[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 109 (Thursday, June 6, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26480-26481]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-86015; File No. 013-00105]

Initial Form ATS-N Filing; Notice of Extension of Commission
Review Period

June 3, 2019.
    On February 8, 2019, Instinet CBX filed an initial Form ATS-N
(``Form ATS-N'') with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission''). Pursuant to Rule 304 under the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''), the Commission may, after notice and an
opportunity for hearing, declare an initial Form ATS-N ineffective no
later than 120 days from the date of filing with the Commission, or, if
applicable, the extended review period. June 8, 2019 is 120 calendar
days from the date of filing. Pursuant to Rule 304(a)(1)(iv)(B), the
Commission may extend the initial Form ATS-N review period for up to an
additional 120 calendar days if the initial Form ATS-N is unusually
lengthy or raises novel or complex issues that require additional time
for review.
    Instinet CBX was operating pursuant to an initial operation report
on Form ATS on file with the Commission as of

January 7, 2019.\1\ Instinet CBX filed an initial Form ATS-N on
February 8, 2019. During the initial 120 calendar day review period,
the Commission staff has been reviewing the disclosures on Instinet
CBX's initial Form ATS-N. In addition, the staff has been engaged in
ongoing discussions with Instinet CBX about its disclosures and manner
of operations, as well as the requirements of Form ATS-N, to facilitate
complete and comprehensible disclosures that reflect the complexities
of those operations.
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    \1\ An NMS Stock ATS (as defined in Rule 300(k) of Regulation
ATS) that was operating pursuant to an initial operation report on
Form ATS on file with the Commission as of January 7, 2019 is a
``Legacy NMS Stock ATS.'' 17 CFR 242.301(b)(2)(viii).
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    Form ATS-N requires NMS Stock ATSs to file with the Commission, and
disclose to the public for the first time, certain information,
including descriptions by the NMS Stock ATSs of their fees, the trading
activities by their broker-dealer operators and their affiliates in the
NMS Stock ATSs, their use of market data, their written standards for
granting access to trading on the NMS Stock ATSs, and their written
safeguards and procedures for protecting their subscribers'
confidential trading information required by revised Rule 301(b)(10) of
Regulation ATS. The initial Form ATS-N disclosures and discussions with
Commission staff have revealed complexities about the operations of
Legacy NMS Stock ATSs including, among other things, matching
functionalities, means of order entry, order interaction and execution
procedures, conditional order processes, segmentation of orders, and
counterparty selection protocols. The Commission staff needs additional
time to review novel and complex issues such as these, which Commission
staff has discussed with Instinet CBX. Extending the initial Form ATS-N
Commission review period for an additional 120 calendar days will
provide Commission staff an opportunity to continue its review of the
initial Form ATS-N disclosures and discussions with Instinet CBX.
    In the conversations between Instinet CBX and Commission staff
about the initial Form ATS-N disclosures and the ATS operations,
Commission staff and Instinet CBX have discussed a potential amendment
to update Instinet CBX's disclosures regarding the complexities of its
operations. Extending the review period will enable the NMS Stock ATS
to amend its disclosures, if appropriate, and allow Commission staff to
conduct a thorough review of amendments to the initial disclosures
provided on the initial Form ATS-N.
    For the reasons given above, the Commission is extending the review
period of the initial Form ATS-N submitted by Instinet CBX.
Accordingly, pursuant to Rule 304(a)(1)(iv)(B), October 6, 2019 is the
date by which the Commission may declare the initial Form ATS-N
submitted by Instinet CBX ineffective.

    By the Commission.
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-11893 Filed 6-5-19; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register: January 14, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 9)]
[Notices]
[Page 2232-2233]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC08-73-000; FERC Form 73]

Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed
Collection; Comment Request; Extension

January 4, 2008.
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(a)
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. No. 104-13), the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public
comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described
below.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by March 10,
2008.

ADDRESSES: Copies of sample filings can be obtained from the
Commission's Web site: (http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgensearch.asp
) by entering, in the Docket Number block, the prefix

``DO'' together with the fiscal year of the filing, followed by an
asterisk (for example: DO07*), or from the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Attn: Michael Miller, Office of the Executive Director, ED-
34, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed
either in paper format or electronically. Those parties filing
electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filings,
the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted to the
Office of the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to Docket No. IC08-
73-000.
    Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in
WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format or ASCII format. To file
the document, access the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov

and choose the Documents and Filings tab, click on E-filing, then
follow the instructions given. First time users will need to establish
a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic
acknowledgement to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of
comments.
    All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the
Internet through FERC's homepage using the eLibrary link. For user
assistance, contact<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll
free at 1-866-208-3676). E-mail the Public Reference Room at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by
telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, by fax at<PHONE_NUMBER>, and by e-mail at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the
requirements of FERC Form 73 ``Oil Pipelines Service Life Data'' (OMB
No. 1902-0019) is used by the Commission to establish oil pipeline
property depreciation rates based on the physical properties of a
pipeline's equipment. Congress gave the Commission jurisdiction over
oil pipeline rates, charges and valuations in Pub. L. 103-272, sec.
60502 (1994).\1\ The Commission's regulations governing FERC Form No.
73 can be found in 18 CFR Sec.  357.3. The filing instructions are
available online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/hard-fil.asp, under

