[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 231 (Tuesday, December 1, 2020)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2020-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2073]

Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice lists communities where the addition or
modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths,
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or
the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard
determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and
where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for
each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical
data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have
been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through
issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Federal
Regulations. The LOMR will be used by insurance agents and others to
calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings
and the contents of those buildings. For rating purposes, the currently
effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used
for all new policies and renewals.

DATES: These flood hazard determinations will be finalized on the dates
listed in the table below and revise the FIRM panels and FIS report in
effect prior to this determination for the listed communities.
    From the date of the second publication of notification of these
changes in a newspaper of local circulation, any person has 90 days in
which to request through the community that the Deputy Associate
Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation reconsider the changes. The
flood hazard determination information may be changed during the 90-day
period.

ADDRESSES: The affected communities are listed in the table below.
Revised flood hazard information for each community is available for
inspection at both the online location and the respective community map
repository address listed in the table below. Additionally, the current
effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online
through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for
comparison.

    Submit comments and/or appeals to the Chief Executive Officer of
the community as listed in the table below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering
Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (email)
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance
eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The specific flood hazard determinations are
not described for each community in this notice. However, the online
location and local community map repository address where the flood
hazard determination information is available for inspection is
provided.
    Any request for reconsideration of flood hazard determinations must
be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer of the community as listed
in the table below.
    The modifications are made pursuant to section 201 of the Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are in accordance
with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.,
and with 44 CFR part 65.
    The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management
measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show
evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified
for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
    These flood hazard determinations, together with the floodplain
management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are
required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must
change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their
floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact
stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies established by
other Federal, State, or regional entities. The flood hazard
determinations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
    The affected communities are listed in the following table. Flood
hazard determination information for each community is available for
inspection at both the online location and the respective community map
repository address listed in the table below. Additionally, the current
effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online
through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for
comparison.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

Michael M. Grimm,
Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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                                     Location and  case     Chief executive officer of                                    Online location of letter of map                            Community
         State and county                   No.                      community              Community map  repository                 revision                Date of  modification      No.
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Alabama:
    Tuscaloosa...................  City of Northport (20- The Honorable Donna Aaron,      City Hall, 3500 McFarland      https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 2, 2021..........       010202
                                    04-4421P).             Mayor, City of Northport,       Boulevard, Northport, AL       advanceSearch.
                                                           3500 McFarland Boulevard,       35476.
                                                           Northport, AL 35476.
    Tuscaloosa...................  Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Rob Robertson,    Tuscaloosa County Public       https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 2, 2021..........       010201
                                    of Tuscaloosa County   Probate Judge, Tuscaloosa       Works Department, 2810 35th    advanceSearch.
                                    (20-04-4421P).         County, 714 Greensboro          Street, Tuscaloosa, AL
                                                           Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.   35401.
Colorado:
    Boulder......................  City of Boulder (20-   The Honorable Sam Weaver,       Central Records Department,    https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 19, 2021.........       080024
                                    08-0632P).             Mayor, City of Boulder, P.O.    1777 Broadway Street,          advanceSearch.
                                                           Box 791, Boulder, CO 80306.     Boulder, CO 80302.
    Boulder......................  Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Deb Gardner,      Boulder County Department of   https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 19, 2021.........       080023
                                    of Boulder County      Chair, Boulder County Board     Public Works, 1739 Broadway,   advanceSearch.
                                    (20-08-0632P).         of Commissioners, P.O. Box      Suite 300, Boulder, CO
                                                           471, Boulder, CO 80306.         80306.
    Welder.......................  City of Greeley (20-   The Honorable John Gates,       City Hall, 1000 10th Street,   https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 16, 2021.........       080184
                                    08-0390P).             Mayor, City of Greeley, 1000    Greeley, CO 80631.             advanceSearch.
                                                           10th Street, Greeley, CO
                                                           80631.
Florida:
    Broward......................  City of Fort           The Honorable Dean J.           Department of Sustainable      https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Mar. 1, 2021..........       125105
                                    Lauderdale (19-04-     Trantalis, Mayor, City of       Development, 700 Northwest     advanceSearch.
                                    3955P).                Fort Lauderdale, 100 North      19th Avenue, Fort
                                                           Andrews Avenue, 8th Floor,      Lauderdale, FL 33311.
                                                           Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.
    Broward......................  City of Tamarac (19-   The Honorable Michelle J.       City Hall, 7525 Northwest      https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Mar. 1, 2021..........       120058
                                    04-3955P).             Gomez, Mayor, City of           88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL       advanceSearch.
                                                           Tamarac, 7525 Northwest 88th    33321.
                                                           Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
    Leon.........................  City of Tallahassee    The Honorable John E. Dailey,   Stormwater Management          https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 22, 2021.........       120144
                                    (19-04-5234P).         Mayor, City of Tallahassee,     Department, 408 North Adams    advanceSearch.
                                                           300 South Adams Street,         Street, Tallahassee, FL
                                                           Tallahassee, FL 32301.          32301.

