[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 141 (Friday, July 22, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 44031]
[FR Doc No: 2011-18615]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4001-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2011-0001]

Vermont; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Vermont (FEMA-4001-DR), dated July 8, 2011,
and related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: July 8, 2011.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter
dated July 8, 2011, the President issued a major disaster declaration
under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ``Stafford
Act''), as follows:

    I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State
of Vermont resulting from severe storms and flooding during the
period of May 26-27, 2011, is of sufficient severity and magnitude
to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.
(the ``Stafford Act''). Therefore, I declare that such a major
disaster exists in the State of Vermont.
    In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby
authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such
amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and
administrative expenses.
    You are authorized to provide Individual Assistance and Public
Assistance in the designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout
the State. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance
is supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act
for Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Other Needs Assistance
will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs.
    Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration
for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the
Stafford Act.

    The time period prescribed for the implementation of section
310(a), Priority to Certain Applications for Public Facility and Public
Housing Assistance, 42 U.S.C. 5153, shall be for a period not to exceed
six months after the date of this declaration.
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice
that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under
Executive Order 12148, as amended, Craig A. Gilbert, of FEMA is
appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major
disaster.
    The following areas of the State of Vermont have been designated as
adversely affected by this major disaster:

    Caledonia and Washington Counties for Individual Assistance.
    Caledonia County for Public Assistance.

    All counties within the State of Vermont are eligible to apply
for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

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

    Dated: July 18, 2011.
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2011-18615 Filed 7-21-11; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 18, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5553-5555]
[FR Doc No: 2017-01138]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

    The following notice of meeting is published pursuant to section
3(a) of the government in the Sunshine Act (Pub. L. 94-409), 5 U.S.C.
552b:

AGENCY HOLDING MEETING: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

DATE AND TIME: January 19, 2017 10:00 a.m.

PLACE:  Room 2C, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.

STATUS:  Open.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:

Agenda

    * Note--Items listed on the agenda may be deleted without further
notice.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary,
Telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    For a recorded message listing items struck from or added to the
meeting, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    This is a list of matters to be considered by the Commission. It
does not include a listing of all documents relevant to the items on
the agenda. All public documents, however, may be viewed on line at the
Commission's Web site at http://ferc.capitolconnection.org/ sing the
eLibrary link, or may be examined in the Commission's Public Reference
Room.

                    1034th--Meeting; Regular Meeting
                       [January 19, 2017, 10 a.m.]
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           Item No.               Docket No.             Company
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                             ADMINISTRATIVE
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A-1..........................  AD16-7-000......  Customer Matters,
                                                  Reliability, Security
                                                  and Market Operations.
A-2..........................  AD16-1-000......  Agency Administrative
                                                  Matters.

                                ELECTRIC
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E-1..........................  RM17-2-000......  Uplift Cost Allocation
                                                  and Transparency in
                                                  Markets Operated by
                                                  Regional Transmission
                                                  Organizations and
                                                  Independent System
                                                  Operators.
E-2..........................  PL17-2-000......  Utilization of Electric
E-3..........................  OMITTED.........   Storage Resources for
                                                  Multiple Services When
                                                  Receiving Cost-Based
                                                  Rate Recovery.
E-4..........................  OMITTED.........
E-5..........................  OMITTED.........
E-6..........................  OMITTED.........
E-7..........................  ER09-1256-002,..  Potomac-Appalachian
                               ER12-2708-003...   Transmission Highline,
                                                  LLC PJM
                                                  Interconnection,
                                                  L.L.C.
E-8..........................  ER13-2483-001...  Old Dominion Electric
                                                  Cooperative.
E-9..........................  ER16-1483-002,..  California Independent
                               ER16-1483-0004..   System Operator
                                                  Corporation.
E-10.........................  EL14-37-000.....  PJM Interconnection,
                                                  L.L.C.
E-11.........................  ER13-1654-001,..  PJM Interconnection,
                               ER13-1654-002...   L.L.C.
E-12.........................  RM16-7-000......  Disturbance Control
                                                  Standard--Contingency
                                                  Reserve for Recovery
                                                  from a Balancing
                                                  Contingency Event
                                                  Reliability Standard.
E-13.........................  RM16-20-000.....  Remedial Action Schemes
                                                  Reliability Standard.
E-14.........................  RM15-11-001.....  Reliability Standard
                                                  for Transmission
                                                  System Planned
                                                  Performance for
                                                  Geomagnetic
                                                  Disturbance Events.
E-15.........................  ER16-1807-000,..  FirstEnergy Solutions
                               ER10-1459-008...   Corp.
                               ER10-1469-004...  The Cleveland Electric
                                                  Illuminating Company.
                               ER10-1467-004...  Ohio Edison Company.
                               ER10-1468-004...  The Toledo Edison
                                                  Company.
                               ER13-785-003....  FirstEnergy Generation,
                                                  LLC.
                               ER13-713-003....  FirstEnergy Nuclear
                                                  Generation, LLC.
                               ER10-1453-004...  FirstEnergy Generation
                                                  Mansfield Unit 1 Corp.
E-16.........................  ER16-835-000....  New York Independent
                                                  System Operator, Inc.
E-17.........................  EL16-117-001....  Vote Solar Initiative
                                                  and
                               Montana
                                Environmental
                                Information
                                Center v.
                                Montana Public
                                Service
                                Commission..
E-18.........................  ER16-1904-001...  ISO New England Inc.
E-19.........................  EL13-88-001.....  Northern Indiana Public
                                                  Service Company v.
                                                  Midcontinent
                                                  Independent System
                                                  Operator, Inc. and PJM
                                                  Interconnection,
                                                  L.L.C.
                               ER16-1967-000...  PJM Interconnection,
                                                  L.L.C.
                               ER16-1969-000...  Midcontinent
                                                  Independent System
                                                  Operator, Inc.
                               ER16-1969-001
                                (Not
                                Consolidated).
E-20.........................  EL16-120-000....  New England Power
                                                  Generators
                                                  Association, Inc. v.
                                                  ISO New England Inc.
E-21.........................  ER17-408-000....  California Independent
                                                  System Operator
                                                  Corporation.
E-22.........................  ER17-411-000....  California Independent
                                                  System Operator
                                                  Corporation.
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                                   GAS
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G-1..........................  RP17-303-000....  Natural Gas Pipeline
                                                  Company of America
                                                  LLC.
G-2..........................  RP17-302-000....  Wyoming Interstate
                                                  Company, L.L.C.
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                                  HYDRO
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H-1..........................  P-1971-079......  Idaho Power Company.
H-2..........................  P-1864-164......  Upper Peninsula Power
                                                  Company.
H-3..........................  P-2114-277......  Public Utility District
                                                  No. 2 of Grant County,
                                                  Washington.
H-4..........................  P-4254-011......  Brentwood Dam Ventures,
                                                  LLC.
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                              CERTIFICATES
------------------------------------------------------------------------
C-1..........................  OMITTED.........
C-2..........................  OMITTED.........
C-3..........................  CP15-514-000....  Columbia Gas
                               CP15-539-000....   Transmission, LLC.
                                                 Columbia Gulf
                                                  Transmission, LLC.
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    Issued: January 12, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.

