Page 1 of 28 UTAH STATE CERTIFICATION PLAN OF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS UTAH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY TABLE OF CONTENTS Cooperating Agencies ................................................................................................................ 2 Coordination of Agencies .......................................................................................................... 3 Legal Authority ......................................................................................................................... 3 Qualified Personnel .................................................................................................................... 4 Assurance of Funding ................................................................................................................ 4 Reports ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Classification of Applicators ...................................................................................................... 5 Definition of Specific Categories ................................................................................................ 5 Determination of Competency ................................................................................................... 8 State Standards for Certification of Applicators ....................................................................... 10 Certification Procedures .......................................................................................................... 14 Commercial Applicators ............................................................................................... 14 Non Commercial Applicators ....................................................................................... 17 Private Applicators ....................................................................................................... 19 Certification of Federal Employees ............................................................................... 20 Certification of Out of State Applicants ....................................................................... 20 Dealer Licensing .......................................................................................................... 21 Transportation, Storage and Disposal of Pesticides and Pesticide Containers ............................ 23 Maintenance of Utah State Certification Plan ........................................................................... 23 Page 2 of 28 Pursuant to Section 11, Paragraph ( a) ( 2), Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( FIFRA) and Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( FFDCA) as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act ( FQPA) of August 3, 1996. The State of Utah submits the following State Plan for Certification of Commercial, Non Commercial and Private Pesticide Applicators.

1. COOPERATING AGENCIES The Utah State University Extension Service ( ES) and the Utah State Pesticide Committee shall cooperate with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food ( UDAF) in the implementation of the State Certification Plan ( SCP). The cooperating agencies and responsible officials are as follows:

A. Lead Agency The Governor of Utah in a letter dated February 1, 2000, to the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA), designated the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food as the lead agency responsible for administering the State Certification Plan. The lead agency address and principle responsible officials are;

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food 350 N Redwood Rd.

Box 146500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114 6500 Cary G. Peterson, Commissioner 801 538 7101 G. Richard Wilson, Director of Plant Industry 801 538 7180 Clark Burgess, Pesticide Program Manager 801 538 7188 B. Utah State University Extension Service Utah State University Extension Service 4900 Old Main Hill Logan, Utah 84322 4620 Jack Payne, Vice President and Director 435 797 2201 Page 3 of 28 Howard Deer, Extension Pesticide Coordinator 435 797 1602 C. Utah State Pesticide Committee ( Attachment 1)

2. COORDINATION OF AGENCIES Responsibility for the administration and maintenance of the state plan rests with UDAF.

Regulations adopted, enabling legislation submitted or procedures adopted to implement the SCP will be done with the advice and approval of the pesticide committee. Committee meetings will be held as necessary by the Committee Chairman or the UDAF Commissioner.

ES shall assume responsibility for the development and presentation of pesticide applicator training programs. ES shall conduct training sessions with advance public notification and assemble appropriate education materials. UDAF shall issue appropriate documents to those who fulfill the requirements for certification.

An interagency memorandum of understanding has been established which designates responsibilities of UDAF, ES and EPA regarding development and implementation of the SCP. ( Attachment 2)

3. LEGAL AUTHORITY Legal authority by which the UDAF shall administer the SCP is contained in the Utah Pesticide Control Act of January 1, 1997 ( Title 4, Chapter 14, Section 1 to 12, Utah Code Unannotated, 1998). A letter from the Utah Attorney General's Office affirming this authority is contained herein ( Attachment 3). A copy of the Utah Pesticide Control Act Law and Rule of January 1, 1997 is also included ( Attachment 4 and 5).

The Utah Pesticide Control Act of 1997 provides for the establishment of a State Pesticide Committee and gives the UDAF Commissioner considerable powers concerning pesticides. Page 4 of 28 Following due public hearings and upon approval of the Committee, the Commissioner may issue and enforce rules and regulations relating to the sale, distribution, use and disposition of pesticides in Utah. UDAF has no jurisdiction on Tribal Lands in Utah. UDAF and US EPA Region 9 have signed a memorandum of understanding concerning the implementation of a federal pesticide applicator certification program in Navajo Indian Country. A copy of the signed agreement is contained herein ( Attachment 6).

4. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL UDAF will maintain qualified personnel in implementing the SCP in addition to previously stated department officials listed under 1. A.

5. ASSURANCE OF FUNDING Certification Program funding is budgeted and appropriated annually by State Legislature.

6. REPORTS A summary of certification activities for the previous year will be submitted by UDAF to EPA, Region VIII and the Utah State Pesticide Committee by November 1 of each year.

This report will include:

A. Total number of applicators, commercial, non commercial and private, by category,

currently certified.

B. Changes in commercial, non commercial and private applicator categories or subcategories;

C. A summary of enforcement activities related to use of pesticides during the last reporting period;

D. Significant proposed changes in required standards of competency.

E. Proposed changes in plans and procedures for enforcement activities related to use of pesticides for the next reporting period; and Page 5 of 28 F. Any other proposed changes for the SCP that would significantly affect the state certification program.

Other reports dealing with substantive matters involving the state certification program will be submitted to EPA Region VIII and the Utah State Pesticide Committee as requested.

7. CLASSIFICATION OF APPLICATORS Pesticide applicators will be classified for certification and licensing as follows:

D. Commercial Applicator  any person who uses any pesticide for hire or compensation.

( See Certification Procedures for Commercial Applicators)

B. Non Commercial Applicator  any person working as an individual or an employee of a firm, entity or government agency who uses or demonstrates the use of any restricteduse pesticide and who does not qualify as a private applicator, nor require a commercial applicator's license. ( See Certification Procedures for Non Commercial Applicators)

C. Private Applicator  any person or his employer who uses or supervises the use of any restricted use pesticide for the purpose of producing any agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by him or his employer ( if applied without compensation other than trading of services between producers of agricultural commodities) or on the property of another person. ( See Certification Procedures for Non Commercial Applicators)

8. DEFINITIONS OF SPECIFIC CATEGORIES Applicators shall be categorized as defined with title and number below, based on the application site and the type of work they perform.

