[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 152 (Tuesday, August 7, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38691-38692]
[FR Doc No: 2018-16879]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0210; FRL-9981-54]

Problem Formulations for the Risk Evaluations To Be Conducted for
the First Ten Chemical Substances Under the Toxic Substances Control
Act, and Application of Systematic Review in TSCA Risk Evaluations;
Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of June 11, 2018,
opening a comment period on problem formulations for the risk
evaluations to be conducted for the first ten chemical substances
listed in Table 1, along with a document entitled Application of
Systematic Review in TSCA Risk Evaluations. This document extends the
close of the comment period on the problem formulations for an
additional 21 days, from July 26, 2018 to August 16, 2018. This comment
period is being extended in response to requests received by the
Agency. The Agency is also taking comments on the document entitled
Application of Systematic Review in TSCA Risk Evaluations in
conjunction with this comment period and not through a separate comment
period. The systematic review document includes a structured process of
identifying, evaluating and integrating evidence for both the hazard
and exposure assessments developed during the TSCA risk evaluation
process. This document may be revised periodically. EPA welcomes public
input on the document.

DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) numbers
identified in Table 1, must be received on or before August 16, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in
the Federal Register document of June 11, 2018 (83 FR 26998) (FRL-9978-
40).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    For technical information on the Problem Formulation documents
contact: Christina Motilall, Risk Assessment Division, Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 564-1287; email address: [email protected].
    For technical information on Application of Systematic Review in
TSCA Risk Evaluations contact: Iris Camacho, Risk Assessment Division,
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address: [email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill,
422 South Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202)
554-1404; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document extends the public comment
period for certain chemicals established in the Federal Register
document of June 11, 2018 (83 FR 26998) (FRL- 9978-40). In that
document, a public comment period opened on EPA's problem formulation
documents for the first 10 chemical substances undergoing risk
evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in Table 1 and
the document entitled Application of Systematic Review in TSCA Risk
Evaluations. EPA is hereby further extending the comment period for the
problem formulation, and the document entitled Application of
Systematic Review in TSCA Risk Evaluations, which was set to end on
July 26, 2018, to August 16, 2018.

    Although the comment periods will end on August 16, 2018, EPA will
try to consider any additional comments received after this date.
However, given the need to peer review the draft risk evaluations, the
peer reviewers may not receive public comments submitted late. There
will be an additional comment period following the publication of each
of the draft risk evaluations.

                                Table 1--Chemicals With Extended Comment Periods
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            Chemical name                              Docket ID No.                        Agency contact
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Asbestos.............................  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0736                          Robert Courtnage,
                                                                                [email protected],
<PHONE_NUMBER>.
1-Bromopropane.......................  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0741                          Ana Corado,
                                                                                [email protected], 202-
                                                                                564-0140.
1,4-Dioxane..........................  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0723                          Cindy Wheeler,
                                                                                [email protected],
<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Carbon Tetrachloride.................  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0733                          Stephanie Jarmul,
                                                                                [email protected],
<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster       EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0735                          Sue Slotnick,
 (HBCD).                                                                               [email protected], 202-
                                                                                566-1973.
Methylene Chloride...................  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0742                          Ana Corado,
                                                                                [email protected], 202-
                                                                                564-0140.
N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP)............  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0743                          Ana Corado,
                                                                                [email protected], 202-
                                                                                564-0140.
Pigment Violet 29 (Anthra[2,1,9-       EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0725                          Hannah Braun,
 def:6,5,10-d'e'f'] diisoquinoline-                                                    [email protected], 202-
 1,3,8,10(2H,9H)-tetrone).                                                             564-5614.
Tetrachloroethylene (also known as     EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0732                          Tyler Lloyd,
 perchloroethylene).                                                                   [email protected], 202-
                                                                                564-4016.
Trichloroethylene (TCE)..............  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0737                          Toni Krasnic,
                                                                                [email protected], 202-
                                                                                564-0984.
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    To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the
detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register
document of June 11, 2018. If you have questions on individual
chemicals, consult the person listed in Table 1.

