[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 25, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59014-59017]
[FR Doc No: 2013-23067]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9398-3]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of
Several Currently Approved Collections; Comment Request

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this
document announces that EPA is planning to submit requests to renew
several currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The ICRs are identified in this
document by their corresponding titles, EPA ICR numbers, OMB Control
numbers, and related docket identification (ID) numbers. Before
submitting these ICRs to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting
comments on specific aspects of the information collection activities
that are summarized in this document. The ICRs and accompanying
material are available for public review and comment in the relevant
dockets identified in this document for the ICR.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 25, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket
identification (ID) number for the corresponding ICR

as identified in this document, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. Additional
instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more
information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Drewes, Field and External
Affairs Division (7506P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. What information is EPA particularly interested in?

    Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)),
EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility.
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected.
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from
very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of
specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork
burden for very small businesses affected by this collection.

II. What should I consider when I prepare my comments for EPA?

    You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your
comments:
    1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific
examples.
    2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
    3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used
that support your views.
    4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you
arrived at the estimate that you provide.
    5. Submit your comments by the deadline identified under DATES.
    6. Identify the docket ID number assigned to the ICR action in the
subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide
the ICR title and related EPA and OMB numbers.

III. What do I need to know about PRA?

    An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to a collection of information subject to PRA approval
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB
control numbers for the EPA regulations in title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), after appearing in the preamble of the final
rule, are further displayed either by publication in the Federal
Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related
collection instruments or form, if applicable. The display of OMB
control numbers for certain EPA regulations is consolidated in a list
at 40 CFR 9.1.
    As used in the PRA context, burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b).

IV. Which ICRs are being renewed?

    EPA is planning to submit a number of currently approved ICRs to
OMB for review and approval under PRA. In addition to specifically
identifying the ICRs by title and corresponding ICR, OMB and docket ID
numbers, this unit provides a brief summary of the information
collection activity and the Agency's estimated burden. The supporting
statement for each ICR, a copy of which is available in the
corresponding docket, provides a more detailed explanation.

A. Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0493

    Title: Compliance Requirement for Child Resistant Packaging.
    ICR number: 0616.11.
    OMB control number: 2070-0052.
    ICR status: The approval for this ICR is scheduled to expire on May
31, 2014.
    Abstract: This information collection program is designed to
provide EPA with assurances that the packaging of pesticide products
sold and distributed to the general public in the United States meets
standards set forth by the Agency pursuant to the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Registrants must certify to the
Agency that the packaging or device meets these standards. Section
25(c)(3) of FIFRA authorizes EPA to establish standards for packaging
of pesticide products and pesticidal devices to protect children and
adults from serious illness or injury resulting from accidental
ingestion or contact. The law requires that these standards are
designed to be consistent with those under the Poison Prevention
Packaging Act, administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC). Unless a pesticide product qualifies for an exemption, if the
product meets certain criteria regarding toxicity and use, it must be
sold and distributed in child-resistant packaging.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 7.9
hours per response. The ICR, a copy of which is available in the
docket, provides a detailed explanation of this estimate, which is only
briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR include large and small entities engaged in manufacturing
pesticide chemicals, wholesale merchandizing of pesticide products, or
pest management activities. The North American Industrial
Classification System (NAICS) codes for respondents under this ICR
include 325320 (Pesticide and other Agricultural Chemical
Manufacturing), 424690 (Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant
Wholesalers), and 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services).
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 1733.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 5,401 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $300,715. There are no non-burden
hour paperwork costs, e.g., investment or maintenance and operational
costs, included in this information collection.
    Changes in the estimates from the last approval: The renewal of
this ICR will result in an overall increase of 508 hours in the total
estimated respondent burden identified in the currently approved ICR.
This increase reflects EPA's updating of burden estimates for

this collection based upon historical information on the number and
type of child-resistant packaging (CRP) certifications submitted to the
agency. Based upon revised estimates, the number of CRP submissions is
expected to decrease from 1,165 to 685. However, a change in the
distribution of response types from less-burdensome to more-burdensome
responses resulted in an increase in the average burden hours per
response from 4.2 hours to 7.9 hours per submission. This change is an
adjustment.

B. Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0494

    Title: Plant-Incorporated Protectants; CBI Substantiation and
Adverse Effects Reporting.
    ICR number: 1693.08.
    OMB control number: 2070-0142.
    ICR status: The approval for this ICR is scheduled to expire on
June 30, 2014.
    Abstract: This ICR addresses the two information collection
requirements described in regulations pertaining to pesticidal
substances that are produced by plants (plant-incorporated protectants)
and which are codified in 40 CFR part 174. A plant-incorporated
protectant is defined as ``the pesticidal substance that is intended to
be produced and used in a living plant and the genetic material
necessary for the production of such a substance.'' Many, but not all,
plant-incorporated protectants are exempt from registration
requirements under FIFRA. Registrants sometimes include in a submission
to EPA for registration of plant-incorporated protectants information
that they claim to be CBI. CBI is protected by FIFRA and generally
cannot be released to the public. Under 40 CFR part 174, whenever a
registrant claims that information submitted to EPA in support of a
registration application for plant-incorporated protectants contains
CBI, the registrant must substantiate such claims when they are made,
rather than provide it later upon request by EPA. In addition,
manufacturers of plant-incorporated protectants that are otherwise
exempted from the requirements of registration must report adverse
effects of the plant-incorporated protectant to the Agency. Such
reporting will allow the Agency to determine whether further action is
needed to prevent unreasonable adverse effects to the environment.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 21.5
hours per CBI substantiation and 7 hours per adverse effects reporting
response. The ICR, a copy of which is available in the docket, provides
a detailed explanation of this estimate, which is only briefly
summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR include producers and importers of plant-incorporated
protectants. The NAICS codes for respondents under this ICR include:
325320 (Pesticide and other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing),
325414 (Biological Products (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing), 422910
(Farm Supplies Wholesalers), 422930 (Flower, Nursery Stock, and
Florist's Suppliers), 541710 (Research and Development in the Physical,
Engineering, and Life Sciences), and 611310 (Colleges, Universities,
and Professional Schools).
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 20.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 432 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $31,371. There are no non-burden hour
paperwork costs, e.g., investment or maintenance and operational costs,
included in this information collection.
    Changes in the estimates from the last approval: The renewal of
this ICR will result in an overall increase of 43 hours, in the total
estimated respondent burden identified in the currently approved ICR.
This increase reflects EPA's updating of burden estimates for this
collection based upon historical information on the number of CBI
substantiations per year. Based upon revised estimates, the number of
CBI substantiations per year has increased from 18 to 20, with a
corresponding increase in the associated burden. This change is an
adjustment.

C. Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0617

    Title: Experimental Use Permits (EUPs) for Pesticides.
    ICR number: 0276.15.
    OMB control number: 2070-0040.
    ICR status: The approval for this ICR is scheduled to expire on
June 30, 2014.
    Abstract: FIFRA requires that before a pesticide product may be
distributed or sold in the United States, it must be registered by EPA.
Section 5 of FIFRA authorizes EPA to issue experimental use permits
(EUPs) which allow companies to temporarily ship pesticide products for
experimental use for the purpose of gathering data necessary to support
the application for registration of a pesticide product. In general,
EUPs are issued either for a pesticide not registered with the Agency
or for a new use of a registered pesticide. The EUP application must be
submitted in order to obtain a permit. This information collection
provides EPA with the data necessary to determine whether to issue a
EUP under section 5 of FIFRA.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 32.8
hours, per chemical pesticide EUP response and 147 hours, per plant-
incorporated protectants EUP response. The ICR, a copy of which is
available in the docket, provides a detailed explanation of this
estimate, which is only briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR include individuals or entities engaged in pesticide,
fertilizer, and other agricultural chemical manufacturing. The NAICS
codes for respondents under this ICR include: 325320 (Pesticide and
other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing).
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 30.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 556 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $33,872. There are no non-burden hour
paperwork costs, e.g., investment or maintenance and operational costs,
included in this information collection.
    Changes in the estimates from the last approval: The renewal of
this ICR will result in an overall decrease of 1,351 hours in the total
estimated respondent burden identified in the currently approved ICR.
This decrease reflects EPA's updating of burden estimates for this
collection based upon historical information on the reduced number of
EUP submissions for chemical pesticides, as well as a decrease in the
number of EUP applications that are plant-incorporated protectants.
This change is an adjustment.

V. What is the next step in the process for these ICRs?

    EPA will consider the comments received and amend the individual
ICRs as appropriate. The final ICR packages will then be submitted to
OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue
another Federal Register document pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to
announce the submission of these ICRs to OMB and the opportunity for
the public to submit additional comments for OMB consideration. If you
have any questions about any of these ICRs or the approval process in
general, please contact the

person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: September 13, 2013.
James Jones,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 213 (Monday, November 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76213-76216]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24462]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0223; FRL-11467-01-OCSPP]

Final Cancellation Order for Certain Chlorpyrifos Registrations
and Uses

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby announces its
final cancellation order for the cancellations and amendments to
terminate uses voluntarily requested by the registrants and accepted by
the Agency, of the products in Table 1 and Table 2 of Unit II, pursuant
to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
This final cancellation order follows a May 3, 2023, Federal Register
Notice of Receipt of Requests from the registrants listed in Table 3 of
Unit II, to voluntarily cancel or amend these product registrations. In
the May 3, 2023, notice, EPA indicated that it would issue a final
order implementing the cancellations and amendments, unless the Agency
received substantive comments within the 30-day comment period that
would merit further review of these requests, or unless the registrants
withdrew their requests. The Agency received two comments on the
notice, which are summarized in Unit III.B. EPA's responses to these
comments and its determination that these comments do not merit further
review of these cancellation and amendment requests are included in
Unit III.C. None of the registrants withdrew their request for these
voluntary cancellations or amendments. Accordingly, EPA hereby grants
the requested cancellations and amendments to terminate uses as shown
in this cancellation order. Any distribution, sale, or use of existing
stocks of these products subject to this cancellation order is
permitted only in accordance with the terms of this order.

DATES: The cancellations and amendments are effective November 6, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Biggio, Pesticide Re-
Evaluation Division (7508M), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
[email protected].

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
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human
health, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide
users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution,
or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency
has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be
affected by this action.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0223, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334,
1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public
Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Please review the additional
information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    This document announces the cancellations and amendments through
termination of certain uses, as requested by registrants, of products
registered under FIFRA section 3 (7 U.S.C. 136a). These registrations
are listed in sequence by registration number in Table 1 and Table 2 of
this Unit.

