TJ Wyatt ( Economist). TJ has been with the U. S . Environmental Protection Agency since 2001. He serves in the Office of Pesticide Programs analyzing the costs and benefits of pesticide regulation. His other main area of research is farmer decision making, especially pertaining to issues of soil fertility and soil conservation and of pesticide choice. Dr. Wyatt earned his Ph. D. ( Agricultural Economics)

from The University of California ( Davis). Dr. Wyatt holds a Master of Science ( International Agricultural Development) from the same institution. He is a 1985 graduate of The University of Wyoming ( Laramie). Prior to joining the EPA, he worked at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics ( ICRISAT) and was based at the Sahelian Center in Niamey, Niger.

Leonard Yourman ( Biologist). Leonard is a plant pathologist with the Biological and Economic Analysis Division of the U. S.

Environmental Protection Agency. He currently conducts assessments of pesticide use as they relate to crop diseases He earned his Ph. Page 45 D. ( Plant Pathology) from Clemson University ( Clemson) and holds a Master of Science ( Horticulture/ Plant Breeding) from Texas A& M University ( College Station). Dr. Yourman is a graduate ( English Literature) of The George Washington University ( Washington, DC). .

Prior to joining EPA, he conducted research on biological control of invasive plants with USDA at the Foreign Disease Weed Science Research Unit ( Ft. Detrick, MD). He has also conducted research on biological control of post harvest diseases of apples and pears at the USDA Appalachian Fruit Research Station ( Kearneysville, WV). Research at Clemson University concerned the molecular characterization of fungicide resistance in populations of the fungal plant pathogen Botrytis cinerea.

Istanbul Yusuf ( Economist). Istanbul has been with the U. S . Environmental Protection Agency since 1998. She serves in the Office of Pesticide Programs analyzing the costs imposed by the regulation of pesticides. She earned her Master= s degree in Economics from American University ( Washington). Ms Yusuf is a 1987 graduate of Westfield State College ( Westfield) with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Prior to joining EPA Istanbul worked for an International Trading Company in McLean, Virginia. Page 46 Appendix D: Charts ( See the separate electronic file for CHART 1 and CHART 2)


[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 19, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 2785-2787]
[FR Doc No: 2016-00375]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-8464; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-050-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a revision by the manufacturer to the Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMR) of the Airworthiness Limitation Items
(ALI), in the Maintenance Requirement Manual (MRM), that introduces a
new CMR task that requires repetitive operational checks of the
propeller overspeed governor. This proposed AD would require revising
the airplane maintenance program or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate a new CMR task. We are proposing this AD to prevent
dormant failure of the propeller overspeed governor, which may lead to
a loss of propeller overspeed protection and result in high propeller
drag in-flight.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 4, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8464; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mazdak Hobbi, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE-173, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-8464;
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-050-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2014-43, dated December 18, 2014 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400
series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Bombardier Inc. has revised the Maintenance Requirement Manual
PSM-1-84-7, Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI), Part 2, Section 1,
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR). This revision
introduces a new CMR task, task number 612000-109, for the
Operational Check of the Propeller Overspeed Governor to be
performed every 200 flight hours.
    This new task was introduced to minimize the probability of
dormant failure of the propeller overspeed governor, which may lead
to a loss of propeller overspeed protection and result in high
propeller drag in-flight.
    This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the incorporation of a
new CMR task for the Propeller Overspeed Governor.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8464.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
    This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with
these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have
been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed
by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions
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 (h)(1) 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 82 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $6,970, or $85 per
product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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 (AD):

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2015-8464; Directorate Identifier
2015-NM-050-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 4, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401,
and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 61, Propellers/
propulsors.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a revision by the manufacturer to the
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) of the Airworthiness
Limitation Items (ALI), in the Maintenance Requirement Manual (MRM),
that introduces a new CMR task that requires repetitive operational
checks of the propeller overspeed governor. We are issuing this AD
to prevent dormant failure of the propeller overspeed governor,
which may lead to a loss of propeller overspeed protection and
result in high propeller drag in-flight.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance Program or Inspection Program Revision