1. Agricultural Pest Control a. Plant. This category includes applicators using pesticides to control pests in the production of agricultural crops including, but not limited to, field crops,

vegetables, fruits, pasture, rangelands, and non crop agricultural lands. Page 6 of 28 b. Animal. This category includes applicators using pesticides on animals including, but not limited to, beef and dairy cattle, elk, bison, swine, sheep,

horses, goats, poultry and to places on or in which animals inhabit. Doctors of veterinary medicine or their employees engaged in the business of applying pesticides for hire, publicly representing themselves as pesticide applicators or engaged in large scale use of pesticides, are included in this category.

2. Forest Pest Control.

This category includes applicators using pesticides in forests, forest nurseries, and forest seed producing areas.

3. Ornamental and Turf Pest Control.

This category includes applicators using pesticides to control pests in the maintenance and production of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers and turf. This includes controlling pests on home foundations, sidewalks, driveways, and other similar locations.

4. Seed Treatment.

This category includes applicators using pesticides on seeds.

5. Aquatic Pest Control.

a. Surface Water: This category includes applicators applying pesticides to standing or running water, excluding applicators engaged in public healthrelated activities included in R68 7 6 ( 8).

b. Sewer Root Control: Pesticides used to control roots in sewers or in related systems.

6. Right of Way Pest Control.

This category includes applicators using pesticides in the maintenance of public roads,

electric power lines, pipelines, railway rights of way, or other similar areas.

7. Structural and Health related Pest Control.

This category excludes any fumigation pesticide application and is limited to applicators using pesticides in, on, or around food handling establishments; human dwellings;

institutions, such as schools and hospitals; industrial establishments, including Page 7 of 28 warehouses, storage units and any other structures and adjacent areas, public or private; to control household pests, fabric pests, and stored product pests and to protect stored, processed and manufactured products. This category includes vertebrate pest control in and around buildings.

8. Public Health Pest Control.

This category includes state, federal, or other governmental employees or persons working under their supervision applying or supervising the use of restricted use pesticides in public health programs for the management and control of pests having medical and public health importance.

9. Regulatory Pest Control 1) Predator Control/ 1080 Livestock Protection Collar. This category is limited to state and federal employees of USDA APHIS Wildlife Services or persons under their direct supervision, who apply pesticides in a protective collar to control regulated pests.

2) Predator Control/ M 44 Device. This category is limited to state and federal employees of USDA APHIS or persons under their direct supervision, who apply pesticides in a mechanical ejection device to control regulated pests.

10. Demonstration, Consultation and Research Pest Control This category includes individuals who demonstrate to the public the proper use,

techniques, benefits and methods of applying restricted use pesticides but is not limited to agricultural field representatives, extension personnel, commercial representatives,

consultants, advisors, and persons conducting field research with restricted use pesticides. In addition, they shall meet the specific standards that may be applicable to their particular activity.

11. Aerial Application Pest Control This category includes applicators using pesticides by aircraft. Aerial applicators are required to be certified in the Aerial Application Pest Control Category and any other categories of intended application.

12. Vertebrate Animal Pest Control Page 8 of 28 This category includes applicators applying pesticides in the control of vertebrate pests outdoors, such as rodents, birds, bats, predators or domestic animals.

13. Fumigation/ Stored Commodities Pest Control This category includes applicators using fumigants to control pests in soils, structures,

railroad cars, stored grains, manufactured products, grain elevators, flour mills, and similar areas and items.

14. Wood Preservation Pest Control This category includes applicators who apply wood preservative pesticides on wood products, such as fence posts, electrical poles, railroad ties, or any other form of wood products.

15. Wood Destroying Organisms Pest Control This category includes applicators using pesticides to control termites, carpenter ants,

wood boring or tunneling insects, wood decaying fungi and any other pests destroying wood products.

9. DETERMINATION OF COMPETENCY Applicators must show competence in use and handling of pesticides, according to hazards involved in their particular classification, by passing the tests and becoming certified as outlined in R68 7 8. UDAF will issue a license which will qualify an applicator to purchase and apply pesticides in the appropriate classification upon their becoming certified.

Standards for certification of applicators as classified in R68 7 7 have been established by EPA. Such standards shall be a minimum for certification of applicators in the State of Utah.

Applicators who cannot read English are not eligible for licensure or certification in Utah.

A. Commercial and Non Commercial Applicators.

Commercial and non commercial applicators shall demonstrate practical knowledge by written examination( s) of the principles and practices of pest control and safe use,

storage and transportation of pesticides, to include the general standards applicable to Page 9 of 28 all categories and the standards specifically identified for each category or subcategory designated by the applicant, as set forth in 40 Code of Federal Regulations ( CFR),

Section 171.4 and the EPA approved Utah State Certification Plan of Pesticide Applicators.

1. Exemption. The standards for commercial and non commercial applicators do not apply to the following persons for purposes of these rules:

a. Persons conducting laboratory type research involving pesticides; and b. Doctors of medicine and doctors of veterinary medicine applying pesticides or drugs or medication during the course of their normal practice and who do not publicly represent themselves as pesticide applicators.

B. Private Applicators.

Private applicators shall show practical knowledge of the principles and practices of pest control and the safe use of pesticides, to include the standards for certification of private applicators as set forth in 40 CFR Section 171.5. Private applicators applying restricted use pesticides by aircraft shall also show practical knowledge of the additional standards specifically identified for that method of application in R68 7 6 ( 11).

Private applicators may supervise non certified applicators provided.

1. A certified private applicator that functions in a supervisory role shall be responsible for the actions of any non certified applicators under his instruction and supervision;

2. A certified private applicator shall provide written or oral instruction for the application of a restricted use pesticide applied by a non certified applicator under his supervision when the certified applicator is not required to be physically present. Instructions shall be given in a language understood by the Page 10 of 28 applicator if that applicator cannot read. Instructions shall include procedures for contacting the certified applicator in the event he is needed; and/ or 3. The certified applicator shall be physically present to supervise the application of a restricted use pesticide by a non certified applicator if such presence is required by the label of the pesticide being applied.

