRM proposed to retain certain
requirements of AD 2004-09-09 and AD 2009-16-14. The NPRM proposed to
also add airplanes to the applicability for the high frequency eddy
current (HFEC) inspection for cracking of the stop fittings at the
shear web at the STA 348.2 frame; extend the repetitive interval for
the HFEC inspection of the STA 348.2 frame for Model 737-200C
airplanes; add an inspection to detect missing fasteners of the STA
348.2 frame inner chord; and update or add certain inspection and
repair instructions.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
(76 FR 72858, November 28, 2011) and the FAA's response to each
comment.

Support for NPRM (76 FR 72858, November 28, 2011)

    Boeing concurs with the contents of the NPRM (76 FR 72858, November
28, 2011).

Requests To Remove or Revise Exception to Certain Service Information

    Southwest Airlines (SWA) asked that paragraph (r) of the NPRM (76
FR 72858, November 28, 2011) be removed, or revised to provide
clarification. SWA stated that the exception specified in paragraph (r)
of the NPRM does not allow the sequence of steps in the Work
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1,
dated June 29, 2010, to be changed. SWA added that it has serious
concerns

that this paragraph effectively eliminates all flexibility when
accomplishing open access, the order of which locations get inspected,
and close access. SWA noted that this becomes very difficult in a
maintenance environment where other activities may be worked
concurrently. SWA asked if the intent of the exception in paragraph (r)
of the NPRM is to make removing the windscreen before the lavatory and
removing the fasteners identified in Circle Note 1 prior to removing
the fasteners identified in Circle Note 2 conditions of compliance. SWA
understands that certain steps contained in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated June 29, 2010, might have to be
accomplished in a specific order. However, SWA noted that the umbrella
restriction imposed by paragraph (r) of the NPRM goes beyond that
intent and results in restrictions when performing maintenance.
    Scandanavian Airlines Systems (SAS) asked that we include an option
of removing the shear web before accomplishing the inspection specified
in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 2, dated June
24, 2010, as part of the access procedures specified in the NPRM (76 FR
72858, November 28, 2011). SAS stated that it has previously
accomplished the inspections as an alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) to AD 2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5,
2009). SAS noted that it also received clarification from the
manufacturer regarding the shear web removal step in Parts 1 and 2 of
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
53A1204, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010. SAS stated that the shear web
removal is not part of the inspection procedures specified in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1, dated March 26, 2007.
    We agree with the commenters for the reasons provided. We have
revised paragraph (r) of this AD accordingly.

Request To Include Reference to Previously Approved AMOCs

    SWA asked that we include a reference to AMOCs approved for AD
2005-20-03, Amendment 39-14296 (70 FR 56361, September 27, 2005) in the
NPRM (76 FR 72858, November 28, 2011). SWA pointed out that paragraph
(m)(4) of AD 2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5,
2009), stated that ``AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD
2005-20-03 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of
this AD, provided the repetitive inspection intervals (if any) do not
exceed 6,000 flight cycles.'' SWA specified that paragraph (t)(5) of
the NPRM can be interpreted to mean that an AMOC issued for AD 2005-20-
03, which was approved as an AMOC to AD 2009-16-14, will be considered
as an AMOC to the NPRM.
    We agree with the commenter that AMOCs approved for AD 2005-20-03,
Amendment 39-14296 (70 FR 56361, September 27, 2005), as specified in
paragraph (m)(4) of AD 2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901,
August 5, 2009), are still approved for the corresponding requirements
of this AD. For clarity, we have added a new paragraph (t)(5) to this
AD to include that information, and we reidentified the existing
paragraph (t)(5) of the NPRM (76 FR 72858, November 28, 2011) as
paragraph (t)(6) in this final rule.