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance program or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate an operational check of the propeller overspeed
governor, CMR task number 612000-109, to be performed every 200
flight hours, using a method approved by the Manager, New York
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:  CMR task number 612000-109,
Operational Check of the Propeller Overspeed Governor, in the MRM
PSM-1-84-7, ALI, Part 2, Section 1, CMR, is an additional source of
guidance for the operational check of the propeller overspeed
governor specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO, ANE-170, 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 ACO, send it to ATTN: Program
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-
7300; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO,
ANE-170, Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or Transport Canada
Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must
include the DAO-authorized signature.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-43, dated December 18,
2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-8464.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 31, 2015.
Phil Forde,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76750-76751]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24592]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #2

    Take notice that the Commission received the following Complaints
and Compliance filings in EL Dockets:

    Docket Numbers: EL24-8-000.
    Applicants: Elevate Renewables F7, LLC and Parkway Generation
Operating LLC v. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Complaint of Elevate Renewables F7, LLC and Parkway
Generation Operating LLC v. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Filed Date: 10/31/23.
    Accession Number: 20231031-5296.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/30/23.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2437-020.
    Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company.
    Description: Notice of Change in Status of Arizona Public Service
Company.
    Filed Date: 10/31/23.
    Accession Number: 20231031-5372.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2822-025; ER10-1291-026; ER10-2285-009; ER10-
2812-019; ER10-2828-008; ER10-3001-008; ER10-3002-008; ER10-3004-009;
ER10-3010-008; ER10-3031-008; ER10-3160-006; ER11-2112-012; ER12-96-
011; ER12-422-009; ER12-2649-007; ER16-1250-019; ER16-1637-005; ER16-
2285-006; ER17-1241-003; ER19-2361-003; ER10-2843-018.
    Applicants: GenConn Middletown LLC, Otter Creek Wind Farm LLC,
Deerfield Wind, LLC, Desert Wind Farm LLC, UIL Distributed Resources,
LLC, Avangrid Renewables, LLC, Groton Wind, LLC, New England Wind, LLC,
South Chestnut LLC, Blue Creek Wind Farm LLC, The United Illuminating
Company, Streator-Cayuga Ridge Wind Power LLC, Providence Heights Wind,
LLC, Locust Ridge Wind Farm II, LLC, Locust Ridge Wind Farm, LLC,
Lempster Wind, LLC, Casselman Windpower LLC, GenConn Devon LLC, Central
Maine Power Company, GenConn Energy LLC, Atlantic Renewable Projects II
LLC.
    Description: Notice of Change in Status of Atlantic Renewable
Projects II LLC, et. al.
    Filed Date: 10/31/23.
    Accession Number: 20231031-5357.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-1720-025.
    Applicants: Invenergy Energy Management LLC.
    Description: Notice of Change in Status of Invenergy Energy
Management LLC.
    Filed Date: 10/31/23.
    Accession Number: 20231031-5336.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/21/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1734-006.
    Applicants: Alabama Power Company.
    Description: Compliance filing: Order No. 864 Settlement and
Resubmitted Compliance Filing to be effective 1/27/2020.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5126.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER23-2416-002.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Errata to Designated Entity
Agreement, SA No. 7001 in ER23-2416 to be effective 6/16/2023.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5085.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-284-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., FirstEnergy Pennsylvania
Electric Company, Keystone Appalachian Transmission Company.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: Revisions to OATT, OA and
RAA re: FE PA Reorganization to be effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5066.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-285-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., FirstEnergy Pennsylvania
Electric Company, Keystone Appalachian Transmission Company.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: Revisions to CTOA re: FE PA
Reorganization to be effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5067.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.
    Docket Numbers: ER24-286-000.
    Applicants: West Penn Power Company, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: West Penn Power Company submits
tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: West Penn Power Company amends One
ECSA, SA No. 5268 to be effective 12/31/9998.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5069.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-287-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: 2023-11-01_Schedule 27 Base Output
Calculation Update to be effective 1/1/2024.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5072.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-288-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., ALLETE,
Inc.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Midcontinent Independent System
Operator, Inc. submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: 2023-11-
01_ALLETE Depreciation Rates Filing to be effective 1/1/2023.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5075.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-289-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Compliance filing: Order No. 895 Compliance Filing to
Permit Credit-Related Information Sharing to be effective 10/21/2023.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5076.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-290-000.
    Applicants: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: 2023-11-01--Revisions to Certain
Agreements to Which West Penn Power is a Party to be effective 12/31/
9998.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5082.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-291-000.
    Applicants: Metropolitan Edison Company, PJM Interconnection,
L.L.C.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Metropolitan Edison Company
submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: Met-Ed Amends Three ECSAs,
SA Nos. 6403, 6413 and 6626 to be effective 12/31/9998,
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5089.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-292-000.

