[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 55 (Thursday, March 23, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 14841-14842]
[FR Doc No: 2017-05172]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9474; Airspace Docket No. 16-AWP-24]

Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace Areas, and Establishment
of Class E Airspace; Bishop, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify Class E surface area airspace,
and modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Bishop Airport (formerly Eastern Sierra Regional Airport),
Bishop, CA. The FAA proposes also to establish Class E surface area
airspace designated as an extension at this airport. After a review,
the FAA found these modifications are necessary for the safety and
management of Instrument Flight Rules aircraft operations at the
airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 8, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone:
1-800-647-5527, or<PHONE_NUMBER>. You must identify FAA Docket No.
FAA-2016-9474; Airspace Docket No. 16-AWP-24, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of
FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Clark, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would amend Class E airspace at Bishop Airport, Bishop, CA.

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in
triplicate to the address listed above. Persons wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2016-9474/
Airspace Docket No. 16-ANM-24''. The postcard will be date/time stamped
and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule.
The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the
comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact
with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number)
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service
Center, Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057.

Availability and Summary of Documents Proposed for Incorporation by
Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective
September 15, 2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by modifying Class E surface area
airspace, modifying Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface, and establishing Class E surface area airspace
designated as an extension, at Bishop Airport (formerly Eastern Sierra
Regional Airport), Bishop, CA.
    Class E surface area airspace would be modified to within a 5-mile
radius (from a 4.2-mile radius) of Bishop Airport, with 2 segments
extending from the 5-mile radius to 6.9 miles northwest of the airport,
and 9.6 miles north-northwest of the airport, respectively.
    Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
would

be modified to within a 6.7-mile radius of Bishop Airport, with a 7.2-
mile wide segment extending to 11.5 miles northeast of the airport.
Also, the Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the
surface would be reduced to a small area southeast of the airport as
the current configuration largely duplicates the Coaldale, NV, Class E
en route airspace area. Additionally, Class E airspace extending upward
from 12,500 feet MSL would be removed, as this airspace supports no
current IFR operations.
    These airspace modifications are necessary for the safety and
management of IFR operations in standard instrument approach and
departure procedures at the airport. The airport name would be changed
to be in concert with the FAA's aeronautical database.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002,
6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A, dated August 3,
2016, and effective September 15, 2016, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in
this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

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

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal
Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

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

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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:

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

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area.

* * * * *

AWP CA E2 Bishop, CA [Modified]

Bishop Airport, CA
    (Lat. 37[deg]22'23'' N., long. 118[deg]21'49'' W.)

    Within a 5-mile radius of Bishop Airport.

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to
a Class D or Class E Surface Area.

* * * * *

AWP CA E4 Bishop, CA [New]

Bishop Airport, CA
    (Lat. 37[deg]22'23'' N., long. 118[deg]21'49'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.2 miles
each side of a 315[deg] bearing from Bishop Airport extending from
the 5-mile radius of the airport to 6.9 miles northwest of the
airport, and within 1.2 miles each side of a 337[deg] bearing from
the airport extending from the 5 mile radius of the airport to 9.6
miles northwest of the airport.

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

* * * * *

AWP CA E5 Bishop, CA [Modified]

Bishop Airport, CA
    (Lat. 37[deg]22'23'' N., long. 118[deg]21'49'' W.)

    That airspace upward from 700 feet above the surface within a
6.7-mile radius of Bishop Airport, and within 4 miles west and 3.2
miles east of a 337[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the
6.7-mile radius of the airport to 15.2 miles northwest of the
airport. That airspace upward from 1,200 feet above the surface
within 3 miles southwest and 11.5 miles northeast of a 157[deg]
bearing from the Bishop Airport extending from the airport to 10.4
miles southeast of the airport.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 3, 2017.
Richard Roberts,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-05172 Filed 3-22-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


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Assumed larvae for all species for entrainment.

Data QC for tables in this file done by Michelle Barron, August 2001 LH QC by Adrienne GRET, September, 2001 Impingement and entrainment losses data for Philip Sporn Power Plant Workbook compiled for use in fish impingement/ entainment loss model. Amy Beaulieu, 6/ 13/ 01, AGRET 9/ 03/ 01


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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0249]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zones; City of Chicago's July 4th Celebration Fireworks,
Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing two temporary safety zones on
Lake Michigan near Chicago, Illinois. These zones are intended to
restrict vessels from a portion of Lake Michigan due to multiple
firework displays. These temporary safety zones are necessary to
protect the surrounding public and their vessels from the hazards
associated with fireworks displays.

