	ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

	40 CFR Part 52

	[EPA-R03-OAR-2007-1169; FRL-        ]

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia;
Amendments to Existing Regulation Provisions Concerning Reasonably
Available Control Technology

AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:  Direct final rule.

SUMMARY:  EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the
Commonwealth of Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP).  The revisions
pertains to administrative amendments

to the Commonwealth regulation governing source-specific nitrogen oxides
(NOx) reasonable available control technology (RACT).  EPA is approving
these revisions to the Commonwealth

of Virginia SIP in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act
(CAA).

DATES:  This rule is effective on [Insert date 60 days after publication
in the Federal Register] without further notice, unless EPA receives
adverse written comment by [Insert date 30 days

after publication in the Federal Register].  If EPA receives such
comments, it will publish a

timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and
inform the public that the

rule will not take effect.

ADDRESSES:  Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number
EPA-R03-OAR-

2007-1169 by one of the following methods:

www.regulations.gov.   Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.

     B.    E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

C.    Mail:  EPA-R03-OAR-2007-1169, Cristina Fernandez, Chief, Air
Quality Planning

Branch, Mailcode 3AP21, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region
III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.

     D.   Hand Delivery:  At the previously-listed EPA Region III
address.  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 to Docket ID No.
EPA-R03-OAR-2007-1169.  EPA's policy is that all comments received will
be included in the public docket without change, and may be made
available online at 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 www.regulations.gov or
e-mail.  The www.regulations.gov website 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
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.

Docket:  All documents in the electronic docket are listed in the
www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some
information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute.  Certain other material, such
as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be
publicly available only in hard copy form.  Publicly available docket
materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or
in hard copy during normal business hours at the Air Protection
Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch
Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Copies of the State submittal
are available at Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, 629 East
Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23219.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Gregory Becoat,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by
e-mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I.  Summary of the SIP Revision

On September 28, 2006, the Commonwealth of Virginia submitted a revision
to its State Implementation Plan.  The revision consists of
administrative amendments to Virginia’s Regulation A99 pertaining to
RACT for the control of NOx emissions from major stationary sources.
The amendments consist of administrative wording changes, removal of
surplus definitions, and the paragraph renumbering of a particular
section.

II.   Description of SIP Revision and EPA Review

These SIP revisions consist of the following changes:

1.  Administrative wording changes to Regulations 9 VAC 5-40-240, 9 VAC
5-40-250, and 9 VAC 5-40-311B.

 2.  Removal of definitions “Combustion unit,” “Fuel burning
equipment installation,” and “Total capacity” in section 9 VAC
5-40-311B.3.  Section 9 VAC 5-40-311B.1 establishes that the definitions
in section 9 VAC 5-40-311B.3 apply only to section 9 VAC 5-40-311.
Although EPA had approved these revisions on April 28, 1999 (64 FR
22789), these three terms are used only in regulatory provisions which
are not part of the approved Virginia SIP.

 3.  Renumbering of 9 VAC 5-40-311C.3.b., d., e., f., and g. to 9 VAC
5-40-311C.3.a., through e. respectively.

EPA views the revisions to 9 VAC 5-40-240, 9 VAC 5-40-250, and 9 VAC
5-40-311B., as administrative changes.  EPA also views the renumbering
of 9 VAC 5-40-311C.3.b., d., e., f., and g. to 9 VAC 5-40-311C.3.a.,
through e. as an administrative re-codification.  EPA considers these
revisions non-substantive, as they do not affect the scope of the
currently approved Virginia SIP, and consequently, cannot interfere with
timely attainment or progress towards attainment of a national ambient
air quality standard (NAAQS), nor interfere with any other provision of
the Clean Air Act (CAA).

