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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA-2010-0120]

Reports, Forms, and Record keeping Requirements

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

ACTION: Request for public comment on an extension of a currently
approved collection.

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SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from
the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit
public comment on proposed collections of information, including
extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections.
    This document describes one collection of information for which
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 1, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments must refer to the docket notice numbers cited at
the beginning of this notice and be submitted to Docket Management,
Room W12-140, ground level, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC
20590 by any of the following methods.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 am
and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Telephone: 1-
800-647-5527.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and
additional information on the rulemaking process, see the Public
Participation heading of the Supplementary Information section of this
document. Note that all comments received will be posted without change
to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
    Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you may visit http://Docket
Info.dot.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to the street address listed above. The Internet
access to the docket will be at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for accessing the dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each request for
collection of information may be obtained at no charge from Deborah
Mazyck, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Room W43-443, NVS-131,
Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Mazyck's telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Please identify the relevant collection of information by referring to
its OMB Control Number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB
for approval, it must first publish a document in the Federal Register
providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of
the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of
information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must
be included in such a document. Under OMB's regulation (at 5 CFR
1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment on the following:
    (i) 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) 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) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected and;
    (iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including 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.
    In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public
comments on the following proposed collections of information:
    Title: Automobile Parts Content Labeling for 49 CFR Part 583
    OMB Control Number: 2127-0573.
    Form Number: None.
    Affected Public: Vehicle manufacturers.
    Requested Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from approval
date.
    Abstract: Part 583 establishes requirements for the disclosure of
information relating to the countries of origin of the equipment of new
passenger motor vehicles. This information will be used by NHTSA to
determine whether manufacturers are complying with the American
Automobile Labeling Act (49 U.S.C. 32304). The American Automobile
Labeling Act requires all new passenger motor vehicles (including
passenger cars, certain small buses, all light trucks and multipurpose
passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds
or less), to bear labels providing information about domestic and
foreign content of their equipment. With the affixed label on the new
passenger motor vehicles, it serves as an aid to potential purchasers
in the selection of new passenger motor vehicles by providing them with
information about the value of the U.S./Canadian and foreign parts of
each vehicle, the countries of origin of the engine and transmission,
and the site of the vehicle's final assembly.
    Estimated Annual Burden: NHTSA anticipates approximately 22 vehicle
manufacturers will be affected by these reporting requirements. NHTSA
does not believe that any of these 22 manufacturers are a small
business (i.e., one that employs less than 500 persons) since each
manufacturer employs more than 500 persons. Manufacturers of new
passenger motor vehicles, including passenger cars, certain small
buses, and light trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500
pounds or less, must file a report annually.
    NHTSA estimates that the vehicle manufacturers will incur a total
reporting annual hour burden and cost burden of 55,484 hours and
$2,467,000. The amount includes annual burden hours incurred by multi-
stage manufacturers and motor vehicle equipment suppliers.
    Number of Respondents: 22.
    Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.

    Issued on: August 30, 2010.
Joseph S. Carra,
Acting Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R01-OAR-2018-0748; FRL-9995-41-Region 1]

Air Plan Approval; Massachusetts; Infrastructure State
Implementation Plan Requirements for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving most
elements of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the infrastructure requirements for
the 2012 fine particle (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality
Standard (NAAQS), including the interstate transport requirements. We
are making findings of failure to submit for the prevention of
significant deterioration (PSD) requirements of infrastructure SIPs for
the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS. For infrastructure SIP requirements
for the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS, we are also approving
previously unaddressed elements and converting certain previous
conditional approvals to full approval. We are also converting to full
approvals previous conditional approvals for the 1997 and 2008 ozone,
2008 lead, 2010 sulfur dioxide, and 2010 nitrogen dioxide NAAQS.
Finally, EPA is approving five new or amended definitions regarding the
NAAQS and Particulate Matter and a state Executive Order regarding
consultation by state agencies with local governments. This action is
being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.