Explanation of Additional Changes Made to This AD

    We have clarified the compliance time in paragraph (q) of this AD
by adding the phrase ``whichever occurs later.''
    We have updated certain headings throughout this AD.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described previously--and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (76 FR 72858, November 28, 2011) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 72858, November 28, 2011).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 581 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                  Cost per
            Action                Labor cost      Parts cost      product            Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspections for cracking       18 work-hours x            $0  $1,530 per       $888,930 per inspection cycle.
 under the stop fittings and    $85 per hour =                 inspection
 intercostal flanges            $1,530 per                     cycle.
 [retained from AD 2004-09-     inspection
 09, Amendment 39-13598 (69     cycle.
 FR 23646, April 30, 2004)].
Inspection of areas forward    2 work-hours x              0  $170 per         $98,770 per inspection cycle.
 of the aft entry door          $85 per hour =                 inspection
 [retained from AD 2009-16-     $170 per                       cycle.
 14, Amendment 39-15987 (74     inspection
 FR 38901, August 5, 2009)].    cycle.
Inspection of areas aft of     1 work-hour x               0  $85 per          $49,385 per inspection cycle.
 the forward entry door         $85 per hour =                 inspection
 [retained from AD 2009-16-     $85 per                        cycle.
 14, Amendment 39-15987 (74     inspection
 FR 38901, August 5, 2009)].    cycle.
Inspection for missing         1 work-hour x             476  $561...........  $325,941.
 fasteners [new action].        $85 per hour =
                                $85.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that
would be required based on the results of the inspections. We have no
way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
repairs:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                Action                        Labor cost                Parts cost            Cost per product
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Repair of cracking if done in          Unknown.................  Unknown.................  Unknown.
 accordance with a method approved by
 the FAA.
Repair of cracking if done in          24 work-hours...........  $11,856.................  $13,896.
 accordance with Boeing Alert Service
 Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1,
 dated June 29, 2010.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this 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 have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2004-09-09, Amendment 39-13598 (69 FR 23646, April 30, 2004); and AD
2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009); and
adding the following new AD:

2012-12-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17084; Docket No. FAA-
2011-1255; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-182-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 23, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2004-09-09, Amendment 39-13598 (69 FR
23646, April 30, 2004); and AD 2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR
38901, August 5, 2009).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -
200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any
category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the station (STA)
348.2 frame above the two outboard fasteners attaching the frame
inner chord and door stop fittings, and in the outboard chord at
stringer S-16L. We have also received reports of missing fasteners
in the STA 348.2 frame inner chord. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct fatigue cracking of the intercostals on the forward and
aft sides of the forward entry door cutout, which could result in
loss of the forward entry door and rapid decompression of the
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Initial and Repetitive Inspections at STA 348.2 for Model
737-200C Series Airplanes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (a) of AD
2004-09-09, Amendment 39-13598 (69 FR 23646, April 30, 2004), with
revised service information. For Model 737-200C series airplanes:
Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD, prior to the
accumulation of 46,000 total flight cycles, or within 2,250 flight
cycles after June 4, 2004 (the effective date of AD 2004-09-09),
whichever occurs later, do detailed and eddy current inspections of
the STA 348.2 frame for cracking under the stop fittings and
intercostal flanges at stringers 14L, 15L, and 16L by accomplishing
paragraphs 3.A and 3.B.1 through 3.B.7 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, dated
April 10, 2003; or by accomplishing Part 1 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision
1, dated June 29, 2010. Do the actions in accordance with Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, dated April 10, 2003; or Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated June 29, 2010.
Any applicable repair must be accomplished prior to further flight.
Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,000
flight cycles. As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated June 29, 2010,
may be used to accomplish the actions required by this paragraph.

(h) Retained Corrective Action for Paragraph (g) of This AD

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (b) of AD
2004-09-09, Amendment 39-13598 (69 FR 23646, April 30, 2004), with
revised service information. If any crack is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, and Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, dated April 10, 2003; or Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated June 29, 2010;
specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate action: Before further
flight, repair in accordance with a method approved by the Manager,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(t) of this AD.

(i) Retained Initial Compliance Time for Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -
300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009). For
all Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series
airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
53A1204, Revision 1, dated March 26, 2007: Before the accumulation
of 15,000 total flight cycles, or within 4,500 flight cycles after
November 1, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-20-03, Amendment 39-
14296 (70 FR 56361, September 27, 2005)), whichever occurs later: Do
the inspections required by paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD.

