[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 223 (Monday, November 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69450-69451]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1184; FRL-9753-1]

Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request;
Emissions Certification and Compliance Requirements for Locomotives and
Locomotive Engines (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an
information collection request (ICR), ``Emissions Certification and
Compliance Requirements for Locomotives and Locomotive Engines
(Renewal).'' (EPA ICR No. 1800-07, OMB Control No. 2060-0392) to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a
proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through
February 28, 2013. 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.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 18, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2007-1184 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by
email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by mail to: EPA Docket Center,
Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
public docket without change including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nydia Yanira Reyes-Morales,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Mail
Code 6403J, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail
the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the
public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, EPA West,
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The telephone
number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting
comments and information to enable it to: (i) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of
the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (iv) minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. EPA
will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate.
The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and
approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice
to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to
submit additional comments to OMB. Abstract: Title II of the Clean Air
Act, (42 U.S.C. 7521 et seq.; CAA), charges the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) with issuing certificates of conformity for
those engines that comply with applicable emission standards. Such a
certificate must be issued before engines may be legally introduced
into commerce. Under this ICR, EPA collects information necessary to
(1) issue certificates of compliance with emission statements, and (2)
verify compliance with various programs and regulatory provisions
pertaining to locomotives, locomotive engines, and locomotive
remanufacturing kits (collectively referred to here as ``engines'' for
simplicity). To apply for a certificate of conformity, manufacturers
are required to submit descriptions of their planned production
engines, including detailed descriptions of emission control systems
and test data. This information is organized by ``engine family''
groups expected to have similar emission characteristics. There are
recordkeeping requirements. Those manufacturers electing to participate
in the Averaging, Banking and Trading (AB&T) Program are also required
to submit information regarding the calculation, actual generation and
usage of credits in an initial report, end-of-the-year report and final
report. These reports are used for certification and enforcement
purposes. Manufacturers must maintain records for eight years on the
engine families included in the AB&T Program.
    The Act also mandates EPA to verify that manufacturers have
successfully translated their certified prototypes into mass produced
engines, and that these engines comply with emission standards
throughout their useful lives. Under the Production Line Testing
Program (``PLT Program''), manufacturers are required to test a sample
of engines as they leave the assembly line. This self-audit program
allows manufacturers to monitor compliance with statistical certainty
and minimize the cost of correcting errors through early detection. A
similar audit program exists for the installation of locomotive
remanufacturing kits. In-use testing allows manufacturers and EPA to
verify compliance with emission standards throughout the locomotive's
useful life. Through Selected Enforcement Audits, (SEAs), EPA verifies
that test data submitted by engine manufacturers is reliable and
testing is performed according to EPA regulations.
    The information requested is collected by the Diesel Engine
Compliance Center (DECC), Compliance Division (CD), Office of
Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation, EPA.
Besides DECC and CD, this information could be used by the Office of
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance and the Department of Justice for
enforcement purposes. Non-confidential business information submitted
by respondents to this information collection may be disclosed over the
Internet. That information is used by trade associations, environmental
groups, and the public. Under this ICR, most of the information is
collected in electronic format and stored in CD's databases.
    Form Numbers: 5900-125 (ABT template); 5900-135 (PLT/Installation
Audit template), 5900-90 (Annual Production Report template)
    Respondents/affected entities: Respondents are manufacturers of
nonroad equipment and engines within the following North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes: 333618 (Other Engine
Equipment Manufacturing), 336510 (Railroad Rolling Stock
manufacturing), and 482111 (Line-haul Railroads).
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Manufacturers must respond to
this collection if they wish to sell their locomotives, locomotive
engines and locomotive remanufacturing kits in the US, as prescribed by
Section 206(a) of the CAA (42 U.S.C. 7521) and 40 CFR Part 1033.
Certification reporting is mandatory (Section 206(a) of CAA (42 U.S.C.
7521) and 40 CFR Part 1033, Subpart C). PLT/Installation Audit
reporting is mandatory (Section 206(b)(1) of CAA and 40 CFR Part 1033,
Subpart D). Participation in ABT is voluntary, but once a manufacturer
has elected to participate, it must submit the required information (40
CFR Part 1033, Subpart H). In-Use reporting is mandatory (40 CFR Part
1033, Subpart F).
    Estimated number of respondents: 10 (total).
    Frequency of response: Quarterly, Annually, On Occasion, depending
on the program.
    Total estimated burden: 21,129 hours per year. Burden is defined at
5 CFR 1320.03(b)
    Total estimated cost: Estimated total annual costs: $2,349,724 (per
year), includes an estimated $1,365,299 annualized capital or
maintenance and operational costs.
    Changes in Estimates: To date, there are no changes in the number
of hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that
identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. However, EPA is
evaluating information that may lead to a change in the estimates.
After EPA has evaluated this information, estimates may rise due to an
increase in the number of respondents.