    A free webcast of this event is available through http://ferc.capitolconnection.org/. Anyone with Internet access who desires to
view this event can do so by navigating to www.ferc.gov's Calendar of
Events and locating this event in the Calendar. The event will contain
a link to its webcast. The Capitol Connection provides technical
support for the free webcasts. It also offers access to this event via
television in the DC area and via phone bridge for a fee. If you have
any questions, visit http://ferc.capitolconnection.org/ or contact
Danelle Springer or David Reininger at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Immediately following the conclusion of the Commission Meeting, a
press briefing will be held in the Commission Meeting Room. Members of
the public may view this briefing in the designated overflow room. This
statement is intended to notify the public that the press briefings
that follow Commission meetings may now be viewed remotely at
Commission headquarters, but will not be telecast through the Capitol
Connection service.

[FR Doc. 2017-01138 Filed 1-13-17; 11:15 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 191 (Thursday, October 2, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 59463-59465]
[FR Doc No: 2014-23553]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0961; Directorate Identifier 2011-NE-22-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turboprop and
Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2012-14-
06, which applies to certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) 250-C20, -
C20B, and -C20R/2 turboshaft engines. AD 2012-14-06 currently requires
a one-time visual inspection and fluorescent-penetrant inspection (FPI)
on certain 3rd-stage and 4th-stage turbine wheels for cracks in the
turbine blades. Since we issued AD 2012-14-06, we determined that the
one-time inspection required by AD 2012-14-06 should be changed to
repetitive inspections and that we should add an inspection after any
engine hot start. We also identified additional engine models subject
to the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would replace the one-time
visual inspection and FPI with repetitive visual inspections and FPIs,
and would also require inspection and FPI after any engine hot start.
This proposed AD would also add certain engine models to the
applicability. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of 3rd-stage
and 4th-stage turbine wheel blades, which could cause engine failure
and damage to the aircraft.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 1,
2014.

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 proposed AD, contact
Rolls-Royce Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
46225-1103; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: www.rolls-royce.com. You
may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-
238-7125.

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-2011-
0961; 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: John Tallarovic, Aerospace Engineer,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Des
Plaines, IL 60018; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2011-0961;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NE-22-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

    On June 25, 2012, we issued AD 2012-14-06, Amendment 39-17120 (77
FR 40479, July 10, 2012), for certain RRC 250-C20, -C20B, and -C20R/2
turboshaft engines with 3rd-stage turbine wheel, part number (P/N)
23065818, and 4th-stage turbine wheel, P/N 23055944, installed. AD
2012-14-06 requires a one-time visual inspection and FPI on certain
3rd-stage and 4th-stage turbine wheels for cracks in the turbine
blades. AD 2012-14-06 resulted from seven cases of released turbine
blades and shrouds, which led to loss of power and engine in-flight
shutdowns. We issued AD 2012-14-06 to prevent failure of 3rd-stage and
4th-stage turbine wheel blades, which could cause engine failure and
damage to the aircraft.

Actions Since AD 2012-14-06 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2012-14-06, Amendment 39-17120 (77 FR 40479,
July 10, 2012), investigations of 3rd-stage and 4th-stage turbine wheel
blade failures found that the one-time inspection required by that AD
was not identifying all failures. We determined that repetitive
inspections, triggered by hours since last inspection (HSLI) or any hot
start event, are required to address the unsafe condition. We also
identified additional engine models that are subject to the unsafe
condition, and have added those engine models to the applicability of
this AD.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed RRC Alert Commercial Engine Bulletin (CEB) No. CEB-A-
1407, Revision 3, dated May 19, 2014, and CEB No. CEB-A-72-4098,
Revision 3, dated May 19, 2014 (combined into one document). The
service information describes procedures for inspecting the 3rd-stage
and 4th-stage turbine wheels.

