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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0333; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00252-R;
Amendment 39-21609; AD 2021-13-04]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1
helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a yaw control failure
that was the result of the disconnection of the tail rotor hub (TRH)
pitch control rod from the tail rotor servo-control, which resulted
from a seized TRH bearing. The TRH bearing had grease dissolving after
contamination by leaked hydraulic fluid from the tail rotor servo-
control that came through the TRH assembly boot. This AD requires
repetitive inspections for hydraulic leaks, corrective actions if
necessary, and an optional modification which constitutes terminating
action, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 11, 2021.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 11,
2021.

ADDRESSES: For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact

the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +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-2021-0333.

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-2021-
0333; 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
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hal Jensen, Aerospace Engineer,
Operational Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA,
950 L'Enfant Plaza N SW, Washington, DC 20024; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0021, dated February 6, 2020
(EASA AD 2020-0021) (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1
helicopters. Although EASA AD 2020-0021 applies to all Model AS332C,
AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters, this AD applies to
helicopters with an affected part installed instead.
    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus
Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2021 (86 FR 21238).
The NPRM was prompted by a report of a yaw control failure that was the
result of the disconnection of the TRH pitch control rod from the tail
rotor servo-control, which resulted from a seized TRH bearing. The TRH
bearing had grease dissolving after contamination by leaked hydraulic
fluid from the tail rotor servo-control that came through the TRH
assembly boot. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections for
hydraulic leaks, corrective actions if necessary, and an optional
modification which constitutes terminating action, as specified in an
EASA AD.
    The FAA is issuing this AD to address seized TRH bearings, which
could reduce the effectiveness of the pitch control of the tail rotor
system, possibly resulting in reduced yaw control of the helicopter.
See the MCAI for additional background information.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed,
except for minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these
minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2020-0021 describes procedures for repetitive inspections
for hydraulic leaks, corrective actions if necessary (i.e., replacement
of the pitch control rod bearing of the affected TRH assembly), and an
optional modification (i.e., installation of a TRH assembly having
certain part numbers) which constitutes terminating action. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 10 helicopters of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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               Labor cost                   Parts cost         Cost per product         Cost on U.S. operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 per                  $0  $85 per inspection cycle..  $850 per inspection cycle.
 inspection cycle.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
helicopters that might need these on-condition actions:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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                                                             Cost per
              Labor cost                   Parts cost        product
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6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510....            $509           $1,019
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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,
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The 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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

2021-13-04 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-21609; Docket No. FAA-
2021-0333; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00252-R.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 11, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1,
AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters, certificated in any category, with
a tail rotor hub (TRH) assembly, having part number (P/N) 332A33-
0001-05 or P/N 332A33-0001-06, installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 6420, Tail rotor
head.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of a yaw control failure that
was the result of a disconnection of the TRH pitch control rod from
the tail rotor servo-control, which resulted from a seized TRH
bearing. The TRH bearing had grease dissolving after contamination
by leaked hydraulic fluid from the tail rotor servo-control that
came through the TRH assembly boot. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address seized TRH bearings, which could reduce the effectiveness of
the pitch control of the tail rotor system, possibly resulting in
reduced yaw 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, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2020-0021, dated February 6, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0021).

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0021

    (1) Where EASA AD 2020-0021 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0021 does not apply
to this AD.
    (3) Where EASA AD 2020-0021 refers to flight hours (FH), this AD
requires using hours time-in-service.
    (4) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2020-0021 requires doing
inspections ``in accordance with the instructions of the ASB [alert
service bulletin],'' this AD requires accomplishing a visual
inspection for any hydraulic fluid leak at the TRH boot.
    (5) Where EASA AD 2020-0021 refers to February 28, 2004 (the
effective date of Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation
Civile (DGAC) AD F-2004-031, dated February 18, 2004), this AD
requires using the effective date of this AD.

(i) 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 (j) 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.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Hal Jensen,
Aerospace Engineer, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 950 L'Enfant Plaza N SW, Washington, DC
20024; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(k) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0021,
dated February 6, 2020.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2020-0021, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-
Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +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
find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) You may view this service information 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 on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2021-0333.
    (5) You may view this material 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_ADDRESS>or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on June 10, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings 1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER97-4281-024, ER99-2161-012, ER99-3000-011, ER00-
2810-010, ER99-4359-009, ER99-4358-009, ER99-2168-012, ER09-1300-003,
ER10-1291-002, ER09-1301-003, ER99-2162-012, ER00-2807-010, ER00-2809-
010, ER99-4355-009, ER99-4356-009, ER00-3160-015, ER99-4357-009, ER00-
3160-016, ER00-2313-011, ER02-2032-009, ER02-1396-009, ER02-1412-009,
ER99-3637-010, ER99-1712-012, ER00-2808-011.
    Applicants: Norwalk Power LLC, NRG Power Marketing LLC, Connecticut
Jet Power LLC, Montville Power LLC, Middletown Power LLC, Somerset
Power LLC, NRG Energy Center Dover LLC, Arthur Kill Power LLC, Dunkirk
Power LLC, Huntley Power LLC, Conemaugh Power LLC, Indian River Power
LLC, Keystone Power LLC, NRG Energy Center Paxton LLC, NRG Rockford
LLC, NRG Rockford II LLC, Vienna Power LLC, Devon Power LLC, GenConn
Middletown LLC, GenConn Devon LLC, GenConn Energy LLC, NRG New Jersey
Energy Sales LLC, Oswego Harbor Power LLC, Astoria Gas Turbines Power
LLC, NEO Freehold-Gen LLC.
    Description: Supplement to Updated Market Power Analysis of NRG
Northeast MBR Entities.
    Filed Date: 10/06/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111006-5148.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 21, 2011.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-57-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Electric Power Company.
    Description: Southwestern Electric Power Company submits tariff
filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: 20111011 ETEC Revised PSA to be effective
12/17/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/11/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111011-5197.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 01, 2011.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-58-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Electric Power Company.
    Description: Southwestern Electric Power Company submits tariff
filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: 20111011 TexLa Revised PSA to be effective
12/17/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/11/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111011-5229.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 01, 2011.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-59-000.
    Applicants: City of Banning, California.
    Description: City of Banning, California submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii: Offer of Settlement Under Docket ER11-3962 to be
effective 7/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 10/11/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111011-5248.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 01, 2011.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-60-000.
    Applicants: Tenaska Power Management, LLC.
    Description: Tenaska Power Management, LLC submits tariff filing
per 35.12: Application for Market-Based Rate Authorization to be
effective 10/12/2011.
    Filed Date: 10/11/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111011-5250.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 01, 2011.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-61-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii: PJM Queue No. M24; Original Service Agreement Nos.
3086 and 3087 to be effective 9/8/2011.
    Filed Date: 10/11/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111011-5251.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 01, 2011.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-62-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii: Revisions to the PJM Tariff Schedule 12A to be
effective 12/11/2011.
    Filed Date: 10/11/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111011-5260.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 01, 2011.

