[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 104 (Thursday, May 30, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32349-32353]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12662]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1001; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-020-AD;
Amendment 39-17453; AD 2013-09-11]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Cessna Aircraft Company Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and
650 airplanes. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of smoke and/or
fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the
brushes in the air conditioning (A/C) motor. This AD requires
inspecting to determine if certain A/C compressor motors are installed
and to determine the accumulated hours on certain A/C drive motor
assemblies; repetitive replacement of the brushes in the drive motor
assembly, or, as an option to the brush replacement, deactivation of
the A/C system and placard installation; and return of replaced brushes
to Cessna. We are issuing this AD to prevent the brushes in the A/C
motor from wearing down beyond their limits, which could result in the
rivet in the brush contacting the commutator causing sparks and
consequent fire and/or smoke in the tailcone with no means to detect or
extinguish the fire and/or smoke.

DATES: This AD is effective July 5, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of July 5, 2013.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Cessna

Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet
https://www.cessnasupport.com/newlogin.html. You may review copies of
the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Abraham, Aerospace Engineer,
Electrical Systems and Avionics Branch, ACE-119W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent
Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that
would apply to the specified products. That SNPRM published in the
Federal Register on February 11, 2013 (78 FR 9636). The original NPRM
(77 FR 59146, September 26, 2012) proposed to require an inspection to
determine if certain A/C compressor motors are installed and to
determine the accumulated hours on certain A/C drive motor assemblies;
repetitive replacement of the brushes in the drive motor assembly, or,
as an option to the brush replacement, deactivation of the A/C system
and placard installation; and return of replaced brushes to Cessna. The
SNPRM proposed to revise the optional A/C system deactivation
procedure.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM (78 FR 9636, February 11,
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed--except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM (78 FR 9636, February 11, 2013) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM (78 FR 9636, February 11, 2013).

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action. The reporting data required by
this AD will enable us to obtain better insight into brush wear. The
reporting data will also indicate if the replacement intervals we
established are adequate. After we analyze the reporting data received,
we might consider further rulemaking.
    Model 525 airplanes are not subject to this AD. We are currently
considering requiring similar actions for these airplanes.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 1,987 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
             Action                   Labor cost          Parts cost       Cost per  product       operators
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Inspection, drive motor assembly  11 work-hours x     $252 per            $1,187 per          $2,358,569 per
 brush replacement, parts          $85 per hour =      replacement cycle.  replacement cycle.  replacement
 return, and reporting.            $935 per                                                    cycle.
                                   replacement cycle.
Optional fabrication of placard   1 work-hour x $85   $0................  $85...............  $168,895.
 for deactivation.                 per hour = $85.
Optional deactivation or          1 work-hour x $85   $0................  $85...............  $31,450.
 reactivation for Model 560XL      per hour = $85.
 airplanes (370 airplanes).
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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.

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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):

2013-09-11 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-17453; Docket No.
FAA-2012-1001; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-020-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective July 5, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following Cessna Aircraft Company
airplanes, certificated in any category.
    (1) Model 500 and 501 airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 0001
through 0689 inclusive.
    (2) Model 550 and 551 airplanes, S/Ns 0002 through 0733
inclusive, and 0801 through 1136 inclusive.
    (3) Model S550 airplanes, S/Ns 0001 through 0160 inclusive.
    (4) Model 560 airplanes, S/Ns 0001 through 0707 inclusive, and
0751 through 0815 inclusive.
    (5) Model 560XL airplanes, S/Ns 5001 through 5300 inclusive.
    (6) Model 650 airplanes, S/Ns 0200 through 0241 inclusive, and
7001 through 7119 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 21, Air Conditioning.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by multiple reports of smoke and/or fire in
the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes
in the air conditioning (A/C) motor. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the brushes in the A/C motor from wearing down, which could
result in the rivet in the brush contacting the commutator causing
sparks and consequent fire and/or smoke in the tailcone with no
means to detect or extinguish the fire and/or smoke.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection for Part Number (P/N)

    Within 30 days or 10 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first: Inspect the A/C compressor motor to
determine whether P/N 1134104-1 or P/N 1134104-5 is installed. A
review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part number of the A/C compressor motor can be
conclusively determined from that review.

