[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31502-31504]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10511]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RD23-1-000]

Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725S); Comment
Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or
FERC) is soliciting public comment on the requirements and burden of
the information collection FERC 725S--Mandatory Reliability Standards:
Emergency Preparedness and Operations (EOP) Reliability Standards.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due June 16, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-725S (identified by Docket No.
RD23-1-000) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) through
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission Desk Officer. Please identify the OMB Control Number 1902-
0270 (Mandatory Reliability Standards: Emergency Preparedness and
Operations (EOP) Reliability Standards) in the subject line. Your
comments should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice in
the Federal Register.
    Please submit copies of your comments (identified by Docket No.
RD23-1-000 and FERC-725S) to the Commission as noted below. Electronic
filing through https://www.ferc.gov is preferred.
     Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable
native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture
format.
     For those unable to file electronically, comments may be
filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery:
    [ssquf] Mail via U.S. Postal Service only, addressed to: Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
    [ssquf] Hand (including courier) delivery to: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
    Please reference the specific collection number(s) (FERC-725S) and/
or title(s) (Mandatory Reliability Standards: Emergency Preparedness
and Operations (EOP) Reliability Standards) in your comments.
    Instructions: OMB submissions must be formatted and filed in
accordance with submission guidelines at: www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Using the search function under the ``Currently Under Review
field,'' select ``Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,'' click
``submit,'' and select ``comment'' to the right of the subject
collection. FERC submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance
with submission guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov. For user
assistance, contact FERC Online Support by email at
[email protected], or by phone at<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll-free).
    Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of
activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and
issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at
[email protected] and telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: FERC-725S (Mandatory Reliability Standards: Emergency
Preparedness and Operations (EOP) Reliability Standards).
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0270.
    Type of Request: Revision of the FERC-725S information collection
requirements with changes to the current reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
    Abstract: On March 10, 2023 the Commission published an order in
Docket No. RD23-1-000 that approved Extreme Cold Weather Reliability
Standards EOP-011-3 and EOP-12-1, which were submitted by the North
American Electric Corporation (NERC).\1\ The order included a 60-day
notice in the Federal Register and received no comments. The order
modifies the FERC-725S Information Collection and directed NERC to
modify Reliability Standard EOP-012-1.
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    \1\ 88 FR 14994.
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    The collection is currently approved by OMB and contains
Reliability Standards EOP-010-1, EOP-011-1, EOP-004-4, EOP-005-3, EOP-
006-3, EOP-008-2 (Table 1). In the order, Docket No. RD23-1-000, the
Commission proposes to replace the current OMB approved Reliability
Standard EOP-011-1 \2\ with Reliability Standard EOP-011-3 (Table 2)
and add a new information collection line item for Reliability Standard
EOP-012-1 (Table 3).
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    \2\ The currently OMB approved FERC-725S includes the burden
related to Reliability Standard EOP-011-1. Reliability Standard EOP-
011-1 was superseded by Reliability Standard EOP-011-2, which was
approved by the Commission in Docket No. RD21-5-000 (issued August
24, 2021). Reliability Standard EOP-011-3, as noted in Docket No.
RD23-1-000, will supersede Reliability Standard EOP-011-2; thus, the
burdens resulting from Reliability Standard EOP-011-3 will be
reflected in the FERC-725S information collection.
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    The Reliability Standard EOP-011-3 modifications transfer
Requirements R7 and R8 to Reliability Standard EOP-012-1, as described
below. For Reliability Standard EOP-011-3, transmission operators and
to a much lesser extent, balancing authorities, still have a one-time
cost to modify existing operating plans based on revisions to
Reliability Standard EOP-011-3 (Requirements R1 and R2) and to mitigate
operating emergencies related to cold weather conditions. Additionally,
reliability coordinators will need to review the modified operating
plans of the transmission operators. In year three and ongoing, the
transmission operator and reliability coordinator estimates are lower
to reflect lower paperwork burden for upkeep and review of the
operating plans for emergencies based on the modified Reliability
Standard EOP-011-3 to ensure that the new requirements are in place and
that applicable entities are following those plans.
    The new Reliability Standard EOP-012-1, which is applicable to
1,107 generator owners and 981 generator operators, contains several
new requirements and two requirements from Reliability Standard EOP-
011-2 that have been moved to Reliability Standard EOP-012-1. In year
three and ongoing, the estimates are lower to reflect that the
implementation plan(s) to mitigate the reliability effects of extreme
cold weather conditions on generating units are in place and that
entities are familiar with the EOP-012-1 requirements.
    Type of Respondent: Balancing Authority (BA),Transmission
Operations (TOP) and Reliability Coordinators (RC).
    Estimate of Annual Burden: \3\ The Commission estimates the total
annual burden and cost for this information collection in the table
below.
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    \3\ ``Burden'' is the total time, effort, or financial resources
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or
provide information to or for a Federal agency. For further
explanation of what is included in the information collection
burden, refer to title 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3.
    \4\ Burden hours per response may also include any methods for
improvement not limited to trainings, drills, simulations, testing,
etc.
    \5\ TOP=Transmission Operator, BA=Balancing Authority,
GO=Generator Owner, GOP=Generator Operator and RC=Reliability
Coordinator.

