ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 52 and 97

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0491; FRL- ]

[RIN 2060-AR01]

Inclusion ofFederal Implementation Plans for Iowa, Kansas, Michigan,
Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin in the Federal Implementation Plans to
Reduce Interstate Transport of Ozone

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule. (supplemental).

SUMMARY: In this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPR), EPA
is providing an opportunity for public comment on our conclusion that
emissions from Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin
significantly contribute to downwind nonattainment or interfere with
maintenance of the 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS)in other states, and the related conclusion that these six states
should be covered by the ozone season NOx program created.  EPA is also
proposing Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) to address a) the
emissions identified as significantly contributing to nonattainment and
interference with maintenance and b) the transport requirements with
respect to the relevant NAAQS.  EPA is proposing to implement the ozone
season NOx program in the Transport Rule (Federal Implementation Plans
to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone).)
as the FIPs for Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and
Wisconsin to address the emissions identified as significantly
contributing to nonattainment or interfering with maintenance with
respect to the 1997 ozone NAAQS.  In addition, this notice identifies
the ozone season NOx budgets, associated variability limits, and
allowance allocations that would be used for each state if EPA takes
final action to include the named states in the Transport Rule ozone
season NOx program. finalizes the FIPs proposed here.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 822, 2011.

 A public hearing, if requested, will be held in Room 4128 at USEPA West
(EPA West) [Old Customs Building], 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20004 on July 21, 2011, beginning at 9:00 a.m.  If a
public hearing is requested, the comment period will remain open until
August 22, 2011.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions concerning today's action
should be addressed to Ms. Doris Price, Clean Air Markets Division,
Office of Atmospheric Programs, Mail Code 6204J, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460;
telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing, if requested, will be held in

Washington D.C. Room 4128 at USEPA West (EPA West) [Old Customs
Building], 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004 on July
21, 2011, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

If you wish to request a hearing and present testimony or attend the
hearing, you should notify, on or before

 July 14, 2011, Ms. Doris Price, Clean Air Markets Division, Office of
Atmospheric Programs, Mail Code 6204J, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:
(202) 343-9067; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes each.
The hearing will be strictly limited to the subject matter of the
proposal, the scope of which is discussed below. Any member of the
public may file a written statement by the close of the comment period.

Written statements (duplicate copies preferred) should be submitted to
Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2009–0491, at the address listed above
for submitted comments. The hearing location and schedule, including
lists of speakers, will be posted on EPA's webpage at
http://www.epa.gov/airtransport.

A verbatim transcript of the hearing and written statements will be made
available for copying during normal working hours at the Office of Air
and Radiation Docket and Information Center at the address listed for
inspection for documents.

Information Center at the address listed for inspection for

documents.

If no requests for a public hearing are received by

 close of business on July 14, 2011, a hearing will not be held and this
announcement will be made on the webpage at the address shown above.

Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

The following are abbreviations of terms used in this SNPR:

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

EGU Electric Generating Unit

FIP Federal Implementation Plan

FR Federal Register

EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

ICR Information Collection Request

NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards

NODA  Notice of Data Availability

NOXNOx Nitrogen Oxides

SIP State Implementation Plan

OMB Office of Management and Budget

PM2.5 Fine Particulate Matter, Less Than 2.5 Micrometers

PM Particulate Matter

RIA Regulatory Impact Analysis

SNPR Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

SO2 Sulfur Dioxide

TSD Technical Support Document

Outline

  Today’s Proposal

EPA’s Authority for this Rule

Application of Methodologies to Identify Nonattainment and Maintenance
Receptors and to Determine Significant Contribution and Interference
with Maintenance

Missouri

Iowa

Wisconsin

Michigan

Kansas

Oklahoma

Ozone Season NOx Emission Budgets for Six States

Allowance Allocations

Allocation of Allowances to Covered Units in Each of the Six States

Implementation

Expected Effects of the Proposed Action

Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive
Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review

Paperwork Reduction Act

Regulatory Flexibility Act

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

Executive Order 13132: Federalism

Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination

with Indian Tribal Governments

Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children from

Environmental Health and Safety Risks

Executive Order 13211: Actions That Significantly

Affect Energy Supply, Distribution or Use

National Technology Transfer Advancement Act

Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions to Address

 Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income
Populations

Appendix A: Proposed Unit-Level Ozone Season NOx Allowance Allocations
to Existing Units in Six States

I. Today’s Proposal

In this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPR), EPA is
providing an opportunity for public comment on  its conclusion that
Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin significantly
contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of the 1997
ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in other states,
and the related conclusion that these six states should be covered by
the Transport Rule ozone season NOX  program.  In addition, this notice
identifies the ozone season NOX budgets, associated variability limits,
and allowance allocations that would be used for each state if EPA takes
final action to include the named states in the Transport Rule ozone
season NOX program.  Note that EPA is not taking comment on or reopening
any aspect of the final Transport Rule through this notice..

EPA is taking action,In addition, EPA is proposing FIPs to address the
transport requirements of the relevant NAAQS using programs created in
the Transport Rule that is being finalized simultaneously with this
proposal,. EPA is proposing to finalizeimplement the ozone season NOX
emission reduction requirements for 20 covered states in a final rule
entitled Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of
Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone, which was proposed on July 6, 2010.
In that final rule, EPA is also finalizing annual NOx and annual SO2
state emission reduction requirements to eliminate significant
contribution to nonattainment and interference with maintenance for the
annual (1997) fine particulate NAAQS and the 2006 24-hour fine
particulate NAAQS.

This action proposes the inclusion of six additional states (program in
the Transport Rule as the FIPs for Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri,
Oklahoma, and Wisconsin) in the Transport Rule ozone season NOX program.
 Analyses conducted by EPA for  to address the emissions identified as
significantly contributing to nonattainment or interfering with
maintenance with respect to the 1997 ozone NAAQS.

 In the final Transport Rule demonstrate that these six states, EPA
identified and finalized FIPs for 20 states with emissions that
significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance
of the 1997 ozone NAAQS in another state.

The modeling for the final Transport Rule identifies two, 18 states with
emissions that significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere
with maintenance areas forof the 1997 ozoneannual PM2.5 NAAQS that were
not identified in the proposal: Allegan County, MI and Harford County
(near Baltimore), MD.  Five of the states covered in this SNPR are
linked only to these newly identified ozone maintenance receptors.
Consequently, if EPA had not identified these receptors as ozone
maintenance receptors, the states would not be covered by the Transport
Rule ozone season NOX program.  These five states are Iowa, Kansas,
Oklahoma, and Wisconsin (all linked only to Allegan County) and Michigan
(linked only to Harford County). The sixth state, Missouri, is linked to
Harris County, TX, Brazoria County, TX, and Allegan County, MI.

Three of these states (Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin) were not included
in the proposed Transport Rule ozone season NOx program.  The modeling
for the final Transport Rule demonstrates, and 21 states with emissions
that these three states significantly contribute to nonattainment or
interfere with maintenance for the 1997 ozone NAAQS in another state.
EPA is taking comment on whether the final methodologies for determining
if a state significantly contributessignificantly contribute to
nonattainment or interferesinterfere with maintenance has been correctly
applied to Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin
with respect toof the 1997 ozone2006 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS.

