[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35368-35369]
[FR Doc No: 2012-14450]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14066-002]

Inside Passage Electric Cooperative; Notice of Application
Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Soliciting Additional Study
Requests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Original minor license.
    b. Project No.: P-14066-002.
    c. Date filed: May 25, 2012.
    d. Applicant: Inside Passage Electric Cooperative.
    e. Name of Project: Gartina Falls Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On Gartina Creek, near the Town of Hoonah, Alaska. The
project would not occupy any federal lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Peter A. Bibb, Operations Manager, Inside
Passage Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 210149, 12480 Mendenhall Loop
Road, Auke Bay, AK 99821,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    i. FERC Contact: Ryan Hansen, 888 1st St. NE., Washington, DC
20426,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Cooperating agencies: Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies
with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to
environmental issues that wish to cooperate in the preparation of the
environmental document should follow the instructions for filing such
requests described in item l below. Cooperating agencies should note
the Commission's policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation
of the environmental document cannot also intervene. See, 94 FERC ]
61,076 (2001).
    k. Pursuant to section 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission's
regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes
that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to
form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the
application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person
must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 30
days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of
the request on the applicant.
    l. Deadline for filing additional study requests and requests for
cooperating agency status: June 25, 2012.
    All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit
brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration,
using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the
end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676,
or for TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>. Although the Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file,
mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426.
    m. The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this
time.
    n. The proposed Gartina Falls project would consist of: (1) A 56-
foot-long, 14-foot-high concrete diversion structure at the head of
Gartina Falls; (2) a sluiceway constructed on the left side of the
center diversion section to convey flow to an intake chamber; (3) an
approximately 54-inch-diameter, 225-foot-long steel penstock that would
convey water from the intake chamber to the powerhouse; (4) a
powerhouse containing a single 445-kilowatt cross-flow turbine/
generator unit, discharging flows directly to Gartina Creek; (5) an
approximately 3.8-mile-long, 12.5-kilovolt transmission line; (6) an
approximately 0.5-mile-long access road; and (7) appurtenant
facilities. The estimated annual generation output for the project is
1.81 gigawatt-hours.
    o. A copy of the application is available for review at the
Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the
Commission's Web site at 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. For assistance, contact
FERC Online Support. A copy is also available for inspection and
reproduction at the address in item h above.
    You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.
    p. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according
to the following preliminary Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the
schedule will be made as appropriate.

    Issue Notice of Acceptance--June 2012.
    Issue Scoping Document 1 for comments--July 2012.
    Issue notice of ready for environmental analysis--December 2012.
    Commission issues final EA or final EIS--April 2013.

    Dated: June 6, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0816; Airspace Docket No. 13-ANM-24]
RIN 2120-AA66

Change of Using Agency for Restricted Areas R-2309 and R-2312, AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action updates the name of the using agency for
Restricted Areas R-2309 and R-2312 located in Arizona. This is an
administrative change only, requested by the Department of the Air
Force, and does not affect the

boundaries; designated altitudes; times of designation; or activities
conducted within the affected restricted areas.

DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, December 12, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy and ATC
Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    As a result of the realignment of organizational responsibilities
between federal agencies, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been
assigned the function of using agency for restricted areas R-2309 and
R-2312 located in Arizona. The transfer of using agency operational
control occurs October 1, 2013. This action is an administrative name
change only and does not affect the current dimensions or use of the
restricted areas.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 73 by amending the using agency name for Restricted Areas R-2309
Yuma, AZ, and R-2312 Fort Huachuca, AZ. The using agency for these
restricted areas is changed from ``U.S. Air Force, Western Air Defense
Sector/DOS, McChord AFB, WA'' to ``U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, CA.''
    This is an administrative change to update the title of the using
agencies. It does not affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, or
activities conducted within the restricted areas; therefore, notice and
public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    The FAA has determined that this action only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this regulation: (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.
    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 the
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 the descriptions of restricted areas R-2309 and R-2312 to
reflect current organizational responsibilities.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,
paragraph 311d. This airspace action is an administrative change to the
descriptions of the affected restricted areas to update the using
agency name. It does not alter the dimensions, altitudes, or times of
designation of the airspace; therefore, it is not expected to cause any
potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary
circumstances exists that warrant preparation of an environmental
assessment.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

    Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas.

