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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER07-157-000]

Macquarie Cook Power, Inc.; Notice of Issuance of Order

December 21, 2006.
    Macquarie Cook Power, Inc. (Macquarie Cook) filed an application
for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule.
The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of
energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates.
Macquarie Cook also requested waivers of various Commission
regulations. In particular, Macquarie Cook requested that the
Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Macquarie Cook.
    On December 21, 2006, pursuant to delegated authority, the
Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development--West, granted the
requests for blanket approval under Part 34. The Director's order also
stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the
Federal Register establishing a period of time for the filing of
protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest
the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of
liability by Macquarie Cook should file a motion to intervene or
protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214
of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211,
385.214 (2004).
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to
intervene or protest is January 22, 2007.
    Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above,
Macquarie Cook is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations
or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in
respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance
or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes
of Macquarie Cook, compatible with the public interest, and is
reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes.
    The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that
neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by
continued approvals of Macquarie Cook's issuance of securities or
assumptions of liability.
    Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's
Web site at http://www.ferc.gov, using the eLibrary link. Enter the

docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number
filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may
be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filings.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-22358 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am]

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 26, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 64695-64697]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0248; Airspace Docket No. 22-AGL-4]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-24, V-78, V-181, and V-398;
and Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-462; in the
Vicinity of Watertown, SD

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airways V-24, V-78, V-181, and V-398, and establishes RNAV route T-462
in the vicinity of Watertown, SD. This action is necessary due to the
planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Watertown, SD, VOR/
Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) which provides navigational guidance
to portions of the affected VOR Federal airways. The Watertown VOR is
being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational
Network (VOR MON) program.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 29, 2022. 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 JO 7400.11
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800

Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. 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
the 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 modifies the route structure as necessary to preserve
the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace
System.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2022-0248 in the Federal Register (87 FR 17038; March 25, 2022),
amending VOR Federal airways V-24, V-78, V-181, and V-398, and
establishing RNAV route T-462. The proposed amendment and establishment
actions were due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of
the Watertown, SD, VORTAC NAVAID. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal. No comments were received.
    VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) and United
States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA
Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15,
2022, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Air
Traffic Service (ATS) routes listed in this document will be published
subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September
15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists Class
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending V-24, V-78, V-181,
and V-398, and establishing T-462 due to the planned decommissioning of
the VOR portion of the Watertown, SD, VORTAC NAVAID. The ATS route
actions are described below.
    V-24: V-24 extends between the Aberdeen, SD, VOR/Distance Measuring
Equipment (VOR/DME) and the Rochester, MN, VOR/DME; between the
Janesville, WI, VOR/DME and the Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME; and between
the Peotone, IL, VORTAC and the Brickyard, IN, VORTAC. The airway
segment between the Aberdeen, SD, VOR/DME and the Redwood Falls, MN,
VOR/DME is removed. This results in the first segment of the airway
extending between the Redwood Falls, MN, VOR/DME and the Rochester, MN,
VOR/DME. The second and third segments of the airway remain unchanged.
    V-78: V-78 extends between the Watertown, SD, VORTAC and the
Escanaba, MI, VOR/DME; and between the Pellston, MI, VORTAC and the
Saginaw, MI, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Watertown, SD,
VORTAC and the Darwin, MN, VORTAC is removed. This results in the first
segment of the airway extending between the Darwin, MN, VORTAC and the
Escanaba, MI, VOR/DME. The second segment of the airway remains
unchanged.
    V-181: V-181 extends between the Kirksville, MO, VORTAC and the
Grand Forks, ND, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Sioux Falls,
SD, VORTAC and the Fargo, ND, VOR/DME is removed. This results in the
airway extending between the Kirksville, MO, VORTAC and the Sioux
Falls, SD, VORTAC; and between the Fargo, ND, VOR/DME and the Grand
Forks, ND, VOR/DME.
    V-398: V-398 extends between the Aberdeen, SD, VOR/DME and the
Rochester, MN, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Aberdeen, SD,
VOR/DME and the Redwood Falls, MN, VOR/DME is removed. This results in
the airway extending between the Redwood Falls, MN, VOR/DME and the
Rochester, MN, VOR/DME.
    T-462: T-462 is a new RNAV route that extends between the Bismarck,
ND, VOR/DME and the GENEO, MN, waypoint (WP) located near the Darwin,
MN, VOR. T-462 is established to mitigate the removal of the V-24
airway segment between the Aberdeen, SD, VOR/DME and the Watertown, SD,
VORTAC and the removal of the V-78 airway segment between the
Watertown, SD, VORTAC and the Darwin, MN, VORTAC. The new route also
provides navigational options in areas of limited or no radar coverage
to pilots whose aircraft are RNAV equipped. The full route description
of T-462 is listed in the amendments to part 71 set forth below.
    All navigational aid radials listed in the VOR Federal airway
descriptions below are unchanged and stated in True degrees.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
is published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    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
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation
of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action of amending VOR Federal
airways V-24, V-78, V-181, and V-398, and establishing RNAV route T-
462, due to the planned decommissioning of the Watertown, SD, VOR
NAVAID, qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing
regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order
1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-
6.5a, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact
review rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace
areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71,
Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic
Service Routes; and Reporting Points) and paragraph 5-6.5k, which
categorically excludes from further environmental impact review the
publication of existing air traffic control procedures that do not
essentially change existing tracks, create

new tracks, change altitude, or change concentration of aircraft on
these tracks. As such, this action is not expected to result in any
potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the
FAA has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further analysis. The FAA has determined
that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of
an environmental assessment or environmental impact study.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19,
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal airways.

* * * * *

V-24 [Amended]

    From Redwood Falls, MN; to Rochester, MN. From Janesville, WI;
INT Janesville 112[deg] and Northbrook, IL, 291[deg] radials; to
Northbrook. From Peotone, IL; INT Peotone 152[deg] and Brickyard,
IN, 312[deg] radials; to Brickyard.
* * * * *

V-78 [Amended]

    From Darwin, MN; Gopher, MN; INT Gopher 091[deg] and Eau Claire,
WI, 290[deg] radials; Eau Claire; Rhinelander, WI; Iron Mountain,
MI; to Escanaba, MI. From Pellston, MI; Alpena, MI; INT Alpena
232[deg] and Saginaw, MI, 353[deg] radials; to Saginaw.
* * * * *

V-181 [Amended]

    From Kirksville, MO; Lamoni, IA; Omaha, IA; Norfolk, NE;
Yankton, SD; to Sioux Falls, SD. From Fargo, ND; to Grand Forks, ND.
* * * * *

V-398 [Amended]

    From Redwood Falls, MN; to Rochester, MN.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

* * * * *

T-462 Bismarck, ND (BIS) to GENEO, MN [New]
Bismarck, ND (BIS)            VOR/DME             (Lat. 46[deg]45'42.34'' N, long. 100[deg]39'55.47'' W)
Aberdeen, SD (ABR)            VOR/DME             (Lat. 45[deg]25'02.48'' N, long. 098[deg]22'07.39'' W)
FFORT, SD                     WP                  (Lat. 44[deg]58'47.45'' N, long. 097[deg]08'30.36'' W)
GENEO, MN                     WP                  (Lat. 45[deg]05'15.37'' N, long. 094[deg]27'14.30'' W)