 In this notice, EPA is proposing to include the six states identified
above in the Transport Rule ozone season NOX program.   Five of the six
states covered by this proposal -- Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and
Wisconsin -- are included in the final Transport Rule for PM2.5 but not
for ozone. The sixth state, Oklahoma, is not currently included in any
part of the final Transport Rule. In this notice, EPA is taking comment
only on its conclusions with respect to the inclusion of these
individual states in the ozone season NOx program as specifically
described below.

In this notice, EPA is taking comment only on a)its conclusions that the
six states identified above have emissions that significant contribute
to nonattainment and interfere with maintenance of the 1997 ozone NAAQS,
and b)its decision to use the final Transport Rule programs as the FIPs
to address these emissions in the six states.

In this notice, EPA is not taking comment on any aspect of the final
Transport Rule, including any aspect of the methodology used to identify
receptors for nonattainment; the methodology used to identify receptors
for maintenance; the methodology used to identify any specific state’s
significant contribution and interference with maintenance; the
methodologies used to establish state budgets, variability limits, and
state assurance levels; or the methodologies used to allocate allowances
to existing units, to establish new unit set-asides and Indian country
new unit set-asides, or to allocate allowances in these set-asides. EPA
provided an adequate opportunity for public comment on all of these
issues during the comment period for the proposed Transport Rule and
during the comment periods for the associated Notices of Data
Availability (NODAs). EPA received numerous comments on the proposed
Transport Rule and on the associated NODAs and considered all comments
received during the comment periods for these actions before finalizing
the Transport Rule.

EPA is also not taking comment on the emissions inventories used for the
final Transport Rule modeling, including the emissions inventories for
the six states identified above.  EPA provided ample opportunity for
comment on these inventories during the comment period for the proposed
Transport Rule and the comment periods for the NODAs associated with
that proposal.  Inventories for all states included in the modeling
domain were made available for public comment during that process.  EPA
made numerous changes to these inventories in response to public
comments.  Furthermore, the public had an incentive to comment on the
inventories for these six states, not only because these inventories
affect the modeling for all states in the modeling domain, but also
because EPA was proposing to include all six states in at least one of
the Transport Rule trading programs and the inventories were used for
allocating the existing-unit portion of state emissions
budgetsallowances to covered units.  The three states covered by this
SNPR that were not included  EPA proposed to include Kansas and Michigan
in the ozone -season programNOX, annual NOx, and annual SO2 programs,
proposed to include Oklahoma in the ozone-season NOX program, and
proposed Transport Rule (to include Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin) were
covered for in the annual PM2.5  programNOx and annual SO2 programs.
Commenters therefore had reason to look closely at the unit and NOxall
of the emissions data for all six states that EPA made available in the
proposal and the NODAs.

A.

A. EPA’s Authority for this Rule

The statutory authority for this action is provided by the CAA, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et. seq.  Section 110(a)(2)(D) of the CAA,
often referred to as the “good neighbor” provision of the Act,
requires states to prohibit certain emissions because of their impact on
air quality in downwind states.  Specifically, it requires all states,
within 3 years of promulgation of a new or revised NAAQS, to submit SIPs
that prohibit certain emissions of air pollutants because of the impact
they would have on air quality in other states.  42 U.S.C. §
7410(a)(2)(D).  Section 301(a)(1) of the CAA gives the Administrator of
EPA general authority to prescribe such regulations as are necessary to
carry out her functions under the Act.  42 U.S.C. § 7601(a)(1).
Section 110(c)(1) requires the Administrator to promulgate a FIP at any
time within 2 years after the Administrator a)finds that a state has
failed to make a required SIP submission or that such a submission is
incomplete, or b) disapproves a SIP submission, unless the state
corrects the deficiency and the Administrator approves the SIP
revision,.  42 U.S.C. § 7410(c)(1).  Tribes are not required to submit
state implementation plans.  However, as explained in EPA’s
regulations outlining Tribal Clean Air Act authority, EPA is authorized
to promulgate FIPs for Indian country as necessary or appropriate to
protect air quality if a tribe does not submit and get EPA approval of
an implementation plan.  See 40 CFR 49.11(a).

For each FIP in this rule, except the FIP for Kansas, EPA either has
found that the state has failed to make a required 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I)
SIP submission, or has disapproved a SIP submission.  In addition, EPA
has determined, in each case, that there has been no approval by the
Administrator of a SIP submission correcting the deficiency prior to
promulgation of the FIP.  EPA’s obligation to promulgate a FIP arose
when the finding of failure to submit or disapproval was made, and in no
case has it been relieved of that obligation.  The specific findings
made and actions taken by EPA are described in greater detail in the TSD
entitled “SNPR: Status of CAA 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) SIPs.”

In addition, EPA has proposed a SIP Call under CAA 110(k)(5) for Kansas
(76 FR 763, January 6, 2011), based on its conclusion that Kansas
significantly contributes to nonattainment or interferes with
maintenance of the 1997 ozone NAAQS.  On March 9, 2007, EPA approved a
110(a)(2)(D)(i) SIP submission from the state of Kansas for the 1997
ozone and 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS on March 9, 2007 (72 FR 10608).  This SIP
submission did not rely on compliance with the Clean Air Interstate Rule
(CAIR) to satisfy the requirements of 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I).  The analysis
for the final Transport Rule, however, demonstrates that emissions from
Kansas significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with
maintenance of the 1997 ozone NAAQS in other states.  Because the SIP
does not prohibit these emissions, EPA is proposing to find it
substantially inadequate to meet the requirements of 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I)
with respect to the 1997 ozone NAAQS.  EPA has proposed to give Kansas
18 months to submit a SIP to correct this deficiency.  EPA has also
proposed to give Kansas the option of asking EPA to impose a FIP
beginning in the 2012 ozone season.  Any final action on the proposed
SIP Call will be taken in a separate action, and will establish a
deadline for submission of a new 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) SIP.  In this action
we are taking comment, with respect to Kansas, only on our conclusion
that Kansas significantly contributes to nonattainment or interferes
with maintenance of the 1997 ozone NAAQS and our proposal to use the
Transport Rule ozone-season NOX program as the FIP for Kansas.  We are
not taking comment on issues related solely to the proposed SIP Call for
Kansas.

B. Application of Methodologies to Identify Nonattainment and
Maintenance Receptors and to Determine Significant Contribution and
Interference with Maintenance

	In this SNPR, EPA is providing an opportunity for public comment on our
conclusion that Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and
Wisconsinspecific conclusions regarding emissions from six states that
significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance
of the 1997 ozone NAAQS in another state.  As noted above, EPA is not
taking comment on the methodologies to identify nonattainment and
maintenance receptors and to determine significant contribution and
interference with maintenance with respect to the 1997 ozone NAAQS,
which were finalized in the Transport Rule.  Rather, we are accepting
comment on the conclusion that application of these methodologies
demonstrates that these sixIowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma,
and Wisconsin significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere
with maintenance of the 1997 ozone NAAQS in other states should be
included in.

i. Missouri

	With regard to Missouri, the final Transport Rule ozone season
determined that emissions from Missouri significantly contribute to
nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of the annual PM2.5 NAAQS
and the 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS.  EPA also finalized FIPs to include
Missouri in the Transport Rule annual NOX program.  Asand annual SO2
programs to address the transport requirements related to the annual and
24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS. These conclusions are not being reviewed or
reopened for public comment.