DATES: This rule is effective from 8:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on July 4,
2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as
documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket,
are part of docket USCG-2010-0249 and are available online by going to
http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0249 in the ``Keyword''
box, and then clicking ``Search.'' This material is also available for
inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S.
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, contact or e-mail Petty Officer Adam Kraft, U.S. Coast
Guard Sector Lake Michigan, at<PHONE_NUMBER> or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright,
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    On April 28, 2010, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled Safety Zone; City of Chicago's July 4th Celebration
Fireworks, Chicago, Illinois in the Federal Register (75 FR 22330). We
received 0 comments on the proposed rule. No public meeting was
requested and none was held.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying this rule would be
contrary to the public interest of ensuring the safety of spectators
and vessels during this operation and immediate action is necessary to
prevent possible loss of life or property from the dangers that are
associated with firework displays.

Basis and Purpose

    These temporary safety zones are necessary to protect vessels from
the hazards associated with the City of Chicago's July 4th Celebration
Fireworks. The Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, has
determined that the City of Chicago's July 4th Celebration Fireworks
presents a significant risk to public safety and property. The likely
combination of congested waterways and a fireworks display presents a
significant risk of serious injuries or fatalities.

Discussion of Comments and Changes

    No comments were received concerning this rule. No substantive
changes have been made to this rule as proposed.

Discussion of Rule

    There will be two separate temporary safety zones for this event.
The first zone will encompass all waters of Lake Michigan within
Chicago Harbor bounded by a line drawn from 41[deg]53'24'' N.,
087[deg]35'26'' W.; then south to 41[deg]53'09'' N., 087[deg]35'26''
W.; then east to 41[deg]53'09'' N., 087[deg]36'09'' W.; then north to
41[deg]53'24'' N., 087[deg]36'09'' W.; then west returning to the point
of origin. The second zone encompasses all waters of Lake Michigan
within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from a fireworks
launch site located on a barge in position 41[deg]58'17'' N.,
087[deg]38'25'' W. (NAD 83)
    All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the
Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her on-scene
representative. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector
Lake Michigan, or his or her on-scene representative. The Captain of
the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her on-scene representative
may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order.
    This determination is based on the minimal time that vessels will
be restricted from the zones and the zones are located in an area where
the Coast Guard expects insignificant adverse impact to mariners from
the zone's activation.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields,
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
    This rule will affect the following entities, some of which might
be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in a portion of Lake Michigan, Chicago, Illinois
between 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. on July 4, 2010.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This
rule will only be enforced while unsafe conditions exist. In the event
that this temporary safety zone affects shipping, commercial vessels
may request permission from the Captain of The Port, Sector Lake
Michigan, to transit through the safety zone. The Coast Guard will give
notice to the public via a Broadcast to Mariners that the regulation is
in effect.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), in the NPRM we offered to
assist small entities in understanding the rule so that they could
better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking
process.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,

Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism. No comments were received concerning this rule. No
substantive changes have been made to this rule as proposed.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights. No comments were received concerning this rule. No substantive
changes have been made to this rule as proposed.

Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden. No comments were received
concerning this rule. No substantive changes have been made to this
rule as proposed.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children. No comments were received
concerning this rule. No substantive changes have been made to this
rule as proposed.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. No comments were
received concerning this rule. No substantive changes have been made to
this rule as proposed.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211. No comments were received concerning this
rule. No substantive changes have been made to this rule as proposed.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards. No comments were
received concerning this rule. No substantive changes have been made to
this rule as proposed.

Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of
the Instruction. This rule involves the establishment of a safety zone
therefore paragraph (34)(g) of the Instruction applies.
    An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion
determination are available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

0
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to
amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5;
Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0249 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0249  Safety Zone; City of Chicago's July 4th Celebration
Fireworks, Lake Michigan, Chicago, Illinois.

    (a) Location. The following two areas are temporary safety zones:
(1) All U.S. waters of Lake Michigan within Chicago Harbor bound by a
line drawn from 41[deg]53'24'' N., 087[deg]35'26'' W.; then south to
41[deg]53'09'' N., 087[deg]35'26'' W.; then east to 41[deg]53'09'' N.,
087[deg]36'09'' W.; then north to 41[deg]53'24'' N., 087[deg]36'09''
W.; then west returning to the point of origin. (2) All waters of Lake
Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from a
fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 41[deg]58'17'' N.,
087[deg]38'25'' W. (NAD 83).
    (b) Effective period. This regulation is effective from 8:45 p.m.
until 9:15 p.m. on July 4, 2010. It will be enforced between 8:45 p.m.
and 9:15 p.m. on July 4, 2010. The Captain of the Port, Sector Lake
Michigan, or his or her on-scene representative may terminate this
operation at anytime.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
section 165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring in
this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her designated on-scene
representative. (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic
except

as permitted by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his
or her designated on-scene representative. (3) The ``on-scene
representative'' of the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, is
any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been
designated by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, to act on
his or her behalf. The on-scene representative of the Captain of the
Port, Sector Lake Michigan, will be aboard either a Coast Guard or
Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel. (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or
operate within the safety zone shall contact the Captain of the Port,
Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her on-scene representative to obtain
permission to do so. The Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or
his or her on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.
Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety
zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of
the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her on-scene representative.