    Docket Numbers: ER12-63-000.
    Applicants: National Grid Generation LLC.
    Description: National Grid Generation LLC submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii: National Grid Generation RS 1 Filing to be effective
12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 10/11/2011.
    Accession Number: 20111011-5261.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 01, 2011.

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

    Dated: October 12, 2011.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP07-13-001]

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

January 22, 2007.
    Take notice that on January 11, 2007, Tennessee Gas Pipeline
Company (Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff,
Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, with an
effective date of February 1, 2007: Thirteenth Revised Sheet No. 22.01,
Fifteenth Revised Sheet No. 23F, Seventh Revised Sheet No. 25A, Fifth
Revised Sheet No. 367.
    Tennessee states that the filing is being made in compliance with
the Commission's December 21, 2006 Order Approving Abandonment and
Issuing Certificate in Docket Nos. CP07-13-000 and CP07-15-000.
    Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance
with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18
CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the
Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will
not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests
must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing a
protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the
proceeding.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu
of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons

unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies
of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory

Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on February 2, 2007.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL10-31-000]

City of Pasadena, CA; Notice of Filing

January 6, 2010.
    Take notice that on December 30, 2009, City of Pasadena, California
filed its fifth annual revision to its Transmission Revenue Balancing
Account Adjustment, consistent with its Transmission Owner Tariff and
the California Independent System Operator Corporation Electric Tariff,
CASIO Tariff, Appendix F, Schedule 3, Sec.  8.1 Original Sheet No.
1215, to become effective January 1, 2010.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or
before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://
www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on January 20, 2010.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2016-0002]

Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final notice.

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SUMMARY: New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood
Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways
(hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on
the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities
listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance
Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities.
The flood hazard determinations modified by each LOMR will be used to
calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their
contents.

DATES: The effective date for each LOMR is indicated in the table
below.

ADDRESSES: Each LOMR is available for inspection at both the respective
Community Map Repository address listed in the table below and online
through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration,
FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or
(email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Map Information
eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) makes the final flood hazard determinations as shown in the
LOMRs for each community listed in the table below. Notice of these
modified flood hazard determinations has been published in newspapers
of local circulation and 90 days have elapsed since that publication.
The Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation has resolved any
appeals resulting from this notification.
    The modified flood hazard determinations are made pursuant to
section 206 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C.
4105, and are in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Act of
1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq., and with 44 CFR part 65.
    For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is
shown and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
    The new or modified flood hazard information is the basis for the
floodplain management measures that the community is required either to
adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to remain
qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP).
    This new or modified flood hazard information, together with the
floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum
that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the
community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent
in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any
time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies
established by other Federal, State, or regional entities.
    This new or modified flood hazard determinations are used to meet
the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and also are used to
calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new
buildings, and for the contents in those buildings. The changes in
flood hazard determinations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
    Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to
review the final flood hazard information available at the address
cited below for each community or online through the FEMA Map Service
Center at www.msc.fema.gov.

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

    Dated: February 4, 2016.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation, Department
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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                                                              Chief executive officer of       Community map          Effective date of       Community
          State and county            Location and case No.           community                 repository               modification            No.
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Idaho:
    Ada (FEMA Docket No.: B-1531)..  City of Eagle (15-10-   The Honorable James          660 East Civic Lane,    Nov. 5, 2015.............       160003
                                      0917P).                 Reynolds, Mayor, City of     Eagle, ID 83616.
                                                              Eagle, 660 East Civic
                                                              Lane, Eagle, ID 83616.
    Ada (FEMA Docket No.: B-1531)..  Unincorporated areas    The Honorable Dave Case,     200 West Front Street,  Nov. 5, 2015.............       160001
                                      of Ada County (15-10-   District Commissioner, Ada   3rd Floor, Boise, ID
                                      0917P).                 County, 200 West Front       83702.
                                                              Street, 3rd Floor, Boise,
                                                              ID 83702.
    Ada (FEMA Docket No.: B-1544)..  City of Kuna (15-10-    The Honorable W. Greg        City Hall, 329 West     Dec. 24, 2015............       160174
                                      0775P).                 Nelson, Mayor, City of       3rd Street, Kuna, ID
                                                              Kuna, 763 West Avalon        83634.
                                                              Street, Kuna, ID 83634.
    Ada (FEMA Docket No.: B-1544)..  Unincorporated areas    The Honorable Dave Case,     200 West Front Street,  Dec. 24, 2015............       160001
                                      of Ada County (15-10-   District Commissioner, Ada   3rd Floor, Boise, ID
                                      0775P).                 County, 200 West Front       83702.
                                                              Street, 3rd Floor, Boise,
                                                              ID 83702.
Illinois:
    DuPage (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Naperville (15- The Honorable Steve          City Hall, 400 South    Dec. 3, 2015.............       170213
     1544).                           05-2352P).              Chirico, Mayor, City of      Eagle Street,
                                                              Naperville, 400 South        Naperville, IL 60540.
                                                              Eagle Street, Naperville,
                                                              IL 60540.