The analysis for the final Transport Rule also identifies Missouri as a
state that significantly contributes to nonattainment or interferes with
maintenance of the 1997 ozone NAAQS in Harris County, TX, Brazoria
County, TX and Allegan County, MI.  The methodology used to analyze
significant contribution with respect to the 1997 ozone NAAQS, and its
application to Missouri, are described in detail in the preamble to the
final Transport Rule, sections V.C, and in the TSDs entitled “Air
Quality Modeling to Identify Downwind Nonattainment and Maintenance
Receptors,” and V.D, “Pollution Transport from Upwind States,” and
in the Technical Support Document “Air Quality Modeling” for the
final Transport Rule,Final Rule TSD” and “Significant Contribution
and State Emissions Budgets Final Rule TSD,” which are available in
the public docket for this rule, Docket ID No.
EPA–HQ–OAR–2009–0491. In this SNPR, EPA requests comment
specifically on whether there are errors in the Agency’s application
of the Transport Rule methodologies identifies Allegan County, MI, and
Harford County, MD, as ozone maintenance receptors.  In addition,with
respect to Missouri’s significant contribution to nonattainment and
interference of the 1997 ozone NAAQS.

ii. Iowa

	The final Transport Rule determined that emissions from Iowa
significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance
of the annual PM2.5 NAAQS and the 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS.  EPA also
finalized FIPs to include Iowa in the Transport Rule annual NOX and
annual SO2 programs to address the transport requirements related to the
annual and 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS. These conclusions are not being reviewed
or reopened for public comment.

The analysis for the final Transport Rule also identifies Iowa as a
state that significantly contributes to nonattainment or interferes with
maintenance only for a newly-identified 1997 ozone NAAQS maintenance
receptor in Allegan County, MI.  The methodology used to analyze
significant contribution with respect to the 1997 ozone NAAQS, and its
application to Iowa, are described in detail in the preamble to the
final Transport Rule and in the TSDs entitled “Air Quality Modeling
Final Rule TSD” and “Significant Contribution and State Emissions
Budgets Final Rule TSD,” which are available in the public docket for
this rule. In this SNPR, EPA specifically requests comment on whether
there are errors in the Agency’s application of the Transport Rule
methodologies shows that Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma,
with respect to Iowa’s significant contribution to nonattainment and
interference of the 1997 ozone NAAQS.

iii. Wisconsin all

	The final Transport Rule determined that emissions from Wisconsin
significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance
of the annual PM2.5 NAAQS and the 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS.  EPA also
finalized FIPs to include Wisconsin in the Transport Rule annual NOX and
annual SO2 programs to address the transport requirements related to the
annual and 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS.  These conclusions are not being
reviewed or reopened for public comment.

The analysis for the final Transport Rule also identifies Wisconsin as a
state that significantly contributes to nonattainment or interferes with
maintenance only for a newly-identified 1997 ozone NAAQS maintenance
receptor in Allegan County, MI.  The methodology used to analyze
significant contribution with respect to the 1997 ozone NAAQS, and its
application to Wisconsin, are described in detail in the preamble to the
final Transport Rule and in the TSDs entitled “Air Quality Modeling
Final Rule TSD” and “Significant Contribution and State Emissions
Budgets Final Rule TSD,” which are available in the public docket for
this rule. In this SNPR, EPA specifically requests comment on whether
there are errors in the Agency’s application of the Transport Rule
methodologies with respect to Wisconsin’s significant contribution to
nonattainment and interference of the 1997 ozone NAAQS.

iv. Michigan

	The final Transport Rule determined that emissions from Michigan
significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance
of the annual and 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS.  EPA also finalized FIPs to
include Michigan in the Transport Rule annual NOx and annual SO2
programs to address the transport requirements related to the annual and
24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS.  These conclusions are not being reviewed or
reopened for public comment.

The analysis for the final Transport Rule also identifies Michigan as a
state that significantly contributes to nonattainment or interferes with
maintenance of the 1997 ozone NAAQS in another state.  EPAIn its 2010
Transport Rule proposal, EPA proposed to determine that Michigan
significantly contributes to or interferes with maintenance of the 1997
ozone NAAQS and also proposed to include Michigan in the Transport Rule
ozone-season NOx program.  In the analysis conducted for the final
Transport Rule, however, Michigan is linked only to a newly identified
ozone maintenance receptor in Harford County, MD.  The methodology used
to analyze significant contribution with respect to the 1997 ozone
NAAQS, and its application to Michigan, are described in detail in the
preamble to the final Transport Rule and in the TSDs entitled “Air
Quality Modeling Final Rule TSD” and “Significant Contribution and
State Emissions Budgets Final Rule TSD,” which are available in the
public docket for this rule  In this SNPR, EPA specifically requests
comment on whether there are errors in the Agency’s application of the
Transport Rule methodologies with respect to the two receptors and the
six states identified aboveMichigan’s significant contribution to
nonattainment and interference of the 1997 ozone NAAQS.

Bv. Kansas

	The final Transport Rule determined that emissions from Kansas
significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance
of the 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS.  EPA also finalized FIPs to include Kansas
in the Transport Rule annual NOX and annual SO2 programs to address the
transport requirements related to the 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS.  These
conclusions are not being reviewed or reopened for public comment.

The analysis for the final Transport Rule also identifies Kansas as a
state that significantly contributes to nonattainment or interferes with
maintenance of the 1997 ozone NAAQS in another state.  In its 2010
Transport Rule proposal, EPA proposed to determine that Kansas
significantly contributes to or interferes with maintenance of the 1997
ozone NAAQS and also proposed to include Kansas in the Transport Rule
ozone-season NOx program.  In the analysis conducted for the final
Transport Rule, however, Kansas is linked only to a newly identified
ozone maintenance receptor in Allegan County, MI.  The methodology used
to analyze significant contribution with respect to the 1997 ozone
NAAQS, and its application to Kansas, are described in detail in the
preamble to the final Transport Rule and in the TSDs entitled “Air
Quality Modeling Final Rule TSD” and “Significant Contribution and
State Emissions Budgets Final Rule TSD,” which are available in the
public docket for this rule  In this SNPR, EPA specifically requests
comment on whether there are errors in the Agency’s application of the
Transport Rule methodologies with respect to Kansas’s significant
contribution to nonattainment and interference of the 1997 ozone NAAQS.

vi. Oklahoma

	The final Transport Rule does not include any requirements that apply
to sources in Oklahoma.  The analysis conducted for the final Transport
Rule, however, identifies Oklahoma as a state that significantly
contributes to nonattainment or interferes with maintenance of the 1997
ozone NAAQS in Allegan County, MI.  In its 2010 Transport Rule proposal,
EPA proposed to determine that Oklahoma significantly contributes to or
interferes with maintenance of the 1997 ozone NAAQS and also proposed to
include Oklahoma in the Transport Rule ozone-season NOX program.  In the
analysis conducted for the final Transport Rule, however, Oklahoma is
linked only to a newly identified ozone maintenance receptor in Allegan
County, MI.  The methodology used to analyze significant contribution
with respect to the 1997 ozone NAAQS, and its application to Oklahoma,
are described in detail in the preamble to the final Transport Rule and
in the TSDs entitled “Air Quality Modeling Final Rule TSD” and
“Significant Contribution and State Emissions Budgets Final Rule
TSD,” which are available in the public docket for this rule.  In this
SNPR, EPA specifically requests comment on whether there are errors in
the Agency’s application of the Transport Rule methodologies with
respect to Oklahoma’s significant contribution to nonattainment and
interference of the 1997 ozone NAAQS.

