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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0134]

Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research eSubmitter Pilot
Evaluation Program for Source Plasma Establishments

AGENCY:  Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION:  Notice.

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SUMMARY:  The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Center for
Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) is announcing an invitation to
participate in a pilot evaluation program for CBER's eSubmitter Program
(eSubmitter). CBER's eSubmitter has been customized as an automated
biologics license application (BLA) and BLA supplement (BLS) submission
system for blood and blood components. Participation in the pilot
program is open to blood establishments that collect Source Plasma. The
pilot program is intended to provide industry and CBER regulatory
review staff the opportunity to evaluate the eSubmitter system and
determine if it facilitates the BLA/BLS submission process. The purpose
of this notice is to invite blood establishments that collect Source
Plasma to submit a request to CBER if they are interested in
participating in this pilot program.

DATES:  Submit a written or electronic request for participation in
this program by April 27, 2009. You should include the following
information in your request: contact name, contact phone number, e-mail
address, name of the establishment, address, and license number (if
applicable).

ADDRESSES:  If you are interested in participating in this program, you
should submit a request to participate in the program to the Division
of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630
Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic requests
to http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Lore Fields, Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research (HFM-375), Food and Drug Administration, 1401
Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852-1448,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>, or e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    CBER regulates certain biological products, including blood and
blood products, and is committed to advancing the public health through
innovative activities that help ensure the safety, effectiveness and
timely delivery of these products to patients. Further, CBER seeks to
continuously enhance and update review efficiency and quality, and the
quality of its regulatory efforts and interactions, by providing CBER
staff and industry with improved processes. In support of this goal,
CBER has participated in the FDA development of a computer-assisted
automated BLA/BLS submission program called eSubmitter to improve the
process for providing certain regulatory submissions to FDA. The
eSubmitter will include programs to submit applications for licensure,
supplements to an approved license, and amendments to pending
applications or supplements.

II. The eSubmitter Pilot Evaluation Program Expectations

    The eSubmitter pilot evaluation program is expected to last
approximately 6 months. During this period of time, participants will
complete BLA/BLS regulatory submissions using the eSubmitter template
developed at CBER for use by Source Plasma establishments. The
eSubmitter was developed using the same review criteria for
applications for these products as currently used in the BLA/BLS review
process at CBER. During the BLA/BLS submission process, the
participants will enter the requested information into the eSubmitter
tool and attach requested documents as an Adobe document (pdf format).
This information will be saved onto a CD-ROM and mailed to CBER for
review. Paper copies of submissions will not be required. CBER will
review the information provided on the CD-ROM and the attachments
according to current managed review procedures.
    During the BLA/BLS submission process, CBER staff will be available
to answer any questions or concerns that may arise. As each submission
is completed, the users will be asked to comment on the eSubmitter
program. These discussions will assist CBER in the final development
and release of this electronic tool for use by industry.

III. Requests for Participation

    Requests to participate in the eSubmitter pilot are to be
identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of
this document. Once requests for participation are received, FDA will
contact interested establishments to discuss the pilot program.

    Dated: March 20, 2009.
Jeffrey Shuren,
Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning.
[FR Doc. E9-6687 Filed 3-25-09; 8:45 am]

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[Notices]
[Pages 80364-80365]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-185, OMB Control No. 3235-0238]

Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Form N-6F

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

    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 (the ``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the
collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to
submit this existing collection of information to the Office of
Management and Budget for extension and approval.
    The title for the collection of information is ``Form N-6F (17 CFR
274.15), Notice of Intent to Elect to be Subject to Sections 55 through
65 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.'' The purpose of Form N-6F is
to notify the Commission of a company's intent to file a notification
of election to become subject to Sections 55 through 65 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-1 et seq.) (``1940
Act''). Certain companies may have to make a filing with the Commission
before they are ready to elect to be regulated as a business
development company.\1\ A company that is excluded from the definition
of ``investment company'' by Section 3(c)(1) because it has fewer than
one hundred shareholders and is not making a public offering of its
securities may lose such an exclusion solely because it proposes to
make a public offering of securities as a business development company.
Such company, under certain conditions, would not lose its exclusion if
it notifies the Commission on Form N-6F of its intent to make an
election to be regulated as a business development company. The company
only has to file a Form N-6F once.
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    \1\ A company might not be prepared to elect to be subject to
Sections 55 through 65 of the 1940 Act because its capital structure
or management compensation plan is not yet in compliance with the
requirements of those sections.
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    The Commission estimates that on average approximately 9 companies
file these notifications each year. Each of those companies need only
make a single filing of Form N-6F. The Commission further estimates
that this information collection imposes burden of 0.5 hours, resulting
in a total annual