    Dated: November 8, 2012.
Byron J. Bunker,
Acting Director, Compliance Division, Office of Transportation and Air
Quality, Office of Air and Radiation.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 15, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 68477]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24836]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

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

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP23-173-000.
    Applicants: El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Agreement
Update (Pioneer Nov-Dec 2022) to be effective 11/7/2022.
    Filed Date: 11/7/22.
    Accession Number: 20221107-5129.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/22.

    Docket Numbers: RP23-174-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: New Negotiated Rate
Agreements--Municipal Customers 2022 to be effective 12/1/2022.
    Filed Date: 11/8/22.
    Accession Number: 20221108-5000.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/22.

    Docket Numbers: RP23-175-000.
    Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing: Rate Schedule S-2 OFO Flow Through
Refund Report to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 11/8/22.
    Accession Number: 20221108-5004.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/22.

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

    Dated: November 8, 2022.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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----- Forwarded by Jaime Pagan/RTP/USEPA/US on 07/14/2008 10:30 AM -----

             "Farr, Clint J
             (DEC)"
             <clint.farr@alas                                        To
             ka.gov>                  Jaime Pagan/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA,
                                      Michael Horowitz/DC/USEPA/US@EPA
             07/10/2008 08:03                                        cc
             PM                       "Farr, Clint J (DEC)"
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>"Mello,
                                      Christopher P (AIDEA)"
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>"Edwards,
                                      Alice L S (DEC)"
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
                                                                Subject
                                      Request deadline extension for
                                      developing an alternative plan
                                      for rural Alaska public electric
                                      utilities to transition to ultra
                                      low sulfur diesel

Dear Mr. Pagan,
On January 11, 2008, ADEC sent EPA a letter asking for more time to recommend
a final plan to address Alaska's concerns with the New Source Performance
Standards for stationary compression ignition, internal combustion engines.
Two dates were outlined in the letter:

- an April 11, 2008 deadline to provide an alternative plan for rural Alaska
public-sector electric utilities to comply with the fuel transition provisions
of the NSPS rule;

- a July 11, 2008 deadline for ADEC to provide an alternative plan for rural
Alaska public-sector electric utilities to comply with the emission standards
of the NSPS rule.

On April 10, 2008, ADEC sent an email to EPA requesting an extension to July
11, 2008 for providing alternative plans for compliance with the fuel
transition provisions. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation now
wishes to extend the deadline again for providing a final recommendation to
transition rural Alaska to ultra low sulfur diesel. After your trip to Alaska
and the final release of the cost assessment, we need more time for input from
impacted parties. We wish to extend the deadline for a transition plan to
October 31st 2008. Chris Mello of the Alaska Energy Authority and I intend to
come to Washington D.C. and North Carolina in September with a recommendation
for discussion. An October 31 deadline will give us some time after this trip
to address EPA's final thoughts and concerns.

Do not hesitate to call me with your thoughts and concerns.

Take care,
Clint Farr
Division of Air Quality, Area Source Section Manager Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation 410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 303 Juneau, AK 99801-
1795 Phone -<PHONE_NUMBER> Fax -<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-60030; File No. SR-ISE-2009-31]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange,
LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval to a
Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Amounts That Direct Edge ECN, in
Its Capacity as an Introducing Broker for Non-ISE Members, Passes
Through to Such Non-ISE Members

June 3, 2009.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on June 1, 2009, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (the
``Exchange'' or the ``ISE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change. The proposed rule
change is described in Items I and II below, which Items have been
prepared by ISE. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons, and is
approving the proposal on an accelerated basis.
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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

