[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 139 (Thursday, July 19, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34034-34039]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14687]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1093; Product Identifier 2017-NM-018-AD; Amendment
39-19329; AD 2018-14-09]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model
A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model
A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This
AD was prompted by reports of early cracking on certain holes of the
crossbeam splicing at certain fuselage frames. This AD requires
repetitive inspections for cracking of the fastener holes in certain
fuselage frames, and depending on airplane configuration, provides an
optional terminating action to the repetitive inspections. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 23, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 23,
2018.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet
http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1093.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1093; 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
800-647-5527) is Docket 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A318
series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -
214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -
131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on November 27, 2017 (82 FR 55955) (``the NPRM'').
The NPRM was prompted by reports of early cracking on certain holes of
the crossbeam splicing at certain fuselage frames. The NPRM proposed to
require repetitive inspections for cracking of the fastener holes in
certain fuselage frames, and depending on airplane configuration, would
provide an optional terminating action to the repetitive inspections.
We are issuing this AD to address cracking at two upper rows of
fasteners of the crossbeam splicing at frame (FR)16 and FR20, on both
the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, which can result in
reduced structural integrity of the airplane due to the failure of
structural components.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2016-0139, dated July 14, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition

for certain Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes;
Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and
Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.
The MCAI states:

    Following addition of a new airworthiness limitation item (ALI)
task 531110 in the Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) Part 2 in
the revision dated April 2012, numerous findings have been reported
of early cracks on the four holes of the crossbeam splicing at frame
(FR)16 and FR20 on both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the
structural integrity of the airframe.
    To allow an earlier crack detection, Airbus decided to transfer
the repetitive inspections from ALI task 531110 to Airbus Service
Bulletin (SB) A320-53-1286, later revised, including new recommended
inspection thresholds.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive special detailed [rototest] inspections (SDI) of the two
upper rows of fasteners of the crossbeam splicing at FR16 and FR20,
on both LH and RH sides, [installation of new fasteners on crack-
free frames, related investigative and corrective actions,] and,
depending on aeroplane configuration, provides an optional
terminating action to the repetitive inspections required by this
[EASA] AD.

    Related investigative actions include checking the edge margins of
the holes. Corrective actions include reaming affected crossbeams and
frames and cold working the frames. You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1093.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.

Requests To Revise Repair Instructions for Repairs Done Using an Airbus
Repair Design Approval Sheet (RDAS)

    American Airlines (AAL) and United Airlines (UAL) requested that
the repair instructions in paragraph (l) of the proposed AD be revised
to remove requirements to obtain new repair instructions for any
airplanes on which repairs were done using the instructions in an
Airbus RDAS. AAL noted that the original RDAS approval was given by an
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA), so new approval should not be
needed. Instead, AAL suggested that the issuer of the RDASs should be
required to revise the RDASs as necessary. UAL noted that an RDAS
already defines repair life and inspection instructions or limits. UAL
also noted that the MCAI does not require obtaining new repair
instructions, but instead says to accomplish the repair instructions
given in the RDAS for repaired fastener holes.
    We disagree to require the issuer of the RDAS to revise the RDAS.
An RDAS is an Airbus document that is not approved by the FAA, and the
FAA has no authority to require Airbus to revise the RDAS.
    We agree with the requests to remove the requirement to obtain
repair instructions in paragraph (l) of this AD. We have confirmed that
EASA intended the corresponding paragraph in the MCAI to be
informational, rather than a new requirement. We have revised paragraph
(l) of this AD to note that the information on the next inspection and
compliance time for the inspection of repaired holes is specified in
the applicable RDAS; therefore, there is no requirement to obtain and
follow new instructions.

Request To Supersede Certain Inspections

    UAL requested that we revise paragraph (l) of the proposed AD to
state that previous repair instructions that superseded ALI 531110 also
terminate the inspections required by paragraph (g) of the proposed AD
for the repaired holes. UAL noted that they had several RDASs that
state that the inspection requirements of the RDAS supersede ALI 531110
for the repaired fasteners. UAL stated that these repairs involved
enlarging the holes and fasteners, thereby making it impossible for
them to accomplish the inspections in accordance with Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-53-1286, Revision 01, dated December 22, 2015.
    We disagree with revising paragraph (l) of this AD to specify
terminating action to paragraph (g) of this AD. An operator who is
unable to complete certain requirements in this AD due to existing
repairs may request an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) under
the provisions of paragraph (s)(1) of this AD.