    Leon.........................  Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Bryan Desloge,    Leon County Department of      https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 22, 2021.........       120143
                                    of Leon County (19-    Chairman, Leon County           Development Support and        advanceSearch.
                                    04-5234P).             Commission, 301 South Monroe    Environmental Management,
                                                           Street, Tallahassee, FL         435 North Macomb Street, 2nd
                                                           32301.                          Floor, Tallahassee, FL
                                                                                32301.
    Monroe.......................  City of Marathon (20-  The Honorable Steve Cook,       Planning Department, 9805      https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 16, 2021.........       120681
                                    04-4546P).             Mayor, City of Marathon, 9805   Overseas Highway, Marathon,    advanceSearch.
                                                           Overseas Highway, Marathon,     FL 33050.
                                                           FL 33050.
    Monroe.......................  Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Heather           Monroe County Building         https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 22, 2021.........       125129
                                    of Monroe County (20-  Carruthers, Mayor, Monroe       Department, 2798 Overseas      advanceSearch.
                                    04-4048P).             County Board of                 Highway, Suite 300,
                                                           Commissioners, 500 Whitehead    Marathon, FL 33050.
                                                           Street, Suite 102, Key West,
                                                           FL 33040.
    Monroe.......................  Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Heather           Monroe County Building         https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 16, 2021.........       125129
                                    of Monroe County (20-  Carruthers, Mayor, Monroe       Department, 2798 Overseas      advanceSearch.
                                    04-4807P).             County Board of                 Highway, Suite 300,
                                                           Commissioners, 500 Whitehead    Marathon, FL 33050.
                                                           Street, Suite 102, Key West,
                                                           FL 33040.
    Palm Beach...................  Village of Royal Palm  The Honorable Fred Pinto,       Village Hall, 1050 Royal Palm  https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 9, 2021..........       120225
                                    Beach (20-04-3502P).   Mayor, Village of Royal Palm    Beach Boulevard, Royal Palm    advanceSearch.
                                                           Beach, 1050 Royal Palm Beach    Beach, FL 33411.
                                                           Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach,
                                                           FL 33411.
    Sarasota.....................  Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Michael A.        Sarasota County Planning and   https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 11, 2021.........       125144
                                    of Sarasota County     Moran, Chairman, Sarasota       Development Services           advanceSearch.
                                    (20-04-4720P).         County Board of                 Department, 1001 Sarasota
                                                           Commissioners, 1660 Ringling    Center Boulevard, Sarasota,
                                                           Boulevard, Sarasota, FL         FL 34240.
                                                           34236.
Georgia:
    Bryan........................  Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Carter Infinger,  Bryan County Department of     https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 5, 2021..........       130016
                                    of Bryan County (20-   Chairman, Bryan County Board    Community Development, 66      advanceSearch.
                                    04-2261P).             of Commissioners, P.O. Box      Captain Matthew Freeman
                                                           430, Pembroke, GA 31321.        Drive, Suite 201, Richmond
                                                                                Hill, GA 31324.
    Douglas......................  Unincorporated areas   Ms. Romona Jackson Jones,       Douglas County Engineering     https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 16, 2021.........       130306
                                    of Douglas County      Chair, Douglas County Board     Division, 8700 Hospital        advanceSearch.
                                    (20-04-2682P).         of Commissioners, 8700          Drive, 1st Floor,
                                                           Hospital Drive, 3rd Floor,      Douglasville, GA 30134.
                                                           Douglasville, GA 30134.
Maine:
    Kennebec.....................  City of Waterville     Mr. Michael Roy, Manager, City  Town Hall, 1 Common Street,    https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 19, 2021.........       230070
                                    (20-01-0604P).         of Waterville, 1 Common         Waterville, ME 04901.          advanceSearch.
                                                           Street, Waterville, ME 04901.
    Knox.........................  Town of Vinalhaven     Mr. Andrew J. Dorr, Manager,    Planning and Community         https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Jan. 29, 2021.........       230230
                                    (20-01-0545P).         Town of Vinalhaven, 19          Development Department, 19     advanceSearch.
                                                           Washington School Road,         Washington School Road,
                                                           Vinalhaven, ME 04863.           Vinalhaven, ME 04863.
Montana: Gallatin................  City of Bozeman (20-   Mr. Jeff Mihelich, Manager,     Alfred M. Stiff Building, 20   https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Mar. 1, 2021..........       300028
                                    08-0561P).             City of Bozeman, P.O. Box       East Olive Street, 1st         advanceSearch.
                                                           1230, Bozeman, MT 59771.        Floor, Bozeman, MT 59715.
Pennsylvania: Lackawanna.........  City of Scranton (20-  The Honorable Paige G.          Planning Department, 340       https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 16, 2021.........       420538
                                    03-0798P).             Cognetti, Mayor, City of        North Washington Avenue,       advanceSearch.
                                                           Scranton, 340 North             Scranton, PA 18503.
                                                           Washington Avenue, Scranton,
                                                           PA 18503.
Texas:
    Atascosa.....................  Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Robert L.         Atascosa County Courthouse, 1  https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 4, 2021..........       480014
                                    of Atascosa County     Hurley, Atascosa County         Courthouse Circle Drive,       advanceSearch.
                                    (20-06-2205P).         Judge, 1 Courthouse Circle      Jourdanton, TX 78026.
                                                           Drive, Suite 206, Jourdanton,
                                                           TX 78026.
    Bexar........................  City of San Antonio    The Honorable Ron Nirenberg,    Transportation and Capital     https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 1, 2021..........       480045
                                    (19-06-1446P).         Mayor, City of San Antonio,     Improvements Department,       advanceSearch.
                                                           P.O. Box 839966, San Antonio,   Stormwater Division, 114
                                                           TX 78283.                       West Commerce, 7th Floor,
                                                                                San Antonio, TX 78205.