PRA burden of 4.5 hours. Based on the estimated wage rate, the total
cost to the industry of the hour burden for complying with Form N-6F
would be approximately $1,912.50.
    The collection of information under Form N-6F is mandatory. The
information provided under the form is not kept confidential. 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.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Commission, including whether the information
shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's
estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected;
and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will
be given to comments and suggestions submitted by January 16, 2024.
    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.
    Please direct your written comments to: David Bottom, Acting
Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission,
c/o John Pezzullo, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 or send an
email to: [email protected].

    Dated: November 14, 2023.
Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-25478 Filed 11-16-23; 8:45 am]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copy Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC
20549-0213.

Extension:
    Form N-54A; SEC File No. 270-182; OMB Control No. 3235-0237.

    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 (the ``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the
collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to
submit this existing collection of information to the Office of
Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval.
    Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-1 et seq.)
(the ``Investment Company Act''), certain investment companies can
elect to be regulated as business development companies, as defined in
Section 2(a)(48) of the Investment Company Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-
2(a)(48)). Under Section 54(a) of the Investment Company Act (15 U.S.C.
80a-53(a)), any company defined in Section 2(a)(48)(A) and (B) may
elect to be subject to the provisions of Sections 55 through 65 of the
Investment Company Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-54 to 80a-64) by filing with the
Commission a notification of election, if such company has: (1) A class
of equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (``Exchange Act''); or (2)
filed a registration statement pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange
Act for a class of equity securities. The Commission has adopted Form
N-54A (17 CFR 274.53) as the form for notification of election to be
regulated as business development companies.
    The purpose of Form N-54A is to notify the Commission that the
investment company making the notification elects to be subject to
Sections 55 through 65 of the Investment Company Act, enabling the
Commission to administer those provisions of the Investment Company Act
to such companies.
    The Commission estimates that on average approximately seven
business development companies file these notifications each year. Each
of those business development companies need only make a single filing
of Form N-54A. The Commission further estimates that this information
collection imposes a burden of 0.5 hours, resulting in a total annual
time burden of 3.5 hours. Based on the estimated wage rate, the total
cost to the business development company industry of the hour burden
for complying with Form N-54A would be approximately $1,120.
    The collection of information under Form N-54A is mandatory. The
information provided under the form is not kept confidential. 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.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of
the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will
be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60
days of this publication.
    Please direct your written comments to Thomas Bayer, Director/Chief
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi
Pavlik-Simon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312; or send an
e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: July 7, 2011.
Cathy H. Ahn,
Deputy Secretary.
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"Johansson, Robert"<EMAIL_ADDRESS> 11/30/2007 12:29 PM

To

Janet Cakir/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Ron Evans/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA

cc

"Baer, Mitchell"<EMAIL_ADDRESS>"King, Heidi R." <EMAIL_ADDRESS> Subject

FW: Dec 5 Call on the Ozone Naaqs RIA

Hi Ron and Janet,

I asked for more specificity on the request for information that DOE has

asked for.

I believe you are planning to discuss next Thursday the status of this

request.

Thanks. Rob

DOE would like to see a list of the control measures incorporated into

the RIA analyses for all options being considered by EPA (.070, .075,

.079,

.065) for every city/metropolitan area for all source categories and the

costs for these controls.

DOE would also like to see the "additional" unidentified emission

reductions for those cities/metropolitan areas that could not attain any

of these options in the EPA analyses through the application of all

possible control measures (the emissions that go into the extrapolated

costs calculations).


[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 14, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 51022-51026]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19607]

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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 14, 2021 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0283; Project Identifier 2018-SW-045-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening
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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an earlier proposal for certain Leonardo
S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This action revises the
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by expanding the required actions.
This proposed AD would require various inspections of certain main
rotor (MR) dampers, as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency
(now European Union Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) AD, which is
proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). This proposed AD would
also require reducing the torque of the MR damper hub attachment bolts,
installing a special washer, installing a certain part-numbered MR
damper, and prohibit installing other part-numbered MR dampers. The FAA
is proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Since these actions would impose an
additional burden over those in the NPRM, the FAA is requesting
comments on this SNPRM.