                                           Table 1--Current Costs and Burden Related to FERC-725S (1902-0270)
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                                                       Annual number                                                                           Cost per
  Reliability standard and associated     Number of     of responses    Total number   Average burden & cost per    Total annual burden &     respondent
              requirement                respondents   per respondent   of responses            response              total annual cost          ($)
                                                 (1)              (2)     (1) * (2) =  (4)......................  (3) * (4) = (5)..........    (5) / (1)
                                                                                (3)
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EOP-010-1..............................          181                1             181  20 hrs; $1,660...........  3,620 hrs; $300,460......        1,660
EOP-011-1..............................           12                1              12  1,500 hrs.; $124,500.....  18,000 hrs.; $1,494,000..      124,500
EOP-004-4, EOP-005-3, EOP-006-3, EOP-            280                1             280  250.58 \4\ hrs; $20,798..  70,162.4 hrs; $5,234,440.       20,798
 008-2.
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    Total EOP..........................          473  ...............  ..............  .........................  91,782 hrs; $7,028,900...  ...........
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                      Table 2--Proposed Changes Due to Final Rule in Docket No. RD23-1-000
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                                                  Number of
    Reliability standard &      Type \5\ and       annual       Total number    Average number     Total burden
         requirement              number of    responses  per   of responses    of burden hours       hours
                                   entity          entity                      per response \6\
                               (1)...........             (2)     (1) * (2) =  (4).............  (3) * (4) = (5)
                                                                          (3)
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                            FERC-725S--Proposed estimates due to RD23-1 for EOP-011-3
                                   One Time Estimate--Years 1 and 2 EOP-011-3
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EOP-011-3....................  168 (TOP).....               1             168  60 hrs;           10,080 hrs;
                                                                                $3,893.40.        $654,091.2.
EOP-011-3 \7\................  98 (BA).......               1              98  6 hrs; $389.34..  588 hrs;
                                                                                $38,155.32.
EOP-011-3 \8\................  12 (RC).......               1              12  28 hrs;           336 hrs;
                                                                                $1,816.92.        $21,803.04.
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    Sub-total of EOP-011-3     ..............  ..............             278  ................  11,004 hrs;
     (One time).                                                                                $714,049.56.
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                                   Ongoing Estimate--Year 3 ongoing EOP-011-3
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EOP-011-3 \9\................  168 (TOP).....               1             168  10 hrs; $648.90.  1,680 hrs;
                                                                                $109,015.20.
EOP-011-3 \10\...............  98 (BA).......               1              98  10 hrs; $648.90.  980 hrs;
                                                                                $63,592.20.

