[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 156 (Monday, August 13, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 39937-39939]
[FR Doc No: 2018-17333]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0723]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Delaware River; Penn's Landing; Philadelphia, PA;
Fireworks Display

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary safety zone
on a portion of the Delaware River in Philadelphia, PA. This action is
necessary to protect the surrounding public and vessels on these
navigable waters adjacent to Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA, during a
fireworks display on September 16, 2018. This proposed rulemaking would
prohibit persons and vessels from entering, transiting, or remaining
within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port
Delaware Bay or a designated representative. We invite your comments on
this proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before August 28, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2018-0723 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Petty Officer Thomas Welker, U.S.
Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay, Waterways Management Division;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    On July 18, 2018, the Mexican Cultural Society notified the Coast

Guard that it will be conducting a fireworks display from 8 to 8:30
p.m. on September 16, 2018, to commemorate Mexican Independence Day.
The fireworks are to be launched from a barge in the Delaware River
adjacent to Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, PA. Hazards from firework
displays include accidental discharge of fireworks, dangerous
projectiles, and falling hot embers or other debris. The Captain of the
Port Delaware Bay (COTP) has determined that potential hazards
associated with the fireworks to be used in this display would be a
safety concern for anyone within a 500-yard radius of the barge.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of vessels
and the navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks
barge before, during, and after the scheduled event. The Coast Guard
proposes this rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The COTP proposes to establish a safety zone from 7:30 p.m. through
8:45 p.m. on September 16, 2018. The safety zone would cover all
navigable waters within 500 yards of a barge in the Delaware River
adjacent to Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, PA. The barge will be
anchored in approximate position 39[deg]56'50.35'' N Latitude
075[deg]08'18.27'' W Longitude. The duration of the zone is intended to
ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable waters before, during,
and after the scheduled 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. fireworks display. No
vessel or person would be permitted to enter, transit, or remain within
the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a
designated representative. The regulatory text we are proposing appears
at the end of this document.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders and
we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This NPRM has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. Vessel traffic
would be able to safely transit around this safety zone which would
impact a small designated area of the Delaware River for 1 hour and 15
minutes during the evening when vessel traffic is normally low.
Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners
via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zone, and the rule would allow
vessels to seek permission to enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. 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
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
IV.A above, this proposed rule would not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the rule would affect
your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that
question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that Order and
have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would 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. If
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.

E. 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 proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made a preliminary
determination that this action is one of a category of actions that

do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the
human environment. This proposed rule involves a safety zone lasting 1
hour 15 minutes that would prohibit entry within 500 yards of a
fireworks barge. Normally such actions are categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS
Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A preliminary Record of
Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is available
in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or
information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this proposed rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, visit http://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that website's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a
final rule is published.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

    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

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

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T05-0723 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T05-0723   Safety Zone; Safety Zone; Delaware River; Penn's
Landing; Philadelphia, PA; Fireworks Display.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
the Delaware River within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge,
which will be anchored in approximate position 39[deg]56'50.35'' N
Latitude 075[deg]08'18.27'' W Longitude. All coordinates are based on
Datum NAD 1983.
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard petty
officer, warrant or commissioned officer on board a Coast Guard vessel
or on board a federal, state, or local law enforcement vessel assisting
the Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay in the enforcement of the safety
zone.
    (c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in
subpart C of this part--(a) you may not enter the safety zone described
in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative; and (b) all persons and vessels in
the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given
to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
    (2) To request permission to enter the safety zone, contact the
COTP or the COTP's representative on marine band radio VHF-FM channel
16 (156.8 MHz) or<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) No vessel may take on bunkers or conduct lightering operations
within the safety zone during its enforcement period(s).
    (4) This section applies to all vessels except those engaged in law
enforcement, aids to navigation servicing, and emergency response
operations.
    (d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol
and enforcement of the safety zone by federal, state, and local
agencies.
    (e) Enforcement period. This zone will be enforced from 7:30 p.m.
through 8:45 p.m. on September 16, 2018.

