[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 43 (Monday, March 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 13120]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PR12-16-000]

American Midstream (Louisiana Intrastate), LLC; Notice of Filing

    Take notice that on February 28, 2012, American Midstream
(Louisiana Intrastate), LLC filed to revise its Statement of Operating
Conditions to provide for a new Fuel Retention calculation as more
fully described in the filing.
    Any person desiring to participate in this rate filing must file in
accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered
by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken,
but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any
person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or
motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests
must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing
an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the
intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or
protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of 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 7 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, March 12, 2012.

    Dated: February 28, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52608-52609]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0170; Airspace Docket No. 21-AEA-4]
RIN 2120-AA66

Establishment of Class E Airspace, and Amendment of Class D
Airspace; East Hampton, NY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E surface airspace for East
Hampton Airport, East Hampton, NY, to assist aircraft landing and
departing the airport when the air traffic control tower is closed. In
addition, this action amends Class D airspace by replacing the outdated
term Airport/Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the
airport description and amends the radius and ceiling as the FAA deemed
the airspace adjustments were necessary. Controlled airspace is
necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules
(IFR) operations in the area.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 2, 2021. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F at NARA, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337; Telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it establishes Class E airspace and amends Class D airspace for East
Hampton Airport, East Hampton, NY, to support IFR operations in the
area.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (86 FR 37941, July 19, 2021) for Docket No. FAA-2021-0170 to
establish Class E surface airspace for East Hampton Airport, East
Hampton, NY, to assist aircraft landing and departing the airport when
the air traffic control tower is closed, and amend Class D airspace by
replacing the outdated term Airport/Facility Directory with the term
Chart Supplement in the airport description, and amend the radius and
ceiling as the FAA deemed the airspace adjustments were necessary.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 5000 and
6002, respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021,
and effective September 15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in
14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic routes, and reporting
points.

The Rule

    The FAA amends 14 CFR part 71 by establishing Class E surface
airspace for East Hampton Airport, East Hampton, NY, providing the
controlled airspace required to support aircraft landing and departing
in IFR conditions at this airport. In addition, this action amends
Class D airspace by decreasing the radius to 4.2 miles (from 4.8) and
the ceiling to 2,000 feet MSL (from 2,500), and replacing the outdated
term Airport/Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the
airport description. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety
and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
    Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is

published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only
affects air traffic procedures an air navigation, it is certified that
this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71 --DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS;
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

AEA NY D East Hampton, NY [Amended]

East Hampton Airport, NY
    (Lat. 40[deg]57'34'' N, long. 72[deg]15'06'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface up to and
including 2,000 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of East Hampton
Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during specific
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The
effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in
the Chart Supplement.

Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Airspace.

* * * * *

AEA NY E2 East Hampton, NY [New]

East Hampton Airport, NY
    (Lat. 40[deg]57'34'' N, long. 72[deg]15'06'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-
mile radius of East Hampton Airport. This Class E airspace area is
effective during specific dates and times established in advance by
a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be
continuously published in the Chart Supplement.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on September 15, 2021.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 63

 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0037; FRL-10018-75-OAR]
RIN 2060-AR73

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants:
Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production Reconsideration; Reopening
of a Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: On November 9, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) proposed a rule titled ``National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants: Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production
Reconsideration.'' The EPA is reopening the comment period on the
proposed rule that closed on January 8, 2021. The comment period will
reopen until February 8, 2021, to allow additional time for
stakeholders to review and comment on the proposal.

DATES: The public comment period for the proposed rule published in the
Federal Register on November 9, 2020 (85 FR 71490), which ended on
January 8, 2021, is being reopened. Written comments may now be
received on or before February 8, 2021.

ADDRESSES:
    Comments. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2002-0037, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov/
(our preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
     Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Include Docket ID No. EPA-
HQ-OAR-2002-0037 in the subject line of the message.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2002-0037.
     Mail: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket
Center, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0037, Mail Code 28221T, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460.
     Hand/Courier Delivery (by scheduled appointment only): EPA
Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20004. The Docket Center's hours of operation are
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except federal holidays).
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID
No. for this rulemaking. The EPA's policy is that all comments received
may be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov/, including
any personal information provided, unless the comment includes
information claimed to be confidential business information (CBI) or
other information whose disclosure is restricted by statue.
    Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by
a written comment. The written comment is considered the official
comment and should include discussion of all points you wish to make.
The EPA will generally not consider comments or comment contents
located outside of the primary submission (i.e., on the Web, cloud, or
other file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full
EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia
submissions, and general guidance on making effective comments, please
visit