Request To Remove or Revise Paragraph (n) of the Proposed AD

    AAL requested that paragraph (n) of the proposed AD be revised to
remove requirements to obtain new repair instructions for any airplanes
on which repairs were done using the instructions in an Airbus RDAS
unrelated to ALI task 531110. AAL noted that the original RDAS approval
was given by an EASA DOA, so new approval should not be needed.
Instead, AAL suggested that the issuer of the RDASs should be required
to revise the RDASs as necessary.
    UAL requested that paragraph (n) of the proposed AD be removed. UAL
stated that determining if a repair is unrelated to ALI task 531110 may
be inconclusive, since the ALI task is an inspection that may or may
not be referenced in a documented repair. UAL added that each repair
approval will have damage tolerance considerations regardless of how
the damage was found. UAL further noted that if a repair unrelated to
ALI task 531110 prevents inspection or repair as specified in the
proposed AD, operators would need to request an AMOC.
    We disagree with the commenters' requests. EASA has determined that
repairs unrelated to ALI task 531110, which could include minor repairs
unrelated to the unsafe condition, may not adequately address the
unsafe condition. For this reason, operators must request new
corrective actions for such repairs, as specified in paragraph (n) of
this AD.

Requests To Revise Repair Instructions for Airplanes on Which Certain
Repairs Were Previously Applied

    UAL and AAL requested that paragraphs (i) and (j) of the proposed
AD be revised to list specific affected manufacturer serial numbers
(MSNs). In addition, UAL and AAL requested that the original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) revise the Airbus RDASs to correct any problems. AAL
pointed out that the original RDAS was approved by an EASA DOA and
stated that operators should therefore not be required to obtain a new
approval. UAL requested that if we do not provide revised RDASs or a
list of affected MSNs, we instead provide a pre-defined solution for
the repair. UAL suggested that we should provide instructions for
replacing EN6114 fasteners with EN6115 fasteners. UAL further requested
that if the repairs require case-by-case evaluations, the repair
instructions should define the repair compliance time, rather than
having a set 24 month compliance time, which may not work for every
configuration.
    UAL also noted that the issue with Airbus Repair Instruction
R53112926 issue A or B is that it called out the wrong fastener; EN6115
should have been used instead of EN6114.
    UAL requested that we add a statement to paragraph (j) of this AD
stating that no additional repair instructions are needed if a repair
was accomplished using Airbus Repair Instruction R53112926 issue A or B
and EN6115 fasteners.

    We disagree with the commenters' requests to revise paragraphs (i)
and (j) of this AD to list specific affected MSNs. EASA, as the state
of design authority, and Airbus have both stated that they do not have
knowledge of prior approved repairs; therefore we do not have a list of
affected MSNs. In addition, an RDAS is an Airbus document that is not
approved by the FAA, and the FAA has no authority to require Airbus to
revise the RDAS. Therefore, each existing repair must be individually
analyzed before a new corrective action can be provided. For this
reason, we are not able to provide a single pre-defined solution for
the repair that would address every affected configuration. We have
determined that 24 months is an appropriate time frame to address the
unsafe condition related to the EN6114 fasteners. An AMOC in accordance
with paragraph (s)(1) of this AD may be requested if additional time is
needed to address the unsafe condition.
    We do not agree to add a statement to paragraphs (i) or (j) of this
AD regarding no additional repair instructions are necessary if those
repairs were applied with the installation of EN6115 fasteners, but we
do agree to clarify that paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD only apply
to airplanes on which Airbus Repair Instruction R53112926 issue A or B
or any other repair involving the installation of EN6114 fasteners was
applied. If EN6115 fasteners were installed in the accomplishment of
Airbus Repair Instruction R53112926 issue A or B or any other repair,
the actions specified in paragraphs (i) or (j) of this AD are not
required on the repaired airplane.

Request To Include Corrections to Service Information

    UAL requested that we update paragraph (k) of the proposed AD to
reflect corrections to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1295, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated June 29, 2015. UAL noted that Airbus has
released Operators Information Transmission (OIT) 15-0097, Revision 01,
dated January 7, 2016, to correct discrepancies in the effectivity
section and existing hole diameters for certain subtasks in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-53-1295, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated
June 29, 2015.
    We agree with the commenter's request for the reasons provided. We
have added paragraph (r) to this AD to clarify the hole-diameter
correction provided in Airbus OIT 15-0097, Revision 01, dated January
7, 2016. We have also updated other paragraphs of this AD that refer to
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1295, including Appendixes 01 and 02,
dated June 29, 2015, to include this exception. We also acknowledge the
discrepancy in the effectivity section of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
53-1295, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated June 29, 2015, and the
correction provided in Airbus OIT 15-0097, Revision 01, dated January
7, 2016. However, the applicability of this AD does not refer to Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-53-1295, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated
June 29, 2015. Therefore, we have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Verify Title of Table 1 to Paragraphs (g) and (n) of This AD