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows:

PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE

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1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows:

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

Sec.  73.23  [Amended]

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2. Section 73.23 is amended as follows:
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R-2309 Yuma, AZ [Amended]

    By removing the current using agency and substituting the
following:
    Using agency. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine
Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, CA.
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R-2312 Fort Huachuca, AZ [Amended]

    By removing the current using agency and substituting the
following:
    Using agency. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine
Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, CA.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 21, 2013.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group.
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Rules and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0435; Project Identifier AD-2023-00384-E;
Amendment 39-22385; AD 2023-05-16]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Continental Aerospace Technologies,
Inc., Reciprocating Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-04-08
which applied to certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
(Continental) GTSIO-520-C, -D, -H, -K, -L, -M, -N, and -S; IO-360-A, -
AB, -AF, -C, -CB, -D, -DB, -E, -ES, -G, -GB, -H, -HB, -J, -JB, -K, and
-KB; IO-470-D, -E, -G, -H, -J, -K, -L, -M, -N, -P, -R, -S, -T, -U, -V,
and -VO; IO-520-A, -B, -BA, -BB, -C, -CB, -D, -E, -F, -J, -K, -L, -M,
and -MB; IO-550-A, -B, -C, -D, -E, -F, -G, -L, -N, -P, and -R; LTSIO-
360-E, -EB, -KB, and -RB; LTSIO-520-AE; O-470-A, -B, -E, -G, -H, -J, -
K, -L, -M, -N, -R, -S, -T, and -U; TSIO-360-A, -AB, -B, -BB, -C, -CB, -
D, -DB, -E, -EB, -G, -GB, -H, -HB, -JB, -KB, -LB, -MB, -RB, and -SB;
TSIO-520-A, -AE, -AF, -B, -BB, -BE, -C, -CE, -D, -DB, -E, -EB, -G, -H,
-J, -JB, -K, -KB, -L, -LB, -M, -NB, -P, -R, -T, -UB, -VB, and -WB;
TSIO-550-A, -B, -C, -E, -G, -K, and -N; TSIOF-550-K; and TSIOL-550-A, -
B, and -C model reciprocating engines. AD 2023-04-08 required
inspection of the crankshaft assembly for proper installation of the
counterweight retaining rings in the counterweight groove and,
depending on the results of the inspection, corrective actions if
improper installation was found. This AD continues to require
inspection of the crankshaft assembly for proper installation of the
counterweight retaining rings in the counterweight groove, and
corrective actions if improper installation is found. Since the FAA
issued AD 2023-04-08, operators notified the FAA, and Continental
confirmed, that certain affected model reciprocating engines not
included in the applicability of AD 2023-04-08 are also affected by the
unsafe condition. Additionally, the FAA determined the special flight
permit paragraph required revision. This AD was prompted by a report of
a quality escape involving improper installation of counterweight
retaining rings in the engine crankshaft counterweight groove during
manufacture. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective March 15, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 23,
2023 (88 FR 11383, February 23, 2023).
    The FAA must receive any comments on this AD by May 1, 2023.

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 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.
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2023-0435; 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 final rule, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For Continental service information identified in this
final rule, contact Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc., 2039
South Broad Street, Mobile, AL 36615; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected]; website: continental.aero.
     You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is
also available at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2023-0435.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Reid, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park,
GA 30337; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued AD 2023-04-08, Amendment 39-22355 (88 FR 11383,
February 23, 2023) (AD 2023-04-08), for Continental GTSIO-520-C, -D, -
H, -K, -L, -M, -N, and -S; IO-360-A, -AB, -AF, -C, -CB, -D, -DB, -E, -
ES, -G, -GB, -H, -HB, -J, -JB, -K, and -KB; IO-470-D, -E, -G, -H, -J, -
K, -L, -M, -N, -P, -R, -S, -T, -U, -V, and -VO; IO-520-A, -B, -BA, -BB,
-C, -CB, -D, -E, -F, -J, -K, -L, -M, and -MB; IO-550-A, -B, -C, -D, -E,
-F, -G, -L, -N, -P, and -R; LTSIO-360-E, -EB, -KB, and -RB; LTSIO-520-
AE; O-470-A, -B, -E, -G, -H, -J, -K, -L, -M, -N, -R, -S, -T, and -U;
TSIO-360-A, -AB, -B, -BB, -C, -CB, -D, -DB, -E, -EB, -G, -GB, -H, -HB,
-JB, -KB, -LB, -MB, -RB, and -SB; TSIO-520-A, -AE, -AF, -B, -BB, -BE, -
C, -CE, -D, -DB, -E, -EB, -G, -H, -J, -JB, -K, -KB, -L, -LB, -M, -NB, -
P, -R, -T, -UB, -VB, and -WB; TSIO-550-A, -B, -C, -E, -G, -K, and -N;
TSIOF-550-K; and TSIOL-550-A, -B, and -C model reciprocating engines.
AD 2023-04-08 required accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph
III, Action Required, of Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB23-01, Revision A, dated February 16,
2023 (MSB23-01A), except as discussed in ``Exception to the Service
Information.'' AD 2023-04-08 resulted from a report of a quality escape
involving improper installation and inspection of counterweight
retaining rings in the engine crankshaft counterweight groove during
manufacture. AD 2023-04-08 also resulted from reports of two ground