10. STATE STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF APPLICATORS All applicators will be required to demonstrate or show knowledge by examination under general requirements for applicators and in the specific category( s) of application. Numbers,

identifying titles, and requirements for the category standards are:

1. Agricultural Pest Control a. Plant  Demonstrate knowledge of the crops on which they may be using pesticides. Practical knowledge is required concerning soil and water problems,

pre harvest intervals, re entry intervals, phytotoxicity, and potential for environmental contamination, non target injury and community problems resulting from the use of pesticides in agricultural areas.

b. Animal  Applicators applying pesticides directly to animals must demonstrate knowledge of such animals and their associated pests. Practical knowledge is also required concerning specific pesticide toxicity and residue potential, since host animals will frequently be used for food. Further, the applicator must know the related hazards associated with such factors as formulation, application techniques, age of animals, stress and extent of treatment.

2. Forest Pest Control Demonstrate knowledge of the types of forests, forest nursery and seed production in Utah and the pests involved. They should possess practical knowledge of the cyclic occurrence of certain pests and specific population dynamics as a basis for programming pesticide applications. Practical knowledge is required of the relative Page 11 of 28 biotic agents and their vulnerability to the pesticides to be applied. Consequences of pesticide use may be difficult to assess in large forest stands which frequently include natural aquatic habitats and harbor wildlife. The applicator must therefore demonstrate, by examination practical knowledge of control methods which will minimize the possibility of secondary problems such as unintended effects on wildlife.

Proper use of specialized equipment must be demonstrated, upon request or by examination especially as it may relate to meteorological and adjacent land use.

3. Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Demonstrate knowledge of pesticide problems associated with production and maintenance of ornamental trees, shrubs, plants and turf, including cognizance of potential phytotoxicity due to a variety of plant material, drift, and persistence beyond the intended period of pest control. Applicators must demonstrate by examination,

practical knowledge of application methods which will minimize or prevent hazards to humans, non target animals and the environment.

4. Seed Treatment Demonstrate knowledge of seed types that require chemical protection against pests and factors such as seed coloration, carriers, and surface active agents which influence pesticide binding and may affect germination. They must demonstrate by examination practical knowledge of hazards associated with handling, sorting, and mixing, and misuse of treated seeds such as introduction of treated seed into food and feed channels, and proper disposal of unused treated seeds.

5. Aquatic Pest Control Demonstrate knowledge of the secondary effects which can be caused by improper application rates, incorrect formulations and faulty application of restricted use pesticides, various water use situations and the potential of downstream effects.

Further, they must have practical knowledge concerning potential pesticide effects on plants, fish, birds, beneficial insects, and other organisms which may be present in Page 12 of 28 aquatic environments. These applicators shall demonstrate by examination practical knowledge of the principles of limited area application.

6. Right of Way Pest Control Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of environments since right of way can traverse many different terrains, including waterways. Also demonstrate knowledge of runoff,

drift and excessive foliage destruction and ability to recognize target organisms, nature of herbicides, need for containment of these pesticides within the right of way area, and the impact of their application activities on the adjacent areas and communities.

7. Structural and Health Related Pest Control Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of pests and their life cycles, types of formulations appropriate for their control and methods of application that avoid contamination of food, damage and contamination of habitat, and exposure of people and pets.

Applicators shall demonstrate knowledge of factors that may lead to hazardous conditions and human exposure to babies, children, pregnant women and the elderly, and environmental conditions particularly related to health related pest control involving outdoor applications.

8. Public Health Pest Control Demonstrate knowledge of vector disease transmission as it relates to and influences application programs, and understand a variety of pests, their life cycles and habitats as a basis for control strategy. Applicators shall have practical knowledge of a variety of environments ranging from streams to those conditions found in buildings with importance and employment of such non chemical control methods as sanitation, waste disposal and drainage.

9. Regulatory Pest Control Demonstrate knowledge of regulated pests, applicable laws relating to quarantine and other regulation of pests, and the potential impact on the environment of restricted use pesticides used in suppression and eradication programs. Demonstrate knowledge of factors influencing introduction, spread, and population dynamics of relevant pests, Page 13 of 28 with knowledge extending beyond that required by immediate duties due to services frequently required in areas of the country where emergency measures are invoked to control regulated pests and where individual judgments must be made in new situations.

a) Predator Control/ 1080 Livestock Protection Collar 1) Specific Standards of Competency:

Demonstrated comprehension that the use of LP collars must conform to all Federal,

State, and local regulations, as well as knowledge and understanding of the use restrictions for sodium fluoroacetate in the livestock protection collar including:

a) Where and when 1080 LP collars can be used;

b) Safe handling and attachment of 1080 LP collars;

c) Supervision of non certified users of 1080 LP collars are in use;

d) Instructions for practical treatment of 1080 poisoning in humans and domestic animals;

e) Field posting requirements where 1080 LP collars are in use;

f) Monitoring requirements for 1080 LP collars;

g) Instructions on record keeping for 1080 LP collars;

h) Reporting of 1080 poisoning/ suspected poisoning of threatened or endangered species, humans, domestic animals, or non target wild animals;

i) Proper storage of 1080 LP collars;

j) Disposal of punctured or leaking 1080 LP collars, and contaminated animal remains,

vegetation, soil, and clothing;

b) Predator Control/ M 44 Sodium Cyanide Ejector Device 1) Specific Standards of Competency:

Demonstrated comprehension that the use of M 44 Devices must conform to all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as knowledge and understanding of all of the specific use restrictions applicable to the certified applicator and his or her location,

including: Page 14 of 28 a) Safe Handling of the capsules and device;

b) Proper use of the antidote kit;

c) Proper placement of the device;

d) Necessary record keeping;

e) Conditions of and restrictions on where M 44 devices can be used, including consultation of US Fish and Wildlife Service maps to avoid affecting endangered species, and maximum density of M 44 devices;

f) Provisions for supervision and/ or monitoring of M 44 users or applicators;

g) Required information exchange where more than one agency is authorized to place M 44 devices;

h) Monitoring requirements for M 44 devices;

i) Field posting requirements where M 44 devices are in use;

j) Proper storage of M 44 devices;

k) Disposal of damaged or used sodium cyanide capsules; and l) Notification of medical personnel before using M 44 devices.

10. Demonstration, Consultation and Research Pest Control Persons demonstrating safe and effective use of pesticides to other applicators and the public will be expected to meet comprehensive standards reflecting a broad spectrum of pesticide uses. Practical knowledge of problems, pests, and population levels occurring in numerous demonstration situations is required. Applicators shall understand pesticide organism interactions and the importance of integrating pesticide use with other control methods. Applicators doing demonstration pest control work shall possess a practical knowledge of all of the standards detailed in CFR 40 Section 171.4 ( b); including specific standards required for categories ( 1) through ( 10) of this section as they may be applicable to their activity.

