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[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-18391]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0632; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-045-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200, -
300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD results from
fuel system reviews conducted by the airplane manufacturer. This
proposed AD would require removing bulb type maintenance lights;
installing a drain mast on certain airplanes; and installing muffs on
connecting bleed elements on certain airplanes. We are proposing this
AD to prevent ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination
with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and
consequent loss of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 16,
2013.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 45 80; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, 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 on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, 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:

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-2013-0632;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-045-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0033, dated February 19, 2013 (referred to
after this the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
MCAI states:

    [Subsequent to accidents involving fuel tank system explosions
in flight and on ground], the FAA published Special Federal Aviation
Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA)
published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12.
    In response to these regulations, a global design review
conducted by Airbus on the A330 and A340 type design Section 19,
which is a flammable fluid leakage zone and a zone adjacent to a
fuel tank, highlighted potential deviations. The specific identified
cases were that drainage is inefficient in flight on A340-500/-600
aeroplanes, maintenance lights are not qualified explosion proof,
and hot surfaces may exist on bleed system during normal/failure
operations.
    This condition, if not corrected, in combination with a fuel
leak generating flammable vapours in the area, could result in a
fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the aeroplane.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires removal
of bulb type maintenance lights for all aeroplanes, installation of
the drain mast between Frame (FR) 80 and FR83 for A340-500/-600, and
installation of muffs on connecting bleed elements to minimize hot
surfaces on A330 and A340-200/-300.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
    The FAA has examined the underlying safety issues involved in fuel
tank explosions on several large

transport airplanes, including the adequacy of existing regulations,
the service history of airplanes subject to those regulations, and
existing maintenance practices for fuel tank systems. As a result of
those findings, we issued a regulation titled ``Transport Airplane Fuel
Tank System Design Review, Flammability Reduction and Maintenance and
Inspection Requirements'' (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). In addition to
new airworthiness standards for transport airplanes and new maintenance
requirements, this rule included Special Federal Aviation Regulation
No. 88 (``SFAR 88,'' Amendment 21-78, and subsequent Amendments 21-82
and 21-83).
    Among other actions, SFAR 88 (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001) requires
certain type design (i.e., type certificate (TC) and supplemental type
certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate that their fuel tank systems
can prevent ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This requirement
applies to type design holders for large turbine-powered transport
airplanes and for subsequent modifications to those airplanes. It
requires them to perform design reviews and to develop design changes
and maintenance procedures if their designs do not meet the new fuel
tank safety standards. As explained in the preamble to the rule, we
intended to adopt airworthiness directives to mandate any changes found
necessary to address unsafe conditions identified as a result of these
reviews.
    In evaluating these design reviews, we have established four
criteria intended to define the unsafe conditions associated with fuel
tank systems that require corrective actions. The percentage of
operating time during which fuel tanks are exposed to flammable
conditions is one of these criteria. The other three criteria address
the failure types under evaluation: Single failures, single failures in
combination with a latent condition(s), and in-service failure
experience. For all four criteria, the evaluations included
consideration of previous actions taken that may mitigate the need for
further action.
    The Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) has issued a regulation that
is similar to SFAR 88 (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). (The JAA is an
associated body of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC)
representing the civil aviation regulatory authorities of a number of
European States who have agreed to co-operate in developing and
implementing common safety regulatory standards and procedures.) Under
this regulation, the JAA stated that all members of the ECAC that hold
type certificates for transport category airplanes are required to
conduct a design review against explosion risks.
    We have determined that the actions identified in this AD are
necessary to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel
tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result
in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

Relevant Service Information

    Airbus has issued the following service bulletins. The actions
described in this service information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
     Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-33-3041, Revision
01, dated July 10, 2012.
     Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-36-3040, Revision
01, dated November 26, 2012.
     Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-33-4026, Revision
01, dated July 10, 2012.
     Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-33-5006, dated
January 3, 2012.
     Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-36-4035, dated
September 18, 2012.
     Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-53-5031, Revision
02, dated August 3, 2011.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3037, Revision 01, dated
January 24, 2013.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3038, dated January 16,
2012.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4033, Revision 01, dated
January 28, 2013.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

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

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 43 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                         Cost per
           Action                  Labor cost          Parts cost        product        Cost on U.S.  operators
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Installation................  Up to 21 work-hours   Up to $5,219...  Up to $7,004...  Up to $301,172.
                               x $85 per hour =
                               $1,785.
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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

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:

    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2013-0632; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-
045-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by September 16, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541,
and -642 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
protection; 33, Lights; 36, Pneumatic; 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the
airplane manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent ignition
sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of
the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.

(g) Maintenance Light Removal

    Except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 56739 has been
incorporated in production: Within 26 months after the effective
date of this AD, remove the maintenance lights, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of
this AD.
    (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-33-3041, Revision 01,
dated July 10, 2012 (for Model A330 series airplanes).
    (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-33-4026, Revision 01,
dated July 10, 2012 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes).
    (3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-33-5006, dated
January 3, 2012 (for Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes).
    Note to paragraph (g) of this AD: For Model A340-500 and -600
series airplanes, Airbus has issued Airbus Service Bulletin A340-33-
5007 to introduce halogen type lights which are qualified as
explosion proof and that can be installed (at operators discretion)
after removal of the non-explosion proof lights required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.