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 17, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2022-22780 Filed 10-25-22; 8:45 am]
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[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[CERCLA 01-2021-0058; FRL-10023-44-Region 1]

Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement: Former
Healy School Site, Fall River, Massachusetts

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative cost
settlement for recovery of response costs concerning the Former Healy
School Site, located in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, with
the Settling Party, Spindle City Homes, Inc. To settle EPA's claim for
recovery of response costs, which amount to approximately $1,577,000,
the proposed settlement requires the Settling Party to pay EPA an
amount equal to the sale price of the property of $450,000 minus $5,000
for attorney fees, reasonable closing costs, reasonable broker's fees
and any outstanding real estate taxes or other municipal liens owed to
the City of Fall River at the time of the closing. In exchange, EPA
will release its lien and provide the Settling Party with a covenant
not to sue for the Site. For 30 days following the date of publication
of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to
the settlement for recovery of response costs.

DATES: Comments must be submitted by June 10, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Michelle Lauterback, Senior
Enforcement Counsel, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (04-2), Boston, MA
02109-3912,<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected], and should
reference the Former Healy School Site, U.S. EPA Docket No: CERCLA 01-
2021-0058.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of the proposed settlement may
be obtained from Stacy Greendlinger, Superfund and Emergency Management
Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, 5 Post Office
Square, Suite 100 (02-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912, telephone number:
(617) 918-1403, email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Direct
technical questions to Stacy Greendlinger and legal questions to
Michelle Lauterback, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region I, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (04-2),
Boston, MA 02109-3912, telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>, email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed administrative settlement for
recovery of response costs concerning the Former Healy School Site,
located in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, is made in
accordance with Section 122(h)(l) of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). EPA covenants not
to sue or take administrative action against the Settling Party,
Spindle City Homes, Inc., pursuant to Section 107(a) of CERCLA, 42
U.S.C. 9607(a), for Response Costs. In exchange, the Settling Party
agrees to pay to EPA an amount equal to the Net Sale Proceeds minus
$5,000 for attorney fees and expenses. ``Net Sale Proceeds'' shall mean
the $450,000 sales price set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement
minus the sum of: (i) Any reasonable closing costs paid regarding the
sale; (ii) any reasonable. broker's fees regarding the sale; and (iii)
any outstanding real estate taxes or other municipal charges owed to
the City of Fall River with respect to the Property that are paid to
the City of Fall River at the time of closing. Payment of such amount
shall be due within 48 hours of the closing of the sale of the property
and within 14 days of receiving payment, EPA will provide Settling
Party with a release of lien. The Agency will consider all comments
received and may modify or withdraw its consent to this cost recovery
settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which
indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate.
The Agency's response to any comments received will be available for
public inspection at the Environmental Protection Agency--Region I, 5
Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109-3912. The Effective
Date of the

Agreement is the date upon which EPA notifies Spindle City Homes, Inc.
that the public comment period has closed and that such comments, if
any, do not require that EPA modify or withdraw from the Agreement. If
the closing of the sale of the Property pursuant to the Purchase and
Sale Agreement does not take place on or before November 1, 2021, this
Agreement is voidable at the discretion of EPA. The proposed settlement
has been approved by the Environmental and Natural Resources Division
of the United States Department of Justice.

Bryan Olson,
Director, Superfund and Emergency Management Division.
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[Notices]
[Pages 44363-44365]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-78198; File No. SR-NYSEMKT-2016-52]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE MKT LLC; Notice of Filing of
Proposed Rule Change Amending Rules 340, 341, and 359 To Extend the
Time Within Which a Member or Member Organization or an ATP Holder Must
File a Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry Registration

June 30, 2016.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that, on June 16, 2016, NYSE MKT LLC (the ``Exchange'' or ``NYSE
MKT'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III below, which Items have been prepared by NYSE MKT. 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\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend Rules 340, 341 and 359 to harmonize
the requirement of when a member or member organization or an ATP
Holder must file an Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry
Registration (``Form U-5'') with the rules of other exchanges and
FINRA. The proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site
at www.nyse.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, 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 self-regulatory organization
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 those 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 parts of such
statements.

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

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend Rules 340, 341 and 359 to harmonize
the requirement of when a member or member organization or an ATP
Holder must file a Form U-5 with the requirements on other exchanges
and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (``FINRA''). This
filing is not intended to address any other registration requirements
in Exchange rules.
    Specifically, under current Commentary .01 to Rule 340, members and
member organizations (collectively, ``Members'') are required to
electronically file a Form U-5 and any amendment thereto to the Central
Registration Depository (``CRD'') within ten (10) days of the date of
termination of an employee that has been approved for admission to the
trading floor. Under current Commentary .09 to Rule 341, Members must
submit information concerning the termination of employment of a
member, registered employee or an officer on Form U-5 within ten (10)
days of the date of termination.\4\ Under current Rule 359(a), an ATP
Holder that terminates an ATP Holder or approved person shall
electronically file a Form U-5 within ten (10) days of such
termination. While each of these rules govern [sic] the same topic,
they do not use the same rule language.
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    \4\ Commentary .09 to Rule 341 does not currently specify
electronic transmission, an absence that the proposed amendment
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    The Exchange proposes to amend these three rules by replacing the
current requirements of when to electronically file a Form U-5 with the
same requirement in each rule that a member, member organization, or
ATP Holder (as applicable) promptly file a Form U-5 electronically with
CRD, but not later than 30 calendar days after the date of termination
of a member, ATP Holder, registered employee or approved person (as
applicable). The proposed rule would further require that any amendment
to a Form U-5 must also be promptly filed electronically with CRD, but
not later than 30 calendar days after learning of the facts or
circumstances giving rise to the amendment. Finally, the proposed rule
would provide that all Forms U-5 must also be provided to the
terminated person concurrently with filing.
    The proposed rule text is based on the requirements of other
exchanges and FINRA and therefore would harmonize the requirement of
when a member or member organization or an ATP Holder must file a Form
U-5 with the rules of other exchanges and FINRA.\5\ The Exchange
believes that the proposed rule changes will promote the protection of
investors by adding that a Form U-5 be filed promptly, rather than the
current requirement that a Form U-5 be filed within 10 days. The
Exchange believes that this proposed requirement may lead to Form U-5s
being filed sooner than the current 10-day requirement. Consistent with
the rules of other exchanges and FINRA, the rule would further provide
that a Form U-5 should be filed not later than 30 days after the date
of termination. While this date is longer than the current 10 day
requirement, the Exchange believes that this timing, combined with the
requirement to file promptly, may still lead to firms submitting Form
U-5s on a more prompt basis. In addition, the proposed rule would
harmonize the standard, thus reducing the burden on competition for
member organizations and ATP Holders that are members of multiple
exchanges and FINRA to meet similar requirements. Such conformance to
the prevalent standard would both harmonize the time period for filing
the requisite Form U-5 across multiple self-regulatory organizations
and establish a known consistent standard to further ensure adherence.
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    \5\ See New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'') Rule 345(a).17(a)
and (b) (requiring that a Form U-5 shall be reported promptly, but
in any event not later than 30 days following termination, that any
amendment to the Form U-5 shall be filed not later than 30 days
after learning of the facts or circumstances giving rise to the
amendment, and that any termination notice must be provided
concurrently to the person whose association has been terminated);
BATS BZX Exchange, Inc. (``BZX'') Rule 2.5 Interpretations and
Policies .04(a) and (b) (requiring that a Form U-5 be reported
immediately following the date of termination, but in no event later
than 30 days following termination, that any amendment to the Form
U-5 shall be filed no later than 30 days after learning of the facts
or circumstances giving rise to the amendment, and that any
termination notice or amendment should [sic] be provided
concurrently to the person whose association has been terminated);
FINRA By-Laws Article 5 Sec. 3(a) and (b) (requiring that notice of
termination be filed not later than 30 days after termination, that
an amendment to a Form U-5 be filed not later than 30 days after
learning of the facts or circumstances giving rise to the amendment,
and that notice be provided concurrently to the person whose
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed changes are consistent with
Section 6(b) of the Act,\6\ in general, and furthers [sic] the
objectives of Section 6(b)(5),\7\ in particular, in that they are
designed 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, in general, to
protect investors and the public interest. Additionally, the Exchange
believes the proposed rule changes are consistent with the Section
6(b)(5) \8\ requirement that the rules of an exchange not be designed
to permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers, brokers, or
dealers.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    Specifically, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule changes
would remove impediments to and perfect the mechanisms of a free and
open market by conforming the time period within which Members and ATP
Holders must file a Form U-5 to the requirement that such forms be
filed promptly, but not later than 30 days after the termination event.
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule changes would protect
investors and the public interest by adding that Form U-5s should be
filed promptly, rather than requiring only that they be filed within 10
days. In addition, the Exchange believes that adding the requirement
that a Form U-5 be filed not later than 30 days after the event would
eliminate the disparity among the exchanges, other SROs and the
affected persons stemming from the cessation of their employment. In
this regard, the proposed changes would foster cooperation and
coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing, settling,
processing information with respect to, and facilitating transactions
in securities as they would both harmonize the time period for filing
the requisite Form U-5 across multiple self-regulatory organizations
and establish a known consistent standard to further ensure adherence.
Such action would not affect nor diminish the abilities of the
Exchange, its Members or an ATP Holder to fulfill their regulatory
responsibilities under the Act or the rules promulgated thereunder,

