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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2020-0484]

Collection of Information under Review by Office of Management
and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625--NEW

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Thirty-day notice requesting comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the
U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR),
abstracted below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension
of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625--NEW,
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card Readers:
Updated Risk Analysis.
    Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the
public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork
burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.

DATES: You may submit comments to the Coast Guard and OIRA on or before
November 16, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Comments to the Coast Guard should be submitted using the
Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Search for
docket number [USCG-2020-0484]. Written comments and recommendations to
OIRA for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30
days of publication of this notice to https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting
``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using
the search function.
    A copy of the ICR is available through the docket on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available
from: COMMANDANT (CG-6P), ATTN: Paperwork Reduction Act Manager, U.S.
Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King JR. Ave SE, Stop 7710, Washington,
DC 20593-7710.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A.L. Craig, Office of Privacy
Management, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, for questions
on these documents.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    This notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an application to
OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a Coast Guard
collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains information
describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's likely burden on
the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection,
and other important information describing the Collection. There is one
ICR for each Collection. The Coast Guard invites comments on whether
this ICR should be granted based on the Collection being necessary for
the proper performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the
Coast Guard would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical
utility of the Collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of
the Collection; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of information subject to the Collection; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the Collection on respondents, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Consistent with the requirements of Executive Order 13771, Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs, and Executive Order 13777,
Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda, the Coast Guard is also
requesting comments on the extent to which this request for information
could be modified to reduce the burden on respondents. These comments
will help OIRA determine whether to approve the ICR referred to in this
Notice.
    We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments
and related materials. Comments to Coast Guard or OIRA must contain the
OMB Control Number of the ICR. They must also contain the docket number
of this request, [USCG-2020-0484], and must be received by November 16,
2020.

Submitting Comments

    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions. Documents mentioned in this notice, and all public
comments, are in our online docket at https://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.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments to the Coast Guard will
be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will
include any personal information you have provided. For more about
privacy and submissions to the Coast Guard in response to this
document, see DHS's eRulemaking System of Records notice (85 FR 14226,
March 11, 2020). For more about privacy and submissions to OIRA in
response to this document, see the https://www.reginfo.gov, comment-
submission web page. OIRA posts its decisions on ICRs online at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain after the comment period for each
ICR. An OMB Notice of Action on each ICR will become available via a
hyperlink in the OMB Control Number: 1625--NEW.

Previous Request for Comments

    This request provides a 30-day comment period required by OIRA. The
Coast Guard published the 60-day notice (85 FR 46684, August 3, 2020)
required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That notice elicited no comments.
Accordingly, no changes have been made to the Collection.

Information Collection Request

    Title: Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card
Readers: Updated Risk Analysis.
    OMB Control Number: 1625--NEW.
    Summary: The Coast Guard is conducting a risk analysis to determine
which maritime facilities subject to TWIC Reader Rule would most
benefit from the electronic TWIC inspection requirements. The purpose
of this information collection is to gather the necessary information
to conduct that analysis. This collection implements authorities set
forth in the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) (Pub.
L. 107-295; Nov. 25, 2002; sec. 102) and Transportation Security Card
Program Assessment Act (Pub. L. 114-278). Participation is voluntary.
    Need: This risk analysis will satisfy the mandate of the
Transportation Security
    Card Program Assessment Act (Pub. L. 114-278).
    Forms: None.
    Respondents: Maritime facility owners, operators and
representatives.
    Frequency: One-time interview.
    Hour Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 600 hours for this
new information collection.

    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35, as amended.

