[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 67 (Monday, April 10, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 17175-17177]
[FR Doc No: 2017-07128]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 174 and 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0006; FRL-9959-61]

Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of
Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of filing of petitions and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the Agency's receipt of several
initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the

establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide
chemicals in or on various commodities.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 10, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket
identification (ID) number and the pesticide petition number (PP) of
interest as shown in the body of this document, by one of the following
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. Additional
instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more
information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Goodis, Registration Division
(RD) (7505P), main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The mailing address for each contact person is:
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. As part of the
mailing address, include the contact person's name, division, and mail
code.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them.
Potentially affected entities may include:
    [emsp14]Crop production (NAICS code 111).
    [emsp14]Animal production (NAICS code 112).
    [emsp14]Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
    [emsp14]Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
    If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this
action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT for the division listed at the end of the
pesticide petition summary of interest.

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting
your comments, see the commenting tips at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.
    3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group,
including minority and/or low-income populations, in the development,
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the
Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population
who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other
factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human
health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticides
discussed in this document, compared to the general population.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    EPA is requesting the establishment or modification of regulations
in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various
food commodities.
    The Agency is taking public comment on the requests before
responding to the petitioners. EPA is not proposing any particular
action at this time. EPA has determined that the pesticide petitions
described in this document contain the data or information prescribed
in FFDCA section 408(d)(2), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(2); however, EPA has not
fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or
whether the data support granting of the pesticide petitions. After
considering the public comments, EPA intends to evaluate whether and
what action may be warranted. Additional data may be needed before EPA
can make a final determination on these pesticide petitions.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions
that are the subject of this document, prepared by the petitioner, is
included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket
for each of the petitions is available at http://www.regulations.gov.
    As specified in FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA
is publishing notice of the petitions so that the public has an
opportunity to comment on these requests for the establishment or
modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food
commodities. Further information on the petitions may be obtained
through the petition summaries referenced in this unit.

New Tolerances

    1. PP 6E8492. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0495). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4) Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201, W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to establish a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for
residues of prometryn in or on the raw agricultural commodity celtuce
at 0.5 parts per million (ppm). Contact: RD.
    2. PP 6E8516. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0650). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4) Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201, W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to establish tolerance in 40 CFR 180.650 by
establishing tolerances for residues of isoxaben N-[3-(1-ethyl-1-
methylpropyl)-5-isoxazolyl]-2, 6-dimethoxybenzamide in or on the raw
agricultural commodities apple at 0.01 parts per million (ppm), the
bushberry subgroup 13-07B at 0.01 ppm, the fruit, small, vine climbing,
except fuzzy kiwifruit, subgroup 13-07F at 0.01 ppm and the nut, tree,
group 14-12 at 0.02 ppm. An acceptable analytical method is available
for enforcement purposes. Contact: RD.
    3. PP 6E8534. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0032). Bayer CropScience, LP., 2
T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12014, Research triangle Park, NC 27709,
requests to establish an import tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for
residues of the

fungicide tebuconazole in or on ginseng, fresh at 0.15 parts per
million (ppm); and ginseng, dried/red at 0.4 (ppm). An enforcement
method for plant commodities has been validated on various commodities.
It has undergone successful EPA validation and has been submitted for
inclusion in PAM II. The animal method has also been approved as an
adequate enforcement method. Contact: RD.

New Tolerance Exemptions

    1. PP IN-11002. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0012). Spring Trading Company,
LLC., (203 Dogwood Trail, Magnolia, TX 77354) on behalf of Ingevity
Corporation, 5255 Virginia Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406, requests
to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for
residues of tall oil fatty acid (CAS Reg. No. 61790-12-3) when used as
an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops
and raw agricultural commodities after harvest under 40 CFR 180.910;
application to animals under 40 CFR 180.930 and application to food-
contact surface sanitizing solutions under 40 CFR 180.940. The
petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because it is not
required for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. Contact:
RD.
    2. PP IN-11004. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0780). Clariant Corporation, 4000
Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205, requests to establish exemptions from
the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR 180.960 for residues of
oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium
salt (CAS Reg. No. 57608-14-7) and oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with
oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, potassium salt (CAS Reg. No. 1838191-48-2)
having a minimum number average molecular weight in (amu) of 1,800 when
used as inert ingredients in pesticide formulations under 40 CFR
180.960. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because
it is not required for an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance. Contact: RD.