    Bexar........................  City of San Antonio    The Honorable Ron Nirenberg,    Transportation and Capital     https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Jan. 25, 2021.........       480045
                                    (19-06-3670P).         Mayor, City of San Antonio,     Improvements Department,       advanceSearch.
                                                           P.O. Box 839966, San Antonio,   Stormwater Division, 114
                                                           TX 78283.                       West Commerce, 7th Floor,
                                                                                San Antonio, TX 78205.
    Collin.......................  City of McKinney (20-  The Honorable George Fuller,    Engineering Department, 221    https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Mar. 1, 2021..........       480135
                                    06-1287P).             Mayor, City of McKinney, P.O.   North Tennessee Street,        advanceSearch.
                                                           Box 517, McKinney, TX 75070.    McKinney, TX 75069.
    Dallas.......................  City of Dallas (20-06- The Honorable Eric Johnson,     Floodplain Management          https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 1, 2021..........       480171
                                    0418P).                Mayor, City of Dallas, 1500     Department, 320 East           advanceSearch.
                                                           Marilla Street, Suite 5EN,      Jefferson Boulevard, Suite
                                                           Dallas, TX 75201.               307, Dallas, TX 75203.
    Dallas.......................  City of Dallas (20-06- The Honorable Eric Johnson,     Floodplain Management          https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 1, 2021..........       480171
                                    1125P).                Mayor, City of Dallas, 1500     Department, 320 East           advanceSearch.
                                                           Marilla Street, Suite 5EN,      Jefferson Boulevard, Suite
                                                           Dallas, TX 75201.               307, Dallas, TX 75203.
    Dallas.......................  City of Farmers        The Honorable Robert C. Dye,    City Hall, 13000 William       https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 1, 2021..........       480174
                                    Branch (20-06-         Mayor, City of Farmers          Dodson Parkway, Farmers        advanceSearch.
                                    1125P).                Branch, 13000 William Dodson    Branch, TX 75234.
                                                           Parkway, Farmers Branch, TX
                                                           75234.
    Denton.......................  City of Justin (20-06- The Honorable Alan Woodall,     Planning and Zoning            https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 16, 2021.........       480778
                                    1792P).                Mayor, City of Justin, P.O.     Department, 415 North          advanceSearch.
                                                           Box 129, Justin, TX 76247.      College Avenue, Justin, TX
                                                                                76247.
    Guadalupe....................  City of Cibolo (20-06- Mr. Robert T. Herrera,          Geographic Information         https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Mar. 4, 2021..........       480267
                                    0816P).                Manager, City of Cibolo, 200    Systems (GIS) Department,      advanceSearch.
                                                           South Main Street, Cibolo, TX   200 South Main Street,
                                                           78108.                          Cibolo, TX 78108.
    Hays.........................  Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Ruben Becerra,    Hays County Development        https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Mar. 11, 2021.........       480321
                                    of Hays County (20-    Hays County Judge, 111 East     Services Department, 2171      advanceSearch.
                                    06-1997P).             San Antonio Street, Suite       Yarrington Road, Kyle, TX
                                                           300, San Marcos, TX 78666.      78640.
    Kaufman......................  City of Crandall (20-  The Honorable Danny Kirbie,     City Hall, 110 South Main      https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 19, 2021.........       480409
                                    06-2061P).             Mayor, City of Crandall, 110    Street, Crandall, TX 75114.    advanceSearch.
                                                           South Main Street, Crandall,
                                                           TX 75114.
    Kaufman......................  Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Hal Richards,     Kaufman County Courthouse,     https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 19, 2021.........       480411
                                    of Kaufman County      Kaufman County Judge, 100       106 West Grove Street,         advanceSearch.
                                    (20-06-2061P).         West Mulberry Street,           Kaufman, TX 75142.
                                                           Kaufman, TX 75142.
    Randall......................  Unincorporated areas   The Honorable Ernie             Randall County Road and        https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 19, 2021.........       480532
                                    of Randall County      Houdashell, Randall County      Bridge Department, 301 West    advanceSearch.
                                    (20-06-2051P).         Judge, 501 16th Street, Suite   Highway 60, Canyon, TX
                                                           303, Canyon, TX 79015.          79015.
    Tarrant......................  City of Benbrook (20-  The Honorable Jerry Dittrich,   City Hall, 911 Winscott Road,  https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 16, 2021.........       480586
                                    06-0768P).             Mayor, City of Benbrook, 911    Benbrook, TX 76126.            advanceSearch.
                                                           Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX
                                                           76126.
    Tarrant......................  City of Crowley (20-   The Honorable Billy P. Davis,   City Hall, 201 East Main       https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 1, 2021..........       480591
                                    06-1367P).             Mayor, City of Crowley, 201     Street, Crowley, TX 76036.     advanceSearch.
                                                           East Main Street, Crowley, TX
                                                           76036.
    Tarrant......................  City of Fort Worth     The Honorable Betsy Price,      Transportation and Public      https://msc.fema.gov/portal/        Feb. 16, 2021.........       480596
                                    (20-06-0768P).         Mayor, City of Fort Worth,      Works Department,              advanceSearch.
                                                           200 Texas Street, Fort Worth,   Engineering Vault, 200 Texas
                                                           TX 76102.                       Street, Fort Worth, TX
                                                                                76102.
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[Notices]
[Pages 59757-59759]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-65375; File No. SR-FINRA-2011-048]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of
Proposed Rule Change To Revise the Series 38 Examination Program

September 21, 2011.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on September 7, 2011, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
(``FINRA'') (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
(``NASD'')) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC''
or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I,
II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by FINRA. FINRA has
designated the proposed rule change as ``constituting a stated policy,
practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning,
administration, or enforcement of an existing rule'' under Section
19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(1) thereunder,\4\ which
renders the proposal effective upon receipt of this filing by the
Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(i).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(1).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    FINRA is filing revisions to the content outline and selection
specifications for the Canada Securities Representative (Series 38)
examination program.\5\ The proposed revisions update the material to
reflect changes to the laws, rules and regulations covered by the
examination and to better reflect the functions and associated tasks
performed by a Canada Securities Representative and the relationships
between the different components of the outline. FINRA is not proposing
any textual changes to the By-Laws, Schedules to the By-Laws, or Rules
of FINRA.
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    \5\ FINRA also is proposing corresponding revisions to the
Series 38 question bank, but based upon instruction from the
Commission staff, FINRA is submitting SR-FINRA-2011-048 for
immediate effectiveness pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act
and Rule 19b-4(f)(1) thereunder, and is not filing the question bank
for Commission review. See Letter to Alden S. Adkins, Senior Vice
President and General Counsel, NASD Regulation, from Belinda Blaine,
Associate Director, Division of Market Regulation, SEC, dated July
24, 2000. The question bank is available for Commission review.
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    The revised content outline is attached.\6\ The Series 38 selection
specifications have been submitted to the Commission under separate
cover with a request for confidential treatment pursuant to SEA Rule
24b-2.\7\
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    \6\ The Commission notes that the content outline is attached to
the filing, not to this Notice.
    \7\ 17 CFR 240.24b-2.
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    The text of the proposed rule change is available on FINRA's Web
site at http://www.finra.org, at the principal office of FINRA and at
the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