    Dated: June 3, 2010.
L. Barndt,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 52 and 81

[EPA-R10-OAR-2020-0190; FRL-10023-66-Region 10]

Air Plan Approval; ID: Logan Utah-Idaho PM2.5 Redesignation to
Attainment and Maintenance Plan

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is redesignating the
Idaho portion of the Logan, Utah-Idaho fine particulate matter
(PM2.5) nonattainment area (Logan UT-ID NAA) to attainment
for the 2006 PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard
(NAAQS). EPA is also approving a maintenance plan for the area
demonstrating continued compliance with the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS
through 2031, which the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
(IDEQ) submitted along with the redesignation request on September 13,
2019, for inclusion in the Idaho State Implementation Plan (SIP).
Additionally, EPA is approving the 2031 motor vehicle emissions budgets
included in Idaho's maintenance plan for PM2.5, nitrogen
oxides (NOX) and volatile organic compounds (VOC). EPA is
taking this final action pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or the
Act).

DATES: This rule is effective on June 21, 2021.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
No. EPA-R10-OAR-2020-0190. All documents in the docket are listed on
the https://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the index,
some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other
material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the internet
and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly
available docket materials are available through https://www.regulations.gov, or please contact the person identified in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section for additional availability
information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Clark,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>EPA Region 10, 1200 6th Avenue, Suite 155, Seattle,
Washington, 98101.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ``we,''
``us,'' or ``our'' is used, it is intended to refer to EPA.

I. Background

    On October 17, 2006, EPA revised the level of the 24-hour
PM2.5 NAAQS, lowering the primary and secondary standards
from the 1997 standard of 65 micrograms per cubic meter ([micro]g/m\3\)
to 35 [micro]g/m\3\ (71 FR 61144). On November 13, 2009, EPA designated
a portion of Franklin County, Idaho and portions of Cache County, Utah
nonattainment for the 2006 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS (74 FR
58688). This cross-boundary nonattainment area is referred to as the
Logan, UT-ID PM2.5 NAA. On September 13, 2019, IDEQ
submitted to EPA a request to redesignate the Idaho portion of the
Logan UT-ID PM2.5 NAA to attainment, per CAA section
107(d)(3)(E). IDEQ also submitted a CAA section 175A maintenance plan
to demonstrate continued attainment of the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS
in the area for at least 10 years after approval of the redesignation.
On February 17, 2021, EPA proposed to redesignate the Franklin County,
ID portion of the Logan UT-ID PM2.5 NAA to attainment and
approve into the Idaho SIP the associated maintenance plan (86 FR
9884). As described in detail in that action, EPA's proposed approval
of the redesignation request and maintenance plan is based upon our
determination that the area attains the 2006 24-hour PM2.5
NAAQS and that all other CAA section 107(d)(3)(E) redesignation
criteria have been met for the area.

II. Response to Comments

    EPA received comments from three individuals during the 30-day
comment period following publication of the proposed approval in the
Federal Register. A summary of these comments and EPA's responses is
provided below.
    Comment 1: Two of the commenters expressed concern about the
current air quality in the Logan, UT-ID PM2.5 NAA, commonly
referred to as the Cache Valley. One of these commenters stated that
attainment had only been achieved ``on paper,'' but that air quality in
the Cache Valley remained poor. This commenter suggested different
local causes of poor air quality, including an increase in the number
of diesel pickup trucks and snowmobiles in the area, the burning of
agricultural fields and ditches, the burning of slashed trees by the
U.S. Forest Service, and non-adherence to idling restrictions. Both
commenters asserted that the poor air quality in the area caused
negative health impacts for them (including the need to purchase indoor
air purifiers), and often prevented them from recreating outdoors.
    Response 1: The comments speak generally about air quality in the
area, but do not provide any specific information to contradict EPA's
proposed finding that the Logan UT-ID area meets the criteria for
redesignation under CAA Section 107(d)(3)(E) for the 2006
PM2.5 NAAQS. As discussed in detail in the proposal, EPA's
review of air monitoring data in the Logan UT-ID PM2.5 NAA
demonstrates that the area has attained the 2006 24-hour
PM2.5 NAAQS continuously since the 2015-2017 design value
period which was the basis for our October 19, 2018 determination of
attainment by the attainment date and clean data determination (86 FR
9886). These comments do not provide a basis to reconsider EPA's
determination that the area meets the criteria under CAA Section
107(d)(3)(E) or to otherwise disapprove IDEQ's redesignation request or
associated maintenance plan for the Idaho portion of the Logan UT-ID
NAA.
    Comment 2: Two of the commenters provided suggestions to improve
air quality in the Cache Valley. One commenter stated that the Cache
Valley needs access to Tier 3 gasoline and more electric vehicle (EV)
charging stations. Another commenter asserted that the state ``thwarts
efforts to induce private citizens to own appropriate vehicles that can
reduce air pollution by proposing to increasing personal property taxes
from 200-400%+ on