    Applicants: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: 2023-11-01--Revisions to Certain
Agreements to Which Met Ed Company is a Party to be effective 12/31/
9998.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5091.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-293-000.
    Applicants: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Initial Filing of Service
Agreement FERC Nos. 613 Through 618 to be effective 10/2/2023.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5094.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-294-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: 4168 NextEra Energy Resources
Surplus Interconnection GIA to be effective 12/31/2023.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5095.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-295-000.
    Applicants: EnerSmart El Cajon BESS LLC.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Request for Authority to Make
Sales of Capacity at Market-Based Rates to be effective 1/1/2024.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5096.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-296-000.
    Applicants: EnerSmart Imperial Beach BESS LLC.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Request for Authority to Make
Sales of Capacity at Market-Based Rates to be effective 1/1/2024.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5097.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-297-000.
    Applicants: EnerSmart Mesa Heights BESS LLC.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Request for Authority to Make
Sales of Capacity at Market-Based Rates to be effective 1/1/2024.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5098.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-298-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Electric Power Company.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: ETEC and NTEC PSA to be effective
1/1/2024.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5106.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-299-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Electric Power Company.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Bentonville PSA to be effective 1/
1/2024.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5110.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-300-000.
    Applicants: DATC Path 15, LLC.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Normal filing 2024 Appendix I to
be effective 1/1/2024.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5111.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-301-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Electric Power Company.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Hope PSA to be effective 1/1/2024.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5112.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-302-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Electric Power Company.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Minden PSA to be effective 1/1/
2024.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5113.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-303-000.
    Applicants: The Connecticut Light and Power Company.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Design and Engineering Agreement--
WE 400 Groton Road, LLC to be effective 11/2/2023.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5115.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-304-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Electric Power Company.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: NTEC PSA to be effective 1/1/2024.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5116.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-305-000.
    Applicants: Southwestern Electric Power Company.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Prescott PSA to be effective 1/1/
2024.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5120.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-306-000.
    Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: 205(d) Rate Filing: Turlock Irrigation District IA (SA
467) to be effective 1/1/2024.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5124.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-307-000.
    Applicants: Roundhouse Interconnect, LLC.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Roundhouse Interconnect, LLC
Shared Facilities Agreement to be effective 12/1/2023.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5140.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    Docket Numbers: ER24-308-000.
    Applicants: Roundtop Energy LLC, Beaver Dam Energy LLC, Milan
Energy LLC, Alpaca Energy LLC, Wolf Run Energy LLC, Oxbow Creek Energy
LLC.
    Description: Petition for Limited Waiver of Roundtop Energy LLC, et
al.
    Filed Date: 11/1/23.
    Accession Number: 20231101-5157.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/22/23.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system
(https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgensearch.asp) by querying
the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a
complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with
Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211,
385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the
specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is
necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners,
environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access
publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For
public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at<PHONE_NUMBER> or [email protected].

