[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 142 (Monday, July 25, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 25

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1087; Special Conditions No. 25-622-SC]

Special Conditions: Avmax Aviation Services Inc., Bombardier
Model DHC-8-100/-200/-300 Series Airplanes; Installed Rechargeable
Lithium Batteries and Battery Systems

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:  Final special conditions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Bombardier Model
DHC-8-100/-200/-300 series airplanes. These airplanes, as modified by
Avmax Aviation Services Inc. (Avmax), will have a novel or unusual
design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in
the airworthiness standards for transport-category airplanes. This
design feature is rechargeable lithium batteries to replace the
existing nickel-cadmium and lead-acid rechargeable batteries. The
applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or
appropriate safety standards for these design features. These special
conditions contain the additional safety standards that the
Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety
equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

DATES:  This action is effective on Avmax July 25, 2016. We must
receive your comments by September 8, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2015-1087
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the online instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC, 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without
change, to http://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal
information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the
docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all
comments received into any FAA docket, including the name of the
individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an
association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act
Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov/.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
http://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. Follow the online instructions
for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140
of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nazih Khaouly, FAA, Airplane and
Flight Crew Interface Branch, ANM-111, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA has determined that notice of, and
opportunity for prior public comment on, these special conditions is
impracticable because these procedures would significantly delay
issuance of the design approval and thus delivery of the affected
airplanes. In addition, the substance of these special conditions has
been subject to the public comment process in several prior instances
with no substantive comments received. The FAA therefore finds that
good cause exists for making these special conditions effective upon
publication in the Federal Register.

Comments Invited

    We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by
sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data.
    We will consider all comments we receive by the closing date for
comments. We may change these special conditions based on the comments
we receive.

Background

    On September 8, 2015, Avmax Aviation Services Inc. applied for a
supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of
rechargeable lithium batteries to replace the existing nickel-cadmium
and lead-acid rechargeable batteries in Bombardier Model DHC-8-100/-
200/-300 series airplanes.
    The Model DHC-8-100/-200/-300 series airplanes are transport-
category, twin-engine turboprops with a maximum capacity of 37 (100 and
200 series) or 50 (300 series) passengers and a maximum takeoff weight
of 36,300 lbs (100 and 200 series) or 43,000 lbs (300 series).

Type Certification Basis

    Under the provisions of 14 CFR 21.101, Avmax must show that the
Bombardier Model DHC-8-100/-200/-300 series airplanes, as changed,
continue to meet the applicable provisions of the regulations
incorporated by reference in Type Certificate No. A13NM, or the
applicable regulations in effect on the date of application for the
change. The regulations incorporated by reference in the type
certificate are commonly referred to as the ``original type
certification basis.''
    In addition, if the regulations incorporated by reference do not
provide adequate standards regarding the change, the applicant must
comply with certain regulations in effect on the date of application
for the change.
    If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness
regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or
appropriate safety standards

for the Model DHC-8-100/-200/-300 series airplanes because of a novel
or unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the
provisions of 14 CFR 21.16.
    Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which
they are issued. Should the applicant apply for an STC to modify any
other model included on the same type certificate to incorporate the
same novel or unusual design feature, the special conditions would also
apply to the other model.
    In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special
conditions, the Model DHC-8-100/-200/-300 series airplanes must comply
with the fuel-vent and exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34,
and the noise-certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36.
    The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in
accordance with Sec.  11.38, and they become part of the type
certification basis under Sec.  21.101.

Novel or Unusual Design Features

    The Bombardier Model DHC-8-100/-200/-300 series airplanes, as
modified by Avmax, will incorporate the following novel or unusual
design feature: Installed rechargeable lithium batteries and battery
systems.
    Rechargeable lithium batteries are a novel or unusual design
feature in transport-category airplanes. This type of battery has
certain failure, operational, and maintenance characteristics that
differ significantly from those of the nickel-cadmium and lead-acid
rechargeable batteries currently approved for installation on
transport-category airplanes.

