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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2019-0101]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Sail Grand Prix 2019 Practice Days Safety Zone for
Sailing Vessels; San Francisco, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the
navigable waters of San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, CA in support
of the Practice Periods for Sail Grand Prix on April 30, 2019 and May
3, 2019. This safety zone ensures the safety of mariners transiting the
area from the dangers accompanying high-speed sailing activities
associated with the Sail Grand Prix sailing vessels. Unauthorized
persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting
through, or remaining in the safety zone without permission from the
Captain of the Port San Francisco or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective on April 30, 2019 and May 3, 2019,
between 10:30 a.m. and approximately 4:00 p.m. each day.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2019-0101 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
call or email Lieutenant Emily K. Rowan, U.S. Coast Guard District 11,
Sector San Francisco, at<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
TFR Temporary Final Rule
Sec.  Section
COTP Captain of the Port
PATCOM Patrol Commander
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to

authority under section 4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
(5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule
without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency for
good cause finds that those procedures are ``impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not
publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this
rule. The Coast Guard received initial notice of this event on October
12, 2018, but Sail Grand Prix Practice Day dates and details were not
finalized until March 2019. Because these imperative details had not
been finalized, it would have been impractical to publish this rule for
public comment.
    For similar reasons as those stated above, under 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this
rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal
Register.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034 (formerly codified at 33 U.S.C. 1231). The COTP San Francisco has
determined that the high-speed sailing activities associated with the
Sail Grand Prix sailing vessels during the Practice Periods on April
30, 2019 and May 3, 2019, will present a safety concern for other
vessels within the practice course. This rule is needed to keep persons
and vessels transiting the area away from sailing race vessels, which
exhibit unpredictable maneuverability and have a demonstrated
likelihood for capsizing during the simulation of racing scenarios. The
safety zone will help prevent injuries that may be caused upon impact
by these fast-moving vessels. The provisions of this temporary safety
zone will not apply to anchored vessels, nor will it exempt racing
vessels from any Federal, state or local laws or regulations, including
Nautical Rules of the Road.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from 10:30 a.m. to
approximately 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2019 and 10:30 a.m. to
approximately 4:00 p.m. on May 3, 2019, or as announced by Broadcast
Notice to Mariners. The safety zone will encompass all navigable waters
of the San Francisco Bay, from surface to bottom, within the area
formed by connecting the following latitude and longitude points in the
following order: 37[deg]49'19'' N, 122[deg]27'19'' W; thence to
37[deg]49'28'' N, 122[deg]25'52'' W; thence to 37[deg]48'49'' N,
122[deg]25'45'' W; thence to 37[deg]48'42'' N, 122[deg]27'00'' W;
thence to 37[deg]48'51'' N, 122[deg]27'14'' W and thence to the point
of beginning. The safety zone will temporarily restrict vessel traffic
adjacent to the city of San Francisco waterfront in the vicinity of the
Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island and prohibit vessels and persons
not participating in the race event from entering the dedicated race
area. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone
without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated
representative.
    On October 12, 2018 the LeadDog Marketing Corporation notified the
Coast Guard that they plan to conduct the ``Sail Grand Prix 2019'' in
San Francisco Bay. Sail Grand Prix 2019 is a sailing league featuring
world-class sailors racing 50-foot foiling catamarans. The inaugural
season started in February 2019 in five iconic cities throughout the
world, traveling to San Francisco Bay in May 2019. LeadDog Marketing
Corporation has applied for a Marine Event Permit to hold the Sail
Grand Prix 2019 race event on the waters of San Francisco Bay in
California. The Coast Guard has not approved the Marine Event Permit
and is still evaluating the application. A separate notice of proposed
rulemaking was issued on March 12, 2019 under docket number USCG-2019-
0010 with respect to a special local regulation that would address the
race periods.
    The San Francisco Grand Prix 2019 event will include two official
practice days which are scheduled to take place on April 30, 2019 and
May 3, 2019, and during these practice days the race footprint will be
established as a safety zone between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and
approximately 4:00 p.m. or as announced by Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders and we discuss
First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the fact that the
safety zone is limited in duration and is to a narrowly tailored
geographic area. In addition, although this rule restricts access to
the waters encompassed by the safety zone, it will not have a
significant negative impact because the San Francisco Waterfront will
not be impacted and vessels will be authorized to transit along the San
Francisco Waterfront normally, without the need to request permission
pursuant to this rule. Additionally, the local waterway users will be
notified via advance public Broadcast Notice to Mariners to ensure that
they can plan accordingly. The entities most likely to be affected are
commercial vessels and pleasure craft engaged in recreational
activities.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    This rule may affect owners and operators of commercial vessels and
pleasure craft engaged in recreational activities and sightseeing.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in V.A.
above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator. As stated above, the safety zone will be
limited in duration, and even while the safety zone is in effect,
vessel traffic will be able to pass safely through waters outside the
safety zone. The maritime public will be advised in advance of this
safety zone via Broadcast Notice to Mariners so they can plan
accordingly.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental

jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please contact the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule would not result
in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the
Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is
one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively
have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves
a safety zone of limited size and duration. Normally such actions are
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A
preliminary Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this
determination is available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the
discovery of a significant environmental impact from this rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T11-971 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T11-971   Safety Zone; Sail Grand Prix 2019 Practice Days,
San Francisco, CA.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable
waters of the San Francisco Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed by
a line connecting the following points beginning at: 37[deg]49'19'' N,
122[deg]27'19'' W; thence to 37[deg]49'28'' N, 122[deg]25'52'' W;
thence to 37[deg]48'49'' N, 122[deg]25'45'' W; thence to 37[deg]48'42''
N, 122[deg]27'00'' W; thence to 37[deg]48'51'' N, 122[deg]27'14'' W and
thence to the point of beginning.
    (b) Enforcement period. The zone described in paragraph (a) of this
section will be enforced from 10:30 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m.
on April 30 and May 3, 2019. The Captain of the Port (COTP) San
Francisco will notify the maritime community of periods during which
these zones will be enforced via Notice to Mariners in accordance with
Sec.  165.7.
    (c) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following
definitions apply:
    (1) Patrol Commander or PATCOM means a Coast Guard Patrol
Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other
officer, or a Federal, State, or local officer designated by the COTP
San Francisco, to assist in the enforcement of the safety zone.
    (2) Designated representative means a Coast Guard PATCOM, including
a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer on a Coast
Guard vessel or a Federal, State, or local officer designated by or
assisting the COTP in the enforcement of the safety zone.
    (d) Regulations. (1) Under the general regulations in subpart C of
this part, the safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as
may be permitted by the COTP or a designated representative. Entering
into, transiting through, or anchoring within this safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or a designated
representative.
    (2) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone must contact the COTP or a designated representative to obtain
permission to do so. Vessel operators given permission to enter or
operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to
them by the COTP or a designated representative. Persons and vessels
may request permission to enter the safety zones on VHF-23A or through
the 24-hour Command Center at telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: April 24, 2019.
Marie B. Byrd,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, San Francisco.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Sunshine Act Meeting.

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the
Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the Securities
and Exchange Commission Investor Advisory Committee will hold an Open
Meeting on Monday, October 5, 2009, in the Multipurpose Room, L-006.
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and will be open to the public, with
seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open at 8:30
a.m. Visitors will be subject to security checks.
    On September 15, 2009, the Commission issued notice of the
Committee meeting (Release No. 33-9064), indicating that the meeting is
open to the public and inviting the public to submit written comments
to the Committee. This Sunshine Act notice is being issued because a
majority of the Commission may attend the meeting. The agenda for the
meeting includes: (i) A presentation by SEC staff of potential
Commission initiatives; (ii) description of the composition and purpose
of the Committee's subcommittees; (iii) consideration of a Committee
recusal policy; (iv) reports from the Committee's subcommittees; and
(v) discussion of next steps for the Committee, including regarding SEC
resources.
    For further information, please contact the Office of the Secretary
at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: September 21, 2009.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-23016 Filed 9-21-09; 4:15 pm]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER11-3417-000]

Alta Wind VIII, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-
Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Alta Wind VIII, LLC's application for market-based rate authority, with
an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a
request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a
copy of that document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is May 12, 2011.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also 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>.