hybrid, plug-in EV, and EV vehicles.'' This commenter also stated that
the county had failed to enforce idling restrictions, and recommended
that the county increase education about the consequences of non-
adherence to idling restrictions ``by private citizens, as well as
corporate and government entities.''
    Response 2: While the EPA ultimately approves or disapproves a
state plan as meeting or not meeting the criteria of the CAA, Congress
gave states the lead in developing a plan to implement, maintain, and
enforce the NAAQS. Once a NAAQS is established, each state is required
to develop a plan for how the state will control air pollution within
its jurisdiction, which is called a SIP. SIPs must include, among other
things, emission limitations and other control measures, means, or
techniques, as well as schedules, and timetables for compliance, as may
be necessary or appropriate to meet applicable CAA requirements,
including timely attainment and subsequent maintenance of the NAAQS.
CAA section 110(a)(2); see also Train v. NRDC, 421 US 60, 67 (1975).
``[S]o long as the ultimate effect of a State's choice of emission
limitations is compliance with the [NAAQS],'' the State generally may
adopt its preferred mix of controls deemed best suited to its
particular situation. See Train, 421 US at 79. As discussed in the
proposal, EPA has determined that the improvement in air quality in the
Logan UT-ID NAA is reasonably attributable to permanent and enforceable
reductions in emissions resulting from implementation of the applicable
implementation plan, implementation of applicable Federal air pollutant
control regulations, and other permanent and enforceable reductions (86
FR 9888). The comment does not provide a basis for EPA to reconsider
this or any other portion of our proposed action.

III. Final Action

    EPA is finalizing the redesignation of the Idaho portion of the
Logan UT-ID 2006 PM2.5 NAA to attainment. EPA is also
approving the associated maintenance plan ensuring continued attainment
of the 2006 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS in the area for the next 10
years. For transportation conformity purposes, EPA is approving the
2031 motor vehicle emissions budgets included in Idaho's maintenance
plan for PM2.5, NOX and VOC. The designation
status of the Idaho portion of the Logan, UT-ID PM2.5 NAA
under 40 CFR part 81 will be revised to attainment upon the effective
date of this final action.

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the CAA, redesignation of an area to attainment and the
accompanying approval of a maintenance plan and associated motor
vehicle emissions budgets under section 107(d)(3)(E) are actions that
affect the status of a geographical area and do not impose any
additional regulatory requirements on sources beyond those imposed by
state law. A redesignation to attainment does not in and of itself
create any new requirements, but rather results in the applicability of
requirements contained in the CAA for areas that have been redesignated
to attainment. Moreover, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA and applicable
Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in
reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this
action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and
does not impose additional requirements beyond those already imposed by
state law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21,
2011);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the Clean Air Act; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    The SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or
in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a
tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does
not have tribal implications and it will not impose substantial direct
costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as specified by
Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by July 20, 2021. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of
judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for
judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness
of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in
proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2)).

List of Subjects

40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Environmental protection, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental
relations, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic
compounds.

40 CFR Part 81

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, National parks,
Wilderness areas.

    Dated: May 14, 2021.
Michelle L. Pirzadeh,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 10.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 40 CFR parts 52 and 81
are amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart N--Idaho

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2. In Sec.  52.670, the table in paragraph (e) is amended by adding an
entry at the end of the table for ``Cache Valley Fine Particulate
Matter Maintenance Plan'' to read as follows:

Sec.  52.670  Identification of plan.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *

                    EPA-Approved Idaho Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures
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                                    Applicable geographic       State
       Name of SIP provision        or nonattainment area  submittal date    EPA approval date       Comments
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Cache Valley Fine Particulate       Franklin County,            9/13/2019  5/21/2021, [Insert     ..............
 Matter Maintenance Plan.            Logan UT-ID PM2.5                      Federal Register
                                     Area.                                  citation].
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PART 81--DESIGNATION OF AREAS FOR AIR QUALITY PLANNING PURPOSES

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3. The authority citation for part 81 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

0
4. In Sec.  81.313 amend in the table entitled ``Idaho--2006 24-Hour
PM2.5 NAAQS'' by revising the entry for ``Franklin County
(part)'' to read as follows:

Sec.  81.313  Idaho.