(h) Inspection of Compressor Hour Meter and Maintenance Records

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
any A/C compressor motor is found having P/N 1134104-1 or P/N
1134104-5: Within 30 days or 10 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, determine the hour reading
on the A/C compressor hour meter as specified in paragraphs (h)(1)
and (h)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Inspect the number of hours on the A/C compressor hour
meter. And,
    (2) Check the airplane logbook for any entry for replacing the
A/C compressor motor brushes with new brushes, or for replacing the
compressor motor or compressor condenser module assembly (pallet)
with a motor or assembly that has new brushes.
    (i) If the logbook contains an entry for replacement of parts,
as specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, determine the number of
hours on the A/C compressor motor brushes by comparing the number of
hours on the compressor motor since replacement and use this number
in lieu of the number determined in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. Or,
    (ii) If, through the logbook check you cannot positively
determine the number of hours on the A/C compressor motor brushes,
as specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, use the number of hours
on the A/C compressor hour meter determined in paragraph (h)(1) of
this AD or presume the brushes have over 500 hours time-in-service.

(i) Replacement

    Using the hour reading on the A/C compressor hour meter
determined in paragraph (h) of this AD, replace the A/C compressor
motor brushes with new brushes at the later of the times specified
in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD. Thereafter, repeat the
replacement of the A/C compressor motor brushes at intervals not to
exceed 500 hours time-in-service on the A/C compressor motor. Do the
replacement in accordance with the applicable Cessna maintenance
manual subject specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(7) of this
AD.
    (1) Before the accumulation of 500 total hours time-in-service
on the A/C compressor motor.
    (2) Before further flight after doing the inspection required in
paragraph (h) of this AD.

(j) Replacement Maintenance Manual Information

    Use the instructions in the applicable Cessna maintenance manual
subject specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(7) of this AD to
do the replacement required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
    (1) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 10, dated April 23, 2012, of the
Cessna Model 550 Bravo Maintenance Manual.
    (2) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 8, dated April 23, 2012, of the
Cessna Model 550Maintenance Manual.
    (3) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20, dated April 23, 2012, of the
Cessna Model 560 Maintenance Manual.
    (4) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 13, dated April 23, 2012, of the
Cessna Model 560XLMaintenance Manual.
    (5) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 30, dated April 23, 2012, of the
Cessna Model 650 Maintenance Manual.
    (6) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits-General, of Chapter
4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 4, dated April 23, 2012, of
the Cessna Model 500/501Maintenance Manual.
    (7) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 7, dated April 23, 2012, of the
Cessna Model S550 Maintenance Manual.

(k) Deactivation of A/C System

    In lieu of replacing the A/C compressor motor brushes as
required by this AD, deactivate the A/C system as specified in
paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), or (k)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) For all airplanes except Model 560XL and 650 airplanes: Pull
the vapor cycle A/C circuit breaker labeled ``AIR COND,'' do the
actions specified in paragraphs (k)(1)(i) and (k)(1)(ii) of this AD,
and document deactivation of the system in the airplane logbook,
referring to this AD as the reason for deactivation. While the
system is deactivated, the airplane operator must remain aware of
operating temperature limitations specified in the applicable
airplane flight manual.
    (i) Fabricate a placard that states: ``A/C DISABLED'' with \1/
8\-inch black lettering on a white background.
    (ii) Install the placard on the airplane instrument panel within
6 inches of the A/C selection switch.
    (2) For Model 650 airplanes: Pull the vapor cycle A/C circuit
breaker labeled ``FWD EVAP FAN,'' do the actions specified in
paragraphs (k)(1)(i) and (k)(1)(ii) of this AD, and document
deactivation of the system in the airplane logbook, referring to
this AD as the reason for deactivation. While the system is
deactivated, the airplane operator must remain aware of operating
temperature limitations specified in the applicable airplane flight
manual.
    (3) For Model 560XL airplanes: Do the actions specified in
paragraphs (k)(1)(i) and (k)(1)(ii) of this AD, and document
deactivation of the system in the airplane logbook, referring to
this AD as the reason for

deactivation. While the system is deactivated, the airplane operator
must remain aware of operating temperature limitations specified in
the applicable airplane flight manual. Remove the fuse limiter that
supplies power to the A/C compressor motor by doing the actions
specified in paragraphs (k)(3)(i) through (k)(3)(viii) of this AD,
and return to the airplane to service by doing the actions specified
in paragraphs (k)(3)(ix) through (k)(3)(xiii) of this AD.
    (i) Open the battery door.
    (ii) Disconnect the main battery connector and remove external
electrical power.
    (iii) Tag the battery and external power receptacle with a
warning tag that reads: ``WARNING: Do not connect the battery
connector during the maintenance in progress.''
    (iv) Gain access to the J-Box through the tailcone access door.
    (v) Remove the wing nuts that attach the cover to the J-Box.
    (vi) Remove the J-Box cover.
    (vii) Remove nuts securing compressor fuse limiter (reference
designator HZ116, P/N ANL130) to the bus bar.
    (viii) Remove the compressor motor fuse limiter from the
terminals and retain for future reinstallation once the compressor
motor brushes have been replaced.
    (ix) Install fuse limiter nuts on the terminals and torque to
100 inch-pounds +/- 5 inch-pounds.
    (x) Install the J-Box cover with wing nuts.
    (xi) Remove the warning tag on the battery and external power
receptacle.
    (xii) Connect the battery and restore electrical power to the
airplane.
    (xiii) Close the tailcone access door.