    Dated: April 22, 2011.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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AGENDA

FIFRA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL (SAP)

OPEN MEETING

December 4 -7, 2007

FIFRA SAP WEB SITE http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/sap/

OPP Docket Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>

Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0934

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Crowne Plaza - Washington National Airport

1489 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, VA 22202

Interpretation of the Ecological Significance of Atrazine Stream-Water
Concentrations Using a Statistically-Designed Monitoring Program

Please note that all times are approximate.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

8:30 A.M.	Opening of Meeting and Administrative Procedures – Jim
Downing, Designated Federal Official, Office of Science Coordination and
Policy, EPA

8:40 A.M. 	Introduction and Identification of Panel Members - Steven G.
Heeringa, Ph.D., FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel Chair

8:50 A.M.	Welcome and Opening Remarks – Bill Jordan, Office of
Pesticide Programs, EPA

8:55 A.M.	Goals and Objectives – Donald Brady, Acting Director,
Environmental Fate and Effects Division, Office of Pesticide Programs

9:15 P.M.	Introduction and Background – Stephanie Irene, Ph.D.,
Environmental Fate and Effects Division, Office of Pesticide Programs

9:45 A.M	Public Comment

10:30 A.M.	Break

10:45 A.M.	Public Comment cont’d

12:30 P.M.	Lunch

1:30 P.M.	Use of a Community Simulation Model for Extrapolation of
Atrazine Levels of Concern Among Exposure Time-Series – Russell
Erickson, Ph.D., Mid-Continent Ecology Division, Office of Research and
Development

2:15 P.M.	Charge Question 1

3:30 P.M.	Break

3:45 P.M.	Charge Question 2

5:30 P.M.	Adjournment

AGENDA

FIFRA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL (SAP)

OPEN MEETING

December 4-7, 2007

FIFRA SAP WEB SITE http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/sap/

OPP Docket Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>

Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0934

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Crowne Plaza - Washington National Airport

1489 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, VA 22202

Interpretation of the Ecological Significance of Atrazine Stream-Water
Concentrations Using a Statistically-Designed Monitoring Program

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

8:30 A.M.	Opening of Meeting and Administrative Procedures – Jim
Downing, Designated Federal Official, Office of Science Coordination and
Policy, EPA

8:40 A.M.	Introduction and Identification of Panel Members -- Steven G.
Heeringa, Ph.D., FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel Chair

8:50 A.M.	Follow-up From Previous Day’s Meeting – Atrazine Team,
Environmental Fate and Effects Division, Office of Pesticide Programs

9:15 A.M.	Charge Question 3

10:15 A.M.	Break

10:30 A.M.	Charge Question 4

12:00 P.M.	Lunch

1:00 P.M.	Charge Question 5

2:00 P.M.	Monitoring Study Design and Results – Nelson Thurman, M.S.,
Environmental Fate and Effects Division, Office of Pesticide Programs

2:45 P.M.	Statistical Design and Results – Tony Olsen, Ph.D., Western
Ecology Division, Office of Research and Development

3:30 P.M.	Break

3:45 P.M.	Uncertainty Analysis – Mark Corbin, M.S., Environmental Fate
and Effects Division, Office of Pesticide Programs

4:30 P.M.	Charge Question 6

5:30 P.M.	Adjournment

AGENDA

FIFRA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL (SAP)

OPEN MEETING

December 4-7, 2007

FIFRA SAP WEB SITE http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/sap/

OPP Docket Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>

Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0934

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Crowne Plaza - Washington National Airport

1489 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, VA 22202

Interpretation of the Ecological Significance of Atrazine Stream-Water
Concentrations Using a Statistically-Designed Monitoring Program

Thursday, December 6, 2007

8:30 A.M.	Opening of Meeting and Administrative Procedures – Jim
Downing, Designated Federal Official, Office of Science Coordination and
Policy, EPA

8:40 A.M.	Introduction and Identification of Panel Members -- Steven G.
Heeringa, Ph.D., FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel Chair

8:50 A.M.	Follow-up From Previous Day’s Meeting – Atrazine Team,
Environmental Fate and Effects Division, Office of Pesticide Programs

9:15 A.M.	Charge Question 7

10:15 A.M.	Break

10:30 A.M.	Charge Question 8

12:00 P.M. 	Lunch

1:00 P.M.	Charge Question 9

2:00 P.M.	Where Are the Waters That Are Exceeding Effects-based Atrazine
Thresholds – Nelson Thurman, M.S., Environmental Fate and Effects
Division, Office of Pesticide Programs

2:45 P.M.	Break

3:00 P.M.	Charge Question 10

4:15 P.M.	Charge Question 11

5:30 P.M.	Adjournment

AGENDA

FIFRA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL (SAP)