* * * * *

                                         Idaho--2006 24-Hour PM2.5 NAAQS
                                             [Primary and Secondary]
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                                                             Designation \a\                  Classification
                Designated area                -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 Date \1\               Type               Date \2\      Type
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Logan, UT-ID:
    Franklin County (part)....................   5/21/2021  Attainment..................
        Begin in the bottom left corner
         (southwest) of the nonattainment area
         boundary, southwest corner of the
         PLSS-Boise Meridian, Township 16
         South, Range 37 East, Section 25. The
         boundary then proceeds north to the
         northwest corner of Township 15
         South, Range 37 East, Section 25;
         then the boundary proceeds east to
         the southeast corner of Township 15
         South, Range 38 East, Section 19;
         then north to the Franklin County
         boundary at the northwest corner of
         Township 13 South, Range 38 East,
         Section 20. From this point the
         boundary proceeds east 3.5 sections
         along the northern border of the
         county boundary where it then turns
         south 2 sections, and then proceeds
         east 5 more sections, and then north
         2 sections more. At this point, the
         boundary leaves the county boundary
         and proceeds east at the southeast
         corner of Township 13 South, Range 39
         East, Section 14; then the boundary
         heads north 2 sections to northwest
         corner of Township 13 South, Range 39
         east, Section 12; then the boundary
         proceeds east 2 sections to the
         northeast corner of Township 13
         South, Range 40 East, Section 7. The
         boundary then proceeds south 2
         sections to the northwest corner of
         Township 13 South, Range 40 East,
         Section 20; the boundary then
         proceeds east 6 sections to the
         northeast corner of Township 13
         South, Range 41 East, Section 19. The
         boundary then proceeds south 20
         sections to the southeast corner of
         Township 16 South, Range 41 East,
         Section 30. Finally, the boundary is
         completed as it proceeds west 20
         sections along the southern Idaho
         state boundary to the southwest
         corner of the Township 16 South,
         Range 37 East, Section 25.

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\a\ Includes Indian Country located in each county or area, except as otherwise specified.
\1\ This date is 30 days after November 13, 2009, unless otherwise noted.
\2\ This date is July 2, 2014, unless otherwise noted.

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Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 1

Definitions and Abbreviations

CFR Correction

    In Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1 to 59,
revised as of January 1, 2015, on pages 12 and 13, in Sec.  1.1, the
definitions beginning with VA and ending with VS
are removed.

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Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0153; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-243-AD;
Amendment 39-15372; AD 2008-03-21]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.27 Mark 050 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

* * * * *
    Recently, it was discovered that the inspection procedure as
described by Fokker 50 Non-Destructive Testing Manual (NDTM), Part
6, Chapter 53-30-02, which is referenced by Fokker 50 Maintenance
Review Board (MRB) Tasks Number 530000-00-04 and 530000-00-08
[currently required per AD (BLA) 2002-061], did not show the correct
inspection areas. In addition to the existing procedure, the area at
the kink in the bottom fuselage skin, the actual chine line, must be
inspected. Investigation revealed that a number of aircraft have
already passed the relevant inspection thresholds of 20,000 and
45,000 flight cycles by a considerable margin. As a result, it may
be possible that cracks have developed and remained undetected. * *
*

* * * * *
    The unsafe condition is cracking and subsequent failure of the
fuselage bottom skin, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the fuselage. This AD requires actions that are intended
to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 26, 2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of February 26,
2008.
    We must receive comments on this AD by March 12, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov.
 Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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 AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1137; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The Civil Aviation Authority--The Netherlands (CAA-NL), which is
the aviation authority for the Netherlands, has issued Dutch
Airworthiness Directive NL-2006-009 R1 dated September 28, 2006
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

* * * * *
    Recently, it was discovered that the inspection procedure as
described by Fokker 50 Non-Destructive Testing Manual (NDTM), Part
6, Chapter 53-30-02, which is referenced by Fokker 50 Maintenance
Review Board (MRB) Tasks Number 530000-00-04 and 530000-00-08
[currently required per AD (BLA) 2002-061], did not show the correct
inspection areas. In addition to the existing procedure, the area at
the kink in the bottom fuselage skin, the actual chine line, must be
inspected. Investigation revealed that a number of aircraft have
already passed the relevant inspection thresholds of 20,000 and
45,000 flight cycles by a considerable margin. As a result, it may
be possible that cracks have developed and remained undetected. To
prevent future use of the incorrect procedure in NDTM, Part 6,
chapter 53-30-02, Fokker Services has removed this procedure from
the NDTM and replaced by chapter 53-30-03 (refer to NDTM Temporary
Revisions No. 53-004 and 53-005 dated September 15, 2006).
Furthermore the Fokker 50/60 Maintenance Planning Document (refer to
MPD Temporary Revision No. 53-009 dated August 15, 2006) has been
revised to delete references to the incorrect procedure and to
include references to the correct procedure of NDTM, Part 6, chapter
53-30-03. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure
of the fuselage bottom skin. Since an unsafe condition has been
identified that is likely to exist or develop on aircraft of this
type design, CAA-NL has originally published AD NL-2006-009, which
is now replaced by NL-2006-009 R1.
    This directive requires a one-time inspection of the fuselage
bottom skin at the chine line, of the area not covered by the
procedure of NDTM, Part 6, chapter 53-30-02. This one-time
inspection consists of two parts:

--A detailed visual inspection. The visual inspection is described
in Fokker Services Service Bulletin SBF50-53-058 (dated June 30,
2006).
--An eddy-current inspection. The eddy-current inspection is
described in Fokker Services Service Bulletin SBF50-53-059 (dated
August 24, 2006).