11. Aerial Application Pest Control Page 15 of 28 Demonstrate knowledge of pest control in a variety of environments such as agricultural properties, rangelands, forest lands and marshlands, significance of drift and of the potential for environmental contamination.

12. Vertebrate Pest Control Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of vertebrate pest control methods outdoors on agricultural properties, rangelands, and other related areas, of a variety of pests such as rodents, birds, bats, predators or domestic animals, including their life cycles, and types of formulations appropriate for their control and methods of application.

13. Fumigation/ Stored Commodities Pest Control Demonstrate knowledge of fumigation/ stored commodities pest control in a variety of situations such as soils, structures, railroad cars, stored grains, manufactured products,

grain elevators, flour mills, and similar areas and items.

14. Wood Preservation Pest Control Demonstrate knowledge of wood preservation pest control in a variety of situations using pesticides to treat wood products, such as fence posts, electrical poles, railroad ties, or any other form of wood products.

15. Wood Destroying Organisms Pest Control Demonstrate knowledge of wood destroying pest control in a variety of situations such as using pesticides to control termites, wood boring and tunneling insects,

wooddecaying fungi and any other pests destroying wood products.

11. Certification Procedures.

A license fee determined by UDAF, pursuant to Subsection 4 2 2( 2), shall be assessed prior to certification or recertification.

Examination and educational material fees determined by UDAF, pursuant to Subsection 4 2 2( 2),

shall be assessed prior to the time of certification or recertification. Any person applying to Page 16 of 28 become certified or recertified may be required to demonstrate the ability to: ( a) read and understand three or more sets of pesticide label directions, copied or transcribed from pesticide containers randomly chosen by division personnel and ( b) demonstrate the mixing and application of pesticides in a safe way. All applicants must pass the general examination and the examination( s) pertaining to the category( s) for which they desire to be licensed. Certification examinations shall be conducted by representatives of UDAF. A score of 70% or more is required to pass any written examination. A score of less than 70% on the general test or category examinations shall result in the denial of certification of that test. Applicants must pass the general and at least one category examination before becoming certified. An applicant scoring less than 70% on any examination may retake the test again the same day, schedule permitting.

The applicant shall be informed of the reason if an application is denied. The applicator is required to have their license in their immediate possession, at all times, when making a pesticide application. A duplicate may be requested from UDAF for a fee determined by UDAF pursuant to Subsection 4 2 2( 2).

A. Commercial Applicators 1. License Required   No person shall perform the physical act of applying pesticides for hire or compensation to the property of another at any time without becoming certified and obtaining a commercial applicator's license issued by UDAF.

Application for such a license shall be made in writing on an approved form obtained from UDAF and shall include such information as prescribed by UDAF.

Each individual performing the physical act of applying pesticides for hire or compensation must be licensed.

2. Written Examination  An applicant for a commercial pesticide license shall demonstrate competency and knowledge of pesticide applications by passing appropriate written examinations. Page 17 of 28 3. License Issuance   UDAF shall issue a commercial applicator's license upon finding the applicant qualified to apply pesticides in the classifications applied for and for which the prescribed fee( s) have been paid. The license shall expire December 31 of the year of expiration, unless it has been revoked or suspended prior by the Commissioner for cause, which may include any of the unlawful acts given in R68 7 11.

4. License Renewal, Recertification   Commercial applicators must recertify every three years, and be subject to re examination at any time. Commercial applicators may voluntarily pay a triennial license fee in lieu of the annual license fee.

Demonstration of continuing level of competence may be required due to changing technology or to satisfy certification requirements specified by the Commissioner.

a. A license will be renewed without examination if the renewal notice is received by the UDAF of prior to January 1.

b. Individuals will be required to pay the late fee, and no re examination will be required if the renewal notice is received after January 1 but before March 1.

c. Individuals will be required to recertify according to the original pesticideapplicator certification procedures if the renewal notice is received after March 1.

5. Recertification Options a. Written Examination  Complete the original certification process by taking the required general and category test( s) and passing each required test with a score of 70% or more or;

b. Training Courses  Attend approved recertification courses and pass the required category examinations with a score of 70% or more or;

c. Continuing Education Program  Participate in approved continuing education courses and accumulate 24 credits in the designated areas during the valid three years of certification. Page 18 of 28 6. Records Maintained  Commercial applicators shall keep and maintain records of each pesticide application. Records must be recorded within 24 hours after the pesticide application is made and include:

d. Name and address of property owner; e. Location of treatment site, if different from ( a); c. Month, day and year when the pesticide was applied; d. Brand name of pesticide, EPA registration number, rate of pesticide applied per unit area and total amount of pesticide used; e. Purpose of application; and f. Name, address and license number of the certified applicator who applied the pesticide. Such records shall be kept for a period of two years from the date of application and shall be available for inspection by the Commissioner's designee at reasonable times. The Commissioner's designee shall, upon request, be furnished a copy of such records by the commercial applicator.

7. Exemption  The provisions of this section relating to licenses and requirements for their issuance do not apply to a person applying pesticides for his neighbors provided he operates and maintains pesticide application equipment for his own use,

is not engaged in the business of applying pesticides for hire or compensation, does not publicly represent himself as a pesticide applicator, and operates his pesticide application equipment only in the vicinity of his owned or rented property for the accommodation of his neighbors; provided however, that when such person uses a restricted use pesticide, they shall comply with the certification requirements specified herein.

B. Non Commercial Applicators. Page 19 of 28 1. License Required  Non commercial applicator shall not use or demonstrate the use of any restricted use pesticide without becoming certified and obtaining a noncommercial applicator's license issued by UDAF. Application for such license shall be made in writing on an approved form obtained from UDAF and shall include such information as is prescribed by UDAF. Each individual performing the physical act of applying restricted use pesticides must be licensed.

2. Written Examination  An applicant for a non commercial pesticide license shall demonstrate to the UDAF competency and knowledge of pesticides and their applications by passing the appropriate written examinations.