EOP-011-3 \11\...............  12 (RC).......               1              12  14 hrs; $908.46.  168 hrs;
                                                                                $10,901.52.
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    Sub-Total of EOP-011-3     ..............  ..............             278  ................  2,828;
     (ongoing).                                                                                $183,508.92.
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    Sub-Total of ongoing       ..............  ..............           92.67  ................  942.67 hrs.
     burden averaged over                                           (rounded)                     (rounded);
     three years.                                                                                $61,169.64.
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        Proposed Total Burden  ..............  ..............          370.67  ................  11,946.67 hrs;
         Estimate of EOP-011-                                                                     $775,219.42
         3.                                                                                (rounded).
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               Table 3--Proposed Changes Due to Final Rule in Docket No. RD23-1-000 for EOP-012-1
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                                                  Number of                     Average number
    Reliability standard &        Type and         annual       Total number    of burden hours    Total burden
         requirement              number of    responses  per   of responses     per response         hours
                                   entity          entity                            \12\
                               (1)...........             (2)     (1) * (2) =  (4).............  (3) * (4) = (5)
                                                                          (3)
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                                                    FERC-725S
                                   One Time Estimate--Years 1 and 2 EOP-012-1
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EOP-012-1 \13\...............  1,107 (GO)....               1           1,107  150 hrs.;         166,050 hrs;
                                                                                $9,733.50.        $10,774,984.50
                                                                                .
EOP-012-1....................  981 (GOP).....               1             981  10 hrs; $648.90.  9,810 hrs;
                                                                                $636,570.90.
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    Sub-Total for EOP-012-1    ..............  ..............           2,088  160 hrs;          175,860 hrs;
     (one-time).                                                                $10,382.40.       $11,411,555.40
                                                                                .
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                                   Ongoing Estimate--Year 3 ongoing EOP-012-1
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EOP-012-1....................  1,107 (GO)....               1           1,107  40 hrs;           40,680 hrs;
                                                                                $2,595.60.        $2,639,725.20.
EOP-012-1....................  981 (GOP).....               1             981  10 hrs; $648.90.  9,810 hrs; $
                                                                                636,570.90.
    Sub-Total for EOP-012-1    ..............  ..............           2,088  50 hrs; $         50,490 hrs; $
     (ongoing).                                                                 3,244.50.         3,276,296.10.
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    Sub-Total of ongoing       ..............  ..............             696  ................  16,830 hrs;
     burden averaged over                                                                         $1,092,098.70.
     three years.
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        Proposed Total Burden  ..............  ..............           2,784  ................  192,690 hrs;
         Estimate of EOP-012-                                                                     $12,503,654.10
         1.                                                                                .
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    Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
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    \6\ The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits) is a
combination based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of
2022, for 75% of the average of an Electrical Engineer (17-2071)--
$77.02, mechanical engineers (17-2141)--$67.79. $77.02 + $67.79/2 =
72.405 x .75 = 54.303 ($54.30-rounded) ($54.30/hour) and 25% of an
Information and Record Clerk (43-4199) $42.35 x .25% = 10.5875
($10.59 rounded) ($10.59/hour), for a total ($54.30 + $10.59 =
$64.89/hour).
    \7\ Reduce the estimate for balancing authorities from EOP-011-2
down from previous 60 hours to 6 hours for EOP-011-3.
    \8\ Reduce the estimate for reliability coordinators from EOP-
011-2 down from previous 40 hours to 28 hours for EOP-011-3.
    \9\ Reduce the estimate for transmission operators from EOP-011-
2 down from previous 50 hours to 10 hours for EOP-011-3.
    \10\ Reduce the estimate for balancing authorities from EOP-011-
2 down from previous 50 hours to 10 hours for EOP-011-3.
    \11\ Reduce the estimate for reliability coordinators from EOP-
011-2 down from previous 20 hours to 14 hours for EOP-011-3.
    \12\ The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits) is a
combination based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of
2022, for 75% of the average of an Electrical Engineer (17-2071)--
$77.02, mechanical engineers (17-2141)--$67.79. $77.02 + $67.79/2 =
72.405 x .75 = 54.303 ($54.30-rounded) ($54.30/hour) and 25% percent
of an Information and Record Clerk (43-4199) $42.35 x .25% = 10.5875
($10.59 rounded) ($10.59/hour), for a total ($54.30 + $10.59 =
$64.89/hour).
    \13\ The estimates for the generator owner and generator
operator are being moved from the current EOP-011-2 to the new EOP-
012-1.