Amended Tolerances

    PP 6E8516. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0650). Interregional Research Project
No. 4 (IR-4) Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State University of NJ,
500 College Road East, Suite 201, W, Princeton, NJ 08540, requests to
remove the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.650 for residues of isoxaben N-[3-
(1-ethyl-1-methylpropyl)-5-isoxazolyl]-2, 6-dimethoxybenzamide in or on
the raw agricultural commodities grape at 0.01 ppm; nut, tree, group 14
at 0.02 ppm; and pistachio at 0.02 ppm. An acceptable analytical method
is available for enforcement purposes. Contact: RD.

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a.

    Dated: March 7, 2017.
Hamaad Syed,
Acting Director, Information Technology and Resources Management
Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2017-07128 Filed 4-7-17; 8:45 am]
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Cooling Water Intake Structure ( CWIS) Information Data Required Rig Information Rig Name Rowan Gorilla II Rowan Gorilla III Rowan Gorilla IV Rig Type Jack up LeTourneau Gorilla class Total Installed Power Generation Capacity 7950 HP Number of Cooling Water Intake Structures ( CWISs) 5 Brief description of each CWIS ( e. g., sea chest, simple pipe) 2 sea chests 3 simple pipe Rough dimensions of each CWIS and indicate whether onboard CWIS has an existing flange Sea chest   6" pipe with Simple pipes   18" ID pipes Screen type ( e. g., strainer, wedge wire) with mesh size Sea chests   14" x14" wire mesh screens Simple pipes  12 1 ½ " x18" slots Total Design Specifications for Daily Maximum Water Intake Volume of each CWIS 1,727,964 to 3,024,000 gal ( 41,142 to 72,000 bbls) Total Daily Water Intake Volume of each CWIS ( Set up/ Drilling) 1,727,964 to 3,024,000 gal ( 41,142 to 72,000 bbls) Design Specs for Through Screen Velocity of each CWIS ( i. e., Q= V* A) ( Set up/ Drilling) 1.51 to 2.65 fps List of Purposes of Cooling Water Intakes ( e. g., cool crude oil, produced water, power generators, drill pipe brakes) Brake water cooling, engine oil cooling, electric motor cooling List of Purposes of Non cooling Water Intakes ( e. g., fire water, hotel loads) Fire main, ballast, sanitary, pits, drill water, hotel loads, distiller input, washdown Total Volume of Water Intake for Ballasting, Duration of the Ballast intake, and the Through Screen Velocity of the Ballast intake 4,022,508 gal ( 95,744 bbls) Duration = 18 24 hours. Velocity: 1.19   2.08 fps Mitigation Measures for reducing Exotic Species Migration through Ballast water The rig does not carry ballast/ preload water from location to location. It is taken on and dumped at the same location. Mitigation Measures for reducing Impingement and Entrainment of Aquatic Organisms, as well as Bio fouling Prevention Measures Sea chest screens, basket strainers Is the Rig equipped with a Radiator Cooling System for the Main Engines? Yes


[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 4, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25679-25680]
[FR Doc No: 2019-11498]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0140; Airspace Docket No. 19-ASO-3]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Fort Payne, AL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface in Isbell Field Airport, Fort Payne, AL, to
accommodate airspace reconfiguration due to the decommissioning of the
Fort Payne non-directional radio beacon and cancellation of the NDB
approach. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.
This action also updates the airport name and geographic coordinates.
In addition, this action updates the name and geographic coordinates of
Dekalb Regional Medical Center Heliport, which is contained within the
legal description of the Isbell Field Airport airspace.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 15, 2019. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1
Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual revision of
FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11C at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is

promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to
ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This
regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Isbell
Field Airport, Fort Payne, AL, to support standard instrument approach
procedures for IFR operations at this airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (84 FR 10451, March 21, 2019) for Docket No. FAA-2019-0140 to
amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
for Isbell Field Airport, Fort Payne, AL, due to the decommissioning of
the Fort Payne NDB and cancellation of the NDB approach. Also, the
airport's geographic coordinates, as well as the name and geographic
coordinates of Dekalb Regional Medical Center Heliport, which is
contained within the legal description of the Isbell Field Airport
airspace were proposed to be updated.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11C, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15,
2018, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class
E airspace designation listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15,
2018. FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11C lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Isbell Field Airport, Fort Payne, AL, by increasing the
airport radius to 10.6 miles (increased from 7.4 miles), eliminating
the northwest extension of the airport, and creating a 13.5-mile
extension southwest of the airport, to accommodate airspace
reconfiguration due to the decommissioning of the Fort Payne NDB and
cancellation of the NDB approach. This action also removes the city
name below the description header, to comply with FAA Order 7400.2M,
Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters; removing the city associated
with the airport from the airspace legal description. These changes are
necessary for continued safety and management of IFR operations at this
airport.
    The geographic coordinates of the airport are adjusted to coincide
with the FAA's aeronautical database. Also, the name and geographic
coordinates of Dekalb Regional Medical Center Heliport, (formerly
Dekalb Medical Center) are updated to coincide with the FAA's
aeronautical database.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified
that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11C,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018,
effective September 15, 2018, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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ASO AL E5 Fort Payne, AL [Amended]

Isbell Field Airport, AL
    (Lat. 34[deg]28'25'' N, long. 85[deg]43'17'' W)
Dekalb Regional Medical Center Heliport, AL
    (Lat. 34[deg]26'32'' N, long. 85[deg]45'21'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 10.6-mile radius of the Isbell Field Airport, and within 4
miles each side of the 220[deg] bearing from the airport, extending
from the 10.6-mile radius to 13.6 miles southwest of the airport,
and that airspace within a 6-mile radius of Dekalb Regional Medical
Center Heliport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 23, 2019.
Geoff Lelliott,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2019-11498 Filed 6-3-19; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 59 (Monday, March 28, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 17206-17208]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06425]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0297; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01099-R]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2,
AS350B3, AS350D, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. This proposed AD was
prompted by the identification of certain parts needing maintenance
actions, including life limits and maintenance tasks. This proposed AD
would require incorporating into maintenance records requirements
(airworthiness limitations), as specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by
reference (IBR). 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 May 12,
2022.

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 EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email [email protected]; 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>. This material is also available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-
0297.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0297; 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, the EASA AD,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
COS Program Management Section, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

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-2022-0297; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-01099-R'' 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 NPRM.

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 NPRM
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 NPRM, 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 NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be
sent to Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, COS Program Management
Section, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, FAA, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]. Any commentary
that the FAA receives that is not specifically designated as CBI will
be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2021-0194R1, dated October 8, 2021
(EASA AD 2021-0194R1), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Helicopters, formerly Eurocopter, Eurocopter France, and Aerospatiale,
Model AS 350 B, AS 350 BA, AS 350 BB, AS 350 B1, AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3,
AS 350 D, EC 130 B4, and EC 130 T2 helicopters. Model AS 350 BB
helicopters are not certificated by the FAA and are not included on the
U.S. type certificate data sheet; this proposed AD therefore does not
include those helicopters in the applicability.
    This proposed AD was prompted by the identification of certain
parts needing maintenance actions, including life limits and
maintenance tasks. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the failure
of certain parts, which could result in the loss of control of the
helicopter. See EASA AD 2021-0194R1 for additional background
information.

Relationship Between Proposed AD and ADs 2011-22-05 R1 and 2016-25-20

    This NPRM would not propose to supersede AD 2011-22-05 R1,
Amendment 39 17765 (79 FR 14169, March 13, 2014) (AD 2011-22-05 R1);
and AD 2016-25-20, Amendment 39-18746 (81 FR 94954, December 27, 2016)
(AD 2016-25-20). Rather, the FAA has determined that a stand-alone AD
would be more appropriate to address the changes in the EASA AD. This
proposed AD would require incorporating into maintenance records
requirements (airworthiness limitations). Accomplishment of the
proposed actions would then terminate all of the requirements of AD
2011-22-05 for Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, and
AS350D helicopters only; and all requirements of AD 2016-25-20 for
Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, EC130B4, and
EC130T2 helicopters only.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2021-0194R1 requires certain actions and associated
thresholds and intervals, including life limits and maintenance tasks.
    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

    These helicopters have been approved by EASA and are approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral
agreement with the European Union, EASA has notified the FAA about the
unsafe condition described in its AD. The FAA is proposing this AD
after evaluating all known relevant information and determining that
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop
on other helicopters of these same type designs.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require incorporating into maintenance
records requirements (airworthiness limitations), which are specified
in EASA AD 2021-0194R1 described previously, except as discussed under
``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the EASA AD.''

