[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 221 (Thursday, November 17, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68889-68891]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24988]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0984; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00236-T;
Amendment 39-22207; AD 2022-21-08]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Embraer S.A. Model EMB-545 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
an error that was detected in the airplane takeoff configuration
warning logic. The error prevents the system from sounding an aural
alert ``No Takeoff Trim'' for the flightcrew. This AD requires the
installation of a new software version of engine indication and crew
alert system (EICAS), as specified in an Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de
Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC) AD, which is incorporated by
reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective December 22, 2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 22,
2022.

ADDRESSES:
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0984; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact ANAC, Aeronautical Products Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua
Dr. Orlando Feirabend Filho, 230--Centro Empresarial Aquarius--Torre
B--Andares 14 a 18, Parque Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246-190--
S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos--SP, Brazil; telephone 55 (12) 3203-
6600; email anac.gov.br">[email protected]anac.gov.br; website anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this
IBR material on the ANAC website at sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/
DA/DAE.asp.
     You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-0984.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Embraer S.A.
Model EMB-545 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
July 29, 2022 (87 FR 45707). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022-02-02,
effective February 23, 2022, issued by ANAC, which is the aviation
authority for Brazil (referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI
states that an error was detected in the airplane takeoff configuration
warning logic. The error prevents the system from sounding an aural
alert ``No Takeoff Trim'' for the flightcrew, if the pitch trim is in a
position that would not allow a safe takeoff (positioned out of the
green band indication).
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require installation of a new
software version of EICAS, as specified in ANAC

AD 2022-02-02. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the lack of sound
aural alert ``No Takeoff Trim'' to the flightcrew on a possibly
misconfigured airplane, which could result in loss of airplane
controllability.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0984.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product.
Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in
the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any
operator.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    ANAC AD 2022-02-02 specifies procedures for installation of a new
software version of EICAS.
    This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 41 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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3.5 work-hours x $85 per hour * = $297.50....................  ...............         $297.50       $12,197.50
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* The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates for the parts specified in this
  AD.

    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the cost estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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:

2022-21-08 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39-22207; Docket No. FAA-2022-
0984; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00236-T.

(a) Effective Date

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

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model EMB-545 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in Ag[ecirc]ncia
Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC) AD 2022-02-02,
effective February 23, 2022 (ANAC AD 2022-02-02).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an error that was detected in the
airplane takeoff configuration warning logic. The error prevents the
system from sounding an aural alert ``No Takeoff Trim'' for the
flightcrew, if the pitch trim is in a position that would not allow
a safe takeoff (positioned out of the green band indication). The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the lack of sound aural alert ``No
Takeoff Trim'' to the flightcrew on a possibly misconfigured
airplane, which could result in loss of airplane controllability.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply
with all required

actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with,
ANAC AD 2022-02-02.

(h) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2022-02-02

    (1) Where ANAC AD 2022-02-02 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The ``Alternative methods of compliance (AMOC)'' section of
ANAC AD 2022-02-02 does not apply to this AD.
    (3) Where paragraph (b) of ANAC AD 2022-02-02 specifies
acceptable higher software versions, replace ``For higher software
versions, use the applicable Service Bulletin recommended by the
Manufacturer'' with ``For higher software versions, use the
applicable Service Bulletin approved by ANAC and recommended by the
Manufacturer.''

(i) No Reporting Required

    Although the service information referenced in ANAC AD 2022-02-
02 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this
AD does not include that requirement.

(j) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified
in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or ANAC; or ANAC's authorized Designee. If
approved by the ANAC Designee, the approval must include the
Designee's authorized signature.

(k) Additional Information

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

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC)
AD 2022-02-02, effective February 23, 2022.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For ANAC AD 2022-02-02, contact ANAC, Aeronautical Products
Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua Dr. Orlando Feirabend Filho, 230--
Centro Empresarial Aquarius--Torre B--Andares 14 a 18, Parque
Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246-190--S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos
Campos--SP, Brazil; telephone 55 (12) 3203-6600; email
anac.gov.br">[email protected]anac.gov.br; website anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this ANAC AD
on the ANAC website at sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/DAE.asp.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on October 3, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 223 (Friday, November 18, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 81858]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27730]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Thirteenth RTCA SC-228 Focused Plenary

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

ACTION: Thirteenth RTCA SC-228 Focused Plenary.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a
meeting of Thirteenth RTCA SC-228 Focused Plenary.