https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.
    The https://www.regulations.gov/ website allows you to submit your
comment anonymously, which means the EPA will not know your identity or
contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment.
If you send an email comment directly to the EPA without going through
https://www.regulations.gov/, your email address will be automatically
captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the
public docket and made available on the internet. If you submit an
electronic comment, the EPA recommends that you include your name and
other contact information in the body of your comment and with any
digital storage media you submit. If the EPA cannot read your comment
due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification,
the EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files
should not include special characters or any form of encryption and be
free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about the
EPA's public docket, visit the EPA's Docket Center homepage at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Out of an abundance of caution for members of the public and our
staff, the EPA Docket Center and Reading Room are closed to the public,
with limited exceptions, to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19.
Our Docket Center staff will continue to provide remote customer
service via email, phone, and webform. We encourage the public to
submit comments via https://www.regulations.gov/ or email, as there may
be a delay in processing mail and faxes. For further information on EPA
Docket Center services and the current status, please visit us online
at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Hand deliveries or couriers will be
received by scheduled appointment only. For further information and
updates on EPA Docket Center services, please visit us online at
https://www.epa.gov/dockets. The EPA continues to carefully and
continuously monitor information from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, local area health departments, and our federal partners
so that we can respond rapidly as conditions change regarding COVID-19.
    Submitting CBI. Do not submit information containing CBI to the EPA
through https://www.regulations.gov/ or email. Clearly mark the part or
all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information on
any digital storage media that you mail to the EPA, mark the outside of
the digital storage media as CBI and then identify electronically
within the digital storage media the specific information that is
claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comments
that includes information claimed as CBI, you must submit a copy of the
comments that does not contain the information claimed as CBI directly
to the public docket through the procedures outlined in Instructions
above. If you submit any digital storage media that does not contain
CBI, mark the outside of the digital storage media clearly that it does
not contain CBI. Information not marked as CBI will be included in the
public docket and the EPA's electronic public docket without prior
notice. Information marked as CBI will not be disclosed except in
accordance with procedures set forth in 40 Code of Federal Regulations
part 2. Send or deliver information identified as CBI only to the
following address: OAQPS Document Control Officer (C404-02), OAQPS,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina 27711, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0037.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this proposed
action, contact Ms. Jennifer Caparoso, Sector Policies and Programs
Division (E143-01), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
27711; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
and email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To allow for additional time for
stakeholders to provide comments, the EPA has decided to reopen the
public comment period until February 8, 2021.

    Dated: December 16, 2020.
Panagiotis Tsirigotis,
Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0832; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-047-AD;
Amendment 39-17612; AD 2013-20-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A340-211 -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642
airplanes. This AD requires revising the maintenance program to
incorporate certain maintenance requirements and airworthiness
limitations. This AD was prompted by a determination that existing
maintenance requirements are not adequate to address the unsafe
condition. We are issuing this AD to address the aging effects of
aircraft systems. Such aging effects could change the characteristics
of systems life-limited components leading to an increased potential
for failure, which, in isolation or in combination with one or more
other specific failures or events, could result in failure of certain
life limited parts, which could reduce the structural integrity or the
controllability of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective November 12, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of November 12,
2013.
    We must receive comments on this AD by December 12, 2013.

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

    For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0021, dated January 30, 2012 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:

    The mandatory instructions and airworthiness limitations
applicable to the Ageing Systems Maintenance (ASM) are specified in
Airbus A340 [Airworthiness Limitations Section] ALS Part 4, which is
approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
    The revision 02 of Airbus A340 ALS Part 4 introduces more
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness
limitations. Failure to comply with the instructions of ALS Part 4
could result in an unsafe condition.
    This [EASA] AD requires the implementation of the maintenance
requirements and/or airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus
A340 ALS Part 4 revision 02, approved on 12 October 2011. * * *

The unsafe condition is the aging effects of aircraft systems. Such
aging effects could change the characteristics of systems life-limited
components leading to an increased potential for failure, which, in
isolation or in combination with one or more other specific failures or
events, could result in failure of certain life limited parts, which
could reduce the structural integrity or the controllability of the
airplane. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Airbus has issued A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
Part 4, Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated October 12, 2011.
The actions described in this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