Discussion

    The current regulations governing installation of batteries in
large transport-category airplanes were derived from Civil Air
Regulations (CAR) part 4b.625(d) as part of the re-codification of CAR
4b that established 14 CFR part 25 in February 1965. The recodified
battery requirements, Sec.  25.1353(c)(1) through (c)(4), basically
reworded the CAR requirements.
    Increased use of nickel-cadmium batteries in small airplanes
resulted in increased incidents of battery fires and failures that led
to additional rulemaking affecting large transport-category airplanes
as well as small airplanes. On September 1, 1977, and March 1, 1978,
with Amendments 25-41 and 25-42, respectively, the FAA added paragraphs
(c)(5) and (c)(6) to Sec.  25.1353, governing nickel-cadmium battery
installations on large transport-category airplanes. On December 10,
2007, Amendment 25-123 moved the contents of paragraph (b) in Sec.
25.1353 to the new subpart H, resulting in the relocation of the
regulations governing the installation of batteries in Sec.  25.1353
from paragraph (c) to paragraph (b).
    The proposed use of rechargeable lithium batteries for equipment
and systems on airplanes prompted the FAA to review the adequacy of
these existing battery regulations. Our review indicates that the
existing regulations do not adequately address several failure,
operational, and maintenance characteristics of lithium batteries,
which could affect the safety and reliability of the lithium battery
installations.
    At present, the airplane industry has limited experience with the
use of lithium batteries in applications involving commercial aviation.
However, other users of this technology, ranging from wireless-
telephone manufacturers to the electric-vehicle industry, have noted
safety problems with rechargeable lithium batteries. These problems
include overcharging, over-discharging, and flammability of cell
components.

1. Overcharging

    In general, lithium batteries are significantly more susceptible to
internal failures that can result in self-sustaining increases in
temperature and pressure (i.e., thermal runaway) than their nickel-
cadmium or lead-acid counterparts. This condition is especially true
for overcharging, which causes heating and destabilization of the
components of the cell, leading to the formation (by plating) of highly
unstable metallic lithium. The metallic lithium can ignite, resulting
in a self-sustaining fire or explosion. In addition, the severity of
thermal runaway, due to overcharging, increases with increasing battery
capacity due to the higher amount of electrolyte in large batteries.

2. Over-Discharging

    Discharge of some types of lithium battery cells beyond a certain
voltage (typically 2.4 volts), can cause corrosion of the electrodes of
the cell, resulting in loss of battery capacity that cannot be reversed
by recharging. This loss of capacity may not be detected by the simple
voltage measurements commonly available to flightcrews as a means of
checking battery status--a problem shared with nickel-cadmium
batteries.

3. Flammability of Cell Components

    Unlike nickel-cadmium and lead-acid batteries, some types of
lithium batteries use liquid electrolytes that are flammable. The
electrolyte can serve as a source of fuel for an external fire if there
is a breach of the battery container.
    These problems, which users of lithium batteries experience, raise
concerns about the use of these batteries in commercial aviation. The
intent of these special conditions is to establish appropriate
airworthiness standards for lithium battery installations in the
Bombardier Model DHC-8-100/-200/-300 series airplanes and to ensure, as
required in Sec. Sec.  25.601 and 25.1309, that these battery
installations are not hazardous or unreliable.
    These special conditions contain the additional safety standards
that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of
safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness
standards.

Applicability

    As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to
Bombardier Model DHC-8-100/-200/-300 series airplanes as modified by
Avmax. Should Avmax apply at a later date for a supplemental type
certificate to modify any other model included on Type Certificate No.
A13NM incorporating the same novel or unusual design feature, the
special conditions would apply to that model as well.

Conclusion

    This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features
on two model series of airplanes. It is not a rule of general
applicability.
    The substance of these special conditions has been subjected to the
notice and comment period in several prior instances and has been
derived without substantive change from those previously issued. It is
unlikely that prior public comment would result in a significant change
from the substance contained herein. Therefore, because a delay would
significantly affect the certification of the airplane, which is
imminent, the FAA has determined that prior public notice and comment
are unnecessary and impracticable, and good cause exists for adopting
these special conditions upon publication in the Federal Register. The
FAA is requesting comments to allow interested persons to submit views
that may not have been submitted in response to the prior opportunities
for comment described above.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25

    Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.

    The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704.