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 retain the initial inspection requirements
of AD 2012-14-06, Amendment 39-17120 (77 FR 40479, July 10, 2012). This
proposed AD would require repetitive visual inspections and FPIs of the
3rd-stage and 4th-stage turbine wheels based on HSLI. This proposed AD
would also require visual inspection and FPI of the 3rd-stage and 4th-
stage turbine wheels whenever an engine hot start occurs. We have added
the requirement for opportunity inspections when the turbine is already
disassembled because of the repetitive nature of this inspection. This
proposed AD would also expand the applicability of this AD to include
additional engine models.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 3,769 engines installed
on aircraft of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about
1 hour per engine to comply with the recurring inspection requirement
of this AD. We estimate that about 19 engines will require an
inspection following a hot start, and that it would take about 27 hours
per engine to perform that inspection. The average labor rate is $85
per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $363,970.

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 have 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 that the 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 to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, 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]

0
2. Amend Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2012-14-
06, Amendment 39-17120 (77 FR 40479, July 10, 2012), and adding the
following new AD:

Rolls-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Allison
Engine Company and Allison Gas Turbine Division of General Motors):
Docket No. FAA-2011-0961; Directorate Identifier 2011-NE-22-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by December 1,
2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2012-14-06, Amendment 39-17120 (77 FR
40479, July 10, 2012).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) 250-B17, -B17B,
-B17C, -B17D, -B17E, -B17F, -B17F/1, -B17F/2 turboprop engines; and
RRC 250-C20, -C20B, -C20F, -C20J, -C20R, -C20R/1,-C20R/2, -C20R/4, -
C20S and -C20W turboshaft engines with 3rd-stage turbine wheel, part
number (P/N) 23065818, and 4th-stage turbine wheel, P/N 23055944,
installed.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by investigations that revealed that not
all 3rd-stage and 4th-stage turbine wheel blade failures were
identified by the one-time inspections required by AD 2012-14-06,
Amendment 39-17120 (77 FR 40479, July 10, 2012). We determined that
to address the unsafe condition, repetitive inspections are
required, triggered by hours since last inspection (HSLI) or any hot
start event. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of 3rd-stage
and 4th-stage turbine wheel blades, which could cause engine failure
and damage to the aircraft.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done. After the effective date of this AD:
    (1) Within 1,750 HSLI, remove the affected turbine wheels and
perform a visual inspection and a fluorescent-penetrant inspection
(FPI) on the removed turbine wheels for cracks at the trailing edge
of the turbine blades near the fillet at the rim.
    (2) Any time there is a hot start, immediately perform a visual
inspection and an FPI on the affected turbine wheels for cracks at
the trailing edge of the turbine blades, near the fillet at the rim.
    (3) Any time the power turbine is disassembled, perform a visual
inspection and an FPI on the affected turbine wheels for cracks at
the trailing edge of the turbine blades, near the fillet at the rim.
    (4) Thereafter, re-inspect every 1,750 HSLI.
    (5) Do not return to service any turbine wheels that have cracks
detected.

(f) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, an engine hot start is any time the
turbine temperature exceeds 1,490 [deg]F for 10 seconds or more, or
exceeds 1,700 [deg]F for any duration.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, may approve
AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make
your request.

(h) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact John Tallarovic,
Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 2300
E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: 847-
294-7834; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) RRC Alert Commercial Engine Bulletin (CEB) No. CEB-A-1407,
Revision 3, dated May 19, 2014, and CEB No. CEB-A-72-4098, Revision
3, dated May 19, 2014 (combined into one document), which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD, can be obtained from RRC,
using the contact information in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Rolls-Royce Corporation Customer Support, 450 South Meridian Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46225-1103; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: www.rolls-
royce.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 23, 2014.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66942-66945]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24342]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1402; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01094-R;
Amendment 39-22227; AD 2022-22-12]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc., Erickson 214
Holdings, LLC, Leonardo S.p.a., and Various Restricted Category
Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Bell Textron Inc., Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212,
412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters; certain Erickson 214 Holdings, LLC,
Model 214B and 214B-1 helicopters; certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB412
and AB412 EP helicopters; and certain various restricted category
helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of two in-service failures
of forward crosstubes due to fatigue damage and the issuance of newly
established life limits. This AD requires determining the total number
of landings on certain part-numbered forward crosstubes and
incorporating requirements (airworthiness limitations) into existing
maintenance records. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective November 22, 2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 22,
2022.
    The FAA must receive comments on this AD by December 22, 2022.

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 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.
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1402; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Dart Aerospace Ltd. 1270 Aberdeen Street Hawkesbury, ON, K6A
1K7 Canada; telephone 1<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected];
internet dartaerospace.com.
     You may view this service information at the FAA, Office
of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room
6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1402.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Dowling, Aerospace Engineer,
COS Program Management Section, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-1402; Project Identifier MCAI-
2022-01094-R'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this final rule because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act

(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this AD contain commercial or financial
information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually
treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this AD, it is
important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI.
Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ``PROPIN.''
The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the
FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this AD.
Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Elizabeth Dowling,
Aerospace Engineer, COS Program Management Section, Operational Safety
Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600 Stewart Ave.,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.