the Oil tab.
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    \1\ To Revise, Codify and Enact Without Substantive Change
Certain General and Permanent Laws, Related to Transportation, as
Subtitles II, III, and V-X of Title 49, U.S.C., ``Transportation'',
and to Make Other Technical Improvements in the Code, 49 U.S.C.
60502 (July 5, 1994). This Act repealed the Department of Energy Act
sections 306 and 402 under which the Interstate Commerce Commission
transferred to, and vested, in the Commission all functions and
authority over rates or charges for the transportation of oil by
pipeline including the establishment of valuations of any such
pipeline, Pub. L. 95-91 (August 4, 1977).
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    Depreciation rates are a factor in a pipeline's transportation cost
of service. As such, companies are required to submit Form No. 73 when
requesting Commission approval of: (1) The establishment of
depreciation rates for new pipeline equipment or (2) revision of
previously approved depreciation rates, when the depreciation is based
on the physical properties of the pipeline company's equipment. The
Commission may also request an oil pipeline to submit a Form No. 73
during a rate investigation.
    On May 27, 2005, in Order No. 656, the Commission amended the Form
No. 73 instructions to allow for filing on a diskette in a spreadsheet
file format, eliminated the filing requirement for utility codes, which
were no longer used by the Commission, and updated the filing
instructions to delete references to outdated filing formats.\2\
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    \2\ Revision of FERC Form No. 73, Oil Pipeline Data Filing
Instructions, Order No. 656, 70 FR 34343 (June 14, 2005), FERC
Statutes and Regulations, Regulations Preambles 2001-2005 ]
31,183(2005).
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    Action: The Commission is requesting approval and three-year
extension of the current expiration date. There are no changes to the
information that is collected on Form 73. This is a mandatory
information collection requirement.

    Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this collection is
estimated as follows:

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    Number of          Number of       Average burden
   respondents       responses per        hours per       Total annual
     annually          respondent         response        burden hours
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(1)                            (2)                (3)   (1) x (2) x (3)
              2                  1                 40                80
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    The estimated total cost to respondents is $4,861 (80 hours divided
by 2,080 hours per employee \3\ per year times $126,384 \4\ per year
average salary per employee equals $4,861 (rounded)). The estimated
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    The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide
the information including: (1) Reviewing instructions; (2) developing,
acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining,
disclosing and providing information; (3) adjusting the existing ways
to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;
(4) training personnel to respond to a collection of information; (5)
searching data sources; (6) completing and reviewing the collection of
information; and (7) transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the
information.
    The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for
professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect
overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to
providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost
for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs
incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs
apply to activities which benefit the whole organization rather than
any one particular function or activity.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways 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.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 18, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 14240]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06259]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Request To Release Airport Property

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Intent to Rule on Request to Release Airport Property
at the Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM), Ottumwa, Iowa.

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the
release of land, Lot #7, 14550 Terminal Ave., at the Ottumwa Regional
Airport, Ottumwa, Iowa, under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 17, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Comments on this application may be mailed or delivered to
the FAA at the following address: Lynn D. Martin, Airports Compliance
Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Division, ACE-
610C, 901 Locust Room 364, Kansas City, MO 64106.
    In addition, one copy of any comments submitted to the FAA must be
mailed or delivered to: Tom Francis, Airport Manager, C/O Ottumwa
Regional Airport 14802 Terminal St. Ottumwa, IA 50501,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn D. Martin, Airports Compliance
Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Division, ACE-
610C, 901 Locust Room 364, Kansas City, MO 64106,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    The request to release property may be reviewed, by appointment, in
person at this same location.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA invites public comment on the
request to release approximately 2.80 acres of airport property,14550
Terminal Ave., Lot #7, at the Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) under the
provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2). On March 4, 2015, the Airport
Manager at the Ottumwa Regional Airport requested from the FAA that
approximately 2.80 acres of property, Lot #7, be released for sale to
Friends of NAS Ottumwa for use as a museum for the Ottumwa Naval Air
Station history. On March 12, 2015, the FAA determined that the request
to release property at the Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) submitted by
the Sponsor meets the procedural requirements of the Federal Aviation
Administration and the release of the property does not and will not
impact future aviation needs at the airport. The FAA may approve the
request, in whole or in part, no sooner than thirty days after the
publication of this Notice.
    The following is a brief overview of the request:
    Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) is proposing the release of one
parcel, Lot #7, containing 2.80 acres, more or less. The release of
land is necessary to comply with Federal Aviation Administration Grant
Assurances that do not allow federally acquired airport property to be
used for non-aviation purposes. The sale of the subject property will
result in the land at the Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) being changed
from aeronautical to non-aeronautical use and release the lands from
the conditions of the Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement Grant
Assurances. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 47107(c)(2)(B)(i) and (iii),
the airport will receive fair market value for the property, which will
be subsequently reinvested in another eligible airport improvement
project for general aviation facilities at the Ottumwa Regional
Airport.
    Any person may inspect, by appointment, the request in person at
the FAA office listed above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. In
addition, any person may, upon appointment and request, inspect the
application, notice and other documents determined by the FAA to be
related to the application in person at the Ottumwa Regional Airport.