    Virgin America requested that we review the title of table 1 to
paragraphs (g) and (n) of this AD. Virgin America noted that the
related MCAI table refers to airplanes having not embodied any of ``mod
20416 and mod 21999,'' while the proposed AD refers to ``pre-
modification 20416 or pre-modification 21999'' airplanes. Virgin
America suggested this might be a typographical error, and asked that
it be corrected if it is in error.
    We acknowledge that the wording in the MCAI and this AD is not the
same and agree to clarify. Table 1 of the MCAI is intended to apply to
airplanes that have not embodied any part of modification 20416 or any
part of modification 21999. Therefore, it is accurate to state ``pre-
modification 20416 or pre-modification 21999 airplanes.'' We have not
changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Verify Referenced Service Information is at the Latest
Revision

    UAL requested that we verify the service bulletins referenced in
the proposed AD are at the latest revision level. UAL noted this would
eliminate the need to request an AMOC immediately following publication
of this AD.
    We agree with the commenter's request. We have verified that no
revisions of the referenced service information have been published
since we issued our proposed AD.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information.
     Service Bulletin A320-53-1286, Revision 01, dated December
22, 2015, which describes procedures for rototest inspections for
cracking of the holes in certain fuselage frames and crossbeams.
     Service Bulletin A320-53-1295, including Appendixes 01 and
02, dated June 29, 2015, which describes procedures for modifying the
airplane, including cold working instructions in certain fuselage
frames and crossbeams.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 928 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
             Action                     Labor cost        Parts cost    Cost per product          operators
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Inspections.....................  116 work-hours x $85          $960  $10,820 per           $10,040,960 per
                                   per hour = $9,860                   inspection cycle.     inspection cycle.
                                   per inspection cycle.
Optional Modification...........  28 work-hours x              3,020  $5,400..............  Up to $5,011,200.
                                   times; $85 per hour
                                   = $2,380.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

Authority for this Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to
the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We 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 this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866,
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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 (AD):

2018-14-09 Airbus: Amendment 39-19329; Docket No. FAA-2017-1093;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-018-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective August 23, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122
airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -
133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -
233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -
231, and -232 airplanes, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers, except the airplanes specified in
paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Airplanes on which Airbus modification 161255 has been
embodied in production.
    (2) Model A319 series airplanes on which Airbus modifications
28238, 28162, and 28342 have been concurrently embodied in
production.
    (3) Model A318 series airplanes on which Airbus modification
39195 has been embodied in production.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of early cracking on the four
holes of the crossbeam splicing at certain fuselage frames (FR). We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking at two upper rows
of fasteners of the crossbeam splicing at FR16 and FR20, on both the
left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, which can result in
reduced structural integrity of the airplane due to the failure of
structural components.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repetitive Rototest Inspections

    Before exceeding the threshold specified in table 1 to
paragraphs (g) and (n) of this AD, or table 2 to paragraphs (g) and
(n) of this AD, as applicable to airplane configuration (pre- or
post-modification 20416 or pre- or post-modification 21999): Do a
special detailed (rototest) inspection of the two upper rows of
fasteners of the crossbeam splicing at FR16 and FR20 on both LH and
RH sides, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1286, Revision 01, dated December
22, 2015. Thereafter, repeat the inspection at the intervals
specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g) and (n) of this AD, or table
2 to paragraphs (g) and (n) of this AD, as applicable to airplane
configuration (pre- or post-modification 20416 or pre- or post-
modification 21999).

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(h) Post-Inspection Actions

    Depending on the results from any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, do the actions in paragraphs (h)(1) or
(h)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, any crack is detected: Before further flight, do all applicable
related investigative and corrective actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1286,
Revision 01, dated December 22, 2015; except where Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-53-1286, Revision 01, dated December 22, 2015,
specifies to contact Airbus for appropriate repair, and specifies
that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance), accomplish
corrective actions before further flight in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (s)(2) of this AD. Repair of an
airplane as required by this paragraph does not constitute
terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane, unless specified
otherwise in the repair instructions.
    (2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, no cracks are detected: Before further flight, do all applicable
fastener installations, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1286, Revision 01,
dated December 22, 2015.

(i) Airplanes on Which Airbus Repair Instruction R53112926 With
Installation of EN6114 Countersunk Fasteners Was Applied on the Frame
and/or Crossbeam

    For airplanes on which Airbus Repair Instruction R53112926 at
issue A or B with installation of EN6114 countersunk fasteners was
applied on the frame and/or crossbeam at FR16 LH or RH, or at FR20
LH or RH: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD,
modify the repair using a method approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(j) Airplanes on Which a Repair With Installation of EN6114 Countersunk
Fasteners Was Applied on the Frame and/or Crossbeam

    For airplanes on which a repair with installation of EN6114
countersunk fasteners, approved by the FAA, EASA, Airbus's EASA DOA,
or an EASA DOA (other than Airbus's EASA DOA), was applied on the
frame and/or crossbeam at FR16 LH or RH, or at FR20 LH or RH, in the
area covered by paragraph (g) of this AD: Within 24 months after the
effective date of this AD, modify the repair using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch
FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(k) Optional Terminating Action for Airplanes Post-Modification 20416
or Post-Modification 21999

    Modification of an airplane post-modification 20416 or post-
modification 21999 in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1295, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated June 29, 2015, except as required by
paragraph (r) of this AD, constitutes terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that
airplane.