DATES: This rule is effective on July 24, 2019.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket
Identification No. EPA-R01-OAR-2018-0748. All documents in the docket

are listed on the https://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed
in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or
other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain
other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the
internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA
Region 1 Regional Office, Air and Radiation Division, 5 Post Office
Square--Suite 100, Boston, MA. EPA requests that if at all possible,
you communicate with the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section to schedule your inspection. The Regional Office's
official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., excluding legal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison C. Simcox, Air Quality Branch,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Region 1, 5 Post Office
Square--Suite 100, (Mail code 05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912, tel. (617)
918-1684, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Throughout this document whenever ``we,'' ``us,'' or ``our'' is
used, we mean EPA.

Table of Contents

I. Background and Purpose
II. Final Action
III. Incorporation by Reference
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Background and Purpose

    On February 20, 2019 (84 FR 5020), EPA published a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This
NPRM proposed approval of most elements of a February 9, 2018,
submission from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection (MassDEP) regarding the infrastructure SIP requirements of
the CAA for the 2012 fine particle (PM2.5) \1\ National
Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), including the interstate
transport requirements for the 2006 and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS. In
the NPRM, we also proposed to approve Massachusetts' 2012
PM2.5 infrastructure SIP submittal for a requirement of
prong 3 of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) related to nonattainment new
source review (``NNSR''), based on our proposed approval of revisions
to the Commonwealth's NNSR program in a separate, contemporaneous
rulemaking. On May 29, 2019, EPA finalized its approval of those NNSR
revisions (84 FR 24719). Hence, we may now finalize our approval of
Massachusetts' 2012 PM2.5 submittal for prong 3. In
addition, the NPRM proposed approval of the interstate transport
requirements for the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS, which the
Commonwealth submitted on January 31, 2008. Finally, the NPRM proposed
to approve a portion of a Massachusetts SIP submission dated May 14,
2018, which included five new or amended definitions in 310 Code of
Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 7.00.
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    \1\ PM2.5 refers to particulate matter of 2.5 microns
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    Whenever EPA promulgates a new or revised NAAQS, CAA section
110(a)(1) requires states to make SIP submissions to provide for the
implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of the NAAQS. This
particular type of SIP submission is commonly referred to as an
``infrastructure SIP.'' These submissions must meet the various
requirements of CAA section 110(a)(2), as applicable. Due to ambiguity
in some of the language of CAA section 110(a)(2), EPA believes that it
is appropriate to interpret these provisions in the specific context of
acting on infrastructure SIP submissions. EPA has previously provided
comprehensive guidance on the application of these provisions through a
guidance document for infrastructure SIP submissions and through
regional actions on infrastructure submissions.\2\ Unless otherwise
noted below, we are following that existing approach in acting on this
submission. In addition, in the context of acting on such
infrastructure submissions, EPA evaluates the submitting state's SIP
for facial compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, not
for the state's implementation of its SIP.\3\ The EPA has other
authority to address any issues concerning a state's implementation of
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    \2\ EPA explains and elaborates on these ambiguities and its
approach to address them in its September 13, 2013 Infrastructure
SIP Guidance (available at https://www3.epa.gov/airquality/urbanair/sipstatus/docs/Guidance_on_Infrastructure_SIP_Elements_Multipollutant_FINAL_Sept_2013.pdf), as well as in numerous agency actions, including EPA's prior
action on Massachusetts' infrastructure SIP to address the 1997
ozone, 2008 lead, 2008 ozone, 2010 nitrogen dioxide, and 2010 sulfur
dioxide NAAQS. 81 FR 93627 (December 21, 2016).
    \3\ See U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decision in
Montana Environmental Information Center v. EPA, No. 16-71933
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    The rationale for EPA's proposed action is explained in the NPRM
and will not be restated here. EPA received no public comments on its
NPRM.

II. Final Action

    EPA is approving most of the elements of the infrastructure SIP
submitted by Massachusetts on February 9, 2018, for the 2012
PM2.5, including the interstate transport requirements at
CAA Sec.  110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I). This submittal also addresses the
interstate transport requirements for the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS,
which we are likewise approving. In addition, EPA is approving a SIP
revision submitted by Massachusetts on January 31, 2008, addressing the
interstate transport requirements for the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS.
    EPA's action for each element for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS
is stated in Table 1 below.