III.  General Information Pertaining to SIP Submittals from the
Commonwealth of Virginia

In 1995, Virginia adopted legislation that provides, subject to certain
conditions, for an environmental assessment (audit) (privilege(' for
voluntary compliance evaluations performed by a regulated entity.  The
legislation further addresses the relative burden of proof for parties
either asserting the privilege or seeking disclosure of documents for
which the privilege is claimed.  Virginia's legislation also provides,
subject to certain conditions, for a penalty waiver for violations of
environmental laws when a regulated entity discovers such violations
pursuant to a voluntary compliance evaluation and voluntarily discloses
such violations to the Commonwealth and takes prompt and appropriate
measures to remedy the violations.  Virginia's Voluntary Environmental
Assessment Privilege Law, Va. Code Sec. 10.1-1198, provides a privilege
that protects from disclosure documents and information about the
content of those documents that are the product of a voluntary
environmental assessment. The Privilege Law does not extend to documents
or information (1) that are generated or developed before the
commencement of a voluntary environmental assessment; (2) that are
prepared independently of the assessment process; (3) that demonstrate a
clear, imminent and substantial danger to the public health or
environment; or (4) that are required by law.

On January 12, 1998, the Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney
General provided a legal opinion that states that the Privilege law, Va.
Code Sec. 10.1-1198,  precludes granting a privilege to documents and
information (required by law,( including documents and information
(required by Federal law to maintain program delegation, authorization
or approval,( since Virginia must (enforce Federally authorized
environmental programs in a manner that is no less stringent than their
Federal counterparts. . . .(   The opinion concludes that ([r]egarding (
10.1-1198, therefore, documents or other information needed for civil or
criminal enforcement under one of these programs could not be privileged
because such documents and information are essential to pursuing
enforcement in a manner required by Federal law to maintain program
delegation, authorization or approval.(

Virginia's Immunity law, Va. Code Sec. 10.1-1199, provides that ([t]o
the extent consistent with requirements imposed by Federal law,(  any
person making a voluntary disclosure of information to a state agency
regarding a violation of an environmental statute, regulation, permit,
or administrative order is granted immunity from administrative or civil
penalty.  The Attorney General's January 12, 1998 opinion states that
the quoted language renders this statute inapplicable to enforcement of
any Federally authorized programs, since (no immunity could be afforded
from administrative, civil, or criminal penalties because granting such
immunity would not be consistent with Federal law, which is one of the
criteria for immunity.(

Therefore, EPA has determined that Virginia's Privilege and Immunity
statutes will not preclude the Commonwealth from enforcing its program
consistent with the Federal requirements.  In any event, because EPA has
also determined that a state audit privilege and immunity law can affect
only state enforcement and cannot have any impact on Federal enforcement
authorities, EPA may at any time invoke its authority under the CAA,
including, for example, sections 113, 167, 205, 211 or 213, to enforce
the requirements or prohibitions of the state plan, independently of any
state enforcement effort.  In addition, citizen enforcement under
section 304 of the CAA is likewise unaffected by this, or any, state
audit privilege or immunity law.

IV.  Final Action

EPA is approving the Commonwealth of Virginia SIP revision to make the
administrative changes to 9 VAC 5-40-240, 9 VAC 5-40-250, and 9 VAC
5-40-311, which was submitted on September 28, 2006.  EPA is publishing
this rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a
noncontroversial amendment and anticipates no adverse comment.  However,
in the (Proposed Rules( section of today(s Federal Register, EPA is
publishing a separate document that will serve as the proposal to
approve the SIP revision if adverse comments are filed.  This rule will
be effective on [Insert date 60 days from date of publication in the
Federal Register] without further notice unless EPA receives adverse
comment by [Insert date 30 days from date of publication in the Federal
Register].  If EPA receives adverse comment, EPA will publish a timely
withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule
will not take effect.  EPA will address all public comments in a
subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule.  EPA will not
institute a second comment period on this action.  Any parties
interested in commenting must do so at this time.  Please note that if
EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of
this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the
rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not
the subject of an adverse comment.