(l) Information on Post-Repair Actions for Certain Airplanes

    For an airplane that has been inspected per ALI task 531110 and
repaired before the effective date of this AD using the instructions
in an Airbus Repair Design Approval Sheet (RDAS): each applicable
RDAS contains next inspection and compliance time for the inspection
for each repaired hole.

(m) Partial Terminating Action for Airplanes Post-Modification 20416 or
Post-Modification 21999

    For an airplane post-modification 20416 or post-modification
21999, modification in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1295, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated June 29, 2015, except as required by
paragraph (r) of this AD, for the applicable fastener holes, where
no damage or cracks were detected (i.e., those not repaired) during
the latest inspection as required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections of
those fastener holes as required by paragraph (g) of this AD for
that airplane.

(n) Actions for Airplanes With Certain Repairs

    For an airplane that has been repaired before the effective date
of this AD in the areas described in this AD using the instructions
in an Airbus RDAS unrelated to ALI task 531110: Before exceeding the
compliance times specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g) and (n) of
this AD or table 2 to paragraphs (g) and (n) of this AD, as
applicable, contact the Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA for corrective
action instructions and accomplish those instructions accordingly.
If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature. Accomplishment of corrective action(s) on an airplane, as
required by this paragraph, does not constitute terminating action
for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD
for that airplane, as applicable, unless specified otherwise in the
instructions.

(o) Terminating Action for ALI Tasks

    (1) Accomplishment of an inspection as required by paragraph (g)
of this AD or instructions as required by paragraph (l) of this AD,
as applicable, constitutes terminating action for the inspection
requirements of ALI task 531110, for that airplane.
    (2) Modification of the two upper rows of fasteners of the
crossbeam splicing at FR16 and FR20 on both LH and RH sides of an
airplane, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1295, including Appendixes 01 and
02, dated June 29, 2015, except as required by paragraph (r) of this
AD, as specified in paragraphs (k) and (m) of this AD, constitutes
terminating action for the inspection requirements of ALI task
531110, for those holes for that airplane.

(p) No Reporting Requirement

    Although Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1286, Revision 01,
dated December 22, 2015, specifies to submit certain information to
the manufacturer, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for
Compliance), this AD does not include that requirement.

(q) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-
1286, dated June 29, 2015.

(r) Service Information Exceptions

    Where Subtasks 531295-960-001-001 and 532195-960-002-001 of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1295, including Appendixes 01 and
02, dated June 29, 2015, refer to actions when an existing hole
diameter is ``more than or equal to the minimum starting hole
diameter,'' this AD requires applicable actions in cases where the
hole diameter is ``more than or equal to the maximum starting hole
diameter.''

(s) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards 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 International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (t)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraphs (h)(1) and (p) of this AD: If any service information
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(t) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0139, dated July 14, 2016, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2017-1093.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (u)(3) and (u)(4) of this AD.

(u) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1286, Revision 01, dated
December 22, 2015.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1295, including Appendixes
01 and 02, dated June 29, 2015.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33
5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet
http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June 29, 2018.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-14687 Filed 7-18-18; 8:45 am]
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[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0365; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-274-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Myst[egrave]re-Falcon
900 and Falcon 900EX Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:

    This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued following the
discovery of a potential chafing between the feeder bundle and the
right side partition wall separating the cabin from the lavatory at
frames 22/23. This chafing may damage the feeder bundle and cause a
sustained smoke-generating short-circuit between the feeder and the
partition

wall made of resistive composite material. Strong smoke and a
difficult-to-localize short-circuit may result in a hazardous
situation.

The unsafe condition is sustained smoke in the cabin, which may lead to
reduced ability of the flightcrew to operate the airplane. The proposed
AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 30, 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 W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1137; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0365;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-274-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2006-0270, dated September 4, 2006 (referred to
after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued following the
discovery of a potential chafing between the feeder bundle and the
right side partition wall separating the cabin from the lavatory at
frames 22/23. This chafing may damage the feeder bundle and cause a
sustained smoke-generating short-circuit between the feeder and the
partition wall made of resistive composite material. Strong smoke
and a difficult-to-localize short-circuit may result in a hazardous
situation.