OPEN MEETING

December 4-7, 2007

FIFRA SAP WEB SITE http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/sap/

OPP Docket Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>

Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0934

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Crowne Plaza - Washington National Airport

1489 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, VA 22202

Interpretation of the Ecological Significance of Atrazine Stream-Water
Concentrations Using a Statistically-Designed Monitoring Program

Friday, December 7, 2007

8:30 A.M.	Opening of Meeting and Administrative Procedures – Jim
Downing, Designated Federal Official, Office of Science Coordination and
Policy, EPA

8:40 A.M.	Introduction and Identification of Panel Members -- Steven G.
Heeringa, Ph.D., FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel Chair

8:50 A.M.	Follow-up From Previous Day’s Meeting – Atrazine Team,
Environmental Fate and Effects Division, Office of Pesticide Programs

9:15 A.M.	Continued Panel Discussion (as needed)

10:15 A.M.	Break

10:30 A.M.	Continued Panel Discussion (as needed)

12:00 P.M.	Lunch

1:15 P.M.	Continued Panel Discussion (as needed)

2:45 P.M.	Break

3:00 P.M. 	Continued Panel Discussion (as needed)

4:30 P.M. 	Adjournment

Please be advised that agenda times are approximate; when the discussion
for one topic is completed, discussions for the next topic will begin.
For further information, please contact the Designated Federal Official
for this meeting, Jim Downing, via telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (202)
564-8382; or email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Approval of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on
a Short Form Environmental Assessment (EA); Quad City International
Airport; Moline, IL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Approval of Documents.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this
notice to advise the public of the approval of a Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) on an Environmental Assessment for proposed
Federal actions at Quad City International Airport, Moline, Illinois.
The FONSI specifies that the proposed federal actions and local
development projects are consistent with existing environmental
policies and objectives as set forth in the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 and will not significantly affect the quality of the
environment.
    A description of the proposed Federal actions is: (a) To issue an
environmental finding to allow approval of the Airport Layout Plan
(ALP) for the development items listed below.
    The items in the local airport development project are to:
Construct hangar, apron, connecting taxiways, entrance road, auto
parking lot, fuel farm and dispenser, extend utilities and relocate the
Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS), all including necessary
lighting, grading and drainage.
    Copies of the environmental decision and the Short Form EA are
available for public information review during regular business hours
at the following locations:
    1. Quad City International Airport, 2200 69th Avenue, Moline, IL
61265.
    2. Division of Aeronautics-Illinois Department of Transportation,
One Langhorne Bond Drive, Capital Airport, Springfield, IL 62707.
    3. Federal Aviation Administration, Chicago Airports District
Office, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 320, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy B. Hanson, Environmental
Protection Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Chicago
Airports District Office, Room 320, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des
Plaines, Illinois 60018. Ms. Hanson can be contacted at<PHONE_NUMBER>
(voice),<PHONE_NUMBER> (facsimile) or by e-mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois, on April 30, 2008.
Mia Ratcliff,
Acting Manager, Chicago Airports District Office, FAA, Great Lakes
Region.
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Decision XVII/5: Essential-use nominations for Parties not operating
under

paragraph 1 of Article 5 for controlled substances for 2006 and 2007

Noting with appreciation the work done by the Technology and Economic
Assessment Panel and its Medical Technical Options Committee,

Noting with appreciation the progress made since the adoption of
decision XV/5 by Parties not operating under paragraph 1 of Article 5 of
the Montreal Protocol in establishing a certain date by which they will
cease submitting nominations for metered-dose inhalers where the sole
active ingredient is salbutamol,

Recalling paragraph 6 of decision XV/5 relating to the phase-out of
chlorofluorocarbons for metered-dose inhalers where the active
ingredient is not solely salbutamol,

1. To authorize the levels of production and consumption for 2006 and
2007 necessary to satisfy essential uses of chlorofluorocarbons for
metered-dose inhalers for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease as specified in the annex to the present decision;

2. That Parties not operating under paragraph 1 of Article 5 of the
Montreal Protocol, when licensing, authorizing, or allocating
essential-use exemptions for chlorofluorocarbons for a manufacturer,
shall take into account pre- and post-1996 stocks of controlled
substances as described in paragraph 1 (b) of decision IV/25, such that
no more than a one-year operational supply is maintained by that
manufacturer;

