[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 154 (Thursday, August 11, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 49554-49556]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16887]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0881; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00424-R]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) Model SA330J helicopters. This
proposed AD was prompted by a report of restricted movement of the
collective lever caused by incidental contact of the secondary stop
cover due to a loosened rivet. This proposed AD would require removing
the plate of the collective lever secondary stop and replacing it with
self-adhesive tape to cover the stop support and decrease the risk of
resistance on the rotor flight controls, as specified in a European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for
incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by September
26, 2022.

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 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 EASA material that is proposed for IBR in this NPRM, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email [email protected]. You may find the EASA material on
the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. For Airbus service
information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701
North Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or
(800) 232-0323; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/technical-support.html. The EASA material is also available at
www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-
0881.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0881; 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 NPRM, the EASA AD, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristi Bradley, Program Manager, COS
Program Management Section, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

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-2022-0881; Project Identifier
MCAI-2022-00424-R'' 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
this 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 received, without change, to
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.

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 NPRM 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 NPRM, 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 NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to
Kristi Bradley, Program Manager, COS Program Management Section,
Operational Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email [email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives
that is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public
docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2022-0056, dated March 24, 2022
(EASA AD 2022-0056), to correct an unsafe condition for all serial-
numbered Airbus (Eurocopter, Eurocopter France, A[eacute]rospatiale,
and Sud Aviation) Model SA 330 J helicopters, except those having
Airbus modification (mod) 07 27362 embodied in production.
    This proposed AD was prompted by a report of restricted movement of
the collective lever during take-off. After an investigation, it was
determined that the movement of the collective lever was restricted due
to simultaneous movement of the collective secondary stop cover due to
a loosened rivet. This investigation also determined that the loosened
rivet securing the covering plate had come into contact with the
collective flying control fulcrum, leading to the restricted movement
of the collective lever. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the
restricted movement of the collective lever. This unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could result in reduced control of the helicopter,
potentially resulting in damage to the helicopter and injury to
occupants. See EASA AD

2022-0056 for additional background information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2022-0056 requires modification of the helicopter by
removing and replacing the covering plate of the collective lever
secondary stop with self-adhesive tape to decrease the risk of
resistance on the rotor flight controls.
    This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Other Related Service Information

    The FAA reviewed Airbus Alert Service Bulletin No. SA330-67.27,
Revision 0, dated February 2, 2022, for Model SA330J helicopters. This
service information specifies modification procedures for removal of
the covering plate and installation of the self-adhesive tape.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by EASA and are approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral
agreement with the European Union, EASA has notified the FAA about the
unsafe condition described in its AD. The FAA is proposing this AD
after evaluating all known relevant information and determining that
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop
on other helicopters of these same type designs.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in EASA AD 2022-0056, described previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this proposed AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the
FAA proposes to incorporate EASA AD 2022-0056 by reference in the FAA
final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with
EASA AD 2022-0056 in its entirety through that incorporation, except
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of
this proposed AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading
of a particular section in EASA AD 2022-0056 does not mean that
operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD
requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance times,''
compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section
titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in EASA AD 2022-
0056. Service information referenced in EASA AD 2022-0056 for
compliance will be available at www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0881 after the FAA final rule is
published.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 14 helicopters of U.S. Registry. Labor rates are estimated at
$85 per work-hour. Based on these numbers, the FAA estimates the
following costs to comply with this proposed AD.
    Removing the covering plate of the collective lever secondary stop
and replacing it with self-adhesive tape would take about 1 work-hour
and parts would cost up to $100 for an estimated cost of up to $185 per
helicopter and $2,590 for the U.S. Fleet.

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) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would 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

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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 airworthiness
directive:

Airbus Helicopters: Docket No. FAA-2022-0881; Project Identifier
MCAI-2022-00424-R.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by September 26, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J helicopters,
certificated in any category, as identified in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0056, dated March 24, 2022
(EASA AD 2022-0056).

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6700, Rotorcraft
Flight Control.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of restricted movement of the
collective lever caused by incidental contact of the secondary stop
cover due to a loosened rivet. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the restricted movement of the collective lever. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced control of the
helicopter, potentially

resulting in damage to the helicopter and injury to occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply
with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2022-0056.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0056

    (1) Where EASA AD 2022-0056 requires compliance in terms of
flight hours, this AD requires using hours time-in-service.
    (2) Where EASA AD 2022-0056 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (3) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2022-
0056 specifies discarding parts, this AD requires removing those
parts from service.
    (4) This AD does not mandate compliance with the ``Remarks''
section of EASA AD 2022-0056.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2022-0056
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.

 (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send
it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For EASA AD 2022-0056, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find the
EASA material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You
may view this material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX
76177. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. This material may be found in the AD
docket at www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2022-0881.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Kristi Bradley,
Program Manager, COS Program Management Section, Operational Safety
Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood
Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
[email protected].

    Issued on July 20, 2022.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 147 (Friday, July 31, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45667-45669]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18847]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2015-0473; OMB Control Number 1625-0046]

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Sixty-day notice requesting comments.

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SUMMARY:  In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request
(ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting
approval of an extension of a currently approved collection: 1625-0046,
Certificates of Financial Responsibility under the Oil Pollution Act of
1990. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the
public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting
comments as described below.

DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before September 29,
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number [USCG-2015-0473] to the Docket Management Facility (DMF) at the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). To avoid duplicate
submissions, please use only one of the following means:
    (1) Online: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) Mail: DMF (M-30), DOT, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-
140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    (3) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. To ensure your comments are received in a
timely manner, mark the fax, to attention Desk Officer for the Coast
Guard.
    The DMF maintains the public docket for this Notice. Comments and
material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in
this Notice as being available in the docket, will become part of the
docket and will be available for inspection or copying at Room W12-140
on the West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. You may also find the docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Copies of the ICR(s) are available through the docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are
available from: Commandant (CG-612), Attn Paperwork Reduction Act
Manager, U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE., Stop
7710, Washington DC 20593-7710.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Mr. Anthony Smith, Office of
Information Management, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or fax<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for questions on these documents. Contact Ms. Cheryl Collins, Program
Manager, Docket Operations,<PHONE_NUMBER>, for questions on the docket.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    This Notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an application to
OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a Coast Guard
collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains information
describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's likely burden on
the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection,
and other important information describing the Collection. There is one
ICR for each Collection.
    The Coast Guard invites comments on whether these ICRs should be
granted based on the Collections being necessary for the proper
performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard
would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical utility of the
Collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the Collection;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information
subject to the Collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the
Collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. In response to
your comments, we may revise these ICRs or decide not to seek approval
of revisions of the Collection. We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period.
    We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments
and related materials. Comments must contain the OMB Control Number of
the ICR and the docket number of this request, [USCG-2015-0473], and
must be received by September 29, 2015. We will post all comments
received, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov. They will
include any personal information you provide. We have an agreement with
DOT to use their DMF. Please see the ``Privacy Act'' paragraph below.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number [USCG-
2015-0473], indicate the specific section of the document to which each
comment applies, providing a reason for each comment. You may submit
your comments and material online (via http://www.regulations.gov), by
fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. If
you submit a comment online via www.regulations.gov, it will be
considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit
the comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be
considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is
received at the DMF. We recommend you include your name, mailing
address, an email address, or other contact information in the body of
your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding
your submission.
    You may submit your comments and material by electronic means,
mail, fax, or delivery to the DMF at the address under ADDRESSES; but
please submit them by only one means. To submit your comment online, go
to http://www.regulations.gov, and type ``USCG-2015-0473'' in the
``Search'' box. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery,
submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches,
suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by
mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please
enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will
consider all comments and material received during the comment period
and will address them accordingly.
    Viewing comments and documents: To view comments, as well as
documents mentioned in this Notice as being available in the docket, go
to http://www.regulations.gov, click on the ``read comments'' box,
which will then become highlighted in blue. In the ``Search'' box
insert ``USCG-2015-0473'' and click ``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket
Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column. You may also visit the DMF in Room
W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received in
dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act statement
regarding Coast Guard public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of
the Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

Information Collection Request

    1. Title: Certificates of Financial Responsibility under the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0046.
    Summary: The information collection requirements described in this
supporting statement are necessary to provide evidence of a
respondent's

ability to pay for removal costs and damages associated with discharges
or substantial threats of discharges of hazardous material or oil into
the navigable waters, adjoining shorelines or the exclusive economic
zone of the United States. The requirements are imposed generally on
operators and financial guarantors of vessels over 300 gross tons.
    Need: If the requested information is not collected, the Coast
Guard will be unable to comply with the provisions of OPA and CERCLA to
ensure that responsible parties have the ability to pay for cleanup
costs and damages when there is an oil or hazardous material spill or
threat of a spill.
    Forms: CG-5585, CG-5586, CG-5586-1, CG-5586-2, CG-5586-3, CG-5586-
4.
    Respondents: Vessel operators and approved insurers.
    Frequency: Annually, to include collection of information on a
three year cycle.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden remains unchanged at 3,400
hours a year.

    Authority:  The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35, as amended.

    Dated: July 24, 2015.
Thomas P. Michelli,
U.S. Coast Guard, Deputy Chief Information Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[USCG-2009-0561]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, USACE Revetment, Mile
Marker 869 to 303

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone
on the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 869.0 to 303.0,
extending the entire width of the river, 0.5 mile downriver and 0.5
mile upriver from the 2009 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) revetment
work throughout the Lower Mississippi River. This moving safety zone is
needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards
created by the 2009 USACE revetment project. Entry into this zone is
prohibited to all vessels and mariners unless authorized by the Captain
of the Port (COTP) Lower Mississippi River or a designated
representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from September 1, 2009, at 6 a.m. until 6
p.m. to November 1, 2009. The safety zone has been enforced with actual
notice since July 4, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0561 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0561 in the
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available
for inspection or copying at two locations: the Docket Management
Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays and Sector Lower Mississippi River, 2 Auction Avenue, Memphis,
Tennessee 38105 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, call or e-mail Chief Warrant Officer Ray Bartlett,
Sector Lower Mississippi River Waterways Management Branch, at (866)
777-2784, e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on
viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior

notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because publishing an NPRM would be
impracticable and contrary to public interest. The USACE revetment
project is an annual event that is needed to ensure bank erosion does
not affect the proper navigational depth on the Lower Mississippi
River. One-way traffic around the work barges and possible closures of
this portion of the river are necessary to ensure vessels are not put
into jeopardy during the revetment work. Broadcast Notice to Mariners
(BNM) will update mariners of the progress of the revetment project
throughout the time period.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Publishing an NPRM and delaying
its effective date would be contrary to public interest because
immediate action is needed to protect USACE vessels and personnel.