    Issued in Kansas City, MO on March 12, 2015.
Jim Johnson,
Division Manager, Airports Division.
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			  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

		        DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

			  OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

			          WASHINGTON, D.C.

Issued by the Department of Transportation on November 21, 2003

NOTICE OF ACTION TAKEN -- DOCKET OST 1995-774

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

This serves as notice to the public of the action described below, taken
by the Department official indicated (no additional confirming order
will be issued in this matter).

Applicant:  ROYAL TONGAN AIRLINES
                               Date Filed:  August 7, 2003

Relief requested:  Exemption from 49 USC section 41301 to permit the
applicant to conduct, using its own aircraft and crews, scheduled,
combination services between the terminal point Tongatapu, Tonga, and
the two U.S. coterminal points Honolulu and Los Angeles.  (By letter to
the Department dated November 13, 2003, the applicant states that it
plans to conduct this U.S. operation only via Apia, Samoa, until a
successful security assessment is made by TSA at the airport in Tonga.)

Applicant representative:  Charles F. Donley II,<PHONE_NUMBER>       DOT
analyst:  Allen F. Brown,<PHONE_NUMBER>

Responsive pleadings:  None.

	DISPOSITION

Action:  Approved.			       			                            Action date:
November 21, 2003

Effective dates of authority granted:  November 21, 2003, through
November 21, 2004.

Basis for approval:  Reciprocity with Tonga.

Except to the extent exempted/waived, this authority is subject to the
terms, conditions, and limitations indicated: Standard exemption
conditions.

Special conditions/Remarks:  The FAA has advised us that it knows of no
reason to withhold this authority.

Action taken by:   Paul L. Gretch, Director

		      Office of International Aviation

________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

Under authority assigned by the Department in its regulations, 14 CFR
Part 385, we found that (1) our action was consistent with Department
policy; (2) the applicant was qualified to perform its proposed
operations; (3) grant of the authority was consistent with the public
interest; and (4) grant of the authority would not constitute a major
regulatory action under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.
To the extent not granted/deferred/dismissed, we denied all requests in
the referenced Docket.  We may amend, modify, or revoke the authority
granted in this Notice at any time without hearing at our discretion.

Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of the action set
forth in this Notice under the Department’s regulations, 14 CFR
§385.30, may file their petitions within seven (7) days after the date
of issuance of this Notice.  This action was effective when taken, and
the filing of a petition for review will not alter such effectiveness.

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 24, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23803-23804]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP17-442-000]

Equitrans, LP; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization

    Take notice that on May 15, 2017, Equitrans, LP (Equitrans), 625
Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3111, filed
in Docket No. CP17-442-000 a prior notice request pursuant to sections
157.205, 157.213 and 157.216 of the Commission's regulations under the
Natural Gas Act (NGA), and Equitrans' blanket certificate issued in
Docket No. CP96-532-000, to (i) modify and abandon in part an injection
and withdrawal well in Equitrans' Rhodes Storage Field Complex (Rhodes
Complex) and Skin Creek Storage Field located in Lewis County, West
Virginia, and (ii) abandon in-place approximately 2,553 feet of
associated natural gas storage pipeline.
    Equitrans states that the 2\7/8\-inch tubing currently in place in
the Rhodes Complex/Skin Creek Storage Field Well 8217 prevents the use
of casing evaluation tools necessary to perform corrosion monitoring
required to comply with new regulations adopted by the Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). In order to
facilitate compliance with PHMSA's new regulations, Equitrans is
proposing to perform certain modifications to Storage Well 8217 and as
a result, access to the Rhodes Complex via this well will be abandoned,
but access to the Skin Creek Storage Field will not be affected. The
proposed modification will result in Storage Well 8217 serving as a
single completion well, which will allow the use of-high resolution
casing logging tools and will have no impact on the well's overall
deliverability. Equitrans affirms that there will be no impact on the
certificated parameters of either the Rhodes Complex or the Skin Creek
Storage Field, and that there will be no elimination or decrease in
service to customers as a result of the proposed abandonment of
facilities. Equitrans estimates the cost of the project to be $166,000,
all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with
the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be
viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link.
Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket
number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact
FERC Online Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at (866)
208-3676, or TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Paul
W. Diehl, Counsel, Midstream, Equitrans, LP, 625 Liberty Avenue, Suite
1700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, by
facsimile at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

    Any person or the Commission's staff may, within 60 days after
issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule
214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to
intervene or notice of intervention and pursuant to section 157.205 of
the regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205), a protest to the
request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the
proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day
after the time allowed for filing a protest. If a protest is filed and
not withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time for filing a
protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for
authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding, or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters, will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link
at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should
submit an original and seven copies of the protest or intervention to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426.

    Dated: May 18, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-10600 Filed 5-23-17; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 107 (Monday, June 7, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30327-30328]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2021-0005; OMB No. 1660-0130]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for the Collection of
Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security.

ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the
information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and
Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission will describe the
nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents,
the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort and resources used by
respondents to respond) and cost, and the actual data collection
instruments FEMA will use.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 7, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection should be made to Director,
Information Management Division, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472,
email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
Millicent Brown, Sr. Manager, FEMA Office of the Chief Administrative
Officer, Information Management Division, at<PHONE_NUMBER> for further
information.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed information collection
previously published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2021 at 86 FR
14938 with a 60 day public comment period. No comments were received.
The purpose of this notice is to notify the public that FEMA will
submit the information collection abstracted below to the Office of
Management and Budget for review and clearance.

Collection of Information

    Title: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback
on Agency Service Delivery.
    Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change, of a
currently approved information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0130.
    Form Titles and Numbers: None.
    Abstract: The information collection activity will garner
qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely
manner, in accordance with the Administration's commitment to improving
service delivery. This feedback will provide insights into customer or
stakeholder perceptions, experiences, and expectations; provide an
early warning of issues with service; or focus attention on areas where
communication, training, or changes in operations might improve
delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for
ongoing, collaborative, and actionable communications between the
Agency and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback
to contribute directly to the improvement of program management.
    Feedback collected under this generic clearance will provide useful
information, but it will not yield data that can be generalized to the
overall population. This type of generic clearance for qualitative
information will not be used for quantitative information collections
that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as
monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such
data uses require more rigorous designs that address: The target
population to which generalizations will be made, the sampling frame,
the sample design (including stratification and clustering), the
precision requirements or power calculations that justify the proposed
sample size, the expected response rate, methods for assessing
potential non-response bias, the protocols for data collection, and any
testing procedures that were or will be undertaken prior to fielding
the study. Depending on the degree of influence the results are likely
to have, such collections may still be eligible for submission for
other generic mechanisms that are designed to yield quantitative
results.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,075,000.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 1,075,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 268,783.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $10,622,304.
    Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs: None.
    Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: None.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $2,180,168.

Comments

    Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption
above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency,
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b)
evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Millicent L. Brown,
Senior Manager, Records Management Branch Office of the Chief
Administrative Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2021-11839 Filed 6-4-21; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 140 (Tuesday, July 22, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42510-42511]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2964-015]

City of Sturgis; Notice of Application for Amendment of License
and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Amendment to modify the recreation plan.
    b. Project No: 2964-015.
    c. Date Filed: July 3, 2014.
    d. Applicant: City of Sturgis
    e. Name of Project: Sturgis Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The Sturgis Project is located on the St. Joseph River
in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The project does not occupy any federal
lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Piper C. Tittle, PE, Vice President/
Senior Civil Engineer, Lawson-Fisher, P.C., 525 West Washington Avenue,
South Bend, Indiana 4660,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Mary Karwoski at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: August 15, 2014.
    All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can
submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior
registration, using the

eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You
must include your name and contact information at the end of your
comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,
(202) 502-8659. Although the Commission strongly encourages electronic
filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an
original and seven copies to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include
the project number (p-2964-015) on any comments, motions, or
recommendations filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee proposes to amend its
recreation plan to modify all of the wetland hiking trails to consist
of a minimum 36'' width slip resistant compacted aggregate surface with
resting/passing intervals approximately every 200 feet. Access pathways
to recreation amenities would be widened to 60'' minimum with slip
resistant surface. The proposed hiking trail at Covered Bridge Park
would be reduced in length from 2,605 linear feet to 1,675 linear feet.
The proposed hiking trail at Pahl Point Park would be reduced in length
from 700 linear feet to 465 linear feet.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to
be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item
(h) above. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from
the applicant.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the
Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only
those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments,
protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the
specified comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO
INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the
person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply
with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied
by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared
by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
385.2010.

    Dated: July 16, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0603; Product Identifier 2019-NM-087-AD; Amendment
39-21013; AD 2019-25-14]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain The Boeing Company Model 777-300ER and 777F series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder
(DAH) indicating that the fuselage stringers, stringer splices, and
skin splice straps are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This
AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of certain stringer splices
and skin splice straps for any cracks, repetitive high frequency eddy
current (HFEC) inspections of certain stringers and stringer splices
for any cracks, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective February 10, 2020.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 10,
2020.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740-5600; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0603.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0603; 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 regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Lin, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing
Company Model 777-300ER and 777F series airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on August 8, 2019 (84 FR 38889). The NPRM was
prompted by an evaluation by the DAH indicating that the fuselage
stringers, stringer splices, and skin splice straps are subject to WFD.
The NPRM proposed to require repetitive detailed inspections of certain
stringer splices and skin splice straps for any cracks, repetitive HFEC
inspections of certain stringers and stringer splices for any cracks,
and applicable on-condition actions.

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.

Support for the NPRM

    United Airlines concurred with the NPRM.