 Table 1--Proposed Action on Massachusetts' Infrastructure SIP Submittal
                        for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS
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                                                             2012 PM2.5
                          Element                               NAAQS

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(A): Emission limits and other control measures...........            A
(B): Ambient air quality monitoring and data system.......            A
(C)1: Enforcement of SIP measures.........................            A
(C)2: PSD program for major sources and major                        FS
 modifications............................................
(C)3: PSD program for minor sources and minor                         A
 modifications............................................
(D)1: Contribute to nonattainment/interfere with                      A
 maintenance of NAAQS.....................................
(D)2: PSD.................................................           FS
(D)3: Visibility Protection...............................            A
(D)4: Interstate Pollution Abatement......................           FS
(D)5: International Pollution Abatement...................            A
(E)1: Adequate resources..................................            A
(E)2: State boards........................................            A
(E)3: Necessary assurances with respect to local agencies.           NA
(F): Stationary source monitoring system..................            A
(G): Emergency power......................................            A
(H): Future SIP revisions.................................            A
(I): Nonattainment area plan or plan revisions under part             +
 D........................................................
(J)1: Consultation with government officials..............           FS
(J)2: Public notification.................................            A
(J)3: PSD.................................................           FS
(J)4: Visibility protection...............................            +
(K): Air quality modeling and data........................            A
(L): Permitting fees......................................            A
(M): Consultation and participation by affected local                 A
 entities.................................................
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    In the above table, the key is as follows:

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A..............................  Approve.
NA.............................  Not applicable.
FS.............................  Finding of failure to submit.
+..............................  Not germane to infrastructure SIPs.
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    We are converting to full approval previous conditional approvals
for

elements A and E(ii) for the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS and
previous conditional approvals for element A for the 1997 ozone, 2008
lead, 2008 ozone, 2010 nitrogen dioxide, and 2010 sulfur dioxide NAAQS.
For the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS, we are also approving
prong 4 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) and the section 115-related
(international pollution abatement) requirements of section
110(a)(2)(D)(ii).
    We are issuing a finding of failure to submit for the PSD-related
requirements of (C)2, (D)2, (D)4, (J)1, and (J)3. Massachusetts,
however, is already subject to a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for
PSD, and so EPA will have no additional FIP obligations under section
110(c) of the Act once this action is finalized as proposed.
Furthermore, this action will not subject the Commonwealth to mandatory
sanctions.
    EPA is also approving, and incorporating into the Massachusetts
SIP, definitions of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) or
Federal Ambient Air Quality Standards, PM10 or Particulate Matter 10,
PM10 Emissions, PM2.5 or Particulate Matter 2.5, and PM2.5 Emissions in
310 CMR 7.00 that Massachusetts included in a submittal to EPA dated
May 14, 2018.
    EPA is also approving, and incorporating into the Massachusetts
SIP, Massachusetts Executive Order 145, Consultation with Cities &
Towns on Administrative Mandates, effective November 20, 1978, which
Massachusetts included for approval in its infrastructure SIP submittal
for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS.
    Finally, on March 4, 2019, EPA finalized a rule converting the
conditional approval at 40 CFR 52.1119(a)(5) to full approval but
inadvertently neglected to remove Sec.  52.1119(a)(5) from the CFR. See
84 FR 7299; see also 40 CFR 52.1120. In today's action we are remedying
that ministerial oversight by removing and reserving Sec.
52.1119(a)(5).

III. Incorporation by Reference

    In this rule, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes
incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR
51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference Executive
Order 145 and the part of 310 CMR 7.00 described in the amendments to
40 CFR part 52 set forth below. The EPA has made, and will continue to
make, these documents generally available through https://www.regulations.gov and at the EPA Region 1 Office (please contact the
person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this preamble for more information). Therefore, these materials have
been approved by EPA for inclusion in the State implementation plan,
have been incorporated by reference by EPA into that plan, are fully
federally enforceable under sections 110 and 113 of the CAA as of the
effective date of the final rulemaking of EPA's approval, and will be
incorporated by reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.\3\

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a
SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and
applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.
Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal
requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those
imposed by state law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review
by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58
FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011);
     This action is not an Executive Order 13771 regulatory
action because this action is not significant under Executive Order
12866;
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the Clean Air Act; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian
reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has
demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian
country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose
substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by August 23, 2019. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of
judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for
judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness
of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in
proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

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

    Dated: June 17, 2019.
Deborah Szaro,
 Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1.