    Kane (FEMA Docket No.: B-1531).  City of Elgin (15-05-   The Honorable Dave Kaptain,  Public Works            Nov. 3, 2015.............       170087
                                      1616P).                 Mayor, City of Elgin, 150    Department,
                                                              Dexter Court, Elgin, IL      Engineering
                                                              60120.                       Department, 150
                                                                                Dexter Court, Elgin,
                                                                                IL 60120.
     Kane (FEMA Docket No.: B-1531)  Unincorporated areas    The Honorable Christopher    Kane County Government  Nov. 3, 2015.............       170896
                                      of Kane County (15-05-  Lauzen, Kane County          Center, Water
                                      1616P).                 Chairman, Kane County        Resources Department,
                                                              Government Center, 719       719 South Batavia
                                                              South Batavia Avenue,        Avenue, Building A,
                                                              Building A, Geneva, IL       Geneva, IL 60134.
                                                              60134.
Indiana:
    Allen (FEMA Docket No.: B-1533)  Unincorporated areas    Commissioner Nelson Peters,  Department of Planning  Nov. 27, 2015............       180302
                                      of Allen County (15-    Allen County, Board of       Services, 200 East
                                      05-5235P).              Commissioners, Citizens      Berry Street, Suite
                                                              Square, 200 East Berry       150, Fort Wayne, IN
                                                              Street, Suite 410, Fort      46802.
                                                              Wayne, IN 46802.
    Rush (FEMA Docket No.: B-1531).  City of Rushville (15-  The Honorable Michael P.     Rush County             Nov. 11, 2015............       180223
                                      05-3870X).              Pavey, Mayor, City of        Courthouse, Area Plan
                                                              Rushville, 133 West 1st      Commission, 101 East
                                                              Street, Rushville, IN        2nd Street, Room 211,
                                                              46173.                       Rushville, IN 46173.
    Rush (FEMA Docket No.: B-1531).  Unincorporated areas    Mr. Bruce Levi, Chairman,    Rush County             Nov. 11, 2015............       180421
                                      of Rush County (15-05-  Rush County Board of         Courthouse, Area Plan
                                      3870X).                 Commissioners, Rush County   Commission, 101 East
                                                              Courthouse, 101 East 2nd     2nd Street, Room 211,
                                                              Street, Room 102,            Rushville, IN 46173.
                                                              Rushville, IN 46173.
Kansas:
    Johnson (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Olathe (15-07-  The Honorable Michael        Olathe Planning         Dec. 4, 2015.............       200173
     1544).                           1599P).                 Copeland, Mayor, City of     Office, 100 West
                                                              Olathe, P.O. Box 768,        Santa Fe Drive,
                                                              Olathe, KS 66051.            Olathe, KS 66061.
    Shawnee (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated areas    The Honorable Kevin Cook,    County Courthouse, 200  Nov. 10, 2015............       200331
     1531).                           of Shawnee County (15-  Chair--Shawnee County        Southeast 7th Street,
                                      07-0760P).              Commissioners, County        Topeka, KS 66603.
                                                              Courthouse, 200 Southeast
                                                              7th Street, Topeka, KS
                                                              66603.
Minnesota:
    McLeod (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Winsted (15-05- The Honorable Steve Stotko,  McLeod County           Dec. 10, 2015............       270614
     1544).                           4471P).                 Mayor, City of Winsted,      Sheriff's Office, 801
                                                              City Hall, 201 1st Street    10th Street East,
                                                              North, Winsted, MN 55395.    Glencoe, MN 55336.
    McLeod (FEMA Docket No.: B-      Unincorporated areas    The Honorable Paul Wright,   McLeod County           Dec. 10, 2015............       270616
     1544).                           of McLeod County (15-   Chair, Board of              Sheriff's Office, 801
                                      05-4471P).              Commissioners, McLeod        10th Street East,
                                                              County, McLeod County        Glencoe, MN 55336.
                                                              Courthouse, 830 East 11th
                                                              Street, Glencoe, MN 55336.
Missouri:
    Jackson (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Lee's Summit    The Honorable Randy Rhoads,  City Hall, 207          Nov. 26, 2015............       290174
     1533).                           (15-07-1190P).          Mayor, City of Lee's         Southwest Market
                                                              Summit, 220 Southeast        Street, Lee's Summit,
                                                              Green Street, Lee's          MO 64063.
                                                              Summit, MO 64063.
    Jefferson (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Crystal City    The Honorable Thomas V       130 Mississippi         Nov. 9, 2015.............       290189
     1531).                           (15-07-0050P).          Schilly, Mayor, City of      Avenue, Crystal City,
                                                              Crystal City, 130            MO 63019.
                                                              Mississippi Avenue,
                                                              Crystal City, MO 63019.
    Jefferson (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Festus (15-07-  The Honorable Mike Cage,     Festus Public Works     Nov. 9, 2015.............       290191
     1531).                           0050P).                 Mayor, City of Festus, 711   Department, 950 North
                                                              West Main Street, Festus,    5th Street, Festus,
                                                              MO 63028.                    MO 63028.
    Jefferson (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Unincorporated areas    Mr. Ken Walker, Jefferson    729 Maple Street,       Nov. 13, 2015............       290808
     1533).                           of Jefferson County     County Executive,            Suite G30, Hillsboro,
                                      (15-07-0620P).          Jefferson County             MO 63050.
                                                              Administration Center, 729
                                                              Maple Street, Suite G30,
                                                              Hillsboro, MO 63050.
Ohio:
    Cuyahoga (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of Strongsville    The Honorable Thomas P.      City Hall, 16099 Foltz  Nov. 6, 2015.............       390132
     1531).                           (15-05-3955P).          Perciak, Mayor, City of      Parkway,
                                                              Strongsville, 16099 Foltz    Strongsville, OH
                                                              Parkway, Strongsville, OH    44149.
                                                              44149.
Texas:
    Bowie (FEMA Docket No.: B-1544)  City of Texarkana (15-  The Honorable Bob            220 Texas Boulevard,    Dec. 9, 2015.............       480060
                                      06-1450P).              Bruggeman, Mayor, City of    Texarkana, TX 75501.
                                                              Texarkana, 220 Texas
                                                              Boulevard, Texarkana, TX
                                                              75501.
    Dallas (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Hutchins (14-   The Honorable Mario          City Hall, 321 North    Nov. 6, 2015.............       480179
     1531).                           06-3724P).              Vasquez, Mayor, City of      Main Street,
                                                              Hutchins, 321 North Main     Hutchins, TX 75141.
                                                              Street, Hutchins, TX 75141.
    Dallas (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Wilmer (14-06-  The Honorable Casey          City Hall, 300 Country  Nov. 6, 2015.............       480190
     1531).                           3724P).                 Burgess, Mayor, City of      Club Road, Wylie, TX
                                                              Wilmer, 128 North Dallas     75098.
                                                              Avenue, Wilmer, TX 75172.
    Dallas (FEMA Docket No.: B-      Unincorporated areas    The Honorable Clay L.        Dallas County Records   Nov. 6, 2015.............       480165
     1531).                           of Dallas County (14-   Jenkins, Presiding           Building, 509 Main
                                      06-3724P).              Officer, County              Street, Dallas, TX
                                                              Commissioner Court, 411      75202.
                                                              Elm Street, Dallas, TX
                                                              75202.
Utah:
    Uintah (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Vernal (14-08-  The Honorable Sonja Norton,  Vernal Administrative   Nov. 25, 2015............       490149
     1533).                           0909P).                 Mayor, City of Vernal, 374   Office, 447 East Main
                                                              East Main Street, Vernal,    Street, Vernal, UT
                                                              UT 84078.                    84078.
    Uintah (FEMA Docket No.: B-      Unincorporated areas    The Honorable Mike McKee,    152 East 100 North,     Nov. 25, 2015............       490147
     1533).                           of Uintah County (14-   Commissioner, Uintah         Vernal, UT 84078.
                                      08-0909P).              County, 152 East 100
                                                              North, Vernal, UT 84078.
Virginia:
    Prince William (FEMA Docket      City of Manassas (15-   The Honorable Harry J.       Manassas City           Nov. 19, 2015............       510122
     No.: B-1533).                    03-1081P).              Parrish, II, Mayor, City     Engineer's Office,
                                                              of Manassas, 9027 Center     9027 Center Street,
                                                              Street, Manassas, VA 20110.  Suite 203, Manassas,
                                                                                VA 20110.