DATES: The comment period for the NPRM published in the Federal
Register on March 31, 2020 (85 FR 17788), is reopened.
    The FAA must receive comments on this SNPRM by October 29, 2021.

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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For material that is proposed for IBR in this AD, contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may
find this material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
You may view this material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX
76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in the AD docket on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2020-0283.

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-
0283; 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 SNPRM, 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: Matt Fuller, AD Program Manager,
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Unit, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
76177; telephone<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 ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-0283; Project Identifier
2018-SW-045-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this proposal.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this SNPRM contain
commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as
private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or
responsive to this SNPRM, it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked
submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed
in the public docket of this SNPRM. Submissions containing CBI should
be sent to Matt Fuller, AD Program Manager, General Aviation &
Rotorcraft Unit, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone
(817) 222-5110; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Any commentary that the
FAA receives that is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed
in the public docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    The FAA issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that
would apply to certain serial-numbered Leonardo S.p.A. Model AB139 and
AW139 helicopters with an MR damper part number (P/N) 3G6220V01351,
3G6220V01352, or 3G6220V01353

installed. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2020
(85 FR 17788). In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require, for an
affected helicopter with MR damper P/N 3G6220V01351, 3G6220V01352, or
3G6220V01353 installed, reducing the installation torque of each hub
attachment bolt for each MR damper. For an affected helicopter with MR
damper P/N 3G6220V01351 or 3G6220V01352 installed, the NPRM proposed to
require: Repetitively inspecting the MR damper rod end (rod end) and MR
damper body end (body end) for a crack; dye penetrant inspecting or
eddy current inspecting certain rod and body ends for a crack;
repetitively inspecting the rod and body end bearings for rotation in
the damper seat and for misaligned slippage marks; repetitively
inspecting the rod end broached ring nut; and repetitively inspecting
the bearing friction torque value of the body and rod ends, and the MR
damper anti-rotation block. Depending on the results of the various
inspections, the NPRM proposed to require removing a part from service
or replacing a part. For an affected helicopter with MR damper P/N
3G6220V01351 or 3G6220V01352 installed, the NPRM also proposed to
require inspecting each rod end to determine if special washer P/N
3G6220A05052 is installed, and depending on the results, aligning the
rod ends and broached rings, replacing any broached ring that cannot be
aligned, inspecting the broached rings for wear and damage, and
replacing the broached ring and installing a special washer. Lastly,
the NPRM proposed to require installing MR damper P/N 3G220V01353,
prohibit installing MR damper P/N 3G6220V01351 and P/N 3G6220V01352 on
any helicopter, and allow the installation of MR damper P/N 3G220V01353
to constitute terminating action for all of the proposed repetitive
required actions.
    The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD 2018-0112R1, dated June 4, 2018
(EASA AD 2018-0112R1), which is the most recent of a series of ADs
issued by EASA, the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for certain Leonardo
S.p.A. Helicopters (formerly Finmeccanica S.p.A., Helicopter Division
(FHD), AgustaWestland S.p.A., Agusta S.p.A.), AgustaWestland
Philadelphia Corporation (formerly Agusta Aerospace Corporation) Model
AB139 and AW139 helicopters. EASA advises of multiple failures of MR
damper P/Ns 3G6220V01351 and 3G6220V01352. EASA states that in some
cases these failures occurred at the eye end and body lugs resulting in
disconnection of the MR damper in-flight. EASA further states that a
combination of factors, including cracks on the MR damper rod end and
body end and in-service failure of the eye end and body lugs may have
contributed to the MR damper disconnections. Information issued by
Leonardo Helicopters advises of MR damper cracking, loose rod ends,
bearing rotation in the damper seat, and damage, incorrect engagement,
and misalignment of the lag damper broached ring nut, particularly the
broached ring teeth and the damper piston slots.
    EASA states that this condition could result in loss of the lead-
lag damping function of the MR blade, damage to adjacent critical rotor
components, and subsequent reduced control of the helicopter.
Accordingly, EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires various one-time and
repetitive inspections of the MR damper, a torque check of the damper
body end, and replacing any MR damper with a crack or that fails the
torque check. EASA AD 2018-0112R1 also requires replacing MR damper P/N
3G6220V01351 and 3G6220V01352 with P/N 3G220V01353, as additional tests
determined that MR damper P/N 3G220V01353 does not need to be subject
to inspections for cracks, provided it is removed from service before
it reaches its retirement life.

Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued

    Since the NPRM was issued, the FAA identified an action required by
EASA AD 2018-0112R1 that was inadvertently omitted in the NPRM and
incorrect thresholds for different actions proposed in the NPRM. The
NPRM omitted the one-time dye penetrant inspection for any MR dampers
that have accumulated 300 or more total hours time-in-service (TIS).
The NPRM also stated incorrect thresholds to inspect each rod end
bearing and body end bearing for rotation. The NPRM proposed to require
those inspections based on the total hours TIS accumulated by the MR
damper, when the thresholds for those inspections should have been
based on the total hours TIS accumulated by the rod end and body end,
independently. This SNPRM makes those updates.
    The NPRM also inadvertently omitted the option to accomplish an
eddy current inspection for some inspections. This SNPRM adds that
alternative for those inspections.
    Lastly, this SNPRM utilizes the FAA's new practice of proposing to
incorporate EASA AD 2018-0112R1 by reference.

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this proposed AD. The FAA has considered the comment
received.

Request To Reduce the Applicability

    One commenter requested removing MR damper P/N 3G6220V01353 from
the applicability. The commenter stated that the only requirement in
this AD for that P/N is to reduce the torque on the body end of the MR
damper and that procedures for this are available in the Interactive
Electronic Technical Publications (IETP). The commenter asked if the
intent is to capture any MR damper P/N 3G6220V01353 installed prior to
the current IETP revisions with an incorrect torque. The commenter
further stated that part II of Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service
Bulletin No. 139-452, Revision B, dated April 10, 2018 (ASB 139-452 Rev
B), is not applicable to MR damper P/N 3G6220V01353.
    The FAA disagrees. The commenter is correct that part II of ASB
139-452 Rev B is not applicable to MR damper P/N 3G6220V01353; however,
part I of ASB 139-452 Rev B, which specifies procedures to reduce the
torque of the nut on the bolt attaching each MR damper to the MR hub,
is applicable to MR damper P/N 3G6220V01353. Additionally, the FAA
appreciates that while the procedures to reduce that torque may now be
available in the IETP, not all operators are required to accomplish
manufacturer's maintenance procedures. Where the FAA has determined
that procedures, including manufacturer's maintenance procedures, are
necessary to correct an unsafe condition, the FAA must issue an AD.

FAA's Determination

    These products have been approved by the aviation authority of
another country, and are approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to the bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in EASA AD
2018-0112R1 referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD after
evaluating all the relevant information and determining the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other
products of these same type designs.
    Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
result, the FAA has determined that it is necessary to reopen the
comment period to provide additional opportunity for the public to
comment on this SNPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires reducing the installation torque of
the bolts affixing each affected MR damper to the MR hub. For certain
affected MR dampers, EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires a one-time dye
penetrant inspection of the rod and body ends, and a repetitive
detailed visual inspection of the rod and body ends. EASA AD 2018-
0112R1 allows an eddy current inspection as an alternative to those
inspections. For certain affected MR dampers, EASA AD 2018-0112R1 also
requires repetitively inspecting the rod and body end bearings for
rotation, visually inspecting the rod end broached ring nut,
accomplishing a bearing friction inspection of the body and rod end
bearings, and a detailed inspection of the anti-rotation block. EASA AD
2018-0112R1 also requires a one-time visual inspection of certain
affected MR damper rod end installations and a torque check of the MR
damper broached ring nut. For certain affected MR dampers, EASA AD
2018-0112R1 requires replacing any special washer P/N 3G6220A05051 with
a new washer P/N 3G6220A05052. If there is a crack or damage detected
in any inspection, EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires contacting Leonardo
and, if the discrepancy is confirmed, replacing the MR damper. EASA AD
2018-0112R1 also requires corrective actions if any discrepancy is
detected in the inspections for rotation, friction, and torque. EASA AD
2018-0112R1 allows installing MR damper P/N 3G6220V01353 on a
helicopter, provided that it is installed using the correct torque
values. Lastly, EASA AD 2018-0112R1 prohibits installing MR damper P/N
3G6220V01351 and P/N 3G6220V01352 on any helicopter.
    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.