3. License Issuance  UDAF shall issue a non commercial applicator's license limited to such activities and classifications applied for if UDAF finds the applicant qualified to apply pesticides in the classification( s) applied for. A prescribed examination and educational material fees shall be required. The license shall expire December 31,

three calendar years after the issuance of the certification, unless it has been previously suspended or revoked by the Commissioner for cause, which may include any of the unlawful acts given in R68 7 11. The applicant shall be informed of the reason if an application for non commercial license is denied.

4. License Recertification  Non commercial applicators must recertify every three years, and be subject to re examination at any time. Demonstration of a continuing level of competence may be required due to changing technology or to satisfy Page 20 of 28 certification requirements specified by the Commissioner. Recertification options include:

a. Training Courses   Attend approved recertification courses and pass the required category test( s) with a score of 70% or more or;

b. Written Examination  Complete the original certification process of taking the required general and category test( s) and passing each required test with a score of 70% or more or;

c. Continuing Education Program  Participate in approved continuing education courses and accumulate 24 credits in the designated areas during the valid three years of certification.

5. Records Maintained. Non commercial applicators shall keep and maintain records of each application of any restricted use pesticides. These application records must be recorded within 24 hours after the pesticide application is made. These records must include the following information:

a. Name and address of property owner;

b. Location of treatment site, if different from ( a);

c. The month, day and year when the pesticide was applied;

d. Brand name of pesticide, EPA registration number, rate of pesticide applied per unit area, and total amount of pesticide used;

e. Purpose of application; and f. The name, address, and license number of the certified applicator who applied the pesticide. Page 21 of 28 Such records shall be kept for a period of two years from the date of application of the pesticide and shall be available for inspection by the Commissioner's designee at reasonable times. The Commissioner's designee shall, upon request, be furnished a copy of such records by the non commercial applicator.

6. Exemption  The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons conducting laboratory research involving restricted use pesticides as drugs or medication during their normal practice.

C. Private Applicators.

1. License Required  No private applicator shall purchase, use or supervise the use of any restricted use pesticide without a private applicator's license issued by UDAF. Issuance of such license shall be conditioned upon the applicator's complying with the certification requirements determined by UDAF as necessary to prevent unreasonable adverse effects on the environment, including injury to the applicator or other persons. Application for a license shall be made in writing on a designated form obtained from UDAF.

2. Written Examination   An applicant for a private pesticide license shall demonstrate to UDAF competency and knowledge of pesticides and their applications by passing the appropriate written examinations.

3. Emergency Use Permit. A single restricted use pesticide may be purchased and used by a non certified person on a one time only basis if an emergency control situation is Page 22 of 28 shown to exist. Before purchasing the product, the applicant shall participate in a discussion concerning safe use of the specific product with a representative of the UDAF. UDAF may issue the applicant a permit to purchase and use the product on a specific site on a one time only basis following an adequate discussion of the same.

The applicant shall be required to become certified before being authorized to further purchase and use restricted use pesticides.

4. License Issuance  Applicant shall be issued a private applicator's license if the UDAF finds the applicant qualified to apply pesticides. The license issued by the Commissioner shall expire on December 31, three calendar years after issuance, unless the license has been previously revoked or suspended by the Commissioner 5. License Recertification  All certified private applicators must recertify every three years, or more frequently if determined necessary by UDAF, by satisfying any of the following procedures or any other requirements specified by UDAF.

A. Training Course  Completion of a training course approved by the UDAF which may require passing a written test with a score of 70% or more or;

B. Self Study Program  Successful completion of an approved written test. A passing score of 70 percent or above is required or;

C. Written Examination  Successful completion of an approved written test. A score of 70% or more is required to pass or;

d. Continuing Education Program  Accumulate nine credits in the designated areas of approved continuing education during the valid three years of certification Page 23 of 28 D. Certification of Federal Employees Federal government employees wishing to be certified in Utah shall be required to qualify as non commercial applicators by passing the appropriate examinations, unless such requirement is waived upon presentation of adequate evidence of certification in the appropriate category( s) from another state with comparable certification requirements. In the event a federal agency develops an applicator certification plan which meets the Utah certification standards, employees of that agency who become certified under that plan may qualify for certification in Utah.

E. Certification of Out of State Applicants Application shall be made to UDAF, when a pesticide applicator is certified under an approved state plan of another state and desires to apply pesticides in Utah, and shall include along with the proper fee and any other details required by the Utah Pesticide Control Act or the Rules, a true copy of his credentials as proof of certification in the person's state of residence and a letter from that state's Department of Agriculture stating the applicator has not been convicted of a violation of any pesticide law and is currently licensed as a pesticide applicator in that state. UDAF may upon review of the credentials, issue a Utah certification to the applicator in accordance with the use situations for which the applicator is certified in another state without requiring determination of competency; provided that the state having certified the applicator will similarly certify holders of Utah licenses or certificates and has Page 24 of 28 entered into a reciprocal agreement with the State of Utah. Out of state pesticide applicators that operate in Utah will be subject to all Utah laws and rules.

F. Dealer Licensing The term restricted use pesticide retail dealer in 40 CFR Part 171.2( b)( 1) means any person who makes available for use any restricted use pesticide, or who offers to make available for use any such pesticide. It is necessary to license dealers who dispense restricted use pesticides in order to facilitate rules of distribution and sale.

1. License Required  It shall be unlawful for any person to act in the capacity of a restricted use pesticide dealer, or advertise as, or presume to act as such a dealer, at any time without first having obtained an annual license from UDAF. A license shall be required for each location or outlet located within this state from which such pesticides are distributed; provided, that any manufacturer, registrant or distributor who has no pesticide dealer outlet licensed within this state and who distributes a restricted use pesticide directly into this state shall obtain a pesticide dealer's license for his principal out of state location or outlet. Further, that any manufacturer, registrant or distributor who sells only through or to a pesticide dealer will not required to obtain a pesticide dealer's license.

2. License Issuance  Application for a pesticide dealer's license shall be on a form prescribed by UDAF and shall be accompanied by a license fee determined by UDAF pursuant to subsection 4 2 2( 2). UDAF shall issue a restricted use pesticides dealer's license upon finding the applicant qualified to sell or distribute restricted use pesticides Page 25 of 28 and the applicant has paid the prescribed license fee. Pesticide dealers may voluntarily pay a triennial license fee in lieu of the annual license fee. This license shall expire December 31 of each year, unless it has been previously revoked or suspended by the commissioner for causes which may include any violations included in the Utah Pesticide Control Act.

