[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 150 (Wednesday, August 5, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 46571]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL15-87-000]

Starwood Energy Group Global, L.L.C., Beaver Falls, L.L.C.,
Syracuse, L.L.C., Hazleton Generation, L.L.C., Startrans IO, LLC,
Gainesville Renewable Energy Center, LLC; Notice of Petition for
Declaratory Order

    Take notice that on July 29, 2015, pursuant to Rules 207 and 212 of
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Rules of
Practice and Procedure,18 CFR 385.207 and 385.212, Starwood Energy
Group Global, L.L.C, Beaver Falls, L.L.C., Syracuse, L.L.C., Hazleton
Generation, L.L.C., Startrans IO, LLC, and Gainesville Renewable Energy
Center, LLC filed a petition for a Declaratory Order (petition)
requesting the Commission determine that: (1) Current and future
Limited Partnerships (LP) Interests are passive investments that do not
allow the LP Investors to manage, direct, or control the activities of
the Starwood Funds, the Project Companies or future Commission
jurisdictional public utilities; (2) Transactions resulting in the
purchase and sale of LP Interests do not require case specific approval
pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) and, to the
extent relevant, qualify for the benefit of blanket authorization with
respect to non-voting securities under 18 CFR 33.1(c)(2)(i); (3) the
Starwood Funds or their affiliates do not need to identify the LP
Investors in any future FPA section 203 application, FPA section 205
market-based rate application, notice of change in status or updated
market power analysis; and (4) the Commission does not have
jurisdiction under FPA section 201 over the Starwood Funds and the LP
Investors are not holding companies under the Public Utility Holding
Company Act of 205 (PUHCA), as more fully explained in its petition.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date.
Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of
that document on the Petitioner.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on August 28, 2015.

    Dated: July 30, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0609; Airspace Docket No. 20-ACE-12]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Clarion, IA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Clarion Municipal Airport, Clarion, IA.
This action is the result of an airspace review due to the
decommissioning of the Clarion non-directional beacon (NDB). The
geographic coordinates of the airport are also being updated to
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 31, 2020. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
Title 1 Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11E at NARA, email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Clarion Municipal Airport, Clarion, IA, to support
instrument flight rule operations at this airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (85 FR 37596; June 23, 2020) for Docket No. FAA-2020-0609 to
amend the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Clarion Municipal Airport, Clarion, IA. Interested parties
were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11E, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020. FAA Order 7400.11E is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 amends the Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to within a 6.4-mile
(increased from a 6.3-mile) radius of Clarion Municipal Airport,
Clarion, IA; removes the Clarion NDB and associated extensions from the
airspace legal description; and updates the geographic coordinates of
the airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
    This action is due to an airspace review caused by the
decommissioning of the Clarion NDB.

    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter
that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

0
1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward from 700
feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

ACE IA E5 Clarion, IA [Amended]

Clarion Municipal Airport, IA
    (Lat. 42[deg]44'26'' N, long. 93[deg]45'33'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.4-mile radius of Clarion Municipal Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 10, 2020.
Martin A. Skinner,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2020-20284 Filed 9-15-20; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Notice of Adjustment of Statewide Per Capita Indicator for
Recommending a Cost Share Adjustment

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: FEMA gives notice that the statewide per capita indicator for
recommending cost share adjustments for major disasters declared on or
after January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011, is $127.

DATES: This notice applies to major disasters declared on or after
January 1, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 44 CFR 206.47, the statewide per
capita indicator that is used to recommend an increase of the Federal
cost share from seventy-five percent (75%) to not more than ninety
percent (90%) of the eligible cost of permanent work under section 406
and emergency work under section 403 and section 407 of the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act is adjusted
annually. The adjustment to the indicator is based on the Consumer
Price Index for All Urban Consumers published annually by the U.S.
Department of Labor. For disasters declared on January 1, 2011, through
December 31, 2011, the qualifying indicator is $127 per capita of State
population.
    This adjustment is based on an increase of 1.5 percent in the
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the 12-month period
that ended December 2010. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S.
Department of Labor released the information on January 14, 2011.

(The 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.)

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP21-476-000]

West Texas Gas, Inc.; West Texas Gas Utility, LLC; Notice of
Applications and Establishing Intervention Deadline

    Take notice that on July 20, 2021, West Texas Gas, Inc. (WTGI) and
West Texas Gas Utility, LLC (WTGU-LLC), both located at 211 North
Colorado, Midland, TX 79701, filed an application under sections 7(b)
and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 157 of the Commission's
regulations requesting authorization for: (1) WTGI to abandon
approximately 152 miles of 12, 10, 6, and 4-inch diameter pipeline
located in Texas and New Mexico; (2) WTGI to abandon the blanket
certificate it was issued pursuant to Part 157, Subpart F of the
Commission's regulations; (3) WTGU-LLC to acquire, own, and operate the
existing pipeline facilities that are to be abandoned by WTGI; and (4)
WTGU-LLC a blanket certificate pursuant to Part 157, Subpart F of the
Commission's regulations. The applicants state that the requested
authorizations are designed to facilitate an internal reorganization
that will have no effect on existing customers, landowners, or the
environment, and is otherwise required by the public convenience and
necessity, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on
file with the Commission and open for public inspection.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://ferc.gov) using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. 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 the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call
toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions regarding WTGI and WTGU-LLC's application may be
directed to Justin Clark, General Counsel, West Texas Gas, Inc., 211
North Colorado, Midland, TX 79701, by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER> or by
email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Pursuant to Section 157.9 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure,\1\ within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will
either: Complete its environmental review and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or environmental
assessment (EA) for this proposal. The filing of an EA in the
Commission's public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify
federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all
necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal
authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission
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Public Participation

    There are three ways to become involved in the Commission's review
of this project: You can file a protest to the project, you can file a
motion to intervene in the proceeding, and you can file comments on the
project. There is no fee or cost for filing protests, motions to
intervene, or comments. The deadline for filing protests, motions to
intervene, and comments is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 20, 2021.
How to file comments and motions to intervene is explained below.

