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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-78315; File No. SR-C2-2016-012]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change
Related to the Automated Improvement Mechanism

July 13, 2016.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on July 13, 2016, C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated (the
``Exchange'' or ``C2'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described
in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the
Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal as a ``non-controversial''
proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act
\3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ The Commission is publishing
this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from
interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange seeks to extend the pilot related to the Automated
Improvement Mechanism. The text of the proposed rule change is provided
below.

(additions are italicized; deletions are [bracketed])
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C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated

Rules

* * * * *
    Rule 6.51. Automated Improvement Mechanism (``AIM'')
    Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 6.50, a Participant that
represents agency orders may electronically execute an order it
represents as agent (``Agency Order'') against principal interest or
against a solicited order provided it submits the Agency Order for
execution into the AIM auction (``Auction'') pursuant to this Rule.
    (a)-(b) No change.
    . . . Interpretations and Policies:
    .01-.02 No change.
    .03 Initially, and for at least a Pilot Period expiring on [July
18, 2016] January 18, 2017, there will be no minimum size requirement
for orders to be eligible for the Auction. During this Pilot Period,
the Exchange will submit certain data, periodically as required by the
Commission, to provide supporting evidence that, among other things,
there is meaningful competition for all size orders and that there is
an active and liquid market functioning on the Exchange outside of the
Auction mechanism. Any raw data which is submitted to the Commission
will be provided on a confidential basis.
    .04-.09 No change.
* * * * *
    The text of the proposed rule change is also available on the
Exchange's Web site (http://www.cboe.com/AboutCBOE/CBOELegalRegulatoryHome.aspx), at the Exchange's Office of the
Secretary, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    In December 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') approved adoption of C2's rules, including the AIM
auction process.\5\ AIM exposes certain orders electronically to an
auction process to provide these orders with the opportunity to receive
an execution at an improved price. The AIM auction is available only
for orders that a Trading Permit Holder represents as agent (``Agency
Order'') and for which a second order of the same size as the Agency
Order (and on the opposite side of the market) is also submitted
(effectively stopping the Agency Order at a given price).\6\
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    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 61152 (December 10,
2009), 74 FR 66699 (December 16, 2009) (SR-C2-2011-015).
    \6\ The Exchange first activated AIM on October 17, 2011 for
P.M.-settled options on the S&P 500 Index (SPXpm), which are no
longer listed on the Exchange. Currently, AIM is not activated for
any classes on C2.
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    The Commission approved on a pilot basis the component of AIM that
there is no minimum size requirement for orders to be eligible for the
auction. In connection with the pilot programs, the Exchange has
submitted to the Commission reports providing AIM auction and order
execution data. Five one-year extensions to the pilot program have
previously become effective.\7\
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    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 63238 (November 3,
2010), 75 FR 68844 (November 9, 2010) (SR-C2-2010-008); 64929 (July
20, 2011), 76 FR 44635 (July 26, 2011) (SR-C2-2011-015); 67303 (June
28, 2012), 77 FR 39777 (July 5, 2012) (SR-C2-2012-021); 69868 (June
27, 2013), 78 FR 40235 (July 3, 2013) (SR-C2-2013-023); 72569 (July
9, 2014), 79 FR 41337 (July 15, 2014) (SR-C2-2014-014); and 75473
(July 16, 2015), 80 FR 43503 (July 22, 2015) (SR-C2-2015-020).
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    The proposed rule change merely extends the duration of the pilot
program until January 18, 2017. Extending the pilot for an additional
six months will allow the Commission more time to consider the
potential impact of the pilot program on AIM order executions.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') and the rules and
regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange and, in particular,
the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.\8\ Specifically, the
Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \9\ requirements that the rules of an exchange be
designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to
promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing,
settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest. Additionally,
the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \10\ requirement that the rules of an exchange not be
designed to permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers,
brokers, or dealers.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
    \10\ Id.
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    In particular, the proposed rule change protects investors and the
public interest by allowing for an extension of the AIM pilot program,
and thus allowing additional time for the

Commission to evaluate the AIM pilot program. The AIM pilot program
will continue to allow smaller orders to receive the opportunity for
price improvement pursuant to the AIM auction. Any additional data
provided would help the Commission determine if there is evidence of
meaningful competition for all size orders, significant price
improvement for orders going through the AIM and an active and liquid
market functioning on the Exchange outside of the AIM Auction.

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

    C2 does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any
burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange does not believe
the proposed rule change imposes any burden on intramarket competition
because it applies to all Trading Permit Holders. All Trading Permit
Holders that submit orders into an AIM auction are still subject to the
same requirements. In addition, the Exchange does not believe the
proposed rule change will impose any burden on intermarket competition,
as it merely extends the duration of an existing pilot program, which
is available to all market participants through Trading Permit Holders.
AIM will continue to function in the same manner as it currently
functions for an extended period of time.