    The Exchange proposes to modify the amounts that Direct Edge ECN
(``DECN''), in its capacity as an introducing broker for non-ISE
Members, passes through to such non-ISE Members.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
Internet Web site at http://www.ise.com, at the principal office of the
Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization
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 III below. The self-regulatory
organization 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
    DECN, a facility of ISE, operates two trading platforms, EDGX and
EDGA. On May 29, 2009, the ISE filed for immediate effectiveness a
proposed rule change to amend DECN's fee schedule for ISE Members \3\
to increase the per share rebate in securities priced at or above a
$1.00 that are reported to Tape A and Tape C from $0.0025 to $0.003 for
orders that add liquidity on EDGX.\4\ In SR-ISE-2009-29, the Exchange
also increased the fee for orders that remove liquidity on EDGX from
$0.0026 to $0.0028. The fee changes made pursuant to SR-ISE-2009-29
became operative on June 1, 2009.
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    \3\ References to ISE Members in this filing refer to DECN
Subscribers who are ISE Members.
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    In its capacity as a member of ISE, DECN currently serves as an
introducing broker for the non-ISE Member subscribers of DECN to access
EDGX and EDGA. DECN, as an ISE Member and introducing broker, receives
rebates and is assessed charges from DECN for transactions it executes
on EDGX or EDGA in its capacity as introducing broker for non-ISE
Members. Since the amounts of such rebates and charges were changed
pursuant to SR-ISE-2009-29, DECN wishes to make corresponding changes
to the amounts it passes through to non-ISE Member subscribers of DECN
for which it acts as introducing broker. As a result, the per share
amounts that non-ISE Member subscribers receive and are charged will be
the same as the amounts that ISE Members receive and are charged.
    ISE is seeking accelerated approval of this proposed rule change,
as well as a retroactive effective date of June 1, 2009. ISE represents
that this proposal will ensure that both ISE Members and non-ISE
Members (by virtue of the pass-through described above) will in effect
receive and be charged equivalent amounts and that the imposition of
such amounts will begin on the same June 1, 2009 start date.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with the objectives of Section 6 of the Act,\5\ in general, and
furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(4),\6\ in particular, in that
it is designed to provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable
dues, fees and other charges among its members and other persons using
its facilities. In particular, this proposal will ensure that dues,
fees and other charges imposed on ISE Members are equitably allocated
to both ISE Members and non-ISE Members (by virtue of the pass-through
described above).
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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f.
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The proposed rule change does not impose any burden on competition
that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of
the Act.

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

    The Exchange has not solicited, and does not intend to solicit,
comments on this proposed rule change. The Exchange has not received
any unsolicited written comments from members or other interested
parties.

III. 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 No. SR-ISE-2009-31 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-ISE-2009-31. 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 ISE. 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 Number SR-ISE-2009-31 and should be
submitted on or before June 30, 2009.

IV. Commission's Findings and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of
Proposed Rule Change

    The Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent
with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange.\7\
Specifically, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is
consistent with Section 6(b)(4),\8\ of the Act, which requires that the
rules of a national securities exchange provide for the equitable
allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges among members and
issuers and other persons using any facilities.
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    \7\ In approving this proposal, the Commission has considered
its impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15
U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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    ISE recently amended DECN's fee schedule for ISE Members to
increase the per share rebate in securities priced at or above a $1.00
that are reported to Tape A and Tape C from $0.0025 to $0.003 for
orders that add liquidity on EDGX, and also increased the fee for
orders that remove liquidity on EDGX from $0.0026 to $0.0028 per
share.\9\ The fee changes made pursuant to SR-ISE-2009-29 became
operative on June 1, 2009. DECN receives rebates and is charged fees
for transactions it executes on EGDX or EDGA in its capacity as an
introducing broker for its non-ISE member subscribers.
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    \9\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60031 (June 3, 2009)
(notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of File No. SR-ISE-
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    The current proposal, which will apply retroactively to June 1,
2009, will allow DECN to pass through the revised rebates and fees to
the non-ISE member subscribers for which it acts an introducing broker.
The Commission finds that the proposal is consistent with the Act
because it will provide rebates and charge fees to non-ISE member
subscribers that are equivalent to those established for ISE member
subscribers in the Member Fee Filing.\10\
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    ISE has requested that the Commission find good cause for approving
the proposed rule change prior to the thirtieth day after publication
of notice in the Federal Register. As discussed above, the proposal
will allow DECN to pass through to non-ISE member subscribers the
revised rebate and fees established for ISE member subscribers in the
Member Fee Filing, resulting in equivalent rebates and fees for ISE
member and non-member subscribers. In addition, because the proposal
will apply the revised rebates and fees retroactively to June 1, 2009,
the revised rebates and fees will have the same effective date, thereby
promoting consistency in the DECN's fee schedule. Accordingly, the
Commission finds good cause, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act
for approving the proposed rule change prior to the thirtieth day after
the date of publication of notice thereof in the Federal Register.

V. Conclusion

    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\11\ that the proposed rule change (SR-ISE-2009-31) be, and hereby
is, approved on an accelerated basis.
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20460

OFFICE OF

PREVENTION, PESTICIDES

AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES

June 22, 2007

CERTIFIED MAIL

Dear Registrant:

SUBJECT:  AMENDMENT TO METALDEHYDE RED

The Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) document for metaldehyde
was signed on July 27, 2006.  A public comment period for the RED and
supporting documents was conducted from August 9 to October 10, 2006.
The RED documents and public comments can be found   SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1
on the Federal docket system, available at www.regulations.gov (docket #
EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0231).  The Agency has reviewed the public comments and
has prepared a response to comments document which addresses the
substantive comments.  The response document is available for viewing at
www.regulations.gov under the same docket number.  This amendment to the
metaldehyde RED makes changes to the original decision document based on
the Agency’s evaluation of the public comments and other information
that became available during the comment period.    This amendment
includes changes to the RED label tables for metaldehyde products
(attached).

