[Federal Register: January 18, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 11)]
[Notices]
[Page 2933-2937]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0011; FRL-7758-1

Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires
any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include
import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to
notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the
manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of
TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a
premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing
exemption (TME), and to publish periodic status reports on the
chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to
manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the
period from December 8, 2005 to December 31, 2005, consists of the PMNs
pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a
new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during
this time period.

DATES: Comments, identified by the docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-
0011 and the specific PMN number or TME number, must be received on or
before February 17, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Comments/may be submitted electronically, by mail, or
through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as
provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator,
Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics (7408M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. As such, the
Agency has not attempted to describe the specific entities that this
action may apply to. Although others may be affected, this action
applies directly to the submitter

of the premanufacture notices addressed in the action. If you have any
questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular
entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this
action under docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0011.
The official public docket consists of the documents specifically
referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other
information related to this action. Although a part of the official
docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials
that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm.
B102-Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington,
DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading
Room telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for
the OPPT Docket, which is located in the EPA Docket Center, is (202)
566-0280.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register''
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.

    EDOCKET, EPA's electronic public docket and comment system was
replaced on November 25, 2005 by an enhanced federal-wide electronic
docket management and comment system located at http://www.regulations.gov/.
 Follow the on-line instructions.

    An electronic version of the public docket is available through
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may
use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public

comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official
public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that
are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be
available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly
available docket materials through the docket facility identified in
Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the
appropriate docket ID number.
    Certain types of information will not be placed in the EPA Dockets.
Information claimed as CBI and other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute, which is not included in the official public
docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA's electronic
public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material will not be
placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be available only in
printed, paper form in the official public docket. To the extent
feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made available in
EPA's electronic public docket. When a document is selected from the
index list in EPA Dockets, the system will identify whether the
document is available for viewing in EPA's electronic public docket.
Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you
may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through
the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. EPA intends to work
towards providing electronic access to all of the publicly available
docket materials through EPA's electronic public docket.
    For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's policy is
that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper,
will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public
docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment
contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment
containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that
material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA's
electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the
copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket.
    Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or
delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public
docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the docket will
be scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. Where
practical, physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph
will be placed in EPA's electronic public docket along with a brief
description written by the docket staff.

C. How and To Whom Do I Submit Comments?

    You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand
delivery/courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the
appropriate docket ID number and specific PMN number or TME number in
the subject line on the first page of your comment. Please ensure that
your comments are submitted within the specified comment period.
Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked
``late.'' EPA is not required to consider these late comments. If you
wish to submit CBI or information that is otherwise protected by
statute, please follow the instructions in Unit I.D. Do not use EPA
Dockets or e-mail to submit CBI or information protected by statute.
    1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as
prescribed in this unit, EPA recommends that you include your name,
mailing address, and an e-mail address or other contact information in
the body of your comment. Also include this contact information on the
outside of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter
accompanying the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be
identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact
you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties
or needs further information on the substance of your comment. EPA's
policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or
contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included
as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket,
and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. If EPA cannot
read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you
for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment.
    i. EPA Dockets. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to
submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for
receiving comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/
, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments.

Once in the system, select ``search,'' and then key in docket ID number
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0011. The system is an ``anonymous access'' system,
which means EPA will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other
contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment.
    ii. E-mail. Comments may be sent by e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0011 and PMN Number or TME
Number. In contrast to EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e-mail
system is not an ``anonymous access'' system. If you send an e-mail
comment directly to the docket without going through EPA's electronic
public docket, EPA's e-mail system automatically captures your e-mail
address. E-mail addresses that are automatically captured by EPA's e-
mail system are included as part of the comment that is placed in the
official

public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket.
    iii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM
that you mail to the mailing address identified in Unit I.C.2. These
electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file
format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption.
    2. By mail. Send your comments to: Document Control Office (7407M),
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001.
    3. By hand delivery or courier. Deliver your comments to: OPPT
Document Control Office (DCO) in EPA East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention: Docket ID Number
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0011 and PMN Number or TME Number. The DCO is open
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
The telephone number for the DCO is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

D. How Should I Submit CBI to the Agency?

    Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI
electronically through EPA's electronic public docket or by e-mail. You
may claim information that you submit to EPA as CBI by marking any part
or all of that information as CBI (if you submit CBI on disk or CD ROM,
mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify
electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that
is CBI). Information so marked will not be disclosed except in
accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes
any information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not
contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion
in the public docket and EPA's electronic public docket. If you submit
the copy that does not contain CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside
of the disk or CD ROM clearly that it does not contain CBI. Information
not marked as CBI will be included in the public docket and EPA's
electronic public docket without prior notice. If you have any
questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult
the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

E. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your
comments:
    1. Explain your views as clearly as possible.
    2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
    3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used
that support your views.
    4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you
arrived at the estimate that you provide.
    5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns.
    6. Offer alternative ways to improve the notice or collection
activity.
    7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this
document.
    8. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket
ID number assigned to this action and the specific PMN number you are
commenting on in the subject line on the first page of your response.
You may also provide the name, date, and Federal Register citation.

II. Why is EPA Taking this Action?

    Section 5 of TSCA requires any person who intends to manufacture
(defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical
not on the TSCA Inventory to notify EPA and comply with the statutory
provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under
sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a
notice of receipt of a PMN or an application for a TME and to publish
periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt
of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status
report, which covers the period from December 8, 2005 to December 31,
2005, consists of the PMNs pending or expired, and the notices of
commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received
under TSCA section 5 during this time period.

III. Receipt and Status Report for PMNs

    This status report identifies the PMNs pending or expired, and the
notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency
has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period. If you are
interested in information that is not included in the following tables,
you may contact EPA as described in Unit II. to access additional non-
CBI information that may be available.
    In Table I of this unit, EPA provides the following information (to
the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the PMNs
received by EPA during this period: the EPA case number assigned to the
PMN; the date the PMN was received by EPA; the projected end date for
EPA's review of the PMN; the submitting manufacturer; the potential
uses identified by the manufacturer in the PMN; and the chemical
identity.