    Dated: August 8, 2018.
S.E. Anderson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Delaware Bay.
[FR Doc. 2018-17333 Filed 8-10-18; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 92 (Friday, May 11, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27621-27624]
[FR Doc No: 2012-11497]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 100 and 165

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0123]
RIN 1625-AA08, 1625-AA00

Special Local Regulations and Safety Zone; War of 1812
Bicentennial Commemorations, Chesapeake Bay and Port of Baltimore, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local
regulations and a safety zone in the Chesapeake Bay and Port of
Baltimore, Maryland for War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations
activities. These actions are necessary to provide for the safety of
life on navigable waters before, during, and after War of 1812
Bicentennial Commemorations events being planned for Baltimore,
Maryland. These actions will restrict vessel traffic in portions of the
Inner Harbor, the Northwest Harbor, the Patapsco River, and the
Chesapeake Bay.

DATES: This rule is effective from June 12, 2012 through June 20, 2012.

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-2012-0123 and are available online by going to
http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0123 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, call or email Mr. Ronald Houck, U.S. Coast Guard Sector
Baltimore, MD; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<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 March 15, 2012, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled ``War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations, Chesapeake
Bay and Port of Baltimore, MD'' in the Federal Register (77 FR 15323).
We received one comment on the proposed rule. No public meeting was
requested, and none was held.

Background and Purpose

    The U.S. Department of the Navy is sponsoring War of 1812
Bicentennial Commemorations in the Chesapeake Bay and Port of
Baltimore, Maryland. Planned events include the scheduled arrival of
U.S. and foreign naval vessels, public vessels, tall ships and other
vessels beginning on June 12, 2012 and the scheduled departure of those
vessels ending on June 20, 2012. The Coast Guard anticipates a large
spectator fleet for these events. Operators should expect significant
vessel congestion along the arrival and departure routes. The purpose
of these regulations is to promote maritime safety and protect
participants and the boating public in the Port of Baltimore and the
waters of the Chesapeake Bay immediately prior to, during, and after
the scheduled events. The regulations will provide for clear passage of
participating vessels, a safety buffer around the participating vessels
while they are in transit for the benefit of participants and
spectators. The regulations will impact the movement of all vessels
operating in specified waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River,
Northwest Harbor and the Inner Harbor.
    It may be necessary for the Coast Guard to establish additional
safety or security zones in addition to these regulations to safeguard
dignitaries and certain vessels participating in the event. If the
Coast Guard deems it necessary to establish such zones at a later date,
the details of those zones will be announced separately via the Federal
Register, Local Notice to Mariners, Safety Voice Broadcasts, and any
other means available.
    With the arrival of War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations
participants and spectator vessels in the Port of Baltimore for this
event, it will be necessary to curtail normal port operations to some
extent. The Coast Guard will attempt to minimize interference while
still ensuring the safety of life on the navigable waters immediately
before, during, and after the scheduled events.

Discussion of Comments and Changes

    The Coast Guard received one comment in response to the NPRM. No
public meeting was requested and none was held. What follows is a
review of, and the Coast Guard's response to, the issue that was
presented by the commenter concerning the proposed regulations.
    The commenter stated that while the War of 1812 Bicentennial
Celebration will be an important event that normally calls for an
increased safety of participating vessels, smaller shipping operations
will be unable to afford unforeseen schedule changes, dock workers and
their communities will suffer from a lack of labor, and ships unable to
access Port of Baltimore terminals may choose to go elsewhere that week
and maybe for the foreseeable future; allowing the shipping industry
alone to operate as they see fit during the event without the proposed
regulations, and providing additional law enforcement patrol resources
to monitor the situation, would not cause business losses in the
private sector.
    We disagree. We feel that as a result of the extensive planning and
notice provided to the public, which began in 2009 and will continue
through the event, the Port of Baltimore stakeholders and waterway
users will not be substantially adversely affected during the event as
suggested by the commenter. The highly-publicized, international event
is expected to create a large spectator fleet and attract many other
waterway users to the area.