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

    The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the
proposed rule change.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or
such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \11\ and
subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\12\
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
requires the Exchange to give the Commission written notice of the
Exchange's intent to file the proposed rule change along with a
brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at least
five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule
change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The
Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \13\ normally
does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing.
However, pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii),\14\ the Commission may
designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange requested
that the Commission waive the 30-day operative delay. The Exchange
noted that waiver of the 30-day operative delay will allow the Exchange
to extend the pilot program prior to its expiration on July 18, 2016.
In addition, the Exchange believes that waiver of the operative delay
is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest
because it will allow for the least amount of market disruption, as the
pilot program will continue as it currently does maintaining the status
quo.
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    \13\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \14\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
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    The Commission believes that waiving the 30-day operative delay is
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, as
it will allow the pilot program to continue uninterrupted, thereby
avoiding any potential investor confusion that could result from a
temporary interruption in the pilot program. Therefore, the Commission
designates the proposed rule change to be operative on July 18,
2016.\15\
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    \15\ For purposes only of waiving the operative delay, the
Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency,
competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-C2-2016-012 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-C2-2016-012. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-C2-2016-012, and should be
submitted on or before August 9, 2016.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\16\
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    \16\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 38 (Friday, February 26, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9846-9847]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04141]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
corporate filings:
    Docket Numbers: EC16-75-000.
    Applicants: Desert Sunlight 250, LLC, Desert Sunlight 300, LLC,
Summit Solar Desert Sunlight, LLC.
    Description: Joint Application for Authorization under FPA Section
203 of Desert Sunlight 250, LLC, et.al.
    Filed Date: 2/18/16.
    Accession Number: 20160218-5214.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/10/16.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:
    Docket Numbers: ER16-967-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Entergy
New Orleans, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2016-02-18_ENO Pricing Zone
Filing to be effective 9/1/2016.
    Filed Date: 2/18/16.
    Accession Number: 20160218-5163.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/10/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-968-000.
    Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Silicon Valley Power Work
Performance Agreement for Relay Testing to be effective 2/19/2016.
    Filed Date: 2/18/16.
    Accession Number: 20160218-5200.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/10/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-969-000.
    Applicants: Commonwealth Edison Company, PJM Interconnection,
L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: ComEd submits revisions to
Attach. H-13--McHenry wholesale distribution charge to be effective 2/
19/2016.
    Filed Date: 2/19/16.
    Accession Number: 20160219-5018.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/11/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-971-000.
    Applicants: Public Service Company of New Mexico.
    Description: Compliance filing: PNM/Navopache eTariff Compliance
Filing--NITSA and NOA to be effective 1/1/2016.
    Filed Date: 2/19/16.
    Accession Number: 20160219-5047.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/11/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-972-000.
    Applicants: Public Service Company of New Mexico.
    Description: Compliance filing: PNM/Navopache eTariff Compliance
Filing--PSA to be effective 11/1/2015.
    Filed Date: 2/19/16.
    Accession Number: 20160219-5048.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/11/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-973-000.
    Applicants: Public Service Company of New Mexico.
    Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of Records
to be effective 11/1/2015.
    Filed Date: 2/19/16.
    Accession Number: 20160219-5049.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/11/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-974-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2016-02-19_SA 2898 Ameren
Illinois-Ford County Wind Farm GIA (J375) to be effective 2/20/2016.
    Filed Date: 2/19/16.
    Accession Number: 20160219-5079.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/11/16.

    Docket Numbers: ER16-975-000.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc., Niagara
Mohawk Power Corporation.
    Description: Joint Notice of Termination of Small Generator
Interconnection Service Agreement No. 1483 Among the New York
Independent System Operator, Inc., Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and
Green Power Energy LLC.
    Filed Date: 2/19/16.
    Accession Number: 20160219-5081.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/11/16.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: February 19, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0482; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-225-AD;
Amendment 39-16411; AD 2010-17-17]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

    There have been several Stick Pusher Capstan Shaft failures
causing severe degradation of the stick pusher function. This
directive is issued to revise the first flight of the day check of
the stall protection system to detect degradation of the stick
pusher function. It also introduces a new repetitive maintenance
task to limit exposure to dormant failure of the stick pusher
capstan shaft.

Dormant loss or severe degradation of the stick pusher function could
result in reduced controllability of the airplane. We are issuing this
AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 29, 2010.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 29,
2010.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bruce Valentine, Avionics and Flight
Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on June 3, 2010 (75 FR
31324). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    There have been several Stick Pusher Capstan Shaft failures
causing severe degradation of the stick pusher function. This
directive is issued to revise the first flight of the day check of
the stall protection system to detect degradation of the stick
pusher function. It also introduces a new repetitive maintenance
task to limit exposure to dormant failure of the stick pusher
capstan shaft.