                                            I. 47 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 12/08/05 to 12/31/05
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                                                              Projected Notice End
              Case No.                    Received Date               Date           Manufacturer/Importer           Use                  Chemical
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P-06-0172                            12/08/05                03/07/06                CBI                    (G) Component of foam  (G) Fatty acid
                                                                                polymer with
                                                                                aliphatic diol and
                                                                                aromatic diacid
P-06-0173                            12/08/05                03/07/06                Altair Nanomaterials,  (G) Anode for L1 ion   (S) Lithium titanium
                                                                                Inc.                   Battery                oxide (li4ti5o12)
P-06-0174                            12/08/05                03/07/06                Raybo Chemical         (S) Corrosion          (G) Amine salt of an
                                                                                Company                inhibitor              organic acid
P-06-0175                            12/08/05                03/07/06                CBI                    (G) Component of foam  (G) Fatty acid
                                                                                polymer with
                                                                                aliphatic diol and
                                                                                aromatic diacid
P-06-0177                            12/09/05                03/08/06                Forbo Adhesives, LLC   (G) Hot melt           (G) Isocyanate
                                                                                polyurethane           functional polyester
                                                                                adhesive               polyether urethane
                                                                                polymer
P-06-0178                            12/12/05                03/11/06                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Fatty acid
                                                                                dispersive use.        modified polyester
                                                                                resin
P-06-0179                            12/12/05                03/11/06                CIBA Specialty         (S) Coloring agent     (G) Benzofurandione
                                                                                Chemicals              for paints, lacquers   bis alkyl
                                                                                Corporation            and varnishes          dinitroaryl
                                                                                (printing inks)        hydrazone
P-06-0180                            12/15/05                03/14/06                CBI                    (G) Open non-          (G) Unsaturated
                                                                                dispersive (resin)     aliphatic urethane
                                                                                acrylate

P-06-0181                            12/15/05                03/14/06                CBI                    (S) Coatings           (G) Hydroxyl
                                                                                application            functional acrylic
                                                                                polyol
P-06-0182                            12/15/05                03/14/06                Hercules Incorporated  (G) Papermaking        (G) Alkyl ester
                                                                                chemical
P-06-0183                            12/15/05                03/14/06                Hercules Incorporated  (G) Papermaking        (G) Alkyl ester
                                                                                chemical
P-06-0184                            12/16/05                03/15/06                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Styrene-acrylate-
                                                                                dispersive use         methacrylate
                                                                                copolymer
P-06-0185                            12/16/05                03/15/06                CBI                    (S) Fiber reactive     (G) Substituted
                                                                                dye for cellulosic     polycyclic-acid,
                                                                                fibers                 ((((halo-
                                                                                ((substituted)phenyl
                                                                                )amino) -
                                                                                heterocycle)amino-
                                                                                sulfophenyl)azo)-
                                                                                hydroxy-alkyl-
                                                                                substituted-, sodium
                                                                                salt
P-06-0186                            12/19/05                03/18/06                CBI                    (G) Polymeric binder   (G) Styrene-
                                                                                methacrylate
                                                                                copolymer, metal
                                                                                salt
P-06-0187                            12/19/05                03/18/06                CBI                    (S) Ultra violet       (G) Brominated epoxy
                                                                                curable coating        acrylate
                                                                                formulations
P-06-0188                            12/19/05                03/18/06                CBI                    (G) Papermaking        (G) Refined corn
                                                                                additive               fiber
P-06-0189                            12/19/05                03/18/06                CBI                    (S) Site limited       (S) Propanenitrile, 3-
                                                                                intermediate to        [2-(2-
                                                                                manufacture ts         methoxyethoxy)ethoxy
                                                                                05s0k7                 ]
P-06-0190                            12/19/05                03/18/06                CBI                    (S) Intermeiate in     (S) 1-propanamine, 3-
                                                                                the synthesis of a     [2-(2-
                                                                                colorant               methoxyethoxy)ethoxy
                                                                                ]-
P-06-0191                            12/19/05                03/18/06                CBI                    (S) Polymerization     (S) Propanamide, 2,2'-
                                                                                initiator              azobis[n-(2-
                                                                                hydroxyethyl)-2-
                                                                                methyl-
P-06-0192                            12/20/05                03/19/06                CBI                    (G) Industrial         (S) Tall-oil pitch,
                                                                                viscosity modifier     unsaponifiables,
                                                                                distn. lights
P-06-0193                            12/20/05                03/19/06                CBI                    (G) Industrial         (S) Tall-oil pitch,
                                                                                viscosity modifier.    unsaponifiables,
                                                                                distn. middle
                                                                                fraction
P-06-0194                            12/20/05                03/19/06                CBI                    (G) Industrial         (S) Tall-oil pitch,
                                                                                viscosity modifier.    unsaponifiables,
                                                                                distn. residues
P-06-0195                            12/22/05                03/21/06                CBI                    (G) Contained use in   (G) Polyacrylate
                                                                                energy production.
P-06-0196                            12/22/05                03/21/06                The Dow Chemical       (G) Cast polyurethane  (G) Tdi prepolymer
                                                                                Company                elastomers for         based on hybrid
                                                                                industrial wheels      caprolactone polyol
                                                                                and tires,
                                                                                mechanical parts and
                                                                                recreation wheels
P-06-0197                            12/22/05                03/21/06                The Dow Chemical       (G) Cast polyurethane  (G) Tdi prepolymer
                                                                                Company                elastomers for         based on hybrid
                                                                                industrial wheels      caprolactone polyol
                                                                                and tires,
                                                                                mechanical parts and
                                                                                recreation wheels
P-06-0198                            12/23/05                03/22/06                CBI                    (G) Industrial         (G) Isocyanate
                                                                                adhesive               functional urethane
                                                                                prepolymer
P-06-0199                            12/23/05                03/22/06                CBI                    (G) Open, non-         (G) Oxabicycloalkane
                                                                                dispersive use         carboxylic acid
                                                                                alkanediyl ester
P-06-0200                            12/23/05                03/22/06                CBI                    (G) Lubricant          (G) Hydroxy
                                                                                additive               carboxylic acid
                                                                                amide, n,n-dialkyl
                                                                                derivatives.
P-06-0201                            12/27/05                03/26/06                CBI                    (G) Synthetic          (G) Hydrogenated
                                                                                lubricant base stock   polyalphaolefins
P-06-0202                            12/27/05                03/26/06                CBI                    (G) Paint additive     (G) Polyurethane
P-06-0203                            12/27/05                03/26/06                CBI                    (G) Pigment            (G) Polyisobutenyl
                                                                                dispersant             succinimide
P-06-0204                            12/27/05                03/26/06                CBI                    (G) Dispersive use;    (G) Fatty acid, alkyl
                                                                                fiber additive         ester
P-06-0205                            12/28/05                03/27/06                Gelest, Inc.           (S) Blended to form a  (S) Butanenitrile, 4-
                                                                                mixture for the        (dimethoxymethylsily
                                                                                preservation of        l)-2-methyl-
                                                                                electrical cables;
                                                                                research;
                                                                                chromatography
                                                                                column preparations
P-06-0206                            12/28/05                03/27/06                CBI                    (G) Monomer for        (G) fluoroalkyl
                                                                                textile treatment      acrylat
                                                                                additive
P-06-0207                            12/28/05                03/27/06                CBI                    (G) Textile treatment  (G)
                                                                                additive               Fluoroalkylacrylate
                                                                                copolymer
P-06-0208                            12/28/05                03/27/06                CBI                    (G) Textile treatment  (G)
                                                                                additive               Fluoroalkylacrylate
                                                                                copolymer
P-06-0209                            12/28/05                03/27/06                CBI                    (G) Cosmetic uses      (G) 2-propenoic acid,
                                                                                2-methyl-, amino
                                                                                alkyl ester, polymer
                                                                                with butyl 2-
                                                                                propenoate, amino
                                                                                alkyl ethyl ester 2-
                                                                                methyl-2-propenoate,
                                                                                ethane, 2-ethylhexyl
                                                                                2-propenoate, methyl
                                                                                2-methyl-2-
                                                                                propenoate, 1,2-
                                                                                propanediol mono(2-
                                                                                methyl-2-propenoate)
                                                                                and 2-propenoic
                                                                                acid, potassium salt
P-06-0210                            12/29/05                03/28/06                CBI                    (S) Site-limited       (G) Sulfonated
                                                                                intermdiate            petroleum distillate
P-06-0211                            12/28/05                03/27/06                CBI                    (G) Textile treatment  (G)
                                                                                additive               Fluoroalkylacrylate
                                                                                copolymer
P-06-0212                            12/28/05                03/27/06                CBI                    (G) Nonwoven internal  (G)
                                                                                additive               Fluoroalkylacrylate
                                                                                copolymer
P-06-0213                            12/28/05                03/27/06                CBI                    (G) Carpet treatment   (G)
                                                                                additive               Fluoroalkylacrylate
                                                                                copolymer
P-06-0214                            12/28/05                03/27/06                CBI                    (G) Paper treatment    (G)
                                                                                additive               Fluoroalkylacrylate
                                                                                copolymer