    The unsafe condition is cracking and subsequent failure of the
fuselage bottom skin, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the fuselage. Corrective actions include repairing any
cracking. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Fokker Services B.V. has issued Service Bulletins SBF50-53-058,
dated June 30, 2006, and SBF50-53-059, dated August 24, 2006. 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 AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
    There are no products of this type currently registered in the
United States. However, this rule is necessary to ensure that the
described unsafe condition is addressed if any of these products are
placed on the U.S. Register in the future.

Differences Between the AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the AD.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product,
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are
unnecessary.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0153; Directorate
Identifier 2007-NM-243-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
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 we
receive about this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    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 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 this AD:
    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 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.

Adoption of 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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2008-03-21 Fokker Services B.V: Amendment 39-15372. Docket No. FAA-
2008-0153; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-243-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February
26, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Fokker Model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes,
certificated in any category; serial numbers 20103 through 20172
inclusive.

Subject

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

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
* * * * *
    Recently, it was discovered that the inspection procedure as
described by Fokker 50 Non-Destructive Testing Manual (NDTM), Part
6, Chapter 53-30-02, which is referenced by Fokker 50 Maintenance
Review Board (MRB) Tasks Number 530000-00-04 and 530000-00-08
[currently required per AD (BLA) 2002-061], did not show the correct
inspection areas. In addition to the

existing procedure, the area at the kink in the bottom fuselage
skin, the actual chine line, must be inspected. Investigation
revealed that a number of aircraft have already passed the relevant
inspection thresholds of 20,000 and 45,000 flight cycles by a
considerable margin. As a result, it may be possible that cracks
have developed and remained undetected. To prevent future use of the
incorrect procedure in NDTM, Part 6, chapter 53-30-02, Fokker
Services has removed this procedure from the NDTM and replaced by
chapter 53-30-03 (refer to NDTM Temporary Revisions No. 53-004 and
53-005 dated September 15, 2006). Furthermore the Fokker 50/60
Maintenance Planning Document (refer to MPD Temporary Revision No.
53-009 dated August 15, 2006) has been revised to delete references
to the incorrect procedure and to include references to the correct
procedure of NDTM, Part 6, chapter 53-30-03. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in failure of the fuselage bottom skin.
Since an unsafe condition has been identified that is likely to
exist or develop on aircraft of this type design, CAA-NL has
originally published AD NL-2006-009, which is now replaced by NL-
2006-009 R1.
    This directive requires a one-time inspection of the fuselage
bottom skin at the chine line, of the area not covered by the
procedure of NDTM, Part 6, chapter 53-30-02. This one-time
inspection consists of two parts:

--A detailed visual inspection. The visual inspection is described
in Fokker Services Service Bulletin SBF50-53-058 (dated June 30,
2006).
--An eddy-current inspection. The eddy-current inspection is
described in Fokker Services Service Bulletin SBF50-53-059 (dated
August 24, 2006).

The unsafe condition is cracking and subsequent failure of the
fuselage bottom skin, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the fuselage. Corrective actions include repairing any
cracking.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) Before the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles, or
within 3 weeks after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later, perform a detailed visual inspection for cracks of the
fuselage bottom skin chine line between fuselage station (STA) 6675
and STA 15375 in accordance with Part 3, Steps A. and B., of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF50-53-058,
dated June 30, 2006. If any crack is found appearing through the
paint layer, before further flight, remove the paint to determine
the extent of the cracking and repair in accordance with the
instructions in the service bulletin.
    (2) Before the accumulation of 45,000 total flight cycles, or
within 3 weeks after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later, perform a detailed visual inspection for cracks of the
fuselage bottom skin chine line between STA 1320 and STA 3100 in
accordance with Part 3, Steps C. and D., of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF50-53-058, dated June 30,
2006. If any crack is found appearing through the paint layer,
before further flight remove the paint to determine the extent of
the cracking and repair in accordance with the instructions in the
service bulletin.
    (3) In all cases, whether or not cracks were found and repaired
in accordance with the requirements in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2)
of this AD: Within 1,000 flight cycles after the visual inspections
required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD or within 1,000
flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later, do an eddy current inspection of the fuselage bottom skin
chine line (between the same fuselage stations as covered by the
visual inspection) in accordance with Part 3 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF50-53-059, dated August
24, 2006. If any crack is found during any eddy-current inspection,
repair before further flight in accordance with the instructions in
the service bulletin.
    (4) If any crack is found as a result of any inspection
requirement of this directive, within 30 days after the inspection
or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later, report all findings to the Type Certificate holder at the
following address: Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept.,
P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands.

