			  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

		        DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

			  OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

			          WASHINGTON, D.C.

Issued by the Department of Transportation on January 8, 2004

NOTICE OF ACTION TAKEN -- DOCKET OST 1996-1840

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This serves as notice to the public of the action described below, taken
by the Department official indicated (no additional confirming order
will be issued in this matter).

Applicant:  AEROLINEAS MEXICANAS J.S., S.A. de C.V.
               Date Filed: December 22, 2003

Relief requested:  Exemption from 49 USC section 41301 to permit the
applicant to continue to conduct passenger charter operations between
Mexico and the United States, and other passenger charter operations in
accordance with 14 CFR Part 212, using small equipment.

If renewal, date and citation of last action:  January 8, 2003, in this
Docket.

Applicant representative:  Lee A. Bauer,<PHONE_NUMBER>      DOT analyst:
Allen Brown,<PHONE_NUMBER>

Responsive pleadings:  None.

	DISPOSITION

Action:  Approved.
           Action date:  January 8, 2004

Effective dates of authority granted:  January 8, 2004, through January
12, 2005.

Basis for approval (bilateral agreement/reciprocity):  United
States-Mexico Air Transport Services Agreement of August 15, 1960, as
amended and extended (Agreement).

Except to the extent exempted/waived, this authority is subject to the
terms, conditions, and limitations indicated:  Standard exemption
conditions.

Special conditions/Partial grant/Denial basis/Remarks:  In the conduct
of these operations, the carrier must adhere to all applicable
provisions of the U.S.-Mexico Agreement.  In the conduct of these
operations, the carrier may only use aircraft capable of carrying no
more than 60 passengers and having a maximum payload capacity of no more
than 18,000 pounds (small equipment).  The above grant includes
authority to conduct Third and Fourth Freedom charter operations.  While
we have subjected, consistent with the provisions of the Agreement,
Mexican carriers conducting charter operations with large aircraft to
prior approval or submission of notice for their Third and Fourth
Freedom charters, we determined that any such requirement was not
necessary on public interest grounds in this case, since the carrier
will be conducting these operations solely with small aircraft.  (Other
charter operations to/from the United States under this authority,
however, are subject to prior approval under 14 CFR Part 212.)  Further,
we are continuing to allow Mexican carriers conducting passenger
charters using small equipment to make stopovers in the United States in
the conduct of such operations.

Action taken by:   Paul L. Gretch, Director

		      Office of International Aviation

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Under authority assigned by the Department in its regulations, 14 CFR
Part 385, we found that (1) our action was consistent with Department
policy; (2) the applicant was qualified to perform its proposed
operations; (3) grant of the authority was consistent with the public
interest; and (4) grant of the authority would not constitute a major
regulatory action under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.
To the extent not granted/deferred/dismissed, we denied all requests in
the referenced Docket.  We may amend, modify, or revoke the authority
granted in this Notice at any time without hearing at our discretion.

Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of the action set
forth in this Notice under the Department’s regulations, 14 CFR
§385.30, may file their petitions within seven (7) days after the date
of issuance of this Notice.  This action was effective when taken, and
the filing of a petition for review will not alter such effectiveness.

An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide
Web at:

http://dms.dot.gov//reports/reports_aviation.asp


3.   "Revised" IEE and associated supplemental information comprises the IEE package for a current year's submittal developed through revision of a previous year's submittal.
4.  A Multi-Year IEE consists of a Revised IEE and the associated supplemental information in the initial year and, for each of the subsequent four years, an annual submission of the advance notice and confirmation that the information provided in the Multi-Year IEE is unchanged.
5.  Supplemental information for purposes of the costs estimated in Exhibit 2B and Table 2 refers to supplemental information submitted regarding the specifics of the tours/expedition (e.g., dates, number of tours, etc.) rather than supplemental information of a more technical nature that is incorporated into the "Core" or "Revised" IEE by reference. The one hour for review of the supplemental information is assigned to the EPA to simplify the model and calculations.

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TABLE 2.  IEEs - TOTAL ESTIMATED HOURS AND COST FOR REVIEW OF THE THREE IEE MODELS, 3.5% ESCALATION RATE

Core IEE for One Operator and One IEE - (Core IEE + A/V Information + O&M)
                                                      HOURS		COST
YEAR ONE	81			$   6,031
YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)	    81			     		    6,242
YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPA escalation rate)                           81		  6,461
TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS and COST:  	  243			$  18,734
AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR            81		$   6,245

Revised IEE for One Operator and One IEE - (Revised IEE + A/V Information + O&M)
                                                      HOURS		COST
YEAR ONE                                                                         41		$   3,053
YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)                               41	             3,160
YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPA escalation rate)                           41	             3,270
TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS and COST:                         123		$  9,483
AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR            41		$   3,161

"Multi-Year" IEE for One Operator and One IEE - A "Multi-Year" IEE consists of a "Revised" IEE and, for each of the subsequent four years, an annual submission of the advance notice and confirmation that the information provided in the Multi-Year IEE is unchanged.  See above for the hours and cost per operator for the "Revised" IEE for the initial year.  The hours and cost per operator for the subsequent years follows for which hours and cost are calculated for "Subsequent Year Multi-Year" IEE submissions.

"Subsequent Year Multi-Year" IEE for One Operator - (Supplemental Information + A/V Information + O&M)
									HOURS		COST
YEAR ONE								     21		$   1,564
YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate)				     21                         1,618
YEAR THREE (3.5% estimated CPA escalation rate)			                   21	                   1,680
TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS and COST:			     63		$  4,862
AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR		     21		$   1,621

Average Estimated Hours and Cost for One Operator Initiating and Continuing with a Multi-Year IEE During This ICR Renewal Period
"Revised" IEE for One Operator and One IEE
                                                      HOURS		COST
"Revised" IEE                                                                      41		$   3,053
"Subsequent Year Multi-Year" IEE - cost for 2 years                     21 hrs x 2 = 42	       $1,564 x 2 =3,128
TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL HOURS AND COST:                          83		$   6,181
(over 3-year life of this ICR Renewal)
AVERAGE EST. HOURS and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR:            28		$   2,060
(over 3-year life of this ICR Renewal)

        Exhibit 2C:  CEEs - ESTIMATED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HOURS AND COST

YEAR ONE						                          150	$11,169
YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate on $12,590)		150	$11,560
YEAR THREE (35% estimated CPI escalation rate on $13,031)		150	$11,965
TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL BURDEN and COST:		450	$34,693
AVERAGE EST. BURDEN and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR:	150	$11,564

Assumptions:
1.  Exhibit 2C represents the estimated hours and cost for CEEs.  In fact, no CEEs were submitted during the twenty-two austral summer seasons the Rule has been in effect. For purposes of estimating the potential maximum hours and cost associated with CEEs over the three-year life of the ICR, the three-year projection assumes submittal of one CEE per year for each of the next three years. One CEE total per a 3-year period is estimated for purposes of the cost calculations.
2.  Estimates for review of a CEE is estimated as 50% of the respondent's time, or 120 hours, to prepare a CEE that would be in compliance with the Final Rule at Section 8.4, preparation of environmental documents, generally, and Section 8.8, comprehensive environmental evaluation, with an additional 15 hours for administrative activities, and 50% of respondent's time for assessment and verification procedures for review of the information.
3. EPA would publish Federal Register notices for domestic CEEs, and the Department of State would publish the Federal Register notice and circulate copies of CEEs to all Parties and others that may request copies.