    Authority:  15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: July 25, 2018.
Jeffery T. Morris,
Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Office of Chemical
Safety and Pollution Prevention.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 24, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 47266-47268]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 139

[Docket No.: FAA-2010-0997; Notice No. 16-04]
RIN 2120-AJ38

Safety Management System for Certificated Airports

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening
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SUMMARY: This action reopens the comment period for the Safety
Management System for Certificated Airports SNPRM published July 14,
2016. In the SNPRM, the FAA proposed to amend certain requirements
included in the notice of proposed rulemaking published on October 7,
2010. Most notably, the FAA revised the proposed applicability of the
rule so that a Safety Management System (SMS) is only required for a
certificated airport classified as a small, medium, or large hub
airport in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems; serving
international air traffic; or having more than 100,000 total annual
operations. The FAA also proposed changes that would extend the
implementation period from 18 to 24 months; require submission of an
implementation plan within 12 months instead of 6 months of the
effective date of the final rule; modify the training requirements;

ensure consistency among various FAA SMS initiatives, and reduce the
implementation burden.

DATES: The comment period for the SNPRM published on July 14, 2016 (81
FR 45872) closed on September 12, 2016, and is reopened until September
23, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by docket number FAA-2010-
0997 using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking 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: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which you can review at http://www.dot.gov/privacy.
    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: Brent Hart, ARM-200, Office of
Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue
SW, Washington, DC 20591, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: See the ``Additional Information'' section
for information on how to comment on this proposal and how the FAA will
handle comments received. The ``Additional Information'' section also
contains related information about the docket, privacy, the handling of
proprietary or confidential business information. In addition, there is
information on obtaining copies of related rulemaking documents.

Background

    On October 7, 2010, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled ``Safety Management System
for Certificated Airports'' (75 FR 62008). The NPRM proposed to require
all part 139 certificate holders to establish a Safety Management
System (SMS) for the entire airfield environment, including movement
and non-movement areas, to improve safety at airports hosting air
carrier operations.
    While reviewing the comments on the NPRM, the FAA reevaluated
whether requiring an SMS at all part 139 certificated airports was
appropriate. As part of the re-evaluation, the FAA assessed various
combinations of criteria that could trigger the requirement to
implement SMS and to maximize safety benefits in the least burdensome
manner.
    On July 14, 2016, the FAA published an SNPRM titled ``Safety
Management System for Certificated Airports'' (81 FR 45872). The SNPRM
revised the proposed triggers for implementing SMS and proposed the
FAA's preferred alternative, which is to require SMS at airports that
(a) are large, medium, or small hubs; (b) serve international air
traffic; or (c) have more than 100,000 total annual operations. The FAA
also revised the proposed implementation schedule to extend the
implementation period from 18 months to 24 months and require the
submission of an Implementation Plan within 12 months (instead of 6
months) from the effective date of the rule. The SNPRM clarified the
training requirements and revised certain definitions to ensure
consistency--when deemed appropriate--among various FAA SMS
initiatives.
    The SNPRM comment period closed on September 12, 2016. The FAA
received 38 comments on the SNPRM. Although most commenters were
certificate holders, some were air carriers, consultants, academia, and
individuals. Additionally, the following industry associations
submitted comments: Airlines for America, Airports Council
International-North America, American Association of Airport
Executives, Helicopter Association International, and the National
Business Aviation Association. The comments primarily addressed the
following areas of the proposal:
     Applicability;
     Implementation;
     Non-movement area;
     Data protection;
     Safety reporting and interoperability;
     Training and orientation;
     Accountable executive;
     Definitions; and
     Miscellaneous topics.

Reopening of Comment Period

    As a result of the time that has passed since the close of the
SNPRM comment period, the FAA has determined that it is appropriate to
solicit comments on any new information or data that has come to light
since the close of the comment period. Accordingly, the FAA is
reopening the comment period for the SNPRM published at 81 FR 45872,
for 30 days, until September 23, 2021 for the aforementioned limited
purpose.
    The most helpful comments provide only data and information that
was not previously submitted to the rulemaking docket, reference a
specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should send only one
copy of written comments, or if comments are filed electronically,
commenters should submit only one time.