(l) Reactivation of A/C System

    If an operator chooses to deactivate the A/C system, as
specified in paragraph (k) of this AD, and then later chooses to
return the A/C system to service: Before returning the A/C system to
service and removing the placard, perform the inspection specified
in paragraph (h) of this AD, and do the replacements specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD, at the times specified in paragraph (i) of
this AD. Return the A/C system to service by doing the actions
specified in paragraph (l)(1), (l)(2), or (l)(3) of this AD, as
applicable.
    (1) For all airplanes except Model 560XL and 650 airplanes: Push
in the vapor cycle A/C circuit breaker labeled ``AIR COND,'' remove
the placard by the A/C selection switch that states ``A/C
DISABLED,'' and document reactivation of the system in the airplane
logbook.
    (2) For Model 650 airplanes: Push in the vapor cycle A/C circuit
breaker labeled ``FWD EVAP FAN,'' remove the placard by the A/C
selection switch that states ``A/C DISABLED,'' and document
reactivation of the system in the airplane logbook.
    (3) For Model 560XL airplanes: Remove the placard by the A/C
selection switch that states ``A/C DISABLED,'' and document
reactivation of the system in the airplane logbook. Re-install the
fuse limiter by doing the actions specified in paragraphs (l)(3)(i)
through (l)(3)(viii) of this AD, and return to the airplane to
service by doing the actions specified in paragraphs (l)(3)(ix)
through (l)(3)(xiii) of this AD.
    (i) Open the battery door.
    (ii) Disconnect the main battery connector and remove external
electrical power.
    (iii) Tag the battery and external power receptacle with a
warning tag that reads: ``WARNING: Do not connect the battery
connector during the maintenance in progress.''
    (iv) Gain access to the J-Box through the tailcone access door.
    (v) Remove the wing nuts that attach the cover to the J-Box.
    (vi) Remove the J-Box cover.
    (vii) Remove the fuse limiter nuts on the bus bar terminals for
the fuse limiter.
    (viii) Install the compressor motor fuse limiter (reference
designator HZ116, P/N ANL130).
    (ix) Install fuse limiter nuts on the terminals and torque to
100 inch-pounds +/- 5 inch-pounds.
    (x) Install the J-Box cover with wing nuts.
    (xi) Remove the warning tag on the battery and external power
receptacle.
    (xii) Connect the battery and restore electrical power to the
airplane.
    (xiii) Close the tailcone access door.

(m) Parts Return and Reporting Requirements

    For the first two A/C compressor motor brush replacement cycles
on each airplane, send the brushes that were removed to Cessna
Aircraft Company, Cessna Service Parts and Programs, 7121 Southwest
Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67215. Provide the brushes and the
information specified in paragraphs (m)(1) through (m)(6) of this AD
within 30 days after the replacement, if the replacement was done on
or after the effective date of this AD, or within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, if the replacement was done before the
effective date of this AD.
    (1) The model and serial number of the airplane.
    (2) The part number of the motor.
    (3) The part number of the brushes, if known.
    (4) The elapsed amount of motor hours since the last brush/motor
replacement, if known.
    (5) If motor hours are unknown, report the elapsed airplane
flight hours since the last brush/motor replacement and indicate
that motor hours are unknown.
    (6) The number of motor hours currently displayed on the pallet
hour meter.

(n) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an A/
C compressor motor having P/N 1134104-1 or P/N 1134104-5, unless the
inspection specified in paragraph (h) of this AD is done before
further flight, and the replacements specified in paragraph (i) of
this AD are done at the times specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.

(o) Special Flight Permit Limitation

    Operation of the A/C system is prohibited while flying with a
special flight permit issued for this AD.