                                         Table 1--Product Cancellations
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         EPA registration No.             Company No.            Product name              Active ingredients
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228-620...............................             228  Nufarm Chlorpyrifos SPC 2.32%   Chlorpyrifos.
                                                         G Insecticide.
228-621...............................             228  Nufarm Chlorpyrifos SPC 1.0%    Chlorpyrifos.
                                                         MCB Insecticide.
228-624...............................             228  Nufarm Chlorpyrifos SPC 4       Chlorpyrifos.
                                                         Insecticide.
228-625...............................             228  Nufarm Chlorpyrifos SPC 2       Chlorpyrifos.
                                                         Insecticide.
53883-394.............................           53883  CSI 16-150 Chlorpyrifos 42....  Chlorpyrifos.
53883-407.............................           53883  CSI 16-149 Chlorpyrifos 20....  Chlorpyrifos.
84229-25..............................           84229  Chlorpyrifos 4E AG............  Chlorpyrifos.
84229-26..............................           84229  Chlorpyrifos 15G..............  Chlorpyrifos.
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                     Table 2--Chlorpyrifos Registrations With Specific Uses To Be Terminated
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           Registration No.               Company No.          Product name            Uses to be terminated
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11678-58..............................           11678  Pyrinex Chlorpyrifos       Food processing plants.
                                                         Insecticide.
66222-19..............................           66222  Chlorpyrifos 4E AG.......  Food processing and food
                                                                                manufacturing sites.
66222-233.............................           66222  Vulcan...................  Food processing and food
                                                                                manufacturing sites.
85724-10..............................           85724  Akofos 48 EC.............  Food uses: Alfalfa, apple
                                                                                (including apple tree
                                                                                trunk), asparagus, cherries,
                                                                                citrus fruits (calamondin,
                                                                                chironja, citrus citron,
                                                                                citrus hybrids, grapefruit,
                                                                                kumquat, lemons, limes,
                                                                                mandarin (tangerine),
                                                                                oranges, pummelo, satsuma
                                                                                mandarin, tangelo, tangor,
                                                                                and other citrus fruit,
                                                                                small transplanted
                                                                                grapefruit, orange, and
                                                                                other citrus trees), corn,
                                                                                cotton, cranberries, figs,
                                                                                grapes, legume vegetables
                                                                                (legume vegetables including
                                                                                adzuki bean, asparagus bean,
                                                                                bean, blackeyed pea, broad
                                                                                bean (dry and succulent),
                                                                                catjang, chickpea, Chinese
                                                                                longbean, cowpea, crowder
                                                                                pea, dwarf pea, edible pod
                                                                                pea, English pea, fava bean,
                                                                                field bean, field pea,
                                                                                garbanzo bean, garden pea,
                                                                                grain lupin, green pea,
                                                                                guar, hyacinth bean,
                                                                                jackbean, kidney bean,
                                                                                lablab bean, lentil, lima
                                                                                bean, moth bean, mung bean,
                                                                                navy bean, pea, pigeon pea,
                                                                                pinto bean, rice bean,
                                                                                runner bean, snap bean, snow
                                                                                pea, English pea, southern
                                                                                pea, sugar snap pea, sweet
                                                                                lupin, sword bean, tepary
                                                                                bean, urd bean, wax bean,
                                                                                white lupin, white sweet
                                                                                lupin, yardlong bean), mint
                                                                                (peppermint and spearmint),
                                                                                nectarines, peaches,
                                                                                almonds, onions, peanuts,
                                                                                pears, sorghum grain (milo),
                                                                                soybeans, strawberries,
                                                                                sugar beets, sunflowers,
                                                                                sweet potatoes, tree fruits
                                                                                (apples, pears, plums,
                                                                                prunes, peaches,
                                                                                nectarines), tree nuts
                                                                                (almonds, filberts, pecans,
                                                                                walnuts), vegetables
                                                                                (rutabaga, broccoli,
                                                                                Brussels sprout, cabbage,
                                                                                cauliflower, Chinese
                                                                                cabbage, collards, kale,
                                                                                kohlrabi, turnips,
                                                                                radishes), wheat, and food
                                                                                processing plants.
                                                                                Nonfood uses: Tobacco.
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Table 3--Registrants Requesting Voluntary Cancellation or Termination of
                                  Uses
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        EPA company No.                  Company name and address
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228............................  NuFarm, 4020 Aerial Center Pkwy., Suite
                                  101, Morrisville, NC 27560.
11678..........................  ADAMA US, 3120 Highwoods Boulevard,
                                  Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27604.
53883..........................  Control Solutions, Inc., 5903 Genoa Red
                                  Bluffs Road, Pasadena, TX 77507.
66222..........................  ADAMA US, 3120 Highwoods Boulevard,
                                  Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27604.
84229..........................  Tide International USA, Inc., Agent
                                  Name: Pyxis Regulatory Consulting,
                                  INC., 4110 136TH Street CT NW, Gig
                                  Harbor, WA 98332.
85724..........................  AAKO B.V., c/o Ceres International LLC,
                                  1087 Heartsease Drive, West Chester,
                                  PA 19382.
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III. Public Comments

A. Brief History

    EPA issued a rule in the Federal Register on August 30, 2021 (86 FR
48315) (FRL-5993-04-OCSPP) revoking chlorpyrifos tolerances on the
grounds that they were not safe (the ``Final Rule''). Pursuant to the
procedures set forth in FFDCA section 408(g)(2), objections to,
requests for evidentiary hearings on those objections, and/or requests
for a stay of the Final Rule were filed on or before the close of the
objections period on October 29, 2021. EPA issued an Order published in
the Federal Register on February 28, 2022 (87 FR 11222) (FRL-5993-05-
OCSPP), denying all objections to the Final Rule and requests for
hearing on those objections, as well as requests for stay of the Final
Rule (the ``Denial Order'').
    Since the objections process did not result in any changes to the
Final Rule, chlorpyrifos tolerances expired on February 28, 2022, under
the terms of the Final Rule. Once the tolerances expired, use of
pesticide products containing chlorpyrifos on food or feed crops would
result in adulterated food, which cannot be sold in interstate
commerce. After EPA alerted registrants of chlorpyrifos products of the
lack of tolerances and the options for their products, several
registrants submitted requests to voluntarily cancel their registered
chlorpyrifos products or

amend their chlorpyrifos pesticide products to remove food uses. The
registrants identified in Table 3 of Unit II, among others, submitted
such requests. Notice of EPA's receipt of these requests was published
for comment in the Federal Register on May 3, 2023 (``Notice of
Receipt''). The 30-day public comment period closed on June 2, 2023.