Request To Use an Approved Document for the Inspections

    FedEx requested that either the service information or the proposed
AD be revised to include a repair approved via FAA Form 8110-3 as a
repair that would not require a repeat inspection of the affected
inspection zone. FedEx noted that Note (a) 2. in Tables 1 through 12 in
paragraph 3., Compliance, of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-
53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019, states that ``It is not required to do
repeat inspections in areas where a repair covers the affected
inspection zone provided . . . the installed repair was approved by the
Boeing Organizational Designation Authorization via a FAA Form 8100-
9.'' FedEx did not provide further justification for this request.
    The FAA does not agree with the request. Note (a) 2. of Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019,
addresses repairs that are designed as corrective actions to address
the unsafe condition, which include a follow-on inspection program. The
FAA allows FAA Form 8100-9 for approved repairs that meet the specified
criteria, because it is used by the Boeing Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA). The ODA staff are familiar with the unsafe
condition addressed by this proposed AD and are able to develop a
repair and repetitive inspection program that adequately addresses the
unsafe condition. FAA Form 8110-3 is for use by a consultant/company
designated engineering representative (DER), who may not have the same
data or knowledge of the unsafe condition as the Boeing ODA. For this
reason, the FAA does not allow approvals granted via an FAA Form 8110-3
under the provisions of note (a) 2. of Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019. However, operators may
utilize DERs with the appropriate authorizations to repair their
airplanes and request an

alternative method of compliance (AMOC) for the repair in accordance
with paragraph (i) of this AD. The AD has not been changed in this
regard.

Request To Add Service Information Exception

    FedEx requested an additional exception in paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD to be included to state that the notes in paragraph 5.A,
General Information, of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091
RB, dated April 8, 2019, are not mandated by the proposed AD. FedEx
pointed out that the notes are only general information and should not
be subject to the requirements of the proposed AD. FedEx went on to
argue that other operators and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)
services have acceptable maintenance practices that are approved in
accordance with 14 CFR 121 and 14 CFR 145. FedEx suggested that, if a
note is to be mandated by the proposed AD, then the note should be
listed within paragraph (g) of the proposed AD.
    The FAA agrees to clarify. Accomplishing the actions specified in
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019, is required in its entirety for
compliance with the AD. The notes in paragraph 5.A, General
Information, of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB,
dated April 8, 2019, are provisions to define or explain the different
aspects of the requirements and service information, including
inspection types, dimensions and tolerances, and other information.
These notes are relieving. If these notes were not included in Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019,
operators would have to seek AMOCs for items like approved fastener
substitutions and tolerances for different dimensions or torque values.
By including the notes, the FAA does not anticipate operators needing
AMOCs for items covered by the notes. Operators or MRO services may
apply for an AMOC in accordance with paragraph (i) of this AD if they
are concerned about a specific note or have an alternative maintenance
practice they would like to use. The AD has not been changed in this
regard.

Request To Include Inspection for Existing Repairs

    FedEx requested that either the service information or the proposed
AD be revised to include an inspection for existing repairs. FedEx
reasoned that other related ADs include inspections or corrective
actions for existing repairs.
    The FAA does not agree with the request. In general, service
information and ADs only include instructions to inspect for existing
repairs when it has been determined that there are numerous existing
repairs in the affected area that could impede an operator's ability to
do the required actions in a new AD. In this case, the FAA has
determined that there are few, if any, such existing repairs, so an
inspection for existing repairs is not necessary. Operators with an
existing repair in the affected area can apply for an AMOC in
accordance with paragraph (i) of this AD. The AD has not been changed
in this regard.

Request To Revise a Certain Note to This AD

    FedEx requested that Note 1 to paragraph (g) of the proposed AD be
removed or revised to refer back to Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019, rather than Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-53A0091, dated April 8, 2019. FedEx argued that including
the note in the regulatory text of the proposed AD, means that Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0091, dated April 8, 2019, is also
mandated to accomplish the requirements of the proposed AD. FedEx
contended that it does not believe both a service bulletin and a
requirements bulletin are required to satisfy the requirements of an
AD. FedEx went on to assert that in past ADs, only one of either type
of service information was necessary. FedEx suggested that, if the FAA
must reference Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0091, dated April
8, 2019, for accomplishing the proposed AD, then the proposed AD should
only require Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0091, dated April 8,
2019.
    The FAA agrees to clarify. Paragraph (g) of this AD requires
operators to comply with only the actions identified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-
53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD
does not mandate Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0091, dated April
8, 2019. Instead, Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD notifies operators
that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0091, dated April 8, 2019,
provides additional guidance that may be helpful in complying with the
requirements of this AD. This language is consistent with the language
used in other ADs that refer to Boeing Requirement Bulletins. The AD
has not been changed in this regard.