V.  Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

General Requirements

Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), this action
is not a "significant regulatory action" and therefore is not subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget.  For this reason, this
action is also not subject to Executive Order 13211, "Actions Concerning
Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or
Use" (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001).  This action merely approves state law
as meeting Federal requirements and imposes no additional requirements
beyond those imposed by state law.  Accordingly, the Administrator
certifies that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).  Because this rule approves pre-existing
requirements under state law and does not impose any additional
enforceable duty beyond that required by state law, it does not contain
any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small
governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
(Public Law 104-4).   This rule also does not have tribal implications
because it will not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, as specified by
Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).  This action also
does not have Federalism implications because it does not have
substantial direct effects 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, as
specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999).  This
action merely approves a state rule implementing a Federal requirement,
and does not alter the relationship or the distribution of power and
responsibilities established in the CAA.  This rule also is not subject
to Executive Order 13045 (Protection of Children from Environmental
Health Risks and Safety Risks( (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), because it
approves a state rule implementing a Federal standard.

In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA(s role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA.  In this context, in
the absence of a prior existing requirement for the State to use
voluntary consensus standards (VCS), EPA has no authority to disapprove
a SIP submission for failure to use VCS.  It would thus be inconsistent
with applicable law for EPA, when it reviews a SIP submission, to use
VCS in place of a SIP submission that otherwise satisfies the provisions
of the CAA.  Thus, the requirements of section 12(d) of the National
Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) do
not apply.  This rule does not impose an information collection burden
under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.).

B.	Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General

The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the
rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to
each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United
States.   EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other
required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register.  This rule is not a
(major rule( as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

C.  	Petitions for Judicial Review

Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review of
this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the
appropriate circuit by [insert date 60 days from date of publication of
this document in the Federal Register].  Filing a petition for
reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect
the finality of this rule for the purposes of judicial review nor does
it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may be
filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or action.
This action pertaining to amendments to the Commonwealth of Virginia
regulations governing source-specific NOx RACT may not be challenged
later in proceedings to enforce its requirements.  (See section
307(b)(2).)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.

February 12, 2008							/s/

_________________
__________________________

Dated:                                				    Donald S. Welsh,

                                      				    Regional Administrator,

                                      				    Region III.

40 CFR Part 52 is amended as follows:

PART 52 - [AMENDED]

1.  The authority citation for 40 CFR part 52 continues to read as
follows:

               Authority:  42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart VV ( Virginia

2.  In ( 52.2420, the table in paragraph (c) is amended by revising the
entries for Chapter 40, Sections 5-40-240, 5-40-250, and 5-40-311 to
read as follows:

( 52.2420  	Identification of plan.

*	*	*	*	*

(c) * * *

	EPA-APPROVED VIRGINIA REGULATIONS AND STATUTES

State citation     (9 VAC 5)

Title/subject

State effective date

EPA approval date

Explanation [former SIP citation]

*     *     *     *     *    *     *

Chapter 40	Existing Stationary Sources

*     *     *     *     *    *     *

Part II

Emission Standards

*     *     *     *     *    *     *

Article 4	General Process Operations (Rule 4-4)

5-40-240	Applicability and designation of affected facility.	1/1/02
[Insert Federal Register publication date] [Insert page number where the
document begins]

	5-40-250	Definitions.	1/1/02	[Insert Federal Register publication date]
[Insert page number where the document begins]

	*     *     *     *     *    *     *

5-40-311	Reasonably available control technology guidelines for
stationary sources of nitrogen oxides.	1/1/02	[Insert Federal Register
publication date] [Insert page number where the document begins]	Removal
of definitions “Combustion unit,” “Fuel burning equipment
installation” and “Total capacity” in 9 VAC 5-40-311B.3.

Exception: 311D.

*     *     *     *     *    *     *

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0090; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00399-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12
(601), and CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by a report of smoke in the aft cabin
during a maintenance activity, which an investigation determined was
caused by a faulty drain line ribbon heater. This proposed AD would
require a general visual inspection of all affected potable water-line
ribbon heater installations and corrective actions and other specified
actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 25,
2022.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 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 service information identified in this NPRM, contact Bombardier
Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road
West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email [email protected]; internet http://www.bombardier.com.
You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0090; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Niczky, Aerospace Engineer,

Avionics and Electrical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-0090; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-00399-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
the proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments 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 NPRM.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to
Thomas Niczky, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is
not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket
for this rulemaking.

