[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 110 (Monday, June 8, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2020-12225]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0464; Product Identifier 2020-NM-040-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2017-18-17, which applies to all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-603, A300 B4-
620, A300 B4-622, A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-622R, A300 F4-605R, A300 F4-
622R, and A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. AD 2017-18-17 requires
modifying certain fuselage frames and a repair on certain modified
airplanes. Since AD 2017-18-17 was issued, the FAA has determined that,
for certain airplanes, a rotating probe inspection must be performed
prior to oversizing of the open-holes, and consequently more work is
necessary for airplanes that have previously been modified. This
proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2017-18-17.
This proposed AD would also require, for certain airplanes, an
inspection to determine if rotating probe inspections were performed
prior to oversizing of the open-holes, and repair if necessary, as
specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which
will be incorporated by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 23,
2020.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For the material identified in this proposed AD that will be
incorporated by reference (IBR), contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer
3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 89990 1000; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet: www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR
material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view
this IBR material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-
231-3195. It is also available in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-0464.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0464; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this NPRM, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-0464;
Product Identifier 2020-NM-040-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM based on those comments.
    The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.

Discussion

    The FAA issued AD 2017-18-17, Amendment 39-19026 (82 FR 43160,
September 14, 2017) (``AD 2017-18-17''), which applies to all Airbus
SAS Model A300 B4-603, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-622, A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-
622R, A300 F4-605R, A300 F4-622R, and A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
AD 2017-18-17 requires modifying certain fuselage frames and a repair
on certain modified airplanes. The FAA issued AD 2017-18-17 to address
cracking of the center section of the fuselage, which could result in a
ruptured frame foot and reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

Actions Since AD 2017-18-17 Was Issued

    Since AD 2017-18-17 was issued, the FAA has determined that, for
certain airplanes, a rotating probe inspection must be performed prior
to oversizing of the open-holes, and consequently more work is
necessary for airplanes that have previously been modified.
    The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0051, dated March 11, 2020
(``EASA AD 2020-0051'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-603, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-
622, A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-622R, A300 F4-605R, A300 F4-622R, A300C4-
620, and A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. EASA AD 2020-0051 supersedes
EASA AD 2016-0249, dated December 14, 2016; corrected January 10, 2017
(which corresponds to FAA AD 2017-18-17). Model A300C4-620 airplanes
are not certificated by the FAA and are not included on the U.S. type
certificate data sheet; this AD therefore does not include those
airplanes in the applicability.
    This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that the
material used to manufacture the upper frame feet was changed and
negatively affected the fatigue life of the frame feet, and a
determination that more work is required for certain airplanes that
were previously modified. The FAA is proposing this AD to address
cracking of

the center section of the fuselage, which could result in a ruptured
frame foot and reduced structural integrity of the airplane. See the
MCAI for additional background information.

Explanation of Retained Requirements

    Although this proposed AD does not explicitly restate the
requirements of AD 2017-18-17, this proposed AD would retain all of the
requirements of AD 2017-18-17. Those requirements are referenced in
EASA AD 2020-0051, which, in turn, is referenced in paragraph (g) of
this proposed AD.

Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2020-0051 describes procedures for modifying certain
fuselage frames; a repair on certain modified airplanes; and, for
certain airplanes, an inspection to determine if a rotating probe
inspection was performed prior to oversizing of the open-holes,
contacting the manufacturer for post-modification work instructions,
and repair. This material is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in EASA AD 2020-0051 described previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a
process to use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information
for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has
since coordinated with other manufacturers and civil aviation
authorities (CAAs) to use this process. As a result, EASA AD 2020-0051
will be incorporated by reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed
AD would, therefore, require compliance with EASA AD 2020-0051 in its
entirety, through that incorporation, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular
section in the EASA AD does not mean that operators need comply only
with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to
``all required actions and compliance times,'' compliance with this AD
requirement is not limited to the section titled ``Required Action(s)
and Compliance Time(s)'' in the EASA AD. Service information specified
in EASA AD 2020-0051 that is required for compliance with EASA AD 2020-
0051 will be available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0464 after the FAA
final rule is published.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 65 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                    Labor cost        Parts cost      Cost per product        operators
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Retained actions from AD 2017-18-  Up to 235 work-             $23,000  Up to $42,975......  Up to $2,793,375.
 17.                                hours x $85 per
                                    hour = $19,975.
New proposed actions.............  1 work-hour x $85                 0  $85................  $5,525.
                                    per hour = $85.
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    The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable us to
provide cost estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this
proposed AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA has determined that this proposed AD would not have
federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD
would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2017-18-17, Amendment 39-19026 (82 FR 43160, September 14, 2017), and
adding the following new AD:

Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2020-0464; Product Identifier 2020-NM-
040-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments by July 23, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2017-18-17, Amendment 39-19026 (82 FR 43160,
September 14, 2017) (``AD 2017-18-17'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-603, A300 B4-
620, A300 B4-622, A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-622R, A300 F4-605R, A300 F4-
622R, and A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, certificated in any
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the material
used to manufacture the upper frame feet was changed and negatively
affected the fatigue life of the frame feet, and a determination
that more work is required for certain airplanes that were
previously modified. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking
of the center section of the fuselage, which could result in a
ruptured frame foot and reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2020-0051, dated March 11, 2020 (``EASA AD 2020-0051'').

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0051

    (1) Where EASA AD 2020-0051 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0051 does not apply
to this AD.
    (3) For airplanes on which the modification specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A300-53-6178 has been done: Where paragraph (4) of
EASA AD 2020-0051 specifies to do certain actions ``no later than 6
months (estimated by projection of airplane usage) prior to
exceeding 24,500 flight cycles or 42,700 flight hours, whichever
occurs first, after Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6178 embodiment
(at any revision),'' this AD requires doing those actions prior to
exceeding 24,100 total flight cycles or 42,000 total flight hours,
whichever occurs first after doing the modification.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>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.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus
SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020-0051 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, RC
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For information about EASA AD 2020-0051, contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 89990
6017; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet: www.easa.europa.eu. You
may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. This material may be
found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2020-0464.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Issued on June 1, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-325, OMB Control No. 3235-0385]

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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

Extension:
    Rule 15g-9

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget (``OMB'') a request for extension of the previously approved
collection of information discussed below.
    Section 15(c)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C.
78a et seq.) (the ``Exchange Act'') authorizes the Commission to
promulgate rules that prescribe means reasonably designed to prevent
fraudulent, deceptive, or manipulative practices in connection with
over-the-counter (``OTC'') securities transactions. Pursuant to this
authority, the Commission in 1989 adopted Rule 15a-6, which was
subsequently redesignated as Rule 15g-9, 17 CFR 240.15g-9 (the
``Rule''). The Rule requires broker-dealers to produce a written
suitability determination for, and to obtain a written customer
agreement to, certain recommended transactions in penny stocks that are
not registered on a national securities exchange, and whose issuers do
not meet certain minimum financial standards. The Rule is intended to
prevent the indiscriminate use by broker-dealers of fraudulent, high
pressure telephone sales campaigns to sell penny stocks to
unsophisticated customers.
    The Commission staff estimates that there are approximately 198
broker-dealers subject to the Rule. The burden of the Rule on a
respondent varies widely depending on the frequency with which new
customers are solicited. On the average for all respondents, the staff
has estimated that respondents process three new customers per week, or
approximately 156 new customer suitability determinations per year. We
also estimate that a broker-dealer would expend approximately one-half
hour per new customer in obtaining, reviewing, and processing
(including transmitting to the customer) the information required by
Rule 15g-9, and each respondent would consequently spend 78 hours
annually (156 customers x .5 hours) obtaining the information required
in the rule. We determined, based on the estimate of 198 broker-dealer
respondents, that the current annual burden of Rule 15g-9 is 15,444
hours (198 respondents x 78 hours).

    The broker-dealer must keep the written suitability determination
and customer agreement required by the Rule for at least three years.
Completing the suitability determination and obtaining the customer
agreement in writing is mandatory for broker-dealers who effect
transactions in penny stocks and do not qualify for an exemption, but
does not involve the collection of confidential information.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information under the PRA unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number.
    The public may view background documentation for this information
collection at the following Web site: www.reginfo.gov. Comments should
be directed to (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office Building,
Washington, DC 20503 or by sending an email to:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and (ii) Pamela Dyson, Director/Chief
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi
Pavlik-Simon, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, or by sending an
email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Comments must be submitted to OMB within
30 days of this notice.

    Dated: September 12, 2017.
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2020-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2014

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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

DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before June 11, 2020.

ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report
for each community are available for inspection at both the online
location https://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata and the
respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below.
Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each
community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at
https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.
    You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-2014, to
Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance
and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC
20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering
Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email)
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Map Information
eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA proposes to make flood hazard
determinations for each community listed below, in accordance with
section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C.
4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a).
    These proposed flood hazard determinations, together with the
floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum
that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the
community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent
in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any
time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies
established by other Federal, State, or regional entities. These flood
hazard determinations are used to meet the floodplain management
requirements of the NFIP and are used to calculate the appropriate
flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after the FIRM
and FIS report become effective.
    The communities affected by the flood hazard determinations are
provided in the tables below. Any request for reconsideration of the
revised flood hazard information shown on the Preliminary FIRM and FIS
report that satisfies the data requirements outlined in 44 CFR 67.6(b)
is considered an appeal. Comments unrelated to the flood hazard
determinations also will be considered before the FIRM and FIS report
become effective.
    Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is available to
communities in support of the appeal resolution process. SRPs are
independent panels of experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and other
pertinent sciences established to review conflicting scientific and
technical data and provide recommendations for resolution. Use of the
SRP only may be exercised after FEMA and local communities have been

engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days
without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Additional
information regarding the SRP process can be found online at https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_overview.pdf.
    The watersheds and/or communities affected are listed in the tables
below. The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, FIS report for each
community are available for inspection at both the online location
https://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata and the respective
Community Map Repository address listed in the tables. For communities
with multiple ongoing Preliminary studies, the studies can be
identified by the unique project number and Preliminary FIRM date
listed in the tables. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS
report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map
Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.

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

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

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                                             Community map repository
               Community                             address
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              Dickinson County, Iowa and Incorporated Areas
          Project: 16-07-2213S Preliminary Date: June 26, 2019
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City of Arnolds Park...................  City Hall, 156 North Highway
                                          71, Arnolds Park, IA 51331.
City of Lake Park......................  City Hall, 217 North Market
                                          Street, Lake Park, IA 51347.
City of Milford........................  City Hall, 806 North Avenue,
                                          Suite 1, Milford, IA 51351.
City of Okoboji........................  City Hall, 1322 Highway 71
                                          North, Okoboji, IA 51355.
City of Orleans........................  Dickinson County Courthouse,
                                          1802 Hill Avenue, Suite 2101,
                                          Spirit Lake, IA 51360.
City of Spirit Lake....................  City Hall, 1803 Hill Avenue,
                                          Spirit Lake, IA 51360.
City of Wahpeton.......................  Wahpeton City Hall, 1201 Dakota
                                          Drive, Milford, IA 51351.
City of West Okoboji...................  West Okoboji City Hall, 501
                                          Terrace Park Boulevard,
                                          Milford, IA 51351.
Unincorporated Areas of Dickinson        Dickinson County Courthouse,
 County.                                  1802 Hill Avenue, Suite 2101,
                                          Spirit Lake, IA 51360.
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             Ellsworth County, Kansas and Incorporated Areas
         Project: 17-07-0009S Preliminary Date: August 14, 2019
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City of Holyrood.......................  City Hall, 110 South Main
                                          Street, Holyrood, KS 67450.
City of Lorraine.......................  City Hall, 334 North Main
                                          Street, Lorraine, KS 67459.
Unincorporated Areas of Ellsworth        Ellsworth County Courthouse,
 County.                                  210 North Kansas Avenue,
                                          Ellsworth, KS 67439.
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               Rice County, Kansas and Incorporated Areas
        Project: 12-07-0333S Preliminary Date: September 12, 2019
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City of Bushton........................  City Hall, 217 South Main
                                          Street, Bushton, KS 67427.
City of Chase..........................  City Hall, 507 Main Street,
                                          Chase, KS 67524.
City of Frederick......................  Rice County Planning and
                                          Zoning, 460 North Logan
                                          Avenue, Lyons, KS 67554.
City of Geneseo........................  City Hall, 802 Silver Avenue,
                                          Geneseo, KS 67444.
City of Little River...................  City Hall, 125 Main Street,
                                          Little River, KS 67457.
City of Lyons..........................  City Hall, 217 East Avenue
                                          South, Lyons, KS 67554.
City of Raymond........................  City Hall, 105 West 4th Street,
                                          Raymond, KS 67573.
City of Sterling.......................  City Hall, 114 North Broadway,
                                          Sterling, KS 67579.
Unincorporated Areas of Rice County....  Rice County Planning and
                                          Zoning, 460 North Logan
                                          Avenue, Lyons, KS 67554.
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[Notices]
[Page 34734]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER21-2149-000]