(j) Retained Initial Compliance Time for Model 737-200C Series
Airplanes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009). For
all Model 737-200C series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1, dated March 26, 2007:
Before the accumulation of 15,000 total flight cycles, or within
4,500 flight cycles after September 9, 2009 (the effective date of
AD 2009-16-14), whichever occurs later, do the inspection required
by paragraph (m) of this AD.

(k) Retained Initial Inspection for Group 1 Configuration Airplanes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009), with
revised service information. For Group 1 airplanes identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1, dated March
26, 2007: Perform a detailed inspection for cracking of the
intercostal web, attachment clips, and stringer splice channels; and
a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for cracking of the
stringer splice channels located forward and aft of the forward
entry door; and do all applicable corrective actions before further
flight; in accordance with Parts 1 and 2 of the Work Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1204, dated June
19, 2003, or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1,
dated March 26, 2007; or in accordance with Parts 1, 2, 4, and 5 of
the Work Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010. After September 9, 2009 (the
effective date of AD 2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901,
August 5, 2009), and until the effective date of this AD, Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1, dated March 26,
2007; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 2,
dated June 24, 2010; may be used to accomplish the actions required
by this paragraph. As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010,
may be used to accomplish the actions required by this paragraph.

(l) Retained Initial Inspection for Cargo Configuration Airplanes
(Forward of the Forward Entry Door)

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009), with
revised service information. For Group 2 cargo airplanes identified
in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1, dated
March 26, 2007: Perform a detailed inspection for cracking of the
intercostal webs and attachment clips located forward of the forward
entry door, and do all applicable corrective actions before further
flight, in accordance with Part 3 of the Work Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1204, dated June 19, 2003,
or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1, dated
March 26, 2007; or in accordance with Part 3 of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010. After
September 9, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-16-14, Amendment
39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009), and until the effective date
of this AD, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1,
dated March 26, 2007; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; may be used to accomplish the
actions required by this paragraph. As of the effective date of this
AD, only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 2,
dated June 24, 2010, may be used to accomplish the actions required
by this paragraph.

(m) Retained Initial Inspection for Cargo Configuration Airplanes (Aft
of the Forward Entry Door)

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009), with
revised service information. For Group 2 cargo airplanes identified
in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1, dated
March 26, 2007: Perform a detailed inspection for cracking of the
intercostal webs and attachment clips located aft of the forward
entry door, and do all applicable corrective actions before further
flight, in accordance with Part 4 of the Work Instructions of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1, dated March 26,
2007; or in accordance with Part 3 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737-53A1204, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010. As of the effective
date of this AD, only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010, may be used to accomplish the
actions required by this paragraph.

(n) Retained Repeat Inspections

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009). Repeat
the inspections required by paragraphs (k), (l), and (m) of this AD
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,000 flight cycles after the
previous inspection, or within 3,000 flight cycles after September
9, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-1614), whichever occurs
later.

(o) Retained Exceptions to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
737-53-1204

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD
2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009), with
revised service information. Do the actions required by paragraphs
(i), (j), (k), (l), (m), and (n) of this AD by accomplishing all the
applicable actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1204, dated June
19, 2003; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1,
dated March 26, 2007; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; except as provided by paragraphs
(o)(1) and (o)(2) of this AD. After September 9, 2009 (the effective
date of AD 2009-16-14), and until the effective date of this AD,
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1, dated March
26, 2007; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 2,
dated June 24, 2010; may be used to accomplish the actions required
by this paragraph. As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010,
may be used to accomplish the actions required by this paragraph.
    (1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1204,
dated June 19, 2003; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204,
Revision 1, dated March 26, 2007; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737-53A1204, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; specifies to contact
Boeing for repair instructions: Before further flight, repair using
a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (t) of this AD.
    (2) Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1204,
dated June 19, 2003; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204,
Revision 1, dated March 26, 2007; specifies a compliance time
relative to the date of a service bulletin, this AD requires
compliance relative to September 9, 2009 (the effective date of AD
2009-16-14, Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009). Where
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1204, dated June
19, 2003; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1,
dated March 26, 2007; specifies a compliance time relative to the
date of the initial release of a service bulletin, this AD requires
compliance relative to November 1, 2005 (the effective date of AD
2005-20-03, Amendment 39-14296 (70 FR 56361, September 27, 2005)).