Request To Remove Open and Close Access Steps

    FedEx requested that the open and close access steps from Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019, be
removed from the AD. FedEx noted that Tables 1 through 12 in paragraph
5.B.1., Requirements, of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091
RB, dated April 8, 2019, include actions for open and close access.
FedEx contended that, because these actions are included within Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019, they
are actions that are required by the proposed AD. FedEx pointed to Note
1 in paragraph 5.A, General Information, of Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019, which explains ``enhanced
required for compliance'' documents, as further supporting their
position that actions for open and close access are required to be
accomplished. FedEx reasoned that the justification for using
requirements bulletins was to eliminate the need for AMOCs for actions
such as access and general maintenance practices. FedEx suggested that,
should the FAA not remove the open and close access requirements from
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019,
then Boeing should return to writing only service bulletins with marked
``RC'' steps.
    The FAA agrees to clarify. The open and close access steps are not
identified in the ``Action'' column in the tables in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB,
dated April 8, 2019, and therefore are not required by this AD. The
open and close access steps in the ``Refer to'' column in the tables in
the Accomplishment Instructions of the Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019, are only there to specify
one method for open and close access if needed. Operators may use
accepted methods for open and close access in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval
of an AMOC. The AD has not been changed in this regard.

Request To Address Service Information Error

    FedEx pointed out that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0091,
dated April 8, 2019, references the incorrect Boeing aircraft
maintenance manual (AMM) chapter. FedEx stated that the open and close
access steps of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0091, dated April
8, 2019, should reference

Boeing 777 AMM 25-80-00 instead of Boeing 777 AMM 25-59-02, for
removing main deck cargo compartment insulation blankets. FedEx added
that it assumes the open and close access steps are required for
compliance with the proposed AD, so this change would avoid the need
for FedEx to obtain an AMOC.
    The FAA agrees to clarify. The FAA concurs that the AMM reference
in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0091, dated April 8, 2019, is
incorrect and that one source of information for accomplishing this
task is Boeing 777 AMM 25-80-00. However, a revision to the service
information is not necessary in order to comply with this AD. As stated
previously, the open and close access steps referenced in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777-53A0091, dated April 8, 2019, are not required for
compliance because they are not identified in the Action column of the
tables of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019. The AD has not been
changed in this regard.

Request To Clarify the Location of the Unsafe Condition

    Boeing pointed out that the description of the location of the
unsafe condition is incorrect in the first sentence of the fifth
paragraph of the Discussion section of the NPRM. Boeing explained that
the unsafe condition was found beneath certain stringer splices and not
beneath certain circumferential splices. Boeing requested that the
sentence be changed to read: ``The FAA has received a report indicating
that aluminum chips and conical burr foreign object debris (FOD), were
found on in-production model 777-300ER and 777F airplanes in the
interfaces beneath stringer splices at station (STA) 825+210, STA 655,
STA 1434+189, and STA 1832.''
    The FAA agrees that the description in the NPRM is inaccurate.
Since that section of the preamble does not reappear in the final rule,
no change to the final rule is necessary.

Request To Correct a Typographical Error

    Boeing requested that the FAA correct a typographical error in the
Costs of Compliance section of the NPRM. The NPRM stated that ``The FAA
has have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.''
Boeing noted that the word ``have'' should be removed from the
sentence.
    The FAA agrees with the commenter that an error was made in the
Costs of Compliance section of the NPRM, and the error has been
corrected accordingly.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this final rule with the change described previously
and minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these minor
changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
    The FAA also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB,
dated April 8, 2019. The service information describes procedures for
repetitive detailed inspections of certain stringer splices and skin
splice straps for any cracks, repetitive HFEC inspections of certain
stringers and stringer splices for any cracks, and applicable on-
condition actions. On-condition actions include repair.
    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.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 12 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The agency estimates the following costs to comply with this
AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                    Labor cost        Parts cost      Cost per product        operators
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Detailed and HFEC Inspections....  Up to 79 work-hours              $0  Up to $6,715 per     Up to $80,580 per
                                    x $85 per hour =                     inspection cycle.    inspection cycle.
                                    Up to $6,715 per
                                    inspection cycle.
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    The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable the
agency to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified
in this AD.
    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, the agency has included all known
costs in its cost estimate.

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.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of 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

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):

2019-25-14 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-21013; Docket No. FAA-
2019-0603; Product Identifier 2019-NM-087-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective February 10, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-300ER and 777F
series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8,
2019.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval
holder (DAH) indicating that the fuselage stringers, stringer
splices, and skin splice straps are subject to widespread fatigue
damage (WFD). The FAA is issuing this AD to address undetected
fatigue cracks, which could adversely affect the structural
integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019, do
all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions
required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
777-53A0091, dated April 8, 2019, which is referred to in Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019.

(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

    (1) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB,
dated April 8, 2019, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of
Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB'' or ``the original issue date
of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the effective
date of this AD,'' except where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
777-53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019, uses the phrase ``the original
issue date of this service bulletin'' in a note or flag note.
    (2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB,
dated April 8, 2019, specifies contacting Boeing for repair
instructions: This AD requires doing the repair before further
flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (j) 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 Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO Branch, FAA, 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.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Eric Lin, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777-53A0091 RB, dated
April 8, 2019.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
    (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_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on December 17, 2019.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1580; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00808-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by a determination that the surface protection
is missing between certain aluminum brackets and the struts to which
they are attached in the flight deck air distribution system. This
proposed AD would require applying surface protection to the affected
aluminum brackets and struts, as specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by
reference (IBR). This proposed AD would also prohibit modifying an
airplane using certain service information. The FAA is proposing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 27,
2023.