Related Rulemaking

    Certain maintenance requirements specified in A340 ALS, Part 4--
Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated October 12, 2011, are
already required by other ADs. Therefore, accomplishing the actions
required by this AD will terminate the requirements of the following
ADs for Model A340 airplanes.
     AD 2003-14-11, Amendment 39-13230 (68 FR 41521, July 14,
2003).
     AD 2004-11-08, Amendment 39-13654 (69 FR 31874, June 8,
2004).
     AD 2004-13-25, Amendment 39-13707 (69 FR 41394, July 9,
2004).
     AD 2004-18-14, Amendment 39-13793 (69 FR 55326, September
14, 2004).
     AD 2007-05-12, Amendment 39-14973 (72 FR 10057, March 7,
2007).
     AD 2008-06-07, Amendment 39-15419 (73 FR 13103, March 12,
2008; corrected April 15, 2008 (73 FR 20367)).
     AD 2012-04-07, Amendment 39-16963 (77 FR 12989, March 5,
2012).

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
    This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new inspections. Compliance with these inspections
is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by
these inspections, the operator may not be able to accomplish the
inspections described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this
AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required
inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the
airplane.
    There are no products of this type currently registered in the
United States. However, this rule is necessary to ensure that the
described unsafe condition is addressed if any of these products are
placed on the U.S. Register in the future.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product,
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are
unnecessary.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-0832; Directorate
Identifier 2012-NM-047-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 0 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                      Labor cost           Parts cost      Cost per product      operators
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Maintenance program revision.....  2 work-hours x $85 per                $0  $170 per revision..              $0
                                    hour = $170 per
                                    revision.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2013-20-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-17612. Docket No. FAA-2013-0832;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-047-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 12,
2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through
(b)(7) of this AD:
    (1) AD 2003-14-11, Amendment 39-13230 (68 FR 41521, July 14,
2003);
    (2) AD 2004-11-08, Amendment 39-13654 (69 FR 31874, June 8,
2004);
    (3) AD 2004-13-25, Amendment 39-13707 (69 FR 41394, July 9,
2004);
    (4) AD 2004-18-14, Amendment 39-13793 (69 FR 55326, September
14, 2004);
    (5) AD 2007-05-12, Amendment 39-14973 (72 FR 10057, March 7,
2007);
    (6) AD 2008-06-07, Amendment 39-15419 (73 FR 13103, March 12,
2008; corrected April 15, 2008 (73 FR 20367)); and
    (7) AD 2012-04-07, Amendment 39-16963 (77 FR 12989, March 5,
2012).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -
312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes; certificated in any category;
all manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that existing
maintenance requirements are not adequate to address the unsafe
condition. We are issuing this AD to address the aging effects of
aircraft systems. Such aging effects could change the
characteristics of systems life-limited components leading to an
increased potential for failure, which, in isolation or in
combination with one or more other specific failures or events,
could result in failure of certain life limited parts, which could
reduce the structural integrity or the controllability of the
airplane.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.

(g) Maintenance Program Revision

    Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance program by incorporating A340 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 4--Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated
October 12, 2011. Comply with all applicable instructions and
airworthiness limitations included in A340 ALS, Part 4--Aging
Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated October 12, 2011. The
initial compliance times for the actions are within the applicable
compliance times specified in the Record of Revisions pages of A340
ALS, Part 4--Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated October
12, 2011, or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever is later.

(h) Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may
be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.

(i) Terminating Action for Other ADs

    Accomplishing the revision of the maintenance program and
complying with all applicable instructions and airworthiness
limitations required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the
requirements of the ADs specified in paragraphs (i)(1) through
(i)(7) of this AD for Model A340 airplanes only.
    (1) AD 2003-14-11, Amendment 39-13230 (68 FR 41521, July 14,
2003).
    (2) AD 2004-11-08, Amendment 39-13654 (69 FR 31874, June 8,
2004).
    (3) AD 2004-13-25, Amendment 39-13707 (69 FR 41394, July 9,
2004).
    (4) AD 2004-18-14, Amendment 39-13793 (69 FR 55326, September
14, 2004).
    (5) AD 2007-05-12, Amendment 39-14973 (72 FR 10057, March 7,
2007).
    (6) AD 2008-06-07, Amendment 39-15419 (73 FR 13103, March 12,
2008; corrected April 15, 2008 (73 FR 20367)).
    (7) AD 2012-04-07, Amendment 39-16963 (77 FR 12989, March 5,
2012).