The Special Conditions

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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of
the type certification basis for Bombardier Model DHC-8-100/-200/-300
series airplanes modified by Avmax Aviation Services Inc.
    In lieu of the requirements of 14 CFR 25.1353(c)(1) through (c)(4)
at Amendment 25-51, all rechargeable lithium batteries and battery
systems on Model DHC-8-100/-200/-300 airplanes, as modified by Avmax
Aviation Services Inc., must be designed and installed as follows:
    1. Safe cell temperatures and pressures must be maintained during
any foreseeable charging or discharging condition and during any
failure of the charging or battery monitoring system not shown to be
extremely remote. The rechargeable lithium battery installation must
preclude explosion in the event of those failures.
    2. Design of the rechargeable lithium batteries must preclude the
occurrence of self-sustaining, uncontrolled increases in temperature or
pressure.
    3. No explosive or toxic gases emitted by any rechargeable lithium
battery in normal operation, or as the result of any failure of the
battery charging system, monitoring system, or battery installation
which is not shown to be extremely remote, may accumulate in hazardous
quantities within the airplane.
    4. Installations of rechargeable lithium batteries must meet the
requirements of Sec.  25.863(a) through (d).
    5. No corrosive fluids or gases that may escape from any
rechargeable lithium battery may damage surrounding structure or any
adjacent systems, equipment, or electrical wiring of the airplane in
such a way as to cause a major or more-severe failure condition, in
accordance with Sec.  25.1309(b) and applicable regulatory guidance.
    6. Each rechargeable lithium battery installation must have
provisions to prevent any hazardous effect on structure or essential
systems caused by the maximum amount of heat the battery can generate
during a short circuit of the battery or of its individual cells.
    7. Lithium battery installations must have a system to control the
charging rate of the battery automatically, designed to prevent battery
overheating or overcharging, and,
    a. A battery-temperature sensing and over-temperature warning
system with a means for automatically disconnecting the battery from
its charging source in the event of an over-temperature condition, or,
    b. A battery-failure sensing and warning system with a means for
automatically disconnecting the battery from its charging source in the
event of battery failure.
    8. Any rechargeable lithium battery installation, the function of
which is required for safe operation of the airplane, must incorporate
a monitoring and warning feature that will provide an indication to the
appropriate flight crewmembers whenever the state-of-charge of the
batteries has fallen below levels considered acceptable for dispatch of
the airplane.
    9. The instructions for continued airworthiness required by Sec.
25.1529 must contain maintenance requirements to assure that the
battery is sufficiently charged at appropriate intervals specified by
the battery manufacturer and the equipment manufacturer that contain
the rechargeable lithium battery or rechargeable lithium battery
system. This is required to ensure that rechargeable lithium batteries
and rechargeable lithium battery systems will not degrade below
specified ampere-hour levels sufficient to power the airplane systems
for intended applications. The instructions for continued airworthiness
must also contain procedures for the maintenance of batteries in spares
storage to prevent the replacement of batteries with batteries that
have experienced degraded charge retention ability or other damage due
to prolonged storage at a low state of charge. Replacement batteries
must be of the same manufacturer and part number as approved by the
FAA. Precautions should be included, in the instructions for continued
airworthiness maintenance instructions, to prevent mishandling of the
rechargeable lithium battery and rechargeable lithium battery systems,
which could result in short-circuit, or other unintentional impact
damage caused by dropping batteries or other destructive means that
could result in personal injury or property damage.

    Note 1:  The term ``sufficiently charged'' means that the
battery will retain enough of a charge, expressed in ampere-hours,
to ensure that the battery cells will not be damaged. A battery cell
may be damaged by lowering the charge below a point where the
battery experiences a reduction in the ability to charge and retain
a full charge. This reduction would be greater than the reduction
that may result from normal operational degradation.

    Note 2:  These special conditions are not intended to replace
Sec.  25.1353(c) in the certification basis of Bombardier Model DHC-
8-100/-200/-300 series airplanes. These special conditions apply
only to rechargeable lithium batteries and lithium battery systems
and their installations on Bombardier Model DHC-8-100/-200/-300
series airplanes, as modified by Avmax. The requirements of Sec.
25.1353(c) remain in effect for batteries and battery installations
on Bombardier Model DHC-8-100/-200/-300 series airplanes that do not
use lithium batteries.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 15, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-17428 Filed 7-22-16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 573

[Docket No. FDA-2017-F-4125]

Zinpro Corp.; Filing of Food Additive Petition (Animal Use)

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notification; petition for rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing
that Zinpro Corp. has filed a petition proposing that the food additive
regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of zinc-L-
selenomethionine as a nutritional source of selenium in complete feed
for laying hens and for the safe use of the approved food additive
silicon dioxide as an anticaking agent for use with zinc-L-
selenomethionine as a feed component.

DATES: The food additive petition was filed on June 1, 2017.

ADDRESSES: For access to the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov
and insert the docket number, found in brackets in the heading of this
document, into the ``Search'' box and follow the prompts; and/or go to
the Dockets Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville,
MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chelsea Trull, Center for Veterinary
Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, 7519 Standish Pl., Rockville,
MD 20855,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (section 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), notice is given that a
food additive petition (FAP 2303) has been filed by Zinpro Corp., 10400
Viking Dr., Suite 240, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. The petition proposes to
amend Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in part 573 (21
CFR part 573) Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of
Animals to provide for the safe use of zinc-L-selenomethionine as a
nutritional source of selenium in complete feed for laying hens and for
the safe use of silicon dioxide (21 CFR 573.940) as an anticaking agent
for use with zinc-L-selenomethionine as a feed component.
    The petitioner has claimed that this action is categorically
excluded under 21 CFR 25.32(r) because it is of a type that does not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. In addition, the petitioner has stated that, to their
knowledge, no extraordinary circumstances exist. If FDA determines a
categorical exclusion applies, neither an environmental assessment nor
an environmental impact statement is required. If FDA determines a
categorical exclusion does not apply, we will request an environmental
assessment and make it available for public inspection.