Proposed AD Requirements of This SNPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in EASA AD 2018-0112R1, described previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD and except as discussed under ``Differences
Between this Proposed AD and the EASA AD.''

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the
FAA proposes to incorporate EASA AD 2018-0112R1 by reference in the FAA
final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with
EASA AD 2018-0112R1 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 EASA AD 2018-0112R1 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 EASA AD 2018-
0112R1. Service information referenced in EASA AD 2018-0112R1 for
compliance will be available at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0283 after the FAA final
rule is published.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD

    Where EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires the compliance time of after the
last flight (ALF) of the day inspection, this proposed AD would require
the compliance time of before the first flight of the day. Some
compliance times in EASA AD 2018-0112R1 are on condition of part
removal or replacement, whereas this proposed AD would not include
those compliance times. EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires a torque check of
the MR damper broached ring nut, whereas this proposed AD would require
a torque inspection instead to clarify that the action must be
accomplished by a mechanic that meets the requirements of 14 CFR part
65 subpart D. EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires making sure that there are
no scratches or dents on the rod end, however it does not state
corrective action for this requirement; this proposed AD would require
removing the rod end from service if there is a scratch or dent on the
rod end. Where EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires contacting Leonardo and
replacing the MR damper with a serviceable part, this proposed would
require replacing or removing parts from service instead. Where EASA AD
2018-0112R1 requires accomplishing applicable corrective action(s) as
specified in, and in accordance with, the instructions in service
information, this proposed AD would require removing parts from service
for some of the corrective actions instead. Where EASA AD 2018-0112R1
requires a one-time dye penetrant inspection of certain rod ends when
installed, this proposed AD would not. Instead, this proposed AD would
prohibit installing certain rod ends that are not marked with a black
dot and therefore have not been inspected.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 126 helicopters of U.S. Registry. Labor rates are estimated at
$85 per work-hour. Based on these numbers, the FAA estimates the
following costs to comply with this proposed AD.
    Performing the MR damper inspections would take about 24 work-
hours, for an estimated cost of $2,040 per helicopter and $257,040 for
the U.S. fleet, per inspection cycle.
    Replacing a rod end would take about 3 work-hours and parts would
cost about $500, for an estimated cost of $755 per rod end. Replacing a
broached ring and broached ring nut would take about 3 work-hours and
parts would cost about $125, for an estimated cost of $380 per broached
ring and broached ring nut. Replacing an anti-rotation block would take
about 3 work-hours and parts would cost about $50, for an estimated
cost of $305 per anti-rotation block. Replacing an MR damper would take
about 2 work-hours and parts would cost about $18,000, for an estimated
cost of $18,170 per MR damper.

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 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) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
     (3) Would 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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

    Leonardo S.p.a.: Docket No. FAA-2020-0283; Project Identifier
2018-SW-045-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments by October 29, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139
helicopters, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Aviation Safety Agency (now European Union Aviation Safety Agency)
(EASA) AD 2018-0112R1, dated June 4, 2018 (EASA AD 2018-0112R1).

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6200, Main Rotor
System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of failed main rotor (MR)
dampers. The FAA is issuing this AD to address a crack in an MR
damper. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in
seizure of the MR damper, detachment of the MR damper in-flight, and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

(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, EASA AD 2018-0112R1.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2018-0112R1