including but not limited to the responsibilities to monitor the
activities of such persons, nor would such proposed amendment affect
the rights of such terminated persons.
    The Exchange believes this additional transparency and clarity
removes a potential impediment to, and would contribute to perfecting,
the mechanism for a free and open market and a national market system,
and, in general, would protect investors and the public interest by
harmonizing the time period for filing the requisite Form U-5 across
multiple SROs, and by imposing the requirement that such forms be filed
promptly.\9\
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    \9\ This filing is intended to address only the filing
requirements of Forms U-5; it is not intended to address or affect
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that these proposed rule changes
would impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The proposed changes are not
designed to address any competitive issue but rather to harmonize
Exchange time-filing requirements to a standard prevalent among other
exchanges and FINRA, thereby reducing any potential confusion and
making the Exchange's rules easier to understand and navigate. The
Exchange believes that the proposed rule changes would serve to promote
regulatory clarity and consistency, thereby reducing burdens on the
marketplace and facilitating investor protection.

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

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

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

    Within 45 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or up to 90 days (i) as the Commission may designate
if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its
reasons for so finding or (ii) as to which the self-regulatory
organization consents, the Commission will:
    (A) By order approve or disapprove the proposed rule change, or
    (B) institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be 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-NYSEMKT-2016-52 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEMKT-2016-52. 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
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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
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Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of
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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-NYSEMKT-2016-52 and
should be submitted on or before July 28, 2016.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9537; Directorate Identifier 2016-SW-075-AD;
Amendment 39-18759; AD 2016-24-51]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are publishing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters, which
was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these
helicopters. This AD requires inspecting certain bearings. This AD is
prompted by a report of a failed bearing. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 12, 2017 to all persons except
those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Emergency AD
2016-24-51, issued on November 16, 2016, which contains the
requirements of this AD.
    We must receive comments on this AD by February 27, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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-2016-
9537; 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 this AD, the economic 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.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service Engineering, 124 Quarry
Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800-Winged-S or<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may review the
referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort
Worth, TX 76177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Blaine Williams, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781)
238-7161; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to
provide your comments prior to it becoming effective. However, we
invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written
comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to the
economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that resulted
from adopting this AD. The most helpful comments reference a specific
portion of the AD, explain the reason for any recommended change, and
include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain
duplicate comments, commenters should send only one copy of written
comments, or if comments are filed electronically, commenters should
submit them only one time. We will file in the docket all comments that
we receive, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerning this rulemaking during the
comment period. We will consider all the comments we receive and may
conduct additional rulemaking based on those comments.

Discussion

    On November 16, 2016, we issued Emergency AD 2016-24-51 to correct
an unsafe condition on Sikorsky Model S-92A helicopters with a TR pitch
change shaft (TRPCS) assembly part number (P/N) 92358-06303-041 or P/N
92358-06303-042. Emergency AD 2016-24-51 was sent previously to all
known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters. Emergency AD
2016-24-51 requires removing TRPCS assemblies

with less than 5 hours time-in-service (TIS) since new or overhaul from
service. Emergency AD 2016-24-51 also requires, for TRPCS assemblies
with between 5 and 80 hours TIS since new or overhaul, borescope
inspecting the TRPCS bearings and inspecting the angular contact
bearing to determine whether there is free rotation, purged grease with
metal particles, nicks or dents, or a cut, tear, or distortion on the
bearing seal. If the bearings do not pass these inspections, Emergency
AD 2016-24-51 requires replacing the TRPCS assembly.
    Emergency AD 2016-24-51 was prompted by a report of an operator
losing TR control while in a hover. A preliminary investigation
determined that binding in the TRPCS assembly double row angular
contact bearing (bearing) resulted in reduced TR control. The
investigation also found signs of excessive heat, which is an indicator
of a binding bearing. Because binding will result in bearing failure
rapidly, we limited Emergency AD 2016-24-51 to TRPCS assemblies with
less than 80 hours time-in-service (TIS). The actions in Emergency AD
2016-24-51 are intended to detect a binding bearing and prevent loss of
TR control and possible loss of control of the helicopter.

FAA's Determination

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

Related Service Information

    We reviewed Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92-64-009, Basic Issue,
dated November 2, 2016 (ASB 92-64-009). ASB 92-64-009 describes
procedures for inspecting the TRPCS and bearing assemblies for damaged
bearings and seals, purged grease with any metallic particles from the
bearings, radial play in the bearings, and correct installation of the
white Teflon seals, snap rings, and cotter pin.