    Prince William (FEMA Docket      Unincorporated areas    Mr. Corey A. Stewart,        Prince William County   Nov. 19, 2015............       510119
     No.: B-1533).                    of Prince William       Chairman, Board of County    Department of Public
                                      County (15-03-1081P).   Supervisors, 1 County        Works, Watershed
                                                              Complex Court, Prince        Management Division,
                                                              William, VA 22192.           4379 Ridgewood Center
                                                                                Drive, Prince
                                                                                William, VA 22192.
Washington:
    Lewis (FEMA Docket No.: B-1544)  City of Napavine (15-   The Honorable John Sayers,   City Hall, 214 2nd      Dec. 18, 2015............       530254
                                      10-0078P).              Mayor, City of Napavine,     Avenue Northeast,
                                                              407 Birch Avenue             Napavine, WA 98565.
                                                              Southwest, P.O. Box 810,
                                                              Napavine, WA 98565.
    Lewis (FEMA Docket No.: B-1544)  Unincorporated areas    The Honorable Bill Schulte,  Division of Public      Dec. 18, 2015............       530102
                                      of Lewis County (15-    Lewis County Commissioner,   Services, 350 North
                                      10-0078P).              District #2, 351 Northwest   Market Boulevard,
                                                              North Street, Chehalis, WA   Chehalis, WA 98532.
                                                              98532.
Wisconsin:
    Milwaukee (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Oak Creek (15-  The Honorable Stephen        City Hall, 8640 South   Dec. 31, 2015............       550279
     1544).                           05-2729P).              Scaffidi, Mayor, City of     Howell Avenue, Oak
                                                              Oak Creek, 8460 South        Creek, WI 53154.
                                                              Howell Avenue, P.O. Box
                                                              27, Oak Creek, WI 53154.
    St. Croix (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of River Falls     The Honorable Dan Toland,    City Hall, 123 East     Dec. 31, 2015............       550330
     1544).                           (15-05-3405P).          Mayor, City of River         Elm Street, River
                                                              Falls, City Hall, 222        Falls, WI 54022.
                                                              Lewis Street, River Falls,
                                                              WI 54022.
    Trempealeau (FEMA Docket No.: B- Village of Strum (15-   The Honorable Dean Boehne,   202 South 5th Avenue,   Nov. 13, 2015............       555583
     1531).                           05-2619P).              President, Village of        Strum, WI 54770.
                                                              Strum, 202 South 5th
                                                              Avenue, P.O. Box 25,
                                                              Strum, WI 54770.
    Trempealeau (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas    The Honorable Richard        36245 Main Street,      Nov. 13, 2015............       555585
     1531).                           of Trempealeau County   Miller, County Board         Whitehall, WI 54773.
                                      (15-05-2619P).          Chairman, Trempealeau
                                                              County, 36245 Main Street,
                                                              Whitehall, WI 54773.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 9, 2012)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 61303-61304]
[FR Doc No: 2012-24721]