P-06-0215                            12/28/05                03/27/06                CBI                    (G) Textile treatment  (G)
                                                                                additive               Fluoroalkylacrylate
                                                                                copolymer
P-06-0216                            12/28/05                03/27/06                CBI                    (G) Carpet treatment   (G)
                                                                                additive               Fluoroalkylacrylate
                                                                                copolymer
P-06-0217                            12/28/05                03/27/06                CBI                    (G) Textile treatment  (G)
                                                                                additive               Fluoroalkylacrylate
                                                                                copolymer
P-06-0218                            12/29/05                03/28/06                CBI                    (G) Coating            (G) Polyalcycloglycol
                                                                                acrylate
P-06-0219                            12/29/05                03/28/06                CBI                    (G) Dispersive use     (G) Salt of a
                                                                                sulfonated petroleum
                                                                                distillate polymer
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    In Table II of this unit, EPA provides the following information
(to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the
Notices of Commencement to manufacture received:

                            II. 29 Notices of Commencement From: 12/08/05 to 12/31/05
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                                                                Commencement Notice
              Case No.                     Received Date             End Date                  Chemical
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J-04-0004                             12/14/05                11/14/05                (G) Recombinant
                                                                                microorganism
P-01-0571                             12/14/05                11/24/05                (S) Fatty acids, C18-
                                                                                unsaturated, dimers, di-
                                                                                me esters, hydrogenated,
                                                                                polymers with
                                                                                polymethylenephenylene
                                                                                isocyanate, polypropylene
                                                                                glycol and
                                                                                trimethylolpropane
P-02-0521                             12/19/05                01/21/05                (G) Substituted butadiene-
                                                                                styrene polymer
P-03-0136                             12/19/05                12/13/05                (G) Substituted aromatic
                                                                                ketone
P-03-0791                             12/12/05                11/30/05                (G) Ethylene interpolymer
P-04-0055                             12/22/05                12/05/05                (G) Multifunctional
                                                                                acrylate oligomer resin
P-04-0620                             12/07/05                11/16/05                (S) Fatty acids, C18-
                                                                                unsaturated, dimers,
                                                                                polymers with C36-
                                                                                alkylenediamines,
                                                                                ethylenediamine,
                                                                                polypropylene glycol
                                                                                diamine and sebacic acid
P-04-0812                             12/21/05                11/07/05                (S) Silane,
                                                                                dichloromethyl[1-
                                                                                (methylphenyl)ethyl]-
P-04-0813                             12/21/05                11/15/05                (S) Silane,
                                                                                dimethoxymethyl[2-
                                                                                (methylphenyl)ethyl]-
P-04-0862                             12/29/05                12/16/05                (G) Benzene alkylate
P-05-0202                             12/27/05                12/12/05                (G) Sulfonated azo dye
P-05-0203                             12/27/05                12/12/05                (G) Sulfonated azo dye
P-05-0541                             12/30/05                12/19/05                (G) Aliphatic polyurethane
                                                                                resin
P-05-0587                             12/19/05                12/15/05                (S) Endo-1,4-.beta.-
                                                                                xylanase
P-05-0616                             12/28/05                11/30/05                (S) Thiols, C8	10-
                                                                                tertiary, C9-rich,
                                                                                manufacture of, distn.
                                                                                residues
P-05-0622                             12/23/05                12/02/05                (G) Octadecanoic acid, 12-
                                                                                hydroxy-, ion(1-), salts
                                                                                with alkyl acrylate-
                                                                                glycidyl methacrylate-
                                                                                hydroxyalkyl acrylate-me
                                                                                methacrylate-styrene
                                                                                polymer-2,2'-
                                                                                thiobis[ethanol] reaction
                                                                                products lactates (salts)
P-05-0695                             12/14/05                11/13/05                (G) Copolymer of
                                                                                acrylonitrile, methyl
                                                                                methacrylate and
                                                                                monosubstituted
                                                                                acrylamide
P-05-0697                             12/12/05                11/29/05                (G) Polyether polyurethane
                                                                                derivative polymer
P-05-0713                             12/12/05                11/23/05                (G) Alkyl ester
P-05-0719                             12/08/05                11/22/05                (G) Polymer of
                                                                                carbomonocyclic
                                                                                diisocyanate, a modified
                                                                                polyalkene, hydroxyalkane
                                                                                and a substituted
                                                                                alkoxysilane
P-05-0746                             12/19/05                12/07/05                (G) Polyalphaolefins
P-05-0747                             12/19/05                12/07/05                (G) Polyalphaolefins
P-05-0748                             12/19/05                12/07/05                (G) Polyalphaolefins
P-05-0749                             12/19/05                12/09/05                (G) Polyalphaolefins
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P-98-0604                             12/14/05                11/21/05                (G) Inorganic layer
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List of Subjects