    Dated: July 18, 2017.
Anna K. Abram,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Planning, Legislation, and Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2017-15533 Filed 7-25-17; 8:45 am]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPT-2002-0001; FRL-7364-3]

National Pollution Prevention and Toxics Advisory Committee;
Notice of Public Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency EPA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2
(Public Law) 92-463, EPA gives notice of a 2-day meeting of the
National Pollution Prevention and Toxics Advisory Committee (NPPTAC).
The purpose of the NPPTAC is to provide advice and recommendations to
EPA regarding the overall policy and operations of the programs of the
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT).

DATES: The meeting will be held on July 14, 2004, from 8 a.m. to 10
a.m. and July 15, 2004, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Registration to attend the meeting, identified by docket ID number
OPPT-2002-0001, must be received on or before July 9, 2004.
Registration will also be accepted at the meeting.
    Requests to provide oral comments at the meeting, identified as
NPPTAC July 2004 meeting, must be received in writing on or before June
29, 2004.

    Written comments, identified as NPPTAC July 2004 meeting, may be
submitted at any time. Written comments received on or before June 29,
2004, will be forwarded to the NPPTAC members prior to or at the
meeting.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Arlington and Towers,
950 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA.
    For address information concerning registration, the submission of
written comments, and requests to present oral comments, refer to Unit
I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    For technical information contact: Mary Hanley, 7401M, Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 564-9891; e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of
particular interest to those persons who have an interest in or may be
required to manage pollution prevention and toxic chemical programs,
individuals, groups concerned with environmental justice, children's
health, or animal welfare, as they relate to OPPT's programs under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Pollution Prevention Act.
Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not
attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be interested
in the activities of the NPPTAC. If you have any questions regarding
the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this
action under docket identification ID number OPPT-2002-0001. The
official public docket consists of the documents specifically
referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other
information related to this action. Although a part of the official
docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials
that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm.
B102-Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington,
DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading
Room telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER> and the telephone number for
the OPPT Docket, which is located in EPA Docket Center, is (202) 566-
0280.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register''
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.

    An electronic version of the public docket is available through
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may
use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public

comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official
public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that
are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be
available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly
available docket materials through the docket facility identified in
Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the
appropriate docket ID number.

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?

    You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand
delivery/courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the
appropriate docket ID number OPPT-2002-0001, NPPTAC July meeting in the
subject line on the first page of your comment.
    1. By mail: OPPT Document Control Office, Environmental Protection
Agency, 7407M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
    2. Electronically: At http://www.epa.gov/edocket/, search for OPPT-

2002-0001, and follow the directions to submit comments.
    3. Hand delivery/courier: OPPT Document Control Office in EPA East
Bldg., Rm. M6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC.

II. Background

    The proposed agenda for the NPPTAC meeting includes: The High
Production Volume Challenge Program; pollution prevention, risk
assessment; risk management; risk communication, and coordination with
Tribes and other stakeholders. The meeting is open to the public.

III. How Can I Request to Participate in this Meeting?

    You may request to attend the meeting by filling out the
registration form according to the instructions listed under Unit I.A.
Please note that registration will assist in planning adequate seating;
however, members of the public can register the day of the meeting.
Therefore, all seating will be available on a first come, first serve
basis.
    1. To register to attend the meeting: Pre-registration for the July
2004 NPPTAC meeting and requests for special accommodations may be made
by visiting the NPPTAC web site at: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/npptac/meetings.htm.
 Registration will also be available at the meeting.

Special accommodations may also be requested by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>
and leaving your name and telephone number.
    2. To request an opportunity to provide oral comments: You must
register first in order to request an opportunity to provide oral
comments at the July 2004 NPPTAC meeting. To register visit the NPPTAC
web site at: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/npptac/meetings.htm. Request to

provide oral comments at the meeting must be submitted in writing on or
before June 29, 2004, with a registration form. Please note that time
for oral comments may be limited to 3 to 5 minutes per speaker,
depending on the number of requests received.
    3. Written comments. You may submit written comments to the docket
listed under Unit I.B. Written comments can be submitted at any time.
If written comments are submitted on or before June 29, 2004, they will
be provided to the NPPTAC members prior to or at the meeting. If you
provide written comments at the meeting, 35 copies will be needed.
    Do not submit any information that is considered CBI.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, NPPTAC, Pollution prevention, Toxics,
Toxic chemicals, Chemical health and safety.