(p) New One-Time Inspection for Missing Fasteners at STA 348.2

    For Groups 2 and 3 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated June 29, 2010: Within 4,500
flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed
inspection to detect missing fasteners of the STA 348.2 frame, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated June 29, 2010,
except as required by paragraph (r) of this AD. If any fastener is
missing, before further flight, repair using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (t) of this
AD.

(q) New Initial and Repetitive Inspections at STA 348.2 for Model 737-
100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

    For Groups 2 and 3 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated June 29, 2010: Before the
accumulation of 15,000 total flight cycles, or within 4,500 flight
cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
do HFEC and surface eddy current inspections for cracking of the
frame, HFEC inspections for cracking of the reinforcement angle and
shear web, and a detailed inspection for cracking of the STA 348.2
frame outer chord, inner chord, and reinforcement angle, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated June 29, 2010,
except as required by paragraph (r) of this AD. If any crack is
found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before
further flight, do all applicable corrective actions in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated June 29, 2010, except as
required by paragraph (r) of this AD, and except where that service
bulletin specifies to contact Boeing, before further flight, repair
using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified
in paragraph (t) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 6,000 flight cycles.

(r) New Exceptions to Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-53A1204 and
737-53A1240

    (1) Note 1 of paragraph 3.A of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated June
29, 2010, is to be disregarded when accomplishing the actions
required by this AD.
    (2) The access and restoration instructions identified in the
Work Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated June 29, 2010; are not required by
this AD. Operators may perform those actions in accordance with
approved maintenance procedures.
    (3) The use of Boeing Drawing 65-88700 is not allowed when
accomplishing the actions required by this AD in accordance with the
Work Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated June 29, 2010.

(s) New Initial and Repetitive Inspections of the S-15L Aft Intercostal
and Cargo Barrier Net Fitting for Model 737-200C Series Airplanes

    For Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010: Before the
accumulation of 15,000 total flight cycles, or within 4,500 flight
cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
do initial detailed and HFEC inspections for cracking of the S-15L
aft intercostal between BS 348.2 and BS 360, and do a detailed
inspection of the cargo barrier net fitting at the intercostal, in
accordance with Figure 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 2, dated June
24, 2010. If any cracking is found, before further flight repair
using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified
in paragraph (t) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 6,000 flight cycles.

(t) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle 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, it 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 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. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2004-09-09,
Amendment 39-13598 (69 FR 23646, April 30, 2004), are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding requirements of this AD.
    (5) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2005-20-03,
Amendment 39-14296 (70 FR 56361, September 27, 2005), are approved
as AMOCs for the corresponding requirements of this AD, provided the
repetitive inspection intervals (if any) do not exceed 6,000 flight
cycles.
    (6) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2009-16-14,
Amendment 39-15987 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009), are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding requirements of this AD.

(u) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Alan Pohl, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; phone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
(425) 917-6590; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(v) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
    (2) You must use the following service information to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 23, 2012.
    (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, Revision 1, dated
June 29, 2010.
    (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 2,
dated June 24, 2010.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 9, 2009 (74 FR 38901, August 5, 2009).
    (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1204, Revision 1, dated
March 26, 2007.
    (5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
November 1, 2005 (70 FR 56361, September 27, 2005).
    (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1204, dated
June 19, 2003.
    (6) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 4, 2004 (69 FR 23646, April 30, 2004).
    (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1240, dated April 10,
2003.
    (7) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone
206-544-5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (8) You may review copies of the referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (9) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 4, 2012.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-60899; File No. SR-NASDAQ-2009-081]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC;
Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Modify the Fees for Listing
on the Nasdaq Stock Market and the Fee for Written Interpretations of
Nasdaq Listing Rules