 1. Purpose
    Section 15A(g)(3) of the Act \8\ authorizes FINRA to prescribe
standards of training, experience, and competence for persons
associated with FINRA members. In accordance with that provision, FINRA
has developed examinations that are designed to establish that persons
associated with FINRA members have attained specified levels of
competence and knowledge, consistent with applicable registration
requirements under FINRA Rules. FINRA periodically reviews the content
of the examinations to determine whether revisions are necessary or
appropriate in view of changes pertaining to the subject matter covered
by the examinations.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-3(g)(3).
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    NASD Rules and the rules incorporated from NYSE \9\ require that a
``representative,'' as defined in the respective rules,\10\ register
and qualify as a General Securities Representative,\11\ subject to
certain exceptions. For those representatives who are not engaged in
municipal securities activities, the NASD and NYSE Rules provide that
registration and qualification as a Canada Securities Representative is
equivalent to registration and qualification as a General Securities
Representative.\12\
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    \9\ The current FINRA rulebook consists of (1) FINRA Rules; (2)
NASD Rules; and (3) rules incorporated from NYSE (``Incorporated
NYSE Rules'') (together, the NASD Rules and Incorporated NYSE Rules
are referred to as the ``Transitional Rulebook''). While the NASD
Rules generally apply to all FINRA members, the Incorporated NYSE
Rules apply only to those members of FINRA that are also members of
the NYSE (``Dual Members''). The FINRA Rules apply to all FINRA
members, unless such rules have a more limited application by their
terms. For more information about the rulebook consolidation
process, see Information Notice, March 12, 2008 (Rulebook
Consolidation Process). For convenience, the Incorporated NYSE Rules
are referred to as the NYSE Rules.
    \10\ See NASD Rule 1031(b) and NYSE Rule 10.
    \11\ See NASD Rules 1031(a) and 1032(a); NYSE Rules 345.10 and
345.15(2); and NYSE Rule Interpretation 345.15/02.
    \12\ See NASD Rule 1032(a)(2)(C) and NYSE Information Memorandum
96-06 (March 1996). FINRA is filing proposed revisions to the Series
7 examination program in conjunction with this filing. See SR-FINRA-
2011-045.
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    The Series 38 examination is a FINRA examination that qualifies an
individual to function as a Canada Securities Representative.\13\
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    \13\ Both the Series 37 examination and the Series 38
examination are FINRA examinations that qualify an individual to
function as a Canada Securities Representative. In either case,
candidates must also satisfy certain prerequisite training and
competence requirements of the Canadian regulators and be registered
and in good standing with the appropriate Canadian regulator.
However, candidates for the Series 38 examination are subject to the
following additional Canadian prerequisite. They must complete
either: (1) The Options Licensing Course and the Derivatives
Fundamental Course; or (2) the Canadian Options Course. More
information regarding the prerequisite requirements is available on
FINRA's Web site at: http://www.finra.org/Industry/Compliance/Registration/QualificationsExams/RegisteredReps/Qualifications/P121265. FINRA is filing proposed revisions to the Series 37
examination program in conjunction with this filing. See SR-FINRA-
2011-047.

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    A committee of industry representatives, together with FINRA staff,
recently undertook a review of the Series 38 examination program. As a
result of this review, FINRA is proposing to make revisions to the
content outline to reflect changes to the laws, rules and regulations
covered by the examination and to better reflect the functions and
associated tasks performed by a Canada Securities Representative and
the relationship between the different components of the content
outline.
Current Outline
    The current Series 38 content outline is divided into six topics.
The following are the number of questions associated with each of the
six topics, denoted I through VI:

I: 16 questions.
II: 10 questions.
III: 4 questions.
IV: 5 questions.
V: 4 questions.
VI: 6 questions.

    The topics include: Federal and State Laws and Industry
Regulations; Investments; Margin; Retirement Plans; Variable Annuities;
and Taxation.\14\
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    \14\ Unlike the Series 37 examination, the Series 38 examination
does not include test questions that assess knowledge of options
since individuals wishing to sit for the Series 38 examination are
already subject to the Canadian options prerequisite noted above.
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Proposed Revisions
    FINRA is proposing to divide the Series 38 content outline into
five major job functions performed by a Canada Securities
Representative. The following are the five major job functions, denoted
F1 through F5, and the number of questions associated with each of the
five functions:
    F1: Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer through Customers and
Potential Customers, 7 questions;
    F2: Evaluates Customers' Other Security Holdings, Financial
Situation and Needs, Financial Status, Tax Status, and Investment
Objectives, 7 questions;
    F3: Opens Accounts, Transfers Assets, and Maintains Appropriate
Account Records, 12 questions;
    F4: Provides Customers with Information on Investments and Makes
Suitable Recommendations, 10 questions; and
    F5: Obtains and Verifies Customer's Purchase and Sales
Instructions, Enters Orders, and Follows Up, 9 questions.
    Additionally, each job function includes certain tasks describing
activities associated with performing that function. FINRA is proposing
to revise the outline to better reflect the functions and associated
tasks performed by a Canada Securities Representative.
    The revised content outline also includes a knowledge section
describing the underlying knowledge required to perform the major job
functions and associated tasks and a rule section listing the laws,
rules and regulations related to the job functions, associated tasks
and knowledge statements. There are cross-references within each
section to the other applicable sections.
    As noted above, FINRA also is proposing to revise the content
outline to reflect changes to the laws, rules and regulations covered
by the examination. Among other revisions, FINRA is proposing to revise
the content outline to reflect the adoption of rules in the
consolidated FINRA rulebook (e.g., FINRA Rule 3240 (Borrowing From or
Lending to Customers)).
    FINRA is proposing similar changes to the Series 38 selection
specifications and question bank. The number of questions on the Series
38 examination will remain at 45 multiple-choice questions, and
candidates will continue to have 75 minutes to complete the
examination.
    Currently, a score of 70 percent is required to pass the
examination. A score of 72 percent will be required to pass the revised
examination.
Availability of Content Outlines
    The revised Series 38 content outline will be available on FINRA's
Web site, at http://www.finra.org/brokerqualifications/exams.
    FINRA is filing the proposed rule change for immediate
effectiveness. FINRA proposes to implement the revised Series 38
examination program on November 7, 2011. FINRA will announce the
proposed rule change and the implementation date in a Regulatory
Notice.
 2. Statutory Basis
    FINRA believes that the proposed revisions to the Series 38
examination program are consistent with the provisions of Section
15A(b)(6) of the Act,\15\ which requires, among other things, that
FINRA rules must be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative
acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade,
and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest, and
Section 15A(g)(3) of the Act,\16\ which authorizes FINRA to prescribe
standards of training, experience, and competence for persons
associated with FINRA members. FINRA believes that the proposed
revisions will further these purposes by updating the examination
program to reflect changes to the laws, rules and regulations covered
by the examination and to better reflect the functions and associated
tasks performed by a Canada Securities Representative.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

