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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0857; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-244-AD;
Amendment 39-17270; AD 2012-23-14]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500
series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a crack found in
the fuselage skin under the aft drain mast. This AD requires a detailed
inspection for cracking and corrosion of the channel and fillers
adjacent to the drain mast bolts, an inspection to determine the
location of the bonding strap, a measurement of the washers under the
drain mast bolts, and related investigative actions and repair if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the
fuselage skin and internal support structure, which could result in
uncontrolled decompression of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective January 7, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of January 7,
2013.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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 (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is 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: Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:
425-917-6590; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 21, 2012 (77 FR
50414). That NPRM proposed to require a detailed inspection for
cracking and corrosion of the channel and fillers adjacent to the drain
mast bolts, an inspection to determine the location of the bonding
strap, a measurement of the washers under the drain mast bolts, and
related investigative actions and repair if necessary.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the proposal
(77 FR 50414, August 21, 2012) and the FAA's response to the comment.

Statement Regarding Installation of Winglets

    Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) stated that the installation of
winglets per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not
affect them.
    We have added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that
installation of STC ST01219SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/regulatory_and_guidance_library/rgstc.nsf/0/2C6E3DBDDD36F91C862576A4005D64E2?OpenDocument&Highlight=st01219se) does
not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD.
Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is installed, a
``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval
request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR
39.17. For all other AMOC requests, the operator must request approval
for an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(i) of this AD.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the
AD with the change described previously and minor editorial changes. We
have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (77 FR 50414, August 21, 2012) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 50414, August 21, 2012).
    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

    We estimate that this AD affects 612 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Detailed inspection, bonding strap    4 work-hours x $85 per               $0             $340         $208,080
 inspection, washer measurement.       hour = $340.
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    We estimate the following costs to do certain necessary conditional
actions that would be required based on the results of the inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
these actions:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Drain mast removal, high frequency eddy        5 work-hours x $85 per hour =                $0             $425
 current and detailed inspections, and drain    $425.
 mast installation.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
a cost estimate for the repair 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.
    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

    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),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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):

2012-23-14 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17270; Docket No. FAA-
2012-0857; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-244-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 7, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -
200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
53A1318, dated October 31, 2011.
    (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
ST01219SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/regulatory_and_guidance_library/rgstc.nsf/0/2C6E3DBDDD36F91C862576A4005D64E2?OpenDocument&Highlight=st01219se)
does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by
this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is
installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the
requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. For all other AMOC requests, the
operator must request approval for an AMOC in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of a crack found in the
fuselage skin under the aft drain mast. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracking in the fuselage skin and internal
support structure, which could result in uncontrolled decompression
of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection and Repair

    (1) For airplanes identified as Group 1 airplanes as specified
in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1318, dated October 31,
2011: At the times specified in paragraph 1.E. ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1318, dated October 31, 2011,
do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and
(g)(1)(iii) of this AD, and do all related investigative actions and
repair, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1318, dated
October 31, 2011, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
Related investigative actions and repairs must be done before
further flight. If the drain mast is found to be installed
correctly, no further action is required by this paragraph.
    (i) Do a detailed inspection for cracking and signs of corrosion
of the channel and the fillers adjacent to the drain mast bolts.
    (ii) Inspect the bonding strap for the correct location.
    (iii) Measure the diameter and thickness of the washers under
the drain mast bolts.
    (2) For airplanes identified as Group 2 airplanes as specified
in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1318, dated October 31,
2011: Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect
and repair, as required, using a method approved in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. Repairs must
be done before further flight.

(h) Exception

    (1) Where Paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-53A1318, dated October 31, 2011, specifies a
compliance time after the original issue date of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-53A1318, dated October 31, 2011, this AD
requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the
effective date of this AD.
    (2) For airplanes identified as Group 1 airplanes as specified
in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1318, dated October 31,
2011: If any cracking or sign of corrosion is found during any
inspection required by this AD, and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737-53A1318, dated October 31, 2011, specifies to contact Boeing for
appropriate action, before further flight, repair the crack or sign
of corrosion using a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that 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.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Wayne Lockett,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1318, dated October 31,
2011.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 13, 2012.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC
20549.