C. Ozone Season NOx Emission Budgets for Six States

In this SNPR, EPA is also proposingpresenting state ozone season NOx
emissions budgets for covered units (generally large electric generating
units) in Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
The applicability provisions for determining covered units in the named
six states pertaining to the proposed FIPs for the Transport Rule1997
ozone season NOx program are the sameNAAQS.  EPA will finalize these
budgets, adjusted if necessary based on comments received, as those
described in section VII.B, “Applicability,”part of the preamble to
the final Transport Rule. FIPs for these six states. As noted above, EPA
is not taking comment on the methodologies used to establish state
budgets, variability limits, or state assurance levels.  Rather, in this
section, we are requesting comment on the state ozone season NOX
emissions budgets calculated using these methodologies.  These budgets
are presented in Table I.BC-1.  The associated variability limits and
state assurance levels are presented in Table I.BC-2.

Table I.BC-1: Ozone Season NOx State Emissions Budgets for Electric
Generating Units before Accounting for Variability* (tons)

Note - These state emissions budgets apply to emissions from electric
generating units greater than 25 MW and covered by the Transport Rule
Program.

* The impact of variability on budgets is discussed in Federal
Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate
Matter and Ozone: Final Rule, section VI.E.

Table I.BC-2: Variability Limits and State Assurance Levels for Ozone
Season NOx Emissions

(tons)

Note: Variability limits and assurance levels apply to each state’s
emissions from covered sources, as defined by Federal Implementation
Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and
Ozone: Final Rule.

CD. 	Allocation of Allowances to Covered Units in Each of the Six States

	EPA is proposing to allocatepresenting unit-level allocation data for
ozone season NOx allowances tofor covered units in Iowa, Kansas,
Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin using the methodology and
procedures used for allocations to units covered by the Transport Rule
ozone season NOx program.  These are    The allocations and procedures
used for allocations to units covered by this program is specified in
section VII.D, ”Allocation of Emission Allowances,” of the preamble
to the final Transport Rule. Appendix A to this proposal presents the
proposed unit-level allocations of ozone season NOx allowances to
existing covered units in each of the six states and the supporting
data.  EPA is taking comment only on the data inputs (e.g., corrections
to the heat input value used for any particular unit) used in applying
the allowance allocation methodology for existing units and on the
resulting existing-unit allocations that we are proposing for the six
states involved. EPA provided ample opportunity for comment on the
methodologies used for allowance allocation and for establishing the
set-asides both in the public comment period following the rule proposal
and through the January 7, 2011 NODA. As discussed in section VII.D.1,
“Allocations to Existing Units” of the preamble to the final
Transport Rule, EPA has carefully evaluated and responded to numerous
comments on this issue.  These public comments were taken into account
when finalizing the Transport Rule.

	EPA is proposing that new unit set-asides for allowance allocations to
new units be created and implemented for each of these six states in the
same manner as for the other 20 states covered in the Transport Rule
ozone season NOx program.  This approach is described in section
VII.D.2, “Allocations to New Units,” of the preamble to the final
Transport Rule.  Table I.CD-1 shows the proposed new allocation
percentages for ozone season NOXNOx allowances for these states. Iowa,
Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. As noted above, EPA
is taking comment only on the application of the new unit set-aside
methodology to these states and on the resulting set-asides that we are
proposing (i.e., whether the percentages for the set-asides are
calculated properly). EPA provided ample opportunity for comment on the
new unit set-aside methodology in the public comment period following
the rule proposal.

Table I.CD-1:  State New Unit Set-Asides as a Percent of State Ozone
Season NOx Emission Budgets

As described in section VII.D.2, “Allocations to New Units,” of the
preamble to the final Transport Rule, EPA is providing a mechanism to
make allowances available in the future for new units built in Indian
country.  Table I.CD-2 shows the new unitIndian Country set-asides EPA
is proposing for to use to set aside ozone-season NOX allowances from
the budgets of states included in this SNPR which have areas of Indian
country within their boundaries.  Under the final transportTransport
Rule, EPA will administer these Indian country new unit set-asides
regardless of whether a state replaces its Transport Rule FIP with an
approved SIP.  EPA is proposing to use the same mechanism for the states
covered in this SNPR. EPA is taking comment only on the application of
the Indian country new unit set-aside methodology to these states and on
the resulting set-asides that we are proposing.  EPA provided ample
opportunity for comment on the methodologies for Indian country new unit
set-asides through the January 7, 2011 NODA.

Table I.CD-2: New Unit Set-Aside Allowances for

Indian Country (tons)

F. Implementation

	EPA is proposing that implementation of emission requirements for the
six states addressed in this SNPR be identical to those for the other
states covered by the Transport Rule ozone season NOXNOx program. Refer
to section IV.C-2, “FIP Authority for Each State and NAAQS Covered,”
in the preamble to the final Transport Rule for a general discussion of
EPA’s legal responsibility and authority to impose Federal
Implementation Plans (FIPs) in certain circumstances where State
Implementation Plans (SIPs) are deficient. The TSD “entitled “SNPR:
Status of CAA 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) SIPs for Iowa, Kansas, Michigan,
Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin with Respect to the 1997 Ozone NAAQS”
identifies each actionactions taken by EPA with respect to the
110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) SIP requirements for the named states with respect to
the 1997 ozonerelevant NAAQS.  This TSD demonstrates that EPA has
authority and a legal obligation to promulgate each FIP proposed in this
SNPR.

To be consistent and synchronize with the other states covered by the
Transport Rule ozone season NOx program, EPA has not adjusted the timing
for compliance with the ozone FIPSTransport Rule programs for these
states. EPA expects to finalize this rulemaking on or before November 1,
2011; the ozone season for 2012 does not begin until May 1, 2012.  This
will allow an approximately six-month lead time before the start of the
2012 ozone season.

The vast majority of covered sources already have combustion controls
installed; therefore, EPA expects that only a small number of sources
will need to install combustion controls to comply, and the total number
of installations is practical to achieve within the time period for
additional construction. Individual sources may comply through other
measures (such as purchasing additional allowances) in the event that it
takes a particular source more than six months for installation of a
given combustion control. EPA’s rationale for determining that this
lead time is sufficient is described in detail in section VII.C
“Compliance Deadlines” of the preamble to the final Transport Rule.