    Dated: May 11, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-10511 Filed 5-16-23; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 88 (Friday, May 6, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26975-26977]
[FR Doc No: 2022-09241]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0057; Airspace Docket No. 21-AWA-3]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Class B Airspace Description; Atlanta, GA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the description of the Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta International Airport, GA, Class B airspace area by changing
the reference for defining the center point of the airspace from the
``Atlanta VORTAC'' to a ``Point of Origin.'' This action is required
because the Atlanta VORTAC is scheduled for decommissioning. The Point
of Origin is based on the same geographical coordinates as the Atlanta
VORTAC; therefore, the change is editorial only and does not alter the
currently charted boundaries, or altitudes, or the air traffic control
(ATC) procedures for the Atlanta Class B airspace area.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 14, 2022. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

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
the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it makes editorial changes to an existing Class B airspace
description to maintain accuracy.

History

    The Atlanta, GA, Class B airspace area was established as a
``Terminal Control Area (TCA)'' on June 15, 1970 (35 FR 7784, May 21,
1970). In 1993, as part of the Airspace Reclassification Final Rule (56
FR 65638, December 17, 1991), the term ``terminal control area'' was
replaced by ``Class B airspace area.'' The Atlanta Class B airspace
area was last modified on March 3, 2013 (78 FR 1742, January 9, 2013).
Currently, the Atlanta VORTAC serves as the reference point for
defining the center of the Class B airspace area. The Atlanta VORTAC is
also used in defining the boundaries of seven of the ten subareas that
make up the Class B airspace area. The Atlanta VORTAC is scheduled to
be decommissioned, so the FAA is establishing a ``Point of Origin'' to
replace references to the Atlanta VORTAC in the Atlanta Class B
description. The Point of Origin has the same latitude and longitude
coordinates as the Atlanta VORTAC therefore, there is no change to the
existing charted boundaries of the Atlanta Class B airspace area. All
references to the Atlanta VORTAC in the Atlanta Class B airspace
description (as published in FAA Order JO 7400.11F) are replaced by
``Point of Origin.'' This practice is consistent with other Class B
airspace

locations that do not have a suitable navigation aid located on the
airport.
    Class B airspace areas are published in paragraph 3000 of FAA Order
JO 7400.11F dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class B airspace
area listed in this document will be published subsequently in FAA
Order JO 7400.11.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by editing the description of the
Atlanta, GA, Class B airspace area (as published in FAA Order JO
7400.11F) to replace references to the ``Atlanta VORTAC'' with a
``Point of Origin.'' This action is necessary because the Atlanta
VORTAC is scheduled to be decommissioned. The ``Point of Origin'' uses
the same latitude/longitude position as the current Atlanta VORTAC
location. The descriptions of the following seven Atlanta Class B
airspace subareas are affected by the change: A, B, F, G, H, I, and J.
The FAA is taking this action so that the currently charted boundaries
of the Atlanta Class B airspace area are not affected by the
decommissioning of the Atlanta VORTAC and for accuracy.
    Because this action is an editorial change that does not alter the
currently charted boundaries and altitudes, or the ATC procedures for
the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, notice and public
procedure under 5 U.S.C. Sec.  553(b) are unnecessary and contrary to
the public interest.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
is published yearly and effective on September 15.

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.
Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule''
under Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant
preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so
minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action of amending the description
of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, GA, Class B
airspace area by changing the reference for defining the center point
of the airspace from the ``Atlanta VORTAC'' to a ``Point of Origin'',
qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental
Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at
40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,
Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a, which
categorically excludes from further environmental impact review
rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace areas,
airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation
of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes;
and Reporting Points). As such, this action is an editorial change that
is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. The FAA has determined no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact study.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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

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

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1. The authority citation for 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 JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 3000 Subpart B Class B Airspace.