3. With reference to paragraph 6 of decision XV/5, to request that
Parties not operating under paragraph 1 of Article 5 of the Montreal
Protocol submit a date to the Ozone Secretariat prior to the Eighteenth
Meeting of the Parties by which time a regulation or regulations to
determine the non-essentiality of the vast majority of
chlorofluorocarbons for metered-dose inhalers where the active
ingredient is not solely salbutamol will have been proposed;

Annex

Essential-use nominations for 2006 and 2007 of chlorofluorocarbons for

metered-dose inhalers approved by the Seventeenth Meeting of the Parties

(metric tonnes)

Party		2006	2007

	Amount nominated	Amount approved	Amount nominated	Amount approved

European Community	539	539	-	-

Russian Federation	400	400	243	243

United States of America	1702	1100	1493	1000


[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 136 (Friday, July 15, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41693-41696]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17802]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

Docket No. USCG-2011-0584]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Truman-Hobbs Alteration of the Elgin Joliet &
Eastern Railroad Drawbridge; Illinois River, Morris, IL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the
Illinois River near Morris, Illinois. This zone is intended to restrict
vessels from a portion of the Illinois River due to the Truman-Hobbs
alteration of the Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railroad

Drawbridge. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect the
surrounding public and vessels from the hazards associated with the
alteration of the Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railroad Drawbridge.

DATES: This rule is effective in the CFR on July 15, 2011 through 7
a.m. on July 16, 2011. This rule is effective with actual notice for
purposes of enforcement at 7 a.m. on July 8, 2011. This rule will
remain in effect through 7 a.m. on July 16, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0584 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0584 in the
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``search.'' They are also available
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30),
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, contact or e-mail BM1 Adam Kraft, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Lake Michigan, at<PHONE_NUMBER> or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you
have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when an agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under U.S.C. 553 (b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because waiting for a notice and comment
period to run would be impracticable and contrary to the public
interest in that it would prevent the Coast Guard from protecting the
public and vessels on navigable waters.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. For the reasons discussed in the
preceding paragraph, a 30-day notice period would be impracticable and
contrary to the public interest.

Background and Purpose

    The Truman-Hobbs alteration of the Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railroad
Drawbridge will begin on July 08, 2011. This temporary safety zone is
necessary to protect vessels from the hazards associated with those
alteration efforts. The falling debris associated with the removal and
replacement of the bridge spans poses a serious risk of injury to
persons and property. As such, the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake
Michigan, has determined that the alteration project of the Elgin
Joliet & Eastern Railroad Drawbridge poses significant risks to public
safety and property and that a safety zone is necessary.

Discussion of Rule

    The safety zone will encompass all U.S. navigable waters of the
Illinois River in the vicinity of the Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railroad
Drawbridge between Mile Marker 270.1 and Mile Marker 271.5 of the
Illinois River in Morris, IL. [DATUM: NAD 83].
    All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her
designated representative. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within
the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her designated representative.
The Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her designated
representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order. It is not ``significant'' under the
regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS). We conclude that this rule is not a significant
regulatory action because we anticipate that it will have minimal
impact on the economy, will not interfere with other agencies, will not
adversely alter the budget of any grant or loan recipients, and will
not raise any novel legal or policy issues. The safety zone around the
bridge project will be relatively small and exist for relatively short
duration. Thus, restrictions on vessel movement within that particular
area are expected to be minimal. Under certain conditions, moreover,
vessels may still transit through the safety zone when permitted by the
Captain of the Port.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule will have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields,
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
    This rule will affect the following entities, some of which might
be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor on a portion of the Illinois River between 7 a.m. on
July 08, 2011 and 7 a.m. on July 16, 2011.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This
rule will only be enforced while unsafe conditions exist. Vessel
traffic will be minimal due to the public and commercial outreach that
has been made the by D8 Bridge Branch over the last 18 months.
    In the event that this temporary safety zone affects shipping,
commercial vessels may request permission from the Captain of The Port,
Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her designated representative to
transit through the safety zone. The Coast Guard will give notice to
the public via a Broadcast to Mariners that the regulation is in
effect.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they could better evaluate
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. Small
businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who
enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal

regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in
this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not affect a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not concern an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
this action is one of a category of actions which do not individually
or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment.
This rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph
(34)(g), of the Instruction. This rule involves the establishment of a
safety zone and is therefore categorically excluded under paragraph
34(g) of the Instruction.
    A final environmental analysis checklist and categorical exclusion
determination are available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR Part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703;
50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub.
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0584 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0584  Safety Zone; Truman-Hobbs alteration of the Elgin
Joliet & Eastern Railroad Drawbridge, Morris, Illinois.