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. The primary impact of these regulations
will be on vessels wishing to transit the affected waterways during the
War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations vessels arrival beginning on
June 12, 2012 and their departure ending on June 20, 2012. Although
these regulations prevent traffic from transiting a portion of the
Inner Harbor, Northwest Harbor, Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay
during these events, that restriction is limited in duration, affects
only a limited area, and will be well publicized to allow mariners to
make alternative plans for transiting the affected area. Moreover, the
magnitude of the event itself will severely hamper or prevent transit
of the waterway, even absent these regulations designed to ensure it is
conducted in a safe and orderly fashion.

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 may affect the following entities, some of which
might be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending
to operate or anchor in portions of the Inner Harbor, the Northwest
Harbor and Patapsco River, and the Chesapeake Bay, in Maryland. The
regulations would not have a significant impact on a substantial number
of small entities for the following reasons: The restrictions are
limited in duration, affect only limited areas, and will be well
publicized to allow mariners to make alternative plans for transiting
the affected areas. Moreover, the magnitude of the event itself will
severely hamper or prevent transit of the waterway, even absent these
regulations designed to ensure it is conducted in a safe and orderly
fashion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 which do not individually
or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment.
This rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph
(34)(h), of the Instruction. This rule involves implementation of
regulations within 33 CFR Part 100 applicable to organized marine
events on the navigable waters of the United States that could
negatively impact the safety of waterway users and shore side
activities in the event area. The category of water activities includes
but is not limited to sail boat regattas, boat parades, power boat
racing, swimming events, crew racing, canoe and sail board racing. An
environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion
determination are available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.
    Additionally, this rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-
1, paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction. This rule also involves
establishing a temporary safety zone. An environmental analysis
checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are available in
the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects

33 CFR Part 100

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

33 CFR Part 165

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR parts 100 and 165 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.

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2. Add Sec.  100.35T05-0123 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.35T05-0123  Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; War
of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations, Chesapeake Bay and Port of
Baltimore, MD.

    (a) Definitions. (1) ``Captain of the Port Baltimore'' means the
Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore or any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the
Captain of the Port Baltimore to act on his behalf.
    (2) ``Official Patrol Vessel'' includes all U.S. Coast Guard,
public, state, county or local law enforcement vessels assigned and/or
approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore.
    (3) ``War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations Vessel'' includes all
vessels participating in War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations
activities under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security Application for Marine Event submitted for the War of 1812
Bicentennial Commemorations activities in Baltimore, Maryland and
approved by the Captain of the Port Baltimore.
    (4) ``War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations arrival'' is the
movement of War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations vessels in orderly
succession as they navigate designated routes in the Chesapeake Bay in
Maryland and in the Port of Baltimore while inbound to Baltimore,
Maryland on June 13, 2012.
    (5) ``War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations departure'' is the
movement of War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations vessels in orderly
succession as they navigate designated routes in the Port of Baltimore
and in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland while outbound from Baltimore,
Maryland on June 19, 2012.
    (b) Regulated areas. The following regulated areas are established
as special local regulations during the War of 1812 Bicentennial
Commemorations in Baltimore, Maryland. All coordinates reference Datum
NAD 1983.
    (1) ``Arrival Area''. All waters of the Patapsco River, Northwest
Harbor and Inner Harbor enclosed by:

Latitude                             Longitude

39[deg]15'41'' N                     076[deg]34'48'' W, to
39[deg]15'05'' N                     076[deg]34'44'' W, and
39[deg]14'08'' N                     076[deg]33'38'' W, to
39[deg]12'46'' N                     076[deg]32'03'' W, to
39[deg]10'25'' N                     076[deg]31'01'' W, to
39[deg]12'06'' N                     076[deg]29'43'' W, to
39[deg]13'22'' N                     076[deg]31'16'' W, to
39[deg]15'40'' N                     076[deg]33'34'' W.

     (2) ``Departure Area''. All waters of the Patapsco River,
Northwest Harbor and Inner Harbor enclosed by:

Latitude                             Longitude

39[deg]15'41'' N                     076[deg]34'48'' W, to
39[deg]15'05'' N                     076[deg]34'44'' W, and
39[deg]14'08'' N                     076[deg]33'38'' W, to
39[deg]12'46'' N                     076[deg]32'03'' W, to
39[deg]10'25'' N                     076[deg]31'01'' W, to
39[deg]12'06'' N                     076[deg]29'43'' W, to
39[deg]13'22'' N                     076[deg]31'16'' W, to
39[deg]15'40'' N                     076[deg]33'34'' W.