EPA is also not proposing to alter the compliance deadlines or deadlines
for submission of SIPs to replace the ozone FIPs for these six states.
The submission deadlines and process for the six states covered by this
SNPR, as well as the rationale behind them, can be found in section X
“Transport Rule State Implementation Plans” of the preamble to the
final Transport Rule.

EF. Expected Effects of the Proposed Action

This proposal is projected to limit ozone season NOX emissions in Iowa,
Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas beginning in 2012.  The
impacts of the Transport Rule inclusive of this proposal are discussed
in section VIII of the preamble to the final Transport Rule.  Table
VIII-A.5 shows the state-by-state ozone season NOX emissions reductions
(compared to the base case) expected in both 2012 and 2014.  Overall
ozone improvements, including these states and others, are displayed in
Table VIII-B-2 and are discussed in greater detail in the Air Quality
Modeling Final Rule TSD.  Overall benefits of the Transport Rule are
discussed in section VIII of the preamble to the final Transport Rule
and in the Regulatory Impact Analysis to the final Transport Rule.

II. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and  Executive
Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review

Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4,

 1993), the Agency must determine whether a regulatory action is
"significant" and therefore subject to Office of

 Management and Budget (OMB) review and the requirements of the
Executive Order. The Order defines "significant

Regulatory regulatory action" as one that is likely to result in a rule

 that may:

Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy,
productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or
safety, or State, local, or Tribal governments or communities;

Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action
taken or planned by another agency;

Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user
fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients
thereof; or

Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the
President's priorities, or the principles set forth in the Executive
Order.

In view of its important policy implications and potential effect on the
economy of over $100 million, the

 Transport Rule program inclusive of this proposal has been judged to be
an economically “significant regulatory action” within the meaning
of the Executive Order. Accordingly, EPA submitted the final Transport
Rule and this SNPR to OMB for review under EO 12866 and EO 13563 (76 FR
3821, January 21, 2011).

In addition, EPA prepared an analysis of the potential costs and
benefits for the Transport Rule program inclusive of this proposal.
This analysis is contained in the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) for
the Transport Rule.

The RIA available in the docket describes in detail the empirical basis
for EPA’s assumptions and characterizes the various sources of
uncertainties affecting the estimates below.  In doing this, EPA adheres
to EO 13563, “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,” (76 FR
3,821, January 21, 2011), which is a supplement to EO 12866. For
additional information on how EPA’s benefit-cost analyses conform to
the requirements of EO 13563, please see section XII.A of the preamble
to the final Transport Rule. EPA believes that there is no impact to the
economy beyond that which is reported in the final Transport Rule.

What Economic Analyses Were Conducted for the Rulemaking?

The analyses conducted for the Transport Rule program inclusive of this
proposal provide several important analyses of impacts on public
welfare. These include an analysis of the social benefits, social costs,
and net benefits of the regulatory scenario. The economic analyses also
address issues involving small business impacts, unfunded mandates
(including impacts for Tribal governments), and energy impacts.

2. What Are the Benefits and Costs of the Transport Rule Program?

The benefit-cost analysis shows that substantial net economic benefits
to society are likely to be achieved due

 to reduction in emissions and improvements in ozone and PM2.5 ambient
concentrations resulting from the Transport Rule program inclusive of
this proposal. For more information on the costs and benefits for the
Transport Rule program inclusive of this proposal, please refer to Table
VIII.C-4 of the preamble to the final Transport Rule.

B. Paperwork Reduction Act

EPA is required to document the information collection burden imposed by
the Transport Rule program on industry, States, and EPA in an
information collection request (ICR).  The ICR describes the information
collection requirements associated with the final Transport Rule program
inclusive of this proposal and estimates the incremental costs of
compliance with all such requirements, such as the requirement for
industry to monitor, record, and report emissions data to EPA.

The ICR for the final Transport Rule Program inclusive of this proposal
has been submitted for approval to OMB under the Paperwork Reduction
Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., and the information collection requirements
it documents are not enforceable until such approval has been granted.
An ICR was also submitted to OMB in support of the proposed Transport
Rule; no adverse comment was received by EPA on either the information
collection requirements or their associated cost estimates as described
in that document.

EPA believes that there are no information collection requirements or
burden beyond those reported in the Transport Rule program inclusive of
this proposal.

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) generally requires an agency to
prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis of any rule subject to notice
and comment rulemaking requirements under the Administrative Procedure
Act or any other statute unless the agency certifies that the rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.  Small entities include small businesses, small organizations,
and small governmental jurisdictions.

After considering the economic impacts of the Transport Rule program
inclusive of this proposal on small entities, as described in section
XII.C of the preamble to the final Transport Rule, EPA certifies that
this action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities (No SISNOSE). This certification is based on
the economic impact of the final Transport Rule and this proposal if
finalized on all affected small entities across all industries affected.
EPA believes that the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act are
covered by and reported in section XII.C of the preamble to the final
Transport Rule.

D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), 2 U.S.C.
1531-1538, requires federal agencies, unless otherwise prohibited by
law, to assess the effects of their regulatory actions on state, local,
and tribal governments and the private sector.  The Transport Rule
program inclusive of this proposal contains a Federal mandate that may
result in expenditures of $100 million or more for state, local, and
tribal governments, in the aggregate, or the private sector in any one
year.  Accordingly, EPA has prepared under section 202 of the UMRA a
written statement that is summarized in section XII.D of the preamble to
the final Transport Rule.

Consistent with the intergovernmental consultation provisions of section
204 of the UMRA, EPA held consultations with the governmental entities
affected by the final Transport Rule and this proposal if finalized. As
detailed in section XII.D of the preamble to the final Transport Rule,
EPA participated in informational calls with the Environmental Council
of the States (ECOS) and the National Governors Association to provide
information about the January 7, 2011 NODA directly to state and local
officials and conducted consultations with federally recognized tribes
prior to finalizing the final Transport Rule and issuing this SNPR for
inclusion of six additional states (of which five—-Iowa, Kansas,
Michigan, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin—-have Indian country within their
boundaries).

EPA believes that no unfunded mandates have been created by the
Transport Rule program inclusive of this proposal. Neither the final
Transport Rule nor the provisions in this SNPR have regulatory
requirements that might significantly or uniquely affect small
governments.

E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism

As described in section XII.E of the preamble to the final Transport
Rule, EPA has concluded that the Transport Rule program inclusive of
this proposal does not have federalism implications.  Thus, Executive
Order 13132 does not apply to the final Transport Rule or to this SNPR.

F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination with Indian
Tribal Governments

Under Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), EPA may not
issue a regulation that has tribal implications, that imposes
substantial direct compliance costs, and that is not required by
statute, unless the Federal government provides the funds necessary to
pay the direct compliance costs incurred by tribal governments, or EPA
consults with tribal officials early in the process of developing the
proposed regulation and develops a tribal summary impact statement. As
described in section XII.F of the preamble to the final Transport Rule,
EPA believes that there has been proper consultation and coordination
with Indian tribal governments for the Transport Rule program inclusive
of this proposal.