In the discussion below, the portions of the RED that prompted the
original comment (or related comments) are cited, the comment(s)
summarized, and the appropriate revision(s) explained.

Amendments to Required Label Language

Precautionary language and storage restrictions for end-use product
labels

RED text (labels of products intended for agricultural use):

Domestic Animal Precautionary Statement:  “This product can be fatal
to children and dogs (and other domestic animals) when ingested.
Children and dogs may be attracted to the product. Application of this
product is prohibited unless children and domestic animals can be
excluded from the treated area from the start of the application until
applied material is no longer visible.”

Storage Restrictions:  “This product can be fatal to children and
dogs (and other domestic animals) if ingested.  Dogs have been known to
ingest metaldehyde after opening or tearing packaging.  Store this
product in its original packaging, in a cool, secure location, and out
of reach of children and pets.  Do not store in any location where
children and domestic animals can access the packaging or the
product.”

RED text (labels of products intended for residential and similar uses):

Precautionary Statements:  “Keep out of reach of children and domestic
animals.  This pesticide may be fatal to children and dogs (and other
domestic animals) when ingested.  Exclude children and pets from treated
areas until the applied product is no longer visible.  For additional
precautionary measures, see “Directions for Use” and “Storage and
Disposal.”

“IMPORTANT:  This product may be fatal to children and dogs (and other
domestic animals) if ingested.  Keep out of reach of children and
domestic animals.  Children and dogs may be attracted to metaldehyde
products and their packaging.  Keep children and dogs (and other
domestic animals) out of treated areas from the start of application
until the applied product is no longer visible.”

Storage Restrictions: “This product can be fatal to children and dogs
(and other domestic animals) if ingested.  Dogs have been known to
ingest metaldehyde after opening or tearing packaging.  Store this
product in its original packaging, in a cool, secure location, and out
of reach of children and pets.  Do not store in any location where
children or domestic animals can access the packaging or the product.”

Comments:  These statements are excessive in length and the contents are
redundant.  Metaldehyde has not been associated with lethal poisonings
in children.

Amendment:  The Agency has revised the precautionary statements and
storage restrictions labeling to be more concise.  The precautionary
statements are revised to indicate that ingestion by children may be
harmful, rather than lethal.

The graphic representation for residential product labels

RED text:  “The label of any end-use product with directions for use
on residential sites...must contain a graphic that depicts the
prohibition on allowing children and domestic animals access to treated
areas.  For example, the symbol may be a red circle with the words
“Children” and “Pets” within the circle and with a red bar
running diagonally through it.”  This statement is to appear on the
front panel of the packaging, and the RED specifically solicited comment
on what type of graphic representation would be best

Comments:  Comments on this subject were divided between supporters of
the graphic and those who opposed it.  The primary concerns of those in
opposition were:  the graphic could be misinterpreted as prohibiting use
by people with children or dogs; the graphic is confusing; no standards
exist on pesticide labels for warning of this type.  Commenters in
support of the graphic thought it would help alert dog owners, and noted
that graphic warnings have been used successfully to communicate hazards
to consumers.  The suggestion was made that educational outreach efforts
could further the objective of protecting the public.  The specific
graphic suggested in the original RED (red circle with a red slash
running diagonally across the circle from upper left to lower right; the
words “Children” and “Pets” printed within the circle) is a
universally recognized symbol connoting prohibited or undesirable
behaviors and situations; this type of graphic is most effective if
accompanied by warning statements in text.

No comments were made on alternate graphic representations.

Amendment:  The Agency continues to believe that the graphic can act as
a readily visible warning on keeping children and pets out of treated
areas.  Since no alternatives were suggested, the Agency is requiring
the red circle and slash symbol as the only acceptable graphic at this
time.  The Agency agrees to discuss educational outreach to consumers
and conveying pertinent information via websites with the registrants.

Poisoning hotline label statements

RED text (for labels of all metaldehyde end-use products):   “Seek
medical care as soon as possible after exposure.  Have the product
container or label with you when you call a poison control center or
doctor or when going for treatment.  For information on this pesticide
product (including health concerns, medical emergencies, or pesticide
incidents), call the National Pesticide Information Center at
1-800-858-7378.”

RED text (for labels of residential use products only):  “For
incidents involving animals, seek veterinary care as soon as possible
after exposure.  Have the product container or label with you when you
call a poison control center or veterinarian or when taking an exposed
animal for treatment.  For treatment advice and other information about
exposures of animals to this pesticide, call [registrant enters name of
reporting service] at [registrant enters appropriate toll-free telephone
number].”

Comments:  Requiring two different reporting numbers (human and domestic
animal) is confusing to the user.  Directing incident calls to NPIC
should not be mandated.