Background

    Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada,
issued Transport Canada AD CF-2022-46, dated August 12, 2022 (Transport
Canada AD CF-2022-46), to correct an unsafe condition for Bell Textron
Inc., Model 204B, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412, 412 CF, and 412
EP helicopters, which are modified in accordance with Transport Canada
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SH01-9 and installed with Dart
Aerospace Ltd. high gear forward crosstube part number (P/N) D212-664-
101 or P/N D212-664-101B. Transport Canada advises of reports of two
in-service failures of Dart Aerospace Ltd. forward crosstube P/N D212-
664-101 on Bell Textron Inc., Model 412 helicopters. Transport Canada
further advises the forward crosstube fractured during landing, and
both failures were due to fatigue damage and involved forward
crosstubes which had accumulated more than 20,000 landings.
    Additionally, Transport Canada advises if a forward crosstube fails
without timely mitigating action from the pilot during landing, the
helicopter could contact the ground causing damage to the fuselage and
injury to occupants. Transport Canada advises that Dart Aerospace Ltd.,
issued a revision to the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of its
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, which establishes a new lift
limit for forward crosstubes P/N D212-664-101 and P/N D212-664-101B.
    Accordingly, Transport Canada AD CF-2022-46 requires incorporating
the newly established airworthiness limitations for forward crosstubes
P/N D212-664-101 and P/N D212-664-101B by amending Chapter 4
Airworthiness Limitations of Dart Aerospace Ltd., ICA-D212-664 by
inserting Revision 12, dated September 30, 2021. Transport Canada AD
CF-2022-46 also requires removing forward crosstubes P/N D212-664-101
and P/N D212-664-101B with more than 20,000 landings from service and
allows the use of superseding or later revisions of the ALS that are
approved by Transport Canada.
    FAA STC No. SR01298NY approves the installation of forward
crosstubes P/N D212-664-101 and P/N D212-664-101B on Bell Textron Inc.,
Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP
helicopters; Erickson 214 Holdings, LLC, Model 214B and 214B-1;
Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters; and restricted
category Model HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L, UH-1A, UH-1B, UH-1E, UH-1F, UH-1H,
UH-1L, and UH-1P helicopters. Accordingly, this AD applies to those
model helicopters.
    You may examine Transport Canada AD CF-2022-46 in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1402.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Chapter 4--Airworthiness Limitations (04-00-00),
approved March 23, 2022, of Dart Aerospace Ltd., Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness, ICA-D212-664, Crosstube Installation, Revision
12, dated September 30, 2021 (Dart ICA-D212-664 Rev 12). This service
information specifies life limits for various part-numbered crosstubes.
This revision of the service information adds a newly established life
limit for forward crosstubes P/N D212-664-101 and P/N D212-664-101B.
    This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in ADDRESSES.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Canada and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with Canada, Transport Canada, its
technical representative, has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition
described in its AD. The FAA is issuing this AD after determining that
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop
on other helicopters the same type designs.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires determining the total number of landings on
forward crosstubes P/N D212-664-101 and P/N D212-664-101B, and if the
total number of landings cannot be determined, calculating the total
number of landings. For a forward crosstube that has accumulated 20,000
or more total landings or if the total number of landings cannot be
calculated, this AD requires removing the forward crosstube from
service. This AD also requires incorporating requirements
(airworthiness limitations) into existing maintenance records, which
are identified in Dart ICA-D212-664 Rev 12, as described previously.

ADs Mandating Airworthiness Limitations

    The FAA has previously mandated airworthiness limitations by
mandating each airworthiness limitation task (e.g., inspections and
replacements (life limits)) as an AD requirement or issuing ADs that
require revising the ALS of the existing maintenance manual or
instructions for continued airworthiness to incorporate new or revised
inspections and life limits. This AD, however, requires operators to
incorporate into maintenance records required by 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2) or
135.439(a)(2), as applicable for your rotorcraft, the requirements
(airworthiness limitations) identified in the ALS service information,
as described previously. The FAA does not intend this as a substantive
change. For these ADs, the ALS requirements for operators are the same
but are complied with differently. Requiring the incorporation of the
new ALS requirements into the existing maintenance records, rather than
requiring individual ALS tasks (e.g., repetitive inspections and
replacements), requires operators to record AD compliance once after
updating the maintenance records, rather than after every time the ALS
task is completed.

Differences Between This AD and the Transport Canada AD

    Transport Canada AD CF-2022-46 applies to Bell Textron Inc. Model
204B, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412, 412 CF, and 412 EP
helicopters which are modified in accordance with Transport Canada STC
SH01-9 and installed with Dart Aerospace Ltd. high gear forward
crosstube P/N D212-664-101 or P/N D212-664-101B; whereas, this AD
applies to Bell Textron Inc.,

Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP
helicopters; Erickson 214 Holdings, LLC, Model 214B and 214B-1
helicopters; Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters; and
all restricted category Model HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L, UH-1A, UH-1B, UH-1E,
UH-1F, UH-1H, UH-1L, and UH-1P helicopters, with Dart Aerospace Ltd.
high gear forward crosstube P/N D212-664-101 or P/N D212-664-101B
installed under (FAA) STC No. SR01298NY.
    This AD requires determining the total number of landings on an
affected forward crosstube, defines what is considered a ``landing''
for the purposes of this AD, requires a particular method to calculate
the total number of landings if it cannot be determined, and requires
removing an affected forward crosstube for which the total number of
landings cannot be determined from service, whereas, Transport Canada
AD CF-2022-46 does not contain that information or those actions.
Transport Canada AD CF-2022-46 allows the use of superseding or later
revisions of Dart ICA-D212-664 Rev 12 that are approved by Transport
Canada, whereas this AD does not because referring to documents that do
not exist at the time a final rule is published violates Office of the
Federal Register (OFR) regulations regarding approval of materials
``incorporated by reference'' in rules.

Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date

    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies foregoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because the forward crosstube is a component of a helicopter's landing
gear and is critical to the control of the helicopter during landing.
The FAA also has no information pertaining to the number of forward
crosstubes that have already met or exceeded the newly established life
limit, and fatigue beyond allowable limits of a forward crosstube could
lead to instantaneous failure at any time without any previous
indications. In light of this, the initial actions required by this AD
must be accomplished before further flight. This compliance time is
shorter than the time necessary for the public to comment and for
publication of the final rule. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are impracticable and contrary to the public
interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
    In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days,
for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forego notice and
comment.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects up to 594 helicopters of
U.S. registry. Labor rates are estimated at $85 per work-hour. Based on
these numbers, the FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this AD.
    Determining the total number of landings on an affected forward
crosstube takes about 0.5 work-hour for an estimated cost of $43 per
helicopter and up to $25,542 for the U.S. fleet. Removing an affected
forward crosstube from service and replacing it with an airworthy part
takes about 8 work-hours and parts cost about $6,487 for an estimated
cost of $7,167 per helicopter. Incorporating requirements
(airworthiness limitations) into existing maintenance records takes
about 2 work-hours for an estimated cost of $170 per helicopter and up
to $100,980 for the U.S. fleet.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

2022-22-12 Bell Textron Inc., Erickson 214 Holdings, LLC, Leonardo
S.p.a., and Various Restricted Category Helicopters: Amendment 39-
22227; Docket No. FAA-2022-1402; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01094-
R.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 22,
2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the helicopters identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (4) of this AD with a Dart Aerospace Ltd. high gear
forward crosstube part number (P/N) D212-

664-101 or P/N D212-664-101B installed under Supplemental Type
Certificate No. SR01298NY:
    (1) Bell Textron Inc., Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212,
412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters, certificated in any category;
    (2) Erickson 214 Holdings, LLC, Model 214B and 214B-1
helicopters, certificated in any category;
    (3) Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters,
certificated in any category; and
    (4) Various restricted category helicopters:
    (i) Model HH-1K helicopters; current type certificate holders
include, but are not limited to, Rotorcraft Development Corporation;
    (ii) Model TH-1F helicopters; current type certificate holders
include, but are not limited to, Robinson Air Crane Inc.; Rotorcraft
Development Corporation; and Tamarack Helicopters, Inc.;
    (iii) Model TH-1L helicopters; current type certificate holders
include, but are not limited to, Bell Textron Inc.; Overseas
Aircraft Support, Inc.; and Rotorcraft Development Corporation;
    (iv) Model UH-1A helicopters; current type certificate holders
include, but are not limited to, Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc.;
    (v) Model UH-1B helicopters; current type certificate holders
include, but are not limited to, International Helicopters, Inc.;
Overseas Aircraft Support, Inc.; Red Tail Flying Services, LLC;
Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc.; Rotorcraft Development Corporation;
Southwest Florida Aviation International, Inc.; and WSH, LLC (type
certificate previously held by San Joaquin Helicopters);

    Note 1 to paragraph (c)(4)(v): Helicopters with an SW204 or
SW204HP designation are Southwest Florida Aviation International,
Inc., Model UH-1B helicopters.

    (vi) Model UH-1E helicopters; current type certificate holders
include, but are not limited to, Bell Textron Inc.; Overseas
Aircraft Support, Inc.; Rotorcraft Development Corporation; Smith
Helicopters; and West Coast Fabrications;
    (vii) Model UH-1F helicopters; current type certificate holders
include, but are not limited to, AST, Inc.; California Department of
Forestry; Robinson Air Crane, Inc.; Rotorcraft Development
Corporation; and Tamarack Helicopters, Inc.;
    (viii) Model UH-1H helicopters; current type certificate holders
include, but are not limited to, Arrow Falcon Exporters, Inc.;
Global Helicopter Technology, Inc.; Hagglund Helicopters, LLC;
JJASPP Engineering Services LLC; Northwest Rotorcraft, LLC; Overseas
Aircraft Support, Inc.; Richards Heavylift Helo, Inc.; Rotorcraft
Development Corporation; Southwest Florida Aviation International,
Inc.; and Tamarack Helicopters, Inc.;

    Note 2 to paragraph (c)(4)(viii):  Helicopters with an SW205
designation are Southwest Florida Aviation International, Inc.,
Model UH-1H helicopters.

    (ix) Model UH-1L helicopters; current type certificate holders
include, but are not limited to, Bell Textron Inc.; Overseas
Aircraft Support, Inc.; and Rotorcraft Development Corporation; and
    (x) Model UH-1P helicopters; current type certificate holders
include, but are not limited to, Robinson Air Crane, Inc.; and
Rotorcraft Development Corporation.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code: 3222, Nose/Tail
Landing Gear Structure/Axle.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of two in-service failures of
forward crosstubes due to fatigue damage and the issuance of newly
established life limits. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
failure of a forward crosstube, which could result in collapse of
the landing gear and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
during landing.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    (1) Before further flight after the effective date of this AD,
accomplish the actions in paragraph (g)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
    (i) Determine the total number of landings on the forward
crosstube. For the purposes of this AD, a landing is counted anytime
a helicopter contacts the ground regardless of the duration of the
landing and regardless of whether the engine is shutdown. If the
total number of landings cannot be determined, calculate the total
number of landings by multiplying the total hours time-in-service on
the forward crosstube by 10.
    (ii) For a forward crosstube that has accumulated 20,000 or more
total landings or if the total number of landings of a forward
crosstube cannot be calculated as required in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of
this AD, before further flight, remove the forward crosstube from
service.
    (2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
incorporate into maintenance records required by 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)
or 135.439(a)(2), as applicable for your helicopter, the
requirements (airworthiness limitations) specified in Chapter 4--
Airworthiness Limitations (04-00-00), approved March 23, 2022, of
Dart Aerospace Ltd., Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, ICA-
D212-664, Crosstube Installation, Revision 12, dated September 30,
2021.