Dormant loss or severe degradation of the stick pusher function could
result in reduced controllability of the airplane. You may obtain
further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comment received. Air Line Pilots
Association, International supports the NPRM.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the
AD as proposed.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use

different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the AD is clear for
U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these changes, we do not
intend to differ substantively from the information provided in the
MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a Note within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 601 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be $51,085, or $85 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    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); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 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 AD:

2010-17-17 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-16411. Docket No. FAA-
2010-0482; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-225-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective
September 29, 2010.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, certificated in any
category, serial numbers 7003 through 7990 inclusive, and 8000 and
subsequent.

    Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with
these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes
that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the
areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be able
to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval for an alternative method of compliance according
to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. The request should include a
description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure
the continued operational safety of the airplane.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27: Flight
controls.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:

    There have been several Stick Pusher Capstan Shaft failures
causing severe degradation of the stick pusher function. This
directive is issued to revise the first flight of the day check of
the stall protection system to detect degradation of the stick
pusher function. It also introduces a new repetitive maintenance
task to limit exposure to dormant failure of the stick pusher
capstan shaft.

Dormant loss or severe degradation of the stick pusher function
could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

Compliance

    (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.

Actions

    (g) Do the following actions.
    (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the Limitations section of the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight
Manual (AFM) CSP A-012 to include the information in Canadair
Regional Jet Temporary Revision (TR) RJ/178-1, dated March 8, 2010;
as specified in the TR. The Canadair Regional Jet TR RJ/178-1, dated
March 8, 2010, introduces procedures for performing a stall
protection system test. Operate the airplane according to the
limitations and procedures in the Canadair Regional Jet TR RJ/178-1,
dated March 8, 2010.

    Note 2: This may be done by inserting a copy of Canadair
Regional Jet TR RJ/178-1, dated March 8, 2010, into the Canadair
Regional Jet AFM CSP A-012. When this Canadair Regional Jet TR has
been included in general revisions of the Canadair Regional Jet AFM,
the general revisions may be inserted in the Canadair Regional Jet
AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is
identical to that in the Canadair Regional Jet TR.

    (2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
Appendix A--Certification Maintenance Requirements of Part 2 of the
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM) by
incorporating the information in Bombardier TR 2A-43, dated May 7,
2008; as specified in Bombardier TR 2A-43. The initial compliance
time for the new MRM task identified in Bombardier TR 2A-43 is at
the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and
(g)(2)(ii) of this AD. Thereafter, except as provided by paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD, no alternative task intervals may be used.
Bombardier TR 2A-43, dated May 7, 2008, introduces procedures for a
function check of the stick pusher capstan.

    (i) Prior to the accumulation of 5,000 total flight hours.
    (ii) Within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this
AD.

    Note 3: The actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD may
be done by inserting a copy of Bombardier TR 2A-43, dated May 7,
2008, into Appendix A--Certification Maintenance Requirements of
Part 2 of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM. When this Bombardier TR
has been included in general revisions of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19
MRM, the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 TR may be removed from the MRM,
provided the relevant information in the general revision is
identical to that in Bombardier CL-600-2B19 TR 2A-43, dated May 7,
2008.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 4: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Program
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York, 11590; telephone 516-
228-7300; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal
maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI),
as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight
Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
    (4) Special Flight Permits: We are not allowing special flight
permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199).

Related Information

    (i) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2009-36,
dated September 2, 2009; Bombardier CL-600-2B19 TR 2A-43, dated May
7, 2008, to Appendix A--Certification Maintenance Requirements of
Part 2 of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM; and Canadair Regional Jet
TR RJ/178-1, dated March 8, 2010, to the Canadair Regional Jet AFM
CSP A-012; for related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 2A-43, dated
May 7, 2008, to Appendix A--Certification Maintenance Requirements
of Part 2 of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance Requirements
Manual; and Canadair Regional Jet TR RJ/178-1, dated March 8, 2010,
to the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight Manual CSP A-012; as
applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax 514-855-
7401; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://
www.bombardier.com.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 12, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 102 (Thursday, May 26, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30532-30533]
[FR Doc No: 2011-12991]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2010-1241; Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-22]

Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Palmdale, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace at
Palmdale, CA, to accommodate aircraft using Instrument Landing System
(ILS) Localizer (LOC) standard instrument approach procedures at
Palmdale Regional Airport/USAF Plant 42. This improves the safety and
management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
This action also corrects the name of the airport.

DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, August 25, 2011. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On March 21, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to amend controlled airspace at Palmdale,
CA (76 FR 15231). Interested parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal
to the FAA. No comments were received.
    Class D and Class E Airspace designations are published in
paragraph 5000, 6004 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9U dated
August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class D Airspace and
the Class E Airspace designations listed in this document will be
published subsequently in that Order. Except for editorial changes,
this rule is the same as published in the notice of proposed rulemaking
March 21, 2011.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying Class D Airspace, Class E Airspace designated as
an extension to a Class D surface area, and Class E Airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Palmdale Regional Airport/
USAF Plant 42, Palmdale, CA, to accommodate IFR aircraft using the ILS
LOC standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. This action
is necessary for the safety and management of IFR operations. This
action also corrects the airport name from Palmdale Production Flight/
Test Installation Air Force Plant Number 42 Airport, to Palmdale
Regional Airport/USAF Plant 42.
    The FAA has determined this regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments
are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this
regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA's authority to
issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the U.S.
Code. Subtitle 1, section 106 discusses the authority of the FAA
Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the agency's authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority described in subtitle VII, part A,
subpart I, section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to
ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This
regulation is within the scope of that authority as it establishes
additional controlled airspace at Palmdale Regional Airport/USAF Plant
42, Palmdale, CA.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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

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

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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:

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

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15,
2010 is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

AWP CA D Palmdale, CA [Amended]

Palmdale Regional Airport/USAF Plant 42
    (Lat. 34[deg]37'46'' N., long. 118[deg]05'04'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
5,000 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Palmdale Regional
Airport/USAF Plant 42. This Class D Airspace area is effective
during the specific dates and times established in advance by a
Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.

Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace designated as an extension to a
Class D surface area.

* * * * *

AWP CA E4 Palmdale, CA [Amended]

Palmdale Regional Airport/USAF Plant 42
    (Lat. 34[deg]37'46'' N., long. 118[deg]05'04'' W.)
Palmdale VORTAC
    (Lat. 34[deg]37'53'' N., long. 118[deg]03'50'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.6 miles
each side of the ILS localizer east course, extending from the 4.3-
mile radius of Palmdale Regional Airport/USAF Plant 42 to 6.5 miles
east of the LOM, and within 1.8 miles south of and parallel to the
Palmdale VORTAC 099[deg] radial extending from the 4.3-mile radius
of the airport to 7 miles east of the VORTAC. This Class E Airspace
area is effective during the specific dates and times established in
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will
thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility
Directory.

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

* * * * *

AWP CA E5 Palmdale, CA [Modified]

Palmdale Regional Airport/USAF Plant 42
    (Lat. 34[deg]37'46'' N., long. 118[deg]05'04'' W.)
Palmdale VORTAC
    (Lat. 34[deg]37'53'' N., long. 118[deg]03'50'' W.)
Lancaster, Gen. William J. Fox Airfield, CA
    (Lat. 34[deg]44' 28'' N., long. 118[deg]13' 07'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within 1.8 miles south

and 6.1 miles north of the Palmdale VORTAC 298[deg] radial extending
from the VORTAC to 15.6 miles northwest, and within 1.8 miles each
side of the 310[deg] bearing from the Gen. William J. Fox Airfield
extending from a 4-mile radius of Gen. William J. Fox Airfield to
9.1 miles northwest of the Airfield, and within 5.2 miles south and
10.4 miles north of the Palmdale VORTAC 298[deg] and 118[deg]
radials extending from 9.6 miles northwest to 11.3 miles southeast
of the VORTAC, and within 8 miles south and 4 miles north of the
086[deg] bearing from Palmdale Regional Airport/USAF Plant 42
extending 21.7 miles east of Palmdale Regional Airport/USAF Plant
42. That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface
bounded by a line beginning at lat. 35[deg]36'30'' N., long.
118[deg]45'03'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]44'00'' N., long. 117[deg]53'03''
W.; to lat. 36[deg]07'00'' N., long. 117[deg]53'03'' W.; to lat.
36[deg]07'00'' N., long. 117[deg]35'03'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]47'46''
N., long. 116[deg]55'23'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]21'36'' N., long.
116[deg]55'23'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]34'30'' N., long. 116[deg]29'43''
W.; to lat. 35[deg]34'30'' N., long. 116[deg]23'33'' W.; to lat.
35[deg]28'35'' N., long. 116[deg]18'48'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]21'30''
N., long. 116[deg]13'03'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]43'00'' N., long.
116[deg]13'03'' W.; thence west along lat. 34[deg]43'00'' N., to the
southeast boundary of V-21, thence along the southeast boundary of
V-21 to lat. 34[deg]30'00'' N., thence west along lat.
34[deg]30'00'' N., to long. 118[deg]20'03'' W.; thence north along
long. 118[deg]20'03'' W., to the south boundary of V-137, thence
west along the south boundary of V-137 to long. 118[deg]45'03'' W.;
thence to the point of beginning.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on May 17, 2011.
Christine Mellon,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
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