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International

Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 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 International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness
Directive 2012-0021, dated January 30, 2012, for related
information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA-2013-0832.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference may be obtained at the addresses specified
in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the following service
information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use the following service information to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 4--Aging
Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated October 12, 2011. The
revision date is not identified on the title page of this document.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 17, 2013.
Ross Landes,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-23899 Filed 10-25-13; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 71 (Friday, April 14, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 17943-17945]
[FR Doc No: 2017-07382]

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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 71 / Friday, April 14, 2017 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 23

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0290; Notice No. 23-17-01-SC]

Special Conditions: Pilatus Aircraft Limited Models PC-12, PC-12/
45, PC-12/47; Autothrust System

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed special conditions.

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SUMMARY: This action proposes a special condition for the Pilatus
Aircraft Limited PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes. These
airplanes, as modified by Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc., will
have a novel or unusual design feature associated with the use of an
autothrust system. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not
contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design
feature. This proposed special condition contains the additional safety
standards the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of
safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness
standards.

DATES: Send your comment on or before May 15, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2017-0290
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery of Courier: Take comments to Docket
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m., and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without
change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information
the commenter provides. Using the search function of the docket Web
site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all comments
received into any FAA docket, including the name of the individual
sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association,
business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement can
be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
http://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions
for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140
of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m., and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Pretz, Federal Aviation
Administration, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone (816)
329-3239; facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by
sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. We ask
that you send us two copies of written comments.
    We will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing
date for comments. We will consider comments filed late if it is
possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. We may change
these special conditions based on the comments we receive.

Background

    On April 4, 2016, Innovative Solutions & Support applied for a
supplemental type certificate for installation of an autothrust system
in the PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes. The autothrust system
is capable of setting forward thrust based on operation in either a
pilot selectable torque or airspeed mode. Operation is limited to use
only when above 400 feet AGL after takeoff, and requires disengagement
at decision height (DH) or minimum decision altitude (MDA) on approach.
The PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes are nine-passenger two-
crew, single-engine turbo-propeller airplanes with a 30,000-foot
service ceiling and a maximum takeoff weight of 9,039 to 10,450
pounds--depending on airplane model. These airplanes are powered by a
single Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67 engine.
    The Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc., modification installs an
autothrust system in the PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes to
reduce pilot workload. The autothrust system is useable in all phases
of flight from 400 feet AGL after takeoff down to the decision height
on approach. The system includes a torque and airspeed mode along with
monitors to prevent the system from exceeding critical engine or
airspeed limits. A stepper motor provides throttle movement by acting
through a linear actuator, which acts as a link between the stepper
motor and throttle. The pilot can override the linear actuator by
moving the throttle, which automatically disengages the autothrust
system upon disagreement in the expected throttle position versus the
actual position.

Type Certification Basis

    Under the provisions of 14 CFR 21.101, Innovative Solutions &
Support must show that the PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes, as
changed, continues to meet the applicable provisions of the regulations
incorporated by reference in Type Certificate No. A78EU. The
regulations incorporated by reference in the type certificate are
commonly referred to as the ``original type certification basis.'' The
regulations incorporated by reference in A78EU are as follows: 14 CFR
part 23, amendments 23-1 through 23-42.\2\
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    \2\ See Type Certification Data Sheet A78EU, revision 25,
``Certification Basis'' section for the PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/
47 full certification basis (http://rgl.faa.gov/).
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    If the Administrator finds the applicable airworthiness regulations

(i.e., 14 CFR part 23) do not contain adequate or appropriate safety
standards for the PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes because of a
novel or unusual design feature(s), special conditions are prescribed
under the provisions of Sec.  21.16.
    The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in
accordance with Sec.  11.38 and they become part of the type
certification basis under Sec.  21.101. Special conditions are
initially applicable to the model for which they are issued. Should the
applicant apply for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other
model included on the same type certificate to incorporate the same
novel or unusual design feature, the FAA would apply these special
conditions to the other model under Sec.  21.101.
    In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special
conditions, the PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes must comply
with the fuel vent and exhaust emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34
and the noise certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36.

Novel or Unusual Design Features

    The PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes will incorporate the
following novel or unusual design features: Autothrust system.

Discussion

    As discussed in the summary section, this modification makes use of
an autothrust system, which is a novel design for this type of
airplane. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain
adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature.
Mandating additional requirements--developed in part--by adapting
relevant portions of 14 CFR 25.1329, Flight guidance systems--
applicable to autothrust systems--along with FAA experience with
similar autothrust systems, mitigates the concerns associated with
installation of the proposed autothrust system.
    The FAA has previously issued this proposed special condition to
part 23 turbojet airplanes, but not for turbo-propeller airplanes. The
PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes are unique with respect to
other turbo-propeller designs in that the basic design does not include
a separate propeller control lever. Future use of these special
conditions on other turbo-propeller designs will require evaluation of
the engine and propeller control system to determine their
appropriateness.