October 28, 2009.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on October 6, 2009, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed
rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have
been prepared by Nasdaq. The Commission is publishing this notice to
solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    Nasdaq proposes to modify the fees for listing on the Nasdaq Stock
Market.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, Nasdaq included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. Nasdaq has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A,
B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    Nasdaq is proposing modifications to the application, entry and
annual fees currently charged to issuers listed on the Nasdaq Global
and Global Select Markets \3\ and to the fee for a written
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    \3\ Fees for the Global and Global Select Market are set forth
in Rule 5910. Because the Global Select Market is a segment of the
Global Market, the same fees apply to securities listed on the
Global Select Market as apply to securities listed on the Global
Market. See Rules 5005(a)(25) and (29).
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    Nasdaq Global and Global Select Application, Entry and Annual Fees
    Nasdaq currently imposes a $5,000 application fee on a company
applying to list on the Nasdaq Global or Global Select Markets.\4\ This
fee helps offset the cost of Nasdaq's review of the company's
application. Nasdaq proposes to increase this fee to $25,000. The
application fee would continue to be credited against entry fees upon
listing, and thus this change would not affect the overall fees a
company pays to list, but would better reflect the level of effort and
cost associated with the review of an application and provide a
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    Nasdaq also proposes to modify the entry fee a company pays when
listing on the Nasdaq Global or Global Select Market. Currently, those
fees are charged in three tiers, based on the number of shares the
company has outstanding, and range from $100,000 to $150,000. Nasdaq
proposes to create an additional tier for companies issuing over 50
million to 100 million shares and to increase the entry fee by $25,000
to $75,000, depending on the number of shares to be listed. The effect
of adding a new tier will be to increase the number of shares a company
must have outstanding before the company must pay a higher listing
fee.\5\ Nasdaq believes that the proposed increase to the entry fees
would reflect the overall rise in costs since these fees were last
increased in January 2002 \6\ and take into account a number of new
initiatives by Nasdaq since that time, including Nasdaq's new online
listing application center \7\ and the IPO cross (an open auction
process, which is used for every initial public offering on Nasdaq and
maximizes transparency at the opening of trading of an initial public
offering).\8\
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    \5\ The Commission notes that, under the current fee structure,
companies pay an entry fee of $150,000 for any issuances over 50
million shares. Therefore, the Commission notes that, under Nasdaq's
proposal, the entry fees will increase to $200,000 for companies
issuing over 50 million shares to 100 million shares and to $225,000
for those companies issuing over 100 million shares.
    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 45206 (December 28,
2001), 67 FR 621 (January 4, 2002) (approving SR-NASD-2001-76).
    \7\ https://listingapplications.nasdaqomx.com/.
    \8\ Rules 4120(c)(7)(B) and 4753. The IPO cross is the process
by which an initial public offering is released for trading. Prior
to the IPO cross, trading is halted in the security.
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    In addition, Nasdaq proposes to modify the annual fee imposed on
domestic and foreign issues and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs)
listed on the Nasdaq Global and Global Select Markets. The proposed
change would result in revised annual fees for domestic and foreign
issues ranging from $35,000 to $99,500, based on their shares
outstanding, and a maximum increase of $5,000, depending on the
company's total shares outstanding.\9\ In addition, Nasdaq proposes to
combine two of the existing seven fee tiers to create a new tier for
companies with over 10 million to 50 million shares outstanding. As a
result, there would be no fee increase for approximately 25% of Nasdaq
companies.\10\ Annual fees for domestic companies were last increased
in January 2007.\11\ The revised fee applicable to ADRs would result in
an annual increase ranging from $8,775 to $20,000, and the revised fee
would range from $30,000 to $50,000, depending on the number of ADRs
outstanding.\12\ In addition, Nasdaq proposes to expand the size of the
tiers of shares outstanding on which the fees are based, so that
companies are more likely to be in a lower tier.\13\ Annual fees for
ADRs were last increased in February 2004.\14\ Nasdaq believes that the
proposed increases to the annual fees would reflect the overall rise in
costs since the last increases and take into account a number of
regulatory and other initiatives implemented by Nasdaq since that time,
including substantial enhancements to Nasdaq's