ADs Mandating Airworthiness Limitations

    The FAA has previously mandated airworthiness limitations by
mandating each airworthiness limitation task (e.g., inspections and
replacements (life limits)) as an AD requirement or issuing ADs that
require revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the
existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness
to incorporate new or revised inspections and life limits. This
proposed AD, however, would require operators to incorporate into
maintenance records required by 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2) or 135.439(a)(2),
as applicable for your rotorcraft, the requirements (airworthiness
limitations) specified in an EASA AD. The FAA does not intend this as a
substantive change. For these ADs, the ALS requirements for operators
are the same but are complied with differently. Requiring the
incorporation of the new ALS requirements into the maintenance records,
rather than requiring individual ALS tasks (e.g., repetitive
inspections and replacements), requires operators to record AD
compliance once after updating the maintenance records, rather than
after every time the ALS task is completed.
    In addition, paragraph (h) of this proposed AD would allow
operators to incorporate later approved revisions of the ALS document
as specified in the Ref. Publications section of EASA AD 2021-0194R1
without the need for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC).

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD

    Paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021-0194R1 requires compliance with
actions and associated thresholds and intervals, including life limits
and maintenance tasks, from September 3, 2021, the effective date of
EASA AD 2021-0194, dated August 20, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0194). Paragraph
(3) of EASA AD 2021-0194R1 requires incorporating the actions and
associated thresholds and intervals, including life limits and
maintenance tasks, into the approved maintenance program within 12
months after the effective date of EASA AD 2021-0194. This proposed AD
would require incorporating into maintenance records requirements
(airworthiness limitations) within 30 days after the effective date of
this 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 2021-0194R1 by reference in the FAA
final rule. Service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-0194R1 for
compliance will be available at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0297 after the FAA final
rule is published.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 1,191

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. Incorporating requirements
(airworthiness limitations) into maintenance records would require
about 2 work-hours for a cost of $170 per helicopter and a cost of
$202,470 for the U.S. fleet.

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:

Airbus Helicopters: Docket No. FAA-2022-0297; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-01099-R.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by May 12, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2011-22-05 R1, Amendment 39-17765 (79 FR
14169, March 13, 2014) (AD 2011-22-05 R1); and AD 2016-25-20,
Amendment 39-18746 (81 FR 94954, December 27, 2016) (AD 2016-25-20).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA,
AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters,
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Codes: 2400, Electrical
Power System; 2800, Aircraft Fuel System; 2900, Hydraulic Power
System; 5200, Doors; 5300, Fuselage Structure; 6200, Main Rotor
System; 6300, Main Rotor Drive System; 6400, Tail Rotor System;
6500, Tail Rotor Drive System; and 6700, Rotorcraft Flight Control.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by the identification of certain parts
needing maintenance actions, including life limits and maintenance
tasks. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the failure of certain
parts, which could result in the loss of control of the helicopter.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, incorporate
into maintenance records required by 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2) or
135.439(a)(2), as applicable for your rotorcraft, the requirements
(airworthiness limitations) specified in paragraph (1) of European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0194R1, dated October 8,
2021 (EASA AD 2021-0194R1).

(h) Provisions for Alternative Requirements (Airworthiness Limitations)

    After the action required by paragraph (g) of this AD has been
done, no alternative requirements (airworthiness limitations) are
allowed unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of
the ``Ref. Publications'' section of EASA AD 2021-0194R1.

(i) Terminating Action for ADs 2011-22-05 R1 and 2016-25-20

    (1) Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2011-22-05 R1 for Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1,
AS350B2, AS350B3, and AS350D helicopters only.
    (2) Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2016-25-20 for Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1,
AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters only.

(j) Special Flight Permit

    Special flight permits, as described in 14 CFR 21.197 and
21.199, are prohibited.

(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 protected].
    (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 2021-0194R1, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer
3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; 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, 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>. This material may be found in the AD
docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2022-0297.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Andrea Jimenez,
Aerospace Engineer, COS Program Management Section, Operational
Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600
Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-
7330; email [email protected].

    Issued on March 22, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-06425 Filed 3-25-22; 8:45 am]
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