    Environmental Protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer Notices.

    Dated: January 10, 2006.
Carolyn Thornton,
Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics.

[FR Doc. 06-378 Filed 1-17-06; 8:45 am]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-58018; File No. SR-CBOE-2008-62]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
Rule Change To Extend the Quarterly Options Series Pilot Program Until
July 10, 2009

June 25, 2008.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on June 12, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated
(``Exchange'' or ``CBOE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in
Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by
the Exchange. The Exchange has designated this proposal as non-
controversial under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule
19b-4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change
effective upon filing with the

Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    CBOE proposes to extend for one year an existing pilot program
(``Pilot'') under which the Exchange lists Quarterly Options Series,
which are options series that expire at the close of business on the
last business day of a calendar quarter. The text of the proposed rule
change is available on the Exchange's Web site (http://www.cboe.org/
legal), at the principal office of the Exchange, and at the
Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    On July 10, 2006, the Exchange filed with the Commission SR-CBOE-
2006-65, which was effective on filing.\5\ That proposed rule change
allowed the Exchange to establish a pilot program in which the Exchange
lists Quarterly Options Series. The Exchange subsequently extended the
duration of the Pilot for one year, so that it would expire on July 10,
2008.\6\ On March 3, 2008, the Commission approved a proposed rule
change amending the Pilot to permit the listing of additional series
and to implement a delisting policy for outlying series with no open
interest.\7\ The Exchange hereby proposes to extend the Pilot, as
amended, for an additional year, so that it will expire on July 10,
2009. This proposal does not request any other changes to the Pilot.
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    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54123 (July 11,
2006), 71 FR 40558, (July 17, 2006) (SR-CBOE-2006-65).
    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56035 (July 10,
2007), 72 FR 38851, (July 16, 2007) (SR-CBOE-2007-70).
    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 57410 (March 3,
2008), 73 FR 12483 (March 7, 2008) (SR-CBOE-2007-96).
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    In SR-CBOE-2006-65, the Exchange stated that it would submit, in
connection with any proposed extension of the Pilot, a Pilot Program
Report (``Report'') that would provide an analysis of the Pilot
covering the entire period during which the Pilot was in effect. The
Exchange further stated that the Report would include, at a minimum:
(1) Data and written analysis on the open interest and trading volume
in the classes for which Quarterly Options Series were opened; (2) an
assessment of the appropriateness of the option classes selected for
the Pilot; (3) an assessment of the impact of the Pilot on the capacity
of CBOE, OPRA, and on market data vendors (to the extent data from
market data vendors is available); (4) any capacity problems or other
problems that arose during the operation of the Pilot and how CBOE
addressed such problems; (5) any complaints that CBOE received during
the operation of the Pilot and how CBOE addressed them; and (6) any
additional information that would assist in assessing the operation of
the Pilot. In connection with SR-CBOE-2007-96, the Commission further
requested that the Report include analysis of: (1) The impact of the
additional series on the Exchange's market and quote capacity, and (2)
the implementation and effects of the delisting policy, including the
number of series eligible for delisting during the period covered by
the report, the number of series actually delisted during that period
(pursuant to the delisting policy or otherwise), and documentation of
any customer requests to maintain Quarterly Options Series strikes that
were otherwise eligible for delisting. The Exchange has submitted,
under separate cover, a Report and supplement (``Supplement'') in
connection with the present proposed rule change, which Report seeks
confidential treatment under the Freedom of Information Act.
    The Exchange represents that the Report and Supplement clearly
support CBOE's belief that extension of the Pilot Program is proper.\8\
Among other things, the Exchange represents that the Report and the
Supplement show the strength and efficacy of the Pilot Program on the
Exchange as reflected by the strong volume of Quarterly Options traded
on the Exchange since the Pilot's inception in July 2006. The Exchange
also represents that the Report and the Supplement establish that the
Pilot Program has not created, and in the future should not create,
capacity problems for the Exchange's or OPRA's systems. Moreover, the
Exchange believes that the proposed extension of the Pilot Program will
not have an adverse impact on capacity.
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    \8\ See electronic mail sent June 24, 2008 from Jennifer Yeadon,
Exchange, to Heidi Pilpel, Attorney, Division of Trading and
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that short-term options series increase the
variety of listed options available to investors and provide investors
with a valuable tool to manage risk exposure, minimize capital outlays,
and be more responsive to the timing of events affecting the securities
underlying options contracts. For these reasons, the Exchange believes
the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act.\9\
Specifically, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is
consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\10\ which requires that the
rules of an exchange be designed to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, serve to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism for a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78(f)(b).
    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78(f)(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