Amendment:  The Agency’s concern for the poisoning hotline text and
toll-free number required to be placed on all metaldehyde end-use
product labels is three-fold:  1) callers should have quick access via
the hotline number to practical poisoning information (which in many
cases will be referral as follows); 2)  depending on the potential
seriousness of a poisoning incident, callers should be referred rapidly
to their human or animal health care providers, or if a provider is not
available, to an entity qualified to provide emergency care information
(such as a local poison control center or the Animal Poison Control
Center); and 3)  information on exposure and poisoning incidents must be
collected and reported to the Agency in a uniform manner so that
statistics on poisonings are comparable between hotline service
providers.  When these criteria can be satisfied, the Agency feels no
need to mandate that the registrant use a particular hotline service.
Therefore, the Agency is allowing the registrants to use the hotline
services they select, but they will be required to collect and report
incident information and provide advice to callers reporting a poisoning
incident using a protocol substantially similar to the one employed by
NPIC and the certified poison control centers.  Data collected and
reported in this way should allow the Agency to compare incident types
and numbers between registrants.

The required protocol for incident data collection and referral is
detailed in an attachment to this amendment.

The Agency is requiring one statement that will cover both human and
domestic animal incidents.  The label table of the RED is amended so
that the hotline statements for human and animal incidents are combined.

In addition, in researching how metaldehyde poisoning incidents should
be handled, the Agency determined that many metaldehyde end-use product
labels do not include a “Note to Physician” and a “Note to
Veterinarian” to provide key advice to health and veterinary care
professionals treating metaldehyde exposures.  Among those product
labels that do, the statements vary and some do not provide information
that will aid professionals to the extent the Agency feels is needed.
Therefore, the Agency is requiring specific language that can be used by
physicians and veterinarians to respond quickly to patients in their
care.  The specific language is found in the label table attached to
this amendment.  To address a concern expressed by several experts in
the field during development of this language, the statements will warn
that individuals other than human and animal health professionals should
refrain from utilizing this information, because only these
professionals will be able to make judgments about specific therapies,
and improperly applied treatments may worsen the condition of the
exposed person or animal.

The notes to the veterinarian and doctor must appear directly below the
first aid box on the product label.  The first aid box will cover
actions that non-professional responders may undertake after an
accidental exposure, such as directions to remove the exposed individual
from the treatment area, rinse eyes and skin, and contact a medical or
veterinary health care provider as soon as possible.

Environmental hazard statements for end-use products

RED text (labels of products intended for agricultural use):   “This
pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.  Do not apply
directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to
intertidal areas below the mean high water mark except as noted on
appropriate labels.  Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic
organisms in water adjacent to treated areas.  Do not contaminate water
when disposing of equipment wash waters or rinsate.  This pesticide is
toxic to birds and mammals.  Granules on soil surface may be hazardous
to terrestrial wildlife.  Cover or collect any such materials spilled
during loading.”

RED text (labels of products intended for residential and similar uses):
 “This product is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.  Do not
apply product near water or storm drains. Do not apply if heavy rain is
expected.  Apply this product only around gardens and ornamental
plants.”  For granular or pelletized product, add:  “This pesticide
is toxic to birds and mammals.  Sweep up or collect and remove any
product that lands on the driveway, sidewalk, or other hard surface on
which it is spilled.”

Comments:  Metaldehyde applied as a spot treatment is not likely to be
present on impervious surfaces after residential applications, so the
labeling, “…[s]weep up or collect and remove any product that lands
on the driveway, sidewalk, or other hard surface on which it is
spilled” is not needed.  Metaldehyde does not meet the LC50 threshold
for aquatic hazard statement.

Amendment:  In the interest of reducing the volume of label text, the
Agency will require abbreviated text for the hazard statement on
pelletized, residential-use products, without the phrase relating to
hard surfaces.

EPA believes the aquatic hazard statement is warranted, regardless of
metaldehyde’s LC50 , since it is a molluscicide, for which toxicity to
nontarget mollusks is likely.  The Agency will amend the aquatic hazard
statement for both the agricultural and residential use labels to
reflect the concern for these types of organisms.

Application of residential use products resulting in piles of pellets

RED text:  NA

Comment:  Residential metaldehyde products applied in a manner that
results in piles of granular materials on the treated surface present a
hazard by concentrating material that might be ingested by pets.

Amendment:  The labeling is amended to require that users avoid applying
residential products in ways that result in piles of pellets.

Cultural practices statement for residential product labels

RED text:  “Certain cultural practices may reduce damage from snails
and slugs, and may make metaldehyde applications more effective.
Examples of cultural methods to reduce snail and slug populations
include:

-- removing leaf litter and debris to eliminate places for slugs and
snails to hide during the day;

-- looking for and removing slugs and snails during daylight hours in
leaf litter, mulch, or other protected areas adjacent to plants they
feed on;

-- watering in the morning rather than the evening to reduce humidity
during the night when snails and slugs are active.”