Comments

    Any person wishing to comment on the project may do so. The
Commission considers all comments received about the project in
determining the appropriate action to be taken. To ensure that your
comments are timely and properly recorded, please submit your comments
on or before August 20, 2021. However, the filing of a comment alone
will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. To become a
party, you must intervene in the proceeding.
    Persons who comment on the environmental review of this project
will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, and will
receive notification when the environmental documents (EA or EIS) are
issued for this project and will be notified of meetings associated
with the Commission's environmental review process.

Interventions

    Any person, which includes individuals, organizations, businesses,
municipalities, and other entities,\2\ has the option to file a motion
to intervene in this proceeding. Only intervenors have the right to
request rehearing of Commission orders issued in this proceeding and to
subsequently challenge the Commission's orders in the U.S. Circuit
Courts of Appeal.
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    To intervene, you must submit a motion to intervene to the
Commission in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure \3\ and the regulations under the NGA \4\ by the
intervention deadline for the project, which is August 20, 2021. As
described further in Rule 214, your motion to intervene must state, to
the extent known, your position regarding the proceeding, as well as
your interest in the proceeding. [For an individual, this could include
your status as a landowner, ratepayer, resident of an impacted
community, or recreationist. You do not need to have property directly
impacted by the project in order to intervene.] For more information
about motions to intervene, refer to the FERC website at https://www.ferc.gov/resources/guides/how-to/intervene.asp.
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    All timely, unopposed motions to intervene are automatically
granted by operation of Rule 214(c)(1). Motions to intervene that are
filed after the intervention deadline are untimely and may be denied.
Any late-filed motion to intervene must show good cause for being late
and must explain why the time limitation should be waived and provide
justification by reference to factors set forth in Rule 214(d) of the
Commission's Rules and Regulations. A person obtaining party status
will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the
Commission and will receive copies (paper or electronic) of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties.

How To File Comments and Interventions

    There are two ways to submit your comments and motions to intervene
to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the Project
docket number CP21-476-000 in your submission. The Commission
encourages electronic filing of submissions.
    (1) You may file your comments or motions to intervene
electronically by using the eFiling feature, which is located on the
Commission's website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and
Filings. 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; first select ``General'' and then select ``Comment on a
Filing'' or ``Intervention''; or
    (2) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to
the following address below. Your written comments must reference the
Project docket number (CP21-476-000).
    To mail via USPS, use the following address: Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426.
    To mail via any other courier, use the following address: Kimberly
D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins
Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    Motions to intervene must be served on the applicants either by
mail or email (with a link to the document) at: West Texas Gas, Inc.,
211 North Colorado, Midland, TX 79701 or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Any
subsequent submissions by an intervenor must be served on the
applicants and all other parties to the proceeding. Contact information
for parties can be downloaded from the service list at the eService
link on FERC Online. Service can be via email with a link to the
document.
    All timely, unopposed \5\ motions to intervene are automatically
granted by operation of Rule 214(c)(1).\6\ Motions to intervene that
are filed after the intervention deadline are untimely and may be
denied. Any late-filed motion to intervene must show good cause for
being late and must explain why the time limitation should be waived
and provide justification by reference to factors set forth in Rule
214(d) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations.\7\

A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list
maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies
(paper or electronic) of all documents filed by the applicant and by
all other parties.
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    \5\ The applicant has 15 days from the submittal of a motion to
intervene to file a written objection to the intervention.
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Tracking the Proceeding

    Throughout the proceeding, additional information about the
projects will be 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 as described above. The eLibrary link also
provides access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the
Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission offers a free service called
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances
and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time
you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to
the documents. For more information and to register, go to
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.
    Intervention Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 20, 2021.

    Dated: July 30, 2021.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0018; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-145-AD;
Amendment 39-15842; AD 2009-06-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes and
Model A300-600 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This airworthiness directive (AD) supersedes two existing ADs.
One AD applies to certain Airbus Model A310-200 and -300 series
airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive inspections for
cracking of the flap transmission shafts, and replacement of the
transmission shafts if necessary. That AD also provides an optional
terminating action for the repetitive inspections. The other existing
AD applies to all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series
airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called
A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310-200 and -300 series
airplanes. That AD currently requires a one-time inspection of the
trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA), corrective actions if
necessary, and follow-on repetitive tasks. This new AD also requires
revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations and maintenance
tasks for aging systems maintenance. This AD results from the
manufacturer's determination that life limitations and maintenance
tasks are necessary to ensure continued operational safety of the
affected airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced
structural integrity of these airplanes due to the failure of system
components.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 28, 2009.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of April 28,
2009.
    On August 29, 2006 (71 FR 42021, July 25, 2006), the Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300-27-6044, Revision 04, dated September 10, 2001;
and Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2089, Revision 02, dated June 28,
2001.
    On June 20, 2006 (71 FR 28254, May 16, 2006), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Airbus
Service Bulletin A310-27-2092, Revision 02, dated April 11, 2005; and
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2095, dated March 29, 2000.

ADDRESSES: For Airbus service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus SAS-EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 44 51; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet
http://www.airbus.com. For TRW Aeronautical Systems service information
identified in this AD, contact TRW Syst[egrave]mes A[eacute]ronautiques
Civils SAS, Product Support Department, 7-9 Avenue de l'Eguillette,
Saint Ouen l'Aumone BP 7186, 95056 Cergy-Pontoise Cedex France,
telephone +33 1 34 32 63 00; fax +33 1 34 32 63 10.