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

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

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

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

    The Exchange has designated the proposed rule change as one that:
(1) Does not significantly affect the protection of investors or the
public interest; (2) does not impose any significant burden on
competition; and (3) does not become operative for 30 days from the
date of filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate if
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest.
Therefore, the foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to

Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \11\ and subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule
19b-4 thereunder.\12\
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires a self-regulatory organization to provide the Commission
with written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change,
along with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change,
at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the
proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the
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    The Exchange has asked the Commission to waive the operative delay
to permit the proposed rule change to become operative prior to the
30th day after filing. The Commission has determined that waiving the
30-day operative delay of the Exchange's proposal is consistent with
the protection of investors and the public interest and will promote
competition because such waiver will allow CBOE to continue the
existing Pilot without interruption.\13\ Therefore, the Commission
designates the proposal operative upon filing.
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    \13\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
78c(f).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission may summarily abrogate the rule change if it
appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate
in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://
www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File No. SR-CBOE-2008-62 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2008-62. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/
sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and
copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File No. SR-CBOE-2008-62 and should be
submitted on or before July 23, 2008.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\14\
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    \14\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP06-253-000]

Viking Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in
FERC Gas Tariff

March 8, 2006.
    Take notice that on February 27, 2006, Viking Gas Transmission
Company (Viking) tendered for filing to be part of its FERC Gas Tariff,
First Revised Volume No. 1, Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 5C, to become
effective April 1, 2006.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this 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 in accordance with the provisions of
section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210).
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 14 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 e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 109 / Thursday, June 6, 2019 / Rules
and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-1004; Product Identifier 2018-NM-106-AD; Amendment
39-19642; AD 2019-10-03]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks caused by
corrosion of the edge of the bore of the spot face and corrosion of the
lug bore of certain side-strut support fitting lugs. This AD requires
repetitive detailed inspections of the left and right side-strut
support fitting lugs with bushings installed for any corrosion, any
crack, or any severed lug; repetitive detailed and high frequency eddy
current (HFEC) inspections of the left and right side-strut support
fitting lugs with bushings removed for any corrosion or any crack; and
applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 11, 2019.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 11,
2019.

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; phone:<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 http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
1004.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
1004; 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 (phone: 800-647-
5527) 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: George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: 562-627-
5210; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all The Boeing Company
Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 6, 2018 (83 FR
62741). The NPRM was prompted by reports of cracks caused by corrosion
of the edge of the bore of the spot face and corrosion of the lug bore
of certain side-strut support fitting lugs. The NPRM proposed to
require repetitive detailed inspections of the left and right side-
strut support fitting lugs with bushings installed for any corrosion,
any crack, or any severed lug; repetitive detailed and HFEC inspections
of the left and right side-strut support fitting lugs with bushings
removed for any corrosion or any crack; and applicable on-condition
actions.
    We are issuing this AD to address cracks caused by corrosion, which
could result in sudden loss of the side-strut support fitting joint and
main landing gear attachment to the airplane, resulting in the collapse
of a main landing gear.

Comments

    We 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.

Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions

    Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect the actions specified
in the proposed AD.
    We concur with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of
the proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and added paragraph
(c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01219SE does not
affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD.
Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is installed, a
``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval
request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR
39.17.

Request To Change Format of Paragraphs (g) and (h) of the Proposed AD

    Boeing requested that we eliminate paragraph (h) of the proposed AD
and incorporate the information as paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. Boeing
pointed out that the title of paragraph (g) of the proposed AD would
change to ``Required Actions,'' and that paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)
of this AD would apply to Group 7 and Groups 1 through 6, respectively.
Boeing stated that this request is for consistency with previous ADs
for Boeing airplanes.
    We disagree that elimination of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD
and incorporating the information as paragraph (g)(2) of this AD is
necessary. Over time we have used both formats, but most recently we
have been using the format that was utilized in the NPRM. We do not
find that there is a difference in clarity of the required actions. We
also find that the requested change does not affect the requirements

of this final rule in this case. We have not changed this AD in this
regard.

Request To Clarify ACO Branch Authority

    Boeing requested that we clarify the ACO branch that has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this group of airplanes. Boeing pointed
out that previous final rules for The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -
200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes have identified The
Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, had the authority to approve
AMOCs, even when the service bulletin was submitted for approval
through the Seattle ACO Branch. Additionally, Boeing pointed out that
previous ADs for The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -
400, and -500 series airplanes identified a Los Angeles ACO Branch
specialist in the ``Related Information'' paragraph of the proposed
rule, even when the service bulletin was submitted for approval through
the Seattle ACO Branch.
    We agree that clarification is necessary. Normally, in NPRMs for
The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500
series airplanes, we include the Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, as
the designated approval authority for AMOCs. We have updated paragraph
(j) of this AD to specify The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch. The
Seattle ACO Branch is responsible during drafting of the NPRM and final
rule of an AD for The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300,
-400, and -500 series airplanes. After publication of the final rule,
responsibility for the product is transferred to the Los Angeles ACO
Branch. Therefore, when we draft the final rule of an AD for The Boeing
Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series
airplanes, we also specify a specialist from the Los Angeles ACO
Branch. We have updated paragraph (k) of this AD to include the
responsible specialist from the Los Angeles ACO Branch.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this final rule with the changes described previously and minor
editorial changes. We have 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.
    We 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

    We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1246, Revision 1, dated
May 30, 2018. This service information describes procedures for
repetitive detailed inspections of the left and right side-strut
support fitting lugs at body station (BS) 685 with bushings installed
for any corrosion, any crack, or any severed lug; repetitive detailed
and HFEC inspections of the left and right side-strut support fitting
lugs at BS 685 with bushings removed for any corrosion or any crack;
and applicable on-condition actions. On-condition actions include,
among other things, inspections, corrosion removal, and a preventative
modification. Doing the repetitive detailed and HFEC inspections of the
side-strut support fitting lugs at BS 685 with bushings removed
terminates the repetitive detailed inspections of the side-strut
support fitting lugs at BS 685 with bushings installed. 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