engine seizures and one in-flight loss of engine oil pressure due to
improper installation of the counterweight retaining rings during
manufacture. The counterweight retaining rings are part of the engine
crankshaft counterweight assembly retention system. Loosening of a
counterweight retaining ring may result in the loss of retention of the
counterweight. The FAA issued AD 2023-04-08 to prevent departure of
counterweight and retaining hardware from the crankshaft assembly,
which could result in loss of engine oil pressure, catastrophic engine
damage, engine seizure, and consequent loss of the aircraft.

Actions Since AD 2023-04-08 Was Issued

    Since the FAA issued AD 2023-04-08, the FAA has determined, and
Continental has confirmed that IO-470-A, -C, -F, and -LO; TSIO-360-F;
and TSIO-360-FB model reciprocating engines are also affected by the
unsafe condition and should be added to the applicability.
Additionally, the FAA determined that the limitations in the special
flight permit paragraph, specifying no metal contamination in the oil
filter, did not account for trace metal particles that may be found in
newer engines due to break-in of the engine.
    Accordingly, Continental IO-470-A, -C, -F, and -LO; TSIO-360-F; and
TSIO-360-FB model reciprocating engines are added to the applicability
paragraph of this AD. Also, the special flight permit paragraph of this
AD has been revised, removing the limitation of ``no metal
contamination.'' The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments on AD 2023-04-08

    The FAA received comments from seven individual commenters. The
following presents the comments received on AD 2023-04-08 and the FAA's
response to each comment.

Request To Add Engine Models to Applicability

    Two individual commenters noted that there are engine models listed
in the appendices of MSB23-01A that are omitted from the applicability
of AD 2023-04-08.
    The FAA agrees, and has revised the applicability paragraph of this
AD to include Continental IO-470-A, -C, -F, and -LO; TSIO-360-F; and
TSIO-360-FB model reciprocating engines.

Request To Include Part Listing and Serial Numbers in the AD

    Two individual commenters requested that the list of affected parts
and production dates should be included in the AD. Another individual
commenter requested that the serial numbers of affected crankshafts and
applicable manufacture date range of the affected engines should be
included in the AD.
    The FAA disagrees with the requests. MSB23-01A, which is
incorporated by reference into this AD, contains the list of affected
engines and crankshafts. Therefore, duplicating the appendix
information from the service information into the AD is unnecessary.
The FAA notes that paragraph (g)(2) of the required actions specifies
``crankshaft assembly that was repaired or installed on or after June
1, 2021.'' The FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment.

Request To Correct Text in the Required Actions Paragraph

    One individual commenter stated that AD 2023-04-08 has incorrect
language in the required actions, paragraph (g)(1), which reads; ``(1)
Crankshaft assembly having a crankshaft serial number listed in
Appendix 1 of MSB23-01A; or''. The commenter noted that Appendix 1 of
MSB23-01A lists engine assembly serial numbers with associated
installed crankshaft serial numbers.
    The FAA disagrees that the language in paragraph (g)(1) is
incorrect. MSB23-01A contains the affected engine serial numbers and
crankshaft serial numbers, differentiated by engine model. The FAA did
not change this AD as a result of this comment.