     (c) Special Local Regulations. (1) All persons and vessels within
the regulated areas must operate in strict conformance with any
directions given by the Captain of the Port Baltimore and leave the

regulated areas immediately if the Captain of the Port Baltimore so
orders.
    (2) Unless otherwise directed by the Captain of the Port Baltimore,
all vessels within the regulated areas shall be operated at the minimum
speed necessary to maintain safe course.
    (3) Persons desiring to transit the regulated area must first
obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port Baltimore. To seek
permission to transit the regulated areas, the Captain of the Port
Baltimore and his designated representatives can be contacted at
telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER> or on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel
16 (156.8 MHz). All Coast Guard vessels enforcing these regulated areas
can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
    (4) The Captain of the Port Baltimore will publish a notice in the
Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners and will notify the
public of any changes in the status of the regulated areas by a Marine
Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio, channel 22A (157.1
MHZ).
    (d) Enforcement periods--(1) Arrival Area. Paragraph (b)(1) of this
section will be enforced from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on June 13, 2012.
    (2) Departure Area. Paragraph (b)(2) of this section will be
enforced from 6:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on June 19, 2012.

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 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, 160.5; Pub. L. 107-
295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

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4. Add Sec.  165.T05-0123 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T05-0123  Safety Zone; War of 1812 Bicentennial
Commemorations, Chesapeake Bay and Port of Baltimore, MD.

    (a) Definitions. (1) ``Captain of the Port Baltimore'' means the
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Maryland.
    (2) ``Designated Representative'' means any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the
Captain of the Port Baltimore to assist in enforcing the safety zone
described in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (3) ``War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations Vessels'' includes
all vessels participating in War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations
activities under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security Application for Marine Event submitted for the War of 1812
Bicentennial Commemorations activities in Baltimore, Maryland and
approved by the Captain of the Port Baltimore.
    (b) Regulated areas. The following locations are a moving safety
zone:
    (1) All waters within 500 yards of any War of 1812 Bicentennial
Commemorations vessel which is greater than 100 feet in length overall,
while operating in the navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay or its
tributaries, north of the Maryland-Virginia border and south of
latitude 39[deg]35'00'' N.
    (2) All waters within 100 yards of any War of 1812 Bicentennial
Commemorations vessel which is greater than 100 feet in length overall,
while operating in the navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay or its
tributaries, north of the Maryland-Virginia border and south of
latitude 39[deg]35'00'' N.
    (c) Regulations. The general safety zone regulations found in 33
CFR 165.23 apply to the safety zone created by this temporary section,
Sec.  165.T05-0123.
    (1) All persons are required to comply with the general regulations
governing safety zones found in 33 CFR 165.23.
    (2) The Navigation Rules shall apply while within the safety zone
described in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (3) Persons and vessels intending to transit the area of the safety
zone described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section shall operate at the
minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course, unless required to
maintain speed by the Navigation Rules, and shall proceed as directed
by the Captain of the Port Baltimore or his designated representative.
    (4) Entry into or remaining in the area of the safety zone
described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Baltimore or his designated
representative. Persons desiring to transit the area of the safety zone
described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section must first request
authorization from the Captain of the Port Baltimore or his designated
representative. To seek permission to transit the area, the Captain of
the Port Baltimore and his designated representatives can be contacted
at telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER> or on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM
channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The Coast Guard vessels enforcing this section
can be contacted on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, or other Federal,
State, or local agency vessel, by siren, radio, flashing lights, or
other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. If
permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the
instructions of the Captain of the Port Baltimore or his designated
representative and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a
safe course while within the zone, unless required to maintain speed by
the Navigation Rules.
    (5) The Captain of the Port Baltimore will notify the public of any
changes in the status of this zone by a Marine Safety Radio Broadcast
on Marine Band Radio VHF-FM channel 22A (157.1 MHZ).
    (6) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and
enforcement of the zone by Federal, State, and local agencies.
    (d) Effective dates: This section is effective from June 12, 2012
through June 20, 2012.
    (e) Enforcement periods: This section will be enforced from 6 p.m.
on June 12, 2012 until 9 p.m. on June 13, 2012, and from 6 a.m. on June
19, 2012 until 5 a.m. on June 20, 2012.