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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. 77, No. 195 / Tuesday, October 9, 2012 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0940; Directorate Identifier 2012-NE-26-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2D turboshaft engines. This proposed AD was
prompted by a low fuel pressure event caused by a deterioration and a
loss of the low-pressure drive function within the hydro-mechanical
metering unit (HMU). This proposed AD would require replacing the HMU
at a reduced life. We are proposing this AD to prevent an uncommanded
in-flight shutdown of the engine, and possible loss of the helicopter.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 10,
2012.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Turbomeca,
40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 (0)5 59 74 40 00; telex: 570 042; fax:
33 (0)5 59 74 45 15. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is the
same as the Mail address provided in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frederick Zink, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2012-0940;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NE-26-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search
function of the Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any
of our dockets, including, if provided, the name of the individual who
sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy
Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65
FR 19477-78).

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
AD 2012-0141, dated July 31, 2012 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
MCAI states:

    During an Arriel 2D endurance test, the illumination of the low
fuel pressure warning light was observed. The investigation of the
high pressure/low pressure (HP/LP) pump assembly within the hydro-
mechanical metering unit (HMU), removed following this occurrence,
revealed a deterioration and a loss of the LP pump drive function.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an
uncommanded engine in-flight shut down.

    We are issuing this proposed AD to prevent an uncommanded in-flight
shutdown of the engine, and possible loss of the helicopter. You may
obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Turbomeca S.A. has issued Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A292
73 2847, Version A, dated May 29, 2012. The actions described in this
service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of France
and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. We are
proposing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by EASA
and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same type design.
    This proposed AD would require replacing the HMU before the HMU
exceeds 800 operating hours since new; or within 800 operating hours
since last replacement of the low-pressure pump spindle wheel assembly,
high-pressure

pump complete sleeve, bearings/pinions (matched assembly), and sleeve
assembly.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 27 engines installed on helicopters of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 0.7 work-hour per
engine to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $14,400 per engine.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $390,407.

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.
    We are 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

    We 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. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

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

    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]

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

Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2012-0940; Directorate Identifier
2012-NE-26-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 10, 2012.

(b) Affected Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2D turboshaft
engines.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a low fuel pressure event caused by a
deterioration and a loss of the low-pressure drive function within
the hydro-mechanical metering unit (HMU). We are issuing this AD to
prevent an uncommanded in-flight shutdown of the engine, and
possible loss of the helicopter.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, replace the HMU with an HMU eligible for
installation:
    (1) Before the HMU exceeds 800 operating hours since new; or
    (2) Within 800 operating hours since last replacement of the
low-pressure pump spindle wheel assembly, high-pressure pump
complete sleeve, bearings/pinions (matched assembly), and sleeve
assembly.

(f) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install any HMU onto
any engine, or install any engine onto any helicopter, unless in
compliance with the requirements of paragraph (e) of this AD.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, may approve AMOCs for
this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your
request.

(h) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Frederick Zink,
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: 781-
238-7199.
    (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency AD No. 2012-0141,
dated July 31, 2012, and Turbomeca S.A. Alert Mandatory Service
Bulletin No. A292 73 2847, Version A, dated May 29, 2012, for
related information.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Turbomeca, 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 (0)5 59 74 40 00; telex:
570 042; fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45 15. You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
781-238-7125.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 1, 2012.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 110 (Thursday, June 8, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37467-37469]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12278]

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                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.

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and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 25

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0841; Special Conditions No. 25-837-SC]

Special Conditions: Airbus SAS Model A320 and A321 Series
Airplanes; Rechargeable Lithium Batteries and Battery System
Installations

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final special conditions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Airbus SAS
(Airbus) Model A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N; and
Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes. These
airplanes will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to
the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for
transport-category airplanes. This design feature is a mini emergency
power supply unit containing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The
applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or
appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special
conditions contain the additional safety standards that the
Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety
equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

DATES: This action is effective on Airbus on June 8, 2023. Send
comments on or before July 24, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by Docket No. FAA-2023-0841 using
any of the following methods:
     Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the online instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Privacy: Except for Confidential Business Information as
described in the following paragraph, and other information as
described in title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (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 FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about these special conditions.
     Confidential Business Information: 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 these special
conditions contain commercial or financial information that is
customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and
that is relevant or responsive to these special conditions, 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 the indicated comments will not be placed in the public
docket of these special conditions. Send submissions containing CBI to
the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Comments the FAA receives, which are not specifically designated as
CBI, will be placed in the public docket for these special conditions.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
https://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. Follow the online
instructions for accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nazih Khaouly, Aircraft Systems, AIR-
623, Technical Innovation Policy Branch, Policy and Innovation
Division, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation
Administration, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, Washington 98198;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The substance of these special conditions
has been published in the Federal Register for public comment in
several prior instances with no substantive comments received.
Therefore, the FAA finds, pursuant to 14 CFR 11.38(b), that new
comments are unlikely, and notice and comment prior to this publication
are unnecessary.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested people to take part in this rulemaking
by sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data.
    The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date for
comments, and will consider comments filed late if it is possible to do
so without incurring delay. The FAA may change these special conditions
based on the comments received.