Background and Purpose

    On 11 June 2009, the USACE notified the COTP Lower Mississippi
River of their 2009 revetment schedule. The USACE utilizes special
types of barges, Concrete Mat Laying, rock moving crane, and leveling
graders along with scoop and pan dredges. Each barge commonly has a M/V
for maneuvering. Passing arrangements may be made with the USACE M/V
prior to arriving within 0.5 miles of each work site.
    Several work locations are planned for the 2009 season. Starting on
July 04, 2009, the scheduled work sites are expected to be within the
COTP Lower Mississippi River's Area of Responsibility (AOR). Starting
at mile marker 839.0, and then continuing down river to approximately
20 other scheduled locations. Each location is predetermined by the
USACE.
    A hazardous situation could exist for vessels, mariners, and
spectators in the vicinity of the revetment work sites due to the
inherently dangerous work involved. A safety zone is needed to protect
those vessels, mariners, and spectators from the hazards associated
with revetment work.

Discussion of Rule

    The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all
waters of the Lower Mississippi River extending the entire width of the
river from mile marker 869.0 to mile marker 303.0. Entry into this zone
is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the COTP Lower
Mississippi River or a designated representative. The COTP Lower
Mississippi River may be contacted by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>. The
COTP Lower Mississippi River or a designated representative will inform
the public through BNM's of changes in the effective period and
locations of the USACE vessels for the safety zone. This rule is
effective from July 04, 2009, at 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on November 01,
2009, or until the USACE revetment work is complete.

Regulatory Evaluation

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

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order. This rule will only be in effect for a
short period of time and notifications to the marine community will be
made through BNM. The impacts on routine navigation are expected to be
minimal.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields,
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. This rule will affect the following entities, some of which
may be small entities: the owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit between mile marker 869.0 and mile marker 303.0 on the Lower
Mississippi River from July 4, 2009, at 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on November
1, 2009, or until the USACE revetment work is complete.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities because this rule allows for the
USACE M/V to determine safe passage of one way traffic and night-time
two way traffic during the time period. In addition, the COTP will
provide updates to the mariners with BNM.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. Small
businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who
enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal regulations to
the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and
the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman
evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness
to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of
the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard
will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain
about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

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

Federalism

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

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this
preamble.

Taking of Private Property

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

Civil Justice Reform

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

Protection of Children

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

Indian Tribal Governments

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

Energy Effects

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

Technical Standards

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

Environment

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

0
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5;
Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
2. Add new temporary Sec.  165.T08-0561 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T08-0561  Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, USACE
Revetment, Mile Marker 869 to 303.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: 0.5 mile
downriver and 0.5 mile upriver from the 2009 U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) revetment work throughout the Lower Mississippi
River, beginning at mile marker 869.0 and ending at mile marker 303.0,
extending the entire width of the river during revetment operations. A
mooring barge and spar barge will be perpendicular to the shore, and a
work barge with a supply barge will be parallel to the shore and tied
off to the mooring barge. The work barge utilizes large cranes in
conjunction with bulldozers on the river bank to lay the mat. A
Broadcast Notice to Mariners will be used by the Captain of the Port
(COTP) Lower Mississippi River to identify specific locations of the
USACE M/V and revetment locations.
    (b) Effective dates. This section is effective from 6 a.m. on July
4, 2009, until 6 p.m. on November 1, 2009, or until the USACE revetment
work is complete.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into this zone by vessels or mariners
is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP Lower Mississippi River or
a designated representative.
    (2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through must
request permission from the COTP Lower Mississippi River or a
designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16,
or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the COTP Lower Mississippi River and designated personnel. ``Designated
personnel'' include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the
U.S. Coast Guard.

    Dated: July 28, 2009.
M.S. Gardiner,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Lower Mississippi River.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 3240-039]

Briar Hydro Associates, LLC; Notice of Intent To File License
Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of
the Traditional Licensing Process

    a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application and
Request to Use the Traditional Licensing Process.
    b. Project No.: 3240-039.
    c. Date Filed: November 29, 2019.
    d. Submitted By: Briar Hydro Associates, LLC (Briar Hydro).
    e. Name of Project: Rolfe Canal Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Contoocook River, in the Village of Penacook
and City of Concord, New Hampshire. No federal lands are occupied by
the project works or located within the project boundary.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 and 5.5 of the Commission's
regulations.
    h. Potential Applicant Contact: Andrew J. Locke, Essex Hydro
Associates, LLC, 55 Union Street, Boston, MA 02108;<PHONE_NUMBER>;
[email protected]
    i. FERC Contact: Jeanne Edwards at<PHONE_NUMBER>; or email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Briar Hydro filed its request to use the Traditional Licensing
Process on November 29, 2019. Briar Hydro provided public notice of its
request on December 12, 2019. In a letter dated February 6, 2020, the
Director of the Division of Hydropower Licensing approved Briar Hydro's
request to use the Traditional Licensing Process.
    k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries under section
7 of the Endangered Species Act, and the joint agency regulations
thereunder at 50 CFR, Part 402. We are also initiating consultation
with the New Hampshire State Historic Preservation Officer, as required
by section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and the
implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2.
    l. With this notice, we are designating Briar Hydro as the
Commission's non-federal representative for carrying out informal
consultation pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and
consultation pursuant to section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act.
    m. On November 28, 2019, Briar Hydro filed a Pre-Application
Document (PAD; including a proposed process plan and schedule) with the
Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission's regulations.
    n. A copy of the PAD is available for review at the Commission in
the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's website
(http://www.ferc.gov), using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket
number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at
the address in paragraph h.
    o. The licensee states its unequivocal intent to submit an
application for a new license for Project No. 3240. Pursuant to 18 CFR
16.8, 16.9, and 16.10 each application for a new license and any
competing license applications must be filed with the Commission at
least 24 months prior to the expiration of the existing license. All
applications for license for this project must be filed by November 30,
2022.
    p. Register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.