Comments:  Comments were received in support and in opposition of this
language.  Labels should refer users to garden experts for information
on complementary cultural practices.  Outreach materials could be
developed to communicate additional cultural control information.

Amendment:  The Agency continues to believe that information on relevant
cultural practices can help consumers reduce damage by target pests
while also reducing potentially hazardous exposures to metaldehyde.
However, the Agency sees an opportunity to address the concern
articulated in the public comments about the volume of text on the
residential product labels, and is requiring an abbreviated cultural
practices statement, one with specific, easy-to-implement practices.  In
addition, the Agency will discuss options in public outreach, including
additional information on cultural practices, with the metaldehyde
registrants.

Application methods and equipment

RED text:  “Broadcast or foliar applications of this product are
prohibited.”

Comment:  Broadcast applications are needed for grass grown for seed.

Amendment:  Broadcast applications were the basis for the Agency’s
risk assessment for grass grown for seed, and are the norm for that
crop.  Labeling will be revised to allow broadcast applications for
grass grown for seed.

RED text: NA

Comments:  Allowable uses must be listed on all product labels.
Allowable application methods and equipment and special application
instructions should be listed on the product label.

Amendment:  In addition to previous requirements for labeling that
completely describes the maximum application rate, maximum number of
applications per growing season, and minimum retreatment intervals for
each use site, labels must also incorporate information on application
methods, equipment, and any specialized application instructions.

Differentiation of formulation types

RED text:  “Do not apply this product in a way that will contact other
persons or pets either directly or through drift.  Keep people and pets
out of the area during application.”

Comment:  The General Application Restrictions for residential use
products contains a drift statement that is not applicable to granular
formulations.

Amendment:  The drift statement is amended to be more applicable to such
formulations.

Grouping nonresidential sites with other nonagricultural, nonresidential
sites

RED text:   The following phrase appears in several places within the
metaldehyde label table:  “…residential sites (i.e., in yards or
gardens, around homes, apartments, schools, daycare facilities, athletic
fields, playgrounds, parks, recreation areas, etc.)…”

Comment:  Residential use sites should not include athletic fields,
playgrounds, parks, and recreation areas.

EPA response:  The intent of this language is to impose the same
requirements on residential uses and use on the listed sites, which are
not truly examples of residential sites, but sites for which the Agency
believes the potential for exposure (esp. to children, pets, and
wildlife) is similar.  The RED is amended so that these use sites are
not named as types of residential use sites, but retains the same
labeling requirements for both.

Setback for fruit and vegetable plants

RED text (residential product labels):  “Application is permitted only
as a barrier around gardens or individual plants.  Application is
prohibited within one foot of vegetable plants or fruit-bearing plants
not listed on this label.”

Comment:  The setback statement for residential labels should be
emphasized.

Amendment:  Residential product labels are required to incorporate these
two sentences in a way that will draw the attention of users to the
change in use practices, i.e., in boldface type or another contrasting
color that is readily distinguishable from the surrounding text.

Misleading statements on existing end-use product labels

RED text:  NA

Comment:  Phrases such as “ideal for vegetable gardens” and “can
be used around fruit and vegetable plants, lawns and ornamental
plants” on metaldehyde product labels may be construed to allow use on
a broad range of use sites (including sites not appearing on the
labels).

Amendment:  Label submissions will be rejected if they are found to bear
inappropriate or misleading statements.

Application parameters for blueberries

RED text:  The RED requires that labels specify that the maximum
application rate and number of application for blueberries must be no
more than 0.8 lb ai/A per individual application and two
applications/year.  The minimum retreatment interval must be no less
than 14 days.

Comment:  The number of applications/year for blueberries should be
increased to three.

Amendment:  EPA has been advised by an expert in the field that three
applications/season may be needed for blueberries in years of high
rainfall and high pest pressure, which is significantly fewer than the
assessed number of applications (five).  Labeling will be amended to
reflect a maximum of three applications per season on blueberries

Labeling for official use in eradicating invasive mollusks

RED text:  NA

Comments:  The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) uses metaldehyde as a
cornerstone in its National program for controlling exotic, invasive
snails and slugs that pose threats to plants and human health.  This
program includes treatments with metaldehyde on additional use sites not
among those identified as eligible for reregistration by the RED,
including fallow land, barrier strips; and railroad, pipeline, highway,
power, and telephone rights of way.