	Exhibit 2D:  Reporting for Emergencies - Estimated Federal Government Hours and Cost

YEAR ONE						                          150	$11,169
YEAR TWO (3.5% estimated CPI escalation rate on $12,590)		150	$11,560
YEAR THREE (35% estimated CPI escalation rate on $13,031)		150	$11,965
TOTAL ESTIMATED POTENTIAL BURDEN and COST:		450	$34,693
AVERAGE EST. BURDEN and COST PER YEAR PER OPERATOR:	150	$11,564

Assumptions:

1.  Reporting for Cases of Emergency is based on the Final Rule at Section 8.10, Cases of emergency, which would require notice and reporting for activities taken in cases of emergency which would have otherwise required the preparation of a CEE.  The estimate is based on reporting requirements only, not the actual cost of the emergency response action. The hours and cost estimate assume one such emergency per 10 years.
2.  Only one incident requiring emergency reporting is estimated to occur over a 3-year period. In fact, there was no emergency reporting during the twenty-two austral summer seasons the Rule has been in effect.  An incident requiring emergency reporting could occur in the subsequent years.
3. Estimates for review of an Emergency Report is estimated as 50% of the respondent's time to prepare the Emergency Report that would be in compliance with the Final Rule at Section 8.10, or 120 hours, and 50% of respondent's time for assessment and verification procedures for review of the information, or 15 hours.
3. The Department of State is responsible for notification of Parties and follow-up coordination with the Parties; hours have been allocated to the DOS accordingly.

Exhibit 3:  SUMMARY - ESTIMATED RESPONDENT/FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HOURS AND COST

CHART 1:  Summary for Respondents and Federal Government - Estimated Total and Annual Average hours and cost for each type of environmental document that is submitted by a Respondent under the Final Rule

                                     PERM

                                   Core IEE

                                  Revised IEE

                        Subsequent Year Multi-Year IEE

                                      CEE

                                   Emergency
                                   Reporting

Hours  Cost
Hours    Cost
Hours    Cost
Hours    Cost
Hours    Cost
Hours    Cost

Respondent
     Year 1
     Year 2
     Year 3

TOTAL
Annual Average

  40    $ 3,000
  40    $ 3,105
  40    $ 3,214

120    $ 9,319
  40    $ 3,106

  185      $13,875
  185      $14,361
  185      $14,863

  555      $43,099
  185      $14,366

    65     $ 4,875
    65     $ 5,046
    65     $ 5,223

  195     $15,144
    65     $ 5,048

  25       $ 1,875
  25      $ 1,941
  25       $ 2,009

  75      $ 5,825
  25       $ 1,942

  300   $ 22,500
  300   $ 23,288
  300   $ 24,103

  900   $ 69,891
  300   $ 23,297

 300   $ 22,500
  300   $ 23,288
  300   $ 24,103

Federal Government
     Year 1
     Year 2
     Year 3

TOTAL
Annual Average

  12    $    894
  12    $    925
  12    $    957

  36    $ 2,776
  12    $    925

   81       $ 6,031
   81       $ 6,242
   81      $ 6,461

 243       $18,734
   81       $ 6,245

   41      $ 3,053
   41      $ 3,160
   41     $ 3,270

 123      $9,483
   41      $ 3,161

  21      $ 1,564
  21       $ 1,618
  21      $ 1,680

  62       $ 4,862
  21       $ 1,621

  150   $ 11,169
  150   $ 11,560
  150   $ 11,965

  450   $ 34,693
  150   $ 11,564

 150   $ 11,169
  150   $ 11,560
  150   $ 11,965

  450   $ 34,693
  150   $ 11,564

TOTAL
Annual Average

156    $12,095
  52    $  4,031

 798       $61,833
 266       $20,611

 318      $24,627
 106      $  8,209

137     $ 10,687
  46       $ 3,563

1350 $104,584
  450  $ 34,861

1350 $104,584
  450  $ 34,861

CHART 2:  Summary for Respondents and Federal Government - Estimated total hours and costs for Multi-Year IEE as the anticipated level and type of environmental document most respondents submit under the Final Rule for the 3-year ICR renewal (Year 1 = "Revised" IEE, Years 2 and 3 = "Subsequent Year Multi-Year" IEE)

Multi-Year IEE

          	   Total Hours
3-Year Total	Annual 3-Yr Average

                       Total Cost
3-Year Total                   Annual 3-Yr Average

Respondent (for one operator)

   115 hours	 38 hrs per op per yr

$    8,625	$  2,875 per operator per year

Federal Government (for one op.)

      83 hours	 28 hrs per op per year

$      6,181	$  2,060 per op per year

TOTALS - For one operator

    198 hours	 66 hrs per op per yr

$    14,806                           $  4,935 per op per year

NOTES: Annual Average is the average per respondent per year. Chart 1 presents the maximum hours and cost for a respondent. Chart 2 presents the maximum hours and cost based on the anticipated level and type of environmental document a respondent would likely submit under the Final Rule.  The $75/hour intermediate rate is used for summary purposes. The hours and cost estimates for Emergency Reporting assume one such emergency per 10 years.

CHART 3: Summary for Respondents and Federal Government - Estimated hours and costs for environmental documentation for 3-year period of this ICR renewal.
Summary assumes 25 operators per year with 3 new operators and 22 repeat operators each year.  For the 22 repeat operators, the assumptions are that 5 will prepare "Revised" IEEs and 17 will prepare "Multi-Year" IEEs.  For Chart 3, the calculations use the "Annual Average" from Chart 1for "Core," "Revised," and "Subsequent Year, Multi-Year" IEEs and the hours and cost in Chart 2 for the "Multi-Year" IEE.