    Dated: February 6, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-58174; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2008-54]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Order Granting
Approval to a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1
Thereto, To Amend Rules 6.62 and 6.91 Describing Complex Orders,
Complex Order Priority, and Complex Order Execution

July 16, 2008.

I. Introduction

    On May 23, 2008, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'')
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''),
pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to
amend NYSE Arca Rules 6.62 and 6.91 describing complex orders, complex
order priority, and complex order execution. On June 5, 2008, the
Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The
proposal, as modified by Amendment No. 1, was published for comment in
the Federal Register on June 11, 2008.\3\ The Commission received no
comments on the proposal. This order approves the proposed rule change,
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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II. Description of the Proposal

    The Exchange proposes to amend NYSE Arca Rules 6.62 and 6.91
describing complex orders, complex order priority, and complex order
execution. Proposed NYSE Arca Rule 6.62 eliminates specific definitions
for a number of complex order types and adopts a generic definition for
Complex Orders that is consistent with the definition for Complex
Orders approved for use for exemption from Trade Through Liability by
the Options Linkage Authority as described in the Plan For The Purpose
Of Creating And Operating An Intermarket Option Linkage (``Linkage
Plan'').
    Proposed NYSE Arca Rule 6.91 describes the entry of Complex Orders
in the Consolidated Book and the operation of the mechanism, called the
Complex Order Matching Engine, in which Complex Orders will be executed
against each other or against individual quotes and orders in the
Consolidated Book. Complex Orders will be ranked in the Consolidated
Book in price-time priority based on the strategy and the total or net
debit or credit. OTP Holders and OTP Firms will have the ability to
view Complex Orders in the Consolidated Book via an electronic
interface and to submit orders to the Complex Matching Engine to trade
against such orders.
    Complex Orders eligible for execution in the Complex Matching
Engine are defined to be consistent with the Linkage Plan Trade Through
exemption. Therefore execution prices for the individual legs of a
Complex Order that are outside of the National Best Bid or Offer may be
reported. The Complex Matching Engine will never, however, execute any
of the legs of a Complex Order at a price outside of the NYSE Arca best
bid or offer (``NYSE Arca BBO'') for that leg.
    Under proposed NYSE Arca Rule 6.91, Complex Orders submitted to
NYSE Arca will attempt to execute against other Complex Orders in the
Consolidated Book before attempting to execute against the individual
leg markets in the Consolidated Book, provided that if individual
orders or quotes residing in the Consolidated Book can execute against
the incoming Complex Order in full (or in a permissible ratio) at the
same total or net debit or credit as a Complex Order in the
Consolidated Book, the individual orders or quotes will have priority.
Complex Orders that are not executable when submitted to NYSE Arca will
be entered into the Consolidated Book. The Complex Matching Engine then
will monitor individual quotes and orders in the leg markets. If a new
order(s) or quote(s) enters the Consolidated Book so that the Complex
Order becomes executable in full (or in a permissible ratio), the
Complex Order will be executed against the individual quotes and
orders.
    The Exchange also proposes that Lead Market Makers not be afforded
any guaranteed allocation either (a) in the execution of a complex
strategy or (b) if present at the NYSE Arca BBO, when a Complex Order
executes against the individual leg markets since.

III. Discussion and Commission Findings

    After careful review of the proposal, the Commission finds that the
proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and
the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national
securities exchange.\4\ In particular, the Commission finds that the
proposal is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\5\ which
requires, among other things, that the rules of an exchange be designed
to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote
just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and
perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market
system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest.
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    \4\ In approving this proposed rule change, the Commission has
considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition,
and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    The Commission believes that adopting a generic definition for
Complex Orders that is consistent with the definition for Complex
Orders approved for use for exemption from the Linkage Plan's Trade-
Through Liability is consistent with the Act. The Commission notes that
a generic definition for Complex Orders would provide increased
flexibility in the use of orders that represent investment strategies
designed to limit risk or unwind an already established position in a
portfolio.
    The Commission also believes that the Complex Matching Engine
should increase the transparency of Complex Orders and could facilitate
the execution of Complex Orders. The Commission notes that the priority
of the individual leg markets will continue to be maintained. In this
regard, if individual orders or quotes residing in the Consolidated
Book can execute against the incoming Complex Order in full (or in a
permissible ratio) at the same or better total or net debit or credit
as a Complex Order in the Consolidated

Book, the individual orders or quotes in the leg markets will have
priority. Finally, the Commission believes that the Exchange's proposal
not to provide a guaranteed allocation to LMMs with respect to Complex
Orders executed in the Complex Matching Engine is reasonable and
consistent with the Act, because LMMs do not have any quoting
obligations for complex strategies.