AD Requirements

    For helicopters with a TRPCS assembly P/N 92358-06303-041 or P/N
92358-06303-042 with less than 80 hours TIS installed, this AD
requires:
     Removing from service TRPCS assemblies with less than 5
hours TIS since new or overhaul;
     For TRPCS assemblies with 5 or more hours TIS since new or
overhaul, borescope inspecting the TRPCS bearing for damaged,
incorrectly installed, or missing seals and inspecting the angular
contact bearing for free rotation, purged grease with metallic
particles, and damaged seals. If the TRPCS assembly has less than 10
hours TIS, performing a ground operation until the TRPCS assembly
accumulates 10 hours TIS before performing the inspection on the
angular contact bearing; and
     Replacing the TRPCS assembly if there is a missing,
damaged, or incorrectly installed seal, snap ring, or cotter pin or if
the bearing does not rotate freely, or if there is any purged grease
with metallic particles.
    This AD does not apply to helicopters with a TRPCS assembly
manufactured or overhauled on or after November 3, 2016.

Differences Between This AD and the Service Information

    ASB 92-64-009 requires operators to contact Sikorsky if there are
any discrepancies, and this AD does not. ASB 92-64-009 allows 20 hours
TIS to perform the visual bearing inspection if the borescope
inspection has already been performed, while this AD allows 20 hours
TIS for TRPCS assemblies with 15 or more hours TIS.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 80 helicopters of U.S.
Registry.
    We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order
to comply with this AD. At an average labor rate of $85 per hour,
borescope and visually inspecting the TRPCS assembly will require 16
work-hours, for a cost per helicopter of $1,360 and a cost of $108,800
for the U.S. fleet. If required, replacing a TRPCS assembly will
require 16 work-hours and required parts will cost $4,000, for a cost
per helicopter of $5,360.
    According to Sikorsky's service information, some of the costs of
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact
on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage by
Sikorsky. Accordingly, we have included all costs in our cost estimate.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    Providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adopting
these AD requirements would delay implementing the safety actions
needed to correct this known unsafe condition. Therefore, we found and
continue to find that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving
notice and comment prior to the adoption of this rule because the
previously described unsafe condition can result in loss of TR control
and certain actions must be accomplished before further flight or
within 20 hours TIS, a very short interval for these helicopters.
    Since it was found that immediate corrective action was required,
notice and opportunity for prior public comments before issuing this AD
were impracticable and contrary to public interest and good cause
existed to make the AD effective immediately by Emergency AD 2016-24-
51, issued on November 16, 2016, to all known U.S. owners and operators
of these helicopters. These conditions still exists and the AD is
hereby published in the Federal Register as an amendment to section
39.13 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39.13) to make it
effective to all persons.

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, 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 to the extent that
it justifies making a regulatory distinction; 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.
    We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply
with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

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):

2016-24-51 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: Amendment 39-18759; Docket
No. FAA-2016-9537; Directorate Identifier 2016-SW-075-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky)
Model S-92A helicopters, certificated in any category, with a tail
rotor pitch change shaft (TRPCS) assembly part number (P/N) 92358-
06303-041 or P/N 92358-06303-042 with less than 80 hours time-in-
service (TIS) installed, except those TRPCS assemblies manufactured
or overhauled on or after November 3, 2016.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This Emergency AD defines the unsafe condition as a binding
TRPCS bearing. This condition could result in loss of tail rotor
(TR) control and possible loss of control of the helicopter.

(c) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 12, 2017 to all persons except
those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Emergency
AD 2016-24-51, issued on November 16, 2016, which contains the
requirements of this AD.

(d) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.

(e) Required Actions

    (1) For TRPCS assemblies with less than 5 hours TIS since new or
overhaul, before further flight, remove the TRPCS assembly from
service.
    (2) For TRPCS assemblies with between 5 and 15 hours TIS since
new or overhaul, before further flight, and for TRPCS assemblies
with more than 15 hours TIS, within 20 hours TIS or before reaching
80 hours TIS, whichever occurs first:
    (i) Borescope inspect the TRPCS assembly as follows, unless done
within the previous 15 hours TIS.
    (A) On the TR side of the TRPCS bearing, remove the plug from
the end of the TRPCS, insert the borescope into the TRPCS, and
determine whether the white Teflon seal and snap ring are installed.
If the white Teflon seal or snap ring is missing, or if there is a
rip, tear, or heat damage on the seal or if there is no gap in the
snap ring, before further flight replace the TRPCS assembly.
    (B) On the TR servo side of the TRPCS bearing, insert the
borescope through the oil filler cap hole and determine whether the
white Teflon seal, snap ring, and cotter pin are installed. If the
white Teflon seal, snap ring, or cotter pin is missing, if there is
a rip, tear, or heat damage on the seal, or if there is no gap in
the snap ring, before further flight replace the TRPCS assembly.
    (ii) If the TRPCS assembly has less than 10 hours TIS, perform
ground operation with the rotor turning at 105% (Nr)
until the TRPCS assembly has accumulated 10 hours TIS, cycling the
TR control pedals at least 10 times per hour.
    (iii) Remove the TRPCS and inspect the SB2310 angular contact
bearing for free rotation, purged grease with metal particles, a
nick or a dent, and any cut, tear, or distortion on the bearing
seal. If the bearing does not rotate freely; the bearing sounds
rough or chatters; there is any purged grease with metal particles;
a nick or dent; or if there is a cut, tear, or distortion in the
bearing seal, before further flight, replace the TRPCS assembly.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may
approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Blaine Williams,
Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
Massachusetts 01803; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(g) Additional Information

    Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92-64-009, Basic Issue, dated
November 2, 2016, which is not incorporated by reference, contains
additional information about the subject of this final rule. For
service information identified in this final rule, contact Sikorsky
Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road,
Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800-Winged-S or<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may review this service
information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

(h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6720 Tail Rotor
Control System.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 9, 2016.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27811; Directorate Identifier 2004-NE-11-AD;
Amendment 39-15321; AD 2007-26-19]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Tay
611-8, Tay 611-8C, Tay 620-15, Tay 650-15, and Tay 651-54 Turbofan
Engines

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Tay 611-8, Tay 620-
15, Tay 650-15, and Tay 651-54 turbofan engines. That AD currently
requires initial and repetitive visual inspections of all ice-impact
panels and fillers in the low pressure (LP) compressor case for certain
conditions and replacing, as necessary, any or all panels. This AD
requires the same actions, provides terminating action to those
repetitive actions, and adds the Tay 611-8C turbofan engine to the
applicability. This AD results from RRD introducing new LP compressor
case ice-impact panels with additional retention features to these Tay
turbofan engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent release of ice-
impact panels due to improper bonding that can result in loss of thrust
in both engines.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 11, 2008. The Director of the
Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the regulations as of January 21, 2005
(70 FR 1172, January 6, 2005). The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed
in the regulations as of February 11, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You can get the service information identified in this AD
from Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, Eschenweg 11, D-15827
Dahlewitz, Germany; telephone 49 (0) 33-7086-1768; fax 49 (0) 33-7086-
3356.
    The Docket Operations office is located at Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE., West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-
0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Yang, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
superseding AD 2004-26-10, Amendment 39-13922 (70 FR 1172, January 6,
2005), with a proposed AD. The proposed AD applies to RRD Tay 611-8,
Tay 620-15, Tay 650-15, and Tay 651-54 turbofan engines. We published
the proposed AD in the Federal Register on July 6, 2007 (72 FR 36916).
That action proposed to require initial and repetitive visual
inspections of all ice-impact panels and fillers in the LP compressor
case for certain conditions and replacing, as necessary, any or all
panels. That action also proposed to provide terminating action to
those repetitive actions, and to add the Tay 611-8C turbofan engine to
the applicability.