FAA AD Differences

    Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: Although the MCAI or service information allows flight
with cracks of different lengths on the fuselage bottom skin chine
line between certain fuselage stations, this AD requires
accomplishing the applicable repair before further flight if any
crack is found.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 227-1137; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using any approved AMOC
on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) CAA-NL Dutch Airworthiness Directive NL-2006-009 R1 dated
September 28, 2006; and Fokker Service Bulletins SBF50-53-058, dated
June 30, 2006, and SBF50-53-059, dated August 24, 2006; for related
information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Fokker Service Bulletin SBF50-53-058, dated
June 30, 2006; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF50-53-059, dated
August 24, 2006; as applicable, to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF50-53-059 contains the following effective pages:

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                Page Nos.                  Revision level shown on page             Date shown on page
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15...............  Original....................  August 24, 2006.
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16...............  Original....................  August 21, 2006.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150
AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands.
    (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information
on the availability of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>,
or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html
.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 31, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4135-DR]; [Docket ID FEMA-2013-0001]

Iowa; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Iowa (FEMA-4135-DR), dated July 31, 2013, and related
determinations.

DATES: Effective August 20, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Iowa is hereby amended to include the following areas
among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the
event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of
July 31, 2013.

    Audubon and Grundy Counties for Public Assistance. The following
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used
for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans;
97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster
Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA);
97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing
Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared
Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster
Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and
Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to
Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--
Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039,
Hazard Mitigation Grant.

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER16-1882-000]

Boulder Solar Power, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial
Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Boulder Solar Power, LLC's application for market-based rate authority,
with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes
a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is July 6, 2016.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for electronic 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
email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s).
For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: June 16, 2016.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0258; Directorate Identifier 2007-SW-22-AD;
Amendment 39-15601; AD 2008-14-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model
206L, L-1, L-3, L-4, and 407 Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
specified Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) helicopters. This AD
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The Aviation Authority of Canada with
whom we have a bilateral agreement states in the MCAI: ``Horizontal
stabilizers part numbers 206-023-119-167 and 407-023-801-109 may have
manufacturing flaws on the inside surface of the upper and/or lower
skin at the tailboom attachment inserts. These flaws may result in
cracking of the skin and failure of the horizontal stabilizer.''
    The manufacturer's service information states that in addition to
cracks, the horizontal stabilizer may have deformation or debonding
around and between the inserts. We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on August 14, 2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 14,
2008.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Operations office, U.S.
Department of Transportation, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    You may get the service information identified in this AD from Bell
Helicopter Textron Canada, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec
J7J1R4, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Examining the AD Docket: The AD docket contains the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the economic evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address and operating hours
for the Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) are in the
ADDRESSES section of this AD. Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after they are received.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Miles, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and Guidance Group,
Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0111, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax (817) 222-
5961.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that
would apply to the BHTC Model Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Models
206L, L-1, L-3, L-4, and 407 helicopters on February 28, 2008. That
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 7, 2008 (73 FR
12303). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states: ``Horizontal stabilizers part
numbers 206-023-119-167 and 407-023-801-109 may have manufacturing
flaws on the inside surface of the upper and/or lower skin at the
tailboom attachment inserts. These flaws may result in cracking of the
skin and failure of the horizontal stabilizer.''
    The manufacturer's service information states that in addition to
cracks, the horizontal stabilizer may have deformation or debonding
around and between the inserts.
    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI and any
related service information in the AD docket.

Comments

    By publishing the NPRM, we gave the public an opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. However, we received no comment on
the NPRM or on our determination of the cost to the public. Therefore,
based on our review and evaluation of the available data, we have
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the
AD as proposed, except for correcting a typographical error in the
preamble. Under the heading, ``Relevant Service Information,'' we have
corrected the name of the manufacturer issuing the service bulletins to
BHTC rather than Transport Canada. This change will neither increase
the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.