    The unsafe condition is sustained smoke in the cabin, which may
lead to reduced ability of the flightcrew to operate the airplane.
Corrective actions include inspecting for damage of the feeder cables,
repairing any damaged feeder cable, installing a protective Teflon tube
over the feeder cable bundle, and modifying the partition wall. You may
obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Dassault has issued the service information described in the
following table.

                                          Dassault Service Information
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                                                                          Revision
           Airplane model                     Service Bulletin             level                Dated
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Falcon 900EX.......................  F900EX-241.......................            1  July 19, 2006.
Falcon 900EX.......................  F900EX-251.......................            1  July 19, 2006.
Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900..........  F900-358.........................            1  July 19, 2006.
Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900..........  F900-359.........................            1  July 19, 2006.
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    The actions described in this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 38 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 3 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor

rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $34 per
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no
charge for these costs. As we do not control warranty coverage for
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD
on U.S. operators to be $10,412, or $274 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2008-0365; Directorate Identifier
2007-NM-274-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by April 30, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to the Dassault airplanes described in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
    (1) Model Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900 airplanes, serial numbers
188 through 202 inclusive, except those on which both Dassault
Service Bulletins F900-358 and F900-359 have already been
implemented, or Modification M3891 has already been implemented.
    (2) Model Falcon 900EX airplanes, serial numbers 82 through 146
inclusive, except those on which both Dassault Service Bulletins
F900EX-241 and F900EX-251 have already been implemented, or
Modification M3891 has already been implemented.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24:
Electrical Power.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
    This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued following the
discovery of a potential chafing between the feeder bundle and the
right side partition wall separating the cabin from the lavatory at
frames 22/23. This chafing may damage the feeder bundle and cause a
sustained smoke-generating short-circuit between the feeder and the
partition wall made of resistive composite material. Strong smoke
and a difficult-to-localize short-circuit may result in a hazardous
situation.
The unsafe condition is sustained smoke in the cabin, which may lead
to reduced ability of the flightcrew to operate the airplane.
Corrective actions include inspecting for damage of the feeder
cables, repairing any damaged feeder cable, installing a protective
Teflon tube over the feeder cable bundle, and modifying the
partition wall.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) For Model Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900 airplanes: Do the
actions specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Within 330 flight hours or 7 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect for damage of the feeder
cable bundle at the right side partition wall at frames 22/23, and,
if no damage of any feeder cable is found, before further flight,
install a protective Teflon tube over the feeder cable bundle; in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service
Bulletin F900-358, Revision 1, dated July 19, 2006. If chafing or
damage of any feeder cable is found, before further flight, repair
the feeder cable in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Dassault Service Bulletin F900-359, Revision 1, dated July 19,
2006; and install a protective Teflon tube over the feeder cable
bundle in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletin F900-359,
Revision 1, or Dassault Service Bulletin F900-358, Revision 1.
    (ii) Within 3,750 flight cycles or 74 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, modify the right side
partition wall at frames 22/23; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F900-359,
Revision 1, dated July 19, 2006. Implementation of both Dassault
Service Bulletin F900-358 and Dassault Service Bulletin F900-359,
both Revision 1, both dated July 19, 2006, terminates the
requirements of this AD for Model Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900
airplanes.
    (2) For Model Falcon 900EX airplanes: Do the actions specified
in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Within 330 flight hours or 7 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect for damage of the feeder
cable bundle at the right side partition wall at frames 22/23, and,
if no such damage of any feeder cable is found, before further
flight, install a protective Teflon tube over the feeder cable
bundle; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-241, Revision 1, dated July 19,
2006. If any damage of any feeder cable is found, before further
flight, repair the feeder cable in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-251,
Revision 1, dated July 19, 2006; and install a protective Teflon
tube over the feeder cable bundle in accordance with Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX-251, Revision 1, or Dassault Service
Bulletin F900EX-241, Revision 1.
    (ii) Within 3,750 flight cycles or 74 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, modify the right side
partition wall at frames 22/23, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-251,
Revision 1, dated July 19, 2006. Implementation of both Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX-241 and Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-
251, both Revision 1, both dated July 19, 2006, terminates the
requirements of this AD for Model Falcon 900EX airplanes.

Actions Accomplished According to Previous Issue of Service Bulletin

    (g) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD,
in accordance with the service information described in Table 1 of
this AD, are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding actions specified in this AD.

                                     Table 1.--Previous Service Information
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              Airplane model                      Dassault Service Bulletin                     Dated
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Falcon 900EX.............................  F900EX-241.............................  October 19, 2005.
Falcon 900EX.............................  F900EX-251.............................  October 19, 2005.
Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900................  F900-358...............................  October 19, 2005.
Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 900................  F900-359...............................  October 19, 2005.
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FAA AD Differences

    Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 227-1137; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. 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.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.

Related Information

    (i) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2006-0270, dated September 4, 2006, and the
service bulletins described in Table 2 of this AD, for related
information.