    Part 52 of chapter I, title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations
is amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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

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

Subpart W--Massachusetts

Sec.  52.1119  [Amended]

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2. Section 52.1119 is amended by removing and reserving paragraphs
(a)(3) and (a)(5).

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3. Section 52.1120 is amended:
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a. In the table in paragraph (c), by revising the entry ``310 CMR
7.00'' and adding a new state citation for ``Executive Order 145'' at
the end of the table; and
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b. In the table in paragraph (e) by adding entries for ``Infrastructure
SIP for 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS,'' ``Infrastructure SIP for 1997
PM2.5 NAAQS,'' ``Infrastructure SIP for 2006
PM2.5 NAAQS,'' ``Infrastructure SIP for the 1997 Ozone
NAAQS,'' ``Infrastructure SIP for the 2008 Lead NAAQS,''
``Infrastructure SIP for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS,'' ``Infrastructure SIP
for the 2010 NO2 NAAQS,'' and ``Infrastructure SIP for the
2010 SO2 NAAQS'' at the end of the table.
    The revision and additions read as follows:

 Sec.  52.1120   Identification of plan

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    (c) * * *

                                     EPA Approved Massachusetts Regulations
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          State citation               Title/subject     effective date          \1\             Explanations
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310 CMR 7.00......................  Definitions........        3/9/2018  6/24/2019 [Insert    Approved 5 new or
                                                                          Federal Register     updated
                                                                          citation].           definitions.

                                                  * * * * * * *
Executive Order 145...............  Consultation with        11/20/1978  6/24/2019 [Insert    Approval as part
                                     Cities and Towns                     Federal Register     of 2012 PM2.5
                                     on Administrative                    citation].           infrastructure
                                     Mandates.                                                 SIP.
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\1\ To determine the EPA effective date for a specific provision listed in this table, consult the Federal
  Register notice cited in this column for the particular provision.

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    (e) * * *

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    Name of  non regulatory  SIP         Applicable geographic or      State submittal date/effective
             provision                      nonattainment area                      date               EPA approved date \3\         Explanations
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Infrastructure SIP submittal for     Statewide......................  February 9, 2018...............  June 24, 2019 [Insert  Approved with respect to
 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS.                                                                                Federal Register       requirements for CAA
                                                                                citation].             section 110(a)(2)(A),
                                                                                (B), (C), (D), (E), (F),
                                                                                (G), (H), (J), (K), (L),
                                                                                and (M) with the
                                                                                exception of the PSD-
                                                                                related requirements of
                                                                                (C), (D), and (J).
                                                                                Approval includes
                                                                                interstate transport
                                                                                requirements.
Infrastructure SIP submittal for     Statewide......................  January 1, 2008................  June 24, 2019 [Insert  Converts conditional
 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS.                                                                                Federal Register       approval to full approval
                                                                                citation].             for CAA section
                                                                                110(a)(2)(A) and E(ii).
                                                                                Approves interstate
                                                                                transport, visibility
                                                                                protection, and
                                                                                international air
                                                                                pollution abatement
                                                                                requirements of CAA
                                                                                section 110(a)(2)(D).
Infrastructure SIP submittal for     Statewide......................  September 21, 2009.............  June 24, 2019 [Insert  Converts conditional
 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS.                                                                                Federal Register       approval to full approval
                                                                                citation].             for CAA section
                                                                                110(a)(2)(A) and E(ii).
                                                                                Approves interstate
                                                                                transport, visibility
                                                                                protection, and
                                                                                international air
                                                                                pollution abatement
                                                                                requirements of CAA
                                                                                section 110(a)(2)(D).
Infrastructure SIP submittal for     Statewide......................  February 9, 2018...............  June 24, 2019 [Insert  Converts conditional
 1997 Ozone NAAQS.                                                                                Federal Register       approval for CAA section
                                                                                citation].             110(a)(2)(A), which was
                                                                                conditionally approved
                                                                                December 21, 2016, to
                                                                                full approval.
Infrastructure SIP submittal for     Statewide......................  February 9, 2018...............  June 24, 2019 [Insert  Converts conditional
 2008 Lead NAAQS.                                                                                Federal Register       approval for CAA section
                                                                                citation].             110(a)(2)(A), which was
                                                                                conditionally approved
                                                                                December 21, 2016, to
                                                                                full approval.
Infrastructure SIP submittal for     Statewide......................  February 9, 2018...............  June 24, 2019 [Insert  Converts conditional
 2008 Ozone NAAQS.                                                                                Federal Register       approval for CAA section
                                                                                citation].             110(a)(2)(A), which was
                                                                                conditionally approved
                                                                                December 21, 2016, to
                                                                                full approval.