Extension: Rule 17a-8; SEC File No. 270-225; OMB Control No. 3235-
0235

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of
information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and
Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval.
    Rule 17a-8 (17 CFR 270.17a-8) under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the ``Act'') (15 U.S.C. 80a) is entitled

``Mergers of affiliated companies.'' Rule 17a-8 exempts certain mergers
and similar business combinations (``mergers'') of affiliated
registered investment companies (``funds'') from prohibitions under
section 17(a) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-17(a)) on purchases and sales
between a fund and its affiliates. The rule requires fund directors to
consider certain issues and to record their findings in board minutes.
The rule requires the directors of any fund merging with an
unregistered entity to approve procedures for the valuation of assets
received from that entity. These procedures must provide for the
preparation of a report by an independent evaluator that sets forth the
fair value of each such asset for which market quotations are not
readily available. The rule also requires a fund being acquired to
obtain approval of the merger transaction by a majority of its
outstanding voting securities, except in certain situations, and
requires any surviving fund to preserve written records describing the
merger and its terms for six years after the merger (the first two in
an easily accessible place).
    The average annual burden of meeting the requirements of rule 17a-8
is estimated to be 7 hours for each fund. The Commission staff
estimates that each year approximately 920 funds rely on the rule. The
estimated total average annual burden for all respondents therefore is
6,440 hours.
    This estimate represents an increase of 2,240 hours from the prior
estimate of 4,200 hours. The increase results from an increase in the
estimated number of mergers of affiliated funds and fund portfolios.
    The average cost burden of preparing a report by an independent
evaluator in a merger with an unregistered entity is estimated to be
$15,000. The average net cost burden of obtaining approval of a merger
transaction by a majority of a fund's outstanding voting securities is
estimated to be $75,000. The Commission staff estimates that each year
approximately 15 mergers with unregistered entities occur and
approximately 22 funds hold shareholder votes that would not otherwise
have held a shareholder vote to comply with state law. The total annual
cost burden of meeting these requirements is estimated to be
$1,875,000.
    The estimates of average burden hours and average cost burdens are
made solely for the purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and are
not derived from a comprehensive or even a representative survey or
study. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number.
    Written comments are requested on: (a) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information has practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's estimate of the burdens
of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to
comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this
publication.
    Please direct your written comments to R. Corey Booth, Director/
Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O
Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312; or
send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: June 26, 2007.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0106; Notice 1]

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming
Model Year 2008-2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Passenger Cars Are Eligible
for Importation

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

ACTION: Receipt of petition.

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SUMMARY: This document announces receipt by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that
model year (MY) 2008-2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider passenger cars (PC) that
were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) are eligible for importation
into the United States because they have safety features that comply
with, or are capable of being altered to comply with, all such
standards.

DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is February 22,
2016.

ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the docket and notice numbers above
and be submitted 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.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: Comments must be written in the English language, and
be no greater than 15 pages in length, although there is no limit to
the length of necessary attachments to the comments. If comments are
submitted in hard copy form, please ensure that two copies are
provided. If you wish to receive confirmation that your comments were
received, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard with the
comments. 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).
    How to read comments submitted to the docket: You may read the
comments received by Docket Management at the address and times given
above. You may also view the documents from the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for accessing the
dockets. The docket ID number and title of this notice are shown at the
heading of this document notice. Please note that even after the
comment closing date, we will continue to file relevant information in
the Docket as it becomes available. Further, some people may submit
late comments. Accordingly, we recommend that you periodically search
the Docket for new material.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Stevens, Office of Vehicle
Safety Compliance, NHTSA<PHONE_NUMBER>).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(B), a motor vehicle that was not
originally manufactured to conform to all applicable FMVSS, and has no
substantially similar U.S.-certified counterpart, shall be refused
admission into the United States unless NHTSA has decided that the
motor vehicle has safety features that comply with, or are capable of
being altered to comply with, all applicable FMVSS based on destructive
test data or such other evidence as NHTSA decides to be adequate.
    Petitions for eligibility decisions may be submitted by either
manufacturers or importers who have registered with NHTSA pursuant to
49 CFR part 592. As specified in 49 CFR 593.7, NHTSA publishes notice
in the Federal Register of each petition that it receives, and affords
interested persons an opportunity to comment on the petition. At the
close of the comment period, NHTSA decides, on the basis of the
petition and any comments that it has received, whether the vehicle is
eligible for importation. The agency then publishes this decision in
the Federal Register.
    Wallace Environmental Testing Laboratories (WETL), Inc. of Houston,
Texas (Registered Importer R-90-005) has petitioned NHTSA to decide
whether nonconforming 2008-2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider PCs are eligible
for importation into the United States.
    In its petition, WETL notes that the original manufacturer, Alfa
Romeo, certified the MY 2008 and 2009 8C Spider PCs to all applicable
FMVSS and offered those vehicles for sale in the United States. WETL
contends that the non-U.S certified MY 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider PC
shares the same platform with the U.S.-certified 2008 and 2009 model
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider PC, and on that basis compares the non-U.S.
certified model to those vehicles to establish its conformity with many
applicable FMVSS. Because there is no U.S.-certified counterpart for
the 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider PC, the petitioner acknowledged that it
could not base its petition solely on the substantial similarity of
those vehicles to the U.S.-certified 2008 and 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
PC in light of the petitioning requirements of 49 U.S.C.
30141(a)(1)(A), as set forth in 49 CFR part 593. Instead, the
petitioner chose to establish import eligibility on the basis that the
vehicles have safety features that comply with, or are capable of being
modified to comply with, the FMVSS based on destructive test data or
such other evidence that NHTSA decides to be adequate as set forth in
49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(B). Nevertheless, the petitioner contends that
the non-U.S. certified 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider PCs use the same
components as the U.S.-certified MY 2008 and 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
PCs in virtually all of the systems subject to applicable FMVSS.
    WETL submitted information with its petition intended to
demonstrate that non-U.S. certified MY 2008 and 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C
Spider PCs conform to many FMVSS and are capable of being altered to
comply with all other standards to which they were not originally
manufactured to conform.
    Specifically, the petitioner claims that non-U.S. certified MY
2008, 2009 and 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider PCs, as originally
manufactured, conform to: Standard Nos. 102 Transmission Shift Lever
Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect, 103
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and
Washing Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 113 Hood Latch System, 116 Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluids, 124 Accelerator Control Systems, 126 Electronic
Stability Control Systems, 135 Passenger Car Brake Systems, 201
Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, 202 Head Restraints, 204
Steering Control Rearward Displacement, 205 Glazing Materials, 206 Door
Locks and Door Retention Components, 207 Seating Systems, 209 Seat Belt
Assemblies: 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212 Windshield Mounting,
214 Side Impact Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield
Zone Intrusion, 225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems, 301 Fuel System
Integrity, 302 Flammability of Interior Materials, and 401 Interior
Trunk Release.
    The petitioner also contends that the subject non-U.S. certified
vehicles are capable of being readily altered to meet the following
standards, in the manner indicated:
    Standard No. 101 Controls and Displays: replacement of the
instrument cluster with the U.S.-model component.
    Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment: replacement of the headlamps, and the front and rear side
marker lamps with U.S.-conforming components.
    Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims: installation of the
required tire information placard.
    Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: inscription of the required
warning statement on the face of the passenger mirror.
    Standard No. 114 Theft Protection: reprogramming the theft
protection control system by using the Examiner Smart Diagnostic System
to change the country code options. In addition, there would be a need
for installation of a key buzzer warning system to meet the
requirements of the standard.

    Standard No. 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel
System: reprogramming the power-operated window, partition, and roof
panel systems by using the Examiner Smart Diagnostic System to change
the country code options.
    Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: installation of
the U.S.-model tire pressure control unit, antenna, and sensors. In
addition, programming of the associated control units by using the
Examiner Smart Diagnostic System to change the country code options.
    Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: installation of U.S.-
model seat occupancy detection control units and seat frame sensors and
replacement of the air bag ECUs. In addition, reprogramming of all
associated control systems with U.S.-model software and reprogramming
of the driver's seat controller to activate the safety belt warning
buzzer using an Examiner Smart Diagnostic System.
    The petitioner additionally states that a vehicle identification
plate must be affixed to the vehicle near the left windshield pillar to
meet the requirements of 49 CFR part 565.
    All comments received before the close of business on the closing
date indicated above will be considered, and will be available for
examination in the docket at the above addresses both before and after
that date. To the extent possible, comments filed after the closing
date will also be considered. Notice of final action on the petition
will be published in the Federal Register pursuant to the authority
indicated below.

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49
CFR 593.7; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.

Jeffrey M. Giuseppe,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0489]

Boston Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Solicitation for Membership.

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SUMMARY: This notice requests individuals interested in serving on the
Boston Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) to submit their
applications for membership, to the Captain of the Port (COTP), Boston,
MA.

DATES: Requests for membership should reach the U.S. Coast Guard COTP
Boston August 1, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Applications for membership should be submitted to the
Captain of the Port Boston at the following address: Commander (sx),
USCG Sector Boston, 427 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109 or by email
to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about submitting an
application or about the AMSC in general, contact Mr. Phillip C. Smith
at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority

    Section 102 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of
2002 (Pub. L. 107-295) added section 70112 to Title 46 of the U.S.
Code, and authorized the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast
Guard is operating to establish Area Maritime Security Advisory
Committees for any port area of the United States. (See 33 U.S.C. 1226;
46 U.S.C.; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.01; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1). The MTSA includes a provision exempting these
AMSCs from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-
436, 86 Stat. 470 (5 U.S.C. App.2).