(p) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty
for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(q) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(r) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Christine Abraham,
Aerospace Engineer, Electrical Systems and Avionics Branch, ACE-
119W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport
Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone:
316-946-4165; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(s) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 10, dated April 23, 2012, of the
Cessna Model 550 Bravo Maintenance Manual. The revision level of
Chapter 4 is identified only on the title page of Chapter 4.
    (ii) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 8, dated April 23, 2012, of the
Cessna Model 550 Maintenance Manual. The revision level of Chapter 4
is

identified only on the title page of Chapter 4.
    (iii) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20, dated April 23, 2012, of the
Cessna Model 560 Maintenance Manual. The revision level of Chapter 4
is identified only on the title page of Chapter 4.
    (iv) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 13, dated April 23, 2012, of the
Cessna Model 560XL Maintenance Manual. The revision level of Chapter
4 is identified only on the title page of Chapter 4.
    (v) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 30, dated April 23, 2012, of the
Cessna Model 650 Maintenance Manual. The revision level of Chapter 4
is identified only on the title page of Chapter 4.
    (vi) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits-General, of
Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 4, dated April 23,
2012, of the Cessna Model 500/501Maintenance Manual. The revision
level of Chapter 4 is identified only on the title page of Chapter
4.
    (vii) Subject 4-11-00, Replacement Time Limits, of Chapter 4,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 7, dated April 23, 2012, of the
Cessna Model S550 Maintenance Manual. The revision level of Chapter
4 is identified only on the title page of Chapter 4.
    (3) For Cessna service information identified in this AD,
contact Cessna Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet https://www.cessnasupport.com/newlogin.html.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 26, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER09-1699-000]

Eurus Combine Hills II, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial
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September 17, 2009.
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eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
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Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
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Nitrogen General Permit (``Draft General Permit'') establishes effluent
limitations and requirements, effluent and ambient monitoring
requirements, reporting requirements and standard conditions for 13
eligible WWTFs in New Hampshire. The Draft General Permit is available
on EPA Region 1's website at https://www.epa.gov/npdes-permits/draft-great-bay-total-nitrogen-general-permit. The Fact Sheet for the Draft
General Permit sets forth principal facts and the significant factual,
legal, methodological, and policy questions considered in the
development of the Draft General Permit and is also available at this
website. The Draft General Permit only authorizes the discharge of
nitrogen from 13 eligible WWTFs. The discharge of all other pollutants
from these WWTFs will continue to be authorized by each WWTF's
respective individual NPDES permit.

DATES: Public comments must be received by March 9, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the Draft General Permit may be mailed
to U.S. EPA Region 1, Water Division, Attn: Michael Cobb, 5 Post Office
Square, Suite 100, Mail Code 06-1, Boston, Massachusetts 02109-3912, or
sent via email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>No facsimiles (faxes) will be
accepted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information concerning the
Draft General Permit may be obtained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from Michael Cobb, U.S.
EPA Region 1, Water Division, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Mail
Code 06-1, Boston, MA 02109-3912; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The Draft General Permit is based on an
administrative record available for review at U.S. EPA Region 1, Water
Division, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts 02109-
3912. A reasonable fee may be charged for copying requests.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Public Comment Information: Interested persons may submit written
comments on the Draft General Permit to EPA Region 1 at the address
listed above. Additionally, pursuant to 40 CFR 124.12 EPA will hold a
public hearing during the comment period for any interested persons to
submit oral comments. EPA will post the details of the public hearing
at EPA Region 1's website listed above and will notify via email the
eligible Permittees and any other party who requests to be notified. In
reaching a final decision on this Draft General Permit, the Regional
Administrator will respond to all significant comments and make
responses available to the public at EPA's Boston office. All comments
must be postmarked or delivered by the close of the public comment
period.
    General Information: The Draft General Permit includes nitrogen
effluent limitations and requirements based on water quality
considerations. The effluent limits established in the Draft General
Permit ensure that the surface water quality standards of the receiving
water(s) will be attained and/or maintained. The permit also contains
ambient monitoring requirements to ensure EPA has the information
necessary to track the effectiveness of the permit in meeting water
quality standards.
    Obtaining Authorization: To obtain coverage under the Draft General
Permit, facilities identified in Part 1.1 of this General Permit may
submit a notice of intent (NOI) in accordance with 40 CFR
122.28(b)(2)(i) & (ii). The contents of the notice of intent shall
include at a minimum, the legal name and address of the owner or
operator, the facility name and address, type of facility or
discharges, the receiving stream(s) and be signed by the operator in
accordance with the signatory requirements of 40 CFR 122.22.
Alternately, based on 40 CFR 122.28(b)(2)(vi), the Director may notify
a discharger (or treatment works treating domestic sewage) that it is
covered by a general permit, even if the discharger (or treatment works
treating domestic sewage) has not submitted a notice of intent to be
covered. EPA has determined that the 13 facilities identified in Part
1.1 all meet the eligibility requirements for coverage under the Draft
General Permit and may be authorized to discharge under the General
Permit by this type of notification.
    Other Legal Requirements: In accordance with the Endangered Species
Act (ESA), EPA has updated the provisions and necessary actions and
documentation related to potential impacts to endangered species from
sites seeking coverage under the Draft General Permit. Concurrently
with the public notice of the Draft General Permit, EPA has submitted a
letter to National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) summarizing the
results of EPA's assessment of the potential effects to endangered and
threatened species and their critical habitats as a result of EPA's
issuance of the Draft General Permit. In this document, EPA has
preliminarily concluded that the proposed issuance of the Draft General
Permit is not likely to adversely affect the shortnose sturgeon,
Atlantic sturgeon, or designated critical habitat for Atlantic
sturgeon. EPA has requested that NMFS review this submittal and inform
EPA whether it concurs with this preliminary finding.
    Concurrently with the public notice of the Draft General Permit,
EPA has also submitted a letter to United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) summarizing the results of EPA's assessment of the
potential effects to endangered and threatened species and their
critical habitats as a result of EPA's issuance of the Draft General
Permit. In this document, EPA has preliminarily concluded that the
Draft General Permit will have no effect on the small whorled pogonia
or Northern long-eared bat, and may affect, but is not likely to
adversely affect roseate tern, red knot, or piping plover. EPA has
requested that USFWS review this submittal and inform EPA whether it
concurs with this preliminary finding.
    National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA): Facilities which
adversely affect properties listed or eligible for listing in the
National Registry of Historic Places under the NHPA are not authorized
to discharge under the Draft General Permit. Based on the nature and
location of the discharges, EPA has determined that the 13 facilities
eligible for authorization under the Draft General Permit do not have
the potential