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 this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is provided in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.

Request for Compliance Time Extension

    Two commenters, Rolls-Royce North America Inc. and Gulfstream,
request that we extend the Tay 611-8 and 611-8C engine compliance time
four more years, from December 31, 2011, to

December 31, 2015, to address new engines having the 6-ice-impact panel
configuration. The commenters state that so far, 12 engines have
incorporated the ice-impact panel retention features, and those engines
displayed strong bonding of the ice-impact panels before the panels
were removed. The commenters are concerned with potential shop capacity
problems, and extra cost if a special in-service repair is necessary.
    We do not agree. We coordinated with Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd &
Co KG in reviewing the request. Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG re-
states that the rework of the LP compressor case and installation of
new LP compressor case ice-impact panels with additional retention
features must be done before December 31, 2011 in accordance with Alert
Service Bulletin No. TAY-72-A1650, dated November 2, 2005.

Reference Errors in the Proposed AD

    Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG requests that we correct some
reference errors appearing in the proposed AD, as follows:
     In paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3), change ``RRD SB No. TAY-
72-1638, Revision 2, dated September 21, 2004'', to ``RRD SB No. TAY-
72-1638, Revision 3, dated February 25, 2005.''
     In paragraphs (h)(2) and (i)(2), change ``RRD SB No. TAY-
72-1638, Revision 2, dated September 21, 2004'', to ``RRD SB No. TAY-
72-1639, Revision 2, dated September 21, 2004.''
     In paragraph (h)(3), change ``every 1,000 CSLI'' to
``every 1,000 operating hours.''
     In paragraph (i)(1), change ``every 3,000 CSLI'' to
``every 3,000 operating hours.''

We agree and made these corrections to the AD.

Corrections Not Carried Forward

    Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG also requests that we review
the proposed AD for missing corrections that were made to AD 2004-26-
10, but not carried forward.
    We agree. The corrections were inadvertently left out of the
proposed AD. We have made those corrections to this AD, which
throughout the compliance section changed ``paragraph 3.E.'' to
``paragraphs 3.C. through 3.E.''

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously.
We have determined that these changes will neither increase the
economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect about 1,085 engines installed
on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about
2.5 work-hours per engine to perform an inspection, and about 12 work-
hours to perform a repair. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required terminating action parts will cost about $7,500 per engine.
Based on these figures, for the AD, we estimate:
     The cost of one inspection to the U.S. fleet to be
$217,000.
     The cost of a repair to the U.S fleet to be $1,041,600.
     The cost of parts to the U.S. fleet for terminating action
to be $8,137,500.

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 have 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 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); 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 summary of the costs to comply with this AD and
placed it in the AD docket. You may get a copy of this summary at the
address listed under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-13922 (70 FR
1172, January 6, 2005), and by adding a new airworthiness directive,
Amendment 39-15321, to read as follows:

2007-26-19 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Formerly Rolls-Royce
plc): Amendment 39-15321. Docket No. FAA-2007-27811; Directorate
Identifier 2004-NE-11-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February
11, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2004-26-10, Amendment 39-13922.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to:
    (1) Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Tay 611-8, Tay
620-15, Tay 650-15, and Tay 651-54 turbofan engines that have one or
more ice-impact panels installed in the low pressure (LP) compressor
case that conform to the (RRD) Service Bulletin (SB) No. TAY-72-1326
standard.
    (2) RRD Tay 611-8C turbofan engines with serial numbers (SN)
below SN 85078.
    (3) The turbofan engines listed in paragraph (c) of this AD are
installed on, but not limited to, Fokker F.28 Mk.0070 and Mk.0100
series airplanes, Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV and G-IV-X series
airplanes, and Boeing Company 727-100 series airplanes modified in
accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate SA8472SW (727-QF).

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from RRD introducing new LP compressor case
ice-impact panels with additional retention features, to these Tay
turbofan engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent release of ice-
impact panels due to improper bonding that can result in loss of
thrust in both engines.

Compliance

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

Inspecting Ice-Impact Panels in Tay 620-15, Tay 650-15, and Tay 651-54
Engines

    (f) For airplanes that have any Tay 620-15, Tay 650-15, or Tay
651-54 engines with ice-impact panels incorporated by the RR SB No.
TAY-72-1326 standard, and not all panels were repaired using
polysulfide bonding material by RR repair scheme TV5451R, HRS3491,
HRS3615, HRS3648, or HRS3649, do the following:
    (1) Before further flight, rework all six ice-impact panels
using repair scheme HRS3648 or HRS3649 on at least one of the
affected engines.
    (2) Before further flight, inspect the ice-impact panels and the
surrounding fillers on the engine not reworked. Use paragraphs 3.C.
through 3.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of RRD SB No. TAY-
72-1638, Revision 2, dated September 21, 2004, or SB No. TAY-72-
1638, Revision 3, dated February 25, 2005, and the inspection
disposition criteria in Table 1 of this AD.