Operators: 25 operators each year for the 3-year ICR renewal period

      Respondent Burden
Hours                                            Cost

      Federal Government Burden
Hours			Cost

3 new operators submit "Core" IEEs each year
      Burden per year
      Total 3-year burden

185 x 3 =    555    	$14,366 x 3 = $ 43,098
555 x 3 = 1,665	$43,098 x 3 = $129,294

  81 x 3 =    243	     $6,245 x 3 = $ 18,735
243 x 3 = 729	     $18,735 x 3 = $56,205

5 of 22 repeat operators submit "Revised" IEEs each year
      Burden per year
      Total 3-year burden

  65 x 5 =    130	$ 5,048 x 5 = $ 25,240
130 x 3 =    390	$25,240 x 3 = $   75,720

  41 x 5 =    205	$ 3,161 x 5= $ 15,805
205 x 3 =    615	$15,805 x 3 = $ 47,415

17 of 22 repeat operators submit new "Multi-Year" IEEs
      Burden per year
      Total 3-year burden

  38 x 17 = 646    	$ 2,875 x 17 = $   48,875
646 x 3 = 1,938 	$48,875 x 3 = $ 146,625

  28 x 17 = 476	$ 2,060 x 17 = $35,020
476 x 3 =   1,428   	$35,020 x 3 = $105,060

An Operator may submit every three years:
1 PERM
1 CEE
1 Emergency Report
Burden per year
Total 3- year burden

40/3 = 14                              $ 3,106/3 = $   1,035
300/3= 100                           $ 23,297/3 = $ 7,766
300/3= 100                           $ 23,297/3 = $ 7,766

     213                                        $16,567
     640                                        $49,701

20/3 = 7                             $ 925/3 = $   308
150/3= 50                          $ 11,564/3 = $ 3,855
150/3= 50                          $ 11,564/3 = $ 3,855

     107                                        $8,017
     320                                        $24,052

ANNUAL TOTAL BURDEN for 25 operators (with 1 PERM, CEE, Emergency Report every three years)
ANNUAL TOTAL BURDEN per operator
TOTAL 3-YEAR BURDEN for 25 operators
TOTAL 3-YEAR BURDEN per operator

        1,544                                  $133,780

             62                                  $    5,351
        4,633                                 $400,770
           185                                $ 16,031

           1,031	$ 79,118

            41                                $   3,165
        3,093                             $ 232,732
           124                               $   9,309

EXHIBIT 4:  SUMMARY FOR RESPONDENTS AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - O&M COSTS

Estimated O&M costs for Respondents and the Federal Government and O&M breakout within the total cost burden.

Operators: 22operators each year for the 3-year ICR renewal period

      Respondent Burden
O&M Cost	          O&M + Labor = Total Cost

      Federal Government Burden
O&M Cost	        O&M + Labor = Total Cost

3 new operators submit "Core" IEEs each year
      Burden per year
      Total 3-year burden

$   0                                 $0 +   43,098 = $ 43,098
$   0                                $0   + 129,294 = $129,294

$   0                                 $0 +   18,735 = $ 18,735
$   0                                  $ 0 +  56,205 = $56,205

5 of 22 repeat operators submit "Revised" IEEs each year
      Burden per year
      Total 3-year burden

$    0                                $ 0 +   25,240 = $ 25,240
$    0                                $ 0 +    75,720 = $   75,720

$   0                                 $ 0 + 15,805 = $15,805
$   0                                 $ 0 +   47,415 = $ 47,415

17 of 22 repeat operators submit new "Multi-Year" IEEs
      Burden per year
      Total 3-year burden

$ 0                                  $ 0 +   48,875 = $ 48,875
$ 0                                  $ 0 + 146,625 = $ 146,625

$ 0                                 $ 0 + 35,020 = $35,020
$ 0                                   $ 0 +   105,060 = $105,060

An Operator may submit every three years:
1 PERM
1 CEE
1 Emergency Report
             Burden per year
             Total 3- year burden

$0                                     $ 0 + 1,035 =   $   1,035
$0                                     $ 0 + 7,766 =   $ 7,766
$0                                    $ 0 + 7,766   =   $ 7,766

     213                                        $16,567
     640                                        $49,701

   $0                                    $ 0 + 308   = $   308
   $ 770                               $ 770    +   3,855 = $ 4,625
   $448                                $ 448    +   3,855 = $ 4,625

   $ 1,218                                        $9,558
   $ 3,654                                         $28,674

ANNUAL TOTAL BURDEN for 25 operators (with 1 PERM, CEE, Emergency Report every three years)
ANNUAL TOTAL BURDEN per operator
TOTAL 3-YEAR BURDEN for 25 operators
TOTAL 3-YEAR BURDEN per operator

        O&M        Labor                    Total Cost
                  $ 0      +    133,780   = 	     $133,780

          $ 0 +     5,351 =                  $    5,351
          $ 0 +     401,340 =               $401,340
           $ 0 +   16,054 =                  $ 16,054

         O&M        Labor	           Total Cost
         $ 1,218 +   79,118 =	              $ 80,336

         $   406 +     3,165 =	              $    3,571
        $   3,654   + 232,732=	              $236,386
        $   146 +   9,309 =	              $ 9,455

	PART B OF THE SUPPORTING STATEMENT
	STATISTICAL SURVEY

      This collection of information does not use or is otherwise based on a statistical survey.


[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 6, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9424-9426]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04439]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0084; Product Identifier 2018-NE-02-AD; Amendment
39-19212; AD 2018-05-03]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A.,
Turboshaft Engines

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 certain
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arrius 2F turboshaft engines. This AD
requires inspection and replacement of the magnetic heads installed on
oil system electrical magnetic plugs. This AD was prompted by reports
from the manufacturer of a batch of non-conforming magnetic heads
installed on electrical magnetic plugs. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective March 21, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 21,
2018.
    We must receive comments on this AD by April 20, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: (33) 05
59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also
available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0084.