* * * * *

ASO GA B Atlanta, GA

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Primary Airport)
    (Lat. 33[deg]38'12'' N, long. 84[deg]25'40'' W)
Point of Origin
    (Lat. 33[deg]37'45'' N, long. 84[deg]26'06'' W)

Boundaries

    Area A. That airspace extending upward from the surface to and
including 12,500 feet MSL, bounded on the east and west by a 7-mile
radius of the Point of Origin, on the south by a line 4 miles south
of and parallel to the Runway 10/28 localizer courses, and on the
north by a line 4 miles north of and parallel to the Runway 08L/26R
localizer courses; excluding the Atlanta Fulton County Airport-Brown
Field, GA, Class D airspace area.
    Area B. That airspace extending upward from 2,500 feet MSL to
and including 12,500 feet MSL, bounded on the east and west by a 12-
mile radius of the Point of Origin, on the south by a line 4 miles
south of and parallel to the Runway 10/28 localizer courses, and on
the north by a line 4 miles north of and parallel to the Runway 08L/
26R localizer courses; excluding the Atlanta Fulton County Airport-
Brown Field, GA, Class D airspace area and that airspace contained
in Area A.
    Area C. That airspace extending upward from 3,000 feet MSL to
and including 12,500 feet MSL, bounded on the east by long.
84[deg]00'32'' W, on the west by long. 84[deg]51'38'' W, on the
south by a line 8 miles south of and parallel to the Runway 10/28
localizer courses, and on the north by a line 4 miles north of and
parallel to the Runway 08L/26R localizer courses; excluding that
airspace contained in Areas A and B.
    Area D. That airspace extending upward from 3,500 feet MSL to
and including 12,500 feet MSL, bounded on the east by long.
84[deg]00'32'' W, on the west by long. 84[deg]51'38'' W, on the
south by a line 4 miles north of and parallel to the Runway 08L/26R
localizer courses, and on the north by a line 8 miles north of and
parallel to the Runway 08L/26R localizer courses.
    Area E. That airspace extending upward from 4,000 feet MSL to
and including 12,500 feet MSL, bounded on the east by long.

83[deg]54'04'' W, on the west by long. 84[deg]57'41'' W, on the
south by a line 12 miles south of and parallel to the Runway 10/28
localizer courses and on the north by a line 8 miles north of and
parallel to the Runway 08L/26R localizer courses; excluding that
airspace contained in Areas A, B, C, and D.
    Area F. That airspace extending upward from 5,000 feet MSL to
and including 12,500 feet MSL, within a 30-mile radius of the Point
of Origin and bounded on the east by long. 83[deg]54'04'' W, on the
south by a line 8 miles north of and parallel to the Runway 08L/26R
localizer courses, on the west by long. 84[deg]57'41'' W, and on the
north by a line 12 miles north of and parallel to the Runway 08L/26R
localizer courses.
    Area G. That airspace extending upward from 6,000 feet MSL to
and including 12,500 feet MSL bounded on the north by a line 12
miles south of and parallel to the Runway 10/28 localizer courses,
on the east by a line from lat. 33[deg]25'21'' N, long.
84[deg]16'49'' W direct to lat. 33[deg]15'33'' N, long.
84[deg]01'55'' W, on the south by a 30-mile radius of the Point of
Origin, and on the west by a line from lat. 33[deg]25'25'' N, long.
84[deg]33'32'' W direct to lat. 33[deg]18'26'' N, long.
84[deg]42'56'' W and thence south via long. 84[deg]42'56'' W.
    Area H. That airspace extending upward from 5,000 feet MSL to
and including 12,500 feet MSL, within a 30-mile radius of the Point
of Origin south of a line 12 miles south of and parallel to the
Runway 10/28 localizer courses, bounded on the west by long.
84[deg]57'41'' W and on the east by long. 83[deg]54'04'' W.
excluding that airspace within the lateral limits of area G.
    Area I. That airspace extending upward from 7,000 feet MSL to
and including 12,500 feet MSL bounded on the north by the 30-mile
radius of the Point of Origin, on the east by a line from lat.
33[deg]50'59'' N, long. 84[deg]16'38'' W direct to lat.
34[deg]04'20'' N, long. 84[deg]09'24'' W, on the south by a line 12
miles north of and parallel to the Runway 08L/26R localizer courses,
and on the west by a line from lat. 33[deg]50'59'' N, long.
84[deg]34'14'' W direct to lat. 34[deg]01'40'' N, long.
84[deg]47'55'' W.
    Area J. That airspace extending upward from 6,000 feet MSL to
and including 12,500 feet MSL bounded on the north by a 30-mile
radius of the Point of Origin, on the east by long. 83[deg]54'04''
W, on the south by a line 12 miles north of and parallel to the
Runway 08L/26R localizer courses, and on the west by long.
84[deg]57'41'' W, excluding that airspace within the lateral limits
of area I.
* * * * *

Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0987; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-054-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty
Ltd Models N22B, N22S, and N24A Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This
proposed 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:

    Late in 2002 the manufacturer advised CASA of another Nomad
accident which was possibly caused by aileron flutter with the

flaps at 38 degrees. This, along with the other flutter incidents,
has resulted in the manufacturer issuing ANMD-57-18 Issue 1 as a
precautionary measure while they further investigate the issue.
    The manufacturer has now completed their investigation and
issued Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-27-53 to modify flap actuation
linkages to restore the necessary rigidity to the outboard flap, and
hence the aileron. The unacceptable flexibility of the outboard flap
mechanism allows flutter to occur in extreme circumstances.

The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 7,
2009.

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 W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, 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 Management Facility
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 Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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-2009-0987;
Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-054-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 because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On October 13, 2006, we issued AD 2006-21-12, Amendment 39-14797
(71 FR 61636; October 19, 2006). That AD required actions intended to
address an unsafe condition on the products listed above.
    Since we issued AD 2006-21-12, the manufacturer completed their
flutter investigation and issued Nomad Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-27-
53, dated February 20, 2008, to modify flap actuation linkages. This
modification restores the necessary rigidity to the outboard flap, and
hence the aileron.
    The Civil Aviation Safety Authority, which is the aviation
authority for Australia, has issued AD number AD/GAF-N22/69 Amdt 6,
dated September 10, 2009 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI
states:

    Late in 2002 the manufacturer advised CASA of another Nomad
accident which was possibly caused by aileron flutter with the flaps
at 38 degrees. This, along with the other flutter incidents, has
resulted in the manufacturer issuing ANMD-57-18 Issue 1 as a
precautionary measure while they further investigate the issue.
    The manufacturer has now completed their investigation and
issued Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-27-53 to modify flap actuation
linkages to restore the necessary rigidity to the outboard flap, and
hence the aileron. The unacceptable flexibility of the outboard flap
mechanism allows flutter to occur in extreme circumstances.
    This amendment mandates Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-27-53, which
requires modifications to the aircraft, but terminates the
limitations imposed by earlier amendments.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.

Relevant Service Information

    AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd has issued Nomad Alert
Service Bulletin ANMD-27-53, dated February 20, 2008. The actions
described in this service information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed 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 this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.

Differences Between This Proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 15 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 73 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts would cost
about $15,100 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $314,100, or $20,940 per product.