Request To Review Labor Cost

    Two individual commenters stated that the $85 labor rate in the
estimated costs section of the AD is outdated. One commenter noted that
the rate is well below the average shop rate for other trades, and
suggested that by endorsing this rate, the FAA may be attracting less
detail-oriented employees, thereby creating an unsafe condition.
    The FAA disagrees. The FAA Office of Aviation Policy and Plans
provides the labor rate of $85 per work-hour for the FAA to use when
estimating the labor costs of complying with AD requirements. The FAA
did not change this AD as a result of this comment.

Request To Include Cost of Individual Parts

    An individual commenter noted that costs of complete seal and
gasket kits for each cylinder (valve cover, induction, push rods x 4,
cylinder) are not included in the cost estimate in AD-2023-04-08.
    The FAA acknowledges the commenter's concerns. The FAA recognizes
that in accomplishing the requirements of any AD, operators might incur
``incidental'' costs in addition to the ``direct'' costs that are
reflected in the cost analysis presented in the AD. However, the cost
analysis in ADs typically does not include incidental costs. No change
was made to this AD regarding this issue.

Request To Add Information on Cylinder Ring Seating

    An individual commenter stated they have a factory new Continental
IO-470-N engine that is affected by this AD. The commenter stated their
new motor was run at the factory before being shipped to them, so ring
scoring had taken place. The commenter suggested that the AD might
serve the impacted population by pointing out that cylinder rings may
not seat. The commenter also expressed concern over the potential need
to install new counterweight retaining rings on their factory new
Continental IO-470-N engine.
    The FAA disagrees with adding additional language to the AD
regarding cylinder ring seating. The AD requires inspection of the
counterweight retaining rings on affected engines using the referenced
service information. MSB23-01A Paragraph III, note to paragraph 2(c)
specifies that if counterweight retaining ring(s) are removed from the
counterweight, new retaining ring(s) are required for reassembly. The
FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment.

Revision of Special Flight Permit Paragraph

    The FAA revised the special flight permit paragraph of this AD by
modifying the requirement to inspect the engine oil filter pleats or
screen for evidence of metal contamination. The revised special flight
permit paragraph in this AD requires that the engine first undergoes,
or has undergone within the previous five flight hours, an oil change
and filter/screen replacement that was accomplished by an appropriately
rated mechanic or repair station, and any material found in the spent
oil and oil filter pleats or oil screen has been evaluated to assess
the engine's condition.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other
products of the same type design.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed MSB23-01A. This service information specifies
procedures for inspection of the crankshaft assembly for improper
installation of the counterweight retaining rings in the counterweight,
and corrective actions if improper installation is found. This service
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in ADDRESSES.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph
III, Action Required, of MSB23-01A, except as discussed in ``Exception
to the Service Information.''

Differences Between This AD and the Service Information

    The service information specifies compliance for engines with less
than 200 operating hours, while this AD requires compliance for all
affected engines, regardless of the operating hours. The FAA has
determined that this unsafe condition, of improperly installed
counterweight retaining rings, is likely to exist on affected engines.
While the manufacturer's service information excludes engines
accumulating 200 or more operating hours, the FAA has not, as of yet,
been provided with adequate data to support that exclusion. In the
event the FAA receives data to support the exclusion of engines with
more than 200 operating hours, or to make other changes to this AD, the
FAA may consider further rulemaking.
    The service information excludes Continental IO-470-A, -C, -F, and
-LO; TSIO-360-F; and TSIO-360-FB model reciprocating engines from its
list of affected engine models, while this AD includes these engines in
the applicability paragraph.

Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date

    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies foregoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because the manufacturer discovered an assembly error for the affected
engines. It is possible that one or more counterweight retaining rings
were not properly seated in the crankshaft counterweight groove of the
engine. This condition could allow the counterweight to depart from the
crankshaft during engine operation. Because of the urgency of the
unsafe condition, this AD requires inspection of any affected
crankshaft assembly before further flight.
    Since the FAA issued AD 2023-04-08, the FAA has determined, and
Continental has confirmed that Continental IO-470-A, -C, -F, and -LO;
TSIO-360-F; and TSIO-360-FB model reciprocating engines were
inadvertently left off of the list of affected engine models in MSB23-
01A. Due to this omission, Continental IO-470-A, -C, -F, and -LO; TSIO-
360-F; and TSIO-360-FB model reciprocating engines with affected
crankshafts were not captured by the applicability of AD 2023-04-08.
Because the urgency of the unsafe condition applies to these additional
model engines, this AD also requires inspection of the crankshaft
assemblies on these engines before further flight, in addition to the
population originally captured by AD 2023-04-08.
    The manufacturing quality escape has resulted in ground engine
seizures and an in-flight loss of engine oil pressure, which could lead
to catastrophic engine damage, engine seizure, and consequent loss of
the aircraft. Due to the low operational hours on the known crankshaft
assembly failures, the short-term risk to the fleet is such that
expeditious action must be taken and therefore this AD is effective
upon publication.
    Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are
impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B). In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less
than 30 days, for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forgo
notice and comment.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2023-0435 and Project Identifier
AD-2023-00384-E'' 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 final rule 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
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.

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 AD 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 AD, 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 AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to
Nicholas Reid, Aviation Safety Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337. Any commentary that the FAA
receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in
the public docket for this rulemaking.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA has revised the cost estimate of AD 2023-04-08 based on
updated information from the manufacturer. The model engines added to
the applicability of this superseding AD were accounted for in the cost
estimate of AD 2023-04-08, as that cost estimate was based on the list
of affected engines and crankshafts in the appendices of MSB23-01A, not
on the list of model engines in MSB23-01A.
    The manufacturer has notified the FAA that 2,211 crankshaft
assemblies are subject to the unsafe condition. The FAA estimates that
of those 2,211 crankshaft assemblies, 1,659 are installed on aircraft
of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates that 553 engines will need to
remove one cylinder, 553 engines will need to remove two cylinders, and
553 engines will need to remove three cylinders for compliance with
this AD.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Remove one cylinder...................  10 work-hours x $85 per               $0            $850        $470,050
                                         hour = $850.
Remove two cylinders..................  18 work-hours x $85 per                0           1,530         846,090
                                         hour = $1,530.
Remove three cylinders................  22 work-hours x $85 per                0           1,870       1,034,110
                                         hour = $1,870.
Inspect crankshaft counterweight        0.75 work-hours x $85                  0              64         106,176
 retaining rings.                        per hour = $64.
Reposition, repeat, or remove/install   1.5 work-hours x $85 per               0          127.50      211,522.50
 counterweight assemblies.               hour = $127.50.
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    The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators.

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

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2023-04-08, Amendment 39-22355 (88
FR 11383, February 23, 2023); and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:

2023-05-16 Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.: Amendment 39-
22385; Docket No. FAA-2023-0435; Project Identifier AD-2023-00384-E.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 15, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2023-04-08, Amendment 39-22355 (88 FR 11383,
February 23, 2023).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
(Continental) GTSIO-520-C, -D, -H, -K, -L, -M, -N, and -S; IO-360-A,
-AB, -AF, -C, -CB, -D, -DB, -E, -ES, -G, -GB, -H, -HB, -J, -JB, -K,
and -KB; IO-470-A, -C, -D, -E, -F, -G, -H, -J, -K, -L, -LO, -M, -N,
-P, -R, -S, -T, -U, -V, and -VO; IO-520-A, -B, -BA, -BB, -C, -CB, -
D, -E, -F, -J, -K, -L, -M, and -MB; IO-550-A, -B, -C, -D, -E, -F, -
G, -L, -N, -P, and -R; LTSIO-360-E, -EB, -KB, and -RB; LTSIO-520-AE;
O-470-A, -B, -E, -G, -H, -J, -K, -L, -M, -N, -R, -S, -T, and -U;
TSIO-360-A, -AB, -B, -BB, -C, -CB, -D, -DB, -E, -EB, -F, -FB, -G, -
GB, -H, -HB, -JB, -KB, -LB, -MB, -RB, and -SB; TSIO-520-A, -AE, -AF,
-B, -BB, -BE, -C, -CE, -D, -DB, -E, -EB, -G, -H, -J, -JB, -K, -KB, -
L, -LB, -M, -NB, -P, -R, -T, -UB, -VB, and -WB; TSIO-550-A, -B, -C,
-E, -G, -K, and -N; TSIOF-550-K; and TSIOL-550-A, -B, and -C model
reciprocating engines.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 8520, Reciprocating
Engine Power Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of a quality escape involving
improper installation of counterweight retaining rings in the
counterweight groove during manufacture. The FAA is issuing this AD
to prevent departure of counterweight and retaining hardware from
the crankshaft assembly. The unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could result in loss of engine oil pressure, catastrophic engine
damage, engine seizure, and consequent loss of the aircraft.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Action