                Table 1.--Inspection Disposition Criteria
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                  If:                                 Then:
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(i) Any movement or rocking motion of    Before further flight, replace
 LP compressor ice-impact panel, or any   all panels using repair scheme
 movement of the front edge of ice-       HRS3648 or HRS3649.
 impact panel.
(ii) Reappearing signs of moisture on    Before further flight, replace
 the ice-impact panel or the              all panels using repair scheme
 surrounding filler.                      HRS3648 or HRS3649.
(iii) Any dents or impact damage on the  Before further flight, replace
 ice-impact panel that is greater than    the damaged panel using repair
 3.1 square inch in total.                scheme HRS3648 or HRS3649.
(iv) Any dents or impact damage on the   Within 5 flight cycles or 5
 ice-impact panel that is between 1.55    flight hours, whichever occurs
 square inch and 3.1 square inch in       first, replace the damaged
 total.                                   panel using repair scheme
                                          HRS3648 or HRS3649.
(v) Any dents or impact damage on the    Within 50 flight cycles or 50
 ice-impact panel that is less than       flight hours, whichever occurs
 1.55 square inch in total.               first, replace the damaged
                                          panel using repair scheme
                                          HRS3648 or HRS3649.
(vi) Any crack appears on the ice-       Within 50 flight cycles or 50
 impact panel and there is visible        flight hours, whichever occurs
 distortion of the airwashed surface.     first, replace the damaged
                                          panel using repair scheme
                                          HRS3648 or HRS3649.
(vii) Any crack appears on the ice-      Within 150 flight cycles or 150
 impact panel and there is no visible     flight hours, whichever occurs
 distortion of the airwashed surface.     first, replace the damaged
                                          panel using repair scheme
                                          HRS3648 or HRS3649.
(viii) Delamination or peeling of the    Before further flight, replace
 compound layers of the airwashed         the damaged panel using repair
 surface and the penetrated area is       scheme HRS3648 or HRS3649.
 greater than 3.1 square inch in total.
(ix) Delamination or peeling of the      Within 5 flight cycles or 5
 compound layers of the airwashed         flight hours, whichever occurs
 surface and the penetrated area is       first, replace the damaged
 between 1.55 square inch and 3.1         panel using repair scheme
 square inch in total.                    HRS3648 or HRS3649.
(x) Delamination or peeling of the       Within 50 flight cycles or 50
 compound layers of the airwashed         flight hours, whichever occurs
 surface and the penetrated area is       first, replace the damaged
 less than 1.55 square inch in total.     panel using repair scheme
                                          HRS3648 or HRS3649.
(xi) Delamination or peeling of the      Within 150 flight cycles or 150
 compound layers but the airwashed        flight hours, whichever occurs
 surface is not penetrated.               first, repair the damaged
                                          panel using repair scheme
                                          HRS3630.
(xii) Missing filler surrounding the LP  Before further flight, repair
 compressor case.                         the damaged filler using
                                          repair scheme HRS3630.
(xiii) Damage to the filler surrounding  Within 25 flight cycles or 25
 the LP compressor case such as           flight hours, whichever occurs
 chipped, cracked, or missing material.   first, repair damaged filler
                                          using repair scheme HRS 3630.
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    (3) Re-inspect all ice-impact panels within every 500 cycles-
since-last-inspection (CSLI) or two months since-last-inspection,
whichever occurs first. Use paragraphs 3.C. through 3.E. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of RRD SB No. TAY-72-1638, Revision 2,
dated September 21, 2004, or SB No. TAY-72-1638, Revision 3, dated
February 25, 2005, and the inspection disposition criteria in Table
1 of this AD.

Repetitive Inspections for Tay 620-15, Tay 650-15, and Tay 651-54
Engines With All Ice-Impact Panels Repaired by Polysulfide Bonding
Material

    (g) For Tay 620-15, Tay 650-15, and Tay 651-54 engines with ice-
impact panels incorporated by the RRD SB No. TAY-72-1326 standard,
and all panels were repaired using polysulfide bonding material by
RR repair scheme TV5451R, HRS3491, HRS3615, HRS3648 or HRS3649, do
the following:
    (1) Re-inspect within every 1,500 CSLI, for the condition of the
ice-impact panels and the surrounding fillers.
    (2) Use paragraphs 3.C. through 3.E. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RRD SB No. TAY-72-1638, Revision 2, dated September
21, 2004 or SB No. TAY-72-1638, Revision 3, dated February 25, 2005,
and the inspection disposition criteria in Table 1 of this AD.

Inspecting Ice-Impact Panels in Tay 611-8 Engines

    (h) For airplanes that have any Tay 611-8 engines with ice-
impact panels incorporated by the RR SB No. TAY-72-1326 standard,
and RR repair scheme HRS3491 or HRS3615 was done with two pack epoxy
(Omat 8/52) on one or more of the six ice-impact panels, do the
following:
    (1) Before further flight, rework all six ice-impact panels
using repair scheme HRS3648 or HRS3649 on at least one of the
affected engines.
    (2) Before further flight, inspect the ice-impact panels and the
surrounding fillers on the engine not reworked. Use paragraphs 3.C.
through 3.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of RRD SB No. TAY-
72-1639, Revision 2, dated September 21, 2004 and the inspection
disposition criteria in Table 1 of this AD.
    (3) Re-inspect the ice-impact panels within every 1,000
operating hours or six months since-last-inspection, whichever
occurs first. Use paragraphs 3.C. through 3.E. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RRD SB No. TAY-72-1639, Revision 2, dated September
21, 2004, and the inspection disposition criteria in Table 1 of this
AD.

Repetitive Inspections for Tay 611-8 Engines With All Ice-Impact Panels
Repaired by Polysulfide Bonding Material or Introduced Since New
Production

    (i) For Tay 611-8 engines with ice-impact panels incorporated by
the RRD SB No. TAY-72-1326 standard and all panels were repaired
using polysulfide bonding material by RR repair scheme TV5451R,
HRS3491, HRS3615, HRS3648 or HRS3649, or panels were introduced
since new production, do the following:
    (1) Re-inspect within every 3,000 hours-since-last-inspection,
for the condition of the ice-impact panels and the surrounding
fillers.
    (2) Use paragraphs 3.C. through 3.E. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RRD SB No. TAY-72-1639, Revision 2, dated September
21, 2004, and the inspection disposition criteria in Table 1 of this
AD.

Installing Tay 620-15, Tay 650-15, or Tay 651-54 Engines That Are Not
Inspected

    (j) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any Tay
620-15, Tay 650-15, or Tay 651-54 engines with ice-impact panels if:
    (1) Those ice-impact panels incorporate the RR SB No. TAY-72-
1326 standard; and
    (2) Ice-impact panels were repaired using RR repair scheme
TV5451R, HRS3491, or HRS3615 and bonding material other than
polysulfide; unless
    (3) The panels and the surrounding fillers are inspected for
condition using 3.B. through 3.D.(3) (in-service) or 3.K.(1) through
3.(M)(3) (at overhaul or shop visit) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RRD SB No. TAY-72-1638, Revision 2, dated September
21, 2004, or SB No. TAY-72-1638, Revision 3, dated February 25,
2005.
    (k) Perform repetitive inspections as specified in paragraph (g)
of this AD.

Installing Tay 611-8 Engines That Are Not Inspected

    (l) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any Tay
611-8 engine with ice-impact panels if:
    (1) Those ice-impact panels incorporate the RR SB No. TAY-72-
1326 standard; and
    (2) Ice-impact panels were repaired using RR repair scheme
TV5451R, HRS3491, or HRS3615 and bonding material other than
polysulfide, unless
    (3) The panels and the surrounding fillers are inspected for
condition using 3.B. through 3.D.(2) (in-service) or 3.K.(1) through
3.M.(3) (at overhaul or shop visit) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RRD SB No. TAY-72-1639, Revision 2, dated September
21, 2004.
    (m) Perform repetitive inspections as specified in paragraph (i)
of this AD.

Mandatory Terminating Action

    (n) No later than December 31, 2011, as mandatory terminating
action to the repetitive visual inspections or rework required by
paragraphs (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l), and (m) of this AD, do
the following:
    (1) Rework the LP compressor case and install new LP compressor
case ice-impact panels with additional retention features, at the
next shop visit requiring the removal of any module, except when the
work scope requires only the removal of the high speed gearbox
module.
    (2) For Tay 620-15, Tay 650-15, and Tay 651-54 turbofan engines,
do the rework and installation using the Accomplishment Instructions
of RRD Alert SB No. TAY-72-A1643, Revision 1, dated November 2,
2005.
    (3) For Tay 611-8 turbofan engines, do the rework and
installation using the Accomplishment Instructions of RRD Alert SB
No. TAY-72-A1650, dated November 2, 2005.