website to facilitate compliance by listed companies.\15\ In addition,
the change to the ADR fees would reduce the disparity in fees paid by
ADR issuers and other Nasdaq-listed companies.
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    \9\ The current annual fees range from $30,000 to $95,000. Rule
5910(c).
    \10\ Companies with from 25 million to 50 million shares
outstanding would not face a fee increase under the proposed change.
    \11\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 55202 (January 30,
2007), 72 FR 6017 (February 8, 2007) (approving SR-NASDAQ-2006-40).
    \12\ The current annual fees range from $21,225 to $30,000. Rule
5910(d).
    \13\ The current tiers of over 10 million--25 million ADRs
outstanding, over 25 million--50 million ADRs outstanding, and over
50 million ADRs outstanding would be changed to over 10 million--50
million ADRs outstanding, over 50 million--75 million ADRs
outstanding and over 75 million ADRs outstanding.
    \14\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 49169 (February 2,
2004), 69 FR 6009 (February 9, 2004) (approving SR-NASD-2003-178).
    \15\ See http://www.nasdaq.com/services/insidenasdaq.stm. This
website includes over 375 frequently asked questions about Nasdaq's
listing rules, over 80 decisions of the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing
Review Council, and summaries of over 275 interpretations issued by
the Nasdaq staff in response to requests for written
interpretations, as discussed below. This material provides
transparency to Nasdaq's application of the listing rules and serves
as a valuable resource to listed companies.
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    Fee for Written Interpretations of Nasdaq Listing Rules
    Nasdaq also proposes to change the fee for written interpretations
of Nasdaq listing rules. In connection with such a request today, a
company is required to submit a non-refundable fee of $5,000 for a
regular request, which is generally completed within four weeks from
the date Nasdaq receives all information necessary to respond to the
request, or $15,000 for an expedited request, in which the company
requests a response by a specific date that is less than four weeks
after the date Nasdaq receives all necessary information.
    Since January 1, 2008, nearly 75% of all requests were submitted on
an expedited basis. However, Nasdaq staff responded to many requests
that were not submitted on an expedited basis in less than four weeks
and some requests submitted on an expedited basis have taken longer
than requested. In each case, Nasdaq staff attempts to respond as
quickly as possible and, since adopting this process, Nasdaq has
observed that the level of effort in each case, whether submitted on an
expedited basis or not, is virtually the same. As such, Nasdaq proposes
to eliminate the alternative for a non-expedited request and require
all companies seeking an interpretation to pay $15,000. Nasdaq believes
that this amount is reasonable given the level of attention required by
these requests and that the fee change will not discourage such
requests given the relatively few companies that have opted for non-
expedited requests. Further, Nasdaq proposes to modify the timeframes
stated in the rule in which Nasdaq will respond to interpretive
requests. As revised, the rule would state that Nasdaq will respond to
all requests for a written interpretation within four weeks from the
date Nasdaq receives all information necessary to respond to the
request,\16\ although Nasdaq will attempt to respond by a sooner date
if the Company so requires. Nasdaq believes that this modified time
frame, which is similar to the time frame now provided for non-
expedited requests, better aligns the rule with Nasdaq's experience as
to the amount of time it takes to make appropriate decisions as to the
application of the rules and respond to interpretive requests.\17\
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    \16\ The Commission notes that under the proposal, Rule 5602
regarding Written Interpretations of Nasdaq Listing Rules states
that ``A response to a request for a written interpretation
generally will be provided within four weeks from the date Nasdaq
receives all information necessary to respond to the request * * *''
(emphasis added).
    \17\ The Commission notes that Nasdaq has stated that it does
not charge companies for oral interpretation requests of their
rules. Telephone conversation on October 28, 2009 between Arnold
Golub, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Nasdaq and
Sharon Lawson, Senior Special Counsel, Commission.
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    Implementation
    The revised annual fee schedule will be effective January 1,
2010.\18\ The application and entry fee schedule will be effective for
companies that apply for listing after SEC approval of the proposed
rule change; thus a company that applied and paid the application fee
prior to SEC approval would be charged an entry fee according to the
fee schedule in effect at the time of its application. The change to
the interpretive fees will be effective upon approval.
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    \18\ Following the date of approval of the proposed rule change
until January 1, 2010, Nasdaq would include language at the start of
Rule 5910 on its website notifying users that amendments to the rule
have been approved and will be effective January 1, 2010. This
notice will allow users to click a link to view the text of the rule
as it will be in effect on January 1, 2010, showing the revisions
made by this filing. As such, Nasdaq believes there will be no
confusion as to the currently applicable rule language (and fees)
and users also will be able to see the approved fees that will
become effective on January 1, 2010.
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2. Statutory Basis
    Nasdaq believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with
the provisions of Section 6 of the Act,\19\ in general and with
Sections 6(b)(4) and 6(b)(5) of the Act \20\ in particular. The
proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(4) in that it
provides for the equitable allocation of reasonable fees, dues, and
other charges among members and issuers and other persons using any
facility or system which Nasdaq operates or controls, and with Section
6(b)(5) of the Act, which requires rules that are not designed to
permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers, brokers or
dealers. Nasdaq's proposed fees are consistent with fees charged by
competing listing markets and include a competitive service offering.
The proposed fees will apply equally to similarly situated companies.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    Nasdaq does not believe that the proposed rule change will result
in any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as amended.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others