                 Table 2.--Dassault Service Information
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                                       Revision
          Service  Bulletin             level             Dated
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F900EX-241..........................          1  July 19, 2006.
F900EX-251..........................          1  July 19, 2006.
F900-358............................          1  July 19, 2006.
F900-359............................          1  July 19, 2006.
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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 21, 2008.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-6522 Filed 3-28-08; 8:45 am]

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[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2006-0138, 0136 and 0139; EPA-HQ-OW-2002-0053 and 0064; and
EPA-HQ-OW-2003-0011; FRL-8041-4]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request on Six Information Collection Requests (ICRs)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew existing approved Information Collection
Requests (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before
submitting the ICRs to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting
comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collections as
described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 8, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the Docket ID numbers
provided for each item in the text, by one of the following methods:
     http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the online instructions for

submitting comments.
     E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(Identify Docket ID No. in the
subject line)
     Mail: Water Docket, Environmental Protection Agency,
Mailcode: 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
Please include a total of three copies.
     Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Room B102,
1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
    Instructions: Direct your comments identified by the Docket ID
numbers provided for each item in the text. EPA's policy is that all
comments received will be included in the public docket without change
and may be made available online at http://www.regulations.gov, including any

personal information provided, unless the comment includes information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit
information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through
http://www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The www.regulations.gov Web site is an

``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your
identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of
your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without
going through http://www.regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be

automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is
placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you
submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name
and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any
disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to
technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA
may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid
the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of
any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public
docket, visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm
.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Stabenfeldt, Office of Wastewater
Management, 4201M, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments?

    EPA has established a public docket for each of the ICRs identified
in this document (see the Docket ID. Numbers for each ICR that are
provided in the text), which is available for online viewing at
http://www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Water Docket in the

EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution
Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
The telephone number for the Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the
telephone number for the Water Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Use http://www.regulations.gov to obtain a copy of the draft collection of

information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing
of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the
public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system,
select ``search,'' then key in the docket ID number identified in this
document.

What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested in?

    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically
solicits comments and information to enable it to:
    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and
    (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from
very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of
specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork
burden for very small businesses affected by this collection.

What Should I Consider When I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

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

What Information Collection Activities or ICRs Does This Apply to?

    Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Discharge Permits and the Sewage Sludge Management Permits, EPA ICR No.
0226.18, OMB Control No. 2040-0086; Notice of Intent for Storm Water
Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under a NPDES General
Permit, EPA ICR No. 1842.05, OMB Control No. 2040-0188; NPDES Storm
Water Program Phase II, EPA ICR No. 1820.04, OMB Control No. 2040-0211;
NPDES and ELG Regulatory Revision for Concentrated Animal Feeding
Operations, EPA ICR No. 1989.03, OMB Control No. 2040-0250; NPDES
Modification and Variance Requests, EPA ICR No. 0029.09, OMB Control
No. 2040-0068; NPDES and Sewage Sludge Management State Programs, EPA
ICR No. 0168.09, OMB Control No. 2040-0057.

Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2006-0138

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
publicly owned treatment works (POTWs), privately owned treatment
works, new and existing manufacturing and commercial dischargers, storm
water dischargers, treatment works treating domestic sewage (TWTDS),
and other entities that apply for NPDES permits.
    Title: Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Discharge Permits and the Sewage Sludge Management Permits.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0226.18, OMB Control No. 2040-0086.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on June 30,
2006. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR Part 9, and displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR Part 9.
    Abstract: This ICR calculates the burden and costs associated with
permit applications for NPDES discharges and sewage sludge management
activities. EPA uses the data contained in applications and
supplemental information requests to set appropriate permit conditions,
issue permits, and assess permit compliance. EPA maintains certain
national application information in databases that assist permit
writers in determining permit conditions. For most permits, EPA has
developed standard application forms. In some cases, such as requests
for additional information and storm water applications from municipal
separate sewer systems, standard forms do not exist because standard
forms are not appropriate for the information collected or because they
have not been developed. Application forms correspond to the different
types of applicants, each form requesting information necessary for
issuing permits to the associated applicants. Applicants include POTWs,
privately owned treatment works, new and existing manufacturing and
commercial dischargers, storm water dischargers, TWTDS, and others.
Depending on the application form they are using, applicants may be
required to supply information about their facilities, discharges,
treatment systems, sewage sludge use and disposal practices, pollutant
sampling data, or other relevant information. Section 308 of the Clean
Water Act authorizes EPA to request from dischargers any information
that may be reasonably required to carry out the objectives and
provision of the Act. Under this authority, EPA sometimes requests
information supplemental to that contained in permit applications. In
its burden and cost calculations, this ICR includes requests for
information supplemental to permit applications. Other parts of the
Clean Water Act and