IV. Conclusion

    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\6\ that the proposed rule change (SR-NYSEArca-2008-54), as
modified by Amendment No. 1, be, and hereby is, approved.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0411; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-291-AD;
Amendment 39-15326; AD 2004-07-22 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-
100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D,
747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
that applies to all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes. That AD
currently requires that the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program
be revised to include inspections that will give no less than the
required damage tolerance rating for each structural significant item,
and repair of cracked structure. We issued that AD to ensure the
continued structural integrity of the entire fleet of Model 747 series
airplanes. This new AD clarifies the applicability of the existing AD
by specifying which Boeing Model 747 airplanes are affected by this AD
because we have determined that certain new variants that have not yet
been certified will not be subject to the requirements of this AD. 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 ensure the
continued structural integrity of all Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B,
747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D,
747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes.

DATES: Effective January 22, 2008.
    The incorporation by reference of Boeing Document D6-35022,
``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) for Model 747
Airplanes,'' Revision G, dated December 2000, was approved previously
by the Director of the Federal Register as of May 12, 2004 (69 FR
18250, April 7, 2004).
    The incorporation by reference of Boeing Document No. D6-35022,
Volumes 1 and 2, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID)
for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision E, dated June 17, 1993, was
approved previously by the Director of the Federal Register as of
September 12, 1994 (59 FR 41233, August 11, 1994).
    The incorporation by reference of Boeing Document No. D6-35655,
``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for 747-100SR,'' dated
April 2, 1986, was approved previously by the Director of the Federal
Register as of August 10, 1994 (59 FR 37933, July 26, 1994).
    We must receive comments on this AD by March 7, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov.
 Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    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 street address for
the Docket Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivan Li, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On March 24, 2004, we issued AD 2004-07-22, amendment 39-13566 (69
FR 18250, April 7, 2004). A correction of that AD was published in the
Federal Register on May 3, 2004 (69 FR 24063). AD 2004-07-22 applies to
all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes. That AD requires that the FAA-
approved maintenance inspection program be revised to include
inspections that will give no less than the required damage tolerance
rating for each structural significant item, and repair of cracked
structure. That AD resulted from a report of incidents involving
fatigue cracking in transport category airplanes that are approaching
or have exceeded their design service objective. We issued that AD to
ensure the continued structural integrity of the entire fleet of Model
747 series airplanes.

Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2004-07-22, Boeing has announced the production
of additional Model 747 variants. Although they have not yet been
certified, the new variants (Model 747-8 and -8F series airplanes) have
a certification basis that will alleviate the safety issues addressed
by AD 2004-07-22. All of the supplemental structural inspections
required by AD 2004-07-22 will be included in the Airworthiness
Limitations Section of the Boeing 747-8/8F Maintenance Planning Data
Document.
    Because AD 2004-07-22 currently applies to ``all Boeing Model 747
series airplanes,'' these additional Model 747

variants will be required to do the actions mandated by that AD, once
they are certified. Therefore, we must clarify the applicability to
specify only the airplanes that are affected by this AD.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other airplanes of the same type design. For this reason, we
are issuing this AD to revise AD 2004-07-22. This new AD retains the
requirements of the existing AD. This AD also clarifies the
applicability of the existing AD.

Change to Existing AD

    Since we issued AD 2004-07-22, the AD format has been revised, and
certain paragraphs have been rearranged. As a result, the corresponding
paragraph identifiers have changed in this AD, as listed in the
following table:

                      Revised Paragraph Identifiers
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                                           Corresponding  requirement in
       Requirement in AD 2004-07-22               AD 2004-07-22 R1
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Paragraph (a)............................  Paragraph (f).
Paragraph (b)............................  Paragraph (g).
Paragraph (c)............................  Paragraph (h).
Paragraph (d)............................  Paragraph (i).
(This paragraph was mis-lettered as (a)
 in the Federal Register.).
Paragraph (e)............................  Paragraph (j).
Paragraph (f)............................  Paragraph (k).
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    We have also removed Note 1 of AD 2004-07-22 from this AD. The
information in that note is now included in the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) and it is not necessary to include it in
this AD. We have re-numbered the notes in AD 2004-07-22 R1 accordingly.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects about 165 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The requirements of this AD add no additional economic
burden. The current costs for this AD are repeated for the convenience
of affected operators, as follows:
    We estimate that the actions required by AD 2004-07-22 and retained
in this AD take up to 6,825 work-hours per product. The average labor
rate is $80 per work hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of this AD to U.S. operators to be up to $90,090,000 or up to $546,000
per product.
    The number of work hours, as indicated above, is presented as if
the accomplishment of the actions required by AD 2004-07-22 and
retained in this AD are to be conducted as ``stand alone'' actions.
However, in actual practice, these actions for the most part will be
accomplished 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.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    No airplane variant that we had previously excluded from the
applicability of this AD is currently on the U.S. Register. Therefore,
providing notice and opportunity for public comment is unnecessary
before this AD is issued, and this AD may be made effective in less
than 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send
your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include
``Docket No. FAA-2008-0411; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-291-AD'' at
the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov
, including any personal information you provide. We

will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.

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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec.  39.13 by
removing amendment 39-13566 (69 FR 18250, April 7, 2004), corrected at
69 FR 24063, May 3, 2004, and adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2004-07-22 R1 Boeing: Amendment 39-15326. Docket No. FAA-2008-0411;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-291-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective January 22, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD revises AD 2004-07-22.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-
100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D,
747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP 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 ensure the continued structural integrity of all Boeing Model
747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-
300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP 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.

    Note 1: Where there are differences between this AD and the
supplemental structural inspection document (SSID) specified in this
AD, the AD prevails.