Additional Information

    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as
well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The agency may change this proposal in
light of the comments it receives.
    Confidential Business Information (CBI) is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by
its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552),
CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to
this SNPRM contain commercial or financial information that is
customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and
that is relevant or responsive to this SNPRM, it is important that you
clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page
of your submission containing CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat
such marked submissions as

confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this SNPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to
James Schroeder, Airports Safety & Operations Division, AAS-300, Office
of Airports, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue
SW, Washington, DC 20591-0001; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Any
commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated
as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of rulemaking documents may be obtained from the
internet by--
    1. Searching the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov;
    2. Visiting the FAA's Regulations and Policies web page at
www.faa.gov/regulations_policies; or
    3. Accessing the Government Publishing Office's web page at
www.GovInfo.gov.
    Copies may also be obtained by sending a request to the Federal
Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Commenters must identify the docket or notice number of this
rulemaking.
    All documents the FAA considered in developing this proposed rule,
including economic analyses and technical reports, may be accessed from
the internet through the Federal eRulemaking Portal referenced in item
(1) above.

    Issued under authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a),
and 44703 in Washington, DC, on August 13, 2021.
Timothy R. Adams,
Acting Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking.
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[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 60793-60794]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0537; Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-38]

Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Edgeley, ND

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Edgeley,
ND. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Edgeley Municipal Airport. The
FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for SIAPs at the airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 24, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. You
must identify the docket number FAA-2014-0537/Airspace Docket No. 13-
AGL-38, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments
through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the
public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any
final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket
Office (telephone 1-800-647-5527), is on the ground floor of the
building at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul Garza, Jr., Central Service
Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration,
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone:
817-321-7654.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in
triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2014-0537/
Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-38.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped
and returned to the commenter.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Central Service Center, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking<PHONE_NUMBER>, to
request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.

The Proposal

    This action proposes to amend Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR), Part 71 by establishing Class E airspace extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Edgeley
Municipal Airport, Edgeley, ND, to accommodate new standard instrument
approach procedures. Controlled airspace is needed for the safety and
management of IFR operations at the airport.
    Class E airspace areas are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order
7400.9Y, dated August 6, 2014 and effective September 15, 2014, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace
designation listed in this document would be published subsequently in
the Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore, (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 describes
the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would establish controlled airspace at Edgeley Municipal Airport,
Edgeley, ND.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

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

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

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

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

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014 and
effective September 15, 2014, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

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AGL ND E5 Edgeley, ND [New]

Edgeley Municipal Airport, ND
    (Lat. 46[deg]20'59'' N., long. 098[deg]44'06'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Edgeley Municipal Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on September 29, 2014.
Robert W. Beck,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0127; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-161-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER
series airplanes; Model 757 airplanes; and Model 767 airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports of latently failed motor operated
valve (MOV) actuators of the fuel shutoff valves. This proposed AD
would require replacing certain MOV actuators of the fuel shutoff
valves for the left and right engines (all airplanes) and of the
auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel shutoff valve (Model 757 and Model 767
airplanes); and revising the maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate certain airworthiness limitations (AWLs). We
are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 24, 2017.

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 Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It
is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0127.

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-2017-
0127; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6499; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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-2017-0127;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-161-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received reports of latently failed MOV actuators of the
fuel shutoff valves, due to the design of the valve actuator,
discovered during fuel filter or engine replacement. The MOV actuator
failed to close the valve when commanded and failed to indicate the
failure to close the valve. Certain component failure modes within the
MOV actuator could result in simultaneous loss of valve control and
indication. A latent failure of the MOV actuator for the engine or APU
fuel shutoff valve could result in the inability to shut off fuel to
the engine or the APU, and in case of certain engine or APU fires,
could result in structural failure.