federal regulations authorize EPA to collect information that
supplements permit applications, such as section 403(c). This ICR
calculates the burden and costs for all information collection
activities associated with applications for permits. Application
information is necessary to obtain an NPDES or sewage sludge permit.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average five
hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The ICR provides a
detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate, which is only briefly
summarized here:
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 291,898.
    Frequency of response: Once every five years.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:
One.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 1,398,737 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $53,546,023. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $53,546,023 and an estimated cost of $0 for
capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.
    Further, as part of this ICR renewal, EPA plans to transfer 1,244
burden hours from Milestones Plans for the Bleached Papergrade Kraft
and Soda Subcategory of the Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Manufacturing
Category, EPA ICR No. 1877.03, OMB Control No. 2040-0202, to this ICR,
which would bring the estimated total annual burden hours noted above
to 1,399,981. The remaining 174 burden hours from EPA ICR No. 1877.03,
will be transferred to NPDES Compliance Assessment/Certification
Information, EPA ICR No. 1427.07, OMB Control No. 2040-0110. EPA ICR
No. 1877.03 subsequently will be phased out.

Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2003-0011

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those which have storm water discharges associated with large
construction activity (40 CFR 122.25(b)(14)(x)) to waters of the U.S.
    Title: Notice of Intent for Storm Water Discharges Associated with
Construction Activity under a NPDES General Permit.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1842.05, OMB Control No. 2040-0188.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on June 30,
2006. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR Part 9, and displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR Part 9.
    Abstract: This ICR calculates the burden and costs associated with
the preparation of the Notice of Intent (NOI) for Storm Water
Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under a NPDES General
Permit, and the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). EPA uses
the data contained in the NOIs to track facilities covered by the storm
water general permit and assess permit compliance. EPA has developed a
form for construction NOIs. The standard one page form is called:
Notice of Intent (NOI) for Storm Water Discharges Associated with
Construction Activity Under a NPDES General Permit (EPA Form Number
3510-6). The construction NOI form requires the following information
to be submitted, signed, and certified to by an authorized
representative of the project:

--Name, address, phone number of the facility.
--Status of the owner/operator (whether federal, state, public, or
private).
--Name and location of the project (City, State, ZIP, Latitude,
Longitude, County).
--Whether the facility is located on Indian Country Lands.
--Whether a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been
prepared.
--Optional: location for viewing SWPPP and telephone number for
scheduling viewing times: Address, City, State, ZIP.
--The name of the receiving water.
--Estimated construction start date and completion date.
--The estimated area to be disturbed (to nearest acre).
--An estimate of the likelihood of discharge.
--Whether any protected species or critical habitat in the project
area.
--Which section of part I.B.3.e(2) of the permit through which permit
eligibility with regard to protection of endangered species is
satisfied.

    Respondents are required to obtain coverage under the NPDES General
Permit for storm water discharges associated with construction
activity.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 38.3
hours per response by large construction NPDES permittees in NPDES-
authorized states and territories and 40.5 hours per response for
construction activities in states and territories where EPA is the
permitting authority. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 201,259.
    Frequency of response: Once initially, prior to commencement of
construction
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:
Two.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 7,920,245 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $264,919,148. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $264,919,148 and an estimated cost of $0 for
capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.

Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2002-0053

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
NPDES permittees, including operators of small municipal separate storm
sewer

systems, small construction activity, and industrial facilities
identified in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(i)-(ix) and (xi) that qualify for a
no exposure exemption.
    Title: NPDES Storm Water Program Phase II.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1820.04, OMB Control No. 2040-0211.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on June 30,
2006. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR Part 9, and displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR Part 9.
    Abstract: This ICR calculates the burden and costs associated with
the regulation of storm water discharges under Phase II of the NPDES
storm water program. Specifically, it calculates the burden for
developing and implementing small MS4 storm water permits, small
construction (1-5 acres) permits, and submitting a no-exposure
certification form (EPA form 3510-11). The ICR also specifies the
burden on authorized NPDES States to process and administer the Phase
II program.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 21
hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 327,163.
    Frequency of response: Varies.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:
Varies.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 4,958,353 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $142,543,556. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $142,543,556 and an estimated cost of $0 for
capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.

Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2006-0136

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
owners and operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs).
    Title: NPDES and ELG Regulatory Revision for Concentrated Animal
Feeding Operations.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1989.03, OMB Control No. 2040-0250.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on July 31,
2006. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR Part 9, and displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR Part 9.
    Abstract: This ICR calculates the burden and costs associated with
the NPDES and ELG regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding
Operations (CAFOs). These regulations regulate land application of
manure, litter and wastewater generated at CAFO facilities. The rule
requires all facilities defined as a CAFO to apply for a NPDES permit.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 18
hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 11,941.
    Frequency of response: Varies.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:
Varies
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 1,890,000 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $7.9 million. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $5.0 million and an estimated cost of $2.9
million for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.

Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2002-0064

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
NPDES permit applicants that request a variance or modification of the
NPDES or sewage sludge management conditions.
    Title: NPDES Modification and Variance Requests.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0029.09, OMB Control No. 2040-0068.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on November
30, 2006. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR Part 9, and displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR Part 9.
    Abstract: This ICR estimates the burden and costs associated with
modifications and variances made to NPDES permits and to National
Sewage Sludge Management Program permit requirements. Prior to permit
issuance, a NPDES permit applicant may request a variance from the
conditions that would normally be imposed on the applicant's discharge.
Although any interested party may request a variance, such requests are
usually made by the applicant. An applicant must submit information so
the permitting authority can assess whether the facility is eligible

for a variance, and what deviation is necessary. Once a NPDES or
sludge-only permit is issued, a facility is subject to the permit
limits and conditions for the life of the permit. However, events may
occur during this period that would render the permit limits or
conditions inappropriate. Responding to such events may require a
modification of the NPDES or sewage sludge management permit
conditions. The causes that can lead to permit modifications are
established in 40 CFR 122.62 and 122.63. The regulations specify
information a facility must report in order for EPA to determine
whether a permit modification is warranted. Each provision requires
similar information.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 23
hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 13,137.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:
Varies.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 303,997 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $10,952,021. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $10,952,021 and an estimated cost of $0 for
capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.

Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2006-0139

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
States, Territories, and American Indian Tribal Entities.
    Title: NPDES and Sewage Sludge Management State Programs.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0168.09, OMB Control No. 2040-0057.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on November
30, 2006. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR Part 9, and displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR Part 9.
    Abstract: This ICR estimates the burden and costs associated with
NPDES and Sewage Sludge Management State Programs. Under the NPDES
program, States, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, and U.S.
Territories, hereafter referred to as States, may acquire the authority
to issue permits. These governments have the option of acquiring
authority to issue general permits (permits that cover a category or
categories of similar discharges). States with existing NPDES programs
must submit requests for program modifications to add pretreatment,
Federal facilities, or general permit authority. In addition, as
Federal statutes and regulations are modified, States must submit
program modifications to ensure that their program continues to meet
Federal requirements. States have the option of obtaining a sludge
management program. This program may be a component of a State NPDES
Program, or it may be administered by a separate program.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 50.3
hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 613.
    Frequency of response: Semi-annually, quarterly, on occasion, every
five years, on-going.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:
Varies.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 966,966 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $30,169,349. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $30,169,349 and an estimated cost of $0 for
capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.

    Dated: February 28, 2006.
James A. Hanlon,
Director, Office of Wastewater Management.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP20-200-000.
    Applicants: ConocoPhillips Company,W&T Offshore, Inc.
    Description: Joint Petition for Temporary Waiver of Commission
Capacity Release Regulations and Policies, et al. of ConocoPhillips
Company, et al under RP20-200.
    Filed Date: 11/4/19.
    Accession Number: 20191104-5062.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/12/19.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-201-000.
    Applicants: Enable Mississippi River Transmission, LLC.
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RP18-923 Settlement to be effective 1/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 11/4/19.
    Accession Number: 20191104-5072.
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    Docket Numbers: RP20-202-000.
    Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Non-Conforming--Gateway to be
effective 12/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 11/4/19.
    Accession Number: 20191104-5102.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/18/19.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-203-000.
    Applicants: Equitrans, L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Capacity Release
Agreements--11/4/2019 to be effective 11/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 11/4/19.
    Accession Number: 20191104-5105.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/18/19.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
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    Dated: November 5, 2019.
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Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0277; Airspace Docket No. 21-AGL-19]
RIN 2120-AA66

Revocation of Class E Airspace; Standish, MI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revokes the Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Standish Industrial Airport, Standish,
MI. This action is the result of an airspace review caused by the
closing of the Standish Industrial Airport and associated instrument
procedures are no longer required.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 7, 2021. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR
part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and
publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11E at NARA, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

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 revokes the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Standish Industrial Airport, Standish, MI, due to the
closure of the airport and cancellation of the instrument procedures at
this airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (86 FR 24792; May 10, 2021) for Docket No. FAA-2021-0277 to
revoke Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Standish Industrial Airport, Standish, MI. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA

Order 7400.11E, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in
the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020. FAA Order 7400.11E is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 revokes the Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Standish Industrial
Airport, Standish, MI.
    This action is the result of an airspace review due to the closing
of the Standish Industrial Airport, Standish, MI, and cancellation of
the instrument procedures at this airport.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. 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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 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 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 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:

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

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AGL MI E5 Standish, MI [Removed]

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 25, 2021.
Martin A. Skinner,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
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