Requirements of AD 2004-07-22

Inspection Program

    (f) For Model 747-100SR series airplanes having line numbers
346, 351, 420, 426, 427, and 601: Within 1 year after August 10,
1994 (the effective date of AD 94-15-12, amendment 39-8983, which
was superseded by AD 2004-07-22), 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 Boeing Document No. D6-35655,
``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) for 747-
100SR,'' dated April 2, 1986. The revision to the maintenance
program must include and be implemented per the procedures specified
in Sections 5.0 and 6.0 of the SSID D6-35655. Revision to the
maintenance program shall be per the SSID D6-35655, dated April 2,
1986, until Revision G of the SSID D6-35022 is incorporated into the
FAA-approved maintenance or inspection program per the requirements
of paragraph (h) of this AD.

    Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, an SSI is defined as a
principal structural element (PSE). A PSE is a structural element
that contributes significantly to the carrying of flight, ground, or
pressurization loads, and whose integrity is essential in
maintaining the overall structural integrity of the airplane.

    (g) For airplanes listed in Boeing Document No. D6-35022,
Volumes 1 and 2, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document
(SSID) for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision E, dated June 17, 1993;
and manufacturer's line numbers 42, 174, 221, 231, 234, 239, 242,
and 254: Within 12 months after September 12, 1994 (the effective
date of AD 94-15-18, amendment 39-8989, which was superseded by AD
2004-07-22), incorporate a revision into the FAA-approved
maintenance inspection program that provides no less than the
required DTR for each SSI listed in Boeing Document No. D6-35022,
Volumes 1 and 2, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document
(SSID) for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision E, dated June 17, 1993.
Revision F, dated May 1996, is acceptable for compliance with this
paragraph. (The required DTR value for each SSI is listed in the
document.) The revision to the maintenance program shall include
Sections 5.0 and 6.0 of the SSID D6-35022 and shall be implemented
per the procedures contained in those sections. Revision to the
maintenance program shall be per Revision E or F of SSID D6-35022,
until Revision G of the SSID D6-35022 is incorporated into the FAA-
approved maintenance or inspection program per the requirements of
paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (h) For all Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B,
747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and
747SP series airplanes: Prior to reaching either of the thresholds
specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) or (i)(2)(i) of this AD, or within
12 months after May 12, 2004 (the effective date of AD 2004-07-22),
whichever occurs later, incorporate a revision into the FAA-approved
maintenance or inspection program that provides no less than the
required DTR for each SSI listed in Boeing Document No. D6-35022,
``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document,'' Revision G, dated
December 2000 (hereinafter referred to as ``Revision G''). (The
required DTR value for each SSI is listed in Revision G.) The
revision to the maintenance or inspection program shall include and
shall be implemented per the procedures in Section 5.0, ``DTR System
Application'' and Section 6.0, ``SSI Discrepancy Reporting'' of
Revision G, excluding paragraphs 5.1.2; 5.1.6, item 5; 5.1.8; 5.2;
5.2.1; 5.2.2; 5.2.3; and 5.2.4 of Revision G. Under the provisions
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.),
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the
information collection requirements (Section 6.0, ``SSI Discrepancy
Reporting'') contained in this AD and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120-0056. Upon incorporation of Revision G required by this
paragraph, the revision required by either paragraph (f) or (g) of
this AD, as applicable, may be removed.

    Note 3: Operators should note that, although paragraph 5.2 is
referenced in paragraph 5.1.11 of Revision G, paragraph 5.2 is
excluded as a method of compliance with the requirements of this AD.

Initial Inspection

    (i) For all Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B,
747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and
747SP series airplanes: Perform an inspection to detect cracks of
all structure identified in Revision G of SSID D6-35022 at the time
specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of this AD, as
applicable.
    (1) For wing structure: At the times specified in paragraph
(i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (i) Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles or
100,000 total flight hours, whichever comes first. Or,
    (ii) Within 1,000 flight cycles measured from 12 months after
May 12, 2004.
    (2) For all other structure: At the times specified in paragraph
(i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) of this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (i) Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles, or
    (ii) Within 1,000 flight cycles measured from 12 months after
May 12, 2004.
    (3) For any portion of an SSI that has been replaced with new
structure: At the later of the times specified in paragraph
(i)(3)(i) or (i)(3)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) At the times specified in either paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2)
of this AD, as applicable, or
    (ii) Within 10,000 flight cycles after the replacement of the
part with a new part.

    Note 4: Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs 5.1.2,
5.1.6, item 5, 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, and 5.2.4 of the General
Instructions of Revision G, which would permit operators to perform
fleet and rotational sampling inspections to perform inspections on
less than whole airplane fleet sizes and to perform inspections on
substitute airplanes, this AD requires that all airplanes that
exceed the threshold be inspected per Revision G. Although paragraph
5.1.8 of Revision G allows provisions for touch-and-go training
flights, fleet averaging, and 10% escalations of flight cycles to
achieve the required DTR, this AD does not allow for those
provisions.

    Note 5: Once the initial inspection has been performed,
operators are required to perform repetitive inspections at the
intervals specified in Revision G in order to remain in compliance
with their maintenance or inspection programs, as revised per
paragraph (h) of this AD.

Repair

    (j) Cracked structure found during any inspection required by
this AD shall be repaired, prior to further flight, in accordance
with an FAA-approved method.