Amendment:  The mollusk eradication program is a high-benefit activity
which addresses not just potential plant damage, but also threats to the
public health, as some of the target species can transmit diseases to
humans.  The usage of metaldehyde in this program is relatively small.
The Agency is requiring that any formulators who have previously
included the additional use sites on their product labeling and wish to
retain them for the use in the mollusk eradication program, or who later
supplies product for use in the program, must include instructions
within a special use box on the product label.  Text within the special
use box must include directions for use only in response to State and/or
Federal invasive mollusk eradication operations.

Metaldehyde/carbaryl combination products

RED text:  “…labels for metaldehyde-carbaryl combination products
must bear language advising users that such products must not be applied
unless both snails or slugs and target pests for carbaryl are
present.”

Comments:  New labeling is not likely to prevent misuse of these
products.  To draw attention to the new restrictions, the combination
products should be packaged differently, and prominent labeling should
warn against using the product unless both types of pests are present.

Amendment:  The Agency is amending the labeling requirements of the RED
so that the requirement for using these products only when both types of
pests are present is emphasized, both by placing the text on the front
of the label and using boldface or other contrasting type to draw
attention to subject language.

Amendments to the RED Text other than Labeling Requirements

Formulating metaldehyde end-use products with a blue dye

RED text:  “Based on evidence that brightly colored granules may be
less attractive to animals, formulators must incorporate a coloring
agent into their granular formulations…  The Agency is specifically
seeking public input on this issue in the comment period after the RED
becomes available.”

Comments:  Bright non-natural colors could be effective in discouraging
ingestion of granules by birds, especially if coupled with a
taste-conditioned aversion.  Colored pellets would make it easier for
users to determine when applied material is no longer visible so that
children and pets can regain access to yards.  Blue-dyed pellets might
appeal to children who would mistake them for candy.  Conflicting
comments were submitted on whether or not the dye would affect the
appearance of produce and ornamentals.

Amendment:  The Agency is withdrawing its requirement for colored
pellets, primarily because of the possible risks to children and a body
of literature which is not conclusive about the aversion of birds to
colored pellets.

Relative costs of using metaldehyde and iron phosphate products

RED text:  “Growers may be reluctant to use iron phosphate because
they consider it to be new and untested, and because it is more
expensive ($1.55/lb vs. $1.25 for metaldehyde).”

Comment:  The discussion of relative treatment costs does not account
for the higher application rate of iron phosphate.

Amendment:  The Agency has more thoroughly explored the issue of the
relative costs of metaldehyde and iron phosphate based on maximum and
typical application rates.  The Agency agrees that there are cost
differentials for agricultural uses and higher cost differentials for
residential uses.  The RED is amended to include the following text:

“The labeled application rate for metaldehyde for most crops is 10 to
40 lb/acre (with the exception of artichokes where application rate is
20 to 75 lb/acre).  Similarly, the label application rate for iron
phosphate is 10 to 44 lb/acre.  According to Washington State Pest
Management Resource Service, iron phosphate costs $0.36 more per pound
than metaldehyde.  At the maximum labeled rates noted above (excluding
the rate for artichokes), this amounts to a difference of about $21 per
acre.  Data from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation Data
for 2005 (http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pur/pur05rep/05_pur.htm) indicate
that actual application rates do not approach the label maximum and that
application rates for metaldehyde and iron phosphate are generally
comparable.

“Labeling directions for residential use products suggest that iron
phosphate be applied at two and a half to four times the rate of
metaldehyde.  Prices for residential use products vary, with iron
phosphate typically being slightly more expensive than metaldehyde.
Applying metaldehyde at the rates shown in the directions for use on
residential product labels would make the use of iron phosphate
approximately two to five times more costly than the use of
metaldehyde.”

Animal exposures via routes other than ingestion

RED text:  “Labels for residential-use products must prominently
display language advising users that…metaldehyde ingestion or other
exposures to metaldehyde can be lethal to domestic animals.” (Even
though this text includes requirements for label language, the
metaldehyde label table did not reflect such a requirement.)

Comment:  Exposure of domestic animals to metaldehyde by routes other
than ingestion is not known to be lethal.

Amendment:  Although domestic animals may be exposed to metaldehyde
through other routes (e.g., dermal), there are no data to support the
statement in the RED.  The RED is amended to exclude this statement.

Contact Information

If you have questions on the metaldehyde RED, the amendments listed in
this document, or questions about the Generic DCI, please contact the
Chemical Review Manager, Jill Bloom, at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or via email at
 HYPERLINK<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>.

Sincerely,

Peter Caulkins

Acting Director

Special Review and Reregistration Division

Attachment:	Revised Metaldehyde Label Table

		Protocol for Incident Data Collection

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Chevron U.S.A. Inc.; Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order

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Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-1001; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-034-AD;
Amendment 39-18103; AD 2015-04-01]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to all Short
Brothers & Harland Ltd. Model SC-7 Series 3 airplanes. The amendment
number in the Agency Identification Numbers in the preamble section of
the AD is incorrect. Although no other part of the preamble or
regulatory information has been corrected, we are publishing the entire
rule in the Federal Register.