    (1) Where EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires compliance in terms of
flight hours (FH), this AD requires using hours time-in-service
(TIS).
    (2) Where EASA AD 2018-0112R1 refers to FH accumulated by a part
since new (first installation on a helicopter) or since overhaul,
this AD requires using total hours TIS.
    (3) Where EASA AD 2018-0112R1 refers to its effective date; May
10, 2016 (the effective date of EASA AD 2016-0087, dated May 3,
2016); July 28, 2016 (the effective date of EASA AD 2016-0140, dated
July 14, 2016); or September 11, 2017 (the effective date of EASA AD
2017-0160, dated August 28, 2017), this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
    (4) Where EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires the compliance time of
during an ``after the last flight (ALF) of the day inspection,''
this AD requires the compliance time of before the first flight of
the day.
    (5) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2018-
0112R1 specifies using a magnifying glass, this AD requires using a
5X or higher power magnifying glass.
    (6) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2018-
0112R1 specifies discarding parts, this AD requires removing those
parts from service.
    (7) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires
compliance within 30 FH after 10 May 2016 (the effective date of
EASA AD 2016-0087, dated May 3, 2016), or at the first MR damper
removal, whichever occurs first, for a MR damper that has
accumulated 300 or more FH, this AD requires compliance within 30
hours TIS after the effective date of this AD for a MR damper that
has accumulated 300 or more total hours TIS.
    (8) This AD does not require the actions required by paragraph
(3) of EASA AD 2018-0112R1.
    (9) Where paragraph (8) of EASA AD 2018-0112R1 refers to having
a serial number (S/N) specified in Part V of FHD BT 139-450, this AD
requires the actions of that paragraph for helicopters with an MR
damper part number (P/N) 3G6220V01351 or 3G6220V01352 with an S/N up
to MCR8086 inclusive, installed, that has accumulated less than 600
total hours TIS.
    (10) Where paragraph (10) of EASA AD 2018-0112R1 refers to
having an S/N specified in in Part VII of FHD BT 139-450, this AD
requires the actions of that paragraph for helicopters with:
    (i) MR damper P/N 3G6220V01351 or 3G6220V01352 with an S/N up to
MCR8764 inclusive, and with rod end P/N M006-01H004-041, -045, or -
053, installed, except MR dampers confirmed of having 60-80 Nm
applied and MR dampers marked with ``BT 139-446 Part II'' or ``BT
139-446 Part III'' on the logcard; or
    (ii) MR damper P/N 3G6220V01351 or 3G6220V01352 that has had the
damper rod end assembly removed before the issuance of ``BT 139-
446'' installed, even if it has an S/N higher than MCR8764 or it has
been confirmed of having 60-80 Nm applied.

    Note 1 to paragraph (h)(10):  MR dampers confirmed of having 60-
80 Nm applied are listed in Table 1 (two pages) of Annex A, of
Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. 139-450, Revision D,
dated May 28, 2019.

    (11) Where paragraph (10) of EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires a
torque check, this AD requires a torque inspection.
    (12) Where the service information referenced in paragraph (10)
of EASA AD 2018-0112R1 specifies making sure that there are not
scratches or dents on the rod end, this AD requires, before further
flight, removing the rod end from service if there is a scratch or
dent on the rod end.
    (13) Where paragraph (12) of EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires
contacting Leonardo and replacing the MR damper with a serviceable
part, this AD does not. This AD requires the following:
    (i) If there is a crack in an MR damper body end, before further
flight, replace the MR damper.
    (ii) If there is a crack in an MR damper rod end, before further
flight, remove the MR damper rod end from service.
    (iii) If there is damage in any teeth of a rod end broached ring
nut or damper piston slot, or if the engagement or alignment is not
correct, before further flight, remove the rod end broached ring nut
from service.
    (14) Paragraph (13) of EASA AD 2018-0112R1 requires
accomplishing the applicable corrective action(s) as specified in,
and in accordance with, the instructions of FHD BT 139-450 or FHD BT
139-452, as applicable, except where:
    (i) If there is any bearing seat rotation or misaligned slippage
mark in the MR damper rod end, this AD requires, before further
flight, removing the MR damper rod end from service.
    (ii) If the MR damper rod end torque value is more than 30.0 Nm
(265.5 in lb), this AD requires, before further flight, removing the
MR damper rod end from service.
    (iii) If any MR damper anti-rotation block dimension measurement
exceeds allowable limits, this AD requires, before further flight,
removing the anti-rotation block from service.
    (15) This AD does not mandate compliance with the ``Remarks''
section of EASA AD 2018-0112R1.

(i) Parts Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, do not install an MR damper
rod end P/N M006-

01H004-041, M006-01H004-045, or M006-01H004-053 on any helicopter,
unless it is marked with a black dot indicating that it has passed
inspections specified by Leonardo Helicopters BT 139-450.

(j) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2018-
0112R1 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer,
this AD does not include that requirement.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, 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 manager of the International Validation Branch, send
it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(l) Related Information

    (1) For EASA AD 2018-0112R1, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer
3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may view this
material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(817) 222-5110. This material may be found in the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-0283.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Matt Fuller, AD
Program Manager, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Unit, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood
Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Issued on September 7, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-19607 Filed 9-13-21; 8:45 am]
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