Minco Wind Energy II, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial
Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Minco Wind Energy II, LLC's application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such
application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is July 13, 2021.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://www.ferc.gov) using
the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: June 23, 2021.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Study on the Use of Cell Phones On Board Aircraft

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-95)
directed the Administrator of the FAA to conduct a study on the impact
of the use of cell phones for voice communications in an aircraft
during a flight in scheduled air transportation. A draft report on this
study is currently available for review and public comment at http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/draft_docs/.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before November 5, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified as Cell Phone Study Comments using
any of the following methods:
     E-Mail: Send comments to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     Mail: Send comments to Avionics Maintenance Branch, AFS-
360, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.
     Fax: Fax comments to<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions concerning this action,
contact David B. Walen, Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor for
Aircraft Electromagnetic Compatibility, Aviation Safety, Federal
Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington
98057; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Background

    The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 \1\ directed the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a study on the impact
of the use of cell phones for voice communications in scheduled
passenger air transportation and provide a 60-day opportunity for
public comment. The Act also requires the FAA to report to Congress on
the results of the study by Nov 10, 2012. Air carriers do not allow the
use of cell phones on their airplanes in flight in US airspace, because
Federal Communications Commission regulations prohibit the use of
certain classes of cell phones while airborne.\2\ FAA guidance \3\
supports this airborne restriction because of the potential for cell
phone interference to aircraft systems and equipment.
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    \1\ FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, H.R. 658.
    \2\ 47 CFR 22.925.
    \3\ FAA Advisory Circular 91.21-1B, Use of Portable Electronic
Devices Aboard Aircraft, August 25, 2006.
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    The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 section 410 directed
the FAA to conduct a study on the impact of the use of cell phones for
voice communications in scheduled passenger air transportation. The
study included--
    (1) A review of foreign government and air carrier policies on the
use of cell phones during flight;
    (2) A review of the extent to which passengers use cell phones for
voice communications during flight; and
    (3) A summary of any impacts of cell phone use during flight on
safety, the quality of the flight experience of passengers, and flight
attendants.
    FAA requested information on these subjects from the national
aviation authorities that have approved the installation of on-board
cell phone base stations, and allowed the use of cell phones in flight
on aircraft equipped with these base stations. The responses from these
national aviation authorities were documented in the FAA report to
address the requirements of FAA Modernization and Reform Act section
410.
    In accordance with the Congressional direction, a report on this
study is available for review and public comment at http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/draft_docs/.

Considerations for Comment

    The FAA Modernization and Reform Act section 410 does not direct
FAA or FCC to change the existing policies and regulations that govern
the use of cell phones in flight. However, this study provides factual
information on the experience of airlines and the national aviation
authorities that allow the use of cell phones in flight. Any future
rulemaking related to airborne cell phone use will consider this study.
    The FAA is interested in obtaining comments on the report that
documents the study on the use of cell phones on passenger aircraft. We
are soliciting comments in the following general areas:
     Information from aircraft operators that may not have been
provided in the responses from the national aviation authorities;
     Flight attendant and pilot experience with cell phone use
on aircraft equipped with on-board cell phone base stations;
     Passenger experience on aircraft equipped with on-board
cell phone base stations.

Request for Comments

    The FAA invites interested persons to submit written comments,
data, or views. The agency also invites comments relating to the
economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might
result from changes in our current policy. The most helpful comments
reference a specific area of concern, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include supporting data. Commenters should
submit their comment(s) only once, in either written or electronic
form, to ensure there is no duplication.
    The FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the
closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after
the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The FAA will summarize the comments
received in a final revision of the cell phone study.
    Proprietary or Confidential Business Information: Proprietary or
confidential business information must be sent or delivered directly to
the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this document, and marked as proprietary or confidential. If submitting
information on a disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD
ROM, and identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific
information that is proprietary or confidential.
    Under 14 CFR 11.35(b), the FAA is aware of proprietary information
filed with a comment and does not make it publically available. It is
held in a separate file to which the public does not have access. If
the FAA receives a request to examine or copy this information, it
treats it as any other request under the Freedom of Information Act (5
U.S.C. 552). The FAA processes such a request under Department of
Transportation procedures found in 49 CFR part 7.

    Issued in Washington, DC on August 30, 2012.
Susan J. M. Cabler,
Asst. Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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