Related ADs

    We recognize there are requirements in AD 2008-06-03, Amendment 39-
15415 (73 FR 13081, March 12, 2008), and AD 2009-22-13, Amendment 39-
16066 (74 FR 55755, October 29, 2009), that might appear to conflict
with the requirements of this proposed AD. However, alternative methods
of compliance (AMOCs) have already been issued for those ADs to allow
installation of the MOV actuators that are required for compliance with
this proposed AD. Those AMOCs preclude any potential conflicts between
ADs. No new AMOC is needed for this proposed AD regarding this issue.
    AD 2015-21-09, Amendment 39-18302 (80 FR 65121, October 26, 2015)
(``AD 2015-21-09''), which applies to Model 767 airplanes, was prompted
by reports of latently failed MOV actuators of the fuel shutoff valves
discovered during fuel filter replacement. AD 2015-21-09 requires
revising the maintenance or inspection program to include new AWLs.
    AD 2015-19-04, Amendment 39-18267 (80 FR 55505, September 16,
2015), which applies to Model 757 airplanes was prompted by reports of

latently failed MOV actuators of the fuel shutoff valves discovered
during fuel filter replacement. This AD requires revising the
maintenance or inspection program to include new AWLs.
    AD 2015-21-10, Amendment 39-18303 (80 FR 65130, October 26, 2015),
which applies to Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER
series airplanes was prompted by reports of latently failed MOV
actuators of the fuel shutoff valves discovered during fuel filter
replacement. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection
program to include a new AWL.
    AD 2016-04-20, Amendment 39-18414 (81 FR 10460, March 1, 2016)
(``AD 2016-04-20''), which applies to Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800,
-900, and -900ER series airplanes, Model 757 airplanes, Model 767
airplanes, and Model 777 airplanes, resulted from fuel system reviews
conducted by the manufacturer. This AD requires an inspection to
determine if certain MOV actuators for the fuel tanks or fuel feed
system are installed on the airplane, and replacement of any affected
actuators.

Airworthiness Limitations Based on Type Design

    The FAA recently became aware of an issue related to the
applicability of ADs that require incorporation of the Airworthiness
Limitations section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness (ICA) into an operator's maintenance or inspection
program.
    U.S. operators must operate their airplanes in an airworthy
condition, in accordance with 14 CFR 91.7(a). Included in this
obligation is the requirement to perform any maintenance or inspections
specified in the ALS, and in accordance with the ALS as specified in 14
CFR 43.16 and 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been approved by the
FAA.
    When a type certificate is issued for a type design, the specific
ALS, including its revision level, is part of that type design, as
specified in 14 CFR 21.31(c).
    The sum effect of these operational and maintenance requirements is
an obligation to comply with the ALS revision defined in the type
design referenced in the manufacturer's conformity statement. This
obligation may introduce a conflict with an AD if the AD requires a
specific ALS revision for new airplanes that are delivered with a later
ALS revision as part of their type design.
    The FAA has approved AMOCs that allow operators to incorporate the
most recent ALS revision into their maintenance/inspection programs, in
lieu of the ALS revision required by the AD. This enables the operator
to comply with both the AD and the type design.
    However, compliance with AMOCs is normally optional, and we
recently became aware that some operators choose to retain the AD-
mandated ALS revision in their fleet-wide maintenance/inspection
programs, including those for new airplanes delivered with later ALS
revisions, to help standardize the maintenance of the fleet. To ensure
that operators comply with the applicable ALS revision for newly
delivered airplanes containing a later revision than that specified in
an AD, we plan to mandate the latest ALS revision as of the effective
date of an AD, if we are to mandate a specific ALS revision, and limit
the applicability of such AD actions to those airplanes to which the
latest or earlier ALS revisions are applicable as of the effective date
of that AD.
    This proposed AD therefore mandates the latest ALS revision as of
the effective date of the AD for Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -
900, and -900ER series airplanes, Model 757 airplanes, and Model 767
airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original
export certificate of airworthiness that was issued on or before the
effective date of this proposed AD. Operators of airplanes with an
original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued after that date must comply with the airworthiness
limitations specified as part of the approved type design.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed the following service information.
     Boeing Service Bulletin 737-28-1314, dated November 17,
2014. This service information describes procedures for installing new
MOV actuators of the fuel shutoff valves for the left and right
engines. This document is distinct since it applies to Model 737-600, -
700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes and describes
installing new MOV actuators.
     Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Special Compliance
Items/Airworthiness Limitations, D626A001-9-04, dated September 2016.
This service information describes AWLs for fuel tank ignition
prevention. This document is distinct since it applies to Model 737-
600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes and describes
AWLs.
     Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-28-0138,
dated May 18, 2016. This service information describes procedures for
installing new MOV actuators of the fuel shutoff valves for the left
and right engines, and of the APU fuel shutoff valve. This document is
distinct since it applies to Model 757 airplanes and describes
installing new MOV actuators.
     Boeing 757 Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document,
Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) And Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D622N001-9, dated July 2016. This
service information describes AWLs for fuel tank ignition prevention.
This document is distinct since it applies to Model 757 airplanes and
describes AWLs.
     Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28-0115, Revision 1, dated
June 2, 2016. This service information describes procedures for
installing new MOV actuators of the fuel shutoff valves for the left
and right engines, and of the APU fuel shutoff valve. This document is
distinct since it applies to Model 767 airplanes and describes
installing new MOV actuators.
     Boeing 767 Special Compliance Items/Airworthiness
Limitations, D622T001-9-04, dated June 2016. This service information
describes AWLs for fuel tank ignition prevention. This document is
distinct since it applies to Model 767 airplanes and describes AWLs.
    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