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-2022-1580; 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 NPRM, 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 material that is proposed for IBR in this NPRM,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You
may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
     You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1580.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-1580; Project Identifier
MCAI-2022-00808-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, 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 proposal 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 NPRM.

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 NPRM 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 NPRM, 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 NPRM.
Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Dan Rodina, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 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

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2022-0119, dated June 21, 2022 (EASA
AD 2022-0119) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes.
    This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that the surface
protection is missing between certain aluminum brackets and the struts
to which they are attached in the flight deck air distribution system.
The affected parts were installed either in production through Airbus
modification 109229 or 109230, or in-service through accomplishing the
original issue of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-21-P031; or the original
issue of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-21-P032. The FAA is proposing
this AD to address missing aluminum bracket surface protection. This
condition, if not corrected, could lead to rupture of the associated
ducting, reducing the efficiency of the flight deck air distribution
system, which, in combination with smoke in the flight deck, could
result in impaired flightcrew capability to control the airplane. See
the MCAI for additional background information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2022-0119 specifies procedures for applying surface
protection to aluminum brackets and struts at frame (FR) 22 and FR 24,
as applicable, in zone C2-2 forward section. EASA AD 2020-0119 also
prohibits modifying an airplane using certain service information. 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 the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    These products have been approved by the aviation authority of
another country and are approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design
Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in
the MCAI referenced above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after
determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to
exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in EASA AD 2022-0119 described previously, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the
FAA proposes to incorporate EASA AD 2022-0119 by reference in the FAA
final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with
EASA AD 2022-0119 in its entirety through that incorporation, except
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of
this proposed AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading
of a particular section in EASA AD 2022-0119 does not mean that
operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD
requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance times,''
compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section
titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in EASA AD 2022-
0119. Service information required by EASA AD 2022-0119 for compliance
will be available at regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2022-1580 after the FAA final rule is published.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD would affect 30 airplanes
of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $680...........................          $1,350           $2,030          $60,900
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA 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) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would 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. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2022-1580; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-
00808-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by January 27, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0119, dated June 21,
2022 (EASA AD 2022-0119).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21, Air
conditioning.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a determination that the surface
protection is missing between certain aluminum brackets and the
struts to which they are attached in the flight deck air
distribution system. The FAA is issuing this AD to address missing
aluminum bracket surface protection. This condition, if not
corrected, could lead to rupture of the associated ducting, reducing
the efficiency of the flight deck air distribution system, which, in
combination with smoke in the flight deck, could result in impaired
flightcrew capability to control the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2022-0119.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0119

    (1) Where EASA AD 2022-0119 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2022-0119 does not apply
to this AD.

(i) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to 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]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and
tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and
tests that are not identified 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 procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the
airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC
require approval of an AMOC.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0119,
dated June 21, 2022.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2022-0119, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA
AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. 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 December 7, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0882; Product Identifier 2018-SW-113-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1
helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting the attachment
screws of each main gearbox (MGB) suspension bar rear attachment
fitting, and depending on the outcome, applying a sealing compound,
performing further inspections, and replacing affected parts. This
proposed AD is prompted by reports of an elongated attachment screw and
loss of tightening torque of the nut. The actions of this proposed AD
are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 7,
2020.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0882; 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 proposed AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the
economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
    For service information identified in this proposed rule, contact
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at
https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/technical-support.html. You
may review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321,
Fort Worth, TX 76177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
written comments, data, or views. The FAA also invites comments
relating to the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts
that might result from adopting the proposals in this document. The
most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal,
explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting
data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments,

commenters should send only one copy of written comments, or if
comments are filed electronically, commenters should submit only one
time.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments that the FAA receives,
as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on
this proposal, the FAA will consider all comments received on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light
of the comments received.