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 AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and

other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is the Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1622; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes two existing
ADs: AD 2006-10-11, amendment 39-14595 (71 FR 28254, May 16, 2006); and
AD 2006-15-10, amendment 39-14690 (71 FR 42021, July 25, 2006). AD
2006-10-11 applies to certain Airbus Model A310-200 and -300 series
airplanes and requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the flap
transmission shafts, and replacing the transmission shafts if
necessary. That existing AD also provides an optional terminating
action for the repetitive inspections. AD 2006-15-10 applies to all
Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes and requires a one-time
inspection of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA),
corrective actions if necessary, and follow-on repetitive tasks.
    That supplemental NPRM was published in the Federal Register on
September 26, 2008 (73 FR 55781). That supplemental NPRM proposed to
continue to require the actions required by the two existing ADs. That
supplemental NPRM also proposed to require revising the Airworthiness
Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to
incorporate new limitations and maintenance tasks for aging systems
maintenance. In addition, that supplemental NPRM proposed to revise the
original NPRM by reducing the initial compliance times.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been received on the
supplemental NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Explanation of Changes

    We have removed the ``Service Bulletin References'' paragraph in
the ``RESTATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS OF AD 2006-15-10'' section of this
AD. Instead, we refer to the required service documents in the
individual paragraphs of this AD.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the
changes described previously. We also determined that these changes
will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the
scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this AD.

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                                                 Average                            U.S.-
             Action                Work hours   labor rate   Cost per airplane    registered      Fleet cost
                                                 per hour                         airplanes
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Inspection (required by AD 2006-            1          $80  $80 per inspection            59  $4,720 per
 10-11).                                                     cycle.                            inspection cycle.
Inspection (required by AD 2006-            3           80  $240...............          213  $51,120.
 15-10).
Repetitive follow-on tasks                 12           80  $960 per inspection          213  $204,480 per
 (required by AD 2006-15-10).                                cycle.                            inspection cycle.
ALS revision (new action).......            1           80  $80................          213  $17,040.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec.  39.13 by
removing amendment 39-14595 (71 FR 28254, May 16, 2006), and amendment
39-14690 (71 FR 42021, July 25, 2006), and by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):

2009-06-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-15842. Docket No. FAA-2008-0018;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-145-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective April 28, 2009.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2006-10-11 and AD 2006-15-10.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Airbus Model A310 series airplanes;
and Model A300-600 series airplanes; certificated in any category.

    Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with
these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes
that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the
areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be able
to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval for an alternative method of compliance according
to paragraph (q) of this AD. The request should include a
description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure
the continued operational safety of the airplane.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from the manufacturer's determination that
life limitations and maintenance tasks are necessary to ensure
continued operational safety of the affected airplanes. We are
issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of these
airplanes due to the failure of system components.

Compliance

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

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2006-10-11

Inspection and Corrective Action

    (f) For Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -
324, and -325 airplanes, except for airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 12247 has been embodied in production: At the earlier
of the compliance times specified in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of
this AD, perform a detailed inspection for stress corrosion cracking
of the flight transmission shafts located between the power control
unit (PCU) and the torque limiters in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2092,
Revision 02, dated April 11, 2005. Thereafter, repeat the
inspections as required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Before further
flight, replace any cracked transmission shaft discovered during any
inspection required by this AD with a new or reconditioned shaft, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A310-27-2095, dated March 29, 2000. Doing an inspection in
accordance with paragraph (n) or (o) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) Within 2,000 flight hours after the last flap asymmetry
protection test performed in accordance with Airbus A310 Maintenance
Planning Document (MPD) Task 275600-01-1.
    (2) Within 8,000 flight cycles after the last flap asymmetry
protection test performed in accordance with Airbus A310 MPD Task
275600-02-1 or 800 flight cycles after June 20, 2006 (the effective
date of AD 2006-10-11), whichever comes later.

    Note 2: Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2092, Revision 02, dated
April 11, 2005, refers to Lucas Liebherr Service Bulletin 551A-27-
624, Revision 1, dated August 18, 2000, as a source of service
information for accomplishing the inspections.

    Note 3: Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2092, Revision 02, dated
April 11, 2005, refers to Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2095,
dated March 29, 2000, as a source of information for replacing the
flap transmission shafts.

    Note 4: Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2095, dated March 29,
2000, refers to Lucas Liebherr Service Bulletin 551A-27-M551-05,
dated January 12, 2000, as an additional source of information for
replacing the flap transmission shafts.

Repetitive Inspections

    (g) Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (f) of this AD
at the applicable times specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
(g)(3) of this AD. Doing an inspection in accordance with paragraph
(n) or (o) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) Before further flight after any occurrence of jamming of the
flap transmission system.
    (2) At intervals not to exceed 2,000 flight hours after each
flap asymmetry protection test performed in accordance with Airbus
A310 MPD Task 275600-01-1.
    (3) At intervals not to exceed 8,000 flight cycles after each
flap asymmetry protection test performed in accordance with Airbus
A310 MPD Task 275600-02-1.

Optional Terminating Action

    (h) Replacing any flap transmission shaft with a new or
reconditioned transmission shaft in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2095,
dated March 29, 2000, ends the inspections required by paragraphs
(f) and (g) of this AD for that transmission shaft only.

Actions Performed Using Previously Issued Service Information

    (i) Actions performed in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin
A310-27-2092, dated April 9, 1999; or Revision 01, dated December
11, 2001; are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding requirements of paragraphs (f) and (g) of this AD.