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-2018-
0084; 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 regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations (phone:
800-647-5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-
238-7754; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
AD 2018-0012-E, dated January 16, 2018 (referred to hereinafter as
``the MCAI''), to address an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:

    Flaking of the cadmium coating of electrical magnetic plugs head
Part Number (P/N) 9 520 01 154 5 was detected. Investigation results
indicate that this was the result of manufacturing deficiency. This
part is installed on electrical magnetic plugs (front and rear
position) of the engine, providing warning signals for early
detection of internal part(s) structural degradation, propagating in
form of presence of metal particles in the lubrication system. The
subsequent investigation identified the batch of affected magnetic
plugs heads by serial number (s/n).
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
reduced capability of the particle detection system to identify
internal structural failures and consequent in-flight shut-down,
resulting in forced landing with possible damage to the helicopter
and injury to occupants.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Safran Helicopter
Engines issued Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) A319 79 4840
and Alert MSB A319 79 4841 to provide inspection and replacement
instructions.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0084.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Safran Helicopter Engines Alert Mandatory Service
Bulletin (MSB) No. A319 79 4840, Version A, dated November 27, 2017,
and Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB No. A319 79 4841, Version A,
dated November 20, 2017. The MSBs describe procedures, respectively,
for inspecting and replacing the magnetic heads installed on the
electrical magnetic plugs. 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 France and is approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement
with the European Community, EASA has notified us of the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced
above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information
provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is
likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.

AD Requirements

    This final rule requires inspection and replacement of the magnetic
heads installed on oil system electrical magnetic plugs.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because the compliance time for the action is less than the time
required for public comment. Therefore, we find good cause that notice
and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. In
addition, for the reason stated above, we find 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 final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2018-0084 and Product
Identifier 2018-NE-02-AD at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule
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 final rule.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 105 engines installed on
helicopters 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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ARRIUS 2F Rear Electrical Mag Plug      2 work-hours x $85 per                $0            $170         $17,850
 Inspection.                             hour = $170.
ARRIUS 2F Front and Rear Electrical     4 work-hours x $85 per             3,061           3,401         357,105
 Mag Plug Mag Head Replacement.          hour = $340.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2018-05-03 Safran Helicopter Engines (Type Certificate previously
held by Turbomeca, S.A.): Amendment 39-19212; Docket No. FAA-2018-
0084; Product Identifier 2018-NE-02-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective March 21, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arrius 2F
turboshaft engines, with an oil system electrical magnetic plug
magnetic head, part number (P/N)<PHONE_NUMBER>, with serial numbers (S/
Ns) DU4621 through DU5053 inclusive, installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7900, Engine Oil
System (Airframe Furnished).

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports from the manufacturer of a batch
of non-conforming magnetic heads installed on electrical oil debris
magnetic plugs. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
engine oil debris detection system. This unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in the inability to detect engine bearing
failures, failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss of the
helicopter.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) Within 15 flight hours or 30 days, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD, and then after each flight,
inspect the magnetic head installed on the rear electrical magnetic
plug in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
2.4.5, of Safran Helicopter Engines Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin
(MSB) A319 79 4840, Version A, dated November 27, 2017.
    (2) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, replace
each affected magnetic head, installed on the front or the rear
electrical magnetic plug, with a part eligible for installation in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.4.2, of
Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB A319 79 4841, Version A, dated
November 20, 2017.
    (3) After replacement of the magnetic head installed on the rear
electrical magnetic plug, as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this
AD, the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD are no longer required.

(h) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, except as part of the
inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, do not install a
magnetic head, P/N<PHONE_NUMBER>, with an S/N DU4621 up to and
including DU5053 on any engine.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Robert Green,
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2018-0012-
E, dated January 16, 2018, for more information. You may examine the
MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2018-0084.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Safran Helicopter Engines Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin
(MSB) A319 79 4840, Version A, dated November 27, 2017.
    (ii) Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB A319 79 4841, Version
A, dated November 20, 2017.
    (3) For Safran Helicopter Engines service information identified
in this AD, contact Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220 Tarnos,
France; phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine &
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA
01803. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on February 23, 2018.
Karen M. Grant,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-04439 Filed 3-5-18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG 2017-0162]
RIN 1625-AA09

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Nanticoke River, Seaford, DE

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is modifying the operating schedule that
governs the SR 13 Bridge across the Nanticoke River, mile 39.6, in
Seaford, Delaware (DE). This modification will require the

bridge to open on signal every Saturday and Sunday during the winter
season, if at least 24 hours notice is given. This action is necessary
to balance bridge operations and maintenance with the existing needs of
navigation.

DATES: This rule is effective November 29, 2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov. Type USCG-
2017-0162 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Mr. Martin A. Bridges, Fifth Coast Guard District (dpb),
at<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    On July 5, 2017, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
entitled, ``Drawbridge Regulation; Nanticoke River, Seaford, DE'' in
the Federal Register (see 82 FR 127). We did not receive any comments
on the proposed rule.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority 33 U.S.C. 499.
The US 13 Bridge across the Nanticoke River, Mile 39.6, in Seaford, DE,
owned and operated by the Delaware Department of Transportation, has a
vertical clearance of 3 feet above mean high water in the closed-to-
navigation position. There is a monthly average of three bridge
openings on Saturdays and Sundays, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., from
November 1 through March 31, which allow one or more vessels to transit
through the bridge during each opening. The bridge is normally
maintained in the closed position, due to the volume of vehicular
traffic crossing the bridge. The current operating schedule is
published in 33 CFR 117.243(b). The Coast Guard's authority to make a
permanent change to a drawbridge operating schedule is contained in 33
CFR 117.8.
    The Nanticoke River is used predominately by recreational vessels
and pleasure craft. The three-year average number of bridge openings,
maximum number of bridge openings, and weekend bridge openings between
7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., by month and overall for 2014 through 2016, as
drawn from the data contained in the bridge tender logs provided by the
Delaware Department of Transportation, is presented below.

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                                                                                Proposed weekends--
                          Month                                Average         Maximum     average openings 7:30
                                                              openings        openings         a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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January..................................................              11              31                      3
February.................................................               1               3                      1
March....................................................              21              53                      4
April....................................................              72              91                    N/A
May......................................................             138             192                    N/A
June.....................................................             150             168                    N/A
July.....................................................             280             175                    N/A
August...................................................             198             223                    N/A
September................................................             144             214                    N/A
October..................................................              51              66                    N/A
November.................................................               8              13                      5
December.................................................               1               4                      1
Monthly..................................................              89             223                      3
Daily....................................................               3               7                     <1
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IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes and the Final Rule

    The Delaware Department of Transportation has requested to modify
the operating regulation for the bridge, due to the limited number of
requested openings of the bridge on Saturday and Sunday, from 7:30 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m., from November 1 through March 31, over a period of
approximately the past three years. The data presented in the table
above demonstrate that the requested modification may be implemented
with minimal impact to navigation. The modification requested will
require the bridge to open on signal on Saturday and Sunday; from 7:31
a.m. to 3:29 p.m., from November 1 through March 31, if at least 24
hours notice is given. All other provisions of 33 CFR 117.243 (b) will
remain the same.
    The Coast Guard provided a comment period of 60 days and received
zero comments on the proposed rule.