    Dated: April 24, 2012.
Brian W. Roche,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Baltimore.
[FR Doc. 2012-11497 Filed 5-10-12; 8:45 am]
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[Notices]
[Pages 20810-20811]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OLEM-2018-0200, FRL-9977-59-OLEM]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Final Authorization for Hazardous Waste Management
Programs (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to
submit the information collection request (ICR), Final Authorization
for Hazardous Waste Management Programs (EPA ICR No. 0969.10, OMB
Control No. 2050-0041) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Before doing so, the EPA is soliciting
public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information
collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR,
which is currently approved through September 30, 2018. An Agency may
not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 9, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OLEM-2018-0200, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred
method), by email to [email protected], or by mail to: EPA Docket
Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
public docket without change including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Vyas, (mail code 5303P),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail
the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the
public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West,
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone
number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the EPA is soliciting
comments and information to enable it to: (i) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the

functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have
practical utility; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(iv) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. The EPA will consider the comments received
and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be
submitted to OMB for review and approval. At that time, the EPA will
issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission of the
ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB.
    Abstract: In order for a State to obtain final authorization for a
State hazardous waste program or to revise its previously authorized
program, it must submit an official application to the EPA Regional
office for approval. The purpose of the application is to enable the
EPA to properly determine whether the State's program meets the
requirements of Sec.  3006 of RCRA. A State with an approved program
may voluntarily transfer program responsibilities to EPA by notifying
the EPA of the proposed transfer, as required by section 271.23.
Further, the EPA may withdraw a State's authorized program under
section 271.23.
    State program revision may be necessary when the controlling
Federal or State statutory or regulatory authority is modified or
supplemented. In the event that the State is revising its program by
adopting new Federal requirements, the State shall prepare and submit
modified revisions of the program description, Attorney General's
statement, Memorandum of Agreement, or such other documents as the EPA
determines to be necessary. The State shall inform the EPA of any
proposed modifications to its basic statutory or regulatory authority
in accordance with section 271.21. If a State is proposing to transfer
all or any part of any program from the approved State agency to any
other agency, it must notify the EPA in accordance with section 271.21
and submit revised organizational charts as required under section
271.6, in accordance with section 271.21. These paperwork requirements
are mandatory under Sec.  3006(a). The EPA will use the information
submitted by the State in order to determine whether the State's
program meets the statutory and regulatory requirements for
authorization.
    Form numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: State/territorial governments.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (RCRA Sec.  3006(a)).
    Estimated number of respondents: 50.
    Frequency of response: Annual.
    Total estimated burden: 13,860 hours. Burden is defined at 5 CFR
1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $499,001 (per year), which includes $499,001
annualized labor and $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance
costs.
    Changes in estimates: The burden hours are likely to stay
substantially the same.