    Dated: June 4, 2004.
Charles Auer,
Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 04-13280 Filed 6-8-04; 1:11 pm]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0635; Product Identifier 2017-NM-183-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
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -106 airplanes;
Model DHC-8-200 series airplanes; and Model DHC-8-300 series airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by a report that a certain modification
to the auto relight system is incompatible with a certain beta lockout
system modification and could result in de-activation of the auto
ignition feature of the No. 2 engine. This proposed AD would require an
inspection of the auto ignition system and applicable rectification. We
are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 6,
2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax 416-375-
4539; email [email protected]; internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St, Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-
231-3195.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0635; 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 NPRM, 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: Anthony Flores, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Program Management Section, Chicago ACO Branch, Room
107, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone 847-294-
7140; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0635;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-183-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2017-21R1, dated June
28, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -106
airplanes; Model DHC-8-200 series airplanes; and Model DHC-8-300 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During the incorporation of the Auto Relight modification per
Bombardier SB [Service Bulletin] 8-74-02 on an aeroplane with a Beta
Lockout System (BLS) installed, it was noticed that if SB 8-74-02 is
incorporated in conjunction with, or after the incorporation of BLS
SB 8-76-35 ([Canadian] AD CF-2013-15) or SB 8-76-24 (FAA AD 2000-02-
13 [Amendment 39-11531 (65 FR 4095, January 26, 2000)]), the #2
engine auto ignition function of the beta lockout system will not be
available when the beta lockout system is activated. This condition,
if not corrected, may result in a #2 engine uncommanded in-flight
shut down.
    To preclude any future occurrence of the noted deficiency,
Bombardier has issued SB 8-74-02 Revision B to highlight its
incompatibility with post SB 8-76-35 or 8-76-24 BLS compliant
aeroplanes. In addition, Bombardier issued a new SB, 8-74-06 for
Auto Relight System modification that can be incorporated in
conjunction with or

on those aeroplanes that were previously modified per SB 8-76-35 or
8-76-24.
    To address this potentially unsafe condition, Bombardier has
also issued SB 8-74-07 to inspect and rectify the system wiring on
affected aeroplanes.
    The original version of this [Canadian] AD was issued to mandate
compliance with the SB 8-74-07 requirements.
    Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued to clarify the
Applicability section and correct a typographic error in the SB
number referenced in the Corrective Action section of the original
[Canadian] AD.

    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-2018-
0635.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service Bulletin 8-74-07, dated April
13, 2016. The service information describes an inspection to determine
correct operation of the auto ignition system for airplanes on which a
beta lockout system was installed, and rectification to re-activate a
previously disabled auto ignition system that will address inadvertent
de-activation of the auto ignition feature. This service information is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 185 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
             Action                      Labor cost              Parts cost           product        operators
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Inspection......................  1 work-hour x $85 per    None.................             $85         $15,725
                                   hour = $85.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on the results of the proposed
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need this action:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                   Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost        product
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rectification..............................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255.              $6            $261
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

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-2018-0635; Product Identifier 2017-
NM-183-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by September 6, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-102, -103, -
106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes, certificated in any
category, serial numbers 003 through 540 inclusive, on which
Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-74-02, dated March 3, 2000; or
Revision A, dated January 27, 2014; has been accomplished
concurrently with or after accomplishment of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 8-76-35 or 8-76-24.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 74, Ignition;
76, Engine Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that a certain modification to
the auto relight system is incompatible with a certain beta lockout
system modification and could result in de-activation of the auto
ignition feature of the No. 2 engine. We are issuing this AD to
prevent unintentional de-activation of the auto ignition feature of
the No. 2 engine when the beta lockout system is activated, which
could result in an uncommanded in-flight shutdown of the No. 2
engine.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection and Corrective Action

    Within 6000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first,
after the effective date of this AD, inspect and, as applicable,
rectify the auto ignition system in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-74-07,
dated April 13, 2016.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for rectification required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier In-Service Modification
IS8Q7400001, Revision C, dated November 27, 2015.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate.
If sending information directly to the manager of the certification
office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; 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.
    (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
Branch, 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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2017-21R1, dated June 28, 2017, 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-2018-0635.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Anthony Flores,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Program Management Section,
Chicago ACO Branch, Room 107, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines,
IL 60018; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) For information about AMOCs, contact Joe Catanzaro,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-
228-7366; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt
Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]; internet
http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July 13, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-15659 Filed 7-20-18; 8:45 am]
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