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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0924; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-228-AD;
Amendment 39-18067; AD 2014-25-51]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This
emergency AD was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators
of these airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight
manual to advise the flightcrew of emergency procedures for abnormal
Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot). This AD was prompted by a report of
Angle of Attack (AoA) probes jamming on an in-service Airbus Model A321
airplane. Jamming of the two AoA probes during climb is attributed to
water freezing under the AoA vane slinger, and led to activation of the
Alpha Prot while the Mach number increased, which resulted in an
airplane pitch down per design. We are issuing this AD to ensure that
the flightcrew has procedures to counteract the pitch down order due to
abnormal activation of the Alpha Prot. An abnormal Alpha Prot, if not
corrected, could result in loss of control of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective February 6, 2015 to all persons except
those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Emergency AD
2014-25-51, issued on December 10, 2014, which contained the
requirements of this amendment.
    We must receive comments on this AD by March 9, 2015.

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.

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-2014-
0924; or in person at the Docket Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations Office
(phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On December 10, 2014, we issued Emergency AD 2014-25-51, which
requires revising the airplane flight manual to advise the flightcrew
of emergency procedures for abnormal Alpha Prot. This emergency AD was
sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these
airplanes.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued Emergency
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0266-E, dated December 9, 2014 (referred
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on all Model A318, A319,
A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    An occurrence was reported where an Airbus A321 aeroplane
encountered a blockage of two Angle of Attack (AoA) probes during
climb, leading to activation of the Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot)
while the Mach number increased. The flightcrew managed to regain
full control and the flight landed uneventfully.
    When Alpha Prot is activated due to blocked AoA probes, the
flight control laws order a continuous nose down pitch rate that, in
a worst case scenario, cannot be stopped with backward sidestick
inputs, even in the full backward position. If the Mach number
increases during a nose down order, the AoA value of the Alpha Prot
will continue to decrease. As a result, the flight control laws will
continue to order a nose down pitch rate, even if the speed is above
minimum selectable speed, known as VLS.
    This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of
control of the aeroplane.
    To address this unsafe condition, Airbus * * * [has] developed a
specific Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) procedure, which has been
published in AFM Temporary Revision (TR) No. 502.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires amendment of
the applicable AFM [to advise the flightcrew of emergency procedures
for abnormal Alpha Prot].
    This is considered to be an interim action and further [EASA] AD
action may follow.

FAA's Determination and AD Requirements

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
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.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because an
abnormal Alpha Prot, if not corrected, could result in loss of control
of the airplane. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2014-0924 and
Directorate

Identifier 2014-NM-228-AD at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 953 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
              Action                        Labor cost            Parts cost        product         operators
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AFM revision......................  1 work-hour X $85 per                  $0              $85          $81,005
                                     hour = $85.
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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.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2014-25-51 Airbus: Amendment 39-18067; Docket No. FAA-2014-0924;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-228-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective February 6, 2015 to all persons except
those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Emergency
AD 2014-25-51, issued on December 10, 2014, which contained the
requirements of this amendment.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and
(c)(4) of this AD.
    (1) All Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) All Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and
-133 airplanes.
    (3) All Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
    (4) All Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and
-232 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of Angle of Attack (AoA) probes
jamming on an in-service Airbus Model A321 airplane. Jamming of the
two AoA probes during climb is attributed to water freezing under
the AoA vane slinger, and led to activation of the Alpha Protection
(Alpha Prot) while the Mach number increased, which resulted in an
airplane pitch down per design. We are issuing this AD to ensure the
flightcrew has procedures to counteract the pitch down order due to
abnormal activation of the Alpha Prot. An abnormal Alpha Prot, if
not corrected, could result in loss of control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revision of Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    Within 2 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
AFM to incorporate procedures to address undue activation of Alpha
Prot by inserting the text specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of
this AD into the Emergency Procedures section of the applicable AFM,
to advise the flightcrew of emergency procedures for abnormal Alpha
Prot. This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD into
the AFM. When a statement identical to the text specified in figure
1 to paragraph (g) of this AD is included in the general revisions
of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, and
the text specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD may be
removed.

           Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--AFM Procedure
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 At any time, with a speed above VLS, if the aircraft goes to a
 continuous nose down pitch rate that cannot be stopped with backward
 sidestick inputs, immediately:
    Keep on one ADR.
    Turn off two ADRs.

 If the Alpha Max strip (red) hides completely the Alpha Prot
 strip (black and amber) in a stabilized wings-level flight path
 (without an increase in load factor):
    Keep on one ADR.
    Turn off two ADRs.
    In case of dispatch with one ADR inoperative, switch only one ADR to
     OFF.

 CAUTION RISK OF ERRONEOUS DISPLAY OF THE VSW STRIP (RED AND
 BLACK)

Consider using the Flight Path Vector (FPV).
 If the Alpha Prot strip (black and amber) rapidly moves by more
 than 30 kt during flight maneuvers (with an increase in load factor),
 with AP ON and speed brakes retracted:
    Keep on one ADR.
    Turn off two ADRs.
    In case of dispatch with one ADR inoperative, switch only one ADR to
     OFF.