Relevant Service Information

    BHTC has issued Alert Service Bulletin No. 206L-06-141 and No. 407-
06-72, both dated September 12, 2006. The actions described in the MCAI
are intended to correct the same unsafe condition as that identified in
the service information.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI AD

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. However, we have changed the
alternate compliance time from May 9, 2007, to within 30 days, and we
have not mandated replacing the horizontal stabilizer by a certain
date. In making this change, we do not intend to differ substantively
from the information provided in the MCAI.
    Differences are highlighted in the ``Differences Between the FAA AD
and the MCAI'' section in the proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate this AD will affect 59 horizontal stabilizers (27-206L
and 32-407 models) on about 1156 products of U.S. registry and will
take about:
     2.5 work hours to determine if the affected part is
installed on the helicopter,
     4 work hours to perform the initial and 600-hour recurring
inspection, and
     8 work hours to remove and replace an affected part.
    The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour and required parts cost
about $20,173 for the Model 206L series and $25,669 for the Model 407
helicopters. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on
U.S. operators to be $1,663,519, assuming the entire fleet is examined
for the affected part; 59 helicopters with the affected parts undergo
the initial inspection; 30 helicopters with the affected part undergo
one recurring 600-hour inspection; and all 59 affected parts are
replaced.

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 product(s) identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that 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.
    Therefore, I certify this AD:
    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 an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply
with this 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.

Adoption of the Amendment

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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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2008-14-06 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada: Amendment 39-15601,
Docket No. FAA-2008-0258; Directorate Identifier 2007-SW-22-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective on
August 14, 2008.

Other Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Models 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4
helicopters with

horizontal stabilizer, part number (P/N) 206-023-119-167, and Model
407 helicopters with horizontal stabilizer, P/N 407-023-801-109,
installed, certificated in any category.

Reason

    (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states: ``Horizontal stabilizers part numbers 206-023-119-167 and
407-023-801-109 may have manufacturing flaws on the inside surface
of the upper and/or lower skin at the tailboom attachment inserts.
These flaws may result in cracking of the skin and failure of the
horizontal stabilizer.''
    The manufacturer's service information states that in addition
to cracks, the horizontal stabilizer may have deformation or
debonding around and between the inserts. This AD requires actions
that are intended to address all these unsafe conditions.

Actions and Compliance

    (e) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 30 days,
whichever occurs first, unless done previously.
    (1) Determine whether you have an affected serial numbered
horizontal stabilizer installed by removing the elevators from the
horizontal stabilizer. Access the horizontal stabilizer
identification tag containing the horizontal stabilizer serial
number as shown in Figure 1 and remove the elevators by following
the Accomplishment Instructions, Part I, of Bell Helicopter Textron
Canada (BHTC) Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 206L-06-141, dated
September 12, 2006, applicable to the Model 206L series helicopter
(206L ASB) or BHTC ASB No. 407-06-72, dated September 12, 2006,
applicable to the Model 407 helicopters (407 ASB).
    (2) If the serial number on the identification tag is a serial
number listed in Table 1 of the 206L ASB or 407 ASB, inspect the
horizontal stabilizer as follows:
    (i) Using a 10x or higher magnifying glass, inspect the
horizontal stabilizer for a crack or deformation around the areas of
the inserts. Also, using a tap test method, inspect for debonding
between the inserts by following the Accomplishment Instructions,
Part II, of either the 206L ASB or 407 ASB, as applicable.
    (ii) If you find a crack, deformation, or debonding, replace the
horizontal stabilizer with an airworthy horizontal stabilizer that
does not have a serial number listed in Table 1 of the 206L ASB or
407 ASB. Replace the horizontal stabilizer by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, Part III, of either the 206L ASB or the
407 ASB, as applicable.
    (iii) If you do not find a crack, deformation, or debonding,
thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS or during each
annual inspection, whichever occurs first, repeat the inspection
required by paragraph (e)(2)(i) of this AD.
    (f) Replacing any horizontal stabilizer containing a serial
number listed in Table 1 of 206L ASB or 407 ASB with a horizontal
stabilizer that does not contain such a serial number by following
the Accomplishment Instructions, Part III, of either the 206L ASB or
407 ASB, as applicable, constitutes terminating actions for the
requirements of this AD.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI AD

    (g) The MCAI requires compliance ``within the next 100 hours air
time but no later than 9 May 2007.'' This AD requires compliance
within the next 100 hours TIS or 30 days, whichever occurs first,
unless done previously. Also, the MCAI requires replacing the
horizontal stabilizer by September 30, 2008, and we have not
mandated a compliance time for replacing the horizontal stabilizer.

Other Information

    (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Safety Management Group, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN Sharon Miles, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and Guidance Group, Fort
Worth, Texas 76193-0111, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax (817) 222-
5961.

Related Information

    (i) MCAI Transport Canada AD No. CF-2007-03, dated March 27,
2007, contains related information.

Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Tracking Code

    (j) ATA Code 5510: Horizontal Stabilizer Structure.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (k) You must use the specified portions of Bell Helicopter
Textron Canada Alert Service Bulletin No. 206L-06-141 or No. 407-06-
72, both dated September 12, 2006, to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bell
Helicopter Textron Canada, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec
J7J1R4, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax (450) 433-
0272.
    (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
76193; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/
federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on June 19, 2008.
Judy I. Carl,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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