V. Regulatory Analysis

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive Orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protesters.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This is not considered a significant regulatory action. This
determination is based on the findings that: (1) The potential impact
is small, given the limited number of vessels requiring a bridge
opening during the time frame of the proposed modification, and (2)
vessels will be able to transit through the bridge during the time
frame of the proposed modification, given the bridge will open on
signal, if at least 24 hours notice is given.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard received zero comments from the Small Business
Administration on this rule. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities. While some owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit the bridge may be small entities, for the
reasons stated in section V.A above, this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT,
above.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Government

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does 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. We
received zero comments on this rule.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule will not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this
proposed rule elsewhere in this preamble. We received zero comments on
this rule.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made a
determination that this action is one of a category of actions which do
not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule simply promulgates the operating regulations or
procedures for drawbridges. This action is categorically excluded from
further review, under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of the
Instruction. A preliminary Record of Environmental Consideration and a
Memorandum for the Record are not required for this rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117

    Bridges.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 117 as follows:

PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Revise Sec.  117.243(b) to read as follows:

Sec.  117.243   Nanticoke River.

* * * * *
    (b) The draw of the SR 13 Bridge, mile 39.6, in Seaford shall:
    (1) Open on signal, except from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., from April 1
through October 31; from November 1 through March 31, Monday to Friday
and on Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., if at least
four hours notice is given.
    (2) Open on signal, on Saturday and Sunday, from 7:31 a.m. through
3:29 p.m., from November 1 through March 31, if at least 24 hours
notice is given.

    Dated: October 10, 2017.
M.L. Austin,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-23559 Filed 10-27-17; 8:45 am]
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[Notices]
[Pages 47406-47409]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP22-138-000]

Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Northern Lights 2023
Expansion Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and
Schedule for Environmental Review

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) that
will discuss the environmental impacts of the Northern Lights 2023
Expansion Project (Project) involving construction and operation of
facilities by Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) in Freeborn,
Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, and Washington Counties, Minnesota, and
Monroe County, Wisconsin. The Commission will use this EIS in its
decision-making process to determine whether the Project is in the
public convenience and necessity. The schedule for preparation of the
EIS is discussed in the Schedule for Environmental Review section of
this notice.
    As part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review
process, the Commission takes into account concerns the public may have
about proposals and the environmental impacts that could result
whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity. This gathering of public input is referred
to as ``scoping.'' By notice issued on May 17, 2022 in Docket No. CP22-
138-000, the Commission opened a scoping period to solicit comments.
Subsequent to issuance of that notice, Commission staff has determined
that it will prepare an EIS for the Project. The EIS will address the
concerns raised during the initial scoping process as well as comments
received in response to this notice.
    By this notice, the Commission requests public comments on the
scope of issues to address in the environmental document, including
comments on potential alternatives and impacts, and any relevant
information, studies, or analyses of any kind concerning impacts
affecting the quality of the human environment. To ensure that your
comments are timely and properly recorded, please submit your comments
so that the Commission receives them in Washington, DC on or before
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 29, 2022. Comments may be submitted in
written form. Further details on how to submit comments are provided in
the Public Participation section of this notice.
    As mentioned above, the Commission opened a scoping period which
expired on June 17, 2022; however, Commission staff continued to accept
comments after the comment period closed. All substantive written and
oral comments provided will be addressed in the EIS. Therefore, if you
submitted comments on this Project to the Commission during the
previous scoping period, you do not need to file those comments again.
    If you are a landowner receiving this notice, a pipeline company
representative may contact you about the acquisition of an easement to
construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities. The company
would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable easement agreement. You
are not required to enter into an agreement. However, if the Commission
approves the Project, the Natural Gas Act conveys the right of eminent
domain to the company. Therefore, if you and the company do not reach
an easement agreement, the pipeline company could initiate condemnation
proceedings in court. In such instances, compensation would be
determined by a judge in accordance with state law. The Commission does
not grant, exercise, or oversee the exercise of eminent domain
authority. The courts have exclusive authority to handle eminent domain
cases; the Commission has no jurisdiction over these matters.
    Northern provided landowners with a fact sheet prepared by the FERC
entitled ``An Interstate Natural Gas Facility On My Land? What Do I
Need To Know?'' which addresses typically asked questions, including
the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's
proceedings. This fact sheet along with other landowner topics of
interest are available for viewing on the FERC website (www.ferc.gov)
under the Natural Gas Questions or Landowner Topics link.

Public Participation

    There are three methods you can use to submit your comments to the
Commission. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and
has staff available to assist you at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
[email protected]. Please carefully follow these instructions
so that your comments are properly recorded.
    (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment
feature, which is located on the Commission's website (www.ferc.gov)
under the link to FERC Online. Using eComment is an easy method for
submitting brief, text-only comments on a project;
    (2) You can file your comments electronically by using the eFiling
feature, which is located on the Commission's website (www.ferc.gov)
under the link to FERC Online. With eFiling, you can provide comments
in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your
submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking
on ``eRegister.'' You will be asked to select the type of filing you
are making; a comment on a particular project is considered a ``Comment
on a Filing''; or
    (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to
the Commission. Be sure to reference the project docket number (CP22-
138-000) on your letter. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service
must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal

Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington,
DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to:
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    Additionally, the Commission offers a free service called
eSubscription. This service provides automatic notification of filings
made to subscribed dockets, document summaries, and direct links to the
documents. Go to https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview to register
for eSubscription.