    For affected engines with an installed crankshaft assembly
identified in paragraphs

(g)(1) or (2) of this AD, before further flight, do the actions
identified in, and in accordance with paragraph III, Action
Required, of Continental Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB23-01,
Revision A, dated February 16, 2023 (MSB23-01A).
    (1) Crankshaft assembly having a crankshaft serial number listed
in Appendix 1 of MSB23-01A; or
    (2) Crankshaft assembly that was repaired or installed on or
after June 1, 2021, having a part number and crankshaft serial
number listed in Appendix 2 of MSB23-01A.

(h) Exception to the Service Information

    Where paragraph III.1.a. of MSB23-01A specifies actions for
spare crankshaft assemblies, this AD does not require those actions.

(i) Parts Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install on any
engine a crankshaft assembly having a crankshaft serial number
identified in Appendix 1 or Appendix 2 of MSB23-01A, unless the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD have first been
accomplished for that crankshaft assembly.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Continental Mandatory Service
Bulletin MSB23-01, dated February 13, 2023.

(k) Special Flight Permit

    Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR
21.197 and 21.199 to only permit a one-time, non-revenue ferry
flight to operate the aircraft to a location where the maintenance
actions can be performed, provided that the engine first undergoes,
or has undergone within the previous five flight hours, an oil
change and filter/screen replacement that was accomplished by an
appropriately rated mechanic or repair station, and any material
found in the spent oil and oil filter pleats or oil screen has been
evaluated to assess the engine's condition.

    Note 1 to paragraph (k) of this AD: Guidance for accomplishing
the actions required by paragraph (k) of this AD can be found in
Section 6-4.8.2 and Section 6-<IP_ADDRESS> of Continental Aerospace
Technologies Standard Practice Maintenance Manual, Revision 1,
Change 3, dated January 6, 2023 (also known as M-0).

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.
    (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.

(m) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Nicholas Reid,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected].
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(4) and (5) of this AD.

(n) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
February 23, 2023 (88 FR 11383, February 23, 2023).
    (i) Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. Mandatory Service
Bulletin MSB23-01, Revision A, dated February 16, 2023.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (4) For Continental service information identified in this AD,
contact Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc., 2039 South Broad
Street, Mobile, AL 36615; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected]; website: continental.aero.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email: [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on March 9, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-05339 Filed 3-13-23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Docket No. CP08-472-000]

Corning Natural Gas Company; Notice of Application

September 18, 2008.
    Take notice that on September 9, 2008, Corning Natural Gas Company
(Corning), 330 W. William Street, Corning, New York 14830, filed in
Docket No. CP08-472-000, an application pursuant to section 7(f) of the
Natural Gas Act (NGA) requesting the determination of a service area
within which Corning may, without further Commission authorization,
enlarge or expand its natural gas distribution facilities. Corning also
requests a waiver of the Commission's accounting and reporting
requirements and other regulatory requirements ordinarily applicable to
natural gas companies under the NGA and the NGPA and such further
relief the Commission may deem appropriate, all as more fully set forth
in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open to
public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at 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. For assistance, contact FERC at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,
(202) 502-8659.
    Corning proposes to connect its natural gas distribution system
(which is entirely within the State of New York) to natural gas
supplies in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, by constructing and operating
approximately 75 feet of 10-inch diameter pipeline and a meter station.
Corning states that it would not distribute, transport, or sell natural
gas to any customers in the State of Pennsylvania as a result of the
proposed service area determination and additional facilities.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to
Michael I. German, President and CEO, Corning Natural Gas Company, 330
W. Williams Street, Corning, New York 14830, or at<PHONE_NUMBER>
(telephone);<PHONE_NUMBER> (facsimile<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date

stated below, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in
accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the
NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on
the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will
receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other
parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the
Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other
party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for
court review of Commission orders in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically
via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and
the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the ``e-Filing''
link.
    Comment Date: October 9, 2008.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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