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

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

    Written comments were neither solicited nor received.

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \17\ and paragraph (f)(1) of Rule 19b-4
thereunder.\18\ FINRA proposes to implement the revised Series 38
examination program on November 7, 2011. FINRA will announce the
implementation date in a Regulatory Notice.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-FINRA-2011-048 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-FINRA-2011-048. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used.
To help the Commission process and review your comments more
efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all
comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments,
all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that
are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating
to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person,
other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance
with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site
viewing and printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between
the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be
available for inspection and copying at the principal office of FINRA.
All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission
does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You
should submit only information that you wish to make available
publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-FINRA-2011-048
and should be submitted on or before October 18, 2011.
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    \19\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\19\
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 12 (Thursday, January 21, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 6276-6279]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0587; Product Identifier 2020-NM-086-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening
of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an earlier proposal for all The Boeing
Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series
airplanes. This action revises the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
by reducing the compliance time for certain airplanes. The FAA is
proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Since these actions would impose an
additional burden over that in the NPRM, the FAA is reopening the
comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these
changes.

DATES: The comment period for the NPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 28, 2020 (85 FR 45355), is reopened.
    The FAA must receive comments on this SNPRM by March 8, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://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 Boeing service information identified in this SNPRM, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services

(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    For Aviation Partners Boeing service information identified in this
SNPRM, contact Aviation Partners Boeing, 2811 South 102nd St., Suite
200, Seattle, WA 98168; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet: http://www.aviationpartnersboeing.com.
    You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1349
RB, dated April 14, 2020, is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0587.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0587; 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 SNPRM, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wayne Ha, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-0587; Product Identifier
2020-NM-086-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
the proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments we receive, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this SNPRM contain
commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as
private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or
responsive to this SNPRM, it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked
submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed
in the public docket of this SNPRM. Submissions containing CBI should
be sent to Wayne Ha, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los
Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Any
commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated
as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

Discussion

    The FAA issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that
would apply to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300,
-400, and -500 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 28, 2020 (85 FR 45355). The NPRM was prompted by crack
indications found in the lower aft wing skin bolt holes where the flap
tracks attach to the track support fitting. The NPRM proposed to
require repetitive inspections for cracking of the left and right wing,
lower aft wing skin aft edge, at certain flap track locations, and
applicable on-condition actions.

Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued

    Since the FAA issued the NPRM, the FAA determined that the
compliance time should be reduced for airplanes on which Aviation
Partners Boeing (APB) blended winglets have been installed using
supplemental type certificate (STC) ST01219SE.

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to comment on the NPRM. The
following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's
response to each comment.

Support for the NPRM

    One commenter, Jesse Smith, agreed with the intent of the NPRM.

Request To Reduce Compliance Time for Certain Airplanes

    APB asked that the FAA revise this AD to reduce the compliance
times required for accomplishing the specified actions for airplanes
that have incorporated STC ST01219SE. APB stated that it issued APB
Alert Service Bulletin AP737C-57-003, dated July 28, 2020, (which
contains the same actions as those specified in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1349 RB, dated April 14, 2020, which is
the source of service information for the actions specified in this
proposed AD), with reduced compliance times for those airplanes, and,
if approved by the FAA, could be added to paragraphs (g) and (h) of the
proposed AD.
    The FAA agrees with the commenter's request, and has reviewed
Aviation Partners Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AP737C-57-003, dated
July 28, 2020. The FAA revised paragraph (g) of this proposed AD,
including adding paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this proposed AD.
Paragraph (g)(2) of this proposed AD specifies, for airplanes on which
winglets are installed using STC ST01219SE, doing the required actions
in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1349 RB, dated April 14,
2020, at the compliance times in Aviation Partners Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin AP737C-57-003, dated July 28, 2020. The FAA has also added
paragraphs (h)(4) and (5) of this proposed AD to provide exceptions to
Aviation Partners Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AP737C-57-003, dated
July 28, 2020.