CAUTION RISK OF ERRONEOUS DISPLAY OF THE VSW STRIP (RED AND BLACK)

Consider using the Flight Path Vector (FPV).
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(h) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199), are not allowed.

(i) Other FAA Provisions

    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; 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 local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 7, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8043-8]

Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Notice of Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) on November 19, 1990, to
provide independent advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues
associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The
Committee advises on economic, environmental, technical

scientific, and enforcement policy issues.

DATES: Open meeting notice; Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2 Section
10(a)(2), notice is hereby given that the Clean Air Act Advisory
Committee will hold its next open meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2006,
from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Crystal City
Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. Seating will be available on a first
come, first served basis. The Air Quality Management subcommittee will
meet on April 4, 2006 from approximately 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. The
Permits, New Source Review and Toxics subcommittee will meet on April 5
from approximately 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by the Economic
Incentives and Regulatory Innovations subcommittee which will meet from
12:30 pm to 3 p.m. The Mobile Source Technical Review subcommittee will
not meet at this time. There will be a presentation of the 6th annual
Clean Air Excellence Awards program following the subcommittee meetings
on April 5 starting approximately at 5 p.m. and finishing at 7:30 p.m.
All subcommittee meetings and the awards presentation will be held at
the same location as the full Committee meeting. The agenda for the
CAAAC full committee meeting will be posted on the CAAAC Web site:
http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/.

    Inspection of Committee Documents: The Committee agenda and any
documents prepared for the meeting will be publicly available at the
meeting. Thereafter, these documents, together with CAAAC meeting
minutes, will be available by contacting the Office of Air and
Radiation Docket and requesting information under docket OAR-2004-0075.
The Docket office can be reached by telephoning<PHONE_NUMBER>; FAX 202-
260-4400.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the CAAAC, please contact
Pat Childers, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA<PHONE_NUMBER>, FAX
(202) 564-1352 or by mail at U.S. EPA, Office of Air and Radiation
(Mail code 6102 A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20004. For information on the Subcommittees and Awards Program, please
contact the following individuals: (1) Permits/NSR/Toxics Integration--
Debbie Stackhouse,<PHONE_NUMBER>; and (2) Air Quality Management--Jeff
Whitlow,<PHONE_NUMBER> (3) Economic Incentives and Regulatory
Innovations--Carey Fitzmaurice,<PHONE_NUMBER> (4) Mobile Source
Technical Review--Joseph Bachman,<PHONE_NUMBER>. (5) Clean Air
Excellence Award Program--Melissa Kirklewski at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Additional Information on these meetings, CAAAC, its Subcommittees and
the awards program can be found on the CAAAC Web site: http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/
.

    For information on access or services for individuals with
disabilities, please contact Mr. Pat Childers at (202) 564 -1082 or
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>To request accommodation of a disability, please

contact Mr. Childers, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting,
to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.

    Dated March 6, 2006.
Pat Childers,
Designated Federal Official, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, Office
of Air and Radiation.
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[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OLEM-2018-0390; FRL-10451-01-OMS]

Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and
Approval; Comment Request; Hazardous Waste Generator Standards
(Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an
information collection request (ICR), Hazardous Waste Generator
Standards (EPA ICR Number 0820.15, OMB Control Number 2050-0035) to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed
extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through January 31,
2023. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal
Register on June 17, 2022 during a 60-day comment period. This notice
allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. A fuller
description of the ICR is given below, including its estimated burden
and cost to the public. 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.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before December 27,
2022.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-
2018-0390, to EPA, either online using www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), or by mail to: RCRA Docket (2822T), U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
public docket without change including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
    Submit written comments and recommendations to OMB for the proposed
information collection within 30 days of publication of this notice to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Knieser, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460;
telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents, which explain in
detail the information that the EPA will be collecting, are available
in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov. Materials can also be viewed at the Reading Room
located at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. The Docket Center's hours
of operations are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday (except Federal
Holidays). The telephone number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Abstract: Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA),
as amended, Congress directed EPA to implement a comprehensive program
for the safe management of hazardous waste. The core of the national
waste management program is the regulation of hazardous waste from
generation to transport to treatment and eventual disposal, or from
``cradle to grave.'' Section 3001(d) of RCRA requires EPA to develop
standards for small quantity generators. Section 3002 of RCRA states,
among other things, that EPA shall establish requirements for hazardous
waste generators regarding recordkeeping practices. Section 3002 also
requires EPA to establish standards on appropriate use of containers by
generators. Finally, Section 3017 of RCRA specifies requirements for
individuals exporting hazardous waste from the United States, including
a notification of the intent to export, and an annual report
summarizing the types, quantities, frequency, and ultimate destination
of all exported hazardous waste.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Private business or other for-
profit.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 262 and
265).
    Estimated number of respondents: 393,049.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 526,035 hours per year. Burden is defined
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $42,607,731 (per year), which includes
$72,394 in annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in the estimates: There is a decrease of 954 hours in the
total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently
approved by OMB. This decrease is due to an adjustment in the universe
number.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
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