DATES: The meeting will be held December 15, 2016 01:00 p.m.-03:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at: Virtual Plenary ONLY: Join at
the following link: https://rtca.webex.com/rtca/j.php?MTID=mb1dbe3316d05f4fe854eff1b0986530b.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Al Secen at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or 202-
330-0647, or The RTCA Secretariat, 1150 18th Street NW., Suite 910,
Washington, DC, 20036, or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax at (202)
833-9434, or Web site at http://www.rtca.org.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App.), notice is
hereby given for a meeting of the Thirteenth RTCA SC-228 Focused
Plenary. The agenda will include the following:

Thursday, December 15, 2016-1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1. Welcome/Introductions/Administrative Remarks/SC-228 Participation
Guidelines
    a. Reading of the Public Announcement by the DFO
    b. Reading of the RTCA Proprietary References Policy
2. Agenda Overview
    a. Adopt Meeting Minutes from Plenary #12
3. Determine approval of WG-1 DAA MOPS
    a. DAA MOPS Document Approval
    b. Air-to-Air Radar MOPS Document Approval
4. Adjourn

    Attendance is open to the interested public but limited to space
availability. With the approval of the chairman, members of the public
may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons wishing to present
statements or obtain information should contact the person listed in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Members of the public may
present a written statement to the committee at any time.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 14, 2016.
Mohannad Dawoud,
Management & Program Analyst, Partnership Contracts Branch, ANG-A17
NextGen, Procurement Services Division, Federal Aviation
Administration.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 94 (Monday, May 16, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 28221]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11915]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 199-205]

South Carolina Public Service Authority; Notice of Meeting

    On May 6, 2011, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
contacted Commission staff regarding a meeting with South Carolina
Public Service Authority (SCPSA), licensee for the Santee-Cooper
Hydroelectric Project No. 199, and staff to discuss what is needed to
complete formal consultation for shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser
brevirostrum) under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
Accordingly, Commission staff will meet with representatives of NMFS
and SCPSA, the Commission's non-Federal representative for the Santee-
Cooper Project, on Thursday, May 26, 2011. The meeting will start at 9
a.m. at NMFS' office at 253 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida.
All local, State, and Federal agencies, and interested parties, are
hereby invited to attend and observe this meeting. Questions concerning
the meeting should be directed to Dr. Stephania Bolder of NMFS at (727)
824-5312.

    Dated: May 10, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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  Appendix A:

Information Collection Requests Associated with the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

May 2023

List of Rulemakings Associated with the GHGRP Title OMB Control Number Agency Tracking Number Information Collection Request for the GHGRP 2060-0629 2300.03, 2300.04, 2300.05, 2300.06, 2300.07, 2300.08, 2300.09, 2300.10, 2300.17, 2300.18 GWP Change 2060-0629 ICR Change Memo (EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0934-0126) Inputs Rule 2060-0629 2300.12 Subpart W amendments 2060-0651 2300.15, 2300.16, 2300.19 Fluorinated Gas amendments 2060-0650 2373.05


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its
implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
hereby announces that it is seeking approval of the following
information collection activities. Before submitting these information
collection requirements for clearance by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of
the activities identified below.

DATES: Comments must be received no later than January 18, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the following
proposed activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of
Safety, Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad
Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC
20590, or Ms. Gina Christodoulou, Office of Support Systems Staff, RAD-
43, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop
35, Washington, DC. 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge
receipt of their respective comments must include a self-addressed
stamped postcard stating, ``Comments on OMB control number 2130-0557,
OMB control number 2130-0564, or OMB control number 2130-0565.''
Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493-
6230 or<PHONE_NUMBER>, or via E-mail to Mr. Brogan at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or to Ms. Christodoulou at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please refer to the assigned OMB control
number or collection title in any correspondence submitted. FRA will
summarize comments received in response to this notice in a subsequent
notice and include them in its information collection submission to OMB
for approval.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning
and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120
Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
493-6292) or Ms. Gina Christodoulou, Office of Support Systems Staff,
RAD-43, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail
Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>). (These
telephone numbers are not toll-free.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
Public Law No. 104-13, 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at
44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
1320, require Federal agencies to provide 60-days notice to the public
for comment on information collection activities before seeking
approval by OMB. 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1),
1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically, FRA invites interested
respondents to comment on the following summary of proposed information
collection activities regarding (i) whether the information collection
activities are necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions,
including whether the activities will have practical utility; (ii) the
accuracy of FRA's estimates of the burden of the information collection
activities, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used to determine the estimates; (iii) ways for FRA to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and
(iv) ways for FRA to minimize the burden of information collection
activities on the public by automated, electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology (e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses). See
44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)(i)-(iv); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)(i)-(iv). FRA
believes that soliciting public comment will promote its efforts to
reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens associated with the
collection of information mandated by Federal regulations. In summary,
FRA reasons that comments received will advance three objectives: (i)
Reduce reporting burdens; (ii) ensure that it organizes information
collection requirements in a ``user friendly'' format to improve the
use of such information; and (iii) accurately assess the resources
expended to retrieve and produce

information requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501.
    Below is a brief summary of current information collection
activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as required under
the PRA:
    Title: Safety Integration Plans.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0557.
    Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Surface
Transportation Board (STB), working in conjunction with each other,
have issued joint final rules establishing procedures for the
development and implementation of safety integration plans (``SIPs'' or
``plans'') by a Class I railroad proposing to engage in certain
specified merger, consolidation, or acquisition of control transactions
with another Class I railroad, or a Class II railroad with which it
proposes to amalgamate operations. The scope of the transactions
covered under the two rules is the same. FRA uses the information
collected, notably the required SIPs, to maintain and promote a safe
rail environment by ensuring that affected railroads (Class Is and some
Class IIs) address critical safety issues unique to the amalgamation of
large, complex railroad operations.
    Form Number(s): N/A.
    Affected Public: Railroads.
    Respondent Universe: Class I Railroads.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.

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              CFR section                 Respondent  universe   Total annual  responses         response                  hours            burden cost
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244.13--Safety Integration Plans:
    Amalgamation of Operations--SIP     8 railroads............  1 plan.................  340 hours.............  340 hours.............         $24,016
     Development & Quarterly Meetings.
244.17--Procedures....................  8 railroads............  25 reports.............  40 hours/2 hours......  88 hours..............           5,632
--Responses to FRA Inquiries Re: SIP    8 railroads............  6 responses............  8 hours...............  48 hours..............           3,072
 data.
--Coordination in Implementing          8 railroads............  25 phone calls.........  10 minutes............  4 hours...............             256
 Approved SIP.
--Request for Confidential Treatment..  8 railroads............  1 request..............  16 hours..............  16 hours..............           2,512
244.19--Disposition:
    --Comments on Proposed SIP          8 railroads............  2 reports..............  16 hours..............  32 hours..............           2,048
     Amendments.
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    Total Responses: 60.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 528 hours.
    Status: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Title: Locomotive Crashworthiness.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0564.
    Abstract: In a final rule published June 28, 2006, the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) issued comprehensive standards for
locomotive crashworthiness. These crashworthiness standards are
intended to help protect locomotive cab occupants in the event of a
locomotive collision. The collection of information is used by FRA to
ensure that locomotive manufacturers and railroads meet minimum
performance standards and design load requirements for newly
manufactured and re-manufactured locomotives in order to help protect
locomotive cab occupants in the event that one of these covered
locomotives collides with another locomotive, the rear of another
train, a piece of on-track equipment, a shifted load on a freight car
on an adjacent parallel track, or a highway vehicle at a rail-highway
grade crossing.
    Form Number(s): N/A.
    Affected Public: Railroads.
    Respondent Universe: 685 Railroads/4 Locomotive Manufacturers.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.

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                                                                             Total annual        Average time per    Total annual burden   Total annual
            CFR section                     Respondent universe               responses              response               hours           burden cost
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229.207--Petition for FRA Approval  685 Railroads + 4 Loco.             2 petitions..........  1,050 hours.........  2,100 hours........          $4,000
 of New Locomotive Crashworthiness   Manufacturers.
 Standards.
--Subsequent Years--Petitions.....  685 Railroads + 4 Loco.             1 petition...........  1,050 hours.........  1,050 hours........           2,000
                                     Manufacturers.
--Petition for FRA Approval of      685 Railroads + 4 Loco.             2 petitions..........  1,050 hours.........  2,100 hours........         254,000
 Substantive Change to FRA-          Manufacturers.
 Approved Crashworthiness Design
 Standard.
--Petition for FRA Approval of Non- 685 Railroads + 4 Loco.             4 petitions..........  400 hours...........  1,600 hours........         183,000
 Substantive Change to FRA-          Manufacturers.
 Approved Crashworthiness Design
 Standard.
229.109--Petition for FRA Approval  685 Railroads + 4 Loco.             1 petition...........  2,550 hours.........  2,550 hours........           2,000
 of Alternative Locomotive           Manufacturers.
 Crashworthiness Design Standard.
229.211--Comments on FRA Notice of  4 Loco. Manuf./RR Association/      10 comments..........  16 hours............  160 hours..........           6,400
 Petitions Received by Agency.       Labor Organizations/Public.
--Agency Request for Additional     685 Railroads/4 Loco. Manuf./Other  4 hearings (16         24 hours............  96 hours...........           3,840
 Information Concerning Petitions:   Interested Parties/Public.          comments).
 Hearings.
229.213--Locomotive Manufacturing   685 Railroads.....................  700 records or         6 minutes...........  70 hours...........           2,800
 Information: Retention of                                               stickers or badge
 Required Info.                                                          plates.
229.215--Retention of Records--     4 Loco. Manuf.....................  24 loco. rcds........  8 hours.............  192 hours..........           7,680
 Original Designs.