As required by section 7(a) of the Executive Order, EPA’s Tribal
Consultation Official has certified that the requirements of the
Executive Order have been met in a meaningful and timely manner.  A copy
of the certification is included in the docket for the final Transport
Rule.

G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children from Environmental
Health and Safety Risks

Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19,885, April 23, 1997) applies to any rule
that:  1) is determined to be “economically significant” as defined
under EO 12866, and 2) concerns an environmental health or safety risk
that EPA has reason to believe may have a disproportionate effect on
children.  If the regulatory action meets both criteria, the Agency must
evaluate the environmental health or safety effects of this planned rule
on children, and explain why this planned regulation is preferable to
other potentially effective and reasonably feasible alternatives
considered by the Agency.

As described in section XII.G of the preamble to the finale Transport
Rule, the Transport Rule program inclusive of this proposal is not
subject to Executive Order 13045 because it does not involve decisions
that increase environmental health or safety risks that may
disproportionately affect children.  The EPA believes that the emissions
reductions from the strategies in the Transport Rule program inclusive
of this proposal will further improve air quality and will further
improve children’s health.

H. Executive Order 13211: Actions that Significantly Affect

 Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use

Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) provides that agencies
shall prepare and submit to the Administrator of the Office of
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, a Statement of Energy Effects for certain
actions identified as “significant energy actions.”  Section 4(b) of
Executive Order 13211 defines “significant energy action” as “any
action by an agency (normally published in the Federal Register) that
promulgates or is expected to lead to the promulgation of a final rule
or regulation, including notices of inquiry, advance notices of proposed
rulemaking, and notices of proposed rulemaking:  (1) (i) that is a
significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866 or any
successor order, and (ii) is likely to have a significant adverse effect
on the supply, distribution, or use of energy; or (2) that is designated
by the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
as a significant energy action.”  This rule is a significant
regulatory action under Executive Order 12866, and this rule is likely
to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy.  EPA prepared a Statement of Energy Effects for the transport
Rule program inclusive of this proposal which appears in section XII.H
of the preamble to the final Transport Rule.

EPA believes that there is no impact to the energy supply beyond that
which is reported for the Transport Rule program inclusive of this
proposal in the final Transport Rule.

I. National Technology Transfer Advancement Act

	 Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act
of 1995 (‘‘NTTAA’’), Public Law 104–113, 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272
note) directs EPA to use voluntary consensus standards in its regulatory
activities unless to do so would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., materials specifications, test methods, sampling
procedures, and business practices) that are developed or adopted by
voluntary consensus standards bodies. NTTAA directs EPA to provide
Congress, through OMB, explanations when the Agency decides not to use
available and applicable voluntary consensus standards. As described in
section XII.I of the preamble to the final Transport Rule, the Transport
Rule program inclusive of this proposal will require all sources to meet
the applicable monitoring requirements of 40 CFR part 75. Part 75
already incorporates a number of voluntary consensus standards.

J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions to Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations

Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income

Populations

Executive Order (EO) 12898 (59 FR 7629 (Feb. 16, 1994)) establishes
federal executive policy on environmental justice.  Its main provision
directs federal agencies, to the greatest extent practicable and
permitted by law, to make environmental justice part of their mission by
identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and
adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs,
policies, and activities on minority, low-income, and Tribal populations
in the United States. During development of this Transport Rule program
inclusive of this proposal, EPA considered its impacts on low-income,
minority, and tribal communities in several ways and provided multiple
opportunities for these communities to meaningfully participate in the
rulemaking process.  As described in section XII.J of the preamble to
the final transport Rule, EPA believes that the final remedy in the
Transport Rule program inclusive of this proposal addresses potential
environmental justice concerns about localized hot spots and reduces
ambient concentrations of pollution where they are most needed by
sensitive and vulnerable populations.

EPA believes that the vast majority of communities and individuals in
areas covered by the Transport Rule program inclusive of this proposal,
including numerous low-income, minority, and tribal individuals and
communities in both rural areas and inner cities in the eastern and
central U.S., will see significant improvements in air quality and
resulting improvements in health. EPA’s assessment of the effects of
the final Transport Rule program inclusive of this proposal on these
communities is detailed in section XII.J of the preamble to the final
Transport Rule. Based on this assessment, EPA concludes that we do not
expect disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental
effects on minority, low-income, or tribal populations in the United
States as a result of implementing the Transport Rule program inclusive
of this proposal.

Inclusion ofFederal Implementation Plans for Iowa, Kansas, Michigan,
Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin in the Federal Implementation Plans to
Reduce Interstate Transport of Ozone— — Page 2935 of 2935

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control,
Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen oxides, Ozone, Particulate matter,
Regional haze, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur dioxide.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 97

Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Electric
utilities, Nitrogen oxides, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,
Sulfur dioxide.

___________________________________

Dated:

___________________________________

Lisa P. Jackson,

Administrator

 Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine
Particulate Matter and Ozone: Final Rule. Available on the Web at
HYPERLINK "http://www.epa.gov/airtransport"
http://www.epa.gov/airtransport .

 Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine
Particulate Matter and Ozone: Final Rule. Available on the Web at
HYPERLINK "http://www.epa.gov/airtransport"
http://www.epa.gov/airtransport .

 75 FR 45210 (August 2, 2010).

   States covered by the Transport Rule for PM2.5 are required to limit
their annual emissions of NOx.

  Notice of Data Availability   Supporting Federal Implementation Plans
to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone (75
FR 53613; September 1, 2010).  This NODA provided additional information
on an updated version of the power sector modeling platform and data
inputs EPA proposed to use to support the final Transport Rule.

Notice of Data Availability   Supporting Federal Implementation Plans to
Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone:
Revisions to Emission Inventories (75 FR 66055; October 27, 2010).

Notice of Data Availability for Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce
Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone:  Request for
Comment on Alternative Allocations, Calculation of Assurance Provision
Allowance Surrender Requirements, New-Unit Allocations in Indian
Country, and Allocations by States (76 FR 1109; January 7, 2011).

 Rule To Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and
Ozone (Clean Air Interstate Rule); Revisions to Acid Rain Program;
Revisions to the NOx SIP Call promulgated May 12, 2005 (70 FR 25162)

 The applicability provisions for determining covered units in the named
six states for the Transport Rule ozone season NOx program are the same
as those described in section VII.B, “Applicability,” of the
preamble to the final Transport Rule.

  EPA made some corrections to heat input data based on comments
received from sources correcting such data.

   As explained in the TSD, EPA proposed a SIP call requiring Kansas to
address its deficiency for the 1997 Ozone NAAQS 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I)
requirements (76 FR 763). EPA intends to finalize the SIP call
concurrent with the finalization of this action.  This will enable
Kansas to use the same remedy as the other states covered by the final
Transport Rule ozone season NOx program. (Specifically, Kansas may
request--through a letter submitted to EPA within three weeks of the
final SIP call--that the Kansas ozone FIP be implemented at the same
time as the other states.)