    Dated: November 1, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2019-0893]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulation; Beauty and the Beast Triathlon;
Christiansted Harbor, St. Croix, Virgin Island

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation on
the waters of Christiansted Harbor, St Croix, Virgin Islands during the
Beauty and the Beast Triathlon. Approximately 150 competitive swimmers
are anticipated to participate in the race. The special local
regulation is necessary to ensure the safety of race participants,
participant vessels, and the general public during the event. The
special local regulation establishes a race area, where all persons and
vessels, except those persons and vessels who are participating in or
supporting the race, will be prohibited from entering, transiting
through, anchoring in, or remaining within unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port San Juan or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from December 8, 2019 from 6:30 a.m.
through 10:00 a.m.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2019-0893 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email LCDR Pedro Mendoza, Sector San Juan Prevention
Department, Waterways Management division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone
787-729-2374, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because doing so would be impracticable and
contrary to the public interest. The event is scheduled for December 8,
2019, and the Coast Guard was notified of the event on November 6,
2019. The Coast Guard did not have adequate time or information to
timely process the course race and propose a special local regulation.
Any delay in the effective date of this rule would be impracticable and
contrary to the public interest because immediate action is needed to
minimize potential hazards to the race participants, participant
vessels, spectators and the general public.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be impracticable and contrary to public interest
because it would delay the safety measures necessary to respond to
potential safety hazards associated with this marine event. Immediate
action is needed protect participants, spectators, and other persons
and vessels during the triathlon.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is Issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70041. The purpose of the rule is to ensure safety of life on navigable
waters of the United States during the Beauty and the Beast Triathlon
on December 8, 2019.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a temporary special local regulation. VI TRI
is sponsoring the Beauty and the Beast Triathlon--a triathlon with
approximately 150 competitors. The swim portion of the race will take
place at Christiansted Harbor, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Small vessel
craft including small boats and kayaks will be operating in the
immediate area as safety platforms.
    This special local regulation encompasses certain waters of
Christiansted Harbor, St Croix, Virgin Islands. The special local
regulation will be enforced from 6:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on December
8, 2019. During the enforcement period, the special local regulation
will consist of a race area, which will exclude the presence of any and
all non-race participants and non-safety vessels. Non-participants and
non-safety vessels will be prohibited from entering, transiting
through, anchoring in, or remaining within the area unless authorized
by the Captain of the Port (COTP) San Juan by telephone at (787) 289-
2041 or a designated representative via VHF radio on Channel 16.
    If authorization is granted by the COTP San Juan or a designated
representative, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization
must comply with the instructions of the COTP San Juan or a designated
representative. The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated
areas by Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-scene designated
representatives.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking.

Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and
Executive orders, and we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    The economic impact of this rule is not significant for the
following reasons: (1) The special local regulation will be enforced
for a three and a half hour period and is thus limited in time; (2)
although persons and vessels will not be able to enter, transit
through, anchor in, or remain within the race area, without
authorization from the COTP San Juan or a designated representative,
they may operate in the surrounding area during the enforcement period;
(3) persons and vessels may still enter, transit through, anchor in, or
remain within the race areas, during the enforcement period if
authorized by the COTP San Juan or a designated representative; and (4)
the Coast Guard will provide advance notification of the special local
regulation to the local maritime community by Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.

B. Impact on Small Entities

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

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section above.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01 and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have
determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves creation of a special local regulation
in conjunction with a regatta or a marine parade to ensure the safety
of race participants, participant vessels and the general public during
the event. It is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph L61 in Table 3-1 of U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Planning
Implementing Procedures. A Record of Environmental Consideration
supporting this determination is available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.