Background

    On August 17, 2022, Airbus SAS applied for a change to Type
Certificate No. A28NM to install a mini emergency power supply unit
containing rechargeable, lithium-ion batteries and battery system on
Airbus A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N and Airbus
Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes.
    These airplanes, approved under Type Certificate No. A28NM, are
twin-engine transport category airplanes with a maximum seating of
capacity between 179 to 244 passengers and a maximum takeoff weight
between 154,322 to 213,848 pounds, depending on model.

Type Certification Basis

    Under the provisions of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14
CFR) 21.101,

Airbus must show that changes to the Airbus Model A320-251N, -252N, -
253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N and Airbus Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -
253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes, as changed, continues to meet the
applicable provisions of the regulations listed in Type Certificate No.
A28NM or the applicable regulations in effect on the date of
application for the change, except for earlier amendments as agreed
upon by the FAA.
    If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness
regulations (e.g., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or
appropriate safety standards for the Airbus Model A320-251N, -252N, -
253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N, and Airbus Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -
253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes because of a novel or unusual
design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the provisions
of Sec.  21.16.
    Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which
they are issued. Should the type certificate for that model be amended
later to include any other model that incorporates the same novel or
unusual design feature, or should any other model already included on
the same type certificate be modified to incorporate the same novel or
unusual design feature, these special conditions would also apply to
the other model under Sec.  21.101.
    In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special
conditions, the Airbus Model A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and
-273N, and Airbus Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX
airplanes must comply with the fuel-vent and exhaust-emission
requirements of 14 CFR part 34, and the noise-certification
requirements of 14 CFR part 36.
    The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in
accordance with Sec.  11.38, and they become part of the type
certification basis under Sec.  21.101.

Novel or Unusual Design Features

    The Airbus Model A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N;
and Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes will
incorporate the following novel or unusual design feature Mini
Emergency Power Supply Unit containing rechargeable lithium-ion
batteries.

Discussion

    Rechargeable lithium batteries and battery systems are considered
to be a novel or unusual design feature in transport category
airplanes, with respect to the requirements in Sec.  25.1353. This type
of battery has certain failure, operational, and maintenance
characteristics that differ significantly from those of the nickel-
cadmium and lead-acid rechargeable batteries currently approved for
installation on transport category airplanes. These batteries and
battery systems introduce higher energy levels into airplane systems
through new chemical compositions in various battery-cell sizes and
construction. Interconnection of these cells in battery packs
introduces failure modes that require unique design considerations,
such as provisions for thermal management.
    Special Condition 1 requires that each individual cell within a
battery and battery system be designed to maintain safe temperatures
and pressures. Special Condition 2 addresses these same issues but for
the entire battery system.
    Special Condition 2 requires that the batteries and battery system
be designed to prevent propagation of a thermal event, such as self-
sustained, uncontrolled increases in temperature or pressure from one
cell to adjacent cells.
    Special Conditions 1 and 2 are intended to ensure that the cells
and battery system are designed to eliminate the potential for
uncontrollable failures. However, a certain number of failures will
occur due to various factors beyond the control of the designer.
Therefore, other special conditions are intended to protect the
airplane and its occupants if failure occurs.
    Special Conditions 3, 7, and 8 are self-explanatory.
    Special Condition 4 clarifies that the flammable-fluid fire-
protection requirements of Sec.  25.863 apply to rechargeable lithium
battery installations. Section 25.863 is applicable to areas of the
airplane that could be exposed to flammable fluid leakage from airplane
systems. Rechargeable lithium batteries contain electrolyte that is a
flammable fluid.
    Special Condition 5 requires each rechargeable lithium battery and
battery system installation to not damage surrounding structure or
adjacent systems, equipment, or electrical wiring from corrosive fluids
or gases that may escape in such a way as to cause a major or more
severe failure condition.
    Special Condition 6 requires each rechargeable lithium battery and
battery system installation to have provisions to prevent any hazardous
effect on airplane structure or systems caused by the maximum amount of
heat it can generate due to any failure of it or its individual cells.
The means of meeting special conditions 5 and 6 may be the same, but
they are independent requirements addressing different hazards. Special
Condition 5 addresses corrosive fluids and gases, whereas special
condition 6 addresses heat.
    Special Condition 9 requires rechargeable lithium batteries and
battery systems to have ``automatic'' means, for charge rate and
disconnect, due to the fast acting nature of lithium battery chemical
reactions. Manual intervention would not be timely or effective in
mitigating the hazards associated with these batteries.
    These special conditions apply to all rechargeable lithium
batteries and battery system installations in lieu of Sec.
25.1353(b)(1) through (4) at amendment 25-123, or Sec.  25.1353(c)(1)
through (4) at earlier amendments. Those regulations will remain in
effect for other battery installations on these airplanes.
    These special conditions contain the additional safety standards
that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of
safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness
standards.

Applicability

    As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the
Airbus Model A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N; and
Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes. Should
Airbus apply at a later date for a change to the type certificate to
include another model incorporating the same novel or unusual design
feature, these special conditions would apply to that model as well.

Conclusion

    This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features
on Airbus Model A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N; and
Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes. It is
not a rule of general applicability.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25

    Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.

Authority Citation

    The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, and
44704.

The Special Conditions

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of
the type

certification basis for Airbus Model A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -
272N and -273N; and Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX and -272NX
airplanes.