    Dated: October 8, 2020.
Kathleen Claffie,
Chief, Office of Privacy Management, U.S. Coast Guard.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To
Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and
Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Fishway
Prescriptions

March 2, 2007.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Application Type: Amendment of license to upgrade the installed
capacity.
    b. Project No.: 2778-035.
    c. Date Filed: August 17, 2006.
    d. Applicant: Idaho Power Company.
    e. Name of Project: Shoshone Falls.
    f. Location: The project is located on the on the Snake River in
Jerome and Twin Falls Counties, Idaho. Part of the project occupies
lands owned by the Bureau of Land Management.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Tom R. Saldin, Senior Vice President, Idaho
Power Co., P.O. Box 70, Boise, Idaho 83707. Tel:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Also,
Mr. Nathan F. Gardiner, Idaho Power Co., P.O. Box 70, Boise, Idaho
83707. Tel:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed
to Vedula Sarma at<PHONE_NUMBER> or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments,
recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary
fishway prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance of this notice;
reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice.
All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing
documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each
person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an
intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to
the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a
particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document
on that resource agency.
    Motions to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, terms
and conditions, and fishway prescriptions may be filed electronically
via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions
on the Commission's Web site (http://www.ferc.gov) under the ``e-

Filing'' link.
    k. This application has been accepted for filing and is ready for
further environmental analysis. On February 27, 2007, Commission staff
issued a draft environmental assessment to facilitate the generation of
further analysis on the proposed project expansion. Idaho Power Company
(IPC) proposes to demolish a section of the Shoshone Falls powerhouse
built in 1907 and containing two generating units 0.4 MW, and 0.6 MW
and replace it with a new powerhouse containing a 50 MW generating
unit. The project's authorized installed capacity would increase from
11,875 kilowatts (kW) to 60,875 kW, and the hydraulic capacity would
increase from 815 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 4,815 cfs. The IPC
also requests an extension of the license term for the project from 30
to 50 years.
    l. A copy of the application is available for review at the
Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary''

link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the
docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact
FERC Online Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll-free at 1-
866-208-3676, or for TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is also available for
inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above.
    Register online at http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm to be

notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.
    m. Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene
in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure,
18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to
take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments
filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with
the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any
comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or
before the specified comment date for the particular application.
    All filings must (1) Bear in all capital letters the title
``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``COMMENTS,'' ``REPLY COMMENTS,''
``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' `` TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or `` FISHWAY
PRESCRIPTIONS;'' (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant
and the project number of the application to which the filing responds;
(3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person
protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the
requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments,
recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth
their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of
18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions

or prescriptions should relate to project works which are the subject
of the license amendment. Agencies may obtain copies of the application
directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to
intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant
specified in the particular application. A copy of all other filings in
reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service
on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in
this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010.
    n. An applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date
of issuance of this notice of acceptance and ready for environmental
analysis provided for in Sec.  4.34(b)(5)(i): (1) A copy of the water
quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification,
including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the
request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0641; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-105-AD;
Amendment 39-15573; AD 2008-13-10]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 7X Airplanes

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

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

    Investigation following incidents on the production line has
shown that power feeders inside the Secondary Power Distribution
Boxes (SPDB) may be damaged because of interference with other
internal parts. This condition, if not corrected, may lead to losing
essential feeders. The resulting power shortage may reduce aircraft
operability and affect flight safety margins.
* * * * *
    Damaged secondary power distribution boxes could lead to loss of
electrical power resulting in depressurization with loss of passenger
oxygen supply and uncommanded slat retraction. This AD requires actions
that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI.

DATES: This AD becomes effective July 7, 2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication, listed in the AD as of July 7,
2008.
    We must receive comments on this AD by July 21, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2008-0085-E, dated May 6, 2008
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

    Investigation following incidents on the production line has
shown that power feeders inside the Secondary Power Distribution
Boxes (SPDB) may be damaged because of interference with other
internal parts. This condition, if not corrected, may lead to losing
essential feeders. The resulting power shortage may reduce aircraft
operability and affect flight safety margins.
    To address and correct the unsafe condition, an upgraded SPDB
with improved internal feeder routing has been developed.
    For the reasons described above, this Airworthiness Directive
(AD) requires replacement of all affected SPDB with upgraded units
and, in the meantime, the implementation of temporary Airplane
Flight Manual (AFM) procedures and Master Minimum Equipment List
(MMEL) restrictions before replacement of all affected SPDB.