Boston AMSC Purpose

    The AMSCs shall assist the Captain of the Port in the development,
review, update, and exercising of the AMS Plan for their area of
responsibility. Such matters may include, but are not limited to:
Identifying critical port infrastructure and operations; Identifying
risks (threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences); Determining
mitigation strategies and implementation methods; Developing strategies
to facilitate the recovery of the MTS after a Transportation Security
Incident; Developing and describing the process to continually evaluate
overall port security by considering consequences and vulnerabilities,
how they may change over time, and what additional mitigation
strategies can be applied; and Providing advice to, and assisting the
Captain of the Port in developing and maintaining the AMS Plan.

AMSC Composition

    The composition of an AMSC, to include the Boston AMSC and its
subcommittees, is controlled by 33 CFR 103.305. Accordingly, members
may be selected from the Federal, Territorial, or Tribal government;
the State government and political subdivisions of the State; local
public safety, crisis management, and emergency response agencies; law
enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry, including
labor; other port stakeholders having a special competence in maritime
security; and port stakeholders affect by security practices and
policies. Also, members of the Boston AMSC must have at least 5 years
of experience related to maritime or port security operations.

AMSC Membership

    The Boston AMSC has 29 members who represent Federal, State, local,
and industry stakeholders from Massachusetts. We are seeking to fill 10
positions with this solicitation.
    Applicants may be required to pass an appropriate security
background check prior to appointment to the committee. Members' terms
of office will be for 5 years; however, a member is eligible to serve
additional terms of office. Members will not receive any salary or
other compensation for their service on an AMSC.

Request for Applications

    Those seeking membership are not required to submit formal
applications to the local Captain of the Port, however, because we do
have an obligation to ensure that a specific number of members have the
prerequisite maritime security experience, we encourage the submission
of resumes highlighting experience in the maritime and security
industries.
    In support of the USCG policy on gender and ethnic diversity, we
encourage qualified women and members of minority groups to apply.

    Dated: June 10, 2012.
J.N. Healey,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Maritime Security Coordinator
Boston.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 136 (Monday, July 16, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32764-32766]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 31203; Amdt. No. 3808]

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These
regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised
criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace
System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities,
adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These
changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the
navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under
instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

DATES: This rule is effective July 16, 2018. The compliance date for
each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the
amendatory provisions.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of July 16, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Availability of matter incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:

For Examination

    1. U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Ops-M30, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
    2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the
affected airport is located;
    3. The office of Aeronautical Navigation Products, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
    4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-
6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

Availability

    All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available online free
of charge. Visit the National Flight Data Center online at nfdc.faa.gov
to register. Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP
copies may be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic Organization Service
Area in which the affected airport is located.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedure
Standards Branch (AFS-420) Flight Technologies and Procedures Division,
Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike
Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma
City, OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125)
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule amends Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by amending the referenced SIAPs.
The complete regulatory description of each SIAP is listed on the
appropriate FAA Form 8260, as modified by the National Flight Data
Center (NFDC)/Permanent Notice to Airmen (P-NOTAM), and is incorporated
by reference under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14 CFR 97.20.
The large number of SIAPs, their complex nature, and the need for a
special format make their verbatim publication in the Federal Register
expensive and impractical. Further, airmen do not use the regulatory
text of the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic depiction on charts
printed by publishers of aeronautical materials. Thus, the advantages
of incorporation by reference are realized and publication of the
complete description of each SIAP contained on FAA form documents is
unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections, and
specifies the SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs with their applicable
effective dates. This amendment also identifies the airport and its
location, the procedure and the amendment number.

Availability and Summary of Material Incorporated by Reference

    The material incorporated by reference is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section.
    The material incorporated by reference describes SIAPs, Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs as identified in the amendatory language for part 97
of this final rule.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of
each separate SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP as amended in the
transmittal. For safety and timeliness of change considerations, this
amendment incorporates only specific changes contained for each SIAP
and Takeoff Minimums and ODP as modified by FDC permanent NOTAMs.
    The SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, as modified by FDC
permanent NOTAM, and contained in this amendment are based on the
criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument
Procedures (TERPS). In developing these changes to SIAPs and Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied only to specific
conditions existing at the affected airports. All SIAP amendments in
this rule have been previously issued by the FAA in a FDC NOTAM as an
emergency action of immediate flight safety relating directly to
published aeronautical charts.
    The circumstances that created the need for these SIAP and Takeoff
Minimums and ODP amendments require making them effective in less than
30 days.
    Because of the close and immediate relationship between these
SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, and safety in air commerce, I find
that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where
applicable, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d), good cause exists for making these
SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.
    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.
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. For the same reason, the FAA
certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97

    Air traffic control, Airports, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 29, 2018.
John S. Duncan,
Executive Director, Flight Standards Service.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, Title 14,
Code of Federal regulations, Part 97, (14 CFR part 97), is amended by
amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and Takeoff Minimums
and ODPs, effective at 0901 UTC on the dates specified, as follows:

PART 97--STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

0
1. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113,
40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44701, 44719, 44721-44722.