  TheThis TSD for Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate
Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone: Final Rule is
incorporated in its entirety by reference into this SNPR.

   76 FR 1109 (January 7, 2011).

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[Pages 57900-57901]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP16-491-000]

National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Request Under
Blanket Authorization

    Take notice that on August 11, 2016, National Fuel Gas Supply
Corporation (National Fuel), 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, New York
14221 filed in Docket No. CP16-491-000, filed a prior notice request
pursuant to sections 157.205 and 157.216 of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and
National Fuel's blanket authorizations issued in Docket Nos. CP83-4-
000. National Fuel seeks authorization to abandon on injection/withdraw
storage well and abandon in place the associated well line, all as more
fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission
and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the web
at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket
number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TTY,
(202) 502-8659.
    National Fuel proposes to abandon facilities in its Henderson
Storage Field, located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. National Fuel
proposes to plug and abandon one injection/withdrawal storage well,
Well 622, and abandon in place the associated well line NW-622H.
National Fuel states that based on the excessive cost to rehabilitate
this well, it claims that the most prudent course of action is to plug
and abandon it and that the proposed abandonment will not result in a
material decrease in service to customers.
    Any questions regarding this Application should be directed to
Kenneth E. Webster, Attorney for National Fuel, 6363 Main Street,
Williamsville, New York 14221, by phone<PHONE_NUMBER>, by fax (716)
857-

7206, or by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Any person or the Commission's Staff may, within 60 days after the
issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule
214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to
intervene or notice of intervention and, pursuant to section 157.205 of
the Commission's Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) a protest
to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed
therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized
effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is
filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for
filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an
application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA.
    Pursuant to Section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding, or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a) (1) (iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site (www.ferc.gov) under the ``e-Filing'' link. Persons unable to file
electronically should submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or
intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.

    Dated: August 18, 2016.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 30807; Amdt. No. 3447]

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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final Rule

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

DATES: This rule is effective October 17, 2011. The compliance date for
each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the
amendatory provisions.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of October 17, 2011.

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

For Examination--

    1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
    2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected
airport is located;
    3. The National Flight Procedures Office, 6500 South MacArthur
Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or
    4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-
6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    Availability--All SIAPs are available online free of charge. Visit
http://nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally, individual SIAP and
Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may be obtained from:
    1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA-200), FAA Headquarters Building,
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; or
    2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected
airport is located.

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

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

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of
each separate SIAP as amended in the transmittal. For safety and
timeliness of change considerations, this amendment incorporates only
specific changes contained for each SIAP as modified by FDC/P-NOTAMs.
    The SIAPs, as modified by FDC P-NOTAM, and contained in this
amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for
Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these changes to
SIAPs, the TERPS criteria were applied only to specific conditions
existing at the affected airports. All SIAP amendments in this rule
have been previously issued by the FAA in a FDC NOTAM as an emergency
action of immediate flight safety relating directly to published
aeronautical charts. The circumstances which created the need for all
these SIAP amendments requires making them effective in less than 30
days.
    Because of the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs
and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure
before adopting these SIAPs are impracticable and contrary to the
public interest and, where applicable, that good cause exists for
making these SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.

Conclusion

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore-- (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. For the same reason, the FAA
certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97

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

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 30, 2011.
Ray Towles,
Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service.

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 97--STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

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

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

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2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

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

* * * Effective Upon Publication

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       AIRAC date              State              City               Airport         FDC No.      FDC date                     Subject
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20-Oct-11...............  WI              Milwaukee..........  Milwaukee/Lawrence       1/4410       9/1/11  This NOTAM, published in TL 11-22, is
                                                                J. Timmerman.                                 hereby rescinded in its entirety.
17-Nov-11...............  AZ              Phoenix............  Phoenix Sky Harbor       1/0064      9/23/11  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 7R, Orig-A
                                                                Intl.

