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[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1110; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-013-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes,
and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. The existing AD currently
requires replacing wiring for the fuel boost pumps and override pumps
with new wiring, installing Teflon sleeving on the wiring, and doing
associated actions; and doing repetitive inspections to detect damage
of the wiring or evidence of a fuel leak. Since we issued that AD, we
have determined through service experience that the inspection interval
was too long. This proposed AD would reduce the repetitive inspection
interval. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct damaged wiring
for the fuel boost pumps and override pumps, which could cause
electrical arcing that could puncture the conduit containing the wire,
and result in a fuel tank explosion or a fire adjacent to the fuel
tank.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 13,
2012.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone 425-917-
6509; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2012-1110;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-013-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On August 17, 2001, we issued AD 2001-17-20, Amendment 39-12411 (66
FR 44954, August 27, 2001), for certain Model 707 airplanes, and Model
720 and 720B series airplanes. That AD requires replacing the wiring
for the fuel boost pumps and override pumps with new wiring, installing
Teflon sleeving on the wiring, and doing associated actions; and doing
repetitive inspections to detect damage of the wiring or evidence of a
fuel leak. That AD resulted from a report that, while investigating a
fuel leak around the bolts on the number 1 fuel boost pump, an operator
found wire damage where the fuel boost pump wiring exited the boost
pump and entered the boost pump access area. We issued that AD to
detect and correct damaged wiring for the fuel boost pumps and override
pumps, which could cause electrical arcing that could puncture the
conduit containing the wire, and result in a fuel tank explosion or a
fire adjacent to the fuel tank.

Actions Since Existing AD, Amendment 39-12411 (66 FR 44954, August 27,
2001) Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2001-17-20, Amendment 39-12411 (66 FR 44954,
August 27, 2001), we have determined through service experience that
the inspection interval was too long.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2001-17-20,
Amendment 39-12411 (66 FR 44954, August 27, 2001). This proposed AD
would reduce the repetitive inspection interval from 30,000 flight
hours to 15,000 flight hours. This change has been coordinated with the
manufacturer.

Change to Existing AD, Amendment 39-12411 (66 FR 44954, August 27,
2001)

    This proposed AD would retain all the requirements of AD 2001-17-
20, Amendment 39-12411 (66 FR 44954, August 27, 2001). Since AD 2001-
17-20 was issued, the AD format has been revised, and certain
paragraphs have been rearranged. As a result, the corresponding
paragraph identifiers have changed in this proposed AD, as listed in
the following table:

                      Revised Paragraph Identifiers
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   Requirement in AD 2001-17-20,
   Amendment 39[dash]12411 (66 FR     Corresponding  requirement in this
      44954, August 27, 2001)                    proposed AD
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 paragraph (a)                        paragraph (g)
 Note 2                               paragraph (g)(1)
 Note 3                               paragraph (g)(2)
 paragraph (b)                        paragraph (h)
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Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                    Labor cost        Parts cost      Cost per product        operators
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Replacement [retained actions      38 work-hours x $85          $9,943  $13,173............  $65,865
 from AD 2001[dash]17[dash]20,      per hour = $3,230.
 Amendment 39[dash]12411 (66 FR
 44954, August 27, 2001)].
Inspection [retained actions from  3 work-hours x $85               $0  $255 per inspection  $1,275 per
 AD 2001[dash]17[dash]20,           per hour = $255                      cycle.               inspection cycle.
 Amendment 39[dash]12411 (66 FR     per inspection
 44954, August 27, 2001)].          cycle..
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    The new requirements of this proposed AD add no additional economic
burden. The increase in replacement labor costs of 31 work hours in AD
2001-17-20, Amendment 39-12411 (66 FR 44954, August 27, 2001), to the
38 work hours specified in this proposed AD, is due to the opening and
closing hours being included in the cost of this proposed AD. We have
received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive
(AD) 2001-17-20, Amendment 39-12411 (66 FR 44954, August 27, 2001), and
adding the following new AD:

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2012-1110; Directorate Identifier
2012-NM-013-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by December 13,
2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2001-17-20, Amendment 39-12411 (66 FR
44954, August 27, 2001).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 707-100 long body, -
200, -100B long body, and -100B short body series airplanes; Model
707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 series airplanes; and Model 720 and
720B series airplanes; certificated in any category; line numbers 1
through 941 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical Power.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that, while investigating a
fuel leak around the bolts on the number 1 fuel boost pump on a
Boeing Model 707 series airplane, an operator found wire damage
where the fuel boost pump wiring exited the boost pump and entered
the boost pump access area. Since we issued AD 2001-17-20, Amendment
39-12411 (66 FR 44954, August 27, 2001) to address the unsafe
condition, we have determined through service experience that the
inspection interval was too long. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct damaged wiring for the fuel boost pumps and override
pumps, which could cause electrical arcing that could puncture the
conduit containing the wire, and result in a fuel tank explosion or
a fire adjacent to the fuel tank.