Summary of the Proposed Project, the Project Purpose and Need, and
Expected Impacts

    According to Northern, the Project would provide for incremental
winter firm service of 44,222 dekatherms per day (Dth/day) serving
residential, commercial, and industrial customer market growth in
Northern's Market Area and 6,667 Dth/day of additional firm service
that would allow a shipper enhanced reliability and flexibility in
scheduling their transportation capacity.
    The Project consists of the following facilities:
     a 2.79-mile extension of 36-inch-diameter Ventura North E-
Line, in Freeborn County, Minnesota;
     a 1.07-mile, 30-inch-diameter loop \1\ of 20-inch-diameter
Elk River 1st and 2nd Branch Lines, in Washington County, Minnesota
(Elk River 3rd Branch Line);
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     a 1.14-mile extension of 24-inch-diameter Willmar D Branch
Line, in Scott County, Minnesota;
     a 2.48-mile extension of 8-inch-diameter Princeton Tie-
Over Loop, in Sherburne County, Minnesota;
     a 2.01-mile loop of 4-inch-diameter Paynesville Branch
Line, in Stearns County, Minnesota (Paynesville 2nd Branch Line);
     a 0.34-mile extension of 8-inch-diameter Tomah branch line
loop, in Monroe County, Wisconsin; and
     aboveground facilities including one new pig \2\ launcher,
four new valve settings, replacement of valves and piping inside four
facilities, removal of three valve settings, and associated piping.
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and pushes through the pipeline for cleaning the pipeline,
conducting internal inspections, or other purposes.
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    The general location of the Project facilities is shown in appendix
1.\3\
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    \3\ The appendices referenced in this notice will not appear in
the Federal Register. Copies of the appendices were sent to all
those receiving this notice in the mail and are available at
www.ferc.gov using the link called ``eLibrary''. For instructions on
connecting to eLibrary, refer to the last page of this notice. At
this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's
Public Reference Room due to the proclamation declaring a National
Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19),
issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact
FERC at [email protected] or call toll free,<PHONE_NUMBER>
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    Based on the environmental information provided by Northern,
construction of the proposed facilities would disturb about 251.7 acres
of land for the aboveground facilities and the pipeline. Following
construction, Northern would maintain about 51.9 acres for operation of
the Project facilities; the remaining acreage would be restored and
could revert to former uses. About 12.4 percent of the construction
footprint would overlap with easements for existing Northern
facilities.
    Based on an initial review of Northern's proposal and public
comments received during scoping, Commission staff have identified
several expected impacts that deserve attention in the EIS. The Project
would impact three waterbodies and about 0.5 acre of wetland.
Construction of the Project would have impacts on noise, traffic, and
road conditions. In response to the Notice of Scoping, the Commission
received multiple comments. Several were supportive of the Project.
Others requested that the EIS discuss and provide appropriate details
regarding the Project description, purpose and need, alternatives,
affected environment, wetlands, surface water, groundwater, air
quality, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, community, social
and economic impacts, environmental justice, pollinator habitat,
noxious weeds, and noise. Minnesota state agencies requested that the
EIS discuss potential impacts on state listed species, calcareous fens,
soil compaction, and wellhead protection areas and discussion of
appropriate seed mixes, utility crossing licenses, dust abatement, road
crossing methods, traffic control, access points, and impacts on
highway drainage, vegetation, and other utilities.

The NEPA Process and the EIS

    The EIS issued by the Commission will discuss impacts that could
occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed
Project under the relevant general resource areas:

     geology and soils;
     water resources and wetlands;
     vegetation and wildlife;
     threatened and endangered species;
     cultural resources;
     land use;
     socioeconomics;
     environmental justice;
     air quality and noise;
     reliability and safety; and
     cumulative impacts.

    Commission staff will also make recommendations on how to lessen or
avoid impacts on the various resource areas. Your comments will help
Commission staff focus its analysis on the issues that may have a
significant effect on the human environment.
    The EIS will present Commission staff's independent analysis of the
issues. Staff will prepare a draft EIS which will be issued for public
comment. Commission staff will consider all timely comments received
during the comment period on the draft EIS and revise the document, as
necessary, before issuing a final EIS. Any draft and final EIS will be
available in electronic format in the public record through eLibrary
\4\ and the Commission's natural gas environmental documents web page
(https://www.ferc.gov/industries-data/natural-gas/environment/environmental-documents). If eSubscribed, you will receive instant
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Alternatives Under Consideration

    The EIS will evaluate reasonable alternatives that are technically
and economically feasible and meet the purpose and need for the
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     the no-action alternative, meaning the Project is not
implemented; and
     minor route deviations for Ventura North E-Line, Elk River
3rd Branch Line, Willmar D Branch Line, Princeton Tie-Over Loop, and
Paynesville 2nd Branch Line.
    With this notice, the Commission requests specific comments
regarding any additional potential alternatives to the proposed action
or segments of the proposed action. Please focus your comments on
reasonable alternatives (including alternative facility sites and
pipeline routes) that meet the Project objectives, are technically and
economically feasible, and avoid or lessen environmental impact.

Consultation Under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act

    In accordance with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's

implementing regulations for section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act, the Commission initiated section 106 consultation for
the Project in the notice issued on May 17, 2022 with the applicable
State Historic Preservation Office(s), and other government agencies,
interested Indian tribes, and the public to solicit their views and
concerns regarding the Project's potential effects on historic
properties.\6\ This notice is a continuation of section 106
consultation for the Project. The Project EIS will document findings on
the impacts on historic properties and summarize the status of
consultations under section 106.
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    \6\ The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's regulations
are at Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 800. Those
regulations define historic properties as any prehistoric or
historic district, site, building, structure, or object included in
or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic
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Schedule for Environmental Review

    On April 11, 2022 the Commission issued its Notice of Application
for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted other agencies
issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all
necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on the request for a
federal authorization within 90 days of the date of issuance of the
Commission staff's final EIS for the Project. This notice identifies
the Commission staff's planned schedule for completion of the final EIS
for the Project, which is based on an issuance of the draft EIS in
October 2022.

Issuance of Notice of Availability of the final EIS March 10, 2023
90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline \7\ June 8, 2023
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    \7\ The Commission's deadline applies to the decisions of other
federal agencies, and state agencies acting under federally
delegated authority, that are responsible for federal
authorizations, permits, and other approvals necessary for proposed
projects under the Natural Gas Act. Per 18 CFR 157.22(a), the
Commission's deadline for other agency's decisions applies unless a
schedule is otherwise established by federal law.

    If a schedule change becomes necessary for the final EIS, an
additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are
kept informed of the Project's progress.

Permits and Authorizations

    The table below lists the anticipated permits and authorizations
for the Project required under federal law. This list may not be all-
inclusive and does not preclude any permit or authorization if it is
not listed here. Agencies with jurisdiction by law and/or special
expertise may formally cooperate in the preparation of the Commission's
EIS and may adopt the EIS to satisfy its NEPA responsibilities related
to this Project. Agencies that would like to request cooperating agency
status should follow the instructions for filing comments provided
under the Public Participation section of this notice.