    (a) Location. The safety zone will encompass all U.S. navigable
waters of the Illinois River in the vicinity of the Elgin Joliet &
Eastern Railroad Drawbridge between Mile Marker 270.1 and Mile Marker
271.5 of the Illinois River in Morris, IL. [DATUM: NAD 83].
    (b) Effective and enforcement period. This rule is effective and
will be enforced from 7 a.m. on July 8, 2011 until 7 a.m. on July 16,
2011. If the alteration project is completed before July 16, 2011, the
Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her designated
representative, may suspend the enforcement of this safety zone.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within
this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her designated representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be

permitted by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or
her on-scene representative.
    (3) The ``designated representative'' of the Captain of the Port,
Sector Lake Michigan, is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty
officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake
Michigan, to act on his or her behalf. The designated representative of
the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, will be on land in the
vicinity of the safety zone and will have constant communications with
the involved safety vessels that will be provided by the contracting
company, James McHugh Construction, and will have communications with a
D8 Bridge Branch representative, who will be on scene as well.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone shall contact the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or
his or her designated representative to obtain permission to do so. The
Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her designated
representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel operators
given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply
with all directions given to them by the Captain of the Port, Sector
Lake Michigan, or his or her designated representative.

    Dated: July 1, 2011.
M.W. Sibley,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan.
[FR Doc. 2011-17802 Filed 7-14-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 234 (Tuesday, December 7, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 75932-75934]
[FR Doc No: 2010-30614]

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

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Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 234 / Tuesday, December 7, 2010 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-1192; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-020-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate
No. A-815 Formerly Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.)
Model DHC-3 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed AD would require repetitively
inspecting the elevator control tabs for discrepancies and, if any
discrepancies are found, taking necessary corrective actions to bring
all discrepancies within acceptable tolerances. This proposed AD
results from an evaluation of revisions to the manufacturer's
maintenance manual that adds new repetitive inspections of the elevator
control tabs. To require compliance with these inspections for U.S.
owners and operators we are proposing the inspections through the
rulemaking process. We are proposing this AD to add new repetitive
inspections of the elevator control tabs. If these inspections are not
done, excessive free-play in the elevator control tabs could develop.
This condition could lead to loss of tab control linkage and severe
elevator flutter. Such elevator flutter could lead to possible loss of
control.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 21,
2011.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For information about the revisions to the FAA-approved
maintenance/inspection program identified in this proposed AD, contact
Viking Air Ltd., 9574 Hampden Road, Sidney, BC Canada V8L 5V5;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet: http://www.vikingair.com. You may
review copies of the referenced revisions at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Duckett, Aerospace Engineer,
New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (516)
794-5531; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2010-1192;
Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-020-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    Viking Aircraft Limited has issued revisions to the DHC-3 Otter
maintenance manual (PSM No. 1-3-2) to add a new inspection of the
elevator control tabs every 100 hours time-in-service. To require
compliance with these inspections for U.S. owners and operators the
inspection must be mandated through the rulemaking process.
    These inspections, if not done, could result in excessive free-play
in the elevator control tabs. This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to loss of tab control linkage and severe
elevator flutter. Such elevator flutter could lead to possible loss of
control.
    We are continuing to evaluate the cause of the unsafe condition
identified in this proposed AD to enable us to obtain better insight
into the nature, cause, and extent of excessive free-play in the
elevator control tabs. Based on this evaluation, we may consider
further rulemaking.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the elevator
control tabs for discrepancies and, if any discrepancies are found,
taking necessary corrective actions to bring all discrepancies within
acceptable tolerances.
    We are also proposing a reporting requirement requesting
information when the total maximum free play of the elevator servo tab
and trim tab relative to the elevator exceeds 1.0 degree (this is equal
to a maximum displacement of 0.070'' at the trailing edge of the servo
tab). Collecting this information will help us better understand the
service history related to

excessive free-play in the elevator control tabs for various Model DHC-
3 engine configurations.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 65 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
             Action                    Labor cost            Parts cost      Cost per product      operators
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Inspection.....................  1 work-hour x $85 per   Not applicable...  $85 per            $5,525 per
                                  hour = $85 per                             inspection cycle.  inspection
                                  inspection cycle.                                             cycle.
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     We estimate the following costs to do any necessary follow-on
actions that would be required based on the results of the proposed
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that
may need this repair/replacement:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Parts     Cost per
                    Action                                      Labor cost                     cost     product
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Minimum repair................................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85..........        $50       $135
Moderate repair...............................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255........        150        405
Maximum repair................................  6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510........        450        960
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