    We estimate that this AD affects 302 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate 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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Repetitive detailed inspection   17 work-hours x $85 per              $0  $1,445 per          $436,390 per
 of left and right side lugs      hour = $1,445 per                        inspection cycle.   inspection cycle.
 with bushings installed.         inspection cycle.
Repetitive detailed and HFEC     29 work-hours x $85 per               0  $2,465 per          $744,430 per
 inspections of left and right    hour = $2,465 per                        inspection cycle.   inspection cycle.
 side lugs with bushings          inspection cycle.
 removed.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required. We have no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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           Labor cost                 Parts cost       Cost per product
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Up to 18 work-hour x $85 per      Unknown...........  Up to $1,530 per
 hour = $1,530 per inspection                          inspection cycle.
 cycle.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
parts cost estimates for the on-condition inspections and repairs
specified in this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe
condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in
this rulemaking action.
    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) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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):

2019-10-03 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19642; Docket No. FAA-
2018-1004; Product Identifier 2018-NM-106-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective July 11, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -
200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in
any category.
    (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
ST01219SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions
required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE
is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with
the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracks caused by corrosion of
the edge of the bore of the spot face and corrosion of the lug bore
of the body station (BS) 685 side-strut support fitting lugs. We are
issuing this AD to address cracks caused by corrosion, which could
result in sudden loss of the side-strut support fitting joint and
main landing gear attachment to the airplane, resulting in the
collapse of a main landing gear.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions for Group 7 Airplanes

    For airplanes identified as Group 7 in Boeing Service Bulletin
737-53-1246, Revision 1, dated May 30, 2018: Within 120 days after
the effective date of this AD, inspect the left and right side-strut
support fitting lugs at BS 685 and do all applicable on-condition
actions using a method approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.

(h) Required Actions for Groups 1 Through 6 Airplanes

    For airplanes identified as Groups 1 through 6 in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1246, Revision 1, dated May 30, 2018, except as
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD: At the applicable times
specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1246, Revision 1, dated May 30, 2018, do all
applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance)
in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1246, Revision 1, dated May 30, 2018.

(i) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

    (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1246, Revision 1,
dated May 30, 2018, uses the phrase ``the Revision 1 date of this
service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of
this AD.''
    (2) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1246, Revision 1, dated
May 30, 2018, specifies contacting Boeing for repair instructions or
for work instructions: This AD requires doing the repair or the work
instructions and doing applicable on-condition actions using a
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 (k) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Los Angeles 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.
    (4) Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: For service
information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD apply.
    (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the
RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is
required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and
identified figures.
    (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.

(k) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact George Garrido,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-
5232; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

(l) 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 Service Bulletin 737-53-1246, Revision 1, dated May
30, 2018.
    (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; phone:<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, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May 20, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-11790 Filed 6-5-19; 8:45 am]
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2. Tennessee does not object to the naming of Knox County, as it is consistent with our most recent recommendation and the fact that it is measuring nonattainment of the PM2.5 standard. The additional consideration of the " L" factor analysis proposed by EPA as a method to rank the emission component of the 9 factors to be considered in including or excluding counties in a given area as contributing to nonattainment, identifies several counties other than Knox as significantly contributing to nonattainment in the Knox County area. Tennessee agrees that Anderson and Loudon counties have a significant " L factor" score. However, the " urban excess" contributions should be further discussed. Blount County has an attaining PM2.5 monitor and relatively lower emissions than either Knox, Anderson or Loudon counties. In fact the reported NOx emissions are the lowest in the MSA except for Sevier County. Carbon and nitrates are identified as significant in the EPA calculated " urban excess" for the Knoxville region. The fact that nitrates are a significant component of the " urban excess" with Blount County demonstrating monitored attainment for PM2.5 does not support naming Blount county nonattainment. Tennessee agrees that there are other components of the " 9" factors that are identified as significant for Blount County in the EPA analysis. However, attainment of the standard is the true test for significant contribution. Again, Blount County has measured attainment with the PM2.5 standard and should be given due credit for this. 4 47 3. The following control measures are being considered: more stringent controls for open burning, a NOx RACT rule for portions of West Tennessee and for the Tennessee Valley connecting Chattanooga and Knoxville. Statewide anti tampering rules for vehicles have been adopted by the State Air Pollution Control Board in addition to a vehicle emission testing program in Hamilton County.

4. Tennessee recommends that Marion, Anderson, Blount, Loudon, McMinn, Roane and Sevier be classified attainment and if that is not possible, they should be designated as unclassifiable.

5. Tennessee commits to examine its counties in accordance with PM2.5 SIP requirements and further commits to prepare a SIP for the attainment of the Federal PM2.5 standards in accordance with Federal guidance and regulations. Sources will be analyzed and if additional controls are needed, they will be imposed in order to achieve the PM2.5 standards within the Federally established compliance deadlines.

EPA Response: EPA thanks the commenter for his comments regarding the designations for the PM2.5 standard. Please refer to the TSD which explains EPA's decisions on the States' recommendations.

In a February 12, 2004 letter, the State recommended that Knox, Roane, and McMinn Counties be designated nonattainment based on 2000 2002 monitoring data. The State revised its recommendation on May 7, 2004, to recommend that McMinn and Roane Counties be designated attainment due to 2001 2003 data. Therefore, the State's current recommendation for the Knoxville MSA PM2.5 nonattainment area only includes Knox County and recommends that all other MSA and adjacent counties be designated attainment. The State submitted justification for this recommendation. Union County has very small amounts of PM2.5 and precursor emissions, indicating no contribution. Therefore, EPA agrees that Union County should be designated attainment/ unclassifiable.

Comment: 1013a 45 Region: 4 State: TN Area: Knoxville, TN Comment: EPA failed to include Campbell and Union Counties ( both part of the Knoxville CMSA) in its recommended nonattainment area. These areas must be included as part of the nonattainment area.