No Reporting

    (j) Although Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2092, Revision 02,
dated April 11, 2005, specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2006-15-10

Inspection

    (k) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or
(k)(2) of this AD, do a detailed inspection of specified components
of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) in accordance
with paragraph 1.E.(2)(a) and the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin as identified in Table 1 of this AD.
Repair any discrepancy before further flight in accordance with TRW
Aeronautical Systems Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator 47142 Series
Component Maintenance Manual with Illustrated Parts List 27-44-13,
Revision 6, dated September 14, 2001; or a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or
its delegated agent). Doing an inspection in accordance with
paragraph (n) or (o) of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
    (1) If the flight hours accumulated on the THSA can be
positively determined: Inspect at the earlier of:
    (i) Before the accumulation of 47,000 total flight hours on the
THSA, or within 600 flight hours after August 29, 2006 (the
effective date of AD 2006-15-10), whichever occurs later.
    (ii) Within 25 years since the THSA was new or within 600 flight
hours after August 29, 2006, whichever occurs later.
    (2) If the flight hours accumulated on the THSA cannot be
positively determined: Inspect before the accumulation of 47,000
total flight hours on the airplane, or within 600 flight hours after
August 29, 2006, whichever occurs later.

Table 1--Service Bulletins for the Requirements of Paragraph (k) of This
                                   AD
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                                    Approved Airbus
                                   Service Bulletin
                                     version  for
Required Airbus Service Bulletin     actions done       Airbus airplane
                                      before the             model
                                  effective date  of
                                        this AD
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-27-  A300-27-6044,       A300 B4-601, B4-
 6044, Revision 04, dated          Revision 02,        603, B4-620, and
 September 10, 2001; or Airbus     dated August 26,    B4-622.
 Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-  2000; or Revision  A300 B4-605R and
 27-6044, Revision 05, dated       03, dated June      B4-622R.
 August 29, 2006.                  28, 2001.          A300 B4-605R and
                                                       B4-622R.
                                                      A300 C4-605R
                                                       Variant F.
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-  ..................  A310-203, -204, -
 2089, Revision 02, dated June                         221, and -222.
 28, 2001; or Airbus Mandatory                        A310-304, -322, -
 Service Bulletin A310-27-2089,                        324, and -325.
 Revision 03, dated August 29,
 2006.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Note 5: The service bulletins specified in Table 1 of this AD
refer to Goodrich Actuation Systems Service Bulletin 47142-27-11,
Revision 3, dated April 25, 2005, as an additional source of service
information for the required actions.

    Note 6: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is:
``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or
assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available
lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as
mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning
and elaborate procedures may be required.''

Follow-on Repetitive Tasks

    (l) After the inspection required by paragraph (k) of this AD:
Do the repetitive tasks in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions and at the times specified in paragraph 1.E.(2)(b) of
the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD,
except as provided by paragraph (m) of this AD. The repetitive tasks
are valid only until the THSA operational life exceeds 65,000 flight
hours, 40,000 flight cycles, or 25 years, whichever occurs first.
Before the THSA is operated beyond these extended life goals, it
must be replaced with a new or serviceable THSA, except as required
by paragraph (m) of this AD. Doing an inspection in accordance with
paragraph (n) or (o) of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.

Table 2--Service Bulletins for the Requirements of Paragraph (l) of This
                                   AD
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    Approved Airbus
                                   Service Bulletin
                                     version  for
Required Airbus Service Bulletin     actions done       Airbus airplane
                                      before the             model
                                  effective date  of
                                        this AD
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-27-  A300-27-6044,       A300 B4-601, B4-
 6044, Revision 04, dated          Revision 02,        603, B4-620, and
 September 10, 2001; or Airbus     dated August 26,    B4-622.
 Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-  2000; or Revision  A300 B4-605R and
 27-6044, Revision 05, dated       03, dated June      B4-622R.
 August 29, 2006.                  28, 2001.          A300 B4-605R and
                                                       B4-622R.
                                                      A300 C4-605R
                                                       Variant F.
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-  A310-27-2089,       A310-203, -204, -
 2089, Revision 02, dated June     Revision 01,        221, and -222.
 28, 2001; or Airbus Mandatory     dated August 25,   A310-304, -322, -
 Service Bulletin A310-27-2089,    2000.               324, and -325.
 Revision 03, dated August 29,
 2006.
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    Note 7: For additional information on the THSA life limits,
refer to Airbus Operators Information Telex (OIT) SE 999.0074/05/BB,
dated August 3, 2005.

THSA Replacement

    (m) For any THSA, whether discrepant or not, that is replaced
with a new or serviceable THSA: Within 47,000 flight hours or 25
years, whichever occurs first, after the THSA is replaced, do the
applicable tasks specified in paragraph 1.E.(2)(a) and the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin
identified in Table 3. Thereafter repeat the tasks within the
repetitive intervals specified in paragraph 1.E.(2)(b) of the
applicable service bulletin. Doing the corresponding tasks in
accordance with paragraph (n) or (o) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.