B. Summary of Comments Received

    During the public comment period, EPA received two comments in
response to the Notice of Receipt. The comments can be found in the
docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number
EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0223, available at https://www.regulations.gov and are
briefly summarized here. One comment was submitted by the American
Sugarbeet Growers Association, U.S. Beet Sugar Association, and the
Beet Sugar Development Foundation. A second comment was submitted
anonymously by a private citizen generally supporting the cancellation
of the pesticide.
    The comment from the American Sugarbeet Growers Association, U.S.
Beet Sugar Association, and the Beet Sugar Development Foundation
opposed the voluntary cancellation of the products in the Notice of
Receipt. In particular, these commenters specified concerns that the
voluntary cancellation of chlorpyrifos registrations and termination of
certain uses is premature while there is ongoing litigation regarding
the Final Rule and Denial Order in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Eighth Circuit, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Ass'n et al., v.
Regan, et al., Nos. 22-1422, 22-1530 (8th Cir.). These commenters also
specified concerns that the loss of chlorpyrifos as a pest management
tool will result in substantial increased costs, lost profits,
decreased crop yields, and a larger environmental impact from more
frequent use of less effective alternatives.

C. EPA Response to Comments

    Regarding the comments submitted by the American Sugarbeet Growers
Association, U.S. Beet Sugar Association, and the Beet Sugar
Development Foundation, the cancellations and amendments requested by
the registrants listed in Table 3 are appropriate at this time because
section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA allows registrants to submit, at any time, a
request that EPA cancel their registrations or amend their
registrations to terminate one or more uses. 7 U.S.C. 136d(f)(1)(A). A
registrant may have a variety of reasons for requesting voluntary
cancellation of a pesticide product registration at any time,
including, for example, lack of interest in maintaining the
registration, market conditions, costs of maintaining the registration,
or the pesticide no longer being marketed.
    EPA cannot compel registrants to maintain registrations if they
request to voluntarily cancel them. The resolution and timing of the
litigation in the Eighth Circuit is still unknown, and therefore,
retention of the registrations could subject registrants to additional
maintenance fees and responsibilities for those registrations which the
registrants requested cancellation or amendment. See, e.g., 40 CFR part
152, subpart G (registrant responsibilities); 7 U.S.C. 136a-1(i)(1)
(maintenance fee obligations); 7 U.S.C. 136e (production reporting
requirements); 7 U.S.C. 136f (recordkeeping requirements).
    Moreover, retention of these registrations will not make
chlorpyrifos products available for use on sugarbeets as the commenters
desire. As noted in Unit III.A. above, all tolerances for residues of
chlorpyrifos have been revoked. The revocation of the tolerances means
that application of chlorpyrifos to food or feed crops, including
sugarbeets, will result in adulterated food and/or feed which cannot be
shipped in interstate commerce. While cancellation of the eight
products in Table 1 and amendment of four products in Table 2 does not
terminate the last of the chlorpyrifos products registered in the
United States, these products (and other remaining chlorpyrifos
products) cannot be applied to food crops.

IV. The Cancellation Order

    Pursuant to FIFRA section 6(f) (7 U.S.C. 136d(f)(1)), EPA hereby
approves the requested cancellations and amendments to terminate uses
of the registrations identified in Table 1 and Table 2 of Unit II.
Accordingly, the Agency hereby orders that the product registrations
identified in Table 1 of Unit II are cancelled and the uses identified
on the products listed in Table 2 of Unit II are terminated.
    The cancellations and amendments addressed in this Order are
effective November 6, 2023. Any distribution, sale, or use of existing
stocks of the products identified in Tables 1 and 2 of Unit II in a
manner inconsistent with any of the provisions for disposition of
existing stocks set forth in Unit V will be a violation of FIFRA.

V. What is the Agency's authority for taking these actions?

    Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA (7 U.S.C. 136d(f)(1)) provides that a
registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of
its pesticide registrations be cancelled or amended to terminate one or
more registered uses. Section 6(f)(1)(B) of FIFRA (7 U.S.C.
136d(f)(1)(B)) further provides that, before acting on the request for
voluntary cancellation or amendment, EPA must publish a notice of
receipt of any such request in the Federal Register and provide a 30-
day public comment period on the request for voluntary cancellation or
use termination. Following the public comment period, the EPA
Administrator may approve such a request. The notice for this action
was published for comment in the Federal Register on May 3, 2023 (88 FR
27882) (FRL-10923-01-OCSPP). The 30-day public comment period closed on
June 2, 2023.

VI. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks

    Existing stocks are those stocks of registered pesticide products
that are currently in the United States and that were packaged,
labeled, and released for shipment prior to the effective date of the
cancellation action.
    Because all chlorpyrifos tolerances expired on February 28, 2022,
use of chlorpyrifos in or on food will result in adulterated food,
which cannot be delivered into interstate commerce. Such use would be
inconsistent with the provisions of FIFRA. EPA is allowing existing
stocks of chlorpyrifos products identified in Tables 1 and 2 that are
already in the hands of end-users to be used only for non-food uses
identified on the existing labels, until those existing stocks are
exhausted, as long as such use is consistent with the label. All other
use of existing stocks of these chlorpyrifos products are prohibited.
    Because sale and distribution of chlorpyrifos products bearing
labeling for use on food is inconsistent with the purposes of FIFRA,
all sale and distribution of the chlorpyrifos products identified in
Table 1 and Table 2 of Unit II. is prohibited with the following
exceptions:
    1. Existing stocks of all products listed in Tables 1 and 2 may be
sold or distributed for export consistent with FIFRA section 17 (7
U.S.C. 136o) and for proper disposal.
    2. Since the issuance of the May 3, 2023, Notice, EPA has realized
that some of the products listed in Table 1 do not bear any labeling
for use on food.