Inspection Program for Transferred Airplanes

    (k) 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 per paragraph (k)(1) or
(k)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) For airplanes that have been inspected per this AD, the
inspection of each SSI must be accomplished by the new operator per
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 performed once, each
subsequent inspection must be performed per the new operator's
schedule and inspection method.
    (2) For airplanes that have not been inspected per this AD, the
inspection of each SSI required by this AD must be accomplished
either prior to adding the

airplane to the air carrier's operations specification, or per a
schedule and an inspection method approved by the Manager, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO). After each inspection has been
performed once, each subsequent inspection must be performed per the
new operator's schedule.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (l)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, ATTN: Ivan Li, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S,
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,
Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax (425)
917-6590; has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using 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 must meet the certification basis
of the airplane and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 94-15-12,
are approved as alternative methods of compliance for the
requirements of paragraphs (f) and (j) of this AD.
    (5) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 94-15-18,
are approved as alternative methods of compliance for the
requirements of paragraphs (g) and (j) of this AD.
    (6) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2004-07-22,
are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (m) You must use Boeing Document No. D6-35655, ``Supplemental
Structural Inspection Document for 747-100SR,'' dated April 2, 1986;
Boeing Document No. D6-35022, Volumes 1 and 2, ``Supplemental
Structural Inspection Document (SSID) for Model 747 Airplanes,''
Revision E, dated June 17, 1993; and Boeing Document No. D6-35022,
``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) for Model 747
Airplanes,'' Revision G, dated December 2000; as applicable; to
perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
    (1) The incorporation by reference of Boeing Document D6-35022,
``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) for Model 747
Airplanes,'' Revision G, dated December 2000, was approved
previously by the Director of the Federal Register as of May 12,
2004 (69 FR 18250, April 7, 2004).
    (2) The incorporation by reference of Boeing Document No. D6-
35022, Volumes 1 and 2, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection
Document (SSID) for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision E, dated June
17, 1993, was approved previously by the Director of the Federal
Register as of September 12, 1994 (59 FR 41233, August 11, 1994).
    (3) The incorporation by reference of Boeing Document No. D6-
35655, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for 747-
100SR,'' dated April 2, 1986, was approved previously by the
Director of the Federal Register as of August 10, 1994 (59 FR 37933,
July 26, 1994).
    (4) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124-2207, for a copy of this service information. You
may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 26, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
 [FR Doc. E7-25614 Filed 1-4-08; 8:45 am]

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[Federal Register: March 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 53)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Approvals and
Disapprovals

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Monthly Notice of PFC Approvals and Disapprovals. In December
2009, there were nine applications approved. This notice also includes
information on one other application, disapproved in November 2009,
inadvertently left off the November 2009 notice. Additionally, five
approved amendments to previously approved applications are listed.

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SUMMARY: The FAA publishes a monthly notice, as appropriate, of PFC
approvals and disapprovals under the provisions of the Aviation Safety
and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990 (Title IX of the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1990) (Pub. L. 101-508) and Part 158 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 158). This notice is
published pursuant to paragraph d of Sec.  158.29.

PFC Application Disapproved

    Public Agency: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orlando,
Florida.
    Application Number: 09-12-C-00-MCO.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    Determination: This application involved a request to blend four
previously issued decisions (00-08-C-00-MCO, 02-09-C-00-MCO, 05-10-C-
00-MCO and 07-11-C-00-MCO) into a new decision in order to maintain a
consistent PFC level of $4.50. The FAA examined the public agency's
request and found that it was not consistent with the FAA's policies
and procedures for blending decisions. Therefore, the FAA denied the
public agency's request which had the ultimate effect of disapproving
the application request.
    Decision Date: November 9, 2009.
    For Further Information Contact: Susan Moore, Orlando Airports
District Office,<PHONE_NUMBER>, extension 120.

PFC Applications Approved

    Public Agency: Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, Tampa,
Florida.
    Application Number: 09-08-C-00-TPA.

    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $50,436,700.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2016.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2017.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's:
    On-demand air taxi/commercial operators that do not enplane or
deplane passengers at the public agency's main passenger terminal
buildings or enplane less than 500 passengers per year at the airport.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Tampa International Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use at a
$4.50 PFC Level:
    Taxiway B rehabilitation and bridge.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at a
$3.00 PFC Level:
    North terminal complex conceptual design.
    Cargo service road.
    Decision Date: December 1, 2009.
    For Further Information Contact: Susan Moore, Orlando Airports
District Office,<PHONE_NUMBER>, extension 120.