Background

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued TCCA AD CF-2021-13, dated April 1,
2021 (TCCA AD CF-2021-13) (also referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-
2A12 (601), and CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants)
airplanes, equipped with any Cox & Co. 3043 or 3044 series (potable
water-line) ribbon heater. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2022-0090.
    This proposed AD was prompted by a report of smoke in the aft cabin
during a maintenance activity, which an investigation determined was
caused by a faulty drain line ribbon heater. The ribbon heater lead
wires were found to have been installed with the lead wire termination
reversed, which, in combination with a ribbon heater ground fault, led
to a continuous ribbon heater heating condition. The FAA is proposing
this AD to address faulty potable water-line ribbon heaters, which, if
not corrected, could lead to an onboard fire. See the MCAI for
additional background information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 601-0644, Revision 1, dated
January 29, 2019, and Service Bulletin 604-30-007, Revision 1, dated
January 29, 2019. This service information describes procedures for a
general visual inspection of all affected potable water-line ribbon
heater installations for any discrepancy and applicable corrective
actions and other specified actions. Discrepancies include
discoloration, blistering or cracking of insulation, signs of wear, or
heat damage. Corrective actions include replacement of discrepant
insulation and ribbon heaters. Other specified actions include
identifying the potable water-line ribbon heater pigtail wire
configuration, installing a fuse to the ribbon heater power lead, and
testing the potable water-line heater system of each ribbon heater.
These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane
models. This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    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
and service information referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD
because the FAA evaluated all the relevant information and determined
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop
on other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information already described.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 585 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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               Labor cost                   Parts cost         Cost per product         Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 30 work-hours x $85 per hour = Up             $268  Up to $2,818..............  Up to $1,648,530.
 to $2,550.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need this on-condition action:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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                                                             Cost per
            Labor cost                   Parts cost           product
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Up to 30 work-hours x $85 per hour  Up to $39,552 *.....         $42,102
 = $2,550.
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* The parts cost for a single potable water-line ribbon heater and
  associated material is $4,944. The estimated cost above assumes the
  worst case scenario of replacing all eight ribbon heaters on an
  airplane configured with eight ribbon heaters.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2022-0090; Project Identifier MCAI-
2021-00399-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by March 25, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., airplanes certificated in
any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD
and equipped with any Cox & Co. 3043 or 3044 series (potable water-
line) ribbon heater.
    (1) Model CL-600-1A11 (600) airplanes.
    (2) Model CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes.
    (3) Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants)
airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 3070, Ice and
Rain Protection; Code 3810, Potable Water System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of smoke in the aft cabin
during a maintenance activity, which an investigation determined was
caused by a faulty drain line ribbon heater. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address faulty potable water-line ribbon heaters, which, if
not corrected, could lead to an onboard fire.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection of Potable Water-Line Ribbon Heater Installation and
Insulation, Applicable Corrective Actions, and Other Specified Actions

    For airplanes with a serial number listed in Section 1.A of the
applicable service information specified in figure 1 to paragraph
(g) of this AD: Within 6 years after the effective date of this AD,
do an inspection of the potable water-line ribbon heater
installation and insulation to detect any discrepancy, and, before
further flight, do all applicable corrective actions and other
specified actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of the service information specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of
this AD, as applicable.
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(h) Required Actions for Airplanes Not Listed in the Service
Information

    For airplanes with a serial number that is not listed in section
1.A of the service information specified in figure 1 to paragraph
(g) of this AD, and for Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 airplanes:
Within 6 years after the effective date of this AD, do applicable
actions including inspection for discrepancies of the potable water-
line ribbon heater and repair of any discrepant potable water-line
ribbon heaters using a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If
sending information directly to the manager of the certification
office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. 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, New York ACO
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If
approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized
signature.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2021-13, dated April 1, 2021, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2022-0090.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Thomas Niczky,
Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400
C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]; internet
http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at
the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued on February 2, 2022.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-OECA-2007-0466; FRL-8691-7]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request, State Review Framework; EPA ICR Number 2185.03