3. License Renewal  License renewal fees are payable annually before January 1. An additional fee determined by the UDAF pursuant to Subsection 4 2 2( 2), shall be assessed if the renewal of a pesticide dealer's license is not received prior to January 1 of any one year, and added to the original license fee. All fees shall be paid by the applicant before the license renewal shall be issued.

4. Records Maintained  Each dealer outlet licensed to sell restricted use pesticides shall be required by UDAF to maintain a restricted use pesticide sales register by entering all restricted use pesticide sales into the register at the time of sale. A register form,

provided by UDAF shall include:

a. The name and address of the purchaser;

b. Brand name of restricted use pesticide purchased;

c. EPA registration number of restricted use pesticide purchased;

d. Month, day and year of purchase;

e. Quantity purchased; and f. Signature and license number of the purchaser, pesticide category, expiration date of license, or signature of purchaser's agent ( uncertified person) if such letter of Page 26 of 28 authorization is on file. Letter of authorization must include names of agents,

signature and license number of purchaser.

Such records shall be kept for a period of two years from the date of restricted use pesticide sale and shall be available for inspection by the Commissioner's designee at reasonable times. The Commissioner's designee, upon request, shall be furnished a copy of such records by the restricted use pesticide dealer.

5. Exemption  Provisions of this section shall not apply to a licensed pesticide applicator who sells restricted use pesticides only as an integral part of his pesticide application service when such pesticides are dispensed only through equipment used for such pesticide application. Federal, state, county, or municipal agencies which provide restricted use pesticides only for its own programs shall be exempt from the license fee but must meet all other requirements of a pesticide dealer.

6. Responsible for Acts of Employees  Each pesticide dealer shall be responsible for the acts of each person employed by him in the solicitation and sale of restricted use pesticides and all claims and recommendations for use of restricted use pesticides. A dealer's license shall be subject to denial, suspension or revocation for any violation of the Pesticide Control Act or rules promulgated there under, whether committed by the dealer or by the dealer's officer, agent, or employee. Page 27 of 28 15. TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDES AND PESTICIDE CONTAINERS.

No person shall transport, store, or dispose of any pesticide or pesticide containers in such a manner as to cause injury to humans, vegetation, crops, livestock, wildlife or beneficial insects or to pollute any waterway in a manner harmful to any wildlife therein.

16. MAINTENANCE OF UTAH STATE CERTIFICATION PLAN The State Certification Plan of Pesticide Applicators will be maintained through a continuing educational and regulatory program conducted cooperatively by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and the Utah State University Extension Service.

The Continuing Education Program provided by the UDAF and ES, with state wide regulatory activities by the UDAF will satisfactorily implement the SCP and assure its continued maintenance. The objective is the safe and effective use of pesticides protecting human health and the environment in the State of Utah.

Enforcement aspects of the certification plan will be performed by UDAF personnel.

Regulatory activities will be generally directed by the Director of Plant Industry with assistance from the Pesticide Program Manager. A corps of qualified personnel will be responsible for fiscal enforcement activities throughout the state. Assigned UDAF personnel will work closely with ES personnel in the training and certification of applicators Page 28 of 28 within their assigned district. It will be UDAF's duty to verify competency and provide the necessary certification documentation for each applicator in the area under his jurisdiction,

as well as for each dealer who dispenses restricted use pesticides. They will be responsible for monitoring the activities of pesticide applicators in their district and to investigate violations of pesticide laws at the local level. Established UDAF Policies and Procedures will be followed in handling violation cases. Assigned personnel will also periodically examine records of pesticide usage which applicators are required to keep.


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[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-54833; File No. SR-CHX-2006-33]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.;
Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Amending Rules To Require
Listed Companies To Make Securities Eligible for the Direct
Registration System

 November 29, 2006.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on October 30, 2006, the
Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CHX'') filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change described
in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily
by CHX. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on
the proposed rule change from interested parties.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    CHX proposes to amend its listing standards to require certain
issuers to make their securities eligible for a Direct Registration
System (``DRS'') operated by a securities depository registered as a
clearing agency under Section 17A of the Act.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, CHX included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. CHX has prepared summaries, set forth in sections (A),
(B), and (C) below, of the most significant aspects of these
statements.\2\
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(A) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

(1) Purpose
    The Direct Registration System (``DRS'') allows an investor to
establish, either through an issuer's transfer agent or through the
investor's broker-dealer, a book-entry position in a security and to
electronically transfer that position between the transfer agent and
the investor's broker-dealer through a facility currently administered
by The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'').\3\ DRS, therefore, enables
an investor to have securities registered in her name without having a
securities certificate issued to her and to electronically transfer her
securities to her broker-dealer in order to effect a securities
transaction without the risk and delays associated with the use of
securities certificates.
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    \3\ Currently, the only registered clearing agency operating a
DRS is DTC. For a description of DRS and the DRS facilities
administered by DTC, see Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 37931
(November 7, 1996), 61 FR 58600 (November 15, 1996), [File No. SR-
DTC-96-15] (order granting approval to establish DRS) and 41862
(September 10, 1999), 64 FR 51162 (September 21, 1999), [File No.
SR-DTC-99-16] (order approving implementation of the Profile
Modification System).
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    Investor holding securities in DRS retain the rights associated
with securities certificates (such as voting) without the
responsibility of holding and safeguarding those certificates. In
addition, corporate actions (such as reverse stock splits and mergers)
can be handled electronically with no securities certificates to be
returned to or received from the transfer agent.
    To reduce the number of transactions in securities for which
settlement is effected by the physical delivery of securities
certificates to and reduce the risks, costs, and delays associated with
the physical processing of securities certificates, the CHX seeks to
amend its listing standards by adding paragraph (h) to Rule 1 \4\ that
would require certain issuers to make their securities eligible for
DRS.\5\ As proposed, the new rule would require that any security
initially listing on CHX on or after January 1, 2007, must be eligible
for a DRS that is operated by a securities depository.\6\ This
requirement, however, would not extend to (i) securities of companies
which already have securities listed on CHX, (ii) securities of
companies which immediately prior to such listing had securities listed
on another national securities exchange, (iii) derivative products, or
(iv) securities (other than stocks) which are book-entry only. Under
the proposed rule, on and after January 1, 2008, all securities listed
on CHX must be eligible for a DRS that is operated by a securities
depository.\7\
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    \4\ The exact text of the CHX proposed rule change is set forth
in its filing, which can be found at http://www.chx.com/rules/proposed_rules.htm
.