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 removing Amendment 39-14797 (71 FR
61636; October 19, 2006), and adding the following new AD:

AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd: Docket No. FAA-2009-
0987; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-054-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by December 7, 2009.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2006-21-12 Amendment 39-14797.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Models N22B, N22S, and N24A airplanes,
all serial numbers, including airplanes with float/amphibian
configuration, certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight
Controls.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:

    Late in 2002 the manufacturer advised CASA of another Nomad
accident which was possibly caused by aileron flutter with the flaps
at 38 degrees. This, along with the other flutter incidents, has
resulted in the manufacturer issuing ANMD-57-18 Issue 1 as a
precautionary measure while they further investigate the issue.
    The manufacturer has now completed their investigation and
issued Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-27-53 to modify flap actuation
linkages to restore the necessary rigidity to the outboard flap, and
hence the aileron. The unacceptable flexibility of the outboard flap
mechanism allows flutter to occur in extreme circumstances.
    This amendment mandates Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-27-53, which
requires modifications to the aircraft, but terminates the
limitations imposed by earlier amendments.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) Visually inspect the left-hand and right-hand ailerons for
damage (i.e., distortion, bending, impact marks) and repair or
replace any damaged aileron found following instructions obtained
from the type-certificate holder (AeroSpace Technologies of
Australia Pty Ltd) within the following time:
    (i) For Models N22B and N24A airplanes: Inspect within 50 hours
time-in-service (TIS) after December 23, 2003 (the effective date
retained from AD 2003-22-13).
    (ii) For Model N22S airplanes: Inspect within the next 10 hours
TIS after November 8, 2006 (the effective date retained from AD
2006-21-12), or within 30 days after November 8, 2006 (the effective
date retained from AD 2006-21-12), whichever occurs first.
    (iii) For all airplanes: Repair or replace before further flight
after the inspection where damage is found.
    (2) Adjust the engine power lever actuated landing gear ``up''
aural warning microswitches, perform a ground test, and if
deficiencies are detected during the ground test, make the necessary
adjustments following Nomad Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-57-18, Rev
1, dated August 14, 2006, within the following time:
    (i) For Models N22B and N24A airplanes: Within 50 hours TIS
after December 23, 2003 (the effective date retained from AD 2003-
22-13), unless already done following Nomad Alert Service Bulletin
ANMD 57-18, dated December 19, 2002.
    (ii) For Model N22S airplanes: Within the next 10 hours TIS
after November 8, 2006 (the effective date retained from AD 2006-21-
12), or within 30 days after November 8, 2006 (the effective date
retained from AD 2006-21-12), whichever occurs first.
    (3) For all airplanes: Do the following within the next 10 hours
TIS after the effective date of this AD or within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first:
    (i) Incorporate the maximum flap extension limitations specified
in paragraph 2.D. of Nomad Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-57-18, Rev 1,
dated August 14, 2006, into the Limitations section of the airplane
flight manual (AFM). To show compliance with this paragraph of this
AD, a copy of page 7 of Nomad Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-57-18, Rev
1, dated August 14, 2006, may be inserted into the Limitations
section of the AFM. You may take ``unless already done credit'' for
this subparagraph if done in accordance with AD 2006-21-12 and no
further action is required to comply with this subparagraph.
    (ii) Fabricate (using at least \1/8\-inch letters) and install
placards on the instrument panel within the pilot's clear view as
specified in paragraph 2.E. of Nomad Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-57-
18, Rev 1, dated August 14, 2006. You may take ``unless already done
credit'' for this subparagraph if done in accordance with AD 2006-
21-12 and no further action is required to comply with this
subparagraph.
    (iii) Incorporate the landing performance information specified
in paragraph 2.F. of Nomad Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-57-18, Rev 1,
dated August 14, 2006, into the Limitations section and the
Performance section of the AFM.
    (4) For all airplanes: Modify the outboard forward flap linkage
(Modification N953) and modify the outboard aft flap (aileron) mass
balance following Nomad Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-27-53, dated
February 20, 2008, within the next 12 months after the effective
date of this AD. Accomplishment of all of the actions specified in
Nomad Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-27-53, dated February 20, 2008,
terminates the limitations requirements and the placard requirements
specified in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD.

FAA AD Differences

    Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>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 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), 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 MCAI Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia,
AD number AD/GAF-N22/69 Amdt 6, dated September 10, 2009, Nomad
Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-27-53, dated February 20, 2008, and
Nomad Alert Service Bulletin ANMD-57-18, Rev 1, dated August 14,
2006, for related information.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 15, 2009.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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