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

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 an existing approved Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is
scheduled to expire on November 30, 2008. Before submitting the ICR to
OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific
aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 12, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-OECA-
2007-0466, by one of the following methods:
     http://www.regulations.gov: (our preferred method) Follow
the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Enforcement and Compliance Docket, Environmental
Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2201T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460.
     Hand Delivery: Information Center in the EPA Docket Center
(EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from
8:30 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 Enforcement and Compliance Docket is
(202) 566-1927. 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 to Docket ID No. EPA-OECA-2007-
0466. 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 http://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: Chad Carbone, Office of Enforcement
and Compliance Assurance, Office of Compliance, MC: 2221A,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number: 202-
564-0027; e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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

    EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID
No. EPA-OECA-2007-0466, which is available for online viewing at http:/
/www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Enforcement and
Compliance Docket Information Center in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC),
EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The
EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 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
Enforcement and Compliance 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 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;
    (ii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and
    (iii) 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.

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 any technical information and/or 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 Activity or ICR Does This Apply to?

    Docket ID No. EPA-OECA-2007-0466.
    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
10 EPA Regional Offices, 50 States, 4 Territories, and 40 Local
Agencies.
    Title: State Review Framework.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 2185.03, OMB Control No. 2020-0031.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on November
30, 2008. 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, are 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: The State Review Framework (``Framework'') is an
oversight tool designed to assess state performance in enforcement and
compliance assurance. The Framework's goal is to evaluate state
performance by examining existing data to provide a consistent level of
oversight and develop a uniform mechanism by which EPA Regions, working
collaboratively with their states, can ensure that state environmental
agencies are consistently implementing the national compliance and
enforcement program in order to meet agreed-upon goals. Furthermore,
the Framework is designed to foster dialogue on enforcement and
compliance performance between the states that will enhance
relationships and increase feedback, which will in turn lead to
consistent program management and improved environmental results. The
Framework is described in the April 26, 2005 Federal Register Notice
(79 FR 21408). This amendment will allow OECA to collect information
from enforcement and compliance files reviewed during routine on-site
visits of state or local agency offices that will assist in the
evaluation of the State Review Framework implementation from FY 2005 to
the end of FY 2007. This request will allow EPA to make inquiries to
assess the State Review Framework process, including the consistency
achieved among the EPA Regions and states, the resources required to
conduct

the reviews, and the overall effectiveness of the program.
    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 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 376.5
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: 94.
    Frequency of response: Once every four years.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:
one.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 20,331 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $679,597.02. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $ 0 for capital investment or maintenance and
operational costs.

Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval?

    There is an increase of 3,851.8 hours in the total estimated
respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently
approved by OMB. This increase reflects EPA's recent experience with
administering the SRF program, an estimated increase in the number of
respondents during the next SRF cycle, and its work with the states to
try to improve the value and utilization of the elements and metrics by
which state environmental programs are measured. Based upon revised
estimates, the annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for the
collection of information under the SRF program has decreased from 384
to 376.5 hours. Additional numbers for these estimates are still being
collected and confirmed, so these estimates may change in the final
ICR.

What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR?

    EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as
appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for
review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will
issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR
1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the
opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any
questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Dated: July 7, 2008.
Lisa Lund,
Office Director, Office of Compliance, OECA.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Delays in
Processing of Special Permits Applications

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.

ACTION: List of applications delayed more than 180 days.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5117(c),
PHMSA is publishing the following list of special permit applications
that have been in process for 180 days or more. The reason(s) for delay
and the expected completion date for action on each application is
provided in association with each identified application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Delmer F. Billings, Director, Office
of Hazardous Materials Special Permits and Approvals, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation, East Building, PHH-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590-0001,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Key to ``Reason for Delay''

    1. Awaiting additional information from applicant
    2. Extensive public comment under review
    3. Application is technically complex and is of significant impact
or precedent-setting and requires extensive analysis
    4. Staff review delayed by other priority issues or volume of
special permit applications

Meaning of Application Number Suffixes

N--New application
M--Modification request
PM--Party to application with modification request

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 15, 2008.
Delmer F. Billings,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Special Permits and Approvals.