    Dated: April 24, 2018.
Barnes Johnson,
Director, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery.
[FR Doc. 2018-09770 Filed 5-7-18; 8:45 am]
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8178-8180]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0831; Project Identifier AD-2021-00712-E;
Amendment 39-21933; AD 2022-03-16]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model
turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by the manufacturer's report of
two findings of sheared compressor discharge pressure (CDP) bolts
during engine shop visits. This AD requires initial and repetitive
inspections of the CDP bolted joint and, depending on the findings, a
piece part inspection of the stages 6-10 compressor rotor spool, CDP
seal, and high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1 disk. As a
terminating action, this AD requires operators to reassemble the CDP
bolted joint using a specific torque wrench. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective March 21, 2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 21,
2022.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact General Electric Company, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected]; website:
www.ge.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is
also available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0831.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0831; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, any
comments received, and other information. The address for Docket
Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alexei Marqueen, Aviation Safety
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain GE GEnx-1B and
GEnx-2B model turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 28, 2021 (86 FR 59667). The NPRM was prompted by a
report from the manufacturer of two findings of sheared CDP bolts at
engine shop visits during disassembly of the CDP bolted joint on GEnx-
1B70/75/P2 and GEnx-2B67/P model turbofan engines. Subsequent
investigation by the manufacturer determined that the fracture and
liberation of the CDP bolts was caused by the inadvertent over-torque
condition of the bolts during assembly and reassembly with a 11C4525P01
torque fixture or during assembly with a 11C4629P01 torque wrench. In
one finding, the fractured CDP bolt caused damage to the stages 6-10
compressor rotor spool, CDP seal, and HPT rotor stage 1 disk. In the
NPRM, the FAA proposed to require initial and repetitive inspections of
the CDP bolted joint and, depending on the findings, a piece part
inspection of the stages 6-10 compressor rotor spool, CDP seal, and HPT
rotor stage 1 disk. As a terminating action, the NPRM also proposed to
require operators to reassemble the CDP bolted joint using a 11C4888P01
torque wrench. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received comments from four commenters. The commenters were
American Airlines (American), The Boeing Company (Boeing), GE Aviation,
and United Airlines Engineering (UAL Engineering). The following
presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to
each comment.

Request To Add Engine Serial Numbers to Applicability Paragraph

    American requested that the FAA clarify paragraph (c),
Applicability, by adding the affected engine serial numbers (S/Ns).
American explained that operators do not have visibility to the engines
that were assembled or reassembled by GE with the 11C4525P01 torque
fixture, or engines that were assembled with the 11C4629P01 torque
wrench. American noted that due to this lack of visibility, operators
will need to rely on GE to provide the affected engine S/Ns, either in
GEnx-1B Service Bulletin (SB) 72-0495 R00, dated May 11, 2021 (GEnx-1B
SB 72-0495) or in response to an inquiry, which would place an
excessive burden on the operators.
    The FAA disagrees with adding engine S/Ns to the Applicability
paragraph of this AD. According to GE, each maintenance, repair and
overhaul (MRO) shop will have a record of what date the new 11C4888P01
torque wrench was implemented for use, and any CDP bolted joint
reassembled at an engine shop visit prior to that implementation date
would have used the prior 11C4525P01 torque fixture. Thus, for engines
that have had an engine shop visit, each operator will be able to
determine if their engine is affected based on the date of the last
engine shop visit and the date that the particular MRO shop implemented
the new tool. For engines that have not had an engine shop visit,
Paragraph 1.A, Table A of GEnx-1B SB 72-0495 and Paragraph 1.A, Table A
of GE GEnx-2B SB 72-0433 R00, dated May 11, 2021 define which engine S/
Ns are affected based on production records.

Request To Add Clarifying Language to Required Actions

    GE Aviation requested that the FAA update the language in paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD to incorporate a reference to the terminating action
contained in paragraph (h) of this AD. GE supported its request for
change by explaining the additional reference will ensure clear
understanding of the requirements.
    The FAA disagrees with updating paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to
incorporate a reference to the terminating action in paragraph (h) of
this AD. Referencing paragraph (h) within paragraph (g)(2) is
unnecessary.

Request To Add Language Requiring Accomplishment of Terminating Action

    UAL Engineering requested that the FAA incorporate the terminating
action in paragraph (h) of this AD as a requirement in paragraph (g)(3)
of this

AD. UAL Engineering explained that requiring the terminating action
within paragraph (g)(3) of this AD would eliminate any ambiguity
involving the reassembly of the CDP bolted joint, which could
potentially lead to the use of a non-conforming tool and additional
repetitive inspections.
    The FAA disagrees with revising the required action as proposed by
UAL Engineering. MRO shops no longer use the 11C4525P01 torque fixture.
All MRO shops have implemented the use of the updated 11C4888P01 torque
wrench. Therefore, if a piece part inspection is required pursuant to
paragraph (g)(3) of this AD, the CDP bolted joint will be reassembled
with the updated 11C4888P01 torque wrench. The non-conforming tool will
not be used, and therefore will not drive any additional repetitive
inspections after a reassembly is performed following a piece part
inspection.