Rechargeable Lithium Battery and Battery System Installations

    In lieu of Sec.  25.1353(b)(1) through (4) at amendment 25-123, or
Sec.  25.1353(c)(1) through (4) at earlier amendments, each
rechargeable lithium battery installation must:
    1. Be designed to maintain safe cell temperatures and pressures
under all foreseeable operating conditions to prevent fire and
explosion.
    2. Be designed to prevent the occurrence of self-sustaining,
uncontrollable increases in temperature or pressure, and automatically
control the charge rate of each cell to protect against adverse
operating conditions, such as cell imbalance, back charging,
overcharging, and overheating.
    3. Not emit explosive or toxic gases, either in normal operation or
as a result of its failure that may accumulate in hazardous quantities
within the airplane.
    4. Meet the requirements of Sec.  25.863.
    5. Not damage surrounding structure or adjacent systems, equipment,
or electrical wiring from corrosive fluids or gases that may escape in
such a way as to cause a major or more- severe failure condition.
    6. Have provisions to prevent any hazardous effect on airplane
structure or systems caused by the maximum amount of heat it can
generate due to any failure of it or its individual cells.
    7. Have a failure sensing and warning system to alert the
flightcrew if its failure affects safe operation of the airplane.
    8. Have a monitoring and warning feature that alerts the flightcrew
when its charge state falls below acceptable levels if its function is
required for safe operation of the airplane.
    9. Have a means to automatically disconnect from its charging
source in the event of an over-temperature condition, cell failure or
battery failure.

    Note:  A battery system consists of the battery, battery charger
and any protective, monitoring and alerting circuitry or hardware
inside or outside of the battery. It also includes vents (where
necessary) and packaging. For the purpose of these special
conditions, a battery and the battery system is referred to as a
battery.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June 4, 2023.
Suzanne A. Masterson,
Acting Manager, Technical Policy Branch, Policy and Standards Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0835; Directorate Identifier 2008-SW-34-AD;
Amendment 39-15684; AD 2008-20-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 600N
Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: This document corrects airworthiness directive (AD) 2008-20-05
which was published on October 10, 2008 (73 FR 60102) and applies to MD
Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model 600N helicopters. AD 2008-20-05 requires
modifying the fuselage aft section, repetitively inspecting the
tailboom attachment fittings, installing inspection holes and
attachment bolt washers, modifying both access covers, and replacing
broken attachment bolts. This document corrects the AD number that is
incorrectly listed as 2008-20-08 on page 60104 of the AD.

DATES: The effective date of AD 2008-20-05 remains October 27, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Schrieber, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Airframe
Branch, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, California 90712, telephone
(562) 627-5348, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Discussion: On September 25, 2008, we issued AD 2008-20-05 to amend
14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that applies to MDHI Model 600N
helicopters. That AD requires modifying the fuselage aft section,
repetitively inspecting the tailboom attachment fittings, installing
inspection holes and attachment bolt washers, modifying both access
covers, and replacing broken attachment bolts.
    As published, AD 2008-20-05 contains an incorrect AD number (2008-
20-08) in the regulatory text on page 60104 of the AD. The correct AD
number is 2008-20-05.
    No other part of the regulatory information has been changed;
therefore, the AD is not republished in the Federal Register.

Correction of Publication

    Accordingly, the publication on October 10, 2008 of Amendment 39-
15684, AD 2008-20-05, Docket No. FAA-2008-0835, Directorate Identifier
2008-SW-34-AD (73 FR 60102), which is the subject of FR Doc. E8-23540,
is corrected as follows:

Sec.  39.13  [Corrected]

    On page 60104, in the second column, in the paragraph under Sec.
39.13 [Amended], change ``2008-20-08'' to read ``2008-20-05''.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 14, 2008.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8-28108 Filed 11-26-08; 8:45 am]

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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2017-N-6455]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Consultation Procedures: Foods Derived From New Plant
Varieties

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is
announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection
of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the
Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension of an existing collection of
information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on the information collection
pertaining to FDA consultation procedures for foods derived from new
plant varieties, including information collection provisions in the
guidance entitled, ``Guidance on Consultation Procedures: Foods Derived
From New Plant Varieties,'' and in Form FDA 3665 entitled, ``Final
Consultation For Food Derived From a New Plant Variety (Biotechnology
Final Consultation),'' which developers may use to prepare the final
consultation in a standard format.

DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on the collection
of information by January 22, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments as follows. Please note that late,
untimely filed comments will not be considered. Electronic comments
must be submitted on or before January 22, 2021. The https://www.regulations.gov electronic filing system will accept comments until
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time at the end of January 22, 2021. Comments
received by mail/hand delivery/courier (for written/paper submissions)
will be considered timely if they are postmarked or the delivery
service acceptance receipt is on or before that date.

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted
electronically, including attachments, to https://www.regulations.gov
will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be
made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment
does not include any confidential information that you or a third party
may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone
else's Social Security number, or confidential business information,
such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your
name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in
the body of your comments, that information will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
     If you want to submit a comment with confidential
information that you do not wish to be made available to the public,
submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the manner
detailed (see ``Written/Paper Submissions'' and ``Instructions'').

Written/Paper Submissions

    Submit written/paper submissions as follows:
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier (for written/paper
submissions): Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
     For written/paper comments submitted to the Dockets
Management Staff, FDA will post your comment, as well as any
attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified,
as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ``Instructions.''
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No.
FDA-2017-N-6455 for ``Agency Information Collection Activities;
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Consultation Procedures: Foods
Derived From New Plant Varieties.'' Received comments, those filed in a
timely manner (see ADDRESSES), will be placed in the docket and, except
for those submitted as ``Confidential Submissions,'' publicly viewable
at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Dockets Management Staff
between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Confidential Submissions--To submit a comment with
confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly
available, submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You
should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information
you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states
``THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.'' The Agency will
review this copy, including the claimed confidential information, in
its consideration of comments. The second copy, which will have the
claimed confidential information redacted/blacked out, will be
available for public viewing and posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
Submit both copies to the Dockets Management Staff. If you do not wish
your name and contact information to be made publicly available, you
can provide this information on the cover sheet and not in the body of
your comments and you must identify this information as
``confidential.'' Any information marked as ``confidential'' will not
be disclosed except in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 and other
applicable disclosure law. For more information about FDA's posting of
comments to public dockets, see 80 FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or
access the information at: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-09-18/pdf/2015-23389.pdf.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
the electronic and written/paper comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in
the heading of this document, into the ``Search'' box and follow the
prompts and/or go to the Dockets Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane,
Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Domini Bean, Office of Operations,
Food and Drug Administration, Three White Flint North, 10A-12M, 11601
Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD 20852,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal
Agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor.
``Collection of information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) and includes Agency requests or requirements that members of
the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a
third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A))
requires Federal Agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal
Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including
each proposed extension of an existing collection of information,
before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with
this requirement, FDA is publishing notice of the proposed collection
of information set forth in this document.