Tay 611-8C Turbofan Engines

    (o) For Tay 611-8C turbofan engines, no later than December 31,
2011, do the following:
    (1) Rework the LP compressor case and install new LP compressor
case ice-impact panels with additional retention features, at the
next shop visit after the effective date of this AD, requiring the
removal of any module, except when the work scope requires only the
removal of the high speed gearbox module.
    (2) Do the rework and installation using the Accomplishment
Instructions of RRD Alert SB No. TAY-72-A1650, dated November 2,
2005.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (p) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, has the authority
to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD if
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.

Related Information

    (q) German AD D2004-313R5, dated November 15, 2005, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
    (r) Contact Jason Yang, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification
Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, for more information
about this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (s) You must use the service information specified in Table 2 of
this AD to perform the inspections and rework required by this AD.
Except for Service Bulletin No. TAY-72-1638, Revision 3, Alert
Service Bulletin No. TAY-72-A1643, Revision 1, and Alert Service
Bulletin No. TAY-72-A1650, the Director of the Federal Register
previously approved the incorporation by reference of the Rolls-
Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG service information listed in Table 2
of this AD as of January 21, 2005 (70 FR 1172, January 6, 2005). The
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of Service Bulletin No. TAY-72-1638, Revision 3, dated
February 25, 2005, Alert Service Bulletin No. TAY-72-A1643, Revision
1, dated November 2, 2005, and Alert Service Bulletin No. TAY-72-
A1650, dated November 2, 2005, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG,
Eschenweg 11, D-15827 Dahlewitz, Germany; telephone 49 (0) 33-7086-
1768; fax 49 (0) 33-7086-3356 for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the FAA, New England Region,
12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or 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.

                                      Table 2.--Incorporation by Reference
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      Service information No.                Page                Revision                      Date
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SB No. TAY-72-1638................  ALL..................  2...................  September 21, 2004.
  Total Pages: 35
SB No. TAY-72-1638................  ALL..................  3...................  February 25, 2005.
  Total Pages: 35
SB No. TAY-72-1639................  ALL..................  2...................  September 21, 2004.
  Total Pages: 28
Alert SB No. TAY-72-A1643.........  ALL..................  1...................  November 2, 2005.
  Total Pages: 13
Alert SB No. TAY-72-A1643 Appendix  ALL..................  1...................  November 2, 2005.
 1.
  Total Pages: 43
Alert SB No. TAY-72-A1650.........  ALL..................  Original............  November 2, 2005.
  Total Pages: 11
Alert SB No. TAY-72-A1650 Appendix  ALL..................  Original............  November 2, 2005.
 1.
  Total Pages: 45
Repair Scheme No. HRS3648 Front     ALL..................  2...................  January 28, 2004.
 Sheet.
  Total Pages: 1
Repair Scheme No. HRS3648 History   ALL..................  2...................  January 28, 2004.
 Sheet.
  Total Pages: 3
Repair Scheme No. HRS3648.........  ALL..................  2...................  January 27, 2004.
  Total Pages: 30
Repair Scheme No. HRS3649 Front     ALL..................  2...................  September 1, 2004.
 Sheet.
  Total Pages: 1
Repair Scheme No. HRS3649 History   ALL..................  2...................  September 7, 2004.
 Sheet.

  Total Pages: 3
Repair Scheme No. HRS3649.........  ALL..................  2...................  June 17, 2004.
  Total Pages: 24
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    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 21, 2007.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PF06-20-000]

TransColorado Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Intent to
Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Blanco to
Meeker Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues

April 3, 2006.
    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) that
discusses the environmental impacts of the proposed Blanco to Meeker
Project (the Project). This project involves the construction and
operation of facilities by TransColorado Gas Transmission Company
(TransColorado) in San Juan County, New Mexico and Zuma, Montrose,
Mesa, Garfield, and Rio Blanco Counties, Colorado. These facilities
would include two new compressor stations, modifications at four
existing compressor stations, and installation of approximately 1,000
feet of 24-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline.
    The Blanco to Meeker Project is a necessary and supporting
component of the overall Rockies Express Pipeline Project, Western
Phase, currently under review in the Commission's Pre-Filing Process in
Docket No. PF06-3-000. Therefore, the environmental analysis for the
Blanco to Meeker Project will be incorporated into the EIS being
prepared for the Rockies Express Pipeline Project. The EIS will be used
by the Commission in its decision-making process to determine whether
the proposed facilities are in the public convenience and necessity.
    This notice explains the scoping process that will be used to
gather input from the public and interested agencies on the Project.
Your input will help FERC staff determine which issues/impacts
associated with the Project need to be evaluated in the EIS. Please
note that the scoping period for the Project will close on May 5, 2006.
Instructions on how to submit written comments are provided in the
public participation section of this notice.
    The Blanco to Meeker Project is currently in the preliminary stages
of design, and at this time a formal application has not been filed
with the Commission. For this proposal, the Commission is initiating
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review prior to receiving
the application. This allows interested stakeholders to become involved
early in Project planning and to identify and resolve issues before an
application is filed with the FERC. A docket number (PF06-20-000) has
been established to place information filed by TransColorado and
related documents issued by the Commission into the public record \1\.
Once a formal application is filed with the FERC, a new docket number
will be established.
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (Forest
Service) are participating as cooperating agencies in the preparation
of the EIS because certain Project facilities would be located on
Forest Service and other Federal lands. The EIS will be used by the BLM
and the Forest Service to meet their NEPA responsibilities in

considering TransColorado's application.
    With this notice, we \2\ are asking other Federal, State, and local
agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to
environmental issues in the Project area to formally cooperate with us
in the preparation of the EIS. These agencies may choose to participate
once they have evaluated the proposal relative to their
responsibilities. Agencies that would like to request cooperating
status should follow the instructions for filing comments described
later in this notice. We encourage government representatives to notify
their constituents of this planned Project and encourage them to
comment on their areas of concern.
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    This notice is being sent to landowners within 0.5 mile of the
proposed compressor stations and compressor station upgrades; Federal,
State, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental
and public interest groups; Native American tribes; local libraries and
newspapers; and other interested parties.
    Some affected landowners may be contacted by a Project
representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct,
operate, and maintain the proposed facilities. If so, TransColorado and
the affected landowners should seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable
agreement. In the event that the Project is certificated by the
Commission, that approval conveys the right of eminent domain for
securing easements for the facilities. Therefore, if easement
negotiations fail to produce an agreement, TransColorado could initiate
condemnation proceedings in accordance with applicable state law.
    A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled ``An Interstate Natural
Gas Facility On My Land? What Do I Need To Know?'' addresses a number
of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and
how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is available for
viewing on the FERC Internet Web site (http://www.ferc.gov).