Accordingly, existing stocks of those products, which are listed below,
may be sold or distributed for one year after the date of this
cancellation order:
     Nufarm Chlorpyrifos SPC 2.32% G Insecticide (EPA Reg. No.
228-620).
     Nufarm Chlorpyrifos SPC 1.0% MCB Insecticide (EPA Reg. No.
228-621).
     Nufarm Chlorpyrifos SPC 4 Insecticide (EPA Reg. No. 228-
624).
     Nufarm Chlorpyrifos SPC 2 Insecticide (EPA Reg. No. 228-
625).
    3. Existing stocks of the following products may be distributed
consistent with the Control Solutions, Inc. (``CSI'') return program
agreement that EPA approved on October 12, 2023.
     CSI 16-150 Chlorpyrifos 42 (EPA Reg. No. 53883-394).
     CSI 16-149 Chlorpyrifos 20 (EPA Reg. No. 53883-407).
     Quali-Pro Chlorpyrifos 4E (EPA Reg. No. 66222-19). Quali-
Pro Chlorpyrifos 4E is an alternate brand name for Chlorpyrifos 4E AG
(EPA Reg. No. 66222-19).
    EPA notified CSI of the approval of their return program agreement
on October 12, 2023.
    This cancellation order also amends the cancellation order
published in the Federal Register on May 4, 2023 (88 FR 28541) (FRL-
10924-01-OCSPP) by clarifying that any products with the EPA Reg. No.
66222-19 and bearing the alternate brand name of Quali-Pro Chlorpyrifos
4E may be distributed to CSI pursuant to the CSI return program
agreement referenced above. Products with the EPA Reg. No. 66222-19 and
bearing the primary brand name of Chlorpyrifos 4E AG may continue to be
returned to Adama as per the return program agreement approved by EPA
on April 19, 2023, under the terms of the May 4 cancellation order.
    Additional information regarding the chlorpyrifos return program
for Control Solutions, Inc. may be found in https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0223 or by contacting the
registrant at: Control Solutions, Inc.<PHONE_NUMBER> or email: [email protected].

    Dated: October 26, 2023.
Mary Elissa Reaves,
Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
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Natural Gas STAR Program: Memorandum of

Understanding for international Companies

This is a voluntary agreement between
___________________________________________ (company name) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the purpose of reducing
methane releases to the atmosphere by implementing cost-effective
emission reduction technologies and practices.

Authorized Company
Representative:

                                  (nam
e)

Signature:

Date:

Paul M. Gunning: Director, Climate Change Division, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency

Signature:

Date:

Partner’s Designated Natural Gas STAR Implementation Manager:

Name:

Title:

Address:

City/State:

Zip Code/Postal
Code:

Country:

Telephone:

Fax:

E-mail:

EPA’s Responsibilities

Assign a STAR Service Representative responsible for assisting the
partner in implementing the Program.

Assist partners with Program implementation by: (1) analyzing emerging
technologies and practices; (2) developing workshops and training
courses; and (3) assisting in the removal of regulatory barriers to
implementing Program BMPs, when appropriate.

Provide partners with public recognition for their commitment to the
Program through advertisements, press releases, articles, and awards.

Natural Gas STAR Partner’s Responsibilities

1. Appoint a company representative as the Natural Gas STAR Program
Implementation Manager responsible for implementing this voluntary
agreement.

2. Submit an implementation plan within one year of signing this
agreement outlining expected activities and scope of implementation.

3. Implement, within three years, applicable technologies and operation
& maintenance practices at facilities as outlined in the implementation
plan when cost-effective (as defined by the partner).

4. Submit annual reports describing the measures implemented, the cost
of implementation, and the associated methane emission reductions.

5. Communicate participation to employees and cooperate with EPA efforts
to publicize the Program.

General Terms

This agreement can be terminated by either party at any time, with no
notice or penalties and no further obligation. EPA agrees not to
publicize a partner’s withdrawal from the Program.

The partner agrees that the activities it undertakes connected with this
MOU are not intended to provide services to the federal government and
that the partner will not seek compensation from a federal agency.

The partner agrees that it will not claim or imply that its
participation in the Program constitutes EPA approval or endorsement of
anything other than the commitment to the Program.

OMB Control No. 2060-0328

Expires 09/30/2018

 The Natural Gas STAR Program is a flexible, non-regulatory, and
voluntary partnership between the EPA and the international oil and
natural gas industry aimed at facilitating and accounting for
cost-effective methane emission reductions worldwide.

The Natural Gas STAR Program has identified technologies and operating &
maintenance practices in use by industry as cost-effective options for
reducing methane emissions. A complete listing of these measures can be
found at epa.gov/gasstar.

Please send completed forms to:

Carey Bylin

Natural Gas STAR Program

International Programs Leader

Phone: +1<PHONE_NUMBER>

Fax: +1<PHONE_NUMBER>

E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Standard Mail:

Carey Bylin

Natural Gas STAR Program

U.S. EPA (6207J)

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20460

U.S.A.