Request To Clarify Discussion Section

    Boeing asked that the Discussion section of the NPRM be clarified
by removing ``This condition, if not addressed'' from the description
of the unsafe condition, and instead starting the sentence with
``undetected cracking in the lower wing skin could result. . . .''
Boeing stated that the term ``this condition,'' is not clearly defined
and may lead to confusion. Boeing added that Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 737-57A1349 RB, dated April 14, 2020, describes inspections
for cracking, and removing that language will more specifically
indicate the unsafe condition being addressed in the

referenced service information. Boeing noted that the suggested
language is also consistent with the language for the unsafe condition
specified in paragraph (e) of the proposed AD.
    The FAA acknowledges the commenter's request. However, the sentence
in question is not carried over to this SNPRM. The FAA has not changed
this AD regarding this issue.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1349 RB,
dated April 14, 2020, and Aviation Partners Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin AP737C-57-003, dated July 28, 2020. The service information
describes procedures for repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspections for cracking of the left and right wing, lower aft wing
skin aft edge, at flap track numbers 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 attachment
location and applicable on-condition actions. On-condition actions
include repairing any cracking found. These documents are distinct
since they apply to different airplane models in different
configurations.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is proposing this AD because the agency 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. Certain changes described above expand the scope of the
NPRM. As a result, the FAA has determined that it is necessary to
reopen the comment period to provide additional opportunity for the
public to comment on this SNPRM.

Proposed Requirements of This SNPRM

    This SNPRM would require accomplishing the actions specified in the
service information described previously. For information on the
procedures and compliance times, see Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
737-57A1349 RB, dated April 14, 2020, and Aviation Partners Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin AP737C-57-003, dated July 28, 2020, at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0587.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 141 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                      Labor cost         Parts cost    Cost per product        operators
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HFEC inspections.................  7 work-hours x $85 per            $0   $595 per            $83,895 per
                                    hour = $595 per                        inspection cycle.   inspection cycle.
                                    inspection cycle.
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    The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable the FAA
to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in
this proposed AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) 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 Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2020-0587; Product Identifier
2020-NM-086-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by March 8, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200,
200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by crack indications found in the lower aft
wing skin bolt holes where the flap tracks attach to the track
support fitting. The FAA is issuing this AD to address undetected
cracking in the lower wing skin, which could result in the inability
of the structure to carry limit load, and adversely affect the
structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) For all airplanes except those identified in paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD, except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD,
at the applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph in
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1349 RB, dated April 14,
2020, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance
with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 737-57A1349 RB, dated April 14, 2020.
    Note 1 to paragraphs (g)(1) and (2): Guidance for accomplishing
the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-57A1349, dated April 14, 2020, which is referred to in
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1349 RB, dated April 14,
2020.
    (2) For airplanes on which Aviation Partners Boeing blended
winglets are installed using supplemental type certificate (STC)
ST01219SE: Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, at the
applicable time in the ``Compliance'' paragraph in Aviation Partners
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AP737C-57-003, dated July 28, 2020, do
all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
737-57A1349 RB, dated April 14, 2020.

(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

    (1) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1349 RB,
dated April 14, 2020, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of
Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1349 RB,'' this AD requires using ``the
effective date of this AD.''
    (2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1349 RB,
dated April 14, 2020, specifies contacting Boeing for repair
instructions: This AD requires doing the repair and applicable on-
condition actions before further flight using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this
AD.
    (3) For airplanes identified as Group 1 in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1349 RB, dated April 14, 2020: Within
120 days after the effective date of this AD, do actions to correct
the unsafe condition using a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
    (4) Where Aviation Partners Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
AP737C-57-003, dated July 28, 2020, uses the phrase ``the original
issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the
effective date of this AD.''
    (5) Where Aviation Partners Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
AP737C-57-003, dated July 28, 2020, specifies contacting Boeing for
repair instructions: This AD requires doing the repair and
applicable on-condition actions before further flight using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(i) of this AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority
to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los
Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the
repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Wayne Ha,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-
5238; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For Boeing service information identified in this AD,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740-5600; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (3) For Aviation Partners Boeing service information identified
in this AD, contact Aviation Partners Boeing, 2811 South 102nd St.,
Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98168; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: 206-767-
0535; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet: http://www.aviationpartnersboeing.com.
    (4) You may view this referenced service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued on December 30, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-01100 Filed 1-19-21; 8:45 am]
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MEMORANDUM

DATE:	April 6, 2015

TO:	Carbon Power Plan for Existing Power Plants; Docket ID: OAR-2013-0602

FROM:	Rob Lawrence EPA/Region 6/PD

SUBJECT:	April 1, 2015 Presentation as part of a panel at the Gulf Coast Power Association conference.  The presentation discussed the Proposed Carbon Power Plan for Existing Power Plants.

SUMMARY

      A presentation was made by EPA as part of a panel at the Gulf Coast Power Association conference.  The presentation discussed the Proposed Carbon Power Plan for Existing Power Plants.  The meeting was in Houston, Texas.

ATTENDEES

Participants:	The class meeting was conducted in a large hotel ballroom and there was no registration process for any individual presentation or panel.

EPA Participant:	Rob Lawrence (Region 6 Energy Policy Advisor)


[Federal Register: May 21, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 99)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-29069; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-176-AD;
Amendment 39-15525; AD 2008-11-03]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C
Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes. This AD
requires revising the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program to
include inspections that will give no less than the required damage
tolerance rating for each structural significant item (SSI), doing
repetitive inspections to detect cracks of all SSIs, and repairing
cracked structure. This AD results from a report of incidents involving
fatigue cracking in transport category airplanes that are approaching
or have exceeded their design service objective. We are issuing this AD
to maintain the continued structural integrity of the entire fleet of
Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes.

DATES: This AD is effective June 25, 2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 25,
2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of Boeing Document D6-37089, ``Supplemental Structural
Inspection Document for Model 737-100/200/200C Airplanes,'' Revision E,
dated May 2007, as listed in this AD, on May 27, 2008 (73 FR 21237,
April 21, 2008).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-
2207.

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 AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is the Document Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Marsh, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
917-6440; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to
all Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes. That NPRM
was published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2007 (72 FR 50294).
That NPRM proposed to require revising the FAA-approved maintenance
inspection program to include inspections that will give no less than
the required damage tolerance rating for each structural significant
item (SSI), doing repetitive inspections to detect cracks of all SSIs,
and repairing cracked structure.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comments received from the one commenter.