    Public Agency: City of Del Rio, Texas.
    Application Number: 10-01-C-00-DRT.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $403,739.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2010.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2015.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's:
    None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Construct heliport/helipad.
    Install apron lighting system.
    Install taxiway A lighting system.
    Expand terminal building.
    Improve service road with fencing and gates.
    PFC application and administrative fees.
    Decision Date: December 8, 2010.
    For Further Information Contact: Marcelino Sanchez, Texas Airports
Development Office,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Public Agency: Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties, Avoca,
Pennsylvania.
    Application Number: 09-07-C-00-AVP.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $164,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2017.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2018.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's:
    None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Upgrade terminal security system.
    Wildlife assessment survey.
    Handicapped passenger boarding ramp.
    Decision Date: December 10, 2009.
    For Further Information Contact: Lori Ledebohm, Harrisburg Airports
District Office,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Public Agency: Columbus Airport Commission, Columbus, Georgia.
    Application Number: 10-04-C-00-CSG.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,032,681.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2010.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2012.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's:
    Air taxi/commercial operators.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Columbus Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Prepare PFC application.
    Obstruction clearing easements--runway 24.
    Taxiway C relocation--pave and light.
    Crack seal, seal coat, and mark general aviation apron.
    Obstruction clearing easements--runway 6.
    Terminal building improvements.
    Airfield electrical improvements.
    Security access controls (phase IV).
    Security training software.
    Upgrade security access control (phases I and II).
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting building (design).
    Runway 24 runway safety area improvements (design).
    Runway 24 runway safety area improvements (grading/drainage).
    Runway 6 localizer (design).
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting building (design part 2).
    Security access controls (phase III).
    Runway 6/24 rehabilitation phase II (design).
    Runway 6 localizer (construction).
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting building (construction).
    Fiber optics for aircraft rescue and firefighting building.
    Runway 6/24 rehabilitation phase II (construction).
    Obstruction clearing easements runway 24.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection:
    Perimeter road and fencing replacement.
    Decision Date: December 11, 2009.
    For Further Information Contact: Anna Guss, Atlanta Airports
District Office,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Public Agency: Port of Oakland, Oakland, California.
    Applications Number: 10-15-I-00-OAK.
    Application Type: Impose a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $70,259,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2021.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2023.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's:
    Nonscheduled/on-demand air carriers filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection:
    Bay Area Rapid Transit Airport Connector.
    Decision Date: December 14, 2009.
    For Further Information Contact: Gretchen Kelly, San Francisco
Airports District Office,<PHONE_NUMBER>, extension 623.

    Public Agency: Broome County Department of Aviation, Johnson City,
New York.
    Application Number: 10-13-C-00-BGM.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $492,974.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2011.

    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2012.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's:
    Non-scheduled/on-demand air carriers filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Greater Binghamton Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Runway safety area improvements--environmental assessment.
    Runway 24 engineered mass arresting system retrofit.
    Airport master plan--phase II capital improvement planning program.
    Security improvements.
    Snow equipment purchase--liquid deice truck.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Use:
    Main apron rehabilitation construction.
    Decision Date: December 18, 2009.
    For Further Information Contact: Andrew Brooks, New York Airports
District Office,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Public Agency: Duluth Airport Authority, Duluth, Minnesota.
    Application Number: 09-09-C-00-DLH.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $427,727.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2010.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2011.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's:
    Part 135 air taxi/commercial operators.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Duluth International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Preparation of PFC notice of intent.
    Rehabilitate runway 3/21.
    Remove taxiway A4.
    Design services for replacement terminal.
    Replace passenger boarding bridges (gates 1 and 4).
    Update airport layout plan and master plan.
    Prepare storm water pollution prevention plan.
    Decision Date: December 22, 2009.
    For Further Information Contact: Gordon Nelson, Minneapolis
Airports District Office,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Public Agency: City of Chicago, Department of Aviation, Chicago,
Illinois.
    Application Number: 09-22-C-00-ORD.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $247,195,313.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2026.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 2028.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Air taxi.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection and
Use: Residential insulation.
    Determination: Partially approved for collection and use. Costs
identified as ``contingencies'' in the detailed cost information were
not allowed.
    Decision Date: December 23, 2009.
    For Further Information Contact: Amy Hanson, Chicago Airports
District Office,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Public Agency: City of Dallas, Texas.
    Application Number: 10-03-C-00-DAL.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $345,323,728.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2010.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2022.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Dallas Love Field.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at a
$4.50 PFC Level:
    Aircraft apron and fuel system.
    New terminal.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at a
$3.00 PFC Level:
    Reconstruct taxiways A, B, and D.
    Taxiways L and D1 reconstruction and extension.
    Taxiway B modifications.
    Taxiway M extension.
    Holding pad reconstruction.
    North and west airfield electrical vaults.
    Storm water outflow controls system.
    Runway safety area enhancements.
    New field maintenance facility.
    Taxiway C and K rehabilitation.
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle--acquire 3,000 gallon
replacement.
    Perimeter road rehabilitation.
    Rehabilitate runways.
    Taxiways B, C, and N--construct and rehabilitate.
    Runway lighting update.
    Concourse aprons--east/west rehabilitate.
    Terminal rehabilitation.
    Enhance security.
    Service road rehabilitation.
    Noise mitigation.
    Conduct planning studies.
    Acquire safety equipment.
    Access road--rehabilitate.
    Brief Description of Disapproved Project:
    Security controls enhancement (perimeter fence).
    Determination: Disapproved for collection and use. This project was
determined to be ineligible for PFC funding.
    Decision Date: December 24, 2009.
    For Further Information Contact: Rodney Clark, Texas Airports
Development Office,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

                                           Amendments to PFC Approvals
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                                                                                Original         Amended
                                     Amendment       Originial        Amended        estimated       estimated
    Amendment No. city, state      approved date   approved net    approved net     charge exp.     charge exp.
                                                    PFC revenue     PFC revenue        date            date
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96-01-C-02-ORF, Norfolk, VA.....        11/12/09     $64,005,536     $64,951,249        03/01/10        01/01/10
01-02-C-02-BJI, Bemidji, MN.....        12/01/09         416,452         401,336        08/01/05        08/01/05

06-10-C-01-COS, Colorado                12/16/09       3,012,574       3,000,889        06/01/09        06/01/09
 Springs, CO....................
07-11-C-02-COS, Colorado                12/16/09       1,942,578       2,243,400        12/01/09        01/01/11
 Springs, CO....................
08-05-C-01-MSL, Muscle Shoals,          12/23/09         120,000          41,425        04/01/13        04/01/10
 AL.............................
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    Issued in Washington, DC on March 11, 2010.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 2010-5901 Filed 3-18-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-M