EPA Form No. 5900-98

The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 59 hours per response. Send comments
on the Agency’s need for this information, the accuracy of the
provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing
respondent burden, including through the use of automated collection
techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW,
Washington, D.C. 20460. Include the OMB control number in any
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022]

Technical Mapping Advisory Council

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Committee management; notice of Federal Advisory Committee
meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Technical
Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday,
April 14, 2020, and Wednesday, April 15, 2020. The meeting will be open
to the public via an Adobe Connect link and conference line.

DATES: The TMAC will meet on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, and Wednesday,
April 15, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Please
note that the meeting will close early if the TMAC has completed its
business.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually using an Adobe Connect
link (https://fema.connectsolutions.com/tmacmeeting) to share meeting
visuals and a conference line number (1-800-320-4330 Pin: 875873#) to
connect to the audio of the meeting. Members of the public who wish to
attend the virtual meeting must register in advance by sending an email
to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(Attention: Michael Nakagaki) by 5:00 p.m. ET
on Monday, April 13, 2020. For information on facilities or services
for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at
the meeting, contact the person listed below as soon as possible.
    To facilitate public participation, members of the public are
invited to provide written comments on the issues to be considered by
the TMAC, as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Associated meeting materials will be available at www.fema.gov/TMAC for
review by Friday, April 10, 2020. Written comments to be considered by
the committee at the time of the meeting must be submitted and received
by Monday, April 13, 2020, identified by Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022, and
submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: Address the email TO<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. Include
name and contact information in the body of the email.
     Mail: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of Chief
Counsel, FEMA, 500 C Street SW, Room 8NE, Washington, DC 20472-3100.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words
``Federal Emergency Management Agency'' and the docket number for this
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Docket: For docket access to read background documents or comments
received by the TMAC, go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for
the Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022.
    A public comment period will be held on Tuesday April 14, 2020,
from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET and Wednesday April 15, 2020, from
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. Speakers are requested to limit their
comments to no more than three minutes. The public comment period will
not exceed 30 minutes. Please note that the public comment period may
end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments.
Contact the individual listed below to register as a speaker by close
of business on Monday, April 13, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Nakagaki, Designated Federal
Officer for the TMAC, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, and email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The
TMAC website is: http://www.fema.gov/TMAC.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.
    In accordance with the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of
2012, the TMAC makes recommendations to the FEMA Administrator on: (1)
How to improve, in a cost-effective manner, the (a) accuracy, general
quality, ease of use, and distribution and dissemination of flood
insurance rate maps and risk data; and (b) performance metrics and
milestones required to effectively and efficiently map flood risk areas
in the United States; (2) mapping standards and guidelines for (a)
flood insurance rate maps, and (b) data accuracy, data quality, data
currency, and data eligibility; (3) how to maintain, on an

ongoing basis, flood insurance rate maps and flood risk identification;
(4) procedures for delegating mapping activities to State and local
mapping partners; and (5) (a) methods for improving interagency and
intergovernmental coordination on flood mapping and flood risk
determination, and (b) a funding strategy to leverage and coordinate
budgets and expenditures across Federal agencies. Furthermore, the TMAC
is required to submit an annual report to the FEMA Administrator that
contains: (1) A description of the activities of the Council; (2) an
evaluation of the status and performance of flood insurance rate maps
and mapping activities to revise and update Flood Insurance Rate Maps;
and (3) a summary of recommendations made by the Council to the FEMA
Administrator.
    Agenda: The purpose of this meeting is for the TMAC members to
provide briefings on the work of the TMAC subcommittees, discuss the
layout of the 2020 TMAC Annual Report, and review the schedule for the
rest of 2020. Any related materials will be posted to the FEMA TMAC
site prior to the meeting to provide the public an opportunity to
review the materials. The full agenda and related meeting materials
will be posted for review by Friday, April 10, 2020 at http://www.fema.gov/TMAC.

Michael M. Grimm,
Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
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[Notices]
[Page 45874]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4330-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2017-0001]

Vermont; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Vermont (FEMA-4330-DR), dated August 16 2017, and
related determinations.

DATES: The amendment was issued on September 21, 2017.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the
Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, James N. Russo,
of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for
this disaster.

    This action terminates the appointment of Mark H. Landry as
Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA)
are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community
Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment
Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048,
Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In
Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for
Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster
Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared
Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Brock Long,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0460; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01620-R;
Amendment 39-21744; AD 2021-20-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Airbus Helicopters Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, and AS355F2
helicopters. This AD was prompted by multiple fatigue cracks in power
turbine (PT) 3rd stage wheels. This AD requires revising the existing
Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter and installing a
placard. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 22, 2021.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain documents listed in this AD as of November 22,
2021.

ADDRESSES: For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in
this final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 North Forum Drive,
Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/technical-support.html. For Rolls-Royce service information identified
in this final rule, contact Rolls-Royce Corporation, 450 South Meridian
Street, Mail Code NB-01-06, Indianapolis, IN 46225; telephone (317)
230-1667; email: royce.com">[email protected]royce.com; or at royce.com">https://www.rolls-royce.com. You may view the referenced service information at the FAA,
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. Service information
that is incorporated by reference is also available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0460.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0460; or in person at
Docket

Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for Docket Operations is 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: Michael Hughlett, Aerospace Engineer,
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-
5110; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Airbus Helicopters
Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters with a Rolls-
Royce Corporation (formerly Allison) engine Model 250-C20F installed.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 11, 2021 (86 FR
31194). In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require revising the existing
RFM for your helicopter to replace a note with a caution to not allow
rotor speed to stagnate between 279 and 374 revolutions per minute
(RPM). The NPRM also proposed to require installing a placard to avoid
71-95% N2 steady-state speed (avoid operation at 279-374 RPM). The
owner/operator (pilot) may revise the existing RFM for your helicopter
and the owner/operator must enter compliance with the applicable
paragraphs of the AD into the aircraft records in accordance with 14
CFR 43.9(a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). This is an
exception to the FAA's standard maintenance regulations.
    The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD 2020-0266, dated December 8, 2020
(EASA AD 2020-0266), issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for
the Member States of the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition
for Airbus Helicopters (AH), formerly Eurocopter, Eurocopter France,
Aerospatiale Model AS 355 E, AS 355 F, AS 355 F1, and AS 355 F2
helicopters, all serial numbers, if equipped with Rolls-Royce
Corporation (formerly Allison) (RRC) engine Model 250-C20F. EASA
advises of multiple fatigue cracks in PT 3rd stage wheels.
Investigation has revealed that crack initiation at the hub trailing
edge could occur in low-cycle fatigue and progress in high-cycle
fatigue up to separation of the blade. According to EASA, RRC has
determined that detrimental vibrations could occur within a particular
range of turbine speeds, below the normal operating range of this
helicopter, which are a potential contributing factor to these
failures. This condition, if not addressed, could result in fatigue
failure of a PT 3rd stage wheel, and subsequent loss of engine power,
release of debris and damage to the helicopter, and loss of control of
the helicopter.
    Accordingly, EASA AD 2020-0266 requires revising the Normal
Procedures Section of the applicable RFM or RFM supplement, informing
flight crews, and installing a placard in full view of both pilots.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received comments from one commenter, Airbus Helicopters,
who asked why the Special Flight Permits paragraph specifies a
different Nr range (71-88%) from the avoidance rate of 71-95% described
in a previous paragraph. The FAA has determined that the difference was
in error and has corrected the avoidance rate in the Special Flights
Permits paragraph of this AD. The correct avoidance rate is between 71-
95% N2.

Conclusion

    These helicopters have been approved by EASA and are approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral
agreement with the European Union, EASA has notified the FAA about the
unsafe condition described in its AD. The FAA reviewed the relevant
data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these helicopters. Except
for the correction to the avoidance rate specified in the Special
Flight Permits paragraph, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
This change will not increase the economic burden on any operator.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No.
AS355-71.00.21, Revision 1, dated November 10, 2020. This service
information specifies replacing a note with a caution in the Flight
Manual to not allow rotor speed to stagnate between 279 and 374 RPM
during engine acceleration. This service information also specifies
procedures for making and installing a label (placard) for the pilot
and co-pilot to avoid 71-95% N2 steady-state speed (avoid operation at
279-374 RPM).
    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.

Other Related Service Information

    The FAA also reviewed Rolls-Royce Alert Commercial Engine Bulletin
A-1400, Revision 7, dated January 10, 2019. This service information
specifies the speed avoidance range and operating procedures depending
on the PT wheel part number installed.

Differences Between This AD and the EASA AD

    EASA AD 2020-0266 requires compliance within 50 flight hours or 30
days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of its AD,
whereas this AD requires compliance within 50 hours time-in-service
after the effective date of this AD instead.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 29 helicopters of U.S.
Registry. Labor rates are estimated at $85 per work-hour. Based on
these numbers, the FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this AD.
    Revising the existing RFM for your helicopter will take about 0.25
work-hour for an estimated cost of $21 per helicopter and $609 for the
U.S. fleet. Installing a placard will take about 0.25 work-hour and
parts cost are a nominal amount, for an estimated cost of $21 per
helicopter and $609 for the U.S. fleet.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on helicopters 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

2021-20-06 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-21744; Docket No. FAA-
2021-0460; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01620-R.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 22,
2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS355E, AS355F,
AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters, certificated in any category, with
a Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison) engine Model 250-C20F
installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 7250, Turbine
section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by multiple fatigue cracks in power turbine
(PT) 3rd stage wheels. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent fatigue
failure of a PT 3rd stage wheel. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in loss of engine power, release of debris
and damage to the helicopter, and loss of control of the helicopter.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this
AD:
    (1) Revise the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your
helicopter by inserting the page applicable to your helicopter model
and version from Appendix 4.A. through D., of Airbus Helicopters
Alert Service Bulletin No. AS355-71.00.21, Revision 1, dated
November 10, 2020 (ASB AS355-71.00.21 Rev 1). Inserting a different
document with information identical to that in Appendix 4.A. through
D., of ASB AS355-71.00.21 Rev 1, as applicable to your helicopter
model and version, is acceptable for compliance with the requirement
of this paragraph. The action required by this paragraph may be
performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private
pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records
showing compliance with this AD in accordance with Sec.  43.9(a)(1)
through (4) and Sec.  91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained
as required by Sec.  91.417, Sec.  121.380, or Sec.  135.439.
    (2) Install a placard in full view of the pilot and co-pilot by
following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of ASB
AS355-71.00.21 Rev 1.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g)(2): Airbus Helicopters service
information refers to a placard as a label.