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              Agency                               Permit
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Federal Energy Regulatory           Certificate of Public Convenience
 Commission.                         and Necessity.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--St.   Clean Water Act Section 404--Dredge
 Paul District.                      and Fill Permit.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service--    Endangered Species Act (ESA)
 Twin Cities Field Office.           Consultation, Migratory Bird Treaty
                                     Act (MBTA) Coordination; Bald and
                                     Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA)
                                     Consultation.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency  Section 401 Water Quality
                                     Certification.
Minnesota State Historic            National Historic Preservation Act
 Preservation Office (SHPO).         (NHPA), Section 106 Consultation.
Wisconsin SHPO....................  NHPA, Section 106 Consultation.
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Environmental Mailing List

    This notice is being sent to the Commission's current environmental
mailing list for the Project which includes federal, state, and local
government representatives and agencies; elected officials;
environmental and public interest groups; Native American Tribes; other
interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. This list also
includes all affected landowners (as defined in the Commission's
regulations) who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property
may be used temporarily for Project purposes, or who own homes within
certain distances of aboveground facilities, and anyone who submits
comments on the Project and includes a mailing address with their
comments. Commission staff will update the environmental mailing list
as the analysis proceeds to ensure that Commission notices related to
this environmental review are sent to all individuals, organizations,
and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by
the proposed Project. State and local government representatives should
notify their constituents of this proposed project and encourage them
to comment on their areas of concern.
    If you need to make changes to your name/address, or if you would
like to remove your name from the mailing list, please complete one of
the following steps:
    (1) Send an email to [email protected] stating your
request. You must include the docket number CP22-138-000 in your
request. If you are requesting a change to your address, please be sure
to include your name and the correct address. If you are requesting to
delete your address from the mailing list, please include your name and
address as it appeared on this notice. This email address is unable to
accept comments.

OR

    (2) Return the attached ``Mailing List Update Form'' (appendix 2).

Additional Information

    Additional information about the Project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208-FERC, or on the
FERC website at www.ferc.gov using the eLibrary link. Click on the
eLibrary link, click on ``General Search'' and enter the docket number
in the ``Docket Number'' field, excluding the last three digits (i.e.,
CP22-138). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
[email protected] or<PHONE_NUMBER>, or for TTY, contact (202)
502-8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of all
formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and
rulemakings. Public sessions or site visits will be posted on the
Commission's calendar located at https://www.ferc.gov/news-events/

events along with other related information.

    Dated: July 28, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022]

Technical Mapping Advisory Council

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee
Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Technical
Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) will hold a remote meeting on Thursday,
January 9, 2020. The meeting will be open to the public via an Adobe
Connect link and conference line.

DATES: The TMAC will meet on Thursday, January 9, 2020, from 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Please note that the meeting will
close early if the TMAC has completed its business.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually using an Adobe Connect
link (https://fema.connectsolutions.com/tmacmeeting) to share meeting
visuals and a conference line number (1-800-320-4330 Pin: 875873#) to
connect to the audio of the meeting. Members of the public who wish to
attend the virtual meeting must register in advance by sending an email
to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(Attention: Michael Nakagaki) by 5 p.m. EST
on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. For information on facilities or
services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special
assistance at the meeting, contact the person listed below as soon as
possible.
    To facilitate public participation, members of the public are
invited to provide written comments on the issues to be considered by
the TMAC, as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Associated meeting materials will be available at www.fema.gov/TMAC for
review by Friday, January 3, 2020. Written comments to be considered by
the committee at the time of the meeting must be submitted and received
by Wednesday, January 8, 2020, identified by Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022,
and submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of Chief
Counsel, FEMA, 500 C Street SW, Room 8NE, Washington, DC 20472-3100.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words
``Federal Emergency Management Agency'' and the docket number for this
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Docket: For docket access to read background documents or comments
received by the TMAC, go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for
the Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022.
    A public comment period will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020,
from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST. Speakers are requested to limit their
comments to no more than three minutes. The public comment period will
not exceed 30 minutes. Please note that the public comment period may
end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments.
Contact the person listed below to register as a speaker by close of
business on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Nakagaki, Designated Federal
Officer for the TMAC, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, and email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The
TMAC website is: http://www.fema.gov/TMAC.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463).
    In accordance with the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of
2012, the TMAC makes recommendations to the FEMA Administrator on: (1)
How to improve, in a cost-effective manner, the (a) accuracy, general
quality, ease of use, and distribution and dissemination of flood
insurance rate maps and risk data; and (b) performance metrics and
milestones required to effectively and efficiently map flood risk areas
in the United States; (2) mapping standards and guidelines for (a)
flood insurance rate maps, and (b) data accuracy, data quality, data
currency, and data eligibility; (3) how to maintain, on an ongoing
basis, flood insurance rate maps and flood risk identification; (4)
procedures for delegating mapping activities to State and local mapping
partners; and (5) (a) methods for improving interagency and
intergovernmental coordination on flood mapping and flood risk
determination, and (b) a funding strategy to leverage and coordinate
budgets and expenditures across Federal agencies. Furthermore, the TMAC
is required to submit an annual report to the FEMA Administrator that
contains: (1) A description of the activities of the Council; (2) an
evaluation of the status and performance of flood insurance rate maps
and mapping activities to revise and update Flood Insurance Rate Maps;
and (3) a summary of recommendations made by the Council to the FEMA
Administrator.
    Agenda: The purpose of this meeting is for the TMAC members to hold
a vote to submit the final report to the FEMA administrator. Any
related materials will be posted to the FEMA TMAC site prior to the
meeting to provide the public an opportunity to review the materials.
The full agenda and related meeting materials will be posted for

review by Friday, January 3, 2020 at http://www.fema.gov/TMAC.

Michael M. Grimm,
Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. Is16-61-000]