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

Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate No. A-815 Formerly Held by
Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.): Docket No. FAA-2010-1192;
Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-020-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by January 21, 2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Viking Air Limited (type certificate No.
A-815 formerly held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Model
DHC-3 airplanes, all serial numbers, that:
    (1) do not have the new elevator servo tab and redundant control
linkage installed according to Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
No. SA01059SE; and
    (2) are certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport
Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls.

Unsafe Condition

    (e) This AD results from an evaluation of revisions to the
manufacturer's maintenance manual that adds new repetitive
inspections to the elevator control tabs. To require compliance with
these inspections for U.S. owners and operators we are mandating
these inspections through the rulemaking process. We are issuing
this AD to add new repetitive inspections of the elevator control
tabs. If these inspections are not done, excessive free-play in the
elevator control tabs could develop. This condition could lead to
loss of tab control linkage and severe elevator flutter. Such
elevator flutter could lead to possible loss of control.

Compliance

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

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           Actions                 Compliance            Procedures
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(1) Inspect the elevator      Initially within the  Following DHC-3
 control tabs for              next 50 hours time-   Otter Temporary
 discrepancies.                in-service (TIS)      Revisions No. 18,
                               after the effective   No. 19, and No. 20,
                               date of this AD.      all dated December
                               Repetitively          5, 2008.
                               thereafter inspect
                               at intervals not to
                               exceed 100 hours
                               TIS.
(2) If any discrepancies are  Before further        Following DHC-3
 found during any inspection   flight after any      Otter Temporary
 required in paragraph         inspection in which   Revisions No. 18,
 (f)(1) of this AD, take       discrepancies are     No. 19, and No. 20,
 necessary corrective          found.                all dated December
 actions to bring all                                5, 2008.
 discrepancies within
 acceptable tolerances.
(3) If, during any            Within 30 days after  Use the form (Figure
 inspection required in        the inspection. We    1 of this AD) and
 paragraph (f)(1) of this      are collecting        submit it to FAA,
 AD, the total maximum free    these inspection      Small Airplane
 play of the elevator servo    results for 24        Directorate, Attn:
 tab and trim tab relative     months after the      Jim Rutherford, 901
 to the elevator exceeds 1.0   effective date of     Locust, Room 301,
 degree (this is equal to a    this AD. The          Kansas City,
 maximum displacement of       reporting             Missouri 64106.
 0.070'' at the trailing       requirements of
 edge), report the results     this AD are no
 of the inspection to the      longer required
 FAA. The Office of            after that time.
 Management and Budget (OMB)
 approved the information
 collection requirements
 contained in this
 regulation under the
 provisions of the Paperwork
 Reduction Act of 1980 (44
 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and
 assigned OMB Control Number
 2120-0056.
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                        Docket No. FAA-2010-1192
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Airplane Serial Number:
Time-in-Service (TIS) of Airplane:
Airplane Engine Type/Model Number/Series Number:
TIS of Airplane When Current Engine was Installed:
Date When Current Engine was Installed:
STC Number that Installed Current Engine (if applicable):
Out of Tolerance Recording:
Corrective Action Taken:
Any Additional Information (Optional):
Name:
Telephone and/or Email Address:
Date:
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    Send report to: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; facsimile:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Figure 1

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (g)(1) The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance
with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or
local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your Principal
Maintenance Inspector or Principal Avionics Inspector, as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight
Standards District Office.

Related Information

    (h) For more information about this AD, contact George Duckett,
Aerospace Engineer, New York ACO, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (516)
794-5531; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (i) To get information about the revisions to the maintenance
program identified in this proposed AD, contact Viking Air Ltd.,
9574 Hampden Road, Sidney, BC Canada V8L 5V5; telephone: (800) 663-
8444; Internet: http://www.vikingair.com. You may review copies of
the referenced revision at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 1, 2010.
Christina L. Marsh,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-30614 Filed 12-6-10; 8:45 am]
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