(h) Provisions for Alternative Requirements (Airworthiness Limitations)

    After the actions required by this paragraph (g)(2) of this AD
have been done, no alternative actions and associated thresholds and
intervals, including life limits, may be used unless the actions or
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of
this AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Elizabeth Dowling,
Aerospace Engineer, COS Program Management Section, Operational
Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600
Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-
7300; email [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Chapter 4--Airworthiness Limitations (04-00-00), approved
March 23, 2022, of Dart Aerospace Ltd., Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness, ICA-D212-664, Crosstube Installation, Revision 12,
dated September 30, 2021.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dart
Aerospace Ltd. 1270 Aberdeen Street Hawkesbury, ON, K6A 1K7 Canada;
telephone 1<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]; internet
dartaerospace.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Office of
the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room
6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email: [email protected]), or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on October 21, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-24342 Filed 11-3-22; 4:15 pm]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 95

[Docket No.30913; Amdt. No. 508]

IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required
IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for
certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a
minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This
regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the
National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the
safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument
conditions in the affected areas.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 22, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Dunham, Flight Procedure
Standards Branch (AMCAFS-420), Flight Technologies and Programs
Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration,
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma
City, OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125)
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment to part 95 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) amends, suspends, or revokes IFR
altitudes governing the operation of all aircraft in flight over a
specified route or any portion of that route, as well as the changeover
points (COPs) for Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes as
prescribed in part 95.

The Rule

    The specified IFR altitudes, when used in conjunction with the
prescribed changeover points for those routes, ensure navigation aid
coverage that is adequate for safe flight operations and free of
frequency interference. The reasons and circumstances that create the
need for this amendment involve matters of flight safety and
operational efficiency in the National Airspace System, are related to
published aeronautical charts that are essential to the user, and
provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. In
addition, those various reasons or circumstances require making this
amendment effective before the next scheduled charting and publication
date of the flight information to assure its timely availability to the
user. The effective date of this amendment reflects those
considerations. In view of the close and immediate relationship between
these regulatory changes and safety in air commerce, I find that notice
and public procedure before adopting this amendment are impracticable
and contrary to the public interest and that good cause exists for
making the amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Conclusion

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore--(1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. For the same reason, the FAA
certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 95

    Airspace, Navigation (air).

    Issued in Washington, DC on July 19, 2013.
John M. Allen,
Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, part 95 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part
95) is amended as follows effective at 0901 UTC, August 22, 2013.

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1. The authority citation for part 95 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120,
44502, 44514, 44719, 44721.

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2. Part 95 is amended to read as follows:

                                  Revisions to IFR Altitudes & Changeover Point
                                 [Amendment 508 Effective Date August 22, 2013]
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                     From                                         To                        MEA          MAA
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                                     Sec.   95.3000 Low Altitude RNAV Routes
                                 Sec.   95.3291 RNAV Route T291 Is Added To Read
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LOUIE, MD FIX.................................  BAABS, MD WP..........................        *5000        11000
    *1800--MOCA
BAABS, MD WP..................................  HARRISBURG, PA VORTAC.................        *5000        11000
    *3000--MOCA
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                                 Sec.   95.3295 RNAV Route T295 Is Added To Read
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LOUIE, MD FIX.................................  BAABS, MD WP..........................        *5000        11000
    *1800--MOCA
BAABS, MD WP..................................  LANCASTER, PA VORTAC..................        *5000        11000
    *2400--MOCA
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                                    Sec.   95.4000 High Altitude RNAV Routes
                            Sec.   95.4035 RNAV Route Q35 Is Amended To Read in Part
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NEERO, NV WP..................................  KOATA, OR WP..........................       *29000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
KOATA, OR WP..................................  KIMBERLY, OR VORTAC...................       *29000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
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                                 Sec.   95.4068 RNAV Route Q68 Is Added To Read
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CHARLESTON, WV VORTAC.........................  TOMCA, WV WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
TOMCA, WV WP..................................  RONZZ, WV WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
RONZZ, WV WP..................................  HHOLZ, WV WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
HHOLZ, WV WP..................................  HAMME, WV WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
HAMME, WV WP..................................  CAPOE, VA WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
CAPOE, VA WP..................................  OTTTO, VA WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
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                                 Sec.   95.4072 RNAV Route Q72 Is Added To Read
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HACKS, WV FIX.................................  GEQUE, WV WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
GEQUE, WV WP..................................  BENSH, WV WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
BENSH, WV WP..................................  RAMAY, VA WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
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                                 Sec.   95.4080 RNAV Route Q80 Is Added To Read
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FAREV, KY WP..................................  JEDER, KY WP..........................       *18000        18000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
JEDER, KY WP..................................  ENGRA, KY WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
ENGRA, KY WP..................................  DEWAK, KY WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
DEWAK, KY WP..................................  CEGMA, KY WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA

    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
CEGMA, KY WP..................................  JONEN, KY WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
JONEN, KY WP..................................  BULVE, WV WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
BULVE, WV WP..................................  WISTA, WV WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
WISTA, WV WP..................................  LEVII, WV WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
LEVII, WV WP..................................  RONZZ, WV WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
RONZZ, WV WP..................................  HHOLZ, WV WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
HHOLZ, WV WP..................................  HAMME, WV WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
HAMME, WV WP..................................  CAPOE, VA WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
CAPOE, VA WP..................................  OTTTO, VA WP..........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
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               From                           To                 MEA
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                    Sec.   95.6001 Victor Routes--U.S
     Sec.   95.6009 VOR Federal Airway V9 Is Amended To Read in Part
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MC COMB, MS VORTAC...............  *ROMAR, MS FIX..........         2300
    *4000--MRA
*ROMAR, MS FIX...................  MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC.....         2300
    *4000--MRA
MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC..............  SIDON, MS VORTAC........         2000
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    Sec.   95.6011 VOR Federal Airway V11 Is Amended To Read in Part
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GREENE COUNTY, MS VORTAC.........  MIZZE, MS FIX...........        *4000
    *1900--MOCA
    *3000--GNSS MEA
MIZZE, MS FIX....................  MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC.....        *3000
    *2400--MOCA
MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC..............  SIDON, MS VORTAC........         2000
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    Sec.   95.6012 VOR Federal Airway V12 Is Amended To Read in Part
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HARRISBURG, PA VORTAC............  KUPPS, PA FIX...........         3100
KUPPS, PA FIX....................  BOYER, PA FIX...........  00
                                                                       0
    UNUSABLE
BOYER, PA FIX....................  POTTSTOWN, PA VORTAC....        *3000
    *2400--MOCA
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    Sec.   95.6014 VOR Federal Airway V14 Is Amended To Read in Part
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*FLATT, TX FIX...................  SHALO, TX FIX...........         5200
    *8000--MRA
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    Sec.   95.6018 VOR Federal Airway V18 Is Amended To Read In Part
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MONROE, LA VORTAC................  MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC.....         2000
MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC..............  MERIDIAN, MS VORTAC.....         2500
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    Sec.   95.6062 VOR Federal Airway V62 Is Amended To Read in Part
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FLECK, TX FIX....................  GEENI, TX FIX...........        *4000
    *3500--MOCA
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    Sec.   95.6071 VOR Federal Airway V71 Is Amended To Read in Part
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*WRACK, LA FIX...................  NATCHEZ, MS VOR/DME.....       **3500
    *4000--MRA
    **2200--MOCA
    **2200--GNSS MEA
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    Sec.   95.6074 VOR Federal Airway V74 Is Amended To Read in Part
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GREENVILLE, MS VOR/DME...........  MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC.....         2000
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    Sec.   95.6083 VOR Federal Airway V83 Is Amended To Read in Part
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GOSIP, CO FIX....................  PUEBLO, CO VORTAC.......         8700
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    Sec.   95.6121 VOR Federal Airway V121 Is Amended To Read in Part
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DOSEE, OR FIX....................  *VIDAS, OR FIX..........  ...........
                                   NE BND..................         8000
                                   SW BND..................         6000
    *9300--MCA VIDAS, OR FIX, NE
     BND
VIDAS, OR FIX....................  *WHIFF, OR FIX..........  ...........
                                   NE BND..................      **13000
                                   SW BND..................       **9000
    *12000--MCA WHIFF, OR FIX, NE
     BND
    **7500--MOCA
    **8000--GNSS MEA
WHIFF, OR FIX....................  SNOKY, OR FIX...........       *13000
    *12300--MOCA
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    Sec.   95.6198 VOR Federal Airway V198 Is Amended To Read in Part
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JUNCTION, TX VORTAC..............  SAN ANTONIO, TX VORTAC..         4100
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    Sec.   95.6245 VOR Federal Airway V245 Is Amended To Read in Part
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NATCHEZ, MS VOR/DME..............  MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC.....         3500
MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC..............  BIGBEE, MS VORTAC.......        *5000
    *2000--MOCA MAA--17500
    *3000--GNSS MEA
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       Sec.   95.6417 VOR Federal Airway V417 Is Amended To Delete
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MONROE, LA VORTAC................  *BOLTS, MS FIX..........       **5000
    *3400--MRA
    **1900--MOCA
BOLTS, MS FIX....................  JACKSON, MS VORTAC......         2000
JACKSON, MS VORTAC...............  *FANEN, MS FIX..........       **3000
    *3300--MRA
    **2000--MOCA
FANEN, MS FIX....................  MERIDIAN, MS VORTAC.....         3000
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       Sec.   95.6427 VOR Federal Airway V427 Is Amended To Delete
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MONROE, LA VORTAC................  *PECKS, MS FIX..........       **5000
    *2800--MRA
    **1900--MOCA
    **2000--GNSS MEA
PECKS, MS FIX....................  JACKSON, MS VORTAC......  20
                                                                      00
    JACKSON R-281
     UNUSABLE BEYOND 40 NM
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    Sec.   95.6500 VOR Federal Airway V500 Is Amended To Read in Part
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GLARA, OR FIX....................  HARZL, OR FIX...........  ...........
                                   W BND...................        *7200
                                   E BND...................       *10000
    *6700--MOCA
    *7000--GNSS MEA
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       Sec.   95.6537 VOR Federal Airway V537 Is Amended To Delete
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GREENVILLE, FL VORTAC............  MOULTRIE, GA VOR/DME....        *5000
    *1600--MOCA
    *2000--GNSS MEA
MOULTRIE, GA VOR/DME.............  MACON, GA VORTAC........        *3000