    Damaged secondary power distribution boxes could lead to loss of
electrical power resulting in depressurization with loss of passenger
oxygen supply and uncommanded slat retraction. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Dassault has issued Service Bulletin 7X-064, dated April 16, 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 This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

Differences Between the AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S.

operators and is enforceable. In making these changes, we do not intend
to differ substantively from the information provided in the MCAI and
related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because
operators must adhere to certain operational and dispatch limitations
to prevent possible catastrophic situations from loss of essential
buses through damage to the SPDBs. Therefore, we determined that notice
and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are
impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in fewer than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0641; Directorate
Identifier 2008-NM-105-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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 AD:

2008-13-10 Dassault Aviation (Formerly Avions Marcel Dassault-
Breguet Aviation (AMD/BA)): Amendment 39-15573. Docket No. FAA-2008-
0641; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-105-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 7,
2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Dassault Model Falcon 7X airplanes, all
serial numbers, certificated in any category, if equipped with
secondary power distribution box (SPDB) units with part number (P/N)
SPD500-B3, SPD600-A9, SPD300-B3-A6 and/or SPD400-B4-A6, except those
airplanes that have received modification M890 prior to delivery.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24:
Electrical Power.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
    Investigation following incidents on the production line has
shown that power feeders inside the Secondary Power Distribution
Boxes (SPDB) may be damaged because of interference with other
internal parts. This condition, if not corrected, may lead to losing
essential feeders. The resulting power shortage may reduce aircraft
operability and affect flight safety margins.
    To address and correct the unsafe condition, an upgraded SPDB
with improved internal feeder routing has been developed.
    For the reasons described above, this Airworthiness Directive
(AD) requires replacement of all affected SPDB with upgraded units
and, in the meantime, the implementation of temporary Airplane
Flight Manual (AFM) procedures and Master Minimum Equipment List
(MMEL) restrictions before replacement of all affected SPDB.
    Damaged secondary power distribution boxes could lead to loss of
electrical power resulting in depressurization with loss of
passenger oxygen supply and uncommanded slat retraction.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the Limitations Section of the AFM to include the following
information. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the
AFM. These temporary amendments take precedence over the same
procedures displayed through the electronic check list (ECL) in the
aircraft.
    ``[cir] Dispatch with ATA27 Flight Controls MMEL items is not
authorized.
    [cir] Dispatch with IRS 3 inoperative is not authorized.
    [cir] Land as soon as possible upon display on Crew Alerting
system of following messages per the AFM as already requested for
ELEC: LH FRONT ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-50):
     ELEC: LH REAR ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-50)
     ELEC: RH FRONT ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-55)
     ELEC: RH REAR ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-55)''

    Note 1: When a statement identical to that in paragraph (f)(1)
of this AD has been

included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions
may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed
from the AFM.

    (2) Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD, replace
all SPDB units with upgraded units in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-064,
dated April 16, 2008. After replacement of all SPDB units as
required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, the limitations required by
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD may be removed from the AFM.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: Although the MCAI specifies to amend the Abnormal
Procedures section of the AFM, the Quick Reference Handbook 2, and
the Master Minimum Equipment List, this AD instead requires revising
only the Limitations section of the AFM. Operators must comply with
the terms of the Limitations section, as specified in section 91.9
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 91.9).

Other FAA AD Provisions

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

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2008-0085-E, dated May 6, 2008,
and Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-064, dated April 16, 2008, for
related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-064, dated April
16, 2008, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey
07606.
    (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information
on the availability of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>,
or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 10, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Petition for Exemption From the Vehicle Theft Prevention
Standard; Mercedes-Benz

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Grant of petition for exemption.

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SUMMARY: This document grants in full the Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
(MBUSA) petition for an exemption of the SL-Class Line Chassis vehicle
line in accordance with 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from the Theft
Prevention Standard. This petition is granted because the agency has
determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as
standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and
deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-marking
requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard (49 CFR part 541).