    Written comments were neither solicited nor received.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
    Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may
designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to
be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will:
    A. By order approve such proposed rule change, or
    B. Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the 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 e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-NASDAQ-2009-081 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASDAQ-2009-081. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail 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/sro.shtml). Copies of the
submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with
respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission,
and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change
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 inspection and copying in the Commission's
Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on
official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies
of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of the Exchange. 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 available publicly. All submissions should refer to
File No. SR-NASDAQ-2009-081 and should be submitted on or before
November 25, 2009.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\21\
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    \21\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology,
Advisory Council on Transportation Statistics; Notice of Meeting

AGENCY: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, U.S. Department of
Transportation.

ACTION: Notice.

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    This notice announces, pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 72-363; 5 U.S.C. app. 2), a
meeting of the Advisory Council on Transportation Statistics (ACTS).
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. E.S.T. at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Room E37-302,
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC. Section 52011 of the Moving
Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) directs the U.S.
Department of Transportation to establish an Advisory Council on
Transportation Statistics subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(5 U.S.C., App. 2) to advise the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
(BTS) on the quality, reliability, consistency, objectivity, and
relevance of transportation statistics and analyses collected,
supported, or disseminated by the Bureau and the Department. The
following is a summary of the draft meeting agenda: (1) USDOT Welcome
and Introduction of Council Members; (2) Update on Integration with the
Office of the Secretary; (3) Discussion about Stakeholder Interaction;
(4) Program Review; (5) Research Priorities; (6) Public Comments and
Closing Remarks. Participation is open to the public.
    Members of the public who wish to participate must notify Courtney
Freiberg at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>not later than November 3, 2014.
Members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting with
the approval of Patricia Hu, Director of the Bureau of Transportation
Statistics. Noncommittee members wishing to present oral statements or
obtain information should contact Courtney Freiberg via email no later
than November 3, 2014. Questions about the agenda or written comments
may be emailed<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or submitted by U.S. Mail
to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Research and Technology, Bureau of Transportation
Statistics, Attention: Courtney Freiberg, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Room #E34-429, Washington, DC 20590, or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>. BTS
requests that written comments be received by November 3, 2014. Access
to the DOT Headquarters building is controlled therefore all persons
who plan to attend the meeting must notify Courtney Freiberg at 202-
366-1270 prior to November 3, 2014. Individuals attending the meeting
must report to the main DOT entrance on New Jersey Avenue SE., for
admission to the building. Attendance is open to the public, but
limited space is available. Persons with a disability requiring special
services, such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired, should
contact Courtney Freiberg at<PHONE_NUMBER> at least seven calendar days
prior to the meeting.
    Notice of this meeting is provided in accordance with the FACA and
the General Services Administration regulations (41 CFR part 102-3)
covering management of Federal advisory committees.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on the 15th day of October 2014.
Rolf Schmitt,
Deputy Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
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