Infrastructure SIP submittal for     Statewide......................  February 9, 2018...............  June 24, 2019 [Insert  Converts conditional
 2010 NO2 NAAQS.                                                                                Federal Register       approval for CAA section
                                                                                citation].             110(a)(2)(A), which was
                                                                                conditionally approved
                                                                                December 21, 2016, to
                                                                                full approval.
Infrastructure SIP submittal for     Statewide......................  February 9, 2018...............  June 24, 2019 [Insert  Converts conditional
 2010 SO2 NAAQS.                                                                                Federal Register       approval for CAA section
                                                                                citation].             110(a)(2)(A), which was
                                                                                conditionally approved
                                                                                December 21, 2016, to
                                                                                full approval.

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\3\ To determine the EPA effective date for a specific provision listed in this table, consult the Federal Register notice cited in this column for the
  particular provision.

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4. Section 52.1131 is amended by revising the entries for paragraphs
(c) and (f) and adding paragraph (h) to read as follows:

Sec.  52.1131  Control strategy: Particulate matter.

* * * * *
    (c) Conditional Approval (satisfied)--Submittal from the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, dated April 4,
2008, to address the Clean Air Act (CAA) infrastructure requirements
for the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS is conditionally approved for CAA
elements 110(a)(2)(A) and (E)(ii). This conditional approval is
contingent upon Massachusetts taking actions to meet requirements of
these elements within one year of conditional approval, as committed to
in a letter from the state to EPA Region 1 dated July 12, 2012. The
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection made a submittal
to satisfy these conditions on February 9, 2018. EPA approved the
submittal and converted the conditional approval to a full approval on
June 24, 2019.
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    (f) Conditional Approval (satisfied)--Submittal from the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, dated September
21, 2009, with supplements submitted on January 13, 2011, and August
19, 2011, to address the Clean Air Act (CAA) infrastructure
requirements for the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS is conditionally
approved for CAA elements 110(a)(2)(A) and (E)(ii). This conditional
approval is contingent upon Massachusetts taking actions to meet
requirements of these elements within one year of conditional approval,
as committed to in a letter from the state to EPA Region 1 dated July
12, 2012. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection made
a submittal to satisfy these conditions on February 9, 2018. EPA
approved the submittal and converted the conditional approval to a full
approval on June 24, 2019.
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    (h) Approval--Submittal from the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection, dated February 9, 2018, to address the Clean
Air Act (CAA) infrastructure requirements for the 2012 PM2.5
NAAQS. This submittal satisfies requirements of CAA sections
110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and
(M), with the exception of PSD-related requirements of (C), (D), and
(J). Approval includes interstate transport requirements. EPA approved
the submittal on June 24, 2019.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Sunshine Act Meetings

TIME AND DATE: 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

PLACE: The meeting will be held via remote means and/or at the
Commission's headquarters, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549.

STATUS: This meeting will be closed to the public.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners,
the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend
the closed meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the
matters also may be present. In the event that the time, date, or
location of this meeting changes, an announcement of the change, along
with the new time, date, and/or place of the meeting will be posted on
the Commission's website at https://www.sec.gov.
    The General Counsel of the Commission, or her designee, has
certified that, in her opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth
in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (6), (7), (8), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR
200.402(a)(3), (a)(5), (a)(6), (a)(7), (a)(8), (a)(9)(ii) and (a)(10),
permit consideration of the scheduled matters at the closed meeting.
    The subject matter of the closed meeting will consist of the
following topics:
    Institution and settlement of injunctive actions;
    Institution and settlement of administrative proceedings;
    Resolution of litigation claims; and
    Other matters relating to examinations and enforcement proceedings.
    At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in
the scheduling of meeting agenda items that may consist of
adjudicatory, examination, litigation, or regulatory matters.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: For further information; please
contact Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary at (202)
551-5400.
    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552b.