DATES: The exemption granted by this notice is effective beginning with
the 2011 model year.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Rosalind Proctor, Office of
International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs, NHTSA,1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, W43-302, Washington, DC 20590.
Ms. Proctor's telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Her fax number is
(202) 493-0073.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a petition dated April 26, 2010, MBUSA
requested an exemption from the parts-marking requirements of the Theft
Prevention Standard (49 CFR part 541) for the new MY 2011 SL-Class Line
Chassis vehicle line. The petition requested an exemption from parts-
marking pursuant to 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from Vehicle Theft
Prevention Standard, based on the installation of an antitheft device
as standard equipment for an entire vehicle line.
    Under Sec.  543.5(a), a manufacturer may petition NHTSA to grant an
exemption for one vehicle line per model year. In its petition, MBUSA
provided a detailed description and diagram of the identity, design,
and location of the components of the antitheft device for its new
vehicle line. MBUSA will install a passive ignition immobilizer (FBS
III) and access code protected locking system as standard equipment on
its new vehicle line beginning with MY 2011. MBUSA stated that its
immobilizer device is an interlinked system of control units which

collectively perform the immobilizer function. The interlinked system
includes the engine, electronic ignition starter, transmitter key,
electronic control unit and the fuel injection system which
independently calculates and matches a unique code. MBUSA stated that
if a relevant query from the vehicle to the transmitter key is valid,
operation of the vehicle is authorized. MBUSA stated that the device
will also incorporate an audible and visible alarm feature as standard
equipment. MBUSA's submission is considered a complete petition as
required by 49 CFR 543.7, in that it meets the general requirements
contained in Sec.  543.5 and the specific content requirements of Sec.
543.6.
    MBUSA stated that activation of the device occurs automatically
when the key is removed from the ignition switch, whether the doors are
open or not. Once activated, only a valid key with the correct code
inserted into the ignition switch will disable immobilization and allow
the vehicle to start and operate. MBUSA further stated that no other
action by the operator other than turning the key is required to
activate or deactivate the immobilizer.
    In its submission, MBUSA stated that a locking/unlocking function
is also incorporated into the device. The data exchange between the
transmitter key and the vehicle's central controller for the lock/
unlock function is carried out by radio signal. The unlocking signal
from the remote key sends a message to the vehicle's central electronic
control unit and a permanent code is verified and compared to the
stored code in the Signal Acquisition Module (SAM). MBUSA stated that
the locking system will only unlock the doors, tailgate and fuel filler
cover when both codes match.
    In addressing the specific content requirements of Sec.  543.6,
MBUSA provided information on the reliability and durability of its
proposed device. To ensure reliability and durability of the
immobilizer device, MBUSA conducted performance tests based on its
Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) specified standards. MBUSA
provided a detailed list of the tests conducted and believes that the
device is reliable and durable since the device complied with the
specified requirements for each test. MBUSA also stated that it
believes that the immobilizer device offered on the SL-class vehicle
will be at least as effective as compliance with the parts-marking
requirements of the theft prevention standard and as effective in
deterring theft as it has been in other MBUSA vehicle lines for which
theft data has been published. MBUSA submitted theft rate data
published by the agency comparing its proposed device to antitheft
devices already installed in the Aston Martin Vantage, BMW 6-series and
Porsche 911 vehicle lines. MBUSA stated it believes that an immobilizer
device was effective in contributing to a 63.5% reduction in the theft
rate for the Aston Martin Vantage Line. Specifically, data published by
the agency showed a theft rate of 0.0000 for the calendar year (CY)
2006 Aston Martin Vantage vehicle line and 0.6784 for the MY 2007.
MBUSA also referenced theft data published by the agency which showed
that the average theft rate for the BMW 6-series with an immobilizer
was 2.3505 in MY/CY 2005 and 1.6227 in MY/CY 2007. MBUSA stated that it
believes that this data also indicates that the immobilizer device was
effective in contributing to an additional (31%) reduction in the theft
rate of the BMW 6-series vehicle line. MBUSA also referenced theft rate
data published by the agency for the Porsche 911 vehicle line (with an
immobilizer) showing a theft rate experience of 0.8342 and 0.000 for