Request To Allow Alternative Inspections for Previously Repaired/
Altered Structure

    Boeing requests that the NPRM be revised to include a provision for
alternative inspections when a repair area prohibits operators from
doing the inspections required by paragraph (i) of the NPRM. Boeing
requests that the initial alternative inspection be done within 12
months after the repair is discovered during the initial inspection
required by paragraph (i) of the NPRM. Boeing points out that a similar
provision was provided in paragraph (e) of AD 98-11-04 R1, amendment
39-10984 (64 FR 987, January 7, 1999). Boeing states that including
such a provision will assist operators.
    We agree. We have added a new paragraph (j) to this AD (and
reidentified subsequent paragraphs) that provides for alternative
inspections to those in paragraph (i) of this AD.

Request To Clarify Certain Sections of the Preamble of the NPRM

    Boeing requests that certain sections in the preamble of the NPRM
be clarified for the following reasons:
    1. Boeing states that Advisory Circular (AC) No. 91-56,
``Supplemental Structural Inspection Program for Large Transport
Category Airplanes,'' dated May 6, 1981, applies to airplanes certified
under the fail-safe and fatigue requirements of Civil Air Regulations
(CAR) 4b or part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part
25), not damage tolerance structural requirements as stated in the
Issuance of Advisory Circular (AC) section.
    2. Boeing notes that the Other Relevant Rulemaking section
identifies the strut as one of the affected SSIs for Model 737-100, -
200, and -200C series airplanes. Boeing states that those airplanes do
not have an engine strut.

    3. Boeing states that Boeing Document D6-37089, ``Supplemental
Structural Inspection Document for Model 737-100/200/200C Airplanes,''
Revision E, dated May 2007 (referred to in the NPRM as an appropriate
source of service information for the required actions), does not
describe procedures for repairing cracked structure, as specified in
the Relevant Service Information section.
    We partially agree. We agree with Boeing that the identified
sections should be clarified. However, we find that no change to the
final rule is necessary, since the identified sections of the NPRM do
not reappear in the final rule.

Explanation of Change to Reported Incidents

    We have revised the AD to specify that this AD results from a
report of incidents involving fatigue cracking only.

Explanation of Change to Costs of Compliance

    The requirements for the baseline structure of Model 737-100, -200,
and -200C series airplanes are currently described in 14 CFR
121.1109(c)(1) and 129.109(b)(1), not in 14 CFR 121.370(a) and 129.16
as indicated in the third paragraph of the Cost of Compliance section
of the NPRM. Therefore, we have revised the Costs of Compliance section
of the AD accordingly.

Explanation of Editorial Changes

    We have revised the title of Boeing Document D6-37089-1 from
``Appendix A Model 737-100/200/200C Airplanes'' to ``Supplemental
Structural Inspection Document Appendix A Model 737-100/200/200C
Airplanes'' in this AD. In addition, we have revised ``Appendix'' to
``Appendix A'' in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the
AD with the changes described previously. We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or
increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 676 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to comply with this AD.

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Number of U.S.-
            Action                Work hours     Average labor        Cost         registered       Fleet cost
                                                 rate per hour                      airplanes
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Revision of maintenance        200 per                     $80  $16,000 per                 118  $368,000.
 inspection program.            operator (23                     operator.
                                U.S.
                                operators).
Inspections..................  150 per                      80  $12,000, per                118  $1,416,000 per
                                airplane.                        airplane, per                    inspection
                                                                 inspection                       cycle.
                                                                 cycle.
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    The number of work hours, as indicated above, is presented as if
the accomplishment of the actions in this AD is to be conducted as
``stand alone'' actions. However, in actual practice, these actions for
the most part will be done coincidentally or in combination with
normally scheduled airplane inspections and other maintenance program
tasks. Therefore, the actual number of necessary additional work hours
will be minimal in many instances. Additionally, any costs associated
with special airplane scheduling will be minimal.
    Further, compliance with this AD would be a means of compliance
with the aging airplane safety final rule (AASFR) for the baseline
structure of Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes. The AASFR
requires certain operators to incorporate damage tolerance inspections
into their maintenance inspection programs. These requirements are
described in 14 CFR 121.1109(c)(1) and 129.109(b)(1). Accomplishment of
the actions required by this AD will meet the requirements of these CFR
sections for the baseline structure. The costs for accomplishing the
inspection portion of this AD were accounted for in the regulatory
evaluation of the AASFR.

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

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 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.
    You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2008-11-03 Boeing: Amendment 39-15525. Docket No. FAA-2007-29069;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-176-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 25,
2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C
series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from a report of incidents involving fatigue
cracking in transport category airplanes that are approaching or
have exceeded their design service objective. We are issuing this AD
to maintain the continued structural integrity of the entire fleet
of Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes.

Compliance

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

Service Information

    (f) The term ``Revision E,'' as used in this AD, means Boeing
Document D6-37089, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for
Model 737-100/200/200C Airplanes,'' Revision E, dated May 2007.
    (g) The term ``Appendix A,'' as used in this AD, means Boeing
Document D6-37089-1 ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document
Appendix A Model 737-100/200/200C Airplanes,'' Original Release,
dated May 2007, of Revision E.

Revision of the FAA-Approved Maintenance Inspection Program

    (h) Before the accumulation of 66,000 total flight cycles, or
within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later, incorporate a revision into the FAA-approved
maintenance inspection program that provides no less than the
required damage tolerance rating (DTR) for each structural
significant item (SSI) listed in Section 3.0, ``Flap and Support
Structure (Flap Structure) SSI Information,'' of Appendix A. (The
required DTR value for each SSI is listed in Appendix A.) The
revision to the maintenance inspection program must include and must
be implemented in accordance with the procedures in Section 3.0 of
Appendix A, and in accordance with the procedures in Section 5.0,
``Damage Tolerance Rating (DTR) System Application,'' and Section
6.0, ``SSI Discrepancy Reporting'' of Revision E. Under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.),
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the
information collection requirements contained in this AD and has
assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.