    Dated: September 7, 2023.
Vanessa A. Countryman,
Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-61744; File No. SR-NYSEAMEX-2010-26]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule
Change by NYSE Amex LLC Deleting Rule 446--NYSE Amex Equities and
Adopting New Rule 4370--NYSE Amex Equities To Correspond With Rule
Changes Filed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.

March 19, 2010.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that, on March 11, 2010, NYSE Amex LLC (``NYSE Amex'' or the
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory
organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C.78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to delete Rule 446--NYSE Amex Equities and
adopt new Rule 4370--NYSE Amex Equities to correspond with rule changes
filed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (``FINRA'')
and approved by the Commission.\4\ The text of the proposed rule change
is available at the Exchange, the Commission's Public Reference Room,
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    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60534 (August 19,
2009), 74 FR 44410 (August 28, 2009) (order approving SR-FINRA-2009-
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II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization
included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the
proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the
proposed rule change. The text of those statements may be examined at
the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared
summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most
significant parts of such statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to delete Rule 446--
NYSE Amex Equities (Business Continuity and Contingency Plans) and
adopt new Rule 4370--NYSE Amex Equities (Business Continuity Plans and
Emergency Contact Information) to correspond with rule changes filed by
FINRA and approved by the Commission.

Background

    On July 30, 2007, FINRA's predecessor, the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD''), and NYSE Regulation, Inc.
(``NYSER'') consolidated their member firm regulation operations into a
combined organization, FINRA. Pursuant to Rule 17d-2 under the Act, the
New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE''), NYSER and FINRA entered into an
agreement (the ``Agreement'') to reduce regulatory duplication for
their members by allocating to FINRA certain regulatory
responsibilities for certain NYSE rules and rule interpretations
(``FINRA Incorporated NYSE Rules''). The Exchange became a party to the
Agreement effective December 15, 2008.\5\
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    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 56148 (July 26,
2007), 72 FR 42146 (August 1, 2007) (order approving the Agreement);
56147 (July 26, 2007), 72 FR 42166 (August 1, 2007) (SR-NASD-2007-
054) (order approving the incorporation of certain NYSE Rules as
``Common Rules''); and 60409 (July 30, 2009), 74 FR 39353 (August 6,
2009) (order approving the amended and restated Agreement, adding
NYSE Amex LLC as a party). Paragraph 2(b) of the Agreement sets
forth procedures regarding proposed changes by FINRA, NYSE or NYSE
Amex to the substance of any of the Common Rules.

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    As part of its effort to reduce regulatory duplication and relieve
firms that are members of FINRA, NYSE and NYSE Amex of conflicting or
unnecessary regulatory burdens, FINRA is now engaged in the process of
reviewing and amending the NASD and FINRA Incorporated NYSE Rules in
order to create a consolidated FINRA rulebook.\6\
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    \6\ FINRA's rulebook currently has three sets of rules: (1) NASD
Rules, (2) FINRA Incorporated NYSE Rules, and (3) consolidated FINRA
Rules. The FINRA Incorporated NYSE Rules apply only to those members
of FINRA that are also members of the NYSE, while the consolidated
FINRA Rules apply to all FINRA members. For more information about
the FINRA rulebook consolidation process, see FINRA Information
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Proposed Conforming Amendments to NYSE Amex Equities Rules