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type
designs.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously, except as discussed
under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service
Information.'' For information on the procedures and compliance times,
see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0127.
    This proposed AD also requires revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and
Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) described in
the ALS of the ICA. Compliance with these

actions and CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that
have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas
addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation,
to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval of
an AMOC according to paragraph (l) of this proposed AD. The request
should include a description of changes to the required inspections
that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 2,557 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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            Action                Labor cost        Parts cost       Cost per  product   Cost on U.S.  operators
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Inspection and replacement     Up to 6 work-    Up to $12,000.....  Up to $12,510.....  Up to $18,014,400.
 Boeing 737 (1,440 airplanes).  hours x $85
                                per hour = Up
                                to $510.
Inspection and replacement     Up to 9 work-    Up to $18,000.....  Up to $18,765.....  Up to $12,666,375.
 Boeing 757 (675 airplanes).    hours x $85
                                per hour = Up
                                to $765.
Inspection and replacement     Up to 9 work-    Up to $18,000.....  Up to $18,765.....  Up to $8,294,130.
 Boeing 767 (442 airplanes).    hours x $85
                                per hour = Up
                                to $765.
Maintenance or inspection      1 work-hour x    $0................  $85...............  $217,345.
 program revision (2,557        $85 per hour =
 airplanes).                    $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We 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

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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):

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0127; Directorate Identifier
2016-NM-161-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 24, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in
any category.
    (1) Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series
airplanes.
    (2) Model 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes.
    (3) Model 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28; Fuel.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of latently failed motor
operated valve (MOV) actuators of the fuel shutoff valves. We are
issuing this AD to prevent a latent failure of the actuator for the
engine or auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel shutoff valves, which
could result in the inability to shut off fuel to the engine or the
APU, and in case of certain engine or APU fires, could result in
structural failure.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection to Determine Part Number (P/N)

    (1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD:
Within 8 years after the effective date of this AD, do an inspection
to determine the part numbers of the MOV actuators of the fuel
shutoff valves for the left and right engines, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-28-
1314, dated November 17, 2014. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number
of the MOV actuator at each location can be conclusively determined
from that review.
    (2) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3) of
this AD: Within 8 years after the effective date of this AD, do an
inspection to determine the part numbers of the MOV actuators of the
fuel shutoff valves for the left and right engines, and of the APU
fuel shutoff valve, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-28-
0138, dated May 18, 2016; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28-0115,
Revision 1, dated June 2, 2016 (``SB 767-28-0115 R1''); as

applicable. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable
in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the MOV actuator at
each location can be conclusively determined from that review.