 (f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Replacement of Wiring, Installation of Sleeving, and
Associated Actions

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (a) of AD
2001-17-20, Amendment 39-12411 (66 FR 44954, August 27, 2001).
Within 1 year or 4,000 flight hours after October 1, 2001 (the
effective date of AD 2001-17-20), whichever occurs first: Replace
the wiring for the fuel boost pumps and override pumps, install
Teflon sleeving over

the wiring, and do all associated actions, per the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin A3500, Revision 1, dated
April 26, 2001. The associated actions include performing a general
visual inspection of the area around each fuel boost pump and
override pump for evidence of a fuel leak; finding the source of any
fuel leak and repairing the affected area; replacing the conduit, if
required; and performing a detailed visual inspection of the wiring
installed in the conduit for evidence of electrical arcing or a fuel
leak, or exposed copper wire. If replacement of the conduit is
deferred per the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin A3500, Revision 1, dated April 26, 2001, repeat the
inspection for fuel leaks every 500 flight hours until the conduit
is replaced, and replace the conduit within 6,000 flight hours or 18
months, whichever occurs first.
    (1) For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is
defined as: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made under normally
available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting,
flashlight, or drop-light, and may require removal or opening of
access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be
required to gain proximity to the area being checked.''
    (2) For the purposes of this AD, a detailed visual inspection is
defined as: ``An intensive visual examination of a specific
structural area, system, installation, or assembly to detect damage,
failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally
supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at intensity
deemed appropriate by the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror,
magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface cleaning and elaborate
access procedures may be required.''

(h) Retained Repetitive Inspections

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (b) of AD
2001-17-20, Amendment 39-12411 (66 FR 44954, August 27, 2001), with
a new compliance time. After replacement of the wiring per paragraph
(g) of this AD, repeat the detailed visual inspection of the wiring
for the fuel boost pumps and override pumps for damage, such as
evidence of electrical arcing or exposed copper wire, or evidence of
a fuel leak. After the effective date of this AD, repeat the
inspection one time at the earlier of the times specified in
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, per the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin A3500, Revision 1, dated
April 26, 2001. If any electrical arcing or exposed copper wire or
evidence of a fuel leak is detected during any inspection per this
paragraph, before further flight, do the applicable corrective
actions (including finding the source of any fuel leak and repairing
the affected area, replacing the wiring, replacing the conduit, or
installing new Teflon sleeving; as applicable) according to the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin A3500,
Revision 1, dated April 26, 2001. Repeat the inspection thereafter
at intervals not to exceed 15,000 flight hours.
    (1) Within 30,000 flight hours after the most recent inspection.
    (2) At the later of the compliance times specified in paragraphs
(h)(2)(i) and (h)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Within 15,000 flight hours after the most recent inspection.
    (ii) Within 3 years after the effective date of this AD.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
October 1, 2001 (the effective date of AD 2001-17-20, Amendment 39-
12411 (66 FR 44954, August 27, 2001)), using Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin A3500, dated July 27, 2000, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Certification Office (ACO), 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 ACO, send it to the attention of the
person identified in the Related Information section of this AD.
Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (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.
    (3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2001-17-20,
Amendment 39-12411 (66 FR 44954, August 27, 2001), are approved as
AMOCs for this AD, except for AMOCS that change the inspection
frequency.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Rebel Nichols,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; phone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 22, 2012.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-3416-EM; Docket ID FEMA-2019-0001]

Louisiana; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for
the State of Louisiana (FEMA-3416-EM), dated July 11, 2019, and related
determinations.

DATES: This amendment was issued July 17, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of an emergency declaration for
the State of Louisiana is hereby amended to include the following areas
among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the
event declared an emergency by the President in his declaration of July
11, 2019.

Allen, Beauregard, Catahoula, Concordia, Evangeline, and Vernon
Parishes for emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to
    direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.Th
e following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA)
are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community
Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment
Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048,
Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In
Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for
Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster
Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared
Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Pete Gaynor,
Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12589-001-CO]

Public Service Company of Colorado; Notice of Availability of
Final Environmental Assessment

October 1, 2009.
    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969,
as amended, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission
or FERC) regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the
Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for a new major
license for the Tacoma Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 12589), located
on Cascade, Little Cascade and Elbert Creeks in San Juan and La Plata
Counties, Colorado. The project currently occupies, in part, 233.4
acres of federal land in the San Juan National Forest administered by
the U.S. Forest Service.
    Staff prepared a final environmental assessment (EA) that analyzes
the probable environmental effects of relicensing the project and
concludes that relicensing the project, with appropriate staff-
recommended environmental measures, would not constitute a major
federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human
environment.
    A copy of the EA is on file with the Commission and is available
for public inspection. The EA may also be viewed on the Commission's
Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the
docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number
field to access documents. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support
at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for
TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
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issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance,
contact FERC Online Support.
    For further information, contact David Turner at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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