EPA Response: In a February 12, 2004 letter, the State recommended that Knox, Roane, and McMinn Counties be designated nonattainment based on 2000 2002 monitoring data. The State revised its recommendation on May 7, 2004, to recommend that McMinn and Roane Counties be designated attainment due to 2001 2003 data. Therefore, the State's current recommendation for the Knoxville MSA PM2.5 nonattainment area only includes Knox County and recommends that all other MSA and adjacent counties be designated attainment. The State submitted justification for this recommendation. Union County has 4 48 very small amounts of PM2.5 and precursor emissions, indicating no contribution. Therefore, EPA agrees that Union County should be designated attainment/ unclassifiable. Please refer to the TSD which explains EPA's decisions on the States' recommendations.

Comment: 1073 2 Region: 4 State: TN Area: Knoxville, TN Comment: Knox County MSA:

1. Encourages EPA to include Campbell and Union Counties although neither have a monitor. In order to base the designations on the most representative data available, EPA should use the most recent ( 2003) OMB metropolitan boundary lists for its PM2.5 nonattainment boundary designations. Using the most recent statistical data is essential in order to reflect accurately current populations and the quantity emissions attributable on a per capita basis.

2. Supports EPA's inclusion of McMinn and Roane Counties in their entirety in the Knox County MSA nonattainment area. These counties are home to major sources of SO2. She would not support a partial designation of these counties. Such a designation would be inconsistent with EPA guidance and would create jurisdictional challenges.

3. Supports EPA's inclusion of Anderson, Blount, Loudon, and Sevier Counties in the Knox MSA nonattainment area. Blount County has a design value of 14.4 µ g/ m3 that is considered by many to be unhealthy. Loudon County monitor has incomplete data, but the data available showed a design value of 15.4 µ g/ m3. Sevier and Anderson Counties have extremely high volumes of traffic that undoubtedly contribute to air pollution in the area.

EPA Response: In a February 12, 2004 letter, the State recommended that Knox, Roane, and McMinn Counties be designated nonattainment based on 2000 2002 monitoring data. The State revised its recommendation on May 7, 2004, to recommend that McMinn and Roane Counties be designated attainment due to 2001 2003 data. Therefore, the State's current recommendation for the Knoxville MSA PM2.5 nonattainment area only includes Knox County and recommends that all other MSA and adjacent counties be designated attainment. The State submitted justification for this recommendation. Union County has very small amounts of PM2.5 and precursor emissions, indicating no contribution. Therefore, EPA agrees that Union County should be designated attainment/ unclassifiable. Please refer to the TSD which explains EPA's decisions on the States' recommendations. 4 49 Comment: 1074 1 Region: 4 State: TN Area: Knoxville, TN Comment: EPA's 9 factor analysis for the Knoxville area does not support including McMinn County. Not one of the nine factors included in EPA's justification supports designating McMinn County as nonattainment for PM2.5. EPA has not conducted a modeling analysis or impact studies to prove McMinn County has adverse effects on the Knox County MSA. Any designation would appear unfounded at best. McMinn County respectfully objects to EPA's designation based on the July 29, 2004 justification and requests EPA to designate McMinn county as attainment based on the 2001 2003 design value of 14.6 µ g/ m3 and significant opportunity for a lower design value.

The commenter offers the following comments on the 9 factor analysis conducted by EPA.

1. Factor 1  Emissions In the case of the Knoxville MSA, there was no monitored urban excess of sulfate, based on the information contained in the EPA supporting spreadsheet " For states PM2.5desigs urban excess data 061404. XLS." Therefore, SO2 emissions are not included in the weighted emission scores for the Knoxville Area. The conclusion that McMinn County has large SO2 emissions that contribute to the PM2.5 violations in Knoxville is not supported by Factor 1.

The weighted emission score for McMinn County NOx emissions is 4.4 out of a total emission score of 27. Therefore, the McMinn County NOx emissions are minor and cannot justify the inclusion that large NOx emissions from McMinn County contribute to violations in Knoxville.

2. Factor 2 Air Quality The 2001 2003 PM2.5 design value for McMinn County is 14.6 µ g/ m3 and is attaining the standard. In addition, the design value is trending downward. Furthermore, monitors in two other counties also attain the standard, and are not included in the modified nonattainment recommendation from EPA. Therefore, the conclusion that large SO2 and NOx emissions from McMinn County are contributing to violations in Knoxville is not supported by Factor 2.

3. Factor 3   Population Density The population and population density in a number of surrounding counties is similar to McMinn County, however these adjacent counties were not included in the modified nonattainment recommendation from EPA. Therefore, the conclusion that large SO2 and 4 50 NOx emissions from McMinn County are contributing to violations in Knoxville is not supported by Factor 3.

4. Factor 4 Traffic and Commuting Patterns EPA presented the 2002 VMT for the Knoxville MSA and Roane and McMinn counties. EPA did not present the VMT from some other adjacent counties that are contained in the EPA supporting spreadsheet. The 2002 VMT in several counties is similar to McMinn County; however these adjacent counties were not included in the modified nonattainment recommendation from EPA. Therefore, the conclusion that large SO2 and NOx emissions from McMinn County are contributing to violations in Knoxville is not supported by Factor 4.

5. Factor 5   Expected Growth The 1990 2000 population growth and percent population growth in several counties is similar to McMinn County, however these adjacent counties were not included in the modified nonattainment recommendation from EPA. Furthermore, the projected 2002 2010 population growth for McMinn County is negative, whereas the 2002 2010 projected growth in a number of other counties is positive, however, these adjacent counties were not included in the recommendation by EPA. Therefore, the conclusion that large SO2 and NOx emissions from McMinn County are contributing to violations in Knoxville is not supported by Factor 5.

6. Factor 6  Meteorology In Factor 6, EPA states meteorology did not play a significant role in the decision making process. Therefore, the conclusion that large SO2 and NOx emissions from McMinn County are contributing to violations in Knoxville is not supported by Factor 6.

7. Factor 7   Geography/ Topography In Factor 7, EPA states geography/ topography did not play a significant role in the decision making process. Therefore, the conclusion that large SO2 and NOx emissions from McMinn County are contributing to violations in Knoxville is not supported by Factor 7.