Table 3--Service Bulletins for the Requirements of Paragraph (m) of This
                                   AD
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    Approved Airbus
                                   Service Bulletin
                                     version  for
Required Airbus Service Bulletin     actions done       Airbus airplane
                                      before the             model
                                  effective date  of
                                        this AD
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-27-  A300-27-6044,       A300 B4-601, B4-
 6044, Revision 04, dated          Revision 02,        603, B4-620, and
 September 10, 2001; or Airbus     dated August 26,    B4-622.
 Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-  2000; or Revision  A300 B4-605R and
 27-6044, Revision 05, dated       03, dated June      B4-622R.
 August 29, 2006.                  28, 2001.          A300 F4-605R and
                                                       F4-622R.
                                                      A300 C4-605R
                                                       Variant F.
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-  A310-27-2089,       A310-203, -204, -
 2089, Revision 02, dated June     Revision 01,        221, and -222.
 28, 2001; or Airbus Mandatory     dated August 25,   A310-304, -322, -
 Service Bulletin A310-27-2089,    2000.               324, and -325.
 Revision 03, dated August 29,
 2006.
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New Requirements of This AD

Revise Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) To Incorporate
Limitations and Maintenance Tasks for Aging Systems Maintenance

    (n) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise
the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to
incorporate Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006 (for Model A310 series
airplanes); or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006 (for Model A300-
600 series airplanes). For all tasks identified in Airbus A310 ALS
Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21,
2006; and Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006; do the tasks at the later of
the times specified in paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of this AD, as
applicable, except as provided by paragraph (o) of this AD. The
repetitive inspections must be accomplished thereafter at the
interval specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006; or Airbus A300-
600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated
December 21, 2006; as applicable. Doing an inspection required by
this paragraph terminates the corresponding inspection required by
paragraph (f), (g), (k), (l), or (m) of this AD.
    (1) At the initial compliance times (thresholds) specified in
Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01,
dated December 21, 2006; or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing
Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006; as
applicable; with the compliance times starting from the later of the
times specified in paragraphs (n)(1)(i) and (n)(1)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Since first flight of the airplane.
    (ii) Since the applicable part was new or refurbished if the
part's life (in flight hours, flight cycles, landings, or calendar
time, as applicable) can be conclusively determined.
    (2) Within 3 months after doing the revision of the ALS of the
ICA required by paragraph (o) of this AD.

    Note 8: For additional information on the THSA life limits,
refer to Airbus OIT SE 999.0074/05/BB, dated August 3, 2005.

    Note 9: For additional information on the THSA life limits and
calculation method for unknown history of parts, refer to Airbus OIT
SE 999.0008/07/LB, dated January 16, 2007; and Airbus Service
Information Letter 05-008, Revision 01, dated February 21, 2007.

    (o) For airplanes on which any life limitation/maintenance task
has been complied with in accordance with the requirements of
paragraph (f), (g), (k), (l), or (m) of this AD (e.g., AD 2006-10-11
or AD 2006-15-10), the last accomplishment of each limitation/task
must be retained as a starting point for the accomplishment of each
corresponding limitation/task interval now introduced in Airbus A310
ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December
21, 2006; and Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006; as applicable.
Doing an inspection required by this paragraph terminates the
corresponding inspection required by paragraph (f), (g), (k), (l),
or (m) of this AD.
    (p) Except as provided by paragraph (q) of this AD: After
accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (n) and (o) of
this AD, no alternative inspection, inspection intervals, or
limitations may be used.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (q)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: Thomas Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 227-1622; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using any approved AMOC
on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2006-10-11
are not approved as AMOCs with this AD.
    (3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2006-15-10
are not approved as AMOCs with this AD.

Related Information

    (r) EASA airworthiness directive 2007-0092, dated April 10,
2007, also addresses the subject of this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (s) You must use the service information identified in Table 4
of this AD, as applicable, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise. If you accomplish the optional
actions specified by this AD, you must use Airbus Service Bulletin
A310-27-2095, dated March 29, 2000, to perform those actions, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.

                 Table 4--Material Incorporated by Reference for the Actions Required by This AD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                Document                          Revision                               Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness            01........................  December 21, 2006.
 Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4--
 Ageing Systems Maintenance.
Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations    01........................  December 21, 2006.
 Section (ALS) Part 4--Ageing Systems
 Maintenance.
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-  05........................  August 29, 2006.
 27-6044.
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-  03........................  August 29, 2006.
 27-2089.
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-27-6044...  04........................  September 10, 2001.
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2089...  02........................  June 28, 2001.
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2092...  02........................  April 11, 2005.
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2095...  Original..................  March 29, 2000.
TRW Aeronautical Systems Horizontal      6.........................  September 14, 2001.
 Stabilizer Actuator 47142 Series
 Component Maintenance Manual with
 Illustrated Parts List 27-44-13.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(TRW Aeronautical Systems Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator 47142
Series Component Maintenance Manual with Illustrated Parts List 27-
44-13 contains the following discrepancies: The revision level of
the document is only specified on the Letter of Transmittal; the
Letter of Transmittal is not specified in the List of Effective
Pages; and the List of Effective Pages refers to page 748a as 748b.)
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information contained in
Table 5 of this AD under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.

                                 Table 5--New Material Incorporated by Reference
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                Document                          Revision                               Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness            01........................  December 21, 2006.
 Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4--
 Ageing Systems Maintenance.
Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations    01........................  December 21, 2006.
 Section (ALS) Part 4--Ageing Systems
 Maintenance.
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-  05........................  August 29, 2006.
 27-6044.
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-  03........................  August 29, 2006.
 27-2089.

TRW Aeronautical Systems Horizontal      Original..................  September 14, 2001.
 Stabilizer Actuator 47142 Series
 Component Maintenance Manual with
 Illustrated Parts List 27-44-13.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information contained in
Table 6 of this AD on August 29, 2006 (71 FR 42021, July 25, 2006).

                     Table 6--Material Previously Incorporated by Reference in AD 2006-15-10
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Document                       Revision                            Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-27-6044.........              04  September 10, 2001.
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2089.........              02  June 28, 2001.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (3) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information contained in
Table 7 of this AD on June 20, 2006 (71 FR 28254, May 16, 2006).

                     Table 7--Material Previously Incorporated by Reference in AD 2006-10-11
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                Document                          Revision                               Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2092...  02........................  April 11, 2005.
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2095...  Original..................  March 29, 2000.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (4) For Airbus service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus SAS--EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (5) For TRW Aeronautical Systems service information identified
in this AD, contact TRW Syst[eacute]mes Aeacute;ronautiques Civils
SAS, Product Support Department, 7-9 Avenue de l'Eguillette, Saint
Ouen l'Aumone BP 7186, 95056 Cergy-Pontoise Cedex France, telephone
+33 1 34 32 63 00; fax +33 1 34 32 63 10.
    (6) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (7) You may also review copies of the service information
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/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 27, 2009.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-5969 Filed 3-23-09; 8:45 am]

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[Federal Register: November 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 220)]
[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-56760; File No. SR-Phlx-2007-40]

 Self-Regulatory Organizations; Philadelphia Stock Exchange,
Inc.; Order Granting Accelerated Approval to a Proposed Rule Change, as
Modified by Amendment No. 3, Relating to Complex Orders

November 7, 2007.

I. Introduction

    On May 21, 2007, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a
proposed rule change to amend Phlx Rule 1066, ``Certain Types of Orders
Defined,'' to revise the definition of ``synthetic option,'' and to
amend Phlx Rule 1083(c) to modify the definition of ``Complex Trade''
as it relates to the Plan for the Purpose of Creating and Operating an
Intermarket Options Linkage (``Linkage Plan''). The Exchange filed
Amendment No. 1 to the proposal on September 4, 2007, and withdrew
Amendment No. 1 on October 1, 2007. The Exchange filed Amendment No. 2
to the proposal on October 1, 2007, and withdrew Amendment No. 2 on the
same day. The Phlx filed Amendment No. 3 to the proposal on October 1,
2007.\3\ The proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 3, was
published for comment in the Federal Register on October 11, 2007.\4\
The Commission received no comments regarding the proposed rule change,
as amended. This order approves the proposed rule change, as modified
by Amendment No. 3, on an accelerated basis.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ Amendment No. 3 replaces and supersedes the original filing
and previous amendments in their entirety.
    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56608 (October 3,
2007), 72 FR 57985.
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II. Description of the Proposal

A. Phlx Rule 1066(g)

    Currently, Phlx Rule 1066(g) defines a ``synthetic option'' as an
order to buy or sell a stated number of option contracts and the
underlying stock or Exchange-Traded Fund Share in an amount that would
offset the options position on a one-for-one basis. The Phlx proposes
to amend Phlx Rule 1066(g) to define a ``synthetic option'' as an order
to buy or sell a stated number of units of an underlying stock or a
security convertible into the underlying stock (``convertible
security'') coupled with either (i) the purchase or sale of option
contract(s) on the opposite side of the market representing either the
same number of units of the underlying stock or convertible security or
the number of units of the underlying stock or convertible security
necessary to create a delta neutral position; or (ii) the purchase or
sale of an equal number of put and call option contracts, each having
the same exercise price, expiration date, and each representing the
same number of units of stock as, and on the opposite side of the
market from, the stock or convertible security portion of the order.
    The revised definition of ``synthetic option'' will permit the
purchase or sale of options on the opposite side of the market
representing the number of units of the underlying stock or convertible
security necessary to create a delta neutral position, rather than
requiring that the stock and option components of the synthetic option
order offset each other on a one-for-one basis. The revised definition
is substantially similar to the definition of ``stock-option order''
adopted by other U.S. options exchanges.\5\
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    \5\ See, e.g., Amex Rule 950-ANTE(e)(viii)(1); CBOE Rule
1.1(ii); and ISE Rule 722(a)(5)(i).
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B. Phlx Rule 1083(c)

    The Phlx also proposes to amend Phlx Rule 1083(c) to revise the
definition of ``Complex Trade'' for purposes of the Linkage Plan, which
provides an exception to Trade-Through \6\ liability and Satisfaction
Order \7\ liability when the transaction that caused the Trade-Through
was the result of a Complex Trade. The proposed changes to Phlx Rule
1083(c) are almost identical to changes proposed by the other Linkage
Plan Participants,\8\ which the Commission is approving in a separate
order today.\9\
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    \6\ In connection with the Linkage Plan, a ``Trade-Through''
means a transaction in an options series at a price that is inferior
to the National Best Bid or Offer (``NBBO''), but shall not include
a transaction that occurs at a price that is one minimum quoting
increment inferior to the NBBO provided a Linkage Order is
contemporaneously sent to each Participant Exchange disseminating
the NBBO for the full size of the Participant Exchange's bid (offer)
that represents the NBBO. See Phlx Rule 1083(t).
    \7\ In connection with the Linkage Plan, a Satisfaction Order is
an order sent through the Linkage to notify a member of another
Participant Exchange of a Trade-Through and to seek satisfaction of
the liability arising from that Trade-Through. See Phlx Rule
1083(k)(iii).
    \8\ Phlx Rule 1083(c)(ii) refers to ``stock-option orders'' as
synonymous with ``synthetic option orders'' to be consistent with
the definitions proposed by the other Linkage Plan Participants.
    \9\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56761 (November 7,
2007) (order approving File Nos. SR-Amex-2007-65; SR-BSE-2007-45;
SR-CBOE-2007-64; SR-ISE-2007-44; and SR-NYSEArca-2007-65) (``Complex
Trade Order'').
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    Specifically, the Phlx proposes to revise Phlx Rule 1083(c) to: (1)
Provide that the option orders in a Complex Trade may be in a ratio
equal to or greater than one-to-three (.333) and less than or equal to
three-to-one (3.0); and (2) add a certain limited type of synthetic
option order to the definition of Complex Trade. Phlx Rule 1083(c)(ii)
defines a ``stock-option order'' as an order to buy or sell a stated
number of units of an underlying stock or a security convertible into
the underlying stock (``convertible security''), coupled with the
purchase or sale of option contract(s) on the opposite side of the
market representing either (A) the same number of units of the
underlying stock or convertible security; or (B) the number of units of
the underlying stock or convertible security necessary to create a
delta neutral position, but in no case in a ratio greater than eight
option contracts per unit of trading of the underlying stock or
convertible security established for that series by the Clearing
Corporation.

III. Commission Findings and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of the
Proposed Rule Change, as Amended

    After careful review, the Commission finds that the proposed rule
change, as amended, is consistent with the requirements of the Act and
the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national
securities exchange.\10\ In particular, the Commission finds that the
proposal is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\11\ which
requires, among other things, that the rules of a national securities
exchange be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and
practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove
impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and
a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the
public interest.
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    \10\ In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission has
considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition,
and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    The Commission believes that the revised definition of ``synthetic
option'' could help enable the Phlx to compete with other U.S. options
exchanges whose definitions of ``stock-option order'' currently permit
delta neutral positions, thereby increasing the number of markets in
which customers may execute such orders. The Commission also believes
that the proposed changes to Phlx Rule 1083(c) will ensure that the
Phlx's definition of ``Complex Trade'' is consistent with the
definition of ``Complex Trade'' adopted by the other Linkage Plan
Participants. The Commission believes that by amending the definition
of ``Complex Trade'' to include certain stock-option orders, as
described above, and by providing a consistent definition of ``Complex
Trade'' in the rules of the exchanges, the proposal may facilitate the
execution of such Complex Trades.
    The Commission finds good cause for approving the proposed rule
change, as amended, prior to the thirtieth day after the date of
publication of notice of filing thereof in the Federal Register. The
proposal was subject to a 21-day comment period, and the Commission
received no comments on the proposal. In addition, as described more
fully above, the revised definition of ``synthetic option'' in Phlx
Rule 1066(g) is substantially similar to the definition of ``stock-
option order'' adopted by other U.S. options exchanges \12\ and does
not raise new regulatory issues. Similarly, the proposed changes to
Phlx Rule 1083(c) are nearly identical to changes proposed by the other
Linkage Plan Participants that the Commission is approving in a
separate order.\13\ Accordingly, accelerated approval of the changes to
Phlx Rule 1083(c) will ensure that the Phlx's definition of ``Complex
Trade'' is consistent with the definition of ``Complex Trade'' adopted
by the other Linkage Plan Participants. For these reasons, the
Commission finds good cause, consistent with Sections 6(b)(5) and 19(b)
of the Act, to approve the proposal, as amended, on an accelerated
basis.
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    \12\ See supra note 5.
    \13\ See Complex Trade Order, supra note 9.
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IV. Conclusion

    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\14\ that the proposed rule change (SR-Phlx-2007-40), as modified
by Amendment No. 3, is approved on an accelerated basis.
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    \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\15\
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    \15\ 15 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-1009; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01173-R;
Amendment 39-21827; AD 2021-24-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

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
certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC130T2 helicopters. This AD was
prompted by a report of degradation of the rear transmission shaft
bearing support and the determination that all of the attachment rivets
of the transmission shaft bearing support were sheared. This AD
requires repetitive visual inspections of the rivets on the rear
transmission shaft bearing support and of the local structure for
cracking and missing, loose, or sheared rivets and accomplishment of
applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 9, 2021.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 9,
2021.
    The FAA must receive comments on this AD by January 10, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For EASA material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this material at the FAA,
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available
in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-1009.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-1009; 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
EASA AD, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is

listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
COS Program Management Section, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA Emergency AD 2021-0235-E, dated October
28, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0235-E), to correct an unsafe condition for
Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter) Model EC 130 T2 helicopters,
all serial numbers, on which Airbus Helicopters Modification 074581 has
been embodied in production.
    This AD was prompted by a report of degradation of the rear
transmission shaft bearing support on a Model EC130T2 helicopter and
the determination that all of the attachment rivets of the transmission
shaft bearing support were sheared. The investigation is still on-going
to identify the root cause of this degradation. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address sheared attachment rivets of the transmission shaft
bearing support. This condition, if not addressed, could lead to
failure of the tail rotor drive shaft and subsequent loss of yaw
control of the helicopter. See EASA AD 2021-0235-E for additional
background information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2021-0235-E requires repetitive visual inspections of the
rivets on the rear transmission shaft bearing support and of the local
structure for cracking and, if any rivet on the rear transmission
bearing support is missing, loose, or sheared, or any visible crack is
present, accomplishment of applicable corrective actions (e.g.,
repair).
    This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
another country and are approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design
Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in
its AD. The FAA is issuing this AD after evaluating all pertinent
information and determining that the unsafe condition exists and is
likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of the same type
design.

Requirements of This AD

    This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD
2021-0235-E, described previously, as incorporated by reference, except
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of
this AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result,
EASA AD 2021-0235-E will be incorporated by reference in this FAA final
rule. This AD would, therefore, require compliance with EASA AD 2021-
0235-E in its entirety through that incorporation, except for any
differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD.
Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular
section in EASA AD 2021-0235-E does not mean that operators need comply
only with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to
``all required actions and compliance times,'' compliance with this AD
requirement is not limited to the section titled ``Required Action(s)
and Compliance Time(s)'' in EASA AD 2021-0235-E. Service information
referenced in EASA AD 2021-0235-E for compliance will be available at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2021-1009.

Interim Action

    The FAA considers this AD interim action. If final action is later
identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking then.

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 sheared attachment rivets of the transmission shaft bearing
support could lead to failure of the tail rotor drive shaft and
subsequent loss of yaw control of the helicopter. In addition, the
compliance time for the required action is shorter than the time
necessary for the public to comment and for publication of the final
rule. The initial visual inspection of the rivets on the rear
transmission shaft bearing support and of the local structure for
cracking and missing, loose, or sheared rivets must be accomplished
before next flight or within seven days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first. 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-2021-1009; Project Identifier MCAI-
2021-01173-R'' 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 Andrea
Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, COS Program Management Section,
Operational Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA,
1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-
7330; email [email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA
receives that 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 the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment,
RFA analysis is not required.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 64 helicopters of U.S.
Registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD.

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
           Action                  Labor cost         Parts cost       Cost per product          operators
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Inspection.................  0.50 work-hour x $85               $0  $42.50 per inspection  $2,720 per inspection
                              per hour = $42.50                      cycle.                 cycle.
                              per inspection cycle.
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    The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD.

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, 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:

2021-24-06 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-21827; Docket No. FAA-
2021-1009; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01173-R.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 9, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model EC130T2 helicopters,
certificated in any category, as identified in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD 2021-0235-E, dated
October 28, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0235-E).

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code: 5300, Fuselage
Structure.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of degradation of the rear
transmission shaft bearing support and the determination that all of
the attachment rivets of the transmission shaft bearing support were
sheared. The FAA is issuing this AD to address sheared attachment
rivets of the transmission shaft bearing support. This condition, if
not addressed, could lead to failure of the tail rotor drive shaft
and subsequent loss of yaw control of the helicopter.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2021-0235-E.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0235-E

    (1) Where EASA AD 2021-0235-E refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021-0235-E requires doing an
inspection after each last flight of the day or ``ALF,'' this AD
requires doing that inspection before each first flight of the day.
    (3) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2021-0235-E requires, if any
rivet on the rear transmission bearing support is found missing,
loose or sheared, or any visible crack is present, contacting Airbus
Helicopters to obtain approved repair instructions and accomplishing
those instructions, this AD requires doing a repair

in accordance with an FAA-approved method.
    (4) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-
0235-E specifies that the inspection can be done by a mechanical
technician, a pilot with correct training and accreditation, or a
pilot-owner, this AD requires that the inspection be done by a
qualified mechanic.
    (5) This AD does not mandate compliance with the ``Remarks''
section of EASA AD 2021-0235-E.
    (6) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021-0235-E requires doing
inspections of the rivets for presence of cracks, for this AD,
inspect for visible cracks and missing, loose, or sheared rivets.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-
0235-E specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer,
this AD does not include that requirement.

(j) Special Flight Permit

    Special flight permits may be permitted provided that there are
no passengers on board.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 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 International Validation Branch, send
it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) of
this AD. Information may be emailed 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.

(l) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Andrea Jimenez,
Aerospace Engineer, COS Program Management Section, Operational
Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600
Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-
7330; email [email protected].

(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD
2021-0235-E, dated October 28, 2021.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2021-0235-E, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer
3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find the
EASA material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Office of
the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room
6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. This material may be
found in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-1009.
    (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on November 12, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA-2012-0069]

Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collection of
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SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from
the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit
public comment on proposed collections of information, including
extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections.
    This document describes one collection of information for which
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 13, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by DOT Docket No. NHTSA-
2012-0069] by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility: U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Telephone: 1-800-647-
5527.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and
docket number for this proposed collection of information. Note that
all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
    Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you may visit http://DocketInfo.dot.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov. or the street
address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the
dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each request for
collection of information may be obtained at no charge from Timothy M.
Pickrell, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W55-204, NVS-
421,Washington, DC 20590. Mr. Pickrell's telephone number is (202) 366-
2903. Please identify the relevant collection of information by
referring to its OMB Control Number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB
for approval, it must first publish a document in the Federal Register
providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of
the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of
information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must
be included in such a document. Under OMB's regulation (at 5CFR
1320.8(d), an agency must ask for public comment on the following:
    (i) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected;
    (iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic
submission of responses.
    In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public
comments on the following proposed collections of information:
    Title: The National Survey on the Use of Booster Seats.
    OMB Control Number: 2127-0644.
    Affected Public: Motorists in passenger vehicles at gas stations,
fast food restaurants, and other types of sites frequented by children
during the time in which the survey is conducted.
    Form Number: NHTSA Form 1010.

Abstract

    The National Survey of the Use of Booster Seats is being conducted
to respond to the Section 14(i) of the Transportation Recall
Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act of 2000. The
act directs the Department of Transportation to reduce the deaths and
injuries among children in the 4 to 8 year old age group that are
caused by failure to use a booster seat by 25%. Conducting the National
Survey of the Use of Booster Seats provides the Department with
invaluable information on who is and is not using booster seats,
helping the Department better direct its outreach programs to ensure
that children are

protected to the greatest degree possible when they ride in motor
vehicles. The OMB approval for this survey is scheduled to expire on
October 31, 2012. NHTSA seeks an extension to this approval in order to
obtain this important survey data, save more children and help to
comply with the TREAD Act requirement.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 320 hours.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: Approximately 4,800 adult
motorists in passenger vehicles at gas stations, fast food restaurants,
and other types of sites frequented by children during the time in
which the survey is conducted.
    Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.

    Issued on: June 7, 2012.
Terry Shelton,
Associate Administrator, National Center for Statistics and Analysis,
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation.
[FR Doc. 2012-14264 Filed 6-11-12; 8:45 am]
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