Summary of the Proposed Project

    TransColorado proposes to construct and operate the following
facilities as part of its proposed Blanco to Meeker Project:
     Construct a new compressor station at the Blanco Hub Area,
San Juan County, New Mexico, with a site-rated total of 4,200
horsepower (hp).
     Install two bi-directional meters at existing connections
to El Paso and Transwestern and approximately 1,000 feet of 24-inch
diameter pipe to tie into the existing Conoco Gas Plant at the Blanco
Hub Area.
     Construct a new compressor station at Conn Creek, Garfield
County, Colorado, with a site-rated total of 5,900 hp. This compressor
station will also require two electric generator sets of approximately
500 hp each.
     Install one new compressor unit at the existing Greasewood
Compressor Station in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The new compressor
unit will have a site-rated total of 2,805 hp.
     Reconfigure the existing Mancos, Redvale, and Whitewater
Compressor Stations (all in Colorado) by modifying header and piping
facilities within the existing stations' fencelines.
    A map depicting the general location of the Project facilities is
shown in Appendix 1.\3\
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502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the
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    TransColorado is requesting approval such that the facilities are
completed and placed into service by January, 2008. Construction of the
facilities would take about 10 months.

The EIS Process

    NEPA requires the Commission to take into account the environmental
impacts that could result from an action whenever it considers the
issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity under
section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. NEPA also requires us to identify and
address concerns the public would have about proposals. This process is
referred to as ``scoping.'' The main goal of the scoping process is to
focus the analysis in the EIS on important environmental issues and
reasonable alternatives. By this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff
requests agency and public comments on the scope of the issues to be
addressed in the EIS. All comments received are considered during the
preparation of the EIS.
    Our independent analysis of the issues will be included in the
draft EIS. The draft EIS will be published and mailed to Federal,
State, and local agencies, Native American tribes, public interest
groups, interested individuals, affected landowners, newspapers,
libraries, and the Commission's official service list for this
proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review of the draft
EIS. We will consider all timely comments on the draft EIS and revise
the document, as necessary, before issuing a final EIS.
    To ensure your comments are considered, please carefully follow the
instructions in the public participation section below.

Currently Identified Environmental Issues

    We have identified the following issues that we think deserve
attention based on a preliminary review of the proposed facilities and
the information provided by TransColorado. This preliminary list of
issues may be changed based on your comments and our analysis.
     Land Use, Recreation and Special Interest Areas, and
Visual Resources:

--Impact on public lands.

     Air Quality and Noise:

--Effects on local air quality and ambient noise from construction and
operation of the proposed facilities.

    We will make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on
these and other resource areas and evaluate possible alternatives to
the proposed Project or portions of the Project.

Public Participation

    You are encouraged to become involved in this process and provide
your specific comments or concerns about TransColorado's proposal. Your
comments should focus on the potential environmental effects,
reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental
impacts. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be.
To expedite the receipt and consideration of your comments, electronic
submission of comments is strongly encouraged. See Title 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the FERC Internet Web site
(http://www.ferc.gov) under the eFiling link and the link to the User's

Guide. Before you can submit comments you will need to create a free
account by clicking on ``Sign-up'' under ``New User.'' You will be
asked to select the type of submission you are making. This type of
submission is considered a ``Comment on Filing.'' Comments submitted
electronically must be submitted by May 5, 2006.
    If you wish to mail comments, please carefully follow these
instructions:
     Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Magalie
R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
St. NE.; Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426.
     Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas
Branch 1.
     Reference Docket No. PF06-20-000 on the original and both
copies.

     Mail your comments so that they will be received in
Washington, DC on or before May 5, 2006.

Environmental Mailing List

    If you received this notice, you are on the environmental mailing
list for this Project and will continue to receive Project updates
including the draft and final EISs. If you want your contact
information corrected or you do not want to remain on our mailing list,
please return the Correct or Remove From Mailing List Form included as
Appendix 2.
    To reduce printing and mailing costs the draft and final EISs will
be issued in both CD-ROM and hard copy formats. The FERC strongly
encourages the use of the CD-ROM format in its publication of large
documents. If you wish to receive a paper copy of the draft EIS instead
of a CD-ROM, you must indicate that choice on the return postcard
(Appendix 2).

Additional Information

    Additional information about the Project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the
FERC Internet Web site (http://www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link.

Click on the eLibrary link, click on ``General Search'' and enter the
docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number
field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

contact<PHONE_NUMBER>. The eLibrary link also provides access to the
texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders,
notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances
and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time
you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to
the documents. Go to http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RM93-11-000]

Revisions to Oil Pipeline Regulations Pursuant to the Energy
Policy Act of 1992; Notice of Annual Change in the Producer Price Index
for Finished Goods

May 16, 2007.
    The Commission's regulations include a methodology for oil
pipelines to change their rates through use of an index system that
establishes ceiling levels for such rates. The Commission bases the
index system, found at 18 CFR 342.3, on the annual change in the
Producer Price Index for Finished Goods (PPI-FG), plus one point three
percent (PPI+1.3). The Commission determined in an ``Order Establishing
Index For Oil Price Change Ceiling Levels'' issued March 21, 2006, that
PPI+1.3 is the appropriate oil pricing index factor for pipelines to
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    The regulations provide that the Commission will publish annually,
an index figure reflecting the final change in the PPI-FG, after the
Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the final PPI-FG in May of each
calendar year. The annual average PPI-FG index figures were 155.7 for
2005 and 160.4 for 2006.\2\

Thus, the percent change (expressed as a decimal) in the annual average
PPI-FG from 2006 to 2007, plus 1.3 percent, is positive .043186.\3\ Oil
pipelines must multiply their July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007,
index ceiling levels by positive 1.043186 \4\ to compute their index
ceiling levels for July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, in accordance
with 18 CFR 342.3(d). For guidance in calculating the ceiling levels
for each 12 month period beginning January 1, l995,\5\ see Explorer
Pipeline Company, 71 FERC 61,416 at n.6 (1995).
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    \2\ Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes the final figure
in mid-May of each year. This figure is publicly available from the
Division of Industrial Prices and Price Indexes of the BLS, at (202)
691-7705, and in print in August in Table 1 of the annual data
supplement to the BLS publication Producer Price Indexes via the
Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ppi]. To obtain the BLS data, click

on ``Get Detailed PPI Statistics,'' and then under the heading
``Most Requested Statistics'' click on ``Commodity Data.'' At the
next screen, under the heading ``Producer Price Index--Commodity,''
select the first box, ``Finished goods--WPUSOP3000'', then scroll
all the way to the bottom of this screen and click on Retrieve data.
    \3\ [160.4-155.7] / 155.7 = 0.030186 + .013 = 0.043186.
    \4\ 1 + 0.043186 = 1.043186.
    \5\ For a listing of all prior multipliers issued by the
Commission, see the Commission's website, http://www.ferc.gov. The

table of multipliers can be found under the headings ``Oil'' and
``Index''.
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contact the Commission's Online Support at 1-866-208-3676 (toll free)
or<PHONE_NUMBER> (e-mail at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov), or the Public
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Reference Room at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-12192 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am]

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