8. Factor 8   Jurisdictional Boundaries In Factor 8, EPA states jurisdictional boundaries did not play a significant role in the decision making process. Therefore, the conclusion that large SO2 and NOx from McMinn County are contributing to violations in Knoxville is not supported by Factor 8.

9. Factor 9 Level of Control of Emission Sources 4 51 In Factor 9, EPA states level of control of emission sources did not play a significant role in the decision making process. However, EPA did not consider NOx SIP call requirements on McMinn County NOx sources. EPA also did not consider the impact of the NOx SIP call emission reductions in Factor 1. Therefore, the conclusion that large SO2 and NOx from McMinn County are contributing to violations in Knoxville is not supported by Factor 9.

EPA Response: Please refer to the TSD which explains EPA's decisions on the States' recommendations.

Comment: 1076 1 Region: 4 State: TN Area: Knoxville, TN Comment: The commenter, representing ThyssenKrupp Waupaca, Inc., a facility in McMinn County, Tennessee disagrees with EPA's intended designation of McMinn County as nonattainment. Waupaca does not believe that McMinn County contributes significantly to violations of the PM2.5 NAAQS in the Knoxville MSA and should not be designated nonattainment until modeling studies show that McMinn County contributes to violations of the standard. If McMinn County is designated nonattainment for PM2.5, it will discourage the expansion of existing facilities or relocation of new facilities to McMinn County, which will deprive the county of economic stimulation, new tax income, and new jobs. A nonattainment designation will subject the county to transportation conformity requirements, which target mobile source emission issues. In addition, mobile sources may be targeted as a strategy to achieve emission reductions; however, EPA has provided little data regarding mobile source emissions from McMinn County. Also, it is likely that fine particle emissions due to mobile sources will decrease over the next few years due to cleaner fuels and cleaner vehicles. Existing regulatory programs like the NOx SIP call, the NOx RACT requirements, and others will reduce emissions in the Knoxville nonattainment area including McMinn County. Because Knoxville area emissions in McMinn County that may ( or may not) contribute to Knoxville PM2.5 violations are also likely to decrease in the next few years, McMinn County should not be designated nonattainment. Specific comments on the 9 Factor Analysis are as follows.

1. Factor 1   Emission is Areas Potentially Included Vs. Excluded from the Nonattainment Area Waupaca does not believe that EPA has proven that emissions of regulated contaminants in McMinn County at whatever levels contribute to PM2.5 violations in Knox County. Before McMinn County is designated nonattainment, modeling should be undertaken to determine if emission sources contribute to Knoxville PM2.5 violations.

2. Factor 2   Air Quality in Potentially Included Vs. Excluded Areas 4 52 The air quality in McMinn County is improving. The monitor in McMinn County is attaining and the design value and monitor value are trending downward. Knoxville MSA numbers are also trending downward. Based on this factor, McMinn County should be excluded from the Knoxville MSA nonattainment area.

3. Factor 3   Population Density and Degree Urbanization McMinn County has one of the lowest projected growth rates from 2000   2025 of any of the counties in or adjacent to the Knoxville MSA. McMinn County is not urbanized. Based on McMinn County's low population density, low degree of urbanization, and limited commercial development, this factor weighs against inclusion of McMinn County in the PM2.5 nonattainment area.

4. Factor 4 Traffic and Commuting patterns Waupaca does not believe the information provided by EPA in its 9 Facotr Analysis for the fourth factor supports EPA's proposal to designate McMinn County nonattainment. EPA fails to provide the number of McMinn County commuters who travel to Knox County and does not discuss what percentage of McMinn County's VMT are traveled on I 75 by cars not registered in McMinn County.

5. Factor 5   Expected Growth With the exception of Anderson County, McMinn County's projected twenty five year growth rate of 19.6% is the lowest of the ten counties either contained in the Knoxville MSA, designated nonattainment for ozone, or proposed as nonattainment by EPA for PM2.5.

6. Factor 6 Meteorology Waupaca urges EPA to accept Tennessee DEC's suggestion to designate McMinn County attainment, yet monitor portions of the county to determine contribution. EPA has cited no meteorological factors that support its recommendation to designate McMinn County nonattainment.

7. Factor 7 Geography/ Topography EPA shouldn't ignore the dominant geographic features, the Great Smoky Mountains and the Tennessee Valley, when analyzing the impact of emissions from McMinn County on the Knoxville MSA.

8. Factor 8 Jurisdictional boundaries McMinn County is not within the Knoxville MSA. Designating Knox County alone as nonattainment may be sufficient to address Knoxville's PM2.5 nonattainment issues, and at most, only the Knoxville MSA or CMSA counties should be designated. Therefore the 4 53 burden is on EPA to show that McMinn County contributes to Knoxville's PM2.5 nonattainment.

9. Factor 9 Level of Control of Emission Sources EPA should consider the level of control of current and future air emission sources in McMinn County. The NOx SIP call and NOx RACT requirements will lead to further reductions in PM2.5 emissions. Also, the Waupaca facility has recently installed state ofthe art BACT emission controls.

EPA Response: Please refer to the TSD which explains EPA's decisions on the States' recommendations.

Comment: 1075 1 Region: 4 State: TN Area: Knoxville, TN Comment: The commenter believes that EPA's analysis of Factor 1 for McMinn County is flawed because it is based on 2001 emissions that are much greater than actual McMinn County 2001 emissions. Bowater has reviewed the point source emissions for McMinn County that were used by EPA. It has identified seven sources at the Bowater facility whose 2001 actual emissions are much less than those listed in the National Emission Inventory used by EPA. Bowater notes that the McMinn County 2001 emissions included in Factor 1 are not representative because the Bowater 2001 actual emissions are overstated. Bowater then recalculated the weighted emissions scores for each county. The commenter notes that the Bowater facility has recently installed low NOx burners on two power boilers at the facility to comply with the NOx SIP Call. These burners will reduce NOx emissions by approximately 900 additional tons per year. Therefore, based on the corrected 2001 actual emissions and the further reductions at the Bowater facility, the commenter requests that EPA revise its proposed designation accordingly.

EPA Response: Please refer to the TSD which explains EPA's decisions on the States' recommendations.