MY/CY's 2005 and 2006 respectively. MBUSA stated that it believes that
the data indicates that the immobilizer device was effective in
contributing to a 13.8% reduction in the theft rate of the Porsche 911
vehicle line.
    MBUSA stated that its proposed device is also functionally similar
to the antitheft devices installed on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, C-
Class and SLK Class chassis vehicles which the agency has already
exempted from the parts-marking requirements. In its submission, MBUSA
concluded that lower theft rates could be expected from vehicles
equipped with immobilizer devices as standard equipment. MBUSA stated
it believes that the data indicated the immobilizer device was
effective in contributing to an average reduction of 29.9% in the theft
rate of the SL-Line Chassis when theft rates for the vehicle line
dropped from 1.4170 (CY 2005) to 1.0460 (CY 2007).
    Based on the supporting evidence submitted by MBUSA on the device,
the agency believes that the antitheft device for the SL-Class Line
Chassis vehicle line is likely to be as effective in reducing and
deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-marking
requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard (49 CFR part 541). The
agency concludes that the device will provide the five types of
performance listed in Sec.  543.6(a)(3): promoting activation;
attracting attention to the efforts of an unauthorized person to enter
or move a vehicle by means other than a key; preventing defeat or
circumvention of the device by unauthorized persons; preventing
operation of the vehicle by unauthorized entrants; and ensuring the
reliability and durability of the device.
    Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 33106 and 49 CFR 543.7(b), the agency grants
a petition for exemption from the parts-marking requirements of part
541 either in whole or in part, if it determines that, based upon
substantial evidence, the standard equipment antitheft device is likely
to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as
compliance with the parts-marking requirements of part 541. The agency
finds that MBUSA has provided adequate reasons for its belief that the
antitheft device for the MBUSA new vehicle line is likely to be as
effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance
with the parts-marking requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard
(49 CFR part 541). This conclusion is based on the information MBUSA
provided about its device.
    For the foregoing reasons, the agency hereby grants in full MBUSA's
petition for exemption for the SL-Class line Chassis vehicle line from
the parts-marking requirements of 49 CFR part 541, beginning with the
2011 model year vehicles. The agency notes that 49 CFR part 541,
appendix A-1, identifies those lines that are exempted from the Theft
Prevention Standard for a given model year. 49 CFR 543.7(f) contains
publication requirements incident to the disposition of all part 543
petitions. Advanced listing, including the release of future product
nameplates, the beginning model year for which the petition is granted
and a general description of the antitheft device is necessary in order
to notify law enforcement agencies of new vehicle lines exempted from
the parts-marking requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard.
    If MBUSA decides not to use the exemption for this line, it must
formally notify the agency. If such a decision is made, the line must
be fully marked according to the requirements under 49 CFR 541.5 and
541.6 (marking of major component parts and replacement parts).
    NHTSA notes that if MBUSA wishes in the future to modify the device
on which this exemption is based, the company may have to submit a
petition to modify the exemption. Section 543.7(d) states that a part
543 exemption applies only to vehicles that belong to a line exempted
under this part and equipped with the anti-theft device on which the
line's exemption is based. Further, Sec.  543.9(c)(2) provides for the

submission of petitions ``to modify an exemption to permit the use of
an antitheft device similar to but differing from the one specified in
that exemption.''
    The agency wishes to minimize the administrative burden that Sec.
543.9(c)(2) could place on exempted vehicle manufacturers and itself.
The agency did not intend in drafting part 543 to require the
submission of a modification petition for every change to the
components or design of an antitheft device. The significance of many
such changes could be de minimis. Therefore, NHTSA suggests that if the
manufacturer contemplates making any changes, the effects of which
might be characterized as de minimis, it should consult the agency
before preparing and submitting a petition to modify.

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 33106; delegation of authority at 49 CFR
1.50.

    Issued on: June 1, 2010.
Stephen R. Kratzke,
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2010-13466 Filed 6-3-10; 8:45 am]
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