    \5\ The Commission has approved rule changes filed by the New
York Stock Exchange LLC, NASDAQ Stock Market LLC, the American Stock
Exchange LLC, and the NYSE Arca, Inc. that would require certain
listed companies securities become DRS eligible. Securities Exchange
Act Release Nos. 54289 (August 8, 2006), 71 FR 47278 (August 16,
2006) [File No. SR-NYSE-2006-29]; 54288 (August 8, 2006), 71 FR
47276 (August 16, 2006) [File No. SR-NASDAQ-2006-008]; 54290 (August
8, 2006), 71 FR 47262 (August 16, 2006) [File No. SR-Amex-2006-40];
54410 (September 7, 2006), 71 FR 54316 (September 14, 2006) [File
No. SR-NYSE Arca-2006-31].
    \6\ Under the proposed rule, a ``securities depository'' would
mean a securities depository registered as a clearing agency under
Section 17A(b)(2) of the Act.
    \7\ Securities (other than stock) that are book-entry-only and
derivative products would continue to be excluded from the DRS
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    CHX understands that issuers and transfer agents may incur initial
costs when making an issue DRS-eligible. As an initial matter, the
issuer must have a transfer agent that is a DRS Limited Participant.\8\
Transfer agents will need to meet certain DTC criteria, such as
insurance and connectivity requirements in order to become DRS Limited
Participants and an issuer's corporate documents, such as its bylaws or
corporate charters, may need to be amended to permit the issuance of
book-entry shares. CHX believes that the proposed deadlines as set
forth above would allow issuers and transfer agents an appropriate
amount of time to meet applicable requirements.
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    \8\ DTC's rules require that a transfer agent (including an
issuer acting as its own transfer agent) acting for a company
issuing securities in DRS must be a DRS Limited Participant.
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 37931 (November 7, 1996), 61 FR
58600 (November 15, 1996), [File No. SR-DTC-96-15].
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(2) Statutory Basis
    CHX believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder that
are applicable to a national securities exchange. In particular, the
proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act
because it would promote just and equitable principles of trade, foster
cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating,
clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and
facilitating transactions in securities, remove impediments to perfect
the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system,
and, in general, protect investors and the public interest by
confirming that certain CHX's issuers would be required to make their
securities eligible for a DRS operated by a securities depository.\9\
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(B) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

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

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

    CHX has neither solicited nor received written comments on the
proposed rule change.

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

    Within thirty-five days of the date of publication of this notice
in the Federal Register or within such longer period:

(i) as the Commission may designate up to ninety days of such date if
it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons
for so finding or (ii) as to which the self-regulatory organization
consents, the Commission will:
    (A) By order approve such proposed rule change or
    (B) Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml.
) or     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-CHX-2006-33 in the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CHX-2006-33. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used.
To help the Commission process and review your comments more
efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all
comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments,

all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that
are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating
to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person,
other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance
with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection
and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Section, 100 F Street,
NE., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filings also will be
available for inspection and copying at the principal office of CHX and
on CHX's Web site, http://www.chx.com. All comments received will be posted

without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying
information from submissions. You should submit only information that
you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to
File Number SR-CHX-2006-33 and should be submitted on or before
December 28, 2006.
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    \10\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\10\
Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-20731 Filed 12-6-06; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1107; Product Identifier 2016-NE-22-AD;]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division Turbofan
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-12-
03, which applies to certain Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW2037,

PW2037M, and PW2040 turbofan engines. AD 2017-12-03 requires installing
a software standard eligible for installation and precludes the use of
electronic engine control (EEC) software standards earlier than SCN 5B/
I. Since we issued AD 2017-12-03, software became available for
additional PW engines models. This proposed AD would require installing
a software standard eligible for installation and preclude the use of
EEC software standards earlier than SCN 5B/I or SCN 27A. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 29,
2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Pratt &
Whitney Division, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 800-
565-0140; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. You may view this service information at
the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1107; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone:
800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Clark, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-
238-7088; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

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-2017-1107;
Product Identifier 2016-NE-22-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because
of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We issued AD 2017-12-03, Amendment 39-18918 (82 FR 27411, June 15,
2017), (``AD 2017-12-03''), for PW PW2037, PW2037M, and PW2040 turbofan
engines. AD 2017-12-03 requires installing a software standard eligible
for installation and precludes the use of EEC software standards
earlier than SCN 5B/I. AD 2017-12-03 resulted from an unrecoverable
engine in-flight shutdown (IFSD) after an ice crystal icing event. We
issued AD 2017-12-03 to prevent failure of the high-pressure turbine
(HPT), rotor seizure, failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust
control, and loss of the airplane.

Actions Since AD 2017-12-03 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2017-12-03, software became available for PW
engines with EEC model number EEC104-1 with 26K memory. These are older
engine models that did not have software fixes available when AD 2017-
12-03 was issued.

Related Service Information

    We reviewed PW Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) PW2000 A73-170, dated
July 14, 2016 and PW ASB PW2000 A73-171, dated March 24, 2017. The ASBs
describe procedures for modifying or replacing the EEC.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would retain all the requirements of AD 2017-12-
03. This proposed AD would add additional, older engine models to the
applicability.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 587 engines, installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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EEC software installation.............  1.8 work-hours x $85 per               0            $153         $89,811
                                         hour = $153.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2017-12-03, Amendment 39-18918 (82 FR 27411), and adding the following
new AD:

Pratt & Whitney Division: Docket No. FAA-2017-1107; Product
Identifier 2016-NE-22-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by January 29,
2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2017-12-03, Amendment 39-18918 (82 FR 27411,
June 15, 2017).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to:
    (1) All Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW2037, PW2037M, and
PW2040 turbofan engines with electronic engine control (EEC), model
number EEC104-40 or EEC104-60, installed, with an EEC software
standard earlier than SCN 5B/I; and
    (2) All PW PW2037, PW2037M, and PW2040 turbofan engines with
EEC, model number EEC104-1 with part numbers (P/Ns) 1B7484, 1B7486,
1B7984, or 1B7985, installed, with an EEC software standard earlier
than SCN 27A.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7321, Fuel Control
Turbine Engines.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an unrecoverable engine in-flight
shutdown (IFSD) after an ice crystal icing event. We are issuing
this AD to prevent failure of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) and
rotor seizure. The unsafe condition, if not corrected, could result
in failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss
of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) For an engine with an EEC model number EEC104-40 or EEC104-
60 and a serial number (S/N) listed in Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of
this AD, upgrade any EEC software standards earlier than SCN 5B/I or
replace the EEC with a part eligible for installation at the next
engine shop visit, or before December 1, 2018, whichever occurs
first.
    (2) For an engine with an EEC model number EEC104-40 or EEC104-
60 and an S/N not listed in Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD,
upgrade any EEC software standards earlier than SCN 5B/I or replace
the EEC with a part eligible for installation at the next engine
shop visit, or before July 1, 2024, whichever occurs first.
    (3) For an engine with an EEC model number EEC104-1 with PN
1B7484, 1B7486, 1B7984, or 1B7985, upgrade any EEC software
standards earlier than SCN 27A or replace the EEC with a part
eligible for installation at the next engine shop visit, or before
July 1, 2024, whichever occurs first.

                 Figure 1 to Paragraph (g)--Engine S/Ns
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          716402                   727272                  728741
          727103                   727280                  728743
          727134                   727281                  728748
          727152                   727282                  728779
          727158                   727286                  728785
          727189                   727287                  728795
          727202                   727288                  728806
          727204                   728709                  728811
          727231                   728715                  728812
          727239                   728716                  728820
          727240                   728719                  728824
          727251                   728720                  728826
          727252                   728725                  728827
          727253                   728726                  728840
          727257                   728729                  728864
          727269                   728730                  728870
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(h) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install any software
standard earlier than:
    (1) SCN 5B/I into any EEC model number EEC104-40 or EEC104-60;
or
    (2) SCN 27A into any EEC model number EEC104-1.

(i) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop visit'' is the
induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the
separation of pairs of major mating engine flanges, except that the
separation of engine flanges solely for the purposes of
transportation without subsequent engine maintenance does not
constitute an engine shop visit.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Clark,
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt
& Whitney Division, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118; phone:
800-565-0140; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. You may view this referenced
service information at the FAA, FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 11, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-26967 Filed 12-14-17; 8:45 am]
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Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-1135; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01363-T;
Amendment 39-21373; AD 2020-26-18]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus SAS Model A330-243, -343, and -941 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a report that during an inspection of the wing/fuselage
fillet interface, evidence of black stains and white oxidation was
found on several areas of the fillet fairing adjustable rods due to
surface corrosion. This AD requires replacing each affected fillet
fairing adjustable rod with a serviceable part, as specified in a
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated
by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective January 14, 2021.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 14,
2021.
    The FAA must receive comments on this AD by February 16, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact
the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49
221 8999 000; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet www.easa.europa.eu.
You may find this IBR material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this IBR material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in the AD
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1135.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
1135; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this AD, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0209, dated October 5, 2020
(EASA AD 2020-0209) (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-243, -343, and -941 airplanes.
    This AD was prompted by a report that during an inspection of the
wing/fuselage fillet interface, evidence of black stains and white
oxidation was found on several areas of the fillet fairing adjustable
rods due to surface corrosion. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
surface corrosion, which could lead to rod failures and consequent
fillet fairing detachment, and possibly result in damage to the
tailplane and reduced control of the airplane. See the MCAI for
additional background information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2020-0209 describes procedures for replacing each affected
fillet fairing adjustable rod with a serviceable part. This material is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

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

Requirements of This AD

    This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD
2020-0209 described previously, as incorporated by reference, except
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of
this AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a
process to use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information
for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has
since coordinated with other manufacturers and civil aviation
authorities (CAAs) to

use this process. As a result, EASA AD 2020-0209 is incorporated by
reference in this final rule. This AD, therefore, requires compliance
with EASA AD 2020-0209 in its entirety, through that incorporation,
except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory
text of this AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading of
a particular section in the EASA AD does not mean that operators need
comply only with that section. For example, where the AD requirement
refers to ``all required actions and compliance times,'' compliance
with this AD requirement is not limited to the section titled
``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in the EASA AD. Service
information specified in EASA AD 2020-0209 that is required for
compliance with EASA AD 2020-0209 is available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-1135.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    There are currently no domestic operators of these products.
Therefore, the FAA finds that notice and opportunity for prior public
comment are unnecessary and that good cause exists for making this
amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-1135; Project
Identifier MCAI-2020-01363-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The
most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the final rule,
explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting
data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date
and may amend this final rule because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this final rule.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA 98198; telephone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Any commentary that the FAA receives which is
not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket
for this rulemaking.

Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good
cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and
comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt
this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.

Costs of Compliance

    Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. If an
affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the
future, the FAA provides the following cost estimates to comply with
this AD:

                  Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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          Labor cost              Parts cost        Cost per product
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Up to 8 work-hours x $85 per               (*)  Up to $680.*
 hour = Up to $680.
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* The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the parts
  cost estimates for the replacements specified in this AD.

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

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA 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, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.

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:

2020-26-18 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21373; Docket No. FAA-2020-1135;
Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01363-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective January 14,
2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A330-243, -343, and -941
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0209, dated October 5,
2020 (EASA AD 2020-0209).

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that during an inspection of
the wing/fuselage fillet interface, evidence of black stains and
white oxidation was found on several areas of the fillet fairing
adjustable rods due to surface corrosion. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address surface corrosion, which could lead to rod failures and
consequent fillet fairing detachment, and possibly result in damage
to the tailplane and reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2020-0209.

(h) Exception to EASA AD 2020-0209

    The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0209 does not apply to
this AD.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus
SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph (i)(2) 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.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(k) 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) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0209,
dated October 5, 2020.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2020-0209, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-
Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. This material may be found in the AD
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1135.
    (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on December 14, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 71 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15827-15828]
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Attendance at PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Meetings

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) hereby gives
notice that members of the Commission and Commission staff may attend
upcoming PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) Members Committee and
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    Dated: April 6, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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