    *2400--MOCA
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       Sec.   95.6555 VOR Federal Airway V555 Is Amended To Delete
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MC COMB, MS VORTAC...............  *BANDO, MS FIX..........         2100
    *3400--MRA
BANDO, MS FIX....................  JACKSON, MS VORTAC......         2000
JACKSON, MS VORTAC...............  *VAHNS, MS FIX..........         2000
    *3500--MRA
VAHNS, MS FIX....................  SIDON, MS VORTAC........         2000
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       Sec.   95.6557 VOR Federal Airway V557 Is Amended To Delete
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MC COMB, MS VORTAC...............  *BYRAM, MS FIX..........         2900
    *4200--MRA
*BYRAM, MS FIX...................  JACKSON, MS VORTAC......         2900
    *4200--MRA
JACKSON, MS VORTAC...............  SIDON, MS VORTAC........         2000
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    Sec.   95.6611 VOR Federal Airway V611 Is Amended To Read in Part
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GOSIP, CO FIX....................  PUEBLO, CO VORTAC.......         8700
*LIMEX, CO FIX...................  GILL, CO VOR/DME........         7900
    *10000--MRA
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Sec.   95.6440 Alaska VOR Federal Airway V440 Is Amended To Read in Part
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CENTA, AK FIX....................  SALIS, AK FIX...........  *9
                                                                     000
    *2000--MOCA
    MEA IS ESTABLISHED
     WITH A GAP IN NAVIGATION
     SIGNAL COVERAGE.
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                     From                                         To                        MEA          MAA
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                                            Sec.   95.7001 Jet Routes
                             Sec.   95.7004 Jet Route J4 Is Amended To Read in Part
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BELCHER, LA VORTAC............................  MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC...................        18000        45000
MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC...........................  MERIDIAN, MS VORTAC...................        18000        45000
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                             Sec.   95.7020 Jet Route J20 Is Amended To Read in Part
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BELCHER, LA VORTAC............................  MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC...................        18000        45000
MAGNOLIA, MS VORTAC...........................  MERIDIAN, MS VORTAC...................        18000        45000
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                            Airway Segment                                          Changeover Points
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                 From                                 To                  Distance               From
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          Sec.   95.8003 VOR Federal Airway Changeover Point V198 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point
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JUNCTION, TX VORTAC...................  SAN ANTONIO, TX VORTAC........           51  JUNCTION
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                                 Alaska V440 Is Amended To Add Changeover Point
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YAKUTAT, AK VOR/DME...................  BIORKA ISLAND, AK VORTAC......          108  YAKUTAT
BIORKA ISLAND, AK VORTAC..............  SANDSPIT, CA VOR/DME..........          134  BIORKA ISLAND
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 24, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53733-53734]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23235]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0443]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and
Seizure Disorders

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of final disposition.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for five
individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers have ``no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of
epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of
consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.'' The exemptions
enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are
taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in
interstate commerce.

DATES: The exemptions were applicable on May 19, 2018. The exemptions
expire on May 19, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected], FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have
questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket,
contact Docket Services, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation

A. Viewing Documents and Comments

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this notice
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov.
Insert the docket number, FMCSA-2013-0443, in the keyword box, and
click ``Search.'' Next, click the ``Open Docket Folder'' button and
choose the document to review. If you do not have access to the
internet, you may view the docket online by visiting the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the Ground Floor of the DOT West
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

B. Privacy Act

    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these
comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.

II. Background

    On July 20, 2018, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision
to renew exemptions for five individuals from the epilepsy and seizure
disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) to operate a CMV in
interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (83 FR
34670). The public comment period ended on August 20, 2018, and no
comments were received.
    As stated in the previous notice, FMCSA has evaluated the
eligibility of these applicants and determined that renewing these
exemptions would achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater
than the level that would be achieved by complying with the current
regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8).
    The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding epilepsy
found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) states that a person is physically
qualified to drive a CMV if that person has no established medical
history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which
is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to
control a CMV.
    In addition to the regulations, FMCSA has published advisory
criteria to assist Medical Examiners in determining whether drivers
with certain medical conditions are qualified to operate a CMV in
interstate commerce. [49 CFR part 391, APPENDIX A TO PART 391--MEDICAL
ADVISORY CRITERIA, section H. Epilepsy: Sec.  391.41(b)(8), paragraphs
3, 4, and 5.]

III. Discussion of Comments

    FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding.

IV. Conclusion

    Based on its evaluation of the five renewal exemption applications,
FMCSA announces its' decision to exempt the following drivers from the
epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8):

Thomas Bynum (NC)
Ronald A. Hartl (WI)
Craig Hoisington (NH)
Michael W. Miller (WI)
Peter M. Thompson (FL)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0443. Their
exemptions are applicable as of May 19, 2018, and will expire on May
19, 2020.
    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid
for two years from the effective date unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person
fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the
exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained
prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not
be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and
31315.

    Issued on: October 15, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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