DATES: This final rule is effective March 30, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
1001; or in person at 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 service information identified in this AD, contact Short
Brothers & Harland Ltd. service information identified in this proposed
AD, contact Airworthiness, Short Brothers PLC, P.O. Box 241, Airport
Road, Belfast, BT3 9DZ Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; phone: +44-
2890-462469, fax: 44-2890-733647, email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet: None; and for SAFRAN
Messier-Buggatti-Dowty service information contact Messier-Dowty
Limited, Cheltenham Road, Gloucester GL2 9QH, ENGLAND; phone:
+44(0)1452 712424; fax: +44(0)1452 713821; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: http://www.safranmbd.com. You may
view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-1001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airworthiness Directive 2015-04-01,
Amendment 39-18003 (80 FR 9382, February 23, 2015), currently requires
a visual inspection of the NLG sliding tube and a fluorescent penetrant
inspection of the sliding tube. If any crack is detected during either
inspection, before further flight, obtain FAA-approved repair
instructions approved specifically for compliance with this AD by
reporting the findings, and incorporating those instructions for Short
Brothers & Harland Ltd. Model SC-7 Series 3 airplanes, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category.
    As published, the amendment number in the Agency Identification
Numbers in the preamble section of the AD is incorrect. It has been
corrected in this document.
    Although no other part of the preamble or regulatory information
has been corrected, we are publishing the entire rule in the Federal
Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains March 30, 2015.

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2015-04-01 Short Brothers & Harland Ltd: Amendment 39-18103; Docket
No. FAA-2014-1001; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-034-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective on March 30,
2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. Model SC-7
Series 3 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing
Gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as fatigue cracking
which could lead to structural failure of the nose landing gear
(NLG). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking
which, if not detected and corrected, could lead to structural
failure of the NLG, possibly resulting in loss of control of the
airplane during take-off or landing.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, comply with this AD within the compliance
times specified in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(5) of this AD.
    (1) Within 30 days after March 30, 2015 (the effective date of
this AD), accomplish a visual inspection of the NLG sliding tube
following the instructions of paragraph 3.A of SAFRAN Messier-
Buggatti-Dowty Service Bulletin No. 32-17M, dated November 1, 2014.

    Note 1 to paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(4), and (f)(5) of this
AD:  Instructions provided by SAFRAN Messier-Buggatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin No. 32-17M, dated November 1, 2014, are referenced in
Shorts Service Bulletin Number 32-74, dated November 1, 2014.

    (2) Within 90 days after March 30, 2015 (the effective date of
this AD), do a fluorescent penetrant inspection of the sliding tube
following the instructions of paragraph 3.B of SAFRAN Messier-
Buggatti-Dowty Service Bulletin No. 32-17M, dated November 1, 2014.
    (3) If any crack is detected during the inspection required by
paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, obtain
FAA-approved repair instructions approved specifically for
compliance with this AD by reporting the findings to Short Brothers
& Harland Ltd. and incorporating those instructions. You can find
contact information for Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. in paragraph
(h) of this AD.
    (4) Within 30 days after any inspection required by paragraphs
(f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD or within 30 days after March 30, 2015
(the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, report the
inspection results to Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. by completing
the Inspection Results Proforma following the instructions of
paragraph 3.C.(2) of SAFRAN Messier-Buggatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
No. 32-17M, dated November 1, 2014. You can find contact information
for Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. in paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (5) From March 30, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), you may
install a sliding tube on an NLG provided that, before next flight
after installation, the NLG sliding tube passes the inspections in
paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD following the instructions
of paragraph 3 of SAFRAN Messier-Buggatti-Dowty Service Bulletin No.
32-17M, dated November 1, 2014.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to

be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for
reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection of information are
mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2014-0246, dated November 12, 2014; and Shorts Service Bulletin
Number 32-74, dated November 1, 2014, for related information. The
MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1001-0002. For Short
Brothers & Harland Ltd. service information identified in this AD,
contact Airworthiness, Short Brothers PLC, P.O. Box 241, Airport
Road, Belfast, BT3 9DZ Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; phone: +44-
2890-462469, fax: 44-2890-733647, email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet: None.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) SAFRAN Messier-Buggatti-Dowty Service Bulletin No. 32-17M,
dated November 1, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For SAFRAN Messier-Buggatti-Dowty service information
identified in this AD, contact Messier-Dowty Limited, Cheltenham
Road, Gloucester GL2 9QH, ENGLAND; phone: +44(0)1452 712424; fax:
+44(0)1452 713821; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: http://www.safranmbd.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2014-1001.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 11, 2015.
Robert Busto,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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