(h) Insulation Muff Installation

    For Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200
and -300 series airplanes, except those airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 52260 has been incorporated in production: Within 26
months after the effective date of this AD, install insulation muffs
on connecting auxiliary power unit bleed air duct, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus
service information specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and
(h)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3038, dated January 16,
2012, for Model A330 series airplanes on which Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-36-3032 has been incorporated.
    (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-36-3040, Revision 01,
dated November 26, 2012, for Model A330 series airplanes on which
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3032 has not been incorporated.
    (3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-36-4035, dated
September 18, 2012, for Model A340 series airplanes.

(i) Alternative Action to Paragraph (h) of This AD

    For Model A330 series airplanes on which Airbus service
information A330-36-3032 is not incorporated, and for Model A340
series airplanes: Doing the bleed leak detection loop modification
of the auxiliary power unit (APU), in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus Service
Bulletin specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, is an
acceptable alternative to the actions required by paragraph (h) of
this AD, provided the modification is accomplished within 26 months
after the effective date of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3037, Revision 01, dated
January 24, 2013.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4033, Revision 01, dated
January 28, 2013.

(j) Drain Mast Installation

    For Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes, except those on
which Airbus Modification 54636 or 54637 has been incorporated in
production: Within 26 months after the effective date of this AD,
install a drain mast between frame (FR) 80 and FR 83, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A340-53-5031, Revision 02, dated August 3, 2011.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330-33-3041, dated January 3, 2012; or Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A340-33-4026, dated January 3, 2012; as applicable; which
are not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330-36-3040, dated September 18, 2012, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
    (3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-
3037, dated September 23, 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-
4033, dated September 23, 2011; as applicable; which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (4) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-
5031, dated July 31, 2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-5031,
Revision 01, dated January 10, 2008; as applicable; which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD.

(l) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (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: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. 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 local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically
reference this AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Directive (MCAI)
European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2013-0033,
dated February 19, 2013, for related information.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 21, 2013.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2015-N-0001]

Preparation for International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing a public
meeting entitled ``International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation
(ICCR)--Preparation for ICCR-9 Meeting.'' The purpose of the meeting is
to invite public input on various topics pertaining to the regulation
of cosmetics. We may use this input to help us prepare for the ICCR-9
meeting that will be held November 4-6, 2015, in Brussels, Belgium.
    Date and Time: The public meeting will be held on September 10,
2015, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    Location: This meeting will be held at the Food and Drug
Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5100
Paint Branch Pkwy., Wiley Auditorium (first floor), College Park, MD
20740.
    Contact Person: Maria Rossana (Rosemary) Cook, Office of Cosmetics
and Colors, Food and Drug Administration, 4300 River Rd., College Park,
MD 20740, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or FAX:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Registration and Requests for Oral Presentations: Send registration
information (including your name, title, firm name, address, telephone
number, fax number, and email address), written material, and requests
to make an oral presentation, to the contact person by August 27, 2015.
    If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please
contact Maria Rossana (Rosemary) Cook by September 3, 2015.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: You may present proposals for future ICCR
agenda items, data, information, or views, orally or in writing, on
issues pending at the public meeting. Time allotted for oral
presentations may be limited to 10 minutes or less for each presenter.
If you wish to make an oral presentation, you should notify the contact
person by August 27, 2015, and submit a brief statement of the general
nature of the evidence or arguments that you wish to present, your
name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address, and
indicate the approximate amount of time you need to make your
presentation.
    Transcripts: As soon as a transcript is available, it will be
accessible at http://www.regulations.gov. It may also be viewed at the
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration,
5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20850. A transcript will
also be available in either hardcopy or on CD-ROM, after submission of
a Freedom of Information request. Written requests are to be sent to
the Division of Freedom of Information, (ELEM-1029), Food and Drug
Administration, 12420 Parklawn Dr., Element Bldg., Rockville, MD 20857.
    The Purpose of the Multilateral Framework on the ICCR: The purpose
of the multilateral framework on the ICCR is to pave the way for the
removal of regulatory obstacles to international trade while
maintaining global consumer protection.

    ICCR is a voluntary international group of cosmetics regulatory
authorities from the United States, Japan, the European Union, Canada,
and Brazil. These regulatory authority members will enter into
constructive dialogue with their relevant cosmetics industry trade
associations and public advocacy groups. Currently, the ICCR members
are: Health Canada; the European Commission Directorate-General for
Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Subject Matter
Experts; the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare of Japan; the
Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency; and FDA. All decisions made by
consensus will be compatible with the laws, policies, rules,
regulations, and directives of the respective administrations and
governments. Members will implement and/or promote actions or documents
within their own jurisdictions and seek convergence of regulatory
policies and practices. Successful implementation will need input from
stakeholders.
    Agenda: We will make the agenda for the public meeting available on
the Internet at http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/InternationalActivities/ICCR/default.htm. Depending on the number of requests for oral
presentations, we intend to have an agenda available by September 3,
2015. We may use the information that you provide to us during the
public meeting to help us prepare for the November 4-6, 2015, ICCR-9
meeting.

    Dated: July 9, 2015.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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