    In 2008, FINRA deleted FINRA Incorporated NYSE Rule 446 (Business
Continuity and Contingency Plans) as substantively duplicative of NASD
Rules 3510 (Business Continuity Plans) and 3520 (Emergency Contact
Information).\7\ Correspondingly, the Exchange amended Rule 446--NYSE
Amex Equities (Business Continuity and Contingency Plans) to remove the
existing text and incorporate NASD Rules 3510 and 3520 by reference.\8\
Subsequently, FINRA adopted, subject to certain amendments, NASD Rules
3510 and 3520 as consolidated FINRA Rule 4370 (Business Continuity
Plans and Emergency Contact Information).\9\
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    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 58533 (September 12,
2008), 73 FR 54652 (September 22, 2008) (order approving SR-FINRA-
2008-036).
    \8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 59022 (November 26,
2008), 73 FR 73683 (December 3, 2008) (order approving SR-NYSEALTR-
2008-10).
    \9\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60534 (August 19,
2009), 74 FR 44410 (August 28, 2009).
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    In order to harmonize the NYSE Amex Equities Rules with the
approved consolidated FINRA Rules, the Exchange correspondingly
proposes to delete Rule 446--NYSE Amex Equities and replace it with
proposed Rule 4370--NYSE Amex Equities, which is substantially similar
to the new FINRA Rule.\10\ As proposed, Rule 4370--NYSE Amex Equities
adopts the same language as FINRA Rule 4370, except for substituting
for or adding to, as needed, the term ``member organization'' for the
term ``member'', and making corresponding technical changes that
reflect the difference between NYSE Amex's and FINRA's membership
structures. In addition, in paragraph (f)(2) to proposed Rule 4370--
NYSE Amex Equities, the Exchange added a cross-reference to Rule 416A--
NYSE Amex Equities to ensure that those Exchange members and member
organizations that are not FINRA members are required to update the
contact information for emergency personnel in accordance with NYSE
Amex Equities Rules.
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    \10\ New York Stock Exchange LLC has submitted a companion rule
filing amending its rules in accordance with FINRA's rule changes.
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    Finally, in order to ensure that both proposed Rule 4370--NYSE Amex
Equities and FINRA Rule 4370 are fully harmonized, the Exchange also
proposes to add Supplementary Material .01 to Rule 4370--NYSE Amex
Equities to provide that, for the purposes of the rule, the term
``associated person'' shall have the same meaning as the terms ``person
associated with a member'' or ``associated person of a member'' as
defined in Article I (rr) of the FINRA By-Laws.
    In addition, the Exchange respectfully requests that the effective
date for the proposed rule changes be retroactive to December 14, 2009,
the same effective date for FINRA's rule changes.\11\ Approval
retroactively effective to December 14, 2009, would ensure that the
proposed rule changes are operative and effective at the same time as
FINRA's rule changes, that there are no regulatory gaps between the
FINRA and NYSE Amex Equities Rules and that, as applicable, the NYSE
Amex Equities Rules maintain their status as Common Rules under the
17d-2 Agreement.\12\
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    \11\ See FINRA Regulatory Notice 09-60 (October 15, 2009).
    \12\ As provided in paragraph 2(b) of the 17d-2 Agreement, FINRA
and NYSE will amend the list of Common Rules to conform to the rule
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule changes are consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Act,\13\ in general, and further the
objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\14\ in particular, in that
they are designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and
practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove
impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and
a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the
public interest.
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    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule changes support the
objectives of the Act by providing greater harmonization between NYSE
Amex Equities Rules and FINRA Rules of similar purpose, resulting in
less burdensome and more efficient regulatory compliance for joint
members. To the extent the Exchange has proposed changes that differ
from the FINRA version of the Rules, such changes are technical in
nature and do not change the substance of the proposed NYSE Amex
Equities Rules.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may
designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to
be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will:
    (A) By order approve the proposed rule change, or
    (B) Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://
www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-NYSEAMEX-2010-26 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEAMEX-2010-26. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used.
To help the Commission process and review your comments more
efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all
comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/
rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission,\15\ all subsequent
amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule
change that are filed with the Commission, and all written
communications relating to the proposed rule change between the
Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from
the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be
available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission's Public
Reference Section, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. Copies
of the filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the
NYSE's principal office and on its Internet Web site at http://
www.nyse.com. All comments received will be posted without change; the
Commission does not edit personal identifying information from
submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make
available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-
NYSEAMEX-2010-26 and should be submitted on or before April 16, 2010.
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    \15\ The text of the proposed rule change is available on the
Commission's Web site at http://www.sec.gov/.
    \16\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\16\
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER22-2622-000]