--Retention of Records--Repairs     685 Railroads.....................  6 records............  4 hours.............  24 hours...........             960
 and Modifications.
--Inspection of Records...........   6 Loco. Manuf./Rebuilders........  10 records...........  2 minutes...........  .33 hour...........              13
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    Total Responses: 764.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 9,942 hours.
    Status: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Title: Safety Appliance Concern Recommendation Report; Guidance
Checklist Forms.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0565.
    Abstract: In an ongoing effort to conduct more thorough and more
effective inspections of railroad freight equipment and to further
enhance safe rail operations, FRA has developed a safety concern
recommendation report form, and a group of guidance checklist forms
that facilitate railroad, rail car owner, and rail equipment
manufacturer compliance with agency Railroad Safety Appliance Standards
regulations. In lieu of completing an official inspection report (Form
FRA F 6180.96), which takes subject railroad equipment out of service
and disrupts rail operations, Form FRA F 6180.4a enables Federal and
State safety inspectors to report to agency headquarters systemic or
other safety concerns. FRA headquarters safety specialists can then
contact railroads, car owners, and equipment manufacturers to address
the reported issue(s) and institute necessary corrective action(s) in a
timely fashion without unnecessarily having to take affected rail
equipment out of service, unless deemed defective. Forms FRA F
6180.4(b)-(m) are used in conjunction with the Special Inspection of
Safety Appliance Equipment form (Form FRA F 6180.4) to assist Federal
Motive, Power, and Equipment (MP&E) field inspectors in ensuring that
critical sections of 49 CFR part 231 (Railroad Safety Appliance
Standards), pertaining to various types of freight equipment, are
complied with through use of a check-off list. By simplifying their
demanding work, check-off lists for 12 essential sections of part 231
ensure that FRA MP&E field personnel completely and thoroughly inspect
each type of freight car for compliance with its corresponding section
in part 231. The Guidance Checklist forms may later be used by state
field inspectors as well. FRA believes that this collection of
information will result in improved construction of newly designed
freight cars and improved field inspections of all freight cars
currently in use. This, in turn, will serve to reduce the number of
accidents/incidents and corresponding injuries and fatalities that
occur every year due to unsafe or defective equipment that was not
promptly repaired/replaced.
    Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.4(a)-(m).
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Reporting Burden:

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                                                   Total annual    Average time    Total annual
           Form No.                Respondent        responses     per response    burden hours    Total annual
                                    universe          (forms)        (minutes)        (hours)       burden cost
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FRA F 6180.4a--MP&E Safety      100 Fed'l &                   50              60              50          $2,450
 Concern and Recommendation      State
 Report.                         Inspectors.
FRA F 6180.4b--Check List Sec.  100 Fed'l &                   20              60              20             980
 231.1.                          State
                                 Inspectors.
FRA F 6180.4--Check List Sec.   100 Fed'l &                   20              60              20             980
 231.2.                          State
                                 Inspectors.
FRA F 6180.4d--Check List Sec.  100 Fed'l &                   10              60              10             490
 231.3.                          State
                                 Inspectors.
FRA F 6180.4e--Check List Sec.  100 Fed'l &                    5              60               5             245
 231.4.                          State
                                 Inspectors.
FRA F 6180.4f--Check List Sec.  100 Fed'l &                    5              60               5             245
 231.5.                          State
                                 Inspectors.
FRA F 6180.4g--Check List Sec.  100 Fed'l &                   30              60              30           1,470
 231.6.                          State
                                 Inspectors.
FRA F 6180.4h--Check List Sec.  100 Fed'l &                    5              60               5             245
 231.7.                          State
                                 Inspectors.
FRA F 6180.4i--Check List Sec.  100 Fed'l &                    5              60               5             245
 231.8.                          State
                                 Inspectors.
FRA F 6180.4j--Check List Sec.  100 Fed'l &                    5              60               5             245
 231.9.                          State
                                 Inspectors.
FRA F 6180.4k--Check List Sec.  100 Fed'l &                   50              60              50           2,450
 231.21.                         State
                                 Inspectors.
FRA F 6180.4l--Check List Sec.  100 Fed'l &                   25              60              25           1,225
 231.27.                         State
                                 Inspectors.
FRA F 6180.4m--Check List Sec.  100 Fed'l &                   10              60              10             490
 231.28.                         State
                                 Inspectors.
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    Respondent Universe: Federal and State Safety Inspectors.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Total Responses: 240 Forms.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 240 hours.
    Status: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b),
1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA informs all interested parties that it may not
conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2007.
D.J. Stadtler,
Director, Office of Budget, Federal Railroad Administration.
[FR Doc. E7-22593 Filed 11-16-07; 8:45 am]

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