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2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

Sec. Sec.  97.23, 97.25, 97.27, 97.29, 97.31, 97.33, 97.35  [Amended]

    By amending: Sec.  97.23 VOR, VOR/DME, VOR or TACAN, and VOR/DME or
TACAN; Sec.  97.25 LOC, LOC/DME, LDA, LDA/DME, SDF, SDF/DME; Sec.
97.27 NDB, NDB/DME; Sec.  97.29 ILS, ILS/DME, MLS, MLS/DME, MLS/RNAV;
Sec.  97.31 RADAR SIAPs; Sec.  97.33 RNAV SIAPs; and Sec.  97.35 COPTER
SIAPs, Identified as follows:

* * Effective Upon Publication

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           AIRAC date               State            City             Airport         FDC No.      FDC date                     Subject
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16-Aug-18......................  AZ           Fort Huachuca      Sierra Vista Muni-      8/5934      6/20/18  RNAV (GPS) RWY 8, Amdt 1B.
                                               Sierra Vista.      Libby AAF.
16-Aug-18......................  IA           Audubon..........  Audubon County...       8/7524      6/20/18  RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Orig.
16-Aug-18......................  CT           Danbury..........  Danbury Muni.....       8/8657      6/20/18  RNAV (GPS)-A, Orig.
16-Aug-18......................  CT           Danbury..........  Danbury Muni.....       8/8664      6/20/18  LOC RWY 8, Amdt 6.
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[FR Doc. 2018-15058 Filed 7-13-18; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11101-11102]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04275]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0133; FRL-9907-03-OEI]

Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and
Approval; Comment Request; Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: 2011
Renewable Fuel Standards--Petition for International Aggregate
Compliance Approach

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an
information collection request (ICR), ``Regulation of Fuels and Fuel
Additives: 2011 Renewable Fuel Standards--Petition for International
Aggregate Compliance Approach'' (EPA ICR No. 2398.03, OMB Control No.
2060-0655) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.). This is a ``proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently
approved through February 28, 2014. Public comments were previously
requested via the Federal Register (78 FR 30428) on December 20, 2013
during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30
days for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given
below, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. An Agency
may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before March 31,
2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OAR-2010-0133, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), by email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by mail to:
EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via email
to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Address comments to OMB Desk Officer
for EPA.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
public docket without change including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Geanetta Heard, Fuel Compliance
Center, 6406J, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER> fax number:
202-565-2085 email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail
the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the
public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West,
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The telephone
number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Abstract: This regulation has a provision that EPA will use to
authorize renewable fuel producers using certain foreign-grown
feedstocks to use an aggregate approach to comply with the renewable
biomass verification

provisions, akin to that applicable to producers using crops and crop
residue grown in the United States. For this authorization, foreign
based entities may petition EPA for approval of the aggregate
compliance approach for specified renewable fuel feedstocks either in a
foreign country as a whole or in a specified geographical area. This
petition request for the aggregate compliance approach for foreign-
grown crops and crop residue is voluntary, though, if approved by EPA,
will offer the benefit that certain renewable biomass produced in a
foreign country or geographical area can be counted as feedstock to
make renewable fuel for credit under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2)
program.
    Form Numbers: None
    Respondents/affected entities: 15.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
    Estimated number of respondents: 15 (total).
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Total estimated burden: 600 hours (per year). Burden is defined at
5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $ 68,400 (per year), includes $0 annualized
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: There is an increase of hours in the total
estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by
OMB. The total hours increased by 400 due to a more accurate account of
hours needed for foreign producers to complete the petition for
approval that will offer the benefit that certain renewable biomass
produced in a foreign country or geographical area can be counted as
feedstock to make renewable fuel for credit under the Renewable Fuel
Standard (RFS2). This change in burden hours increased the cost of this
collection by $54,204 per year. The respondent universe and responses
remained the same in this collection.

Richard T. Westlund,
Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. 2014-04275 Filed 2-26-14; 8:45 am]
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