(h) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits are permitted so long as continuous
engine operation between 71 and 95% N2 is avoided.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send
it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Michael
Hughlett, Aerospace Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort
Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
[email protected].
    (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0266, dated December 8, 2020.
You may view the EASA AD on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2021-0460.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 21, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16572-16574]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6763]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-66601; File No. SR-CME-2012-07]

 Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To
Add Additional Series of Credit Default Index Swaps Available for
Clearing

March 15, 2012.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on March 9, 2012, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (``CME'') filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed
rule change described in Items I, II and III below, which items have
been prepared primarily by CME. CME filed the proposed rule change
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) \3\ of the Act and Rule 19b-4(f)(4)(i)
\4\ thereunder.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(4)(i).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of Terms of Substance of
the Proposed Rule Change

    The text of the proposed rule change is below. Italicized text
indicates additions; bracketed text indicates deletions.
* * * * *
CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. RULEBOOK
    Rule 100--80203--No Change.
    CME Chapter 802 Rules: Appendix I

Appendix 1

                               CDX Indices
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                                                      Termination date
          CDX Index                  Series              (scheduled
                                                        termination)
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CDX North American Investment                   9  20 Dec 2012.
 Grade (CDX.NA.IG).
                               ..................  20 Dec 2014.
                               ..................  20 Dec 2017.
CDX North American Investment                  10  20 Jun 2013.
 Grade (CDX.NA.IG).
                               ..................  20 Jun 2015.
                               ..................  20 Jun 2018.
CDX North American Investment                  11  20 Dec 2011.
 Grade (CDX.NA.IG).
                               ..................  20 Dec 2013.
                               ..................  20 Dec 2015.
                               ..................  20 Dec 2018.
CDX North American Investment                  12  20 Jun 2012.
 Grade (CDX.NA.IG).
                               ..................  20 Jun 2014.
                               ..................  20 Jun 2016.
                               ..................  20 Jun 2019.
CDX North American Investment                  13  20 Dec 2012.
 Grade (CDX.NA.IG).
                               ..................  20 Dec 2014.
                               ..................  20 Dec 2016.
                               ..................  20 Dec 2019.
CDX North American Investment                  14  20 Jun 2013.
 Grade (CDX.NA.IG).
                               ..................  20 Jun 2015.
                               ..................  20 Jun 2017.
                               ..................  20 Jun 2020.
CDX North American Investment                  15  20 Dec 2013.
 Grade (CDX.NA.IG).
                               ..................  20 Dec 2015.
                               ..................  20 Dec 2017.
                               ..................  20 Dec 2020.
CDX North American Investment                  16  20 Jun 2014.
 Grade (CDX.NA.IG).
                               ..................  20 Jun 2016.
                               ..................  20 Jun 2018.
                               ..................  20 Jun 2021.
CDX North American Investment                  17  20 Dec 2014.
 Grade (CDX.NA.IG).
                               ..................  20 Dec 2016.
                               ..................  20 Dec 2018.

                               ..................  20 Dec 2021.
CDX North American Investment                  18  20 Dec 2014.
 Grade (CDX.NA.IG).
                               ..................  20 Dec 2016.
                               ..................  20 Dec 2018.
                               ..................  20 Dec 2021.
CDX North American High Yield                  11  20 Dec 2013.
 (CDX.NA.HY).
CDX North American High Yield                  12  20 Jun 2014.
 (CDX.NA.HY).
CDX North American High Yield                  13  20 Dec 2014.
 (CDX.NA.HY).
CDX North American High Yield                  14  20 Jun 2015.
 (CDX.NA.HY).
CDX North American High Yield                  15  20 Dec 2015.
 (CDX.NA.HY).
CDX North American High Yield                  16  20 Jun 2016.
 (CDX.NA.HY).
CDX North American High Yield                  17  20 Dec 2016.
 (CDX.NA.HY).
CDX North American High Yield                  18  20 Jun 2017.
 (CDX.NA.HY).
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* * * * *
    Rule 80301--End--No change
* * * * *

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, CME included statements
concerning the purpose and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. CME has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B,
and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    CME offers clearing services for certain credit default swap index
products. Currently, CME offers clearing of the Markit CDX North
American Investment Grade Series 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17
and also offers clearing of the Markit CDX North American High Yield
Series 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17.
    The proposed rule changes that are the subject of this filing are
intended to expand CME's Markit CDX North American Investment Grade and
Markit CDX North American High Yield product offerings by incorporating
the upcoming Series 18 for both sets of index products.
    The proposed rule changes that are the subject of this filing
became immediately effective upon filing this proposed rule change with
the Commission. CME notes that it has also certified the proposed rule
changes that are the subject of this filing to its primary regulator
for swaps, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC''). The
text of the CME proposed rule change is included above, with additions
italicized and deletions in brackets.
    The proposed CME rule change merely incorporates one additional
series to CME's existing offering of broad-based Markit CDX North
American Investment Grade and CDX North American High Yield credit
default swaps. As such, the proposed amendments simply effect changes
to an existing service of a registered clearing agency that (1) do not
adversely affect the safeguarding of securities or funds in the custody
or control of the clearing agency or for which it is responsible and
(2) do not significantly affect the respective rights or obligations of
the clearing agency or persons using its clearing agency services.
Therefore, the proposed rule change is therefore properly filed under
Section 19(b)(3)(A) and Rule 19b-4(f)(4)(i) thereunder.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    CME does not believe that the proposed rule change will have any
impact or impose any burden on competition.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    CME has not solicited and does not intend to solicit comments
regarding this proposed rule change. CME has not received any
unsolicited written comments from interested parties.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    The foregoing rule change was filed pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)
of the Act and paragraph (f)(4)(i) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder and
therefore became effective on filing. At any time within sixty days of
the filing of such rule change, the Commission summarily may
temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission
that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest,
for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:
     Electronic comments may be submitted by using the
Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml), or send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File No. SR-CME-2012-07 on the subject line.
     Paper comments should be sent in triplicate to Elizabeth
M. Murphy, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street
NE., Washington, DC, 20549-1090.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CME-2012-07. This
file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the

provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of 10
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of CME and on CME's Web
site at http://www.cmegroup.com/market-regulation/files/SEC_19b-4_x12-07x.pdf. All comments received will be posted without change; the
Commission does not edit personal identifying information from
submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make
available publicly.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CME-2012-07 and
should be submitted on or before April 11, 2012.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\5\
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    \5\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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