(h) Replacement

    (1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, if,
during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, any
MOV actuator of the fuel shutoff valves for the left and right
engines having P/N MA20A2027, or P/N MA30A1001 (Boeing P/N S343T003-
56, or P/N S343T003-66), is found: Within 8 years after the
effective date of this AD, replace each affected MOV actuator with
an MOV actuator having P/N MA30A1017 (Boeing P/N S343T003-76), in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-28-1314, dated November 17, 2014.
    Note 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: If, during the inspection
required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, any MOV actuator of the
fuel shutoff valve for the left or right engines having P/N
MA20A1001-1 (Boeing P/N S343T003-39) is found, the Accomplishment
Instructions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-28-1314, dated
November 17, 2014, for replacing MOV actuators having P/N S343T003-
66 or P/N S343T003-56 can be used for replacing MOV actuators having
P/N MA20A1001-1 (Boeing P/N S343T003-39).
    (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, if,
during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, any
MOV actuator of the fuel shutoff valves for the left and right
engines, or of the APU fuel shutoff valve having P/N MA20A2027, or
P/N MA30A1001 (Boeing P/N S343T003-56 or P/N S343T003-66) is found:
Within 8 years after the effective date of this AD, replace each
affected MOV actuator with an MOV actuator having P/N MA30A1017
(Boeing P/N S343T003-76), in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-28-
0138, dated May 18, 2016.
    Note 2 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: If, during the inspection
required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, any MOV actuator of the
fuel shutoff valve for the left or right engines, or of the APU fuel
shutoff valve having P/N MA20A1001-1 (Boeing P/N S343T003-39) is
found, the Accomplishment Instructions specified in Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 757-28-0138, dated May 18, 2016, for
replacing MOV actuators having P/N S343T003-66 or P/N S343T003-56
can be used for replacing MOV actuators having P/N MA20A1001-1
(Boeing P/N S343T003-39).
    (3) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(3) of this AD, if,
during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, any
MOV actuator of the fuel shutoff valves for the left and right
engines, or of the APU fuel shutoff valve having P/N MA20A2027 or P/
N MA30A1001 (Boeing P/N S343T003-56 or P/N S343T003-66) is found:
Within 8 years after the effective date of this AD, replace each
affected MOV actuator with an MOV actuator having P/N MA30A1017
(Boeing P/N S343T003-76), in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of SB 767-28-0115 R1.
    Note 3 to paragraph (h)(3) of this AD: If, during the inspection
required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, any MOV actuator of the
fuel shutoff valve for the left or right engines, or of the APU fuel
shutoff valve having P/N MA20A1001-1 (Boeing P/N S343T003-39) is
found, the Accomplishment Instructions specified in SB 767-28-0115
R1, for replacing MOV actuators having P/N S343T003-66 or P/N
S343T003-56 can be used for replacing MOV actuators having P/N
MA20A1001-1 (Boeing P/N S343T003-39).