Chaparral Springs, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-
Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Chaparral Springs, LLC's application for market-based rate authority,
with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes
a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is August 29, 2022.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (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. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at [email protected] or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: August 9, 2022.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-0463; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-155-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted
by a report of an incident involving a landing in which the pilots
needed to input corrections due to airplane yaw and roll to the right;
the main landing gear (MLG) aft trunnion pin was later found to be
fractured. This proposed AD would require identification and
replacement of certain MLG aft trunnion pins. We are proposing this AD
to prevent a fractured MLG aft trunnion pin, which could result in
collapse of the MLG and consequent loss of control of the airplane
during landing.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 4, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box
3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>,
extension 1; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It
is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-0463.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
0463; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Narinder Luthra, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6513; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-0463;
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-155-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received a report of an incident involving a landing in
which the pilots needed to input corrections due to airplane yaw and
roll to the right; the MLG aft trunnion pin was later found to be
fractured. Other damage included minor damage to the gear beam and
trunnion door panel and a broken tie rod. Analysis of the fractured pin
showed that the crack started from an area of heat damage introduced
during manufacturing. A review of gear overhaul records indicated that
other pins manufactured by the same supplier had similar signs of heat
damage, suspected to have been caused by abusive chrome grinding. This
evidence suggests that the heat damage occurred during manufacturing,
so it is possible that other airplanes have aft trunnion pins with
similar heat damage. This condition, if not corrected, could result in
collapse of the MLG and consequent loss of control of the airplane
during landing.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-32A0103, Revision 1,
dated December 10, 2015. The service information describes procedures
for identifying and replacing certain MLG aft trunnion pins. 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 the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-32A0103, Revision 1, dated
December 10, 2015, limits the effectivity to Model 777 airplanes, line
numbers 1 through 1330 inclusive. However, this proposed AD does not
propose to limit the applicability to those line numbers. The
applicability of this proposed AD includes all The Boeing Company Model
777-200, 777-200LR, 777-300, 777-300ER, and 777F series airplanes.
Because the affected trunnion pins are rotable parts, we have
determined that these parts could later be installed on airplanes that
were initially delivered with acceptable pins, thereby subjecting those
airplanes to the unsafe condition. This difference has been coordinated
with Boeing.

Explanation of ``RC'' Steps in Service Information

    The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the
Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee
(ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for
annotating which steps in the service information are required for
compliance with an AD. Differentiating these steps from other tasks in
the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's
understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent
judgment in AD compliance. The steps identified as Required for
Compliance (RC) in any service information identified previously have a
direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an
identified unsafe condition.
    For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC,
the following provisions apply: (1) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step,
must be done to comply with the AD, and an AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures; and
(2) steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods
in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program
without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including
substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and
the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 123 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 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..........................  2 work-hours x $85 per               $0             $170          $20,910
                                       hour = $170.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
this repair:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                  Action                                Labor cost                 Parts cost        product
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Replacement of aft trunnion pin...........  34 work-hours x $85 per hour =              $5,291           $8,181
                                             $2,890.
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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.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska and
    (4) 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 Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2016-0463; Directorate Identifier
2015-NM-155-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 4, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 777-200, 777-
200LR, 777-300, 777-300ER, and 777F series airplanes, certificated
in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
gear.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of an incident involving a
landing in which the pilots needed to input corrections due to
airplane yaw and roll to the right; the main landing gear (MLG) aft
trunnion pin was later found to be fractured. We are issuing this AD
to prevent a fractured MLG aft trunnion pin, which could result in
collapse of the MLG and consequent loss of control of the airplane
during landing.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Aft Trunnion Pin Identification

    Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, identify
the serial number and marking of the MLG aft trunnion pins, in
accordance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 777-32A0103, Revision 1, dated December 10,
2015.

(h) MLG Aft Trunnion Pin Replacement

    For any MLG aft trunnion pin that begins with serial number
``EGL'' or ``MAL,'' on which no ``BASE METAL INSPECTED'' marking is
found, replace with a new or serviceable MLG aft trunnion pin within
36 months after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with
Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-32A0103, Revision 1, dated December 10, 2015.

(i) Part Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on
any airplane, any MLG aft trunnion pin that begins with serial
number ``EGL'' or ``MAL'' and is not marked ``BASE METAL
INSPECTED.''

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Multi-Operator Message (MOM)
MOM-MOM15-0303-01B, dated May 13, 2015, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-32A0103, dated September 11, 2015, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
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 ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the
repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must
meet the certification basis of the airplane and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs
(k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) of this AD apply.
    (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
    (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.

(l) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Narinder Luthra,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle ACO,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone: 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 6, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-03138 Filed 2-17-16; 8:45 am]
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