Colonial Pipeline Company; Notice Of Technical Conference

    Take notice that the Commission will convene a technical conference
on January 26, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT), in a room to be designated at
the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    At the technical conference, the Commission Staff and the parties
to the proceeding should be prepared to discuss all issues set for
technical conference as established in the December 3, 2015 Order
(Colonial Pipeline Company, 153 FERC ] 61,270 (2015).
    Advanced registration is required for all attendees. Attendees may
register in advance at the following Web page: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/01-26-16-form.asp. Attendees should allow time
to pass through building security procedures before the 9:00 a.m.
(Eastern Time) start time of the technical conference. In addition,
information on this event will be posted on the Calendar of Events on
the Commission's Web site, www.ferc.gov, prior to the event.
    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please
send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll free 1-866-208-
3372 (voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY); or send a fax to<PHONE_NUMBER> with
the required accommodations.
    For more information about this technical conference, please
contact Adrianne Cook,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>or David
Faerberg,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: January 5, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0541; Project Identifier AD-2021-00453-A;
Amendment 39-21639; AD 2021-14-12]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; True Flight Holdings LLC Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
True Flight Holdings LLC Models AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B, AA-1C, and AA-5
airplanes. This AD was prompted by the report of an accident of an
airplane exhibiting bondline corrosion and delamination of the
horizontal stabilizers. This AD requires inspecting the horizontal
stabilizers, including the bondlines, for cracks, buckles, corrosion,
delamination, rust, and previous repair and repairing or replacing
parts and applying corrosion inhibitor as necessary. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 27, 2021.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 27,
2021.
    The FAA must receive comments on this AD by August 26, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact True
Flight Holdings LLC, 2300 Madison Highway, Valdosta, GA 31601; phone:
(229) 242-6337; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may view this
service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816)
329-4148. It is also available at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0541.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0541; 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, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Caplan, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA received a report of an accident involving a True Flight
Holdings LLC Model AA-5 airplane that occurred on January 19, 2021.
During flight, the outboard elevator attach bracket on the horizontal
stabilizer detached causing loss of elevator control and significant
damage to the airplane. An investigation identified corrosion and
delamination of the airplane skin bondlines around the area of the
horizontal stabilizer where the elevator attach bracket was attached.
Multiple field reports have identified additional instances of
corrosion and delamination of skin bondlines around the horizontal
stabilizer and other primary structures.
    All Models AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B, AA-1C, and AA-5 Traveler airplanes
have horizontal stabilizers that are similar in design and use the same
attachment method for the elevators. The affected airplanes are
constructed using a metal-to-metal bonding process. While the bond
adhesive remains structurally sound throughout the aging process,
factors such as corrosion and freezing moisture may compromise the
structural integrity of some of the bond joints. This can lead to
delamination of the skin from the primary structure.
    Field reports indicate that bondline inspections are not being
adequately performed during routine inspections. The FAA has determined
that a more thorough inspection is necessary to reliably identify
corrosion and delamination of bondlines in these critical areas,
including the horizontal stabilizer.
    This condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced
structural integrity with consequent loss of control of the airplane.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency has determined the
unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in
other products of the same type design.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed True Flight Aerospace Service Bulletin SB-195,
Revision A, dated June 1, 2021 (True Flight SB-195, Revision A). This
service information specifies procedures for inspecting the primary
structure and flight controls for cracks, buckles, corrosion,
delamination, rust, and previous repair and repairing or replacing
parts and applying corrosion inhibitor as necessary.
    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 ADDRESSES.

Other Related Service Information

    The FAA also reviewed True Flight Aerospace Service Kit 125,
Revision B. This service information specifies procedures for repairing
bondline delamination of flight controls and structures.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information already described, except as discussed under ``Differences
Between the AD and the Service Information.''

Differences Between the AD and the Service Information

    True Flight SB-195, Revision A applies to Models AA1, AA-1A, AA-1B,
AA-1C, AA5, AA-5A, and AA-5B airplanes. However, this AD only

applies to Models AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B, AA-1C, and AA-5 airplanes. Also,
this AD only requires the Part B inspection and repair from True Flight
SB-195, Revision A. Actions for the airplanes not affected by this AD
are specified in Part A of True Flight SB-195, Revision A, thus the
reason for reduced applicability. In addition, True Flight SB-195,
Revision A, specifies a reporting requirement, but this AD does not.

Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date

    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies foregoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because cracks, buckles, corrosion, delamination, rust, and previous
repair of the horizontal stabilizers could result in reduced integrity
and lead to loss of control of the airplane. Additionally, the
compliance time for the inspection of the horizontal stabilizers is
within 25 hours time-in-service or before the next 100 hour or annual
inspection, whichever occurs first, a time period of up to 3 months
based on the average utilization rate of these airplanes. This time
period is shorter than the time necessary for the public to comment and
for publication of the final rule. Accordingly, notice and opportunity
for prior public comment are impracticable and contrary to the public
interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
    In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days,
for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forego notice and
comment.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-0541 and Project Identifier
AD-2021-00453-A'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this final rule because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this final rule.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Fred
Caplan, Aviation Safety Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337. Any commentary that the FAA
receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in
the public docket for this rulemaking.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

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

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,113 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    The FAA estimates 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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Inspection for delamination and     3 work-hours x $85     Not applicable.......            $255        $283,815
 corrosion.                          per hour = $255.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary repairs
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. The
agency has no way of determining the number of airplanes that might
need these repairs:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Installation of rivets and repair of bondlines  8 work-hours x $85 per hour =               $115            $795
 of the horizontal stabilizers.                  $680.
Treatment of inside of the horizontal           1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85             104             189
 stabilizers with corrosion inhibitor.
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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.
    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, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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]

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

2021-14-12 True Flight Holdings LLC: Amendment 39-21639; Docket No.
FAA-2021-0541; Project Identifier AD-2021-00453-A.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 27, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to True Flight Holdings LLC Models AA-1, AA-1A,
AA-1B, AA-1C, and AA-5 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated
in any category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code: 5512, Horizontal
Stabilizer, Plate/Skin; 5522, Elevator, Plates/Skin Structure.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by corrosion and delamination of the
horizontal stabilizer bondlines. The FAA is issuing this AD to
detect and address cracks, buckles, corrosion, delamination, rust,
and previous repair of the horizontal stabilizers. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced structural
integrity with consequent loss of control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection of Bondlines of the Horizontal Stabilizers

    Within the next 25 hours time-in-service or at the next
scheduled 100 hour or annual inspection after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the horizontal stabilizers,
paying particular attention to the bondlines, for cracks, buckles,
corrosion, delamination, rust, and previous repair in accordance
with paragraphs 1. and 3. of Part B of True Flight Aerospace Service
Bulletin SB-195, Revision A, dated June 1, 2021 (True Flight SB-195,
Revision A). If there is any crack, buckle, corrosion, delamination,
rust, or previous repair, before further flight, repair or replace
the affected part in accordance with paragraphs 1.c. and 2. through
4. of True Flight SB-195, Revision A, as applicable.

(h) No Reporting Requirement

    True Flight SB-195, Revision A specifies notifying True Flight
Holdings LLC of compliance with the service bulletin; however, this
AD does not contain that requirement.

(i) Special Flight Permit

    A special flight permit is prohibited.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Atlanta 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 local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in Related Information.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(k) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Fred Caplan,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (404)
474-5606; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) True Flight Aerospace Service Bulletin SB-195, Revision A,
dated June 1, 2021.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For True Flight Aerospace service information identified in
this AD, contact True Flight Holdings LLC, 2300 Madison Highway,
Valdosta, GA 31601; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on June 25, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-14687 Filed 7-9-21; 8:45 am]
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