                     Modification to Special Permits
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                                            Reason for    Estimated date
    Application No.         Applicant          delay       of completion
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11579-M...............  Austin Powder               3, 4      09-30-2008
                         Company
                         Cleveland, OH.
14167-M...............  Trinityrail.....               4      09-30-2008
                        Dallas, TX......
8723-M................  Alaska Pacific                 1      09-30-2008
                         Powder Company.
                        Anchorage, AK...
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                     New Special Permit Applications
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14621-N...............  Beijing Tianhai                1      09-30-2008
                         Industry Co.,
                         Ltd. Beijing.
14643-N...............  World Airways,                 3      11-30-2008
                         Inc. Peachtree
                         City, GA.
14661-N...............  FIBA                           4      09-30-2008
                         Technologies,
                         Inc. Millbury,
                         MA.
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Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0569; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01692-T;
Amendment 39-21752; AD 2021-20-14]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing issue
involving misalignment of a cabin seat pin and plate that can prevent
the recline locking mechanism from properly engaging when the seat is
in taxi, take-off, or landing position. This AD requires an inspection
of certain cabin seats for discrepancies and corrective action, as
specified in 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 is effective November 18, 2021.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference

of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 18, 2021.

ADDRESSES: For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in the AD
docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2021-0569.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0569; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments
received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0284, dated December 18, 2020
(EASA AD 2020-0284) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX,
and FALCON 2000EX airplanes.
    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Dassault Aviation Model
FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on July 15, 2021 (86 FR 37255). The
NPRM was prompted by a report of a manufacturing issue involving
misalignment of a cabin seat pin and plate that can prevent the recline
locking mechanism from properly engaging when the seat is in taxi,
take-off, or landing position. The NPRM proposed to require an
inspection of certain cabin seats for discrepancies and corrective
action, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0284.
    The FAA is issuing this AD to address cabin seats having improper
or no engagement of the recline locking mechanism during taxi, take-
off, or landing, which could result in reduced seat performance under
crash loads and possible injury to seat occupants. See the MCAI for
additional background information.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

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

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Except for minor editorial
changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the
changes will increase the economic burden on any operator. Accordingly,
the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2020-0284 specifies procedures for an inspection of certain
cabin seats for discrepancies (a gap between the seat pin and plate),
and corrective action (adjustment, deactivation, or repair), as
applicable. EASA AD 2020-0284 also prohibits installation of certain
cabin seats. This material is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 565 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                 Labor cost                               Parts cost                  product        operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............  None..............................             $85         $48,025
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition adjustments or deactivations that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The FAA has no way of determining
the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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                                                             Cost per
              Labor cost                   Parts cost        product
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85......              $0              $85
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    The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition repairs 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 operators. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected operators. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the cost estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

2021-20-14 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-21752; Docket No. FAA-
2021-0569; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01692-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 18,
2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON
900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing issue
involving misalignment of a seat pin and plate that can prevent the
recline locking mechanism from properly engaging when the seat is in
taxi, take-off, or landing position. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address cabin seats having improper or no engagement of the recline
locking mechanism during taxi, take-off, or landing, which could
result in reduced seat performance under crash loads and possible
injury to seat occupants.

(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, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2020-0284, dated December 18, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0284).

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0284

    (1) Where EASA AD 2020-0284 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) This AD does not mandate compliance with the ``Remarks''
section of EASA AD 2020-0284.
    (3) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020-0284 specifies action if
``any discrepancy'' is detected for this AD, a discrepancy is a gap
between the seat pin and plate.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-0284
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.

(j) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
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 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 (k) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Dassault
Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

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

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0284,
dated December 18, 2020.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2020-0284, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find 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>.
    (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on September 21, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-22294 Filed 10-13-21; 8:45 am]
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