(i) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

    (1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD with
an original certificate of airworthiness or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the effective date
of this AD: Prior to or concurrently with the actions required by
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD or within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever is later, revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to add the airworthiness
limitations (AWLs) specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii),
and (i)(1)(iii) of this AD. The initial compliance time for
accomplishing the actions required by AWL No. 28-AWL-24 is within 6
years from the previous inspection.
    (i) AWL No. 28-AWL-21, MOV Actuator--Lightning and Fault Current
Protection Electrical Bond, as specified in Boeing 737-600/700/700C/
800/900/900ER Special Compliance Items/Airworthiness Limitations,
D626A001-9-04, dated September 2016.
    (ii) AWL No. 28-AWL-22, MOV Actuator--Electrical Design Feature,
as specified in Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/900ER Special
Compliance Items/Airworthiness Limitations, D626A001-9-04, dated
September 2016.
    (iii) AWL No. 28-AWL-24, Valve MOV Actuator--Lightning and Fault
Current Protection Electrical Bond, as specified in Boeing 737-600/
700/700C/800/900/900ER Special Compliance Items/Airworthiness
Limitations, D626A001-9-04, dated September 2016.
    (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD:
Prior to or concurrently with the actions required by paragraph
(h)(2) of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to add the AWLs specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i),
(i)(2)(ii), and (i)(2)(iii) of this AD. The initial compliance time
for accomplishing the actions required by AWL No. 28-AWL-25 is
within 6 years from the previous inspection.
    (i) AWL No. 28-AWL-23, Motor Operated Valve (MOV) Actuator--
Lightning and Fault Current Protection Electrical Bond, as specified
in Boeing 757 Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document, Section 9,
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) And Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs), D622N001-9, dated July 2016.
    (ii) AWL No. 28-AWL-24, Motor Operated Valve (MOV) Actuator--
Electrical Design Feature, as specified in Boeing 757 Maintenance
Planning Data (MPD) Document, Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) And Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D622N001-
9, dated July 2016.
    (iii) AWL No. 28-AWL-25, Motor Operated Valve (MOV) Actuator--
Lightning and Fault Current Protection Electrical Bond, as specified
in Boeing 757 Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document, Section 9,
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) And Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs), D622N001-9, dated July 2016.
    (3) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(3) of this AD with
an original certificate of airworthiness or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the effective date
of this AD: Prior to or concurrently with the actions required by
paragraph (h)(3) of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to add the AWLs specified in paragraphs
(i)(3)(i) and (i)(3)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) AWL No. 28-AWL-23, Motor Operated Valve (MOV) Actuator--
Lightning and Fault Current Protection Electrical Bond, as specified
in Boeing 767 Special Compliance Items/Airworthiness Limitations,
D622T001-9-04, dated June 2016.
    (ii) AWL No. 28-AWL-24, Motor Operated Valve (MOV) Actuator--
Electrical Design Feature, as specified in Boeing 767 Special
Compliance Items/Airworthiness Limitations, D622T001-9-04, dated
June 2016.

(j) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may replace a MOV
actuator having P/N MA30A1017 (Boeing P/N S343T003-76) with an MOV
actuator having P/N MA20A2027 or P/N MA30A1001 (Boeing P/N S343T003-
56 or P/N S343T003-66) for the fuel shutoff valves for airplanes
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, and
for the APU fuel shutoff valve for airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3) of this AD.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g)(2) or (h)(3) of this AD, as applicable, if those
actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28-0115, dated September 10, 2015.
    (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD with
an original certificate of airworthiness or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the effective date
of this AD, this paragraph provides credit for the actions specified
in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Boeing 737-600/700/700C/
800/900/900ER Special Compliance Items/Airworthiness Limitations,
D626A001-9-04, dated July 2016; or Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800/900/
900ER Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document, Section 9,
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs), D626A001-CMR, Revision April 2016; Revision
January 2015; Revision November 2014; or Revision October 2014.
    (3) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD,
this paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Boeing 757 Maintenance Planning
Data (MPD) Document, Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs),
and Certification

Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D622N001-9, Revision January 2016.
    (4) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(3) of this AD with
an original certificate of airworthiness or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the effective date
of this AD, this paragraph provides credit for the actions specified
in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Boeing 767 Special
Compliance Items/Airworthiness Limitations, D622T001-9-04, Revision
May 2016 R1; Revision May 2016; Revision March 2016; or Revision
July 2015.
    (5) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(3) of this AD with
an original certificate of airworthiness or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the effective date
of this AD, this paragraph provides credit for the actions specified
in paragraph (i)(3)(ii) of this AD if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Boeing 767 Special
Compliance Items/Airworthiness Limitations, D622T001-9-04, Revision
October 2014.

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the
repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs
(l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) of this AD apply.
    (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the
RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is
required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and
identified figures.
    (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.

(m) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Tak Kobayashi,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle ACO,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 28, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-04561 Filed 3-8-17; 8:45 am]
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