to affect a property that is either listed or eligible for listing on
the National Register of Historic Places.

    Authority: This action is being taken under the Clean Water Act,
33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.

    Dated: December 19, 2019.
Dennis Deziel,
Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1.
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[Notices]
[Pages 53836-53837]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-3538-EM; Docket ID FEMA-2020-0001]

Louisiana; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for
the State of Louisiana (FEMA-3538-EM), dated August 23, 2020, and
related determinations.

DATES: This amendment was issued August 25, 2020.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of an emergency declaration for
the State of Louisiana is hereby amended to include reimbursement for
eligible emergency protective measures for the following areas among
those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the event
declared an emergency by the President in his declaration of August 23,
2020.

    The parishes of Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption,
Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana,
Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis,
Lafayette, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe
Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John
the Baptist, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany,
Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Vermilion, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and
West Feliciana for reimbursement for eligible emergency protective
measures (already designated for emergency protective measures
(Category B), limited to direct Federal assistance and reimbursement
for mass care including evacuation and shelter support).

    The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora

Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal
Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046,
Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing
Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared
Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster
Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and
Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to
Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--
Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039,
Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Pete Gaynor,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2020-0076]

Safety Zone, Coast Guard Exercise Area, Hood Canal, Washington

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce safety zones surrounding vessels
involved in Coast Guard training exercises in Hood Canal, WA, from May
11, 2020, through May 15, 2020. This enforcement is necessary to ensure
the safety of the maritime public and vessels near training exercises.
During the enforcement period, entry into the safety zones is
prohibited, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or her
Designated Representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1339 will be enforced from 8 a.m.
on May 11, 2020, through 5 p.m. on May 15, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of enforcement, call or email Chief Warrant Officer William
Martinez, Sector Puget Sound Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety
zones around vessels involved in Coast Guard training exercises in Hood
Canal, WA, set forth in 33 CFR 165.1339, from 8 a.m. on May 11, 2020
through 5 p.m. on May 15, 2020. This enforcement is necessary to ensure
the safety of the maritime public and vessels near training exercises.
Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1339, no person or vessel may enter
or remain within 500 yards of any vessel involved in Coast Guard
training exercises while such vessel is transiting Hood Canal, WA,
between Foul Weather Bluff and the entrance to Dabob Bay, unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port or her Designated Representative.
In addition, the regulation requires all vessel operators seeking to
enter any of the zones during the enforcement period to first obtain
permission. You may seek permission by contacting the on-scene patrol
commander on VHF channel 13 or 16, or the Sector Puget Sound Joint
Harbor Operations Center at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    You will be able to identify participating vessels as those flying
the Coast Guard Ensign. The Captain of the Port may also be assisted in
the enforcement of the zone by other federal, state, or local agencies.
The Captain of the Port will issue a general permission to enter the
safety zones if the training exercise is completed before 5 p.m. on May
15. In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register,
the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement
period via a Local Notice to Mariners.

    Dated: January 28, 2020.
Linda A. Sturgis,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Puget Sound.
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