17-Nov-11...............  AZ              Phoenix............  Phoenix Sky Harbor       1/0065      9/23/11  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 25L, Orig-A
                                                                Intl.
17-Nov-11...............  AZ              Phoenix............  Phoenix Sky Harbor       1/0066      9/23/11  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 25R, Orig-A
                                                                Intl.
17-Nov-11...............  AZ              Phoenix............  Phoenix Sky Harbor       1/0067      9/23/11  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 7L, Orig-A
                                                                Intl.
17-Nov-11...............  AZ              Phoenix............  Phoenix Sky Harbor       1/0068      9/23/11  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 8, Orig-A
                                                                Intl.
17-Nov-11...............  AZ              Phoenix............  Phoenix Sky Harbor       1/0069      9/23/11  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 26, Orig-A
                                                                Intl.
17-Nov-11...............  UT              Brigham City.......  Brigham City......       1/0186      9/23/11  NDB A, Amdt 1
17-Nov-11...............  UT              Brigham City.......  Brigham City......       1/0188      9/23/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 1
17-Nov-11...............  CA              Palm Springs.......  Palm Springs Intl.       1/0222      9/29/11  RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 13R, Amdt 1A
17-Nov-11...............  CA              Palm Springs.......  Palm Springs Intl.       1/0223      9/29/11  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 13R, Orig-A
17-Nov-11...............  CA              Palm Springs.......  Palm Springs Intl.       1/0224      9/29/11  RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 31L, Amdt 1A
17-Nov-11...............  CA              Long Beach.........  Long Beach/              1/0227      9/29/11  RNAV (RNP) RWY 25R, Orig-A
                                                                Daugherty Field.
17-Nov-11...............  GQ              Agana..............  Guam Intl.........       1/0544      9/29/11  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24R, Orig-B
17-Nov-11...............  GQ              Agana..............  Guam Intl.........       1/0545      9/29/11  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 6L, Orig-C
17-Nov-11...............  GQ              Agana..............  Guam Intl.........       1/0546      9/29/11  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 6R, Orig-B
17-Nov-11...............  GQ              Agana..............  Guam Intl.........       1/0547      9/29/11  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24L, Orig-D
17-Nov-11...............  NY              Rochester..........  Greater Rochester        1/0596      9/21/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Amdt 1A
                                                                Intl.
17-Nov-11...............  FL              Orlando............  Orlando Sanford          1/0753      9/21/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig
                                                                Intl.
17-Nov-11...............  AL              Cullman............  Folsom Field......       1/1140      9/21/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 20, Orig
17-Nov-11...............  AL              Cullman............  Folsom Field......       1/1270      9/21/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Orig
17-Nov-11...............  GA              Savannah...........  Savannah/Hilton          1/1431       5/9/11  RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 28, Orig
                                                                Head Intl.
17-Nov-11...............  NY              Schenectady........  Schenectady County       1/1880      9/29/11  ILS OR LOC RWY 4, Amdt 5
17-Nov-11...............  NY              Schenectady........  Schenectady County       1/1881      9/29/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Orig
17-Nov-11...............  NY              Schenectady........  Schenectady County       1/1882      9/29/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig
17-Nov-11...............  NY              Schenectady........  Schenectady County       1/1883      9/29/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, Orig
17-Nov-11...............  SC              Hartsville.........  Hartsville Rgnl...       1/1886      9/23/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Orig
17-Nov-11...............  SC              Hartsville.........  Hartsville Rgnl...       1/1891      9/23/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Orig
17-Nov-11...............  WI              Milwaukee..........  Lawrence J.              1/2308      9/30/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 22R, Orig-A
                                                                Timmerman.
17-Nov-11...............  MI              Pellston...........  Pellston Rgnl            1/2684      9/21/11  VOR/DME RWY 5, Amdt 12
                                                                Airport of Emmet
                                                                County.
17-Nov-11...............  MI              Pellston...........  Pellston Rgnl            1/2685      9/21/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig
                                                                Airport of Emmet
                                                                County.
17-Nov-11...............  MI              Pellston...........  Pellston Rgnl            1/2686      9/21/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Orig
                                                                Airport of Emmet
                                                                County.
17-Nov-11...............  MI              Pellston...........  Pellston Rgnl            1/2697      9/21/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig
                                                                Airport of Emmet
                                                                County.
17-Nov-11...............  MI              Pellston...........  Pellston Rgnl            1/2701      9/21/11  VOR RWY 23, Amdt 16
                                                                Airport of Emmet
                                                                County.
17-Nov-11...............  MI              Pellston...........  Pellston Rgnl            1/2702      9/21/11  ILS OR LOC RWY 32, Amdt 11
                                                                Airport of Emmet
                                                                County.
17-Nov-11...............  MT              Forsyth............  Tillitt Field.....       1/4400      8/25/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 26, Orig
17-Nov-11...............  WA              Yakima.............  Yakima Air               1/4401      8/25/11  RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 27, Orig
                                                                Terminal/
                                                                Mcallister Field.
17-Nov-11...............  CA              Santa Barbara......  Santa Barbara Muni       1/5791      9/29/11  Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 7
17-Nov-11...............  VA              Leesburg...........  Leesburg Executive       1/7910      9/19/11  ILS OR LOC RWY 17, Orig
17-Nov-11...............  VA              Orange.............  Orange County.....       1/7922      9/19/11  GPS RWY 8, Orig-B
17-Nov-11...............  VA              Richlands..........  Tazewell County...       1/7948      9/19/11  RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, Orig
17-Nov-11...............  PA              Wilkes-Barre/        Wilkes-Barre/            1/7949      9/19/11  ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 4, Amdt 35
                                           Scranton.            Scranton Intl.
17-Nov-11...............  OR              Medford............  Rogue Valley Intl--      1/8374       9/7/11  Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 9A
                                                                Medford.
17-Nov-11...............  NC              Elkin..............  Elkin Muni........       1/9342      9/19/11  NDB OR GPS RWY 25, Amdt 1
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 248 (Friday, December 28, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 67158-67160]
[FR Doc No: 2018-28079]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-1063; Product Identifier 2018-NM-160-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A330-223, A330-223F, A330-321, A330-322, and A330-323
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of fatigue
cracking in the latch beam gussets on a certain thrust reverser (T/R).
This proposed AD would require a one-time special detailed inspection
of certain latch beam gussets of certain T/Rs for cracks, and modifying
the latch beam gussets of the T/Rs, if necessary. We are proposing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 11,
2019.

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 the incorporation by reference (IBR) material described in the
``Related IBR material under 1 CFR part 51'' section in SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION, contact European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Konrad-
Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990 1000;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find
this IBR material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You
may view this IBR material at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in
the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
1063; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations (telephone 800-
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-1063;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-160-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM based on
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0227, dated October 22, 2018
(``EASA AD 2018-0227'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Airbus SAS Model A330-223, A330-223F, A330-321, A330-
322, A330-323 airplanes. The MCAI states:

A report was received of an in-service occurrence where an operator
found a crack in the latch beam gussets of an affected TR [thrust
reverser], between the forward (L2) and middle (L3) latches,
adjacent to the aft cascade frame attachment bracket in the 6
o'clock beam. Subsequent investigation revealed that the crack
surface of the latch beam gusset showed indication of high fatigue
cycle, leading to development of a design modification, reinforcing
the latch beam gussets. This was introduced through Airbus
production mod 48539 (improvement of 6 o'clock latch beam) and
Airbus issued the modification SB [Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-
3014, dated May 9, 2001] as a recommendation for in-service
aeroplanes. Since these measures were introduced, a new case was
reported of finding a crack beyond prediction at the latch beam
gusset of an affected TR, on which the recommended modification SB
had not been accomplished.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to crack
propagation until part failure and potentially departure of TR
cascade during TR operation, which could create runway hazards for
other aeroplanes [which could result in damage to the airplane and
hazards to persons or property on the ground].
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued the
inspection SB [Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3024, dated June 28,
2018] to provide instructions for special detailed inspection (SDI)
of the latch beam gussets.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-time
SDI of the latch beam gussets between the forward and middle latches
of the affected TR [for cracks] and, depending on findings,
replacement with improved (reinforced, modified) TR latch beam
gussets.

Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2018-0227 describes procedures for a one-time special
detailed inspection of the latch beam gussets between the forward and
middle latches of the affected T/R for cracks and modifying the latch
beam gussets. This material 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 and it is
publicly available through the EASA website.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the

MCAI referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated
all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and
is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a process to
use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information for
compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. As a result,
EASA AD 2018-0227 will be incorporated by reference in the FAA final
rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with the
provisions specified in EASA AD 2018-0227, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Service information specified in EASA AD 2018-0227 that is required for
compliance with EASA AD 2018-0227 will be available on the internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2018-1063 after the FAA final rule is published.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 9 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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12 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,020........................              $0           $1,020           $9,180
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition
action that would be required based on the results of any required
actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need this on-condition action:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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                                                             Cost per
              Labor cost                   Parts cost        product
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26 work-hours x $85 per hour = $2,210.              $0           $2,210
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    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this
proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, we have included all known costs in
our cost estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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):
    Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2018-1063; Product Identifier 2018-
NM-160-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by February 11, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A330-223, A330-223F,
A330-321, A330-

322, and A330-323 airplanes, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 78, Engine
exhaust.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of fatigue cracking in the
latch beam gussets on a certain thrust reverser (T/R). We are
issuing this AD to address this condition, which, if not detected
and corrected, could lead to crack propagation until part failure
and potential departure of the T/R cascade during T/R operation,
which could result in damage to the airplane and hazards to persons
or property on the ground.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018-
0227, dated October 22, 2018 (``EASA AD 2018-0227'').

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2018-0227

    (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Where EASA AD 2018-0227 refers to its effective date,
this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2018-0227 does not apply
to this AD.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards 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 International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any service information
referenced in EASA AD 2018-0227 that contain RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, RC
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified 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 procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For information about EASA AD 2018-0227, contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
89990 6017; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet www.easa.europa.eu.
You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this EASA AD at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195. EASA AD 2018-0227 may be found in the AD docket on the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2018-1063.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on December 18, 2018.
Michael Kasychi,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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