    With respect to the following collection of information, FDA
invites comments on these topics: (1) Whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA's
functions, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of FDA's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques, when
appropriate, and other forms of information technology.

Consultation Procedures: Foods Derived From New Plant Varieties

OMB Control Number 0910-0704--Extension

    This information collection supports FDA's consultation procedures
for foods derived from new plant varieties, as discussed and included
in Agency guidance, and in Form FDA 3665. We recommend that producers
who use biotechnology in the manufacture or development of foods and
food ingredients work cooperatively with FDA to ensure that products
derived through biotechnology are safe and comply with all applicable
legal requirements and have instituted a voluntary consultation process
with industry. To facilitate this process, the Agency issued a guidance
entitled, ``Guidance on Consultation Procedures: Foods Derived From New
Plant Varieties,'' which is available on our website at https://www.fda.gov/FoodGuidances. The guidance describes FDA's consultation
process for the evaluation of information on new plant varieties
provided by developers. The Agency believes this consultation process
will help ensure that human and animal food safety issues or other
regulatory issues (e.g., labeling) are resolved prior to commercial
distribution. Additionally, such communication will help to ensure that
any potential food safety issues regarding a new plant variety are
resolved during development and will help to ensure that all market
entry decisions by the industry are made consistently and in full
compliance with the standards of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (the FD&C Act).
    Since 1992, when FDA issued its ``Statement of Policy: Foods
Derived From New Plant Varieties'' (the 1992 policy) (57 FR 22984, May
29, 1992), we have encouraged developers of new plant varieties,
including those varieties that are developed through biotechnology, to
consult with FDA during the plant development process to discuss
possible scientific and regulatory issues that might arise. In the 1992
policy, we explained that under the FD&C Act developers of new foods
(in this document food refers to both human and animal food) have a
responsibility to ensure that the foods they offer to consumers are
safe and in compliance with all requirements of the FD&C Act (57 FR
22984 at 22985).
    Description of Respondents: Respondents to this collection of
information include developers of new plant varieties intended for food
use.
    We estimate the burden of this collection of information as
follows:

                                                     Table 1--Estimated Annual Reporting Burden \1\
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                                                                                Number of
                        Activity                           Form FDA No.      Number of     responses per   Total annual   Average burden    Total hours
                                                                            respondents     respondent       responses     per response
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Initial consultation....................................            None              20               2              40               4             160
Final consultation......................................            3665              12               1              12             150           1,800
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    Total...............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           1,960
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\1\ There are no operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information.

    Based on a review of the information collection since our last
request for OMB approval, we have made no adjustments to our burden
estimate.

Initial Consultations

    Initial consultations are generally a one-time burden, although a
developer might return more than once to discuss additional issues
before submitting a final consultation. As noted in the guidance, we
encourage developers to consult early in the development phase of their
products, and as often as necessary. Historically, firms developing a
new genetically engineered plant variety intended for food use have
generally initiated consultation with FDA early in the process of
developing such a variety, even though there is no legal obligation for
such consultation. These consultations have made FDA aware of foods and
food ingredients before these products are distributed commercially and
have provided FDA with the information necessary to address any
potential questions regarding the safety, labeling, or regulatory
status of the food or food ingredient. As such, these consultations
have aided both industry and the Agency in exercising their mutual
responsibilities under the FD&C Act.
    We estimate that the Center for Veterinary Medicine and the Center
for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition jointly received an average of 40
requests for initial consultations per year in the last 3 years via
email, or written letter. Based on this information, we expect to
receive no more than 40 annually for a total of 160 hours for initial
consultations.

Final Consultations

    Final consultations are a one-time burden. At some stage in the
process of research and development, a developer will have accumulated
the information that the developer believes is adequate to ensure that
food derived from the new plant variety is safe and that it
demonstrates compliance with the relevant provisions of the FD&C Act.
The developer will then be able to conclude any ongoing consultation
with FDA. The developer submits to FDA a summary of the safety and
nutritional assessment that has been conducted about the genetically
engineered food intended to be introduced into commercial distribution.
We evaluate the submission to ensure that all potential safety and
regulatory questions have been addressed. We have developed a form that
prompts a developer to include certain elements in the final
consultation in a standard format: Form FDA 3665 entitled, ``Final
Consultation for Food Derived From a New Plant Variety (Biotechnology
Final Consultation).'' The form and its elements that would be prepared
as

attachments to the form can be submitted in electronic format.
    We base our estimate of the average time to prepare a submission on
informal contact with firms that made one or more biotechnology
consultation submission under the voluntary biotechnology consultation
process. We estimate the average time to prepare a submission for final
consultation to be 150 hours. With an estimated 12 annual submissions,
the total will be 1,800 hours for final consultations.
    The total estimated burden for this collection of information is
1,960 hours.

    Dated: November 16, 2020.
Lauren K. Roth,
Acting Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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