Initial and Repetitive Inspections

    (i) Except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD: Before the
accumulation of 66,000 total flight cycles, or within 4,000 flight
cycles measured from 12 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, do the applicable initial inspections to
detect cracks of all SSIs, in accordance with Appendix A. Repeat the
applicable inspections thereafter at the intervals necessary to
obtain the required DTR specified in Appendix A.
    (j) For any SSI that has been repaired or altered before the
effective date of this AD such that the repair or design change
affects your ability to accomplish the actions required by paragraph
(i) of this AD: Before further flight, you must request FAA approval
of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with
section 39.17 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39.17), or
do the actions specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD
as an approved means of compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (i) of this AD.
    (1) At the initial compliance time specified in paragraph (i) of
the AD, identify each repair or design change to that SSI.
    (2) Within 12 months after the identification of a repair or
design change required by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, assess the
damage tolerance characteristics of each SSI affected by each repair
or design change to determine the effectiveness of the applicable
Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) inspection for
that SSI and if not effective, incorporate a revision into the FAA-
approved maintenance inspection program to include a damage-
tolerance-based alternative inspection program for each affected
SSI. Thereafter, inspect the affected structure in accordance with
the alternative inspection program. The inspection method and
compliance times (i.e., threshold and repeat intervals) of the
alternative inspection program must be approved in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD.

Repair

    (k) If any cracked structure is found during any inspection
required by paragraph (i) or (j) of this AD, before further flight,
repair the cracked structure using a method approved in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD.

Inspection Program for Transferred Airplanes

    (l) Before any airplane that is subject to this AD and that has
exceeded the applicable compliance times specified in paragraph (i)
of this AD can be added to an air carrier's operations
specifications, a program for the accomplishment of the inspections
required by this AD must be established in accordance with paragraph
(l)(1) or (l)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) For airplanes that have been inspected in accordance with
this AD: The inspection of each SSI must be done by the new operator
in accordance with the previous operator's schedule and inspection
method, or the new operator's schedule and inspection method, at
whichever time would result in the earlier accomplishment for that
SSI inspection. The compliance time for accomplishment of this
inspection must be measured from the last inspection accomplished by
the previous operator. After each inspection has been done once,
each subsequent inspection must be performed in accordance with the
new operator's schedule and inspection method.
    (2) For airplanes that have not been inspected in accordance
with this AD: The inspection of each SSI required by this AD must be
done either before adding the airplane to the air carrier's
operations specification, or in accordance with a schedule and an
inspection method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA. After each inspection has been done
once, each subsequent inspection must be done in accordance with the
new operator's schedule.

AMOCs

    (m)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD, if it is approved by an
Authorized Representative for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Delegation Option Authorization Organization who has been authorized
by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the repair approval must specifically refer
to this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (n) You must use Boeing Document D6-37089, ``Supplemental
Structural Inspection Document for Model 737-100/200/200C
Airplanes,'' Revision E, dated May 2007; and Boeing Document D6-
37089-1 ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document Appendix A
Model 737-100/200/200C Airplanes,'' Original Release, dated May
2007; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) Boeing Document D6-37089-1 contains these errors: Pages REF
1 and REF 2 of the Reference Section and pages L-19.1 and L-19.2 of
Section 4.0, as specified in the List of Effective Pages, do not
exist.
    (2) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Boeing Document D6-37089-1
``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document Appendix A Model 737-
100/200/200C Airplanes,'' Original Release, dated May 2007, under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (3) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Boeing Document D6-37089,
``Supplemental

Structural Inspection Document for Model 737-100/200/200C
Airplanes,'' Revision E, dated May 2007, on May 27, 2008 (73 FR
21237, April 21, 2008).
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington
98124-2207.
    (5) You may review copies of the service information that is
incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information
on the availability of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or
go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_
regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 7, 2008.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 68 (Monday, April 10, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 21129-21130]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07372]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0642; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASW-8]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Van Horn, TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace at Van
Horn, TX. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of an airspace
review caused by the decommissioning of the Van Horn non directional
beacon (NDB). The name and geographic coordinates of Culberson County
Airport, Van Horn, TX airport would also be updated to coincide with
the FAA's aeronautical database.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 25, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-0333 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-ASW-8 using any of the following methods:
    * Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow
the online instruction for sending your comments electronically.
    * Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    * Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
    * Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the
West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would amend the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Culberson County Airport, Van Horn, TX, to support
instrument flight rule operations at this airport.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments
are filed in writing.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it received on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or dely. The FAA may change this proposal in light of
the comments it receives.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5USC 553(c), DOT solicits comments from
the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT post these
comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.

Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the Federal Aviation Administration, Air
Traffic Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group,
10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

Incorporation by Reference

    Class E airspace is published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO
7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This
document proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order
JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022.
These updates would be published subsequently in the next update to FAA
Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document.

    FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 by modifying
the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
to within an 6.6-mile (decreased from a 6.7-mile) radius of Culberson
County Airport, Van Horn, TX; removing the city associated with the
airport in the airspace legal description to comply with changes to FAA
Order JO 7400.2N, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters; and
updating geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the
FAA's aeronautical database.
    This action is the result of an airspace review caused by the
decommissioning of the Van Horn NDB which provided navigation
information for the instrument procedures at this airport.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

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

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

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

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

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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:

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

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19,
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

ASW TX E5 Van Horn, TX [Amended]

Culberson County Airport, TX
    (Lat. 31[deg]03'28'' N, long. 104[deg]47'02'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.6-mile radius of the Culberson County Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 4, 2023.
Martin A. Skinner,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2023-07372 Filed 4-7-23; 8:45 am]
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