Applicability

    As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the
PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes. Should Innovative Solutions &
Support, Ltd. apply at a later date for a supplemental type certificate
to modify any other model included on Type Certificate No. A78EU to
incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature, the FAA would
apply these special conditions to that model as well.

Conclusion

    This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features
on PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes. It is not a rule of general
applicability and affects only the applicant who applied to the FAA for
approval of these features on the airplane.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 23

    Aircraft, Aviation safety, Signs and symbols.

Citation

    The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.

The Proposed Special Conditions

    Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes the
following special condition as part of the type certification basis for
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplane models
modified by Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc.

1. Autothrust System

    In addition to the requirements of Sec. Sec.  23.143, 23.1309, and
23.1329, the following apply:
    (a) Quick disengagement controls for the autothrust function must
be provided for each pilot. The autothrust quick disengagement controls
must be located on the thrust control levers. Quick disengagement
controls must be readily accessible to each pilot while operating the
thrust control levers.
    (b) The effects of a failure of the system to disengage the
autothrust function when manually commanded by the pilot must be
assessed in accordance with the requirements of Sec.  23.1309.
    (c) Engagement or switching of the flight guidance system, a mode,
or a sensor may not cause the autothrust system to affect a transient
response that alters the airplane's flight path any greater than a
minor transient, as defined in paragraph (l)(1) of this special
condition.
    (d) Under normal conditions, the disengagement of any automatic
control function of a flight guidance system may not cause a transient
response of the airplane's flight path any greater than a minor
transient.
    (e) Under rare normal and non-normal conditions, disengagement of
any automatic control function of a flight guidance system may not
result in a transient any greater than a significant transient, as
defined in paragraph (l)(2) of this special condition.
    (f) The function and direction of motion of each command reference
control, such as heading select or vertical speed, must be plainly
indicated on--or adjacent to--each control if necessary to prevent
inappropriate use or confusion.
    (g) Under any condition of flight appropriate to its use, the
flight guidance system may not produce hazardous loads on the airplane,
nor create hazardous deviations in the flight path. This applies to
both fault-free operation and in the event of a malfunction, and
assumes that the pilot begins corrective action within a reasonable
time.
    (h) When the flight guidance system is in use, a means must be
provided to avoid excursions beyond an acceptable margin from the speed
range of the normal flight envelope. If the airplane experiences an
excursion outside this range, a means must be provided to prevent the
flight guidance system from providing guidance or control to an unsafe
speed.
    (i) The flight guidance system functions, controls, indications,
and alerts must be designed to minimize flightcrew errors and confusion
concerning the behavior and operation of the flight guidance system. A
means must be provided to indicate the current mode of operation,
including any armed modes, transitions, and reversions. Selector switch
position is not an acceptable means of indication. The controls and
indications must be grouped and presented in a logical and consistent
manner. The indications must be visible to each pilot under all
expected lighting conditions.
    (j) Following disengagement of the autothrust function, a caution
(visual and auditory) must be provided to each pilot.
    (k) During autothrust operation, it must be possible for the
flightcrew to move the thrust levers without requiring excessive force.
The autothrust may not create a potential hazard when the flightcrew
applies an override force to the thrust levers.
    (l) For purposes of this section, a transient is a disturbance in
the control or flight path of the airplane that is not consistent with
response to flightcrew inputs or environmental conditions.

    (1) A minor transient would not significantly reduce safety margins
and would involve flightcrew actions that are well within their
capabilities. A minor transient may involve a slight increase in
flightcrew workload or some physical discomfort to passengers or cabin
crew.
    (2) A significant transient may lead to a significant reduction in
safety margins, an increase in flightcrew workload, discomfort to the
flightcrew, or physical distress to the passengers or cabin crew,
possibly including non-fatal injuries. Significant transients do not
require--in order to remain within or recover to the normal flight
envelope--any of the following:
    (i) Exceptional piloting skill, alertness, or strength.
    (ii) Forces applied by the pilot which are greater than those
specified in Sec.  23.143(c).
    (iii) Accelerations or attitudes in the airplane that might result
in further hazard to secured or non-secured occupants.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on April 4, 2017.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-07382 Filed 4-13-17; 8:45 am]
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