0
2. Add Sec.  100.T799-0893 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.T799-0893  Special Local Regulation; Beauty and the Beast
Triathlon; Christiansted Harbor, St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

    (a) Regulated areas. The following regulated areas are established
as a special local regulation. All coordinates are North American Datum
1983.
    (1) Triathlon swim race area. All waters of Christiansted Harbor
encompassed within the following points: Starting at point 1 in
position 17[deg]44.93' N, 64[deg]42.17' W; thence east northeast to
Point 2 in position 17[deg]45.254' N, 64[deg]41.953' W; thence south-
southeast to point 3 in position 17[deg]45.239' N, 64[deg]41.935' W;
thence south-southwest to point 4 in position 17[deg]44.895' N,
66[deg]42.008' W; thence northwest to point 5 in position
17[deg]44.851' N, 64[deg]42.172' W; and northeast back to origin.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (b) Definition. The term ``designated representative'' means Coast
Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty
officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and
Federal, State, and Local officers designated by or assisting the
Captain of the Port (COTP) San Juan in the enforcement of the regulated
areas.
    (c) Regulations. (1) Except for those persons and vessels
participating in the race or enforcing the special local regulation in
this section, all persons and vessels are prohibited from entering,
transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within a 25-yard radius
of the area.
    (2) Persons and vessels may request authorization to enter, transit
through, anchor in, remain within the regulated area by contacting the
COTP San Juan by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or a designated
representative via VHF radio on channel 16. If authorization is granted
by the COTP San Juan or a designated representative, all persons and
vessels, receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions
of the COTP San Juan or a designated representative.
    (3) Vessels are prohibited from entering or transiting in the
spectator area at speeds that cause wake.
    (d) Information broadcasts. The Coast Guard will provide notice of
the regulated areas by Broadcast Notice to Mariners and on-scene
designated representatives.
    (e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6:30
a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on December 8, 2018.

    Dated: November 12, 2019.
E.P. King,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Juan.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1006; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-110-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-
200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness
directive (AD) that applies to certain Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B,
747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series
airplanes. The existing AD currently requires an inspection to
determine if acceptable external skin doublers are installed at the
stringer 6 (S-6) lap splices, between station (STA) 340 and STA 400.
For airplanes without the acceptable external skin doublers, the
existing AD requires repetitive related investigative actions and
corrective actions if necessary. The existing AD also provides an
optional terminating modification for the repetitive related
investigative actions. This proposed AD would mandate the optional
terminating modification. This proposed AD results from a report of
cracked fastener holes at the right S-6 lap splice between STA 340 and
STA 380. We are proposing this AD to prevent cracking in the fuselage
skin, which could result in rapid decompression and loss of structural
integrity of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 7,
2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207.

Examining the AD Docket

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivan Li, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-1006;
Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-110-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On May 13, 2008, we issued AD 2008-10-15, amendment 39-15522 (73 FR
29042, May 20, 2008), for certain Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-
200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes.
That AD requires an inspection to determine if acceptable external skin
doublers are installed at the stringer 6 (S-6) lap splices, between
station (STA) 340 and STA 400. For airplanes without the acceptable
external skin doublers, that AD requires repetitive related
investigative actions and corrective actions if necessary. That AD also
provides an optional terminating modification for the repetitive
related investigative actions. That AD resulted from a report of
cracked fastener holes at the right S-6 lap splice between STA 340 and
STA 380. We issued that AD to detect and correct cracking in the
fuselage skin, which could result in rapid decompression and loss of
the airplane.

Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued

    The preamble to AD 2008-10-15 specifies that we consider the
requirements ``interim action'' and that we were considering requiring
the modification (installation of acceptable external skin doublers),
which would terminate the repetitive related investigative actions. We
now have determined that further rulemaking is indeed necessary, and
this proposed AD follows from that determination.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to develop on other airplanes of the
same type design. For this reason, we are proposing this AD, which
would supersede AD 2008-10-15 and would retain the requirements of the
existing AD. This proposed AD would also mandate the terminating action
that was optional in AD 2008-10-15.