Discussion

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2018-0282, dated December 19,
2018 (EASA AD 2018-0282), to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus
Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter, Eurocopter France, Aerospatiale)
Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters, delivered to
the first owner or customer before September 1, 2018, and with
attachment screws part number (P/N) 330A22013520 installed with MGB
right hand (RH) side rear attachment fitting P/N 330A22270207 and left
hand (LH) side rear attachment fitting P/N 330A22270206 of the MGB
suspension bars.
    EASA advises that occurrences were reported of elongated attachment
screws and loss of tightening torque of the nut installed on the
affected part. EASA also advises that an investigation is ongoing to
determine the root cause of this event. EASA states this condition
could lead to structural failure of an MGB rear attachment fitting and
possibly result in detachment of an MGB suspension bar. Accordingly,
EASA AD 2018-0282 requires a one-time inspection of each attachment
screw for the number of threads that protrude beyond its bolt and
depending on the outcome, applying a sealing compound on the nuts, and
convex and concave washers; measuring the height of the protruding
threads; inspecting the tightening torque of the nuts; inspecting the
upper and lower convex and concave washers; measuring and inspecting
removed attachment screws; and replacing affected parts. EASA AD 2018-
0282 also requires reporting information to Airbus Helicopters. EASA
states EASA AD 2018-0282 is considered to be an interim action and
further AD action may follow.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by EASA and are approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral
agreement with the European Union, EASA has notified the FAA of the
unsafe condition described in its AD. The FAA is proposing this AD
after evaluating all known relevant information and determined that an
unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop on other products of the
same type designs.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No.
AS332-53.02.04, Revision 0, dated November 21, 2018 which specifies
checking the number of threads that protrude beyond the bolt of the
attachment screws on the RH and LH rear attachment fittings of the MGB.
This service information also specifies a one-time inspection of the
affected parts and depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective actions.
    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.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require inspecting each screw on the RH and
LH rear attachment by identifying the number of threads ``F'' that
extend beyond the nut. If there are 2 or less threads on each affected
part, or if there are 3 or more threads on any affected part with a
thread height less than 5 mm (0.196 in), this proposed AD would require
applying a sealing compound on the nuts, and convex and concave
washers. If there are 3 or more threads on any affected part with a
thread height of 5 mm (0.196 in) or more, this proposed AD would
require removing the nut and inspecting the convex and concave washers
for bent parts and corrosion. If any washers are bent or corroded, this
proposed AD would require removing the washers from service. If the
length ``L'' measurement of any attachment screw is greater than 59.3
mm (2.334 in), this proposed AD would require replacing the attachment
fitting and the set of four screws.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the EASA AD

    The EASA AD requires the operator to perform a torque check and
report the value to Airbus, whereas this proposed AD would not.

Interim Action

    The FAA considers this proposed AD interim action. The design
approval holder is currently developing a modification that will
address the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this
modification is developed, approved, and available, the FAA might
consider additional rulemaking.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD would affect 14 helicopters
of U.S. Registry. The FAA estimates that operators may incur the
following costs in order to comply with this AD. Labor costs are
estimated at $85 per work-hour.
    Inspecting the number of threads and applying a sealing compound
would take about 3 work-hours for an estimated cost of $255 per
helicopter and $3,570 for the U.S. fleet.
    Replacing an attachment fitting and the set of four screws would
take about 16 work-hours and parts would cost about $6,330 for an
estimated replacement cost of $7,690.

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

    The FAA 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, I certify this proposed regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866,

    2. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

Airbus Helicopters: Docket No. FAA-2019-0882; Product Identifier
2018-SW-113-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1,
AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters, certificated in any category,
delivered to the first owner or customer before September 1, 2018,
and with attachment screws part number (P/N) 330A22013520 installed
with main gearbox (MGB) right hand (RH) side rear attachment fitting
P/N 330A22270207 and left hand (LH) side rear attachment fitting P/N
330A22270206 of the MGB suspension bars.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as elongation of the
attachment screws and loss of tightening torque of the nut. This
condition could result in structural failure of an MGB attachment
fitting, detachment of an MGB suspension bar, and subsequent loss of
control of the helicopter.

(c) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments by January 7, 2020.

(d) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.

(e) Required Actions

    Within 110 hours time-in-service, remove the sealing compound
and inspect each screw on the RH and LH rear attachment fitting by
identifying the number of threads ``F'' that extend beyond the nut
as shown in Detail ``B'' of Figure 2 of Airbus Helicopter Alert
Service Bulletin No. AS332-53.02.04, Revision 0, dated November 21,
2018 (ASB AS332-53.02.04).
    (1) If there are 2 or less threads on each of the four screws;
or there are 3 or more threads on any screw with a thread height
``H'' less than 5 mm (0.196 in), before further flight, apply a
sealing compound on the nuts, and convex and concave washers.
    (2) If there are 3 or more threads on any screw with a thread
height ``H'' of 5 mm (0.196 in) or more, before further flight, do
the following, and for more than one screw, do one at a time while
working in a cross pattern: Remove from service the nut; and remove
the screw from the helicopter and measure the length ``L'' of the
screw as shown in Detail ``D'' of Figure 2 of ASB AS332-53.02.04.
    (i) If any washers are bent or corroded, before further flight,
remove from service the washers.
    (ii) If the length ``L'' measurement is less than or equal to
59.3 mm (2.334 in) for each screw removed as required by paragraph
(e)(2) of this AD, visually inspect the screw for corrosion and
cracks.
    (A) For each screw with corrosion or a crack, before further
flight, replace the screw with an airworthy screw.
    (B) For any screw with no corrosion or cracks, before further
flight, re-install the screw and washers. Install a new nut and
apply sealant.
    (iii) If the length ``L'' measurement is greater than 59.3 mm
(2.334 in) for any screw removed as required by paragraph (e)(2) of
this AD, before further flight, replace the rear attachment fitting
that the screw was removed from and its set of four screws, washers,
and nuts, and apply sealant as shown in Figures 2 and 3 of ASB
AS332-53.02.04.

 (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards
Branch, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:
Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, the FAA suggests
that you notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office
or certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(g) Additional Information

    The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2018-0282, dated December 19, 2018. You may
view the EASA AD on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov in
the AD Docket.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6320, Main Rotor
Gearbox.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 31, 2019.
Helene T. Gandy,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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