Support for the AD

    Boeing expressed support for the AD as written.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, this
AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will
increase the economic burden on any operator.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed GE GEnx-1B SB 72-0495 R00, dated May 11, 2021 (GE
GEnx-1B SB 72-0495) and GE GEnx-2B SB 72-0433 R00, dated May 11, 2021
(GEnx-2B SB 72-0433). GEnx-1B SB 72-0495 describes procedures for the
inspection of the CDP bolted joint components on GEnx-1B model turbofan
engines. GEnx-2B SB 72-0433 describes procedures for the inspection of
the CDP bolted joint components on GEnx-2B model turbofan engines. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in ADDRESSES.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 320 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Inspection of CDP bolted joint........  1 work-hour x $85 per                 $0             $85         $27,200
                                         hour = $85.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
additional inspections that would be required based on the results of
the proposed inspection. The agency has no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need these inspections.

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Piece part inspection of stages 6-10            56 work-hours x $85 per hour =                $0          $4,760
 compressor rotor spool.                         $4,760.
Piece part inspection of CPD seal.............  22 work-hours x $85 per hour =                 0           1,870
                                                 $1,870.
Piece part inspection of HPT rotor stage 1      59 work-hours x $85 per hour =                 0           5,015
 disk.                                           $5,015.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2022-03-16 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-21933; Docket No.
FAA-2021-0831; Project Identifier AD-2021-00712-E.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 21, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B64,
GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2, GEnx-1B67, GEnx-1B67/P1, GEnx-1B67/P2,
GEnx-1B70, GEnx-1B70/75/P1, GEnx-1B70/75/P2, GEnx-1B70/P1, GEnx-
1B70/P2, GEnx-1B70C/P1, GEnx-1B70C/P2, GEnx-1B74/75/P1, GEnx-1B74/
75/P2, GEnx-1B76/P2, GEnx-1B76A/P2, GEnx-2B67, GEnx-2B67B, and GEnx-
2B67/P model turbofan engines with a compressor discharge pressure
(CDP) bolted joint assembled or reassembled with the 11C4525P01
torque fixture or assembled with the 11C4629P01 torque wrench.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine
Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report from the manufacturer of two
findings of sheared CDP bolts during engine shop visits. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent fracture of the CDP bolt. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in damage to the engine
and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) At the next engine shop visit after the effective date of
this AD, perform an inspection of the CDP bolted joint for fractured
or missing material using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
3.A.(2) of GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin (SB) 72-0495 R00, dated May
11, 2021 (GEnx-1B SB 72-0495) (for GEnx-1B models) or Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraph 3.A.(2) of GE GEnx-2B SB 72-0433 R00, dated
May 11, 2021, (GEnx-2B SB 72-0433) (for GEnx-2B models).
    (2) Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD at every engine shop visit.
    (3) If a fractured or missing bolt or nut is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this AD, before
further flight, perform piece part inspections of the stages 6-10
compressor rotor spool, CDP seal, and high-pressure turbine rotor
stage 1 disk in accordance with the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness.

(h) Terminating Action

    As terminating action to the repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, reassemble the CDP bolted joint using
the 11C4888P01 torque wrench, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraph 3.B.(1) of GEnx-1B SB 72-0495 (for GEnx-1B
models) or the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.(1) of
GEnx-2B SB 72-0433 (for GEnx-2B models).

(i) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop visit'' is the
induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving a
module exposure in which the mid fan shaft removal exposes the CDP
bolted joint.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD. You may email your request to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(k) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Alexei Marqueen,
Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email: [email protected].

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B Service Bulletin (SB)
72-0495 R00, dated May 11, 2021.
    (ii) GE GEnx-2B SB 72-0433 R00, dated May 11, 2021.
    (3) For GE service information identified in this AD, contact
General Electric Company, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected];
website: www.ge.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email: [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on January 25, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-03040 Filed 2-11-22; 8:45 am]
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