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 501 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. This proposed AD would affect about 174 airplanes of
U.S. registry.
    The inspection for acceptable external skin doublers that is
required by AD 2008-10-15 and retained in this proposed AD takes about
2 work hours per airplane, at an average labor rate of $80 per work
hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the inspection for
U.S. operators is $27,840, or $160 per airplane.
    The cost for the proposed terminating action depends upon the
results of the inspections. Therefore, we cannot calculate those costs
because we do not know what doubler conditions operators will find.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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 proposed 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, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec.  39.13 by
removing amendment 39-15522 (73 FR 29042, May 20, 2008) and adding the
following new airworthiness directive (AD):

Boeing: Docket No. FAA-2008-1006; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-
110-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by November
7, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2008-10-15.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-200B,
747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes,
certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747-53A2748, dated May 9, 2008.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from a report of cracked fastener holes at
the right stringer 6 (S-6) lap splice between station (STA) 340 and
STA 380. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking in the fuselage
skin, which could result in rapid decompression and loss of
structural integrity of the airplane.

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.

Requirements of AD 2008-10-15

Service Bulletin Reference Paragraph

    (f) The term ``alert service bulletin,'' as used in this AD,
means the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747-53A2748, dated May 9, 2008.

Inspection for Acceptable External Skin Doublers

    (g) For airplanes identified as Group 1, Configuration 2, in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2748, dated May 9, 2008: At the
latest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
(g)(3) of this AD, do an external general visual inspection to
determine if acceptable external skin doublers are installed at the
left- and right-side S-6 lap splices, in accordance with Part 1 of
the alert service bulletin.
    (1) Prior to the accumulation of 10,000 total flight cycles.
    (2) Within 8,000 flight cycles after a modification was done in
accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53-2253.
    (3) Within 15 days or 100 flight cycles after May 20, 2008 (the
effective date of AD 2008-10-15), whichever occurs first.

Acceptable External Skin Doublers Found at Both Sides

    (h) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, acceptable external skin doublers in accordance with the alert
service bulletin are found installed at both the left- and right-
side S-6 lap splices, no further work is required by this AD.

Acceptable External Skin Doublers Not Found--Repetitive Related
Investigative Actions and Corrective Actions

    (i) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, acceptable external skin doublers in accordance with alert
service bulletin are not found installed at either the left- or
right-side S-6 lap splice: Before further flight, do all applicable
related investigative and corrective actions by doing all actions
specified in Part 2 of the alert service bulletin. Repeat the
applicable related investigative actions thereafter at intervals not
to exceed 300 flight cycles until the modification specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD is done.

New Requirement of This AD

Terminating Modification

    (j) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, acceptable external skin doublers as specified in the alert
service bulletin are not found installed at either the left- or
right-side S-6 lap splice: Within 3,000 flight cycles after doing
the initial related investigative actions in paragraph (i) of this
AD, or within 300 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, install acceptable external skin doublers at
both the left- and right-side S-6 lap splices, as applicable. The
installation of the acceptable skin doublers is required on the side
of the airplane that does not have the doublers already. The
installation includes doing an open-hole high-frequency eddy current
(HFEC) inspection of the skin for cracking, and trimming out
cracking as applicable. Do all actions in accordance with the alert
service bulletin. Doing this installation terminates the repetitive
related investigative actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD.

    Note 1: The alert service bulletin refers to Boeing Service
Bulletins 747-53-2253, Revision 3, dated March 24, 1994; and 747-53-
2272, Revision 18, dated May 16, 2002; as additional sources of
service information for accomplishment of the modification
(installation of acceptable external skin doublers).

    Note 2: AD 90-06-06, amendment 39-6490, requires, among other
actions, a modification as specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-
53-2253, dated December 14, 1984.

    Note 3: AD 90-23-14, amendment 39-6801, requires inspections as
specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53-2253, Revision 2, dated
March 29, 1990.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (k)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, ATTN: Ivan Li, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S,
FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-
3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
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.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD, if it is approved by an
Authorized Representative for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Delegation Option Authorization Organization who